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[ SOLO ] Drunk on Fantasies

Whispered something in your ear It was a perverted thing to say But I said it anyway Made you smile and look away

He pours drinks one after another, keeping his smile alluring and encouraging his clientele. Hell, he’s having as much fun as his clients are, maybe even more despite him working in Sakura. He revels in their attention as much as he gives them what they ask for. Company, compliments, someone to listen to their woes, comfort, stress relief, whatever it is. When he works, he puts his all into it without hesitation or even taking a moment for himself.

Nothing's gonna hurt you, baby As long as you're with me, you'll be just fine Nothing's gonna hurt you, baby Nothing's gonna take you from my side

There are days when his clients asks for him outside of Babylon, either to fulfill some sort of fantasy or discretion; he never really questions it. He’s happy to indulge them and himself of the thrill that their requests bring. Taking them in seedy alleyways, an orchestrated pick up in a bar, a romanticized dinner, even college parties as a date, he’s been thrown into multiples of each, and he always fulfills them no matter what. In his arms and care, he makes sure that they are satisfied and happy before he parts ways with them. How else was he supposed to keep them wrapped around his fingers?

When we dance in my living room To that silly '90s R&B When we have a drink or three Always ends in a hazy shower scene

Wrapped up in his hoodie and his face half covered with a mask, he sits in a corner of the Lion’s Den, smiling as he follows the steps of a heroine and her friends on their quests of relinquishing a demon king trying to take their lands to rule over. He’s been engrossed in the series and had even found himself purchasing the box set of it later on after he decided it might be better to have some books in his place if he didn’t feel like leaving the comforts of his home

Nothing's gonna hurt you, baby As long as you're with me, you'll be just fine Nothing's gonna hurt you, baby Nothing's gonna take you from my side

His apartment’s a mess. Of course it is. He had barely slept in it due to his busy schedule and his free time had been spent outside because he didn’t want to deal with his mess, but today begins his decluttering, and hopefully he could finally finish unpacking all his things that were still left in boxes. It takes a few hours, with much needed breaks. He takes the night off, lets his employers know that he will take a couple of days off to recover and take care of some things at home.

And we laugh into the microphone and sing With our sunglasses on, to our favorite songs

Visión / Ilusión’s bustling crowd never fails to amuse him. On top of it being the middle of the week, the pool within the night club had amazed him and still does months later of living in the island. Upon learning of the club’s schedule, he had made it his routine to show up whenever the pool was open to the public; nevermind the cold outside, he always found a way to warm himself up within the club. Be it booze or another body, the club never failed him.

And we're laughing in the microphone and singing With our sunglasses on, to our favorite songs

Nathan wakes up from yet another dream, refusing to call it a nightmare, of the betrayal that pushed him to swear off falling in love. He stares at the ceiling of his apartment for a few moments before sitting up to take a swig from the bottle of whiskey sitting on his nightstand. He sighs as he puts the bottle back on the small table before slipping out of bed. He finds himself walking out into the small terrace in his apartment and looking out the marvelous view. It’s still cold out, but he didn’t care for the lack of his shirt, only wearing sweatpants as he looked up into the sky before closing his eyes. He takes the bite of the cold until goosebumps formed on his body and he was shuddering from whispers of the wind. He could feel the storm forming in his mind and around him, but he pulls himself back into reality, leaving the what-ifs to be blown away into the darkness of the night.

Nothing's gonna hurt you, baby Nothing's gonna take you from my side

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[ N & Khonshu ] What To Expect In An Interview

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A few months ago.

Nathan had just arrived on the island, so it was only logical for him to check for job openings in the island. Surprisingly, to him, the island was packed with basically everything they needed, and he’s not entirely sure why that surprised him really. He’s living among deities for fuck’s sake.

Everything else aside, he had the choice to use the very expensive piece of paper that’s been framed and hung in his office area in the apartment per his mother’s instruction, but there was also the choice to do something he actually enjoys.

It took him some time to ponder his choices, but given his recent burn out from the biotechnology firm, the choice had been made for him and so he sought out jobs that were to his liking and piques his interest.

That’s when Sakura Lounge and Babylon’s openings captured his attention.

He was elated when he got a calls for interviews, but the first one he had gotten was for Sakura Lounge and he didn’t hesitate to schedule a time for an interview with them. What could go wrong, right?

