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♙ Dae's docs partially stuck on the sticky floor of the establishment as he walked past others to get to the bar. His shoulders being knocked as some made their way to the stage, looking to get closer to the local band performing. He was meant to be hunting but without the encouragement of his more self embraced roommate Dae was having trouble convincing himself that he needed to feed. The incubi was always ready to convince himself he could last another night, even as his muscles ached and his stomach churned.

♙ "What do you got on tap, darling?" he asked the bartender, fingers with chipped polish tapping on the edge of worn wood as he eyed the various handles for the beer. Some were basics - Budweisers and Coors - while others were sourced locally, some from other areas of the state. The bartender was about to tell him when someone interrupted, asking for a gin and tonic and the bartender got to work. A heavy sigh left Dae's lips. He was so fucking horrible at this these days he couldn't even get a bartender to talk to him for two seconds.

xxscottlandenbergxx

The bar, possibly the best place to be in a few ways. His music school was thriving, hell all of Saintes was thriving and it felt odd in a way. Scott still had to get used to being out in the open but maybe he would never fully get used to that.

The bar was busy, more than just busy and it got annoying fast so he leaned over the bar, knowing the bartender was human. "I'll help myself." A little compulsion was harmless in his mind and so he let himself behind the bar, seeing others were waiting too and half hearing a question asked. "Oh, I don't know, just pick your poison?" Scott chuckled and grabbed a glass to fill it up with one of the taps which he knew was from a local brewery. "Try this one." He said as he pushed the glass towards the one at the bar and then filled a glass up for himself.

#c: Dae

finthebaker

Finley took his outstretched hand shaking it. "It's nice to meet you, Scott. I'm Finley. I played the piano when I was younger, but it's been a few years. And the saxophone, but it's been even longer. I'm unsure what exactly I want to try now," They explained. Finley really just wanted to find that passion and connection they once had. "Yes, that would be great. Maybe I can see what calls to me."

xxscottlandenbergxx

"The pleasure is all mine." He assured her, listening to her recall her experience with music. "Well, you could pick that up again of course, but maybe something else will tickle your curiosity." There were many options after all. "Right this way to the instrument room first I'd say." Scott gestured down the hallway, leading the way and opening the first doors into the main classroom. "What kind of music do you listen to?"

#c: finley

xvioletxdinsmorex

"What's that supposed to mean?" she asked tartly, though she knew she likely looked exhausted. Was it a trap? Maybe a little. She wanted to pick a teasing fight with him about how he said she looked tired, but they both knew it wouldn't be a real fight- not in the slightest. She pretended to consider what he offered before she let out a dramatic sigh, laying her arm over her eyes.

"I suppose I could rearrange the rest of my evening for you," she said teasingly, like she had any other plans for the night. It was all for him. She turned her head and peeked out at him from under her arm. "What did you have in mind?"

xxscottlandenbergxx

"You know what it means." Simple and to the point, she did look exhausted and possibly stressed out. So he wasn't playing around right now, even though he knew how she could get. However, he just wanted to take care of her and make sure she was fine.

"Oh, you could? How lovely that you can fit me in your schedule." Scott chuckled, pressing a kiss to her cheek before getting up to his feet. "First, food." He mused as he pulled out his phone to dial the number of an italian restaurant he had seen in town to order some food for them. Chicken Alfredo, couldn't go wrong with that in his mind anyway. Putting his phone away again, he turned to her. "A good meal will help because I doubt you've even had time to eat?"

#c: violet

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finthebaker

Finley was bored and curious. Something she hadn't been in years. Music was something they never paid much attention to, a shock to most of her family, but they never cared. Sure as a child, their mother made her learn Piano, but she hadn't played in over a decade. Still, she found herself curious about it now and wandered into the institute. "Oh, I.. I was just curious about this place, music is well music and I don't know. I might want to make some, or learn or.. I'm not sure." Evidently, Fin needed to work on her people skils.

xxscottlandenbergxx

Interest in music, it was all that was needed for anyone to walk into this place. "I see, well, everyone is welcome here." Scott said as he held out his hand. "I'm Scott, welcome to The Institute of Music. Ever played an instrument? Or you're more into things like mixing, maybe singing?" Music was a very broad spectrum after all. "Shall I just show you around?"

#c: finley

xvioletxdinsmorex

With it being almost Halloween Saintes was crazy busy, she was having to bring more and more stock into the shop to keep up with the supply demands- of course everyone wanted something spooky to bring home, and half of her job had turned into talking tourists out of buying actually haunted things, despite the protests that they 'could handle it'. As if Violet herself could handle it if she hadn't warded the hell out of her store. It seemed like every day she was staying at work later and later, but soon- soon it would be over, and she was so looking forward to that.

She got home late that night, around eleven pm, and when she walked in she went straight to the couch, collapsing onto it face down with an exhausted groan. "Don't ask me how work was," she said into the couch cushion. "Whose idea was it to let me open my own store?" she groaned before she rolled over and looked up at the ceiling of the living room. "'Cause they're about to catch these hands," she joked halfheartedly.

