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crimsxnbeau​:

Chuckling, he threw an arm over her shoulder. Giving a tight side hug, “ You know how needy I am. I hate being alone for five minutes let alone ten. That’s and eternity.” he teased. In truth, Lucian didn’t like sitting around stewing. That’s what if felt like they were doing, after shit went left on the boat. Effie being so out of it. The whole dynamic felt off in the manor, he didn’t like it. Lucian wanted to be out, trying to find the people who did this to Effie. Trying to figure out who the hell set them all up? The longer he  thought about it the more agitated he became… so he deiced  going out for drinks With Gem was the better option.

“ Me, trick you into buying the first round,” a look of faux shock on his face before he let out a laugh. “ You know me to well, don’t tell anyone else . This is how I get free drinks. I’ll make it up to you next round.” Lucian eyed his sister for a minute longer. “ How have you been? I mean all things considered?”

Gemma leaned into his side as he threw an arm around her shoulders, laughing lightly at his inability to be alone for more than two seconds. Although, she somewhat understood. It was hard to be alone with your thoughts when they revolved around such dark things. Gemma couldn’t blame him. Not that this was a time to bring that up. 

Scoffing at his faux shock, Gemma lightly bumped her shoulder against his side, “I’d never tell and I’m absolutely holding you to that.” They continued walking and he asked the question she was dreading. “I’ve been... alright.” She admitted, sighing softly. “Trying to get all the shit back together at the docks, ramping up shipments. Just trying to get back to normal.” She finished, looking up at him. “You?” 

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sinfxl​:

“ brownies are always good. ’ blair offered eva a smile. “ and bourbon for that matter. ’ she laughed lightly. “ care to join? ’

Eva returned the younger girl’s laugh before nodding her head. “Yeah, I’d love to join.” Sitting down next to Blair, Eva looked over once more. “How have you been? I feel like it’s been ages since I actually talked to you.”

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crimsxnbeau​:

With a shrug, Sloan added a bag of fresh cherries to her crate. “The boat was the trigger. I’m supposed to be relaxing and instead I’m having a what? Philosophical-whimsical moment.”  Leave it to Sloan to never just be; there was always something weighing on her mind. Why was it mortality– so far removed from the events on the Lake.  Maybe she just like to torture herself.  “Ignore my ramblings.” waving it off, “ Do you think it’s too early to shop birthday present for Ronan? Just in case we get stuck on a train next.”

Brooks listened to the slight ramblings without a problem. She wasn’t bothered by it in the slightest, sometimes people just needed to think out loud. Before she could offer any more advice or assistance, Sloan waved it off. Moving to the topic of her dad’s birthday, Brooks sighed softly. “I don’t think so, no. Honestly, I’ve been trying to decide what to get for him and what to do for his birthday. He’s probably not going to want anything, but it’s a milestone birthday and he deserves it.” Looking over at Sloan, she tilted her head slightly. “Do you have any ideas?” 

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Gio ✉️ Jace

Gio: thank fuck

Gio: you weren't answering

Gio: you scared the shit out of me. don't do that.

Jace: i was asleep

Jace: sorry, i'll turn my phone volume up next time.

Jace: did you need to ask me anything?

Jace: or were you just making sure i didn't almost die again

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rahikumar​:

Maybe it’s tiredness alone, or Rahi’s own spirits off of the long night — but a fresh new face for a bartender hardly hits him as hindrance, but something to look forward to. Although Chicago is rarely ever boring, familiarity has a tendency to take hold. Off the introduction, Rahi leans over the counter just so, chin prompted up on his palm. 

“That sounded so natural,” he says, “I couldn’t even tell.” It’s a joke, mostly — but not too far from the truth. “Mmm,” he ponders on the drink order. The usual is ready on his tongue, and yet, “At some point, someone guy’s gonna ask you to choose for them. ‘What does the bartender recommend’ and all. So I might as well be the first.” Rahi smiles. “Go on, practice on me. What do you recommend?” 