On the day of the interview, he made sure to wear something he’d probably wear on the job rather than go for a business attire. It just didn’t feel right to him, but he still managed to keep some sort of professional look and stance as he came in to the establishment a good amount earlier than his set interview time. It could be a good opportunity to do some networking.

So, he made his way to the bar, but rather than alcohol, he opted for a virgin cocktail given that he does have an interview coming up soon. With a good look around, his eyes fixated on a man that seemed to be sitting on his own in the establishment. Shouldn’t he be entertained at this point already? he thought, given that he had noticed he had been the only one sitting alone in customer tables for quite a bit now. Hosts shouldn’t leave their clients alone for an extended amount of time.

After a quick look at his watch and finishing his drink, he told the bartender that he’ll be back as he slipped off his seat and made his way over to the man, a smile already adorning his lips as he approached the table.

“Mind if I join you?” he asked with a slight tilt of his head, “You shouldn’t be sitting here on your own.”

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[ N & Mai ] After the Storm

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[ ✉️ → Sunflower 🌻 ] Im on my way over!

After picking out a few pastries and some slices of cake from Black Forest Bakery, he sent a message over to Mai, letting her know that he will be at her place soon. They had planned to meet after the blizzard and he would’ve offered his apartment if it wasn’t in such a state of disarray and he figured it’d be better for him to come over either way.

No one needs to see the sweet sunflower visiting him.

Nathan drove back to the residential area, parking his car in his spot before walking over to the Banshee Apartments to meet Mai. With the bags of goodies in hand, he made his way over.

He knocks on the door, smiling as he called out, “Hey Mai. It’s me. I brought some pastries.”

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[ ✉️ → Sunflower 🌻 ] Okay thats good

[ ✉️ → Sunflower 🌻 ] I just got the message that we should stay in so please stay safe

[ ✉️ → Sunflower 🌻 ] Ill see you soon again yeah?

[ ✉️ → Sunflower 🌻 ] Hey darling are you in a safe place?

[ ✉️ → Sunflower 🌻 ] It's cold out so dont forget your coat

[ txt :: Prince Charming ��🏻] Hiii!! I'm drinking tea @ Sakuya's so I'm very well, don't worry~ I hope you're safe and warm as well~~! [ txt :: Prince Charming 🤴🏻] shdbvo I wouldn't walk out in the snow without one, please ;-;

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[ N & Vulpe ] Amidst the Storm

@vulpe-mp

It wasn’t an unlikely meeting, really. Nathan had known that Vulpe taught at Zero to Hero, just that he didn’t go out of his way to find out when exactly. So, seeing him there when he was working out was still a pleasant surprise. 

Stares met, smiles exchanged, that was their passing until he finally caught him right in between his sets. He had managed to slip past Vulpe’s students leaving the dance studio and there didn’t seem to be people waiting outside so he assumed the other to be free, in which he then place his hand over his hip from behind and leaned to whisper.

“Seems like lady luck has graced me with her presence today, little fox,” he crooned, “how’d your classes go?”

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[sms>Nathan] Where are you? Are you alright? Respond soon.

[ ✉️ → Khonshu ] I’m safe. I’m at Babylon at the moment in my quarters. Seems like we’re stuck here until the snow lets up. Do you know what’s happening?

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[ N & Charlotte ] Asleep in a Nook

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Despite how he acted growing up, one of the escapes that remained in his life even into his adulthood had been reading. Books, he found, had been places he’d rather be in than reality. So he had been sneaking into the library in the island clad in clothes that would keep him hidden from sight. He doesn’t really let that side of him be shown to others.

So that’s when he found himself in Lion’s Den, sitting in a hidden corner of the bookstore, tucked in with a novel in his hands as he lets himself escape into yet another written world. This time he’s exploring Velaris, taking in the sights in his imagination alongside the characters of the book.

He had sat there for hours with a small stack of books beside him on the floor, going through one novel after another before he would bring them to the counter to be purchased. Though with the hours going by, it seemed that his energy had also come to pass with the time as he nodded off into yet another land, but this time in his dreams.

It had been near closing when he nodded off, but with his headphones cancelling out the sounds of the real world, the announcement for closing hadn’t woken him up and he lsat there, leaning against the wall with a book laying open on his lap.

