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[imaginc]

closed starter for @lovepctions​ based on this plot (third one). 

       as gemma headed towards the parking lot at the end of her shift, she could hear what sounded like a group of men in the distance - which immediately brought her discomfort. she glanced over in the general direction of the noise and caught glimpse of her new coworker being harassed by the same group of men. gemma’s protective and hotheaded side kicked in; she stomped towards the group in her glittery heels and matching purse, then proceeded to tell them off until they left the other femme alone. ���I’m sorry you had to see that. I just hate when guys act like fuckin’ creeps-” she huffed in irritation, then reached into her purse for a mirror to check her makeup in. “let me drive you home. it can be a regular thing if you want.” 

[morb1dg1rla]

@hauntedxwritings // for otis.

''you keep making that face it'll get stuck that way.''scout mumbled as she did the final touches on her latest victim,having dressed them up in corpse paint. her focus was on perfecting the make-up,not on him.

''you need something or are you admiring my work?''

[devirtute]

@dcrkcrown got oscar for winter

the office christmas party was a hit apparently, but oscar thought that was a given since he was the one in charge. as the ceo, he was dressed as santa. since he was him though, the pants were tighter and the coat was open. he also wasn't wearing a beard, just the hat. eventually he wondered off from the group to go to one of the bathrooms, slipping in to take a leak. when he was washing his hands in the sink, he noticed winter in the reflection of the mirror. "how long have you been there just watching me, perv?" he snickered, clearly joking. "hope you're enjoying yourself."

[hostiae]

he's been a watchful eye in paris for days now, his presence hidden from the vampires of the coven — careful not to raise alarm ( although, he's unafraid of them here ). his curiosity had gotten the best of him and although his convictions were no longer what they once were, he doesn't know whether to see armand, the master of the theatre, with pride or with heavy guilt for the sins committed to recreate him. both, perhaps. he had wanted to see him thrive.

it's not only armand, however, that has his attention. it's the two visiting, american vampires.

claudia, the child vampire is an absolute affront. not only to laws that he helped form only to abandon, but to any simple ethical code. not only is it innocence shattered, but a vampire who would always be limited by her mortal age. he cants his head, watching her from the entry of an alley as he steps into the light of the street lamps, announcing his presence.

❝ oh, child. what tragedy the world must have in store for you. ❞

@beautifulsavagegarden liked for a santino starter!

[gravesung-moving]

@rowan-revelry | serenity.

RIPOSTE IS GROWING DESPERATE. ALMOST TWO months have passed since she became a fugitive—from her school, her father, her country—and she's yet to turn up a single lead. if the situation that brought her here hadn't been her biggest failure, this would be it. so she decided to switch tactics.

this is a strange new place, but she's gotten her bearings quick enough. there is the matter of money: she can only afford to stay in her lodgings for a few more weeks at most. but for the first time in riposte's life, the most practical option—looking for a job to hold her down—is the one she least wants to pursue.

instead, she finds herself here, swordfighting a demon in an alleyway. go figure.

the experimental summoning ritual went very wrong. very, very wrong. the creature has her on the back foot, despite her quick and deadly movements as she lands fatal strike after fatal strike. riposte is not used to fighting beings of this caliber without jupiter's arcane support. her battle maneuvers are meant to be used by one half of a pair, leaving tactical openings for spells that never come. she feints to the side and waits a little too long; an infernal knee plunges into her sternum, sending her stumbling backward. now is when jupiter would lunge in and cover her with a close-range blasting spell, allowing her time to recover and blink behind their opponent for some kind of incapacitating blow.

but he doesn't cover her, because he's gone.

instead, the demon takes its narrow opportunity to finally pin down its very mobile opponent, clawed arms shoving her to the ground and maw opening wide as it prepares to bite. it is this image that serenity happens upon — perhaps after following the flashes of light and sounds of a violent scuffle, or perhaps by chance.

[indestructiblelittlefuckers]

@vocesofmd liked this for a "no-filter" Izzy

Izzy took a sip of his newly bought rum and leaned towards Frenchie slightly, who was standing next to him when Stede was trying to do.... whatever the hell he was trying to do ❝ In another life, you and I could be a thing. ❞ he nodded, stood straight and got back to his rum.

[ripscouta]

@htchhiker // cont.

❝ course they got to have meat on them. otherwise,what's the point ? ❞she smiles over at him,sharpening her beloved blade over the counter in the kitchen of the house. she always had to be prepared,and her blade needed to be sharp enough to cut through bone and flesh.

❝ nobody better not come by and hassle us. i'm not in the mood for the chase. ❞she's done now,slamming her blade into the wood,nice and pointy - nice and ready for it's next victim.

❝ alright,my knife is sharp enough. you wanna do something today ? anything you wanna do,bud. ❞

[ofovertime]

@ofdraiocht

"Normally I do not like taking anyone with me for my missions, so why did you want to come on this one? Gojou said you pretty much begged... Which we both know you would never do. What's the change of heart?" he question as they walked a bit. Nanami never really accepts taking kids with him but with what he was hearing from Gojo it seem like the other wanted a new light of things. Nanami wasn't the type of person to work with Gojou so he could imagine how annoyed the other ends up being just following the other around.

