#˗ˏˋ ˢᶜᵉᶰᵉ· ﹙ act ii ﹚ ﹕ strangers in the night.

[greenelight]

is   it   extra   to   roller   blade   right   into   a   party   ?   oh   definitely.   but   then   again   ,   maybe   it's   not   such   a   bad   thing   when   so   many   people   sort   of   expect   it   from   you most of the time.   the   crowd   parts   like   the   red   sea   to   allow   him   &   mary   jane   space   to   ride   into   the   middle   of   the   dance   floor   ,   mason's   hand   in   hers   not   as   a   cutesy   in - character thing   ,   but   more so   for   balance   since   he's   not   exactly   well   adjusted   to   the   roller   skates   yet.   as   he   struggles   to   keep   balance   ,   mary   jane   looks   as   flawless   as   ever   ,   even   giving   fucking margo   robbie   from   barbie   a   run   for   her   money   as   she   dons   her   aerobics   outfit   like   a   model   on   a   runway   walk   &   less   like   someone   just   attending   a   halloween   party.   when   it   comes   to   celebrity   status   ,   some   people   just   ooze   that   sort   of   vibe   effortlessly   with   how   they   carry   themselves   &   mary   jane   does   it   with graceful ease.   mason   often   wonders   what   her   secret   is , but he's too afraid to ask.

❝   okay   ,   we   made   our   grand   entrance.   lemme   rest   over here   for   a   minute.   ❞   mason   releases   mary   jane   from   his   hold   &   rests   his   back   against   a nearby   wall   ,   happy   to   have   support   for   just   a   short   while where he's not trying to avoid faceplanting onto the floor.   he   can   see   people   staring   at   his   friend   &   whispering   to   each   other   in between pining looks.   they're   all   probably   trying   to   muster   up   the   courage   to   talk   to   mary jane.   tch.   if   only   they   knew   how   approachable   she   really   was   ,   despite   her   glanderous   aura.   ❝   you   doin'   okay , red   ?   ❞   mason   asks   ,   pulling   out   gum   from   his   obnoxiously   yellow   fanny   pack   &   offering   it   to   here.   ❝   i   hope   i'm   not   embarrassing   you   here.   i   know   i'm   not   the   best   ken   ,   but   i'm   doing   my   best. i'm really more of an allan type , really.   ❞   he   pauses   ,   grinning.   ❝   why   did   you   ask   me   to   do   this   ,   huh   ?   is   peter   not   into   the   halloween   thing   ?   ❞

˗ˏˋ     ᶤᶰᵗ·     halloween   party   ﹕  🧛‍♂️   go   to   a   costume   party.   co   -   starring  @folkpoet   as   mary   jane   watson.

[greenelight]

mason   remembers   those   days   when   he   would   cross   an   ocean   just   to   go   see   the   man   he   was   falling   for   ,   how   he'd   spend   his   weekends   flying   over   to   him   ,   then   dozing   off   the   minute   he   was   in   his   arms.   sebastian   was   always   so   sweet   &   doting   whenever   he   arrived   to   him   in   the   middle   of   the   night   &   their   first   reunion   in   bed   would   always   be   sweet   &   gentle   ,   mixed   with   love   &   shared   kisses   in   between.   they   are   in   a   similar   position   now   on   the   couch   ,   the   love   still   the   same   ,   if   not   bigger   as   they   lay   with   one   another   ,   sebastian   finally   calm   after   all   his   cleaning   &   organizing.   he   appreciates   his   need   to   remain   tidy   ,   but   their   vacation   is   coming   to   an   end.   soon   they'll   be   going   back   to   work   full   time   &   they'll   have   less   moments   like   these   to   enjoy   ,   sans   the   weekend   of   course.   mason   sighs   ,   kissing   sebastian's   knuckles   even   as   he   stands   &   begins   talking   about   food.   he   does   want   to   eat   since   it's   been   a   while   since   their   last   meal   ,   but   it's   always   hard   to   separate   after   such   a   long   cuddle.   his   body   will   always   need   sebastian   to   remain   close   &   he's   accepted   that   fact   to   remain   true   for   the   rest   of   their   lives.