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[ SOLO ] Post Holiday Shenanigans

Nathan spent his holidays and an additional couple of weeks after the holidays in Taiwan, meeting old friends, clients, and of course, spending time with his mother. Most of his days out of the island were spend with her, taking her out and spoiling her as she deserves. 

He nearly didn’t return to the island, but has decided to still do so. Independency and all that, he says, but really it’s more so to run away from certain things. It’s one thing he believes he’s good at.

As he returned to the island, he’s feeling revitalized and ready to return to is new life. With his remaining time off, he decided to go out for drinks and spend the few evenings racking up more clientele at Sakura and Babylon. Talking people up and a few looks and compliments here and there, some smiles and looks to throw their way and that was it.

By the end of the night, if he didn’t end up working, he’d be home soaking in the tub to soothe the aches in his bones with a hot bath. Letting the loudness of the club drain away with the coldness of the winter in his body, he’s able to relax on nights like these. The deadly calm within the eye of the storm.

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betrayal sentence starters edit as you see fit

what did they mean when they said ‘i can’t trust you’?

for months? you’ve been putting me through this for months?

how can you come back and even look me in the eye after all you’ve done

you didn’t mean that, right? please tell me you didn’t mean that

you swore you wouldn’t leave, you promised

after everything we’ve been through? seriously?

did i ever even know you?

please don’t do this, you’re all i’ve left

it wasn’t like that, it was us against you from the beginning

i was never on your side to begin with, don’t you get that?

but i’m doing this for you, for us, doesn’t that count for anything?

i know what you did, don’t even try

wait, how do you know about that

was it you? did you tell them? did you tell them the one thing i begged you not to?

i trusted you with my life, i trusted you with everything i had!

fuck, i regret ever having even met you

so, it was all a lie? nothing of what we went through mattered to you?

you could have stabbed me at least a thousand times before this, why now?

why didn’t you just kill me when you had the chance, huh?

did you have fun? did you enjoy yourself, pretending to be my friend?

i don’t want to hear it, i don’t care why you did it

we took you in, we cared for you, and this is what you were after the entire time?

i should have listened when they told me to stay away from you

the people i cared about… gone, all because of you and some stupid plan

you don’t get it, this is the only way, okay?

maybe if you learnt how to prioritise better, you would actually understand why i had to do this

i never meant to hurt you, it may have been a lie at first, but please, you have to believe me

tell me i imagined you leaving, tell me none of this happened and i’ll believe you

i’d rather die than be stuck with a traitor any moment longer

we all depended on you, how could you do this to us?

is it my fault you trust so foolishly and willingly?

i’m sorry, i know it’s meaningless now, but please, know i’m sorry

you’ll understand one day, you’ll understand i never actually meant to hurt you

you don’t even look dejected, do you enjoy playing with other people’s lives?

you took everything from me, you fucking bastard

i wish i’d have killed you when they told me to

you’re meant for so much more, why cry when you could join me?

i had to make you trust me, you would have never come this far, otherwise

there are far bigger things at stake here than your broken heart

why do you even care so much? you were using me just the same!

so i was right about you after all, i’m glad i never fully trusted you

you know what? you’re nothing more than a lesson to me now, so fuck off

so, now that we’re here, think you can tell me what you’re really after?

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[ N & Vulpe ] Little Fox

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Wearing a costume like this was risky and could easily result in a wardrobe malfunction. But as the evening progressed, Vulpe found that losing a feather or two was worth it in the end.

“I think you’ve lost something.”

He didn’t do it on purpose, of course, but the potential for icebreakers and some flirty banter were endless. A surprising and very welcomed gift. The fallen feathers returned to the dancer, he carried in his purse. Perhaps he could use them to flirt with again.

And oh, he found someone. His gaze would fall on the escort all night long, but would lose him out of sight with a blink of an eye. Now you see him, now you don’t.

Vulpe danced with some guy he didn’t bother to ask his name; a handsome fella, but he already knew the night wouldn’t end with him. That wouldn’t stop him to dance and flirt and even share a kiss.

Right. And left. And turn…

There he was again.

The fox demigod turned back to his dance partner to excuse himself, gently giving him a kiss and a promise he’d be back. He would later break that promise.

