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sinfvls:

         while he certainly didn’t make drinking before dusk a regular habit ( much like he used to do ), damon also wasn’t the type to cast away an offer. more specifically, an offer from his mate, and she was right, of course. it’d be a bland world if everyone was to consistently resist temptation. so with a calloused hand raised to gently press against the small of her back, fingers gingerly tracing across her spine over top of the fabric barrier, the werewolf turned on the stool to face cleo a little more.  “ guess it’d be pretty impossible not to, huh ?  and good to know you’re not sick of this old mug yet, babe. ”  his jest was amplified with a quick wink directed at her, before blue hues averted to the bartender approaching.  “ i’ll have what she’s having … maybe bring over a couple extra, too. ”  tongue poked out to slowly drag across his bottom lip, free hand sneaking into his own pocket to fish out a money clip. without a word, he pulled a few bills from the fold and pushed them across the bar’s counter, toward the bartender, a sly smirk tugging up the corners of his mouth.  “ if your plan’s to get me drunk, you’re goin’ down with me. ”

his gentle touch against her back sent an agreeable chill up her spine, and cleo found her knee nudged against his in search of more contact. it was nearly intolerable to be so close in proximity to her mate without pressing her body right upon his, but she practiced some self-restraint and counted her lucky stars for the current physical exposure the two were allowed to exhibit whilst in public. “i can guarantee that i will never tire of seeing your handsome face.” she assured him, the corners of her mouth upturning in response to his wink. his hand sneaking downward caught cleo’s attention and she attempted to halt his actions, but his own movements outpaced hers. despite her disappointment at being outsmarted, cleo offered her appreciation of his actions. leaning her body toward him, she placed a soft kiss against his conversely gruff cheek before returning to her previous position. “i will gladly follow you down anywhere. if we put our full effort into it, maybe we can get drunk before the sun comes up.” cleo got a head start on the task at hand, pushing her beer to her lips and devoting the next five seconds to chugging a considerable percentage of it down.

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[ — — * c l e o  a n d  d a m o n  m o o d b o a r d. ]

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[izkim]

[onlinecounsellingcollege]

Loyalty isn’t grey. It’s black and white. You’re either loyal completely, or not loyal at all. And people have to understand this. You can’t be loyal only when it serves you.

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[wznderers]

fcrgiive:

befriending humans at this point in celeste’s life was merely entertainment. she just found how clueless they were so funny. sure, she would ultimately grow to care for them to an extent, but it was still mostly superficial. she and aleks had some good times at the bar, but they didn’t know much about each other. celeste actually preferred friendships that never really went past a surface level. she sat next to her on the bench and shrugged her shoulders at what she said, “i don’t know. there are some crazy people in this world,” she sighed. “who knows if it was really stolen, though? could be a cover up to get people’s attention off the fact that the case was so bizarre in the first place.”

recognizing her acquaintance from their hazy, drunken evenings, a friendly smile graced aleks’ features. the two had shared some foggy, yet pleasant, memories in their time. truthfully, any company was easing in her current state. any jolting news put aleks at risk to experience instability, so distractions were much appreciated. briefly reflecting on her observations of her fellow humans, aleks agreed, “i’d say that’s true for around seventy-five percent of the population.” aleks subconsciously kneaded her thigh. “you may be right about that. honestly, this whole thing could be an elaborately planned hoax aimed at riling up the public.”

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crueltiesfm:

fauna had just recently gotten to town and she had heard about the news when she first turned on the tv. deciding she needed to take a stroll, she exited her house and headed to the nearest bench after she had gotten tired of walking although she didn’t notice anyone beside her until they began to speak. “yeah, it’s kind of insane. i mean, what the hell are they gonna do with a body anyway?”

aleks, though not highly sociable, appreciated the company of another individual after the unsettling news. the presence of a stranger oddly thrilled her, and she found herself longing for a new perspective. rotating her head to view her new company, aleks chided in, “i’ve curated a few theories, but i’m eager to find out the truth about it. things like this excite my curiosity.” providing an idle shrug, the woman smirked. “could always try to track down the body ourselves.” she joked.

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svngre:

estrella took a seat on the empty spot on a bench located just a few steps from the coffee shop she’d come from. the lace of her boots had come off loose, dragging across the concrete that she needed to take a seat and properly tie it up before going about her way. after placing the still-hot coffee cup safely on the concrete so she could tie the lace, the lady occupying the other half of the bench spoke up; her words causing for a small, quite unsure smile on her face. “ weird stuff going on, huh ? ” she noted, looking up towards the other’s direction as she leaned a little over to tie her loose boot lace. “ makes you wonder what the body had that motivated the…thief to do what they did. ” words feign innocence, yet as a vampire herself, she may have a few inklings as to what the motivation was — especially if the ‘emerald witch’ certainly was a body of what people named it as —a witch. but estrella would rather keep such thoughts to herself, assuming that the lady next to her was unaware.

leaning into the relief of company, aleks released a sigh of contentment. the news had set her mental state off-kilter, and she joyfully greeted the diversion from her unbalanced inner thoughts. aleks reflected on how the existence of the tiniest, unrelated difference in her life could throw her for a loop, but quickly banished those disheartening thoughts. inhaling a great breath, aleks forced a smile upon her face in an attempt to mask her fleeting distress. “you could say that,” she agreed. “i guess, maybe... there was more to the story than the news told us. i’m excited to find out what exactly the motive behind this robbery was, assuming we ever do find out.” aleks was mandated to exercise her patience in this proceeding, a task she was all-too-familiar with. reaching into the depths of her jacket pocket, aleks snagged a newport menthol from her cigarette box, pinching out a lighter with her pinkie and ring finger. presenting the cigarette to estrella, aleks inquired, “mind if i smoke?”

