faithinlycaon

[faithinlycaon]

"Well she's my business partner and my best friend so.." She shrugged, ignoring the mental jab she could think of in that moment. Faye wasn't one that could let her emotions get the better of her at least not in front of her aunt of all people. "I don't have anything against him and lord knows I wouldn't wanna be in his spot ever." Faye led inside heading to the kitchen first to round up some glasses and things she'd need to make a halfway decent drink in the moment here. Setting the box down she started zooming around the kitchen a bit of a hum. As she started her work, this kitchen alchemy always made her leave her stressors away and focus on the details. "Enough about our shit, how've you been? What are you doing with your joyous retirement? You'll have to get me your address, I can send you some of the new wines we got in I think you'll love 'em."

Elizabeth knew how wrong it must seem for her to be here. She had made it clear when Caleb took over that she wouldn't be returning to Chissob Hills and she had no intention of doing so until recently. She nodded, knowing it wasn't going to be easy. Enough of the pack had come to her with concerns about what was going after Jaxon had left and it wasn't hard for her to put the pieces together.

"So, I'm guessing you'll end up on her side. She does always cry the loudest," Elizabeth answered. It might have been cruel to say but her daughter's attitude had always been an issue. The first to anger and the first to cry about how she had been wrong because of that anger. Maybe if she looked at things calmly, she wouldn't end up in tears so frequently. "And Caleb is getting shit on because he is the quiet one," she concluded, knowing all those loud personalities had probably kept Caleb shut down. She had been able to see the strain in her son and know it was clear where it was coming from.

"Thank you, I think I'm going to need it," she agreed. "Lead the way."

[faithinlycaon]

"Really? Huh, I'm glad to hear it. It'll be interesting to see how that turns out and how the bar scene will change with it. I'm sure we'll come up with some fun blood cocktails." Sure there were mixers that were already happening with blood but a blood substitute would be a game changer in more than a few ways. She'd file that away for later, something that she and Gwen could go over at a later night. "Oh darling that is a high ask." She smiled the kind that definitely led to trouble every time it crossed her face. "What ever could you want the embarrassing stories of Auggie for? I could be persuaded."

"I'm pretty sure I recognize the name from inventory, yeah." Her and Auggie being siblings definitely explained why she seemed familiar. Auggie had mentioned having sister before but not much beyond their existence, so it was nice to actually meet one of them in person. "Vivian Ambrose started it for research about supernaturals. So for example Viv's been trying to figure out how to make a blood substitute." He cocked is head to give Faye a conspiratorial look. "So what do I have to do to get the embarrassing childhood stories about Auggie?"

[faithinlycaon]

"Awe can't a little sister spoil her brother? Besides it'll probably be booze that I bring you anyway." She chuckled and leaned back a little as she listened intently her eyebrow raising at the last little bit and she looked him over with that discerning sister look. "What did you fight about?" She asked as she started to look around for more booze and happily eyeing a decanter, she popped up grabbing another glass putting a healthy amount in both and handing it to him. "That is unless you don't wanna talk about it."

“Relax… don’t need to waste your money. I was just giving you a hard time,” Augustine excused with a smirk. “Not too much.. Still working at the same club in Hedon... Been seeing Elena with my free time..." He sighed, hesitantly adding, "We will see if that's even a thing after tonight though." He wished he had Gwen's flask as he added, "Had a bit of a tiff earlier in the night and she stormed off."

[faithinlycaon]

"Ah that would make sense. Nice to meet you." She chuckled a little, "I always love to come see my brother when I can. He's my older brother."

She raises her glass a little before taking another sip. "I work with Gwen, I manage the bar at Nevermore. I also started up Strawberry Moon Distillery, you may have seen me drop orders to Matt then. Ambrose Science? Is that a new place?"

He shook her hand with a small nod. Faye being a Lycaon explained why she seemed familiar even if the two of them hadn't talked much in the past, and it jogged a memory loose. "Chris Elkar, I think we met briefly when you picked up Auggie from something but it was just hello." So the two of them must be related, but she didn't seem to be as grumpy as Auggie was. "Can I ask what you do? I used to work at Liber and now I'm at ambrose science."

[faithinlycaon]

"Ah yes, that I will have to drop off for you.. After I buy one of course." Faye chuckles to herself a little before taking a sip from her whiskey again. "A date? God's no. With the pack the way it is? No. Unlike you apparently! I saw you with your date however." She bumped him with her shoulder before smiling. "Come on my stuff is boring, tell me about what you've been up to."