❝   oh   ,   you're   tempting   me   with   my   two   favorites.   that's   gonna   be   really   tough.   ❞   mason   kisses   sebastian's   knuckles   again   ,   so   doting   &   gentle   how   he   pays   attention   to   each   part   of   him   ,   happily   waiting   to   see   his   husband's   reaction.   ❝   i   honestly   could   do   some   pad   thai   if   i'm   being   honest.   when   was   the   last   time   we   had   good   take   out   food   that   wasn't   pub   or   heavy   food ?   ❞   he   giggles,   standing   to   join   his   husband   wherever   he   planned   to   go   ,   still   clinging   to   his   hand   ,   grinning   happily.   ❝   do   you   remember   that   chinese   food   we   got   from   that   one   place   in   london   ?   it   does   not   compare   to   our   usual   place   here in new york at   all.   aside   from   your   mom's   food   ,   the   food   in   london   tends   to   be   a   bit   heavy   for   me.   pretty   sure   i   gained   a   few   pounds   from   it   &   it   went   all   to   my   hips   ,   not   that   i   think   you   mind.   ❞

"okay. the husband will chill." he laughs before shutting his eyes, making a sincere attempt to calm himself down and stop bouncing around with ideas. snuggled up with mason on the couch, sebastian can hear his steady breathing, the soft shift of clothes on clothes, their bodies adjusting against each other. he tries to focus on that, on the subtle movements, on the sound of cars outside and birds in the backyard trees. that helps relax him down to a more manageable level, and by the time he opens his eyes again, he's a new person.

"see? better." strong hands snake up the back of mason's shirt and smooth over his bare skin, tracing around marks and moles he finds without even looking. that tracing turns to kneading after a minute, finding a bit of tension in his lower back. "this is what plane rides do to you," he tells @greenelight matter of factly, brows quirking. "i remember how tense you'd be after flying to see me, back when we were first dating. how we'd lay in bed and you'd doze off, and i'd lay beside you and massage your back. eventually i'd fall asleep too, but for a little while, i'd try to make you feel more comfortable beside me. the two of us sprawled in the bed where we first became whole."

sebastian leans in and noses mason's ear and temple, then shuts his eyes and casts his breathing in a slow, rhythmic pulse. "i'm happy we're home. i know i've said that a few times already, and i really do miss london... but this... here, on the couch with you, this is home. you're home."

if they fall in and out of sleep, neither of them notice. eventually sebastian adjusts and climbs off the couch, clinging to mason's hand as he does so. "let's order dinner. i'm feeling peckish." sebastian leans down, kisses mason's hair, and goes to retrieve his phone from the charger nearby. "pad thai?" he asks his husband, "or our favorite burgers? i could do either. up to you, broadway baby."

[greenelight]

if    you    would    have    told    the    aspiring    actor    that    his    husband's    former    handler    would    soon    become    a    very    close    friend    of    his    ,    he    would    have    called    you    insane.    was    it    wrong    for    him    to    judge    @satellitewar    [    as    emily    kelso    ]    simply    because    she    was    tied    to    his    work    in    treadstone    ?    absolutely    it    was    ,    but    it    made    sense    why    he    felt    that    way.    that    organization    kept    sebastian    from    living    the    quiet    life    he    so    rightfully    deserved    &    made    it    hell    for    them    to    be    able    to    enjoy    a    somewhat    normal    relationship    when    they    were    trying    to    make    things    work    long    distance.    now    ,    mason    understands    that    his    anger    was    misplaced    when    targeting    poor    emily    &    he's    learned    &    did    his    best    to    open    his    heart    to    the    woman    ,    especially    now    that    she    no    longer    is    connected    to    treadstone.    she    means    a    lot    to    sebastian    &    he    wants    to    make    peace    with    her    if    that's    what    he    wants    ,    though    now    he    does    it    because    he    actually    wants    to    &    sees    the    woman    beyond    her    original profession.    she's    smart    ,    a    workaholic    &    maybe    a    little    socially    clueless    ,    but    she    is    good    deep    down    &    mason    makes    note    of    that.