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crueltiesfm:

henry had just finished his shift at work and he could really use a drink especially after what he had heard on the news and all the questions everyone in town had been tormenting him and his crew with. he stopped by the nearby bar as he set down his things beside him when someone had spoken to him as he ordered his drink. “one bourbon please.” he told the bartender as he then handed them some cash before then looking over at the other and nodding his head. “yeah, you could say that.”

shifting her form toward the man, cleo sensed his distress. presenting a nod of approval, she offered solace, “bourbon is always a solid choice after a hard day.” contemplating the news that the television had provided her earlier in the day, cleo had come to the conclusion that the entire town was experiencing some degree of anguish and perplexity. she could feel it in the air. her personal view in regards to the matter was entirely indifferent, as cleo had observed some truly absurd things in her travels. “guessing you heard about the body? takes the phrase ‘grave robbing’ to a whole new level.”

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sinfvls:

         basketball had always been an essential means of relieving stress for nick, whether it be via an actual game or just hanging out, shooting some hoops. in this case, it was the latter of the two. dribbling the ball against the pavement, he’d just been heading back home when he stumbled across a familiar face. unless part of his close circle, nick would generally give a wave if spotted and keep on going. however, aleks was one of the few who’d been around during his lowest, and while it hadn’t been the most productive point of his life, he still appreciated some semblance of friendship they’d developed.  “ some fucked up crypt keeper’s my guess. ”  giving a shrug of his broad shoulders, the brunet lowered himself down beside her, balancing the basketball between his wrist and knee.  “ or maybe a methhead trying to get out of debt. ”

the image of nick sent a surge of memories through aleks’ brain, a mix of both amusing and unpleasant images. despite their spotted past, nick was one of the limited number of individuals aleks enjoyed spending time with. baffled by the zaniness of his theories, aleks couldn’t help but cackle. “i hadn’t put a whole lot of thought into their intentions, but i must say that your hypotheses top mine.” adjusting her figure to face the man, aleks positioned her elbow atop the bench. catching his gaze, aleks provided her own guesses, “i figured it was a scientist gone rogue, seeking answers on the mystery of her preservation. morbidly, i considered a necrophiliac; it’s disgusting, but a corpse untainted by decay sounds like a necrophiliac’s dream.”

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sinfvls:

         “ always does. ”  after settling himself in the stool beside cleo, damon offered a defeated shrug, as if caught in some heinous act without explanation. truth be told, it was her scent that lured him inside the bar. of course, he’d been passing by with the intent of visiting a little after dusk settled over the city, but he was content with bending the rules of his own indulgences if it meant spending a some time with cleo outside of the pack.  “ it’s just the giving in part’s what i’m usually good at holdin’ strong against, but … ”  giving a click of his tongue to emphasize his evident failure in resisting bad habits, blue hues finally lock gaze with the brunette and his lips stretch slightly to display a lopsided smile.  “ here i am. “

catching damon’s eyes, a rush of relief flooded cleo’s body and her heart thumped a beat faster in her chest. the presence of her mate was always soothing, offering a degree of tranquility to cleo’s typically distressed demeanor. cleo chuckled, “well, i will never object to your company. besides, i think we’re allowed to give into temptation... every once in a while.” resting a hand on his inner thigh, cleo offered a gentle squeeze with the hint of a smile playing at her lips. grabbing at her beer with her other hand, cleo got a speedy chug in. the rush of alcohol brought a warmth to her chest and widened her grin. “what are you drinking today, love? my treat.” she offered, signaling the bartender to approach.

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wznderers‌:

   “ it’s … sad , ” she said with a gentle sigh , staring down at the mark of lipstick she’d left on the rim of her cup. gabriela couldn’t help but feel bad for the woman, or … body, she wasn’t quite sure what to address her as. couldn’t she have just been left in peace ?allowed to be laid to rest without having all of this happen . “ imagine having your body just … taken over and over again . ”

noticing gabriela’s woe, aleks cocked her head slightly and gave a crooked grin. her own thoughts on the stolen body were scrambled. the idea of an individual thieving a corpse was both bewildering and repulsive. aleks had been made aware of the immaculate condition the body was found in, but the idea of a lifeless body being toted around was concerning, to say the least. “when my day comes, i hope that i’m not made aware of the condition that my body is in, especially if it ends up migrating.” in an attempt to offer some comfort, aleks reassured the girl, “i’m sure, wherever she is, she’s relaxing without concern of the movement of her body.”