Augustine gave his sister a doubtful look for a moment, half expecting the compliment to be more teasing until she continued on expressing her regret. "Thanks," he opted for as he realized she was genuine, adding, "Don't worry about not catching up sooner." He shrugged, jokingly continuing, "You can make it up to me with my Christmas present.

"So-- how's it been since you're back? Did you come with a date to this thing?"

[faithinlycaon]

She couldn't help the laugh as he loosed the cravat and followed into the parlor after him. She was glad to finally get a moment to sit with him, she'd not really gotten a chance to see her brother since returning and was glad to finally get to do so. She picked an empty couple of chairs around a small table and sat into one of them trying to make herself comfy again. "You look great by the way." She stated before sipping on the glass of whiskey she now rolled between her fingers. "I'm sorry it took me this long to come see you after I got back. You seem in better spirits than I normally find you which I am oh too happy to see."

Augustine sighed, loosening the cravat from his neck as he stepped inside the parlor. The formality of the event was far from his style, but he had admittedly been having an enjoyable evening thanks to the deity he had arrived with.

Looking to take a break from the food, music and dancing, the wolf was more than grateful to find an area that seems blissfully calm by comparison as the night progressed. He turned to his company that had joined him for the break, asking, “Where would you like to sit? Pick a spot.”

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[faithinlycaon]

"It's alright darlin, there's a lot of people at these things all the time." She offered her free hand to shake, "Faye Lycaon, pleasure to meet you properly and all that." She wasn't about to be rude about person's species. That would look bad on her and her business that served much of the VC area. Part of her wondered what blood tasted like for them and if there was a market for making it taste different but that was for another time perhaps. "I think I've seen you around a few places but don't think we've ever talked."

"Thank you. I got some help on the outfit from a demon who was around at the time." He took the glass and was surprised when the liquid inside changed into some sort of blood. He clicked their glasses together carefully so none of his spilled into hers since he doubted a werewolf would want to drink blood. "Merry christmas." She looked familiar but he couldn't quite place where he had seen her before so he decided to ask just to be safe. "Sorry if this is rude, but have we met before?"

[faithinlycaon]

Under the Christmas tree is a gift for Faye. It's neatly wrapped in black paper with a golden ribbon. The gift (https://tinyurl.com/4fczxktt) is enchanted to bring good luck, but it also emits a smell that makes any male werewolf nervous and want to leave the room.

"Bit of a double edged sword... but I do need a bit of a break from... the boys in particular." She put them on and smiled looking at her own reflection. "Santa you've got great taste darling."

[faithinlycaon]

"Ya look good there, Captain." She felt a bit odd bit being in these clothes, it was rather prim for her. She could however appreciate the glamour of the moment and the event required it. Faye didn't really have a relationship with Chris or most of the people that were outside the pack or weren't business partners. She had an extra drink in hand and offers the free drink to him. "Just a bit of champagne I promise." Faye took a sip of her drink and raised it in a toast to him. "Merry Christmas."

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location: manor hallways

Chris caught his own reflection in a mirror as he walked down the hall and had to bite down on a smile. His outfit for the party was a navy lieutenant uniform from the right era, and it was kind of funny that this was how he'd ended up wearing something like dress blues again. It was also fairy comfortable once he'd untied his cravat and just tucked it loosely into his shirt.

He came to an intersection in the hallway where he could hear music in one direction and a mix of voices in the other and stopped to figure out which way he wanted to go. He took a step out of the main walkway and leaned against the wall, watching people go by until one stopped nearby and he turned to face them fully with a soft smile. "Hey."

[faithinlycaon]

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"Yes, that is very true." She chuckled a little just finding how distracted she was to be kind of charming. Seeing how her eyes lit up was so cute, a shame it was for someone else and she couldn't just steal away the Moth's attention for herself. There was a bit of a resigned sigh and a nod. "I don't really have magic per say. I have a little at the moment but I doubt it is something that will help in your endeavor darling."

"I can fly for now which is quite interesting but I don't have much in the way of giving you the light that you're looking for.. So the market it will have to be." She wrapped Atlas' arm around hers and started for the stands. "I'm sure they'll have something for you."

"Normally they're flying," Atlas said, nodding her head like she was agreeing. The spell might not have made her fully lose her mind but being a moth was tough, she'd never felt so distracted before.