Jace is still smiling when the man leans forward, head resting in his chin and he’s half tempted to do the same. Instead, he just leans forward the slightest bit, shifting his weight to a more comfortable and relaxed position. Offering a somewhat defeated laugh, Jace looked to the ground before meeting the other’s eyes again. “Really putting me on the spot already, huh?” He teased lightly before leaning back, eyes skimming over the variety of alcohol on his side of the bar. Humming softly, his eyes flicker back up to the other as if he’s trying to gauge what kind of drink the man likes. In reality, he has no fucking clue. Deciding on one of the only drinks he knows he won’t fuck up, he quickly pours and shakes the components of a whiskey sour before pouring it into a new glass over fresh ice. Hell, he even threw in a garnish to really sell that he knows what he’s doing. Setting it on the bartop in front of the man, Jace smiles again. “Hope you’re a whiskey fan.” He says lightly, hiding the fact that he’s nervous about the others reaction. 

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lucian ⇰ brooks

Lucian: i guess i'll take your word for it lol

Lucian: but seriously it was good time

Lucian: i wouldn't be opposed to doing it again. if you want.

Brooks: as you should, i'm a v reliable person

Brooks: of course i want to do it again, don't be ridiculous

Brooks: we can even play that fun game

Brooks: 'guess what they're saying'

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Gio ✉️ Jace

Gio: wake up

Gio: i will bust your door down kid don't fucking make me

Gio: jace....you have until the count of three

Jace: jesus christ

Jace: what? i'm awake

Jace: I'm alive if that's what you're asking

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lucian ⇰ brooks

Lucian: be honest you put something in my drink


Lucian: i had way too much fun at the bar the other night

brooks: hey! i would never do such a thing

brooks: you are just going to have to admit that i'm a fun person

brooks: but, i had a great time too :)

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crimsxns​:

“That’s really good! I’m happy they got out. Why aren’t you with them now?” While she did appreciate Eva being there, she did wonder why she wasn’t with her family after all of this. Summer smiled. The thought of getting out made her feel better than anything. “Monday! So soon, it will be nice to get out and about again.”

Eva laughed softly at her question. “I spend plenty of time with them every time I go home, they get tired of me hovering and making sure they’re all right. So, it’s for the best I’m not there 24/7.” Continuing to smile as Summer revealed her release date, she couldn’t help but be excited for the other woman. “That’s great! I bet, I know how stuffy hospitals can get.” She returned with a scrunched nose. “What’s the first thing you want to do when you get out?” 

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open thread | jace x anyone location: skyfall bar @crimsonstarters​

“I’m just going to ask you right now, please be a little lenient with me, it’s my first shift off training and it’s been a busy ass night.” Jace answered with an exasperated sigh. “Regardless, what can I get you?” He finished with a smile.

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sinfxl​:

“ brownies and bourbon? ’ her eyes narrowing. “ edibles? or… ’

                 @crimsonstarters

“If you’re asking for opinions, my vote is going to be for brownies and bourbon. I can’t remember the last time I ate an edible.” Eva answered with a laugh. 

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crimsxnbeau​:

Open: @crimsonstarters​ Where: Farmers market (neutral) Sloan was quiet as she walked along the crowded street. Eyeing the different stalls of fresh foods and home made goods. Enjoying a moment of normalcy. A random thought coming to mind as she turned towards her companion,

“People fall out of the world sometimes, but they always leave traces. You ever hear that saying before?”

Brooks was quick to accompany Sloan to the Farmer’s Market. It would be so nice to do something normal for a change. She was focused on her bag of produce, but looked back up at Sloan’s question. Pulling her brows together, she shook her head. “I haven’t. What made you think of that?” 

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crimscnheart​:

tia turned back slightly to look at the woman as she lowered her weapon. “no fucking clue, but if this night goes the way that i think it will, this boat is gonna be at the bottom of this lake by the end of the night.” she said grimly. “but i’m assuming the people we saw suspended by ropes were the people missing and those people up there.” tia motioned towards the three bodies dangling from the ceiling. “that’s a long story.” she sighed.

Brooks had to refrain from audibly groaning at the fact that not only did Tia not know what was going on, but she had the same suspicion that shit was going to get a lot worse before it got better. Following the other’s direction, Brooks looked up to see the horrifically mangled bodies suspended from the ceiling. “Jesus fucking christ.” She said aloud, her stomach churning at the sight. Everything was finally sinking in and Brooks had a realization. “We’re going to have to swim back to the fucking shore, aren’t we?”