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xxscottlandenbergxx

In a way Scott was a little worried about Vi, where he had all the energy in the world, she didn't. This time of year was busy and with the way she seemed to be always busy with trying to make sure everyone had a blast, she tended to forget about herself. Scott raised an eyebrow when she finally walked in late at night, a little smile on his face.

"Not needing to ask that, it shows on your face, love." He said as he got up to head over to her on the couch to lean down next to it and next to her on the floor. "Hmm that would be you." He chuckled. "Though I supported it so go ahead." Scott remarked with a smirk on his face. "So, how about I treat you tonight? You won't need much energy for it, promise..."

#c: violet

Life was music, even the unlife. To Scott it was anyway, it suited his mind whenever he needed it, which tended to be often. Pride took hold when he watched his little institute flourish, standing in a doorway, just observing a class get taught for a moment before turning away to head to the entrance, intending to head out for a drink or two. His staff had things under control for now so he could easily take breaks whenever he wanted. "Oh, excuse me." He said as someone was just entering the building so he stepped aside for them to enter. "Can I help you?" He asked to be sure.

#saintesxstarters

xvioletxdinsmorex

Violet leaned back against Scott when she felt his arms around her, she smiled as he kissed her neck and instinctively leaned her head to the side, wordlessly giving him permission if he was hungry, but otherwise just accepting his closeness. "Of course I like it, I love it here," she said as she turned around in his arms and cupped his face. "I love you, and I love our new home," she said as she stroked his cheeks with her thumbs.

She stared up at him as he revealed that David- his maker- had moved into town as well. He could feel it, she knew that, but what she didn't know was why David had come. I mean, sure, the draw of a town where people could be open without fear of repercussion was a universal draw, she was sure, but it still made her hesitate as memories and feeling about his maker came back to her. "Well," she said after a moment. "He will have to be careful- because I'm a necromancer, and if he steps out of line, I'll get him," she joked as she gave Scott a playful smile. "It's going to be okay babe, we're going to have a real life here."

xxscottlandenbergxx

Scott could feel, hear and smell that pulsing vein underneath her skin, enticing to him as always but he wasn't too hungry right now so that could wait. For now he just enjoyed having her near, thinking about their new life here which was so welcomed by the both of them. "I love you too, this new home will be amazing." He whispered near the shell of her ear, anywhere was amazing with her either way.

Slowly he nodded as a confirmation. "Oh, I know, just don't tell him that, he doesn't take kindly to threats as you know and will make me feel the brunt of it in the end." That was the issue usually anyway but he'd deal with that when it was needed. If anything Katherine would be here too as David wouldn't go anywhere without her. "We are, which I can't wait to begin! Looking forward to it all, living here with you, running my own little school of music, just life." He said before pressing a kiss to her lips.

#c: violet

mrdavidoconnor

"Welcome to Hot Slots. First drink is on the House!" Business, one of his passions, plus a Casino was always a good cover for other more shady kinds of businesses and keep that under wraps. David was alert in any situation, but somehow with the supernatural part of the world now being out in the open, he was even more alert, not quite trusting this new situation just yet. "Which poison will be your choice tonight?" He asked, though poison could mean the choice of drink or the choice of game.

xxscottlandenbergxx

Standing near the entrance, Scott looked around. Of course an instant well established place, he wasn't surprised. He watched for a moment, seeing David mingle with some guests at the bar. There was no reason to announce his arrival, knowing David would've sensed him already due to the pesky bond they had. Even if the bond did come in handy sometimes, he never liked anyone to have that much control over him. "Poison, huh? Hello David..." He said to announce himself. "I could use a drink yeah, whatever poison you got. Already doing some good business I see?" Scott looked around, some people winning but he knew that would never last long.

#c: david

xvioletxdinsmorex:

“Damn, you’re right, I do,” Violet agreed as she cast him a slight smile. She had liked the road trip- it had just been a lot of driving. As they walked in and she looked around she couldn’t help but beam at the historic house, looking around in awe and wonder before she felt his arm wrap around her. “Definitely,” she said as she turned to him and leaned in, accepting the kiss with a smile. When he took her hand, she let him guide her through, yes their stuff had been brought into the house, but the majority of it was still in boxes or wrapped in plastic to keep from getting scratched or dented- it would definitely be fun to unpack, but god it was going to be a whole project.

When they got to the kitchen she stepped away from him while he opened the refrigerator and looked out at the back yard through the kitchen window. She could see the fountain, the back house, and the dogs had found their way from the front yard to the back yard. She smiled seeing that and looked over her shoulder at Scott. “The babies like the yard,” she informed him.

It truly was a whole project to get all this done, and it was new. The only place he felt safe was back home at the castle, but now this would be home too. At least with his strength and speed, they’d have the place finished in probably no time at all but for now, they were just taking it all in and letting it sink in that they wouldn’t be leaving here anytime soon.