sebastian    had    to    run    &    get    more    hors    d'oeuvres    for    their    hang    out    ,    leaving    the    two    of    them    alone    with    their    glasses    of    wine    in    hand.    this    was    the    perfect    opportunity    to    ask    emily    about    what    working    with    sebastian    was    like    ,    especially    when    it    comes    to    the    small    little    crush    he    knew    she    used    to    have    for    him.    mason    predicts    the    eyeroll    that    emily    immediately    gives    him    ,    the    blush    on    her    cheeks    definitely    from    the    query    &    not    the    delicious    wine    sebastian    had    poured    them    earlier.    ❝    i    knew    you    were    going    to    ask    me    all    these    questions    one    day    ,    ❞    she    manages    with    a    pout    &    all    mason    can    do    is    grin    wickedly    in    response    ,    sipping    his    wine    as    if    he    is    nothing    but    innocent    in    his    query.    ❝    i    mean    ,    can    you    blame    me    for    being    curious    ?    you    did    say    how    infuriating    he    could    be    when    it    came    to    direction    ,    so    i    can't    help    but    wonder    why    that    did    something    for    you    ?    d'you    like    bad    boys    ,    em    ?    you    like    chatty    brits    ?    ❞    mason    snorts    as    he    tries    to    control    his    laughter    ,    almost    spilling    his    wine    in    the    process.    ❝    i    mean    ,    no    shame    if    you    did.    i    clearly    do    ,    since    i    married    the    man    ,    but    c'mon.    it's    just    us    girls    here    .    .    .    ❞    he    winks.    ❝    you    can    be    honest.    &    then    you    can    tell    me    more    about    this    new    target    of    yours.    going    for    blondes    now    ,    i    hear    ?    ❞

[greenelight]

the   adrenaline   of   performing   on   stage   is   pumping in his veins   as   he   settles   down   inside   his   dressing   room   ,   the   roar   of   the   applause   still echoing   in   his   ears.   tonight's   performance   was   especially   perfect   tonight   ,   with   the   full   cast   giving   it   their   all   &   the   crew   changing   scenes   &   props   with   flawless   ease.   not   every   show   can   go   that   smoothly every time ,   &   it   really   lifted   everyone's   spirits   to   get   that   applause   ,   that   recognition.   it's   a   constant   reminder   of   why   they   all   love   this   sort   of   work   they   do   &   why   they   wouldn't   change   it   for   the   whole   damn   world.   mason   sighs   ,   smiling   brightly   as   he   takes   a   moment   to   let   it   all   soak   in   ,   happy   that   people   seemed   to   enjoy   the   show   so   much that the applause lasted for a while , which led to a second bow moments after the first.   he's   about   to   begin   taking   off   his   stage   make   up   when   he   hears   a   knock   &   the   door   &   then   his   smile   only   widens   at   the   sound.   oh , he   knows   who's   behind   that   door.

still   in   costume   ,   mason   opens   the   door   &   is   greeted   with   two   large   sets   of   bouquets.   hiding   from   behind   the   flowers   are   both   his   husband   &   emily   ,   to   his   great   surprise ,   &   he   stands   aside   to   allow   them   both   the   chance   to   come   in   ,   shocked   that   the   former   handler   managed   to   make   it.   he   thought   she   was   coming   to   his   show   next   weekend   ?   either   he   got   his   dates   mixed   up   ,   or   this   was   a   pre   -   planned   surprise   she   concocted   with   sebastian.   ❝   don’t   i   know   you   ?   ❞   emily   teasingly   asks   before   going   in   for   a   hug   &   mason   gleefully   accepts   ,   almost   lifting the smaller woman   up   off   the   floor   from   just   how   happy   he   is   to   see   her.   ❝   oh   my   god   ,   you   surprised   me   !   i   was   totally   not   expecting   you   !   ❞   he   releases   her   ,   damn   near   on   the   verge   of   tears   when   he   does.   shit.   he   shouldn't   get   so   easily emotional   like   this   ,   but   he   can't   help   it   !   he   loves   seeing   people   he   loves   watch   him   work.   it   just   means   the   whole   damn   world   to   him.   ❝   how   did   you   like   it   ?   was   i   good   ?   did   you   like   the   cast   ?   did   you   have   to   console   seb   when   i   died   on   screen   ?   ❞   mason   turns   to   his   husband   ,   gifting   him   a   quick   kiss   in   greeting.   ❝   god   ,   this   is   so   great   !   i'm   so   glad   you're   here   !   we   have   to   go   get   a   drink   after   this.   i   have   stage   door   stuff   i   have   to   do   ,   but   if   you're   willing   to   wait   ,   you   should   go   out   with   us   !   pleeeease   ?   i'll   get   on   my   knees   &   beg   if   i   have   to   !   ❞

˗ˏˋ     ᶤᶰᵗ·     dressing   room   ﹕   romancing   the   stone.   co   -   starring   @satellitewar   as   emily   kelso.