The moth paused for a moment, wondering if the other woman was flirting with her but that seemed too silly to consider. It had to be the outfit. The name of her paramour brought Atlas's attention back, her dark eyes widening in adorement. "The pretty princess, yes. They asked me to bring them fire," the elf answered. Even if it wasn't a real relationship, the fairytale tricks made her feel fond of them though it might burn her alive. "Do you have magic? I feel like I should but I think I'm a just a moth... one who can't fly which seems kind of like a rip off, right?"

[faithinlycaon]

"I mean, that's an option I guess. I think you adopting them is super fucking cute though." She bumped him with her hip playfully. There was a mental groan in her head about the fact that he was possibly the worlds most perfect man. Very unfair. "Brain, darling, we need to find you a brain." She stands back up from petting the goodest boy and pats his arm pulling him towards the market. "Mmmm I wonder if there's a wizard around here somewhere. Did you see any wizard looking people?"

"I've been thinking of adopting her. Does that mean I need to change her name?" Would he get to rename her if the adoption went through. Maxine really was a silly name for her. Max suited her better. Or should he let Max pick her own name? She was an adult. All this thinking was making his brain hurt.

"He is the bestest boy." Will furrowed his brow. Chewie was normally fond of Faye, but this was new. He couldn't remember the last time that he watched Chewie heel so well. The dog looked like he was awaiting a command from Faye. "I need something, but I don't remember what it was that I needed. Did I tell you what it was?"

[faithinlycaon]

"Nah, I got it. Thanks for asking though." She gave her a smile it was genuine even if she still didn't get what her aunt was doing here. She was sure it had something to do with the bad attitude that most of the pack had been but she'd been avoiding that topic for her own sanity. "You're telling me. I took a break because of my own drama and came back to whatever is going on in VC right now." With her free hand she pushed an arrant curl back where it was supposed to be and took a moment to consider things. "Well, not great. I don't know all the details, but I know it's rough. People are pissed off at each other and taking sides, I'm doing my damndest to stay out of it but I work with Gwen everyday sooo." She shrugged a little looking at the house then to Elizabeth again. "What I can say for certain is that Gwen's pissed, Jax is depressed but that might not even be about the pack shit, Will is doing what he can, Uhhh.... Auggie is Auggie and I'm just here, doing my usual thing." "Come on I'll make ya a drink before the chaos starts."

Elizabeth's brow raised in return at her niece, trying to gauge how much of the drama she knew already. The alpha was certain it had already leaked far beyond the Lycaon family. "I didn't expect to see myself on this side of the city either," she replied with a soft sigh, she shouldn't have to be back but she had caused this mess. Unfortunately, her son had not been able to keep a handle on things and for once, he hadn't asked her for advice. From the look on her niece's face, she didn't know the details of what was going on because she wasn't looking at her with disgust, just surprise.

The last thing that Elizabeth wanted was to run into her daughter so she hoped that wasn't the cousin she was referring too. "That looks like an expensive case to break," she agreed. "Do you need a hand?" the alpha offered, holding out her arms. At this stage, she was looking for any reason to procrastinate.

"I'm..." she paused, unsure how to answer given the storm coming for her. "I was trying to enjoy retirement but that doesn't seem to be working out for me. Level with me, how uneasy are things in the pack right now?"

[faithinlycaon]

"Well, one does not normally see moths looking quite so beautiful running about." She smirked a little, the desire to touch her fuzzy wings was so tempting. "Just a bug? Seems a bit unfair but if you insist." Waving her hand she dismiss the desire to continue arguing that she was certainly more than just a bug. "Ayumu?" She giggled a bit internally, she knew them well enough just from the work they did and didn't think they had a paramour so this was news to her. She'd make a mental note to track down the spirit later and ask annoying questions later. "Well if you say so, darling. Perhaps we can find you some magic?"

Atlas had hoped that the market would give her a solution to the problem she was facing. The elf didn't know how long Ayumu would wait or how quickly another stole their attention. "It's because I'm a giant moth, isn't it?" they asked, still smiling at the pretty woman.

"Oh you," they said, waving their hand as Atlas's cheeks warmed. "I'm not the princess in the story, just a bug." The ending wasn't good for her, from what the elf could recall. It had seemed fitting but if they could find fire, she could still get a happy ending.

