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❝ ⸻ You are looking at the owner . Usually have the manager help run it while I attend to other matters when I'm not needed here ... Unfortunately , a little mountain lion got a little too hungry and killed my best employee . ❞ Vanessa spoke without missing a beat . She could smell his kind all over town . She had no problems with vampires as long as they didn't cause her trouble or step into her territory . Most who were regulars in town and turned had an understanding . Still , she finished cleaning the glass she had at hand and handed him the menu before returning to make sure everything else was clean at the bar .

"My apologies, love. I must've overlooked the closed sign." Kol sauntered farther into the establishment, taking off his sunglasses whilst taking in his surroundings. Freshly undaggered and out of a box, as of late the prior evening, Kol was itching to have some kind of fun. "You run this place by yourself?" He asked conversationally, settling down in one of the seats at the bar.

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❝ ⸻ Something tells me you will love it . So far I've been getting good reviews . For some it taste just like HOME . ❞ Esther smiled at her son . Her child . HER LITTLE MONSTER who always had a knack for magic compared to all his siblings . She loved that he loved it ... It was her fault he could no longer use it . no longer in touch with nature for what she had turned them . ❝ But I will take any and all feedbacks no matter how brutal . ❞ Esther placed the sweet treat in front of him after getting it .

Kol cocked his head to the side at the offer, his eyes narrowing momentarily before his expression smoothed over. "Hm, I haven't had that in years.." He vaguely remembered the taste of the sweet treat, and how his mother used to make it when he and his siblings were children. "What the hell? I'll try it if you're offering it."

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❝ ⸻ Just watching ... ❞ Davina looked up from her own tarots she had personally made . Not only did personal tarots were more powerful but they were connected to the witch that made them . PERSONAL . always an unspoken rule never to use another's deck . She put her cards all in a deck once more .

❝ It's not safe ... For others . I can handle myself , witch . ❞ She couldn't trust witches . Even if this wasn't new orleans the witches always had ways . Allies from the outside . ❝ Don't come too close to me ❞ She could be one of them . After all , she could sense the powers in this one .

Sheila rarely, if ever, wandered around at night - especially so close to the cemetery. But something told her to take a walk that evening; and she was glad that she had listened to her instincts, because they led her to a young woman with tarot cards in the middle of the cemetery - a witch with tarot cards.

"Seeking something in particular?" She asked casually, making her appearance known. "I don't mean to pry, child.. But I wouldn't suggest spending time around here at such a late hour. It's not particularly safe."

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❝ ⸻ God , no . New Orleans . It's a big change coming to this town , but honestly not so bad . ❞ Davina looked the vampire over . ❝ Would be lying if I said I didn't miss it .❞

"Good." She replied, watching as the other stumbled away from them. "You from around here?" She asked, looking Davina over.

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❝ ⸻ Not one to really care , anyways .❞ Davina mused as she looked at the blonde vampire . Something about her feeling a lot older than most vampires she had met .

“You’re welcome. You’ll live to see another day.” Rebekah smirked as she shooed the stranger away. Not realizing anyone else was watching, she merely shrugged when she saw them. "Pretend you didn't see anything, got it?" She asked, a fake sweet smile plastered on her lips. @bludbound

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Scream VI (2023) dir. Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler Gillett

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❝ ⸻ I'm sorry for barging in the door was .... Open ? ❞ Elena looked back only to see the door was suddenly closed . She was sure it had been open a minute ago . Unless she closed it without realizing it ? Either way , brown eyes looked back at the just as handsome as istefanos , raven-haired man and offered him a smile . Elena reached into her purse and pulled out papers for istefanos . ❝ I'm just here to drop of an assignment he left in class . Told the professor I would bring it to him . ❞ Like a good Samaritan and student , she had offered . She also wanted to settle down her curiosity about Zach's nephew . people all over campus was curious about ISTEFANOS SOYLEMEZ .

SINCE    ARRIVING    BACK    in  town  he  has  donned  many  masks    (    the  doting  yet  far  more  interesting  of  the  two  soylemez  brothers    ,    young  travelers  back  in  the  home  of  their  founder  ancestors  in  the  care  of  their  uncle  who  seemed  a  local  legend  in  his  own  right    ,    a  mysterious  outsider  dressed  in  all  black  with  intentions  unknown    ,    the  hot  new  member  of  the  founder's  council  with  his  nose  in  the  business  of  both  the  sheriff  and  the  mayor's  wife    ).    though  his  time  has  been  short  he's  been  busy    ,    much  like  his  brother  had  been    ,    befriending  the  gilbert  girl  and  her  inner  circle  of  equally  mundane    ,    girl  —  next  —  door  types.    '    he's  not  home.    '    voice  echos  through  the  partially  empty  soylemez  home    ,    recognizing  the  intruder  by  scent  alone.    '    istefanos    ,    he's  not  here.    '    he  repeats    ,    watching  the  brunette  round  the  corner  to  meet  him  in  the  sitting  room.    '    i'd  be  more  than  happy  to  keep  you  company    ,    though.    '

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❝ ⸻ Born and raised here . I left for France 3-4 months ago so I will say there are a lot of new faces here . ❞ Elena smiled at the brunette and held out her hand and introduced herself . ❝ I'm Elena . ❞ She added , ❝ ⸻ and it really depends on what you're into . Despite it being a small town , we love to do events and sometimes part in the woods . The watering hole is fun on a hot day too and there's rumors of a night club opening underground . If you like history , there's plenty to learn about mystic falls . ❞

"Thanks for the tip. I'll keep that in mind." She added, watching as he fully left the cafe. "I'm guessing you're a local if you know that, what is there to do around here? Anything fun besides a bar?"