[greenelight]

anytime   they're   apart   ,   the   reunion   is   always   something   to   behold.   it   could   be   for   a   day   or   even   just   a   few   hours   ,   but   no   matter   the   time   or   distance   ,   they   always   come   together   as   one   just   the   same.   as   mason   arrives   from   after   a   long   &   arduous   rehearsal   ,   his   husband   is   there   right   as   he   arrives.   arms   are   outstretched   as   mason   falls   right   into   them   ,   incredibly   exhausted   ,   but   never   too   tired   to   give   sebastian   a   proper   greeting. the   former   hitman   wraps   his   strong   arms   around   the   actor   &   brings   him   closer   to   his   chest   ,   mason   responding   with   a   gentle   sigh   of   contentedness.   ❝   broadway   baby   ,   ❞   coos   sebastian   as   he   ruffles   mason's   fluffy   hair   &   the   actor   can't   help   but   smile   as   he   shuts   his   eyes   ,   feeling   safe   &   incredibly   at   peace.

❝   mmm   yes   ,   that's   me.   one   broadway   baby   ,   at   your   service.   ❞   they   stay   like   that   for   a   while   until   they   are   finally   interrupted   ,   the   jingling   of   a   familiar   collar   announcing   the   arrival   of   their   cat   ,   bumblebee   ,   who   weaves   in   &   out   of   their   legs   with   a   happy   purr.   mason   bends   down   &   pets   the   cat   until   she's   satisfied   &   pounces   away   ,   allowing   mason   to   divert   his   attention   back   to   his   husband   ,   sighing   as   he   reaches   up   to   cup   his   cheek   ,   eyes   speaking   nothing   but   admiration   for   the   man   before   him.   ❝   god   ,   i   missed   you   ,   ❞   he   says   with   a   sigh   ,   his   happy   smile   now   turning   small   &   slightly   apologetic.   ❝   sorry   i'm   a   bit   late.   construction   delayed   me   a   bit   &   traffic   was   horrible   ,   but   i'm   here   &   ready   to   be   fed the delicious dinner you told me about.   i'm   also   ready   to   curl   in   bed   as   soon   as   we're   done.   is   that   okay   with   you   ?   ❞   hazel   eyes   grow   wide   like   saucers   ,   pleading   with   husband   to   agree   ,   though   he   knows   damn   well   sebastian   would   never   deny   such   a   request.   ❝   i   had   a   pretty   hard   day   &   i   need   you   ,   baby.   i   really   ,   really   just   wanna   lay   with   you.   ❞

˗ˏˋ     ᶤᶰᵗ·     greene   brownstone   ﹕   personalized   ask.   co   -   starring   @wineassassin   as   sebastian   greene.

[greenelight]

❝   i   don't   think   this   is   coming   out   right.   ❞   a   frown   forms   as   mason   eyes   his   progress   on   the   poor   pumpkin   sitting on the table before   him   ,   trying   to   decide   what   is   the   best   way   forward   with   his   budding   masterpiece   ﹙   or   disaster   - piece   as   he'd   like   to   call   it   ﹚.   he   loves   all   things   halloween   , but   he's   not   a   particularly   creative   person   in   terms   of   arts   &   crafts   ,   usually   leaving   that   sort   of   task   up   to   his   best   friend   ,   who   is   a   graphic   designer & much more artsy.   here   ,   it's   just   him   ,   sebastian   &   emily   trying   to   carve   pumpkin   to   set   outside   on   the   front   porch of the brownstone   &   none   of   them   are   really   very   art driven   ,   but   who   knows   ?   maybe   they're   having   a   way   better   time   with   their   pumpkins   than   mason   is   with   his. though frankly , anyone's pumpkin would look beautiful compared to whatever it was mason just created.