Scott smiled when he watched her go to the window, easily stepping up behind her. “They really do, plenty of space here.” He said as he watched the dogs go crazy in their new backyard. Yeah, this was good already, he thought to himself as he moved her hair back to kiss her neck while his arms locked around her. “But more importantly, do you like it? I want you to feel at home here and... I...” He mumbled, closing his eyes as he slightly winced. Scott could feel it, someone else was near. Scott let out a sigh. “It seems that David has moved here too.” He hoped that would be a good thing but his maker was even more unpredictable than he was.

#c: violet

xvioletxdinsmorex:

Violet laughed when the dogs jumped out of the car, and she followed, stretching when she was finally out of that cramped car. “Oh that was a long drive,” she said as she put her hands on her hips and stretched her back. “Remind me next time I want to see America- no I don’t.” she chuckled as she looked at Scott. She took the keys he passed her and flipped through them until she got the key for the door. When the touched the gate she smiled, she could feel the history in the wrought iron under her fingers. “This is definitely going to be interesting,” she smiled over her shoulder at Scott as she pushed the gate open. Everything here was a piece of history, including the both of them in a way. She smiled as she walked up to the porch while the dogs tore around the yard, getting their energy out from the long car ride. When she opened the front door she had to pause, this was home. And it was magnificent. “Oh my god it’s better than the pictures,” she said as she turned and looked at him.

“It sure was.” Though he didn’t mind the long drive as much as she did. “Yes, you do.” Scott remarked, knowing how much she had looked forward to this, this was a brand new start for them, one that was very much welcomed. Following her through the gates, seeing how she reacted... Yeah, this was why he was doing this, even if he had his doubts in ways about truly being safe. The smile on her face, the wonder in her eyes, that’s what made it all worth it. “It looks amazing, damn.” He said as they entered, looking around and seeing most their things had been already delivered, though most in boxes. Scott put the suitcases down and draped his arm around her. “So... think we can call this home?” He chuckled and leaned in for a soft kiss. “Let’s have a look around?” Taking her hand, he wandered with her through the living area and to the kitchen, paying attention to every detail along the way. Even the kitchen was important, though his diet was mostly anything with blood in it or just simply blood alone, she actually did have to eat normal food. Scott pulled open the fridge doors, seeing it filled already as he had ordered groceries for today. “Perfect.”

#c: violet

saintes-wsnt

Hey there Creepy Critters, we have a dedication from one @xvioletxdinsmorex to her beau @xxscottlandenbergxx, Violet says she just remembered how much fun you two had at that Wings concert back in the day, and she can't wait to have even more fun with you in the future!

Stay in love you Crazy Kids, and enjoy the song. We can all use a little love in our lives.

Stay tuned for more music and don't forget to send in your requests here at W-SNT.

#too damn sweet (x #c: violet

violetxdinsmore:

Move In Day [Scott & Violet]

Getting to Saintes had taken longer than Violet had expected, who decided a road trip was a good idea? Oh yeah. Her. Driving through the states to get to their new home had been a fun idea, but maybe it would have been better without two hyperactive dogs in the car. It was nice when Scott was driving and she could get some sleep, and when she felt the car stop with a sense of finality she opened her eyes and looked over at him. “We finally home?” she asked as the car shut off. She turned and looked out the window, smiling when she saw the house. It was better than the pictures on the website. “Oh Scott, it’s beautiful,” she said as she reached over to touch his hand, her eyes not leaving the house until Wednesday, her black Pomeranian made her way up to the front seat from the back. “Okay, I think the monsters have to go out,” she said as she glanced over at Scott with a smile. She leaned in and pressed her lips to his before looking in the back at the large black and white Husky. “Wanna get out Hades?” she asked, getting an excited bark in response. “Okay, come on, let’s go check out our new home.”

Scott didn’t mind the drive much, the dogs and Violet however clearly did as it was a long way for them. Glancing aside he noticed Vi had fallen asleep and he wouldn’t wake her until they finally reached their destination. The house they only knew from pictures and so he hoped it would be just as good in reality. It definitely was , maybe even better than the pictures. “We’re here. And it sure it.” He smiled, letting his fingers slide between hers, a new start for them both which felt strange. Mixed feelings were present due to being used to hiding what he was and now it seemed he wouldn’t have to anymore, after centuries that was the strangest thing to behold. “Pretty sure yeah, let them explore.” He said, easily answering the kiss before getting out of the car. “Let’s go, kids!” He chuckled, letting their dogs run right out towards the house and the garden. He looked aside at another home, one that he was sure was owned by someone he knew very well, but he had no idea if they had arrived yet. “The rest of our things have already been delivered and should all be inside already.” Scott walked around the car and pulled their suitcases out, after handing her the bundle of keys they had received. “The honor is all yours, go check it out.” He said, following right behind her with their belongings.