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Veronica Vance Aguirre Twenty Five Pureblood Gryffindor Alumni Auror ❝ There is no shame in beginning again, for you get a chance to be bigger & better than b e f o r e. ❞

[shadowhuntersdaily]

[franklcngbcttcmii]

"I promise I meant you no offense, Ronnie. However I definitely think myself an old man on the inside these days," Frank chuckled lightly. There was once a time that growing old might've horrified him but these days it felt easier to accept. "Yeah... neither of us has really recovered since the incident and each of us copes differently I suppose," he spoke softly, referring to the tragic death that loomed over their family. "Me? Well you know how I am– always more worried about those closest to me. I just want what's best for Alice but I need to constantly remind myself that she's an adult. I can't insist or push too much or I'll end up pushing her away."

[vcronicavance]

"You shouldn't. You are also perfectly youthful," Ronnie replied and nodded, "You're right, she is an adult. But she is an adult who is not handling things well. She definitely needs all the help she can get, especially after everything," she paused, "But please make sure you're looking after yourself as well."

[fredsweasleyii]

Fred shrugged lightly. "I'm sorry," he apologized again. "I've been worrying about Alice. It made me kind of think about you. How you're handling still about what happened at the hospital a while back. How you would handle someone if you caught someone who was involved in that attack."

[vcronicavance]

"I would handle it like I'm supposed to. I follow the mission objective. If I'm meant to attack, I attack using my training. What Alice did, unforgivable curse or not, was against the objective. It was a scouting mission," she paused, "I think it was an oversight. The higher-ups should have checked up on people who were impacted by the hospital attack more and I say this knowing that the man in charge is your uncle," she reached across the table, "Alice has been through a lot, even before she was an auror. She's getting the help she needs now. As for me, I'm handling it fine," she spoke plainly, even though it was a lie. She had doubled her dose in potions since the attack to cope emotionally and physically and she still couldn't tell Fred.

[franklcngbcttcmii]

"Old age has made me boring I suppose," he shrugged, although the comment did strike a chord within him. Frank had never quite been the same since Alice's accident. He tended to be more careful and paranoid these days. "Last one is on me as promised," Frank added with a smile as they ordered another set of drinks.

[vcronicavance]

"Gross, I am a year older than you. Please do not refer to yourself as in your old age," Ronnie made a face, "We are perfectly youthful, thank you very much," she added and smile gratefully as he ordered their drinks. Her tone and expression softened, "I heard about Alice. Well, I heard rumours and saw that she was on sabbatical which never means anything good. How is she holding up? How are you holding up?"

[fredsweasleyii]

closed starter - fred & ronnie ( @vcronicavance )

"Sorry, can you repeat that?" Fred said, as he hung out with Ronnie, putting away some stock in the shop. He sighed, his head was all over the place lately. "I'm sorry, I'm being a shit friend today."

[vcronicavance]

"Well, what I said was, did you hear what I said? but I think you just answered that for me," Ronnie replied with a sign and then a laugh, "It's okay but now I think I need to give you the floor. Something on your mind?"

[corporaloretsev]

Let me tell you something. One of my Delta COs talked about having a moral anchor for me. It's my little sister. When I start playing this game, I think about her, you know? What would she say about what I did? Would she agree I tried to do the right thing? And if she would, I'm not saying I sleep easy at night, but it helps. Maybe you should think about who this person is for you.

[vcronicavance]

@fredsweasleyii

[masonjones]

"I mean, I think I'd notice if someone was flirting with me." Mason said, given it was something he was looking for and yet Ronnie was essentially telling him maybe he didn't see that. "When have I been oblivious?"

[vcronicavance]

"You do have your moments," Ronnie replied, smirking and then letting out a laugh, "I meant more like, maybe they were being subtle and you missed it. Sometimes the more subtle approach is more attractive."

[samanthacreilly]

"I am having a great time, thanks," she greeted the woman warmly. "How about you? You look absolutely stunning but you don't need me to be telling you that."

[vcronicavance]

"No, I don't need that but I do like hearing it anyway," Ronnie said with a smirk, "I am enjoying the party though. The owner of this place knows how to put it together."