with   a   regretful   sigh   ,   mason   turns   his   pumpkin   around   to   show   everyone   what   he's   managed   to   come   up   with.   the   face   looks   a   bit   mangled   &   the   smile   is   definitely   lopsided   ,   looking   less   like   a   friendly   pumpkin   &   more   like   something   out   of   a   horror   film.   ❝   it's   supposed   to   be   mickey   mouse's face   .   .   .   ❞   even   as   he   says   that   ,   he   knows   he   did   not   succeed   in   the   likeness.   quickly   ,   he   turns   the   pumpkin   back   around   ,   ready   to   move   on   &   chuck   his   creation   where   it   belongs   ━━   in   the   fucking   dumpster.   ❝   well   .   .   .   i'm   sure   you   guys   did   better   than   me.   at   least   ,   i   hope   you   guys   did. c'mon ! lemme see what you've managed to make in the last hour.   ❞

˗ˏˋ     ᶤᶰᵗ·     the   greene   brownstone   ﹕   🎃   carve   pumpkins   together.   co   -   starring  @satellitewar   as   emily   kelso.   guest   starring   @wineassassin   as   sebastian   greene.

[greenelight]

please mason just give me one chance

❝   baby   .   .   .   did   you   forget   the   part   about   us   being   married   ?   ❞   sometimes   mason   can't   believe   such   a   tall   ,   handsome   &   charming   british   man   can   be   so   silly   &   goofy   underneath   all   his   complicated layers.   it's   like   a   part   of   him   that   he   only   reveals   to   a   select   few people   &   somehow   ,   he's   managed   to   earn   his   trust   , which means that   he   can   act   like   this   on   a   regular   basis.   it   only   reminds   the   actor   just   how   much   he   loves   &   adores   him   ,   &   cements   the   fact   that   he   made   the   right   choice   when   choosing   his   life   partner.

❝   you   kinda   have   endless   chances   with   me , bash.   you   entered   the   ultimate   cheat   code.   ❞   mason   grins   ,   waving   the   hand   where   his   wedding   ring   rested   ﹙   &   will   keep   resting   there   forever   ﹚.   ❝   if   only   everyone   knew   what   a   real   dork   you   are   deep   down.   except   i'm   kinda   glad   only   a   few   people   know   the   truth.   makes   me   feel   special   .   .   .   it's   like   a   secret   sebastian   club   &   i'm   the   president   of   it   ,   obviously.   ❞

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when    it    comes    to    the    rush    of    adrenaline    &    excitement    the    young    actor    feels    on    the    stage    ,    mason    always    believed    nothing    could    ever    compete    with    such    a    wonderful    feeling.    it    was    one    of    the    few    things    that    brought    him    happiness    in    his    simple    little    world    ,    but    all    of    that    changed    the    moment    he    met    @wineassassin.    now    he    finds    his    heart    beating    fast    as    he    takes    the    stage    to    give    his    bow    ,    but    the    tempo    of    his    heart    beat    doubles    the    moment    his    eyes    see    sebastian    in    the    audience    ,    standing    up    &    applauding    perhaps    the    loudest    of    anyone    in    the    crowd.    mason    has    always    adored    entertaining    ,    always    loved    performing    &    having    others    appreciate    his    work    ,    but    the    sound    of    the    people    cheering    in    the    crowd    seems    to    fade    away    as    his    eyes    lock    with    sebastian's    ,    the    world    only    existing    for    the    two    of    them    now    ,    only    the    sound    of    his    husband's    applauding    the    only    thing    echoing    in    the    theatre.    it    feels    good    to    have    an    audience    ,    but    it    feels    amazing    to    have    such    a    dutiful    supporter    &    the    fact    that    sebastian    intends    to    continue    being    this    way    while    watching    every    show    of    his    every    evening    he    comes    on    makes    mason    feel    incredibly    lucky    for    sure.    he'll    always    love    the    cheers    from    a    crowd    ,    but    he    finds    he    enjoys    making    his    partner    proud    of    him just a bit more.