He sashayed and twirled, gliding over the dance floor effortlessly and ethereally, seemingly without destination in mind. Giving everyone he passed a little show, making them wonder, occupying a piece of their mind if even for the shortest of moments.

Then he halted, gracefully, next to his new target.

The dancer leaned in close, leaving no room for Jesus, teasing the man with one of the feathers he kept in his purse. Running the soft thing over any piece of exposed skin he found. “Oh, how chivalrous of you~” Vulpe mused, his London accent lacing every word, tucking the black feather behind the prince’s ear, “I wouldn’t have guessed form someone as wild in bed as you,” he continued in a whisper, gently pressing his lightly tinted lips on Nathan’s cheek and turned around to disappear in the crowd again…

There’s a hint of a smile on his lips as he seemingly ignores the black swan coming his way, and only really chose to acknowledge him when he came straight to him, specifically to entice him.

Nathan clicks his tongue as he offers the drink towards Vulpe, trying his best not to rip the damned feather from the other’s hand. There’s a low hum in the back of his throat as it made its last caresses over his skin before it was tucked behind his ear as if it was some sort of invitation for later.

His eyebrow raised as Vulpe whispered to his ear, and he nearly loses him right then into the crowd, but with one of the glasses now forgotten on the table, his hands were quick to pull him right back by his waist, the tutu bunching up between them, but he didn’t care. He didn’t care that it was scratchy against his bare skin as he kept a tight hold around his torso with a single arm.

“Nuh uh,” he begins with a whisper, his lips grazing the shell of his ear. “Now, where do you think you’re going, Little Fox?” he says as his lips pressed against the side of his neck, tracing a line up until he then switched to nipping at his earlobe. “You’ve come to play, and now you’re trying to escape?” he whispers in a disappointed tone before clicking his tongue. He pulls back only to down the drink in his spare hand and left the glass on the table.

“You do know a bed is not necessary for that, right?”

[ N & Vulpe ] Little Fox

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The night had went on with the festivities, and despite losing his cloak to a sunflower maiden earlier on, he seemed to fair well with the chill in the air, even with the undone doublet that exposed most of his chest.

He had seen some familiar faces in the ball. Some co-workers, new found friends, some of his clients, and new faces he hasn't seen before. Some dressed so elegantly, some taking the easy route (he doesn't blame them because he kind of did, too), there were even some who looked quite accurate to their costumes.

Though one of the people that seemed to hold his attention a bit more than others that evening was actually one of his previous clients. He wore a black tutu that looked straight out of the stage of Swan Lake and he was accompanied by a girl in a white dress. Interesting, he thought. He had considered coming up to him to say hi earlier on, but he had gotten distracted by the fleeting people around him.

It wasn't until later that their paths cross again while he was grabbing some punch for himself and he gives him a charming smile before speaking. "Want some?" he asks vaguely as he gives him a brief look as he ladled some punch into his glass. It was an invitation as he offers his glass to him.

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[ N & Mai ] Prince in a Warm Cloak

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Who would wear a bloomin’ sundress to a Halloween ball? And that without something to keep her warm? Must be dummy–

It’s Mai. Mai’s the dummy. And the worse part is, she knew where she left the fantasy cape she was supposed to wear. By the door. Even told herself not to forget.

Oh well, she forgot.

And now the Sunflora was cold. Who would’ve thought.

(Everyone)

She didn’t know anyone yet, so it wasn’t like she could ask someone to borrow a coat, or a cloak or even a sweater. The demigoddess contemplated asking one of the waiters passing with trays to borrow his tuxedo jacket, but decided against it. That would be inappropriate, right? Wouldn’t that be inappropriate?

(Yes, that would be inappropriate)

So she danced through shapes of purples and yellows and greens and reds, just to keep herself warm. She wasn’t very good at dancing, but she was having fun.

But dancing could only do so much and the goosebumps rose as the music slowed down. A pout appeared on the girl’s face as she kept moving on the beat of the song, rubbing her arms to keep warm from time to time.

Something got wrapped around Mai’s petite frame, causing her to start a little. She turns around to face the man dressed like royalty - though she wasn’t quite sure what the character was, exactly. She blushed as she relaxed, welcoming the warmth the cloak provided.