"I should have dressed up as a smarter animal because you're making it easy to forget my task," Atlas answered. They knew that Ayumu was worth it though, they were their princess. "Ayumu is worth it, they're my paramour. I hope to find a way to hold fire, I know there is one but I just can't think of what it is called," the moth answered, scratching their head in thought.

[faithinlycaon]

"I mean their name is pretty rough. I'm glad they go by Max I don't think Maxine really fits them too well. I think it's right up there with Dorothy." She shrugged and chuckled a little at the correction to ferret before seeing Chewbarka and instantly gushed over him. "Oh aren't you just the cutest Flying monkey." She crouched down and gave the perfect boy the scratches he deserved.

"I do love a good pair of shoes. Especially if they're ruby ones." She flashed him a wink as he licked arms with her as they started down the road. "We should look for something for you too."

It looked good on her. He never thought of her as gothic or emo, but the all black made her beauty shine brighter than it normally did. Yet something itched at the place where Will normally had thoughts. Something was wrong about Faith. There was something in her eyes. Maybe it was fake lashes or something.

He chuckled. "Can you imagine if her name was really Dorothy? She'd probably make me pull strings at city hall for a name change." It was simply so old fashioned. "Ferret." He corrected regarding their Toto du jour. "Chewbarka though..." He whistled, having the now flying monkey trot towards him. "Isn't he just the cutest in his little hat?"

"Oh my god, shoes! Let's get some shoes!" He should be avoiding Faye. His gut told him so, but instead he linked arms with the witch to head down the yellow brick road.

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"That is a fair point..less flailing... but a still flailing none the less." Faye giggled it was a little more cackle than usual. "You can't miss him, he's all shiny and everything."

"Yes she is indeed, we thought it'd be cute. Your little spell has made it a little less adorable and more bitchy, at least from my side but I'm going to enjoy it while I can. Hunt down and bother will. Try to steal Max's shoes, make Gwen a little uncomfy it'll be great!" She started to head down the road, a bit more hip sway than what was required she was apparently enjoying herself. "Have fun Matthew, it's your party after all."

"Leaving them with legs with mute seems more fun. What use would they be if they cannot speak?" Matthew chuckled before the look in his eyes brightened.

"A delectable Prince, you say? Oh, then I just might." The fallen deity flexed their long fingers atop their sceptre. Any Prince was worth bullying just as much as any Princesses that came Matthew's way. Happy endings were for the deluded, of that much Matthew was certain, and everyone needed to wake up to that reality at some point.

"Steal away, my dear. I wouldn't begrudge you the fun of destroying someone's happy ending," he chuckled. "Isn't that cousin of yours dressed as your fairy tale counterpart?" Matthew distinctly remembered seeing Gwen in a Good Witch get-up when she entered earlier.

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"You're not the person I was expecting to find when I came this way." Faye raised an eyebrow seeing her aunt home was definitely a bit of a shock. She'd been staying out of the politics and whatever the fuck was going on with her cousins. There were bigger issues for her at the moment and most of those were now unconscious in a police station. Faye'd been seemingly dealing with more and more of younger pack members running their mouths or humans that just were too much for her taste. Today had been the former, one of the younger guys outside the bar the night before had been getting lippy so she did what she did best.. Faye tapped the end of her cigarette and made sure to keep the smoke from blowing into her relative. "I was expecting to find my cousin in crime over here about to cause chaos. Kinda glad it's not though, I don't really wanna break another bottle today." She nodded to the case under her other arm. "How are you doin' Auntie?"

homecoming | open starter

for: open @vievecorcitystarters location: the edge of chissob hills

It had been a long time since Elizabeth had come to this part of the city. Even on a full moon, the alpha tried to stay away from the park and the forest. Returning felt wrong, she knew her father wouldn't have approved. Once you're exiled, you were to remain that way and Elizabeth had been trying her best. The dribs and drabs of informations she was fed from former pack members and her family was hard to ignore. She needed to talk to her son before cracks started showing in the pack leadership.

It was important that the pack came first and as much as she loved her son, it was clear he was putting pride and family first. It was admirable but it was time she faced her past. These were her mistakes and she had to take the blame, it wasn't Caleb's doing.

The alpha was still a few streets away from the Lycaon family home, paused on the edge of the park while she decided what to do. She should be talking to her son and getting to the bottom of all this trouble but selfishly, she wanted a few more minutes without that burden. Luck wasn't on her side because peace only lasted a minute before someone was beside her. "Don't mind me, I was just reminiscing."