[riighteouspath]

@hellgiven !

eyebrows furrow softly as he watches her across the room. her focus on the several books laid open on the table. ( he wonders if she knows he’s there. ) blue eyes glance towards the plate resting in his hands -- sandwich artfully crafted and carefully placed on the dish. eyes return to her as he steps further into the room. “davina, you should eat something.”

[honeybuckin]

she waited patiently for the other to wake up . deep in thought while watching them sleep . never expecting to run into her ex in this manner . well , perhaps run was quite insensitive given the circumstances . " mornin' , " nazanin greeted softly as they groaned , adjusting to the pain of their wake state . " i was getting a little worried of ya' there . " | @proverbialsaints [ . . . ] based

[up1on]

when one case closes, another one opens: catharticism comes (to those who are lucky!) in the brief space of time that lapses between. if the blood doesn't stain. if your crooked spine continues to hold you together. if the void that meets you behind your eyes is enough to lull you asleep. she thinks it would creep into her bones with just the promise of respite. ❝   look, don't get me wrong ... i love a good sunrise as much as the next person—   ❞ gentleness unfurls the words from her tongue, a thin lipped smile blooming in the aftermath of their arrival. WHEN DID WE START DEBATING WHETHER THE NIGHTS OR THE DAYS WERE LONGER? in her hands she cradles two coffees, holding one out for erin. ❝   but i'm willing to bet it looks a hell of a lot nicer out there than it does in here. you want to come with? y'know - at least get out of here.   ❞

⁽ ¹ ⁾ @lindscys / ⁽ ² ⁾ starter call ... first official starter call

[showscourage]

the day is sluggish ; always is in the mornings . athos sits up , groaning and stretches , wishing he’d stopped after that fourth glass of wine the night before . still , there’s still an hour before anyone will see him . readying himself for the world has become routine now - sad as it is - but that’s what happens when milady de winter’s ghost haunts his every waking and sleeping moment . for she visited him again in the darkness ; her betrayed eyes glaring down at him while the flames licked all around them . 

athos shakes his head and stands , shakily , trying to plant his feet on the floor as firmly as he can while the pendant knocks softly against the skin of his chest . it’s as though she’s gripping him tightly . the need to scream is restrained ; something he’s learned to keep in with years of grief . after dunking his head in the bucket of icy water , he slowly pulls on his uniform , ignoring the hair dropping over his eyes as he puts on his hat and buckles his sword and pistol around his waist . 

hand on the doorknob , he turns it . “   mary ? a little early isn’t it ?   ” he tries not to be too sour with her . after all she is a good friend .

@vntagetee​ :: starter call :: for mary !!

[devirtute]

@comiiical got harris for dario

was he on the clock? yes. was his attention only on one client? also yes. harris made sure that he was the one assigned to the corner that dario was in and he continued to walk over to the man. this time, he took his sweet time to sit down next to him and hand him his drinks. "here you go handsome. i was told i was your good luck charm, so i can stick around for a little bit while you finish your drink." he smiled softly.

[gravdefy]

hazel eyes remained focused on the screen before her as she finished typing up some of the notes from the latest patient encounter. thankfully, the surgery went off without a hitch, and they were recovering nicely. within a few hours, they would be transferred from the cardiac icu to a regular room to finish up their recovery. within a few days, they would be cleared to go home as long as there were no complications.

as she locked the computer in front of her, she looked over to the side and caught sight of the new physician on staff. walking over, she rested her hand against the counter and flashed her a smile. ‘ i don't believe we've met. i'm dr. bekker and you @defygrav1ty must be the new physician that doctor rhodes talked about this morning. ’

[gui1lermodelacruz]

@sookiestackhcuse liked this for a starter

❝I have a question that might sound rude❞ Guillermo starts, hearing his tía's voice in his head, telling him never to ask a woman that. But maybe that's a bit of an old-school sort of thought. And okay maybe he is stalling. ❝Do you... age, I mean.... you are not human.❞

[shadowedresolve]

"Oh- hey! Is that you, Zenkichi?"

Ann has to say, running into Zenkichi here is quite the surprise - but not necessarily an unpleasant one at all. In fact... it's actually quite nice to see him again, especially in a moment like this when she's got time to kill. He's a working man, so it's not always easy to find chances to speak with him, and sometimes she wonders if he still feels out-of-place in the Phantom Thieves as the only adult and a newcomer... She hopes he doesn't feel that way. She won't deny that she enjoys spending the most time with the friends her own age, but that doesn't mean that she doesn't wonder how he's doing, sometimes.

So after a moment, she decides this is a good opportunity to catch up - if he's not busy, of course. There is one thing she's curious about, though...

"It's so good to see you! Aren't you based down in Kyoto, though? What brings you down here?"

@epitomees ( starter for zenkichi! )