“Thank you~” the little sunflower beamed with the brightest smile, “I’m Mai; like the month!”

Upon taking an over all look at the little sunflower, the cloak was much too big on her, but that would mean that she’d be warm at least. Nathan didn’t really have issues with the cold, and he chalks it up to his godly lineage, what with the storms that he could bring forth and the chill it can bring in the air. 

Any other time, Nathan would’ve taken the opportunity to flirt with her much like he did back when he was in college, but he doesn’t. It wasn’t the he found her pitiful in her state, but something about how bright she is reminds him of something he rarely sees. A part of him gets reminded of how people operate, but she seemed genuine. Too genuine that he couldn’t bring himself to actually try and manipulate her. 

“It’s nice to meet you,” he says just enough over the music playing, “Maybe next time, a jacket or something would be nice to have. It’s getting colder,” he says with a smile. He didn’t mean for it to be mean, but just as a reminder that the cold is coming.

[ N & Mai ] Prince in a Warm Cloak

@maibeemp

Nathan had been greeting and smiling at the faces that pass by, hoping to maybe meet some more people to befriend or perhaps some more. Who knows? But his eyes seems to return to the girl wearing a flowy green sundress, wondering how she was able to handle the chill in the air. He watched her as she rubbed her arms from time to time, seemingly trying to keep herself warm. Cute, he thought before he finished his drink and placed the glass onto a passing tray as he moved from his spot.

He started unfastening the half cloak that he wore over his half done up doublet. She seemed to need it more than he does, so he comes up behind her and carefully draped the cloak over her shoulders as he leaned down to whisper. "Relax, you just seemed cold," he says softly before walking around to where she was seated and fastening the cloak properly on her. It easily covered her up and he smiles at her.

"I'm Nathan, by the way. What's your name, sweetheart?"

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[ N & Vulpe ] Little Fox

@vulpe-mp

The night had went on with the festivities, and despite losing his cloak to a sunflower maiden earlier on, he seemed to fair well with the chill in the air, even with the undone doublet that exposed most of his chest.

He had seen some familiar faces in the ball. Some co-workers, new found friends, some of his clients, and new faces he hasn't seen before. Some dressed so elegantly, some taking the easy route (he doesn't blame them because he kind of did, too), there were even some who looked quite accurate to their costumes.

Though one of the people that seemed to hold his attention a bit more than others that evening was actually one of his previous clients. He wore a black tutu that looked straight out of the stage of Swan Lake and he was accompanied by a girl in a white dress. Interesting, he thought. He had considered coming up to him to say hi earlier on, but he had gotten distracted by the fleeting people around him.

It wasn't until later that their paths cross again while he was grabbing some punch for himself and he gives him a charming smile before speaking. "Want some?" he asks vaguely as he gives him a brief look as he ladled some punch into his glass. It was an invitation as he offers his glass to him.

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[ N & Mai ] Prince in a Warm Cloak

@maibeemp

Nathan had been greeting and smiling at the faces that pass by, hoping to maybe meet some more people to befriend or perhaps some more. Who knows? But his eyes seems to return to the girl wearing a flowy green sundress, wondering how she was able to handle the chill in the air. He watched her as she rubbed her arms from time to time, seemingly trying to keep herself warm. Cute, he thought before he finished his drink and placed the glass onto a passing tray as he moved from his spot.

He started unfastening the half cloak that he wore over his half done up doublet. She seemed to need it more than he does, so he comes up behind her and carefully draped the cloak over her shoulders as he leaned down to whisper. "Relax, you just seemed cold," he says softly before walking around to where she was seated and fastening the cloak properly on her. It easily covered her up and he smiles at her.

"I'm Nathan, by the way. What's your name, sweetheart?"

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“Sorry to break your fairytale, Little Fox, but ballads don't end happily, and neither do the two of us.”

Nathan chose to go as the greater fate more commonly known as the Prince of Hearts from the Caraval Series. With eyes that matched his and the callousness they shared, it was perfect. Rather than go with an elegant look that a lot of available art for him portray, he chose to go for the “messy stable boy” look that he was also known to be seen more in common in the books. It just felt closer to his style, hence how he came to the conclusion that going in as Jacks might be the best given the short about of time that he had to get something together for the Hallow’s Eve Ball.