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Eyes looked up at the original hybrid vampire who towered over her . An eyebrow raising in amusement at his light touch as if the drink was something HE ordered and his slight teasing and confidence only made her smile ❝ ⸻ Are you sure this is YOUR drink ? If it is , I'll apologize . ❞ Elena's smile and slight titter could always light up the entire room. There's a gloss , a shine every time her lips curve to the sides . ❝ But maybe I was simply being distracted hearing such an alluring accent wondering where it might be from ? Who would have thought a handsome face would match it .❞ she teased back ever so boldly .

the  familiarity  of  these  specific  features  will  never  grow  old.  certainly  they  graze  at  centuries  -  ago  bruises  and  nip  at  a  wounded  ego,  but  there's  beauty  there.  the  very  future  of  klaus  mikaelson  looks  back  at  him  from  within  soft  brown  eyes.  "  that's  alright,  love.  "   his  fingers  skim  over  hers  in  their  quest  to  pluck  the  drink  from  her  grasp,  as  though  it  was  meant  for  him  all  along.  a  tease of a smile  just  shy  of  arrogant  rides  the  curve  of  his  mouth.  "  i'm  sure  i'd  be  distracted,  too,  if  i  was  trying  to  smuggle  a  drink  away  before  anyone  realized  it  shouldn't  belong  to  me.  "

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❝ ⸻ It's very good . I just had to give a try to sell . Would love some feedbacks on it ❞ Esther put on her smile yet never reaching her eyes . Pouring him a cup of coffee before getting him a roll of Solskinnsboller .

"I could be convinced, I do love a good old recipe," he said, dropping into the chair he had planned to use to start his college work, or at least the work he should be doing. "There is some great stuff out there."

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❝ ⸻ The kitchen does need some help ... mondays , wednesday , thurdsays , and sundays . If that's alright with you . ❞ Vanessa looked him over . Those were the days that were being covered but honestly she's over working her chef if she didn't get him at least any help . With school starting those were the days he wanted off too . ❝ Sundays half a shift ... and I'm going to need a trail run on how you do around the kitchen if you want to make me something before we open ? ❞ the she wolf moved from behind the bar towards the kitchen . Two of the kitchen staff meal prepping and making sure everything was clean and ready for the day .

"I can come back," he offered, he prefered the food he made most days, but there was only so much one could do with a hot plan in your dorm room. "Though the college said you guys might be looking for some help. Spent a few summers in some of the best kitchens in New Orleans and Ireland. Though I can tend a bar just as well as anyone."

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❝ ⸻ Not really . Besides the future is non-linear . ❞ Davina looked up at the vampire , chuckling at the thought . No , she wasn't reading her future but rather the movements of the witches in New Orleans desperate to find her .

"Hoping to see the future," Anna asked, playfully, looking down at the cards. Not that she trusted cards to tell her future but we knew the general idea for those that wanted to see.

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❝ ⸻ Elena . ❞ She easily shook his hand as she introduced herself . ❝ As a local can totally say you are clearly new to town . ❞ She lightly chuckled , taking a sip of her drink .

"Same," he said as the other flow around to face him. Though he had to assume she meant distracted in a completely different way to a smoking hot girl running right into him. "Declan," he said, holding out his hand.

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❝ ⸻ It's just a mocktail ❞ Elena at least tried to give out a small lie as she held the drink close to her . The last thing she needed was her aunt telling her about underage drinking . ❝ besides , pretty sure this isnt the end of the world situation to catch your niece doing .❞

"Distracted with a drink in hand," Jenna commented, looking down at her underage niece, not that she would stop her. But still, it would be nice if they tried to hide from her.

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❝ ⸻ If he comes back just call the sheriff rather than both of you end up arrested ❞ Elena took a sip of her vanilla and rainbow jimmies with a pump of fudge and peppermint shake . ❝ he's pretty known for causing trouble . ❞

“I’m not gonna hurt you, unless you try that again.” The words were uttered loud enough for everyone around her to hear. Ah, the exciting events that happen in a crowded bar with people who have had one too many. Hayley eyed the other customer, watching as he walked away, nearly falling over in the process. "Well, this night is taking a turn." She sighed, downing the shot in front of her that she'd ordered. @bludbound

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starter for : open to all.

location : the park or the cemetery or the woods .

even as a child , she had preferred night to day , had enjoyed sitting out in the yard after sunset , under the star-speckled sky listening to crickets and winds the night brought . Darkness soothed . It softened the sharp edges of the world . With the coming of twilight , the sky seemed to recede ; the universe expanded . The night was bigger than the day , and in its realm , life seemed to have more possibilities .

davina sat on the blanket she had spread out . She had been star gazing and drinking the bottle of wine she had as well as using her tarots . to the untrained eyes , it simply looked like a game of cards . Yet those who have dealt with witches knew better .

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starter for : open to all.

location : the black cat cafe & bakery .

❝ ⸻ welcome to the black cat cafe and bakery . Would you like to try some Solskinnsboller ? It's a very old recipe I found ... ❞ Esther used to make it all the time back in the days . Albeit the ingredients have improved compared to 1000+ years ago . ❝ complimentary . It's a trail run . If people love it , I'll be putting it in the menu . ❞