the    curtain    falls    &    now    the    cast    begin    to    congratulate    &    hug    one    another    ,    singing    everyone's    praises    for    another    job    well    done.    just    as    mason    is    hugging    his    fellow    cast    members    ,    he    spots    sebastian    approaching    him    with    a    bouquet    of    flowers    ,    flowers    that    are    somewhat    forgotten    as    he    rushes    to    mason    &    envelops    him    in    a    big    hug    ,    uncaring    of    the    eyes    that    now    stare    at    them    as    they    embrace    &    reunite    in    the    middle    of    backstage.    mason's    eyes    shut    for    a    moment    as    he    soaks    in    the    beauty    of    sebastian's    comforting    hug    ,    wishing    he    could    stay    like    this    forever    if    he    didn't    have    other    obligations    to    attend    to.    after    a    moment    ,    sebastian    finally    parts    from    him    ,    his    smile    beaming    as    he    takes    a    moment    to    admire    his    husband    ,    looking    at    mason    as    if    he    were    something    precious    to    adore    &    not    as    a    man    who    probably    should    go    &    take    a    quick    shower.    ❝    hey    ,    can    we    talk    about    how    amazing    you    were    tonight    ?    ❞    sebastian    clearly    wants    to    gush    about    mason's    performance    ,    his    eyes    brighter    than    the    spotlights    that    shine    on    him    during    a    monologue.    it    only    makes    mason    fall    deeper    for    him    ,    but    all    he    does    is    smile    ,    caressing    his    husband's    cheek    in    the    most    affectionate    manner    possible.    ❝    stop    ,    you're    going    to    embarrass    me    in    front    of    my    colleagues.    ❞    he    winks    ,    teasing    him    just    a    bit    despite    knowing    everyone    in    the    cast    knows    just    how    ❛    close    ❜    he    &    sebastian    tend    to    be.    reaching    for    his    hand    ,    he    laces    their    fingers before    bringing    it    up    to    his    lips    ,    kissing    rough    knuckles    before    unveiling    &    even    bigger    smile    ,    one    he    reserves    for    sebastian    only.    ❝    c'mon    baby    ,    why    don't    you    let    me    get    dressed    &    we    head    out    of    here    ?    you    can    gush    about    me    once    you've    fed    me    some    french    fries    or    something    because    i    am    hungry.    ❞    he    chuckles    ,    still    holding    &    clinging    to    his    hand    as    he    steps    on    to    his    tip    toes    .    kissing    his    cheek.    ❝    let's    get    out    of    here.    i'd    like    to    spend    some    time    with    you    before    i    gotta    rest    to    do    it    all    again    tomorrow    !    ❞

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husband

❝    make    me    tortellini    soup    .    .    .    i    mean    ,    i    love    you.    ❞

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it's   rare   when   he   allows   himself   a   chance   to   go   out   like   this   ,   especially   in   places   like   this   where   there's   so   much   close   dancing.   but   he   did   promise   his   friend   mary   jane   that   he'd   join   her   on   a   night   out   dancing   with   friends   ,   both   as   her   dance   partner   &   maybe   a   bit   of   a   her   protector   since   peter   couldn't   be   around   to   join   in.   as   he   waits   for   the   redhead   to   arrive   to   the   scene   ,   he's   facetiming   sebastian   &   showing   him   a   bit   of   the   club   &   all   it's   splendor.   i   wanna   dance   with   you   next   time   i'm   there.   you   know   how   to   move   your   hips.   cue   a   playful   eyeroll   from   the   aspiring   actor   as   he   gives   his   boyfriend   all   his   love   ,   saying   goodbye   &   promising   to   call   him   back   later   as   he   witnesses   the   gorgeous   redhead   finally   enter   into   the   club.   as   expected   ,   her   entrance   has   everyone   gawking   &   staring   ━━   her   perfectly   tailored   outfit   showing   off   every   bit   of   her   curves   as   she   walks   up   toward   the   bar   when   mason   sat.   its   admirable   how   the   redhead   dresses   up   so   well   as   if   every   outing   is   an   event   &   an   opportunity   to   be   her   best   self   ,   though   mason   knows   she   does   it   because   she   actually   enjoys   looking   good   ,   not   for   any   attention   from   admirers   ,   but   just   for   her   own   benefit.   it's   rare   to   meet   someone   like   that   nowadays   ,   which   is   why   mary   jane   has   quickly   become   one   of   mason's   favorite   people   to   hang   out   with. what you see is what you get from her , never afraid to be anything but her genuine self.