[stellamacmillanbcnes]

"You're so real for that," Stella laughed when she'd said that the mysterious stranger would have to be the one to come to her if he wanted anything. "In the meantime let's give him something to be jealous over, hmm? Shall we get a round of drinks together?"

[vcronicavance]

"It's one of the many things I do best, keep it real," Ronnie replied with a smirk, "Oh absolutely, my favourite pastimes combined. Drinks and winding people up," she joked, "What's your poison?"

[alessandramacnair]

"Don't sound so surprised," she smirked back lightly. "This is true. I am one of those weird ones who prefers to be stupidly early to things," Alessandra considered with a laugh. "You can certainly say that again."

[vcronicavance]

"To parties, it's always better to be late," Ronnie explained, "Everything else, early is better," she added, shrugging. It was her philosophy on the matter, "I could but I won't. It doesn't even really need saying, does it. Now, let's get this party started. It can finally get going now that I'm here."

[masonjones]

"Given I am still painfully single and you just pointed that out very plainly to make sure I don't get the wrong idea, you can't really state that as a reason though I appreciate your attempt to make me feel better about it." Mason called the woman out on her words with a soft laugh.

[vcronicavance]

"Have you ever thought that maybe you just don't notice when people are flirting?" Ronnie asked, raising an eyebrow, "I love you, dude, but sometimes you can be a little oblivious."

[matecriveracgden]

"For whatever I wanted? Interesting," he considered with a smirk. "Well what about what you want? Is there anything you'd ask for?"

[vcronicavance]

"Within reason but I am an adventurous gal so there are options," Ronnie continued, "Me? I'm looking for a handsome face who is good company and enjoys a drink," she replied with a simple shrug and pretended to look around for one. After a few seconds, she met Mateo's gaze again, "Oh, would you look at that, found one," she gasped, smirking.

[vcronicavance]

🎉 - our muses run into each other at an nye party ( @samanthacreilly )

"Sam, hey," Veronica said with a smile, "It's great to see you. Are you having a nice time at the party? I think we picked the right place to celebrate. Don't you?"

[veramckinncn]

🍾 - our muses share a glass/bottle of champagne

"Sláinte, darling," Vera beamed, clinking her glass with Ronnie's. "Any hopes or wishing for the New Year? Or something you wanted to cheers to from this year we're saying farewell to? I love any excuse to celebrate."

@vcronicavance

[vcronicavance]

"Salud," Ronnie replied, reaching her glass up to meet hers, "Oh, you know me, just being my usual badass self. Continue kicking ass and taking names," she paused, "And hoping my mom will wake up too I guess but I don't want to dampen the mood too much."

[alessandramacnair]

🕛 - our muses run into each other after midnight

"Ronnie! I was beginning to worry I wouldn't see you at all tonight," she gasped enthusiastically, delighted to see the other. "Come and join me out on the dance floor while the music's still playing, won't you? Then we can grab some drinks."

@vcronicavance

[vcronicavance]

"Oh, you missed lil old me?" Ronnie asked, hand on heart as if touched, "Please, you know me, I like to be fashionably late," she continued, grinning, "Count me in, that sounds great. A couple of hotties on the dance floor, no one will be able to resist," she continued slyly.

[stellamacmillanbcnes]

🎉 - our muses run into each other at an nye party

"Hey girl! It's good to see you," Stella greeted the other when she'd spotted her amongst the sea of partygoers. "Not sure what plans you had for your evening but that guy over there has had his eyes superglued to you."

@vcronicavance

[vcronicavance]

"It's good to see you too, babes," Ronnie beamed then looked over to where she was pointing, "As he should," she replied, turning back to her, "Let him look, I'm here to drink and have fun. If he wants to join in on that, he needs to come here."

[matecriveracgden]

🍾 - our muses share a glass/bottle of champagne

A soft smirk reached his lips when he made eye contact with a pair of eyes he recognized. "Could I get you a drink?" Mateo asked once they were close enough to hear each other. "Or are you meeting someone this evening?"

@vcronicavance

[vcronicavance]

Ronnie smirked, letting her chin rest on her hand as she leaned on the bar, "I do have plans at midnight, it's my best friend's birthday," she explained, "But before then I could certainly use the company and a drink, especially if it comes from a face as handsome as yours."