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crimsxndesire​:

“Yes, Genevieve. Sometimes it’s too much for people.” Gen gave her a smile, “It’s good to meet you too. I feel like I can’t keep up with everyone in the family.” She laughed, knowing that Gen was the outsider here and she needed to give more of an effort to know everyone. Smiling, “Well, I’m looking for a,” Gen lowered her voice, “gun.” She didn’t know who was around, and she needed to be as clandestine as possible, “I heard you were the one to ask.” Gen had heard the woman standing in front of her knew all about weapons. “I know I’m just the accountant, but I feel like I should be more well-rounded.” Gen was weak, she knew that. She grew up as a pampered princess, as she joked around. And the gala really changed everything for her. She should have been better equipped to deal with it. Sure training had helped, but she needed to know how to shoot someone, for real.

Quirking a brow at Gen’s request, Gemma nodded slowly. “Right.” So, she wouldn’t be giving her a weapon immediately judging by how cautious she was to even mention it. “Well, you came to the right place. Typically, it’s either me or Lucian when it comes to weapons and dealing them out.” She respected that even though she was merely an accountant she wanted to be well-rounded. It meant that she was serious about her position in the family. “Unfortunately, I can’t just hand you a gun and you’ll be on your way, but I can definitely start to help you and point you in the right directions to others in the family in regards to training and fully honing your skills.” 

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emelkaya​:

this was unlike anything emel had ever dealt with before, and for as insane as eva said it was, it was probably at least triple that. she had no idea how people did this so often. then again she had managed to do an entire surgery on one leg after her lovely swim because she had needed too and that had been pure adrenaline. 

she was checking through a few files to make sure there was no one that needed to be chased for followed up when the foot steps caught her attention and she smiled gently at eva. “it’s something.” she mused with a hum, but push come to shove she’d realized she could cope when things went bad. “after my last, jump in to the water, i think i’ll take a gentle slid next time.” 

"Makes sense.” Eva responded with a small laugh, even though this was nothing to joke about. “I got lucky with no injuries this time.” Thinking back to the other disasters, this was one of the first. “So don’t feel bad about yours.” She gestured to the woman’s still healing leg. “Also, that was badass doing an entire surgery before getting it seen, I would have done the same thing. Which means I have no room to scold you for not taking care of yourself first.” Eva understood, she knew what it was like to make sure your patients were taken care of first. “How’s the leg healing?” 

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crimsxns​:

“she’s a lot of fun. sometimes it feels like we’re sisters instead of cousins. i prefer her to my other cousin. let me not say that again just in case he pops up and drags me for it.” as far as summer knew, autumn had always been in chicago. “yes she is! she was there the other night. luckily her and her boyfriend got out okay. i was worried about her.”

Eva laughed in response, “Cross my heart.” She promised, doing the motion over her chest. Nodding, Eva was glad Summer didn’t have to deal with another tragedy. “That’s good. As far as I know, my family got out too.” Sighing at the thought of the boat, Eva thought about all the Faust’s in the manor and med suite, trusting her other medics were tending to them. It felt odd, not being there 24/7 after a catastrophe, but Eva wanted to be there for Summer. “Anyway, have they given you a day you get to bust out of here yet?”

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crimsxnsins​:

Alex was a little taken back; he didn’t think Jace would actually ask how he was regardless of if he was being genuine or not. He was getting used to not talking about how he was actually doing with everyone back home upset over Zoe. Alex wanted to be a rock for his sisters and not fall apart because his own rock had reappeared on a boat and attacked them. Turning to cocaine, Alex was finding something else to fill the hole in his heart. After the things his sister said to him, he wasn’t sure how many of his family members really felt towards him. “He-Hey. I’m, I’m good, could be better. How are you? After all that boat shit.” He knew why he sounded so nervous but he wished he wasn’t; he knew he could get caught and his family could find out but his need for the drug outweighed the risks.

Really, Jace was fucking exhausted. He still felt like absolute shit, his mind was almost always cloudy, and he just needed distractions. There’s no way Alex would care about that, so he offered a smile and said “I’m alright.” Jace’s eyes scanned the other man as he let out a soft laugh. “Dude, take a breath. There’s no one else here.” Alex didn’t need to be so wound up, it caused unwanted attention which meant trouble for Jace. “I’ve got your shit, you can relax.”