once   their   eyes   meet   from   across   the   dance   floor   ,   mason   chuckles   as   the   redhead   squeals   in   excitement   ,   rushing   over   to   him   in   the   blink   of   an   eye.   how   she's   able   to   run   in   high   heels   of   all   things   baffles   mason   to   no   end   ,   but   he   has   no   time   to   dwell   on   it   as   he's   pulled   into   a   deep   hug   ,   followed   by   a   sea   of   kisses   on   either   sides   of   his   cheeks.   the   kisses   are   a   little   unexpected   ,   but   not   at   all   unwelcomed   as   he   tries   to   give   her   a   kiss   back.   once   they   pull   away   ,   he   hears   laughter   pointed   at   him   &   immediately   he's   confused   ,   until   someone   passes   over   a   compact mirror   &   he   sees   the   reason   why.   faint   marks   of   smudged lipstick   are   now   present   all   over   his   pale   cheeks.   no   doubt   the   scene   will   definitely   make   people   looking   at   mary   jane   jealous   of   him.   if   only   they   knew.   ❝   wow   mj   ,   i   didn't   realize   you   felt   this   way about me.   ❞   all   teasing   of   course   ,   bringing   the   red   head   in   for   a   true   &   long   hug.   ❝   wait   until   i   show   seb   how   you've   branded   me.   i   think   he's   gonna   kick   out   of   it . . . or wish he had done it first.   ❞   her hand   in   his   ,   he   tugs   the   redhead   onto   the   dance   floor   ,   not   wanting   to   waste   another   moment   now   that   she   has   finally   arrived   to   the   party   scene.   mary   jane   wanted   to   dance tonight   ,   so   who   was   he   to   deny   her   ?   &   he   decides   to   wear   the   kiss   marks   on   his   face   proudly , not caring about the looks he will get the rest of the night.   maybe   he   also leaves it all on   to   keep   any   unwanted   suitors   away   for   peter's   sake. after all , he deeply cares about mj's relation with him , as he does with every little thing about her.

˗ˏˋ     ᶤᶰᵗ·     nightclub   ﹕   lipstick.   |   co   -   starring   @folkpoet   as   mary   jane   watson.

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it's   become   a   rare   thing   to   have   maddy   over   at   his   house   ,   mostly   because   she's   no   longer   of   the   age   where   she   needs   someone   else   to   watch   her.   mason   fondly   recalls   the   days   when   maddy   was   only   just   learning   how   to   crawl   ,   offering   to   watch   her   whenever   greg   needed   a   moment's   rest   from   adjusting   to   fatherhood.   they've   become   quite   close   as   the   years   passed   ,   so   he'd   like   to   think   she   sees   him   as   a   trustworthy   person   to   come   to   whenever   she   needs   help.   of   course   ,   when   maddy   came   over   his   house   for   their   already   pre   -   planned   uncle   &   niece   day   outing   ,   he   was   surprised   to   see   her   looking   so   down   ,   especially   when   he   knows   she's   been   prepping   for   a   musical   at   her   high   school.   ❝   we're   not   talking   ,   ❞   she   mentions   to   him   when   explaining   the   situation   ,   referring   to   her   best   friend   nora   ,   who   mason   has   an   inkling   she   has   feelings   for.   there's   no   reason   given   as   to   why   they're   not   talking   ,   so   he's   unsure   if   it   was   based   on   a   fight   or   just   waning   feelings.   he   doesn't   want   to   pry   &   accidentally   re   -   open   some   wounds   that   are   already   slowly   healing   ,   so   he   just   does   all   that   he   knows   he   can   do   ━━   try   to   make   her   smile   &   forget   her   worries   for   a   while.

❝   sometimes   that   happens   ,   you   know   ?   ❞   he   nods   ,   remembering   himself   how   he   &   hannah   stopped   talking   for   a   few   years   when   life   got   crazy   ,   reuniting   much   later   when   they   needed   each   other   most.   ❝   i   know   it   must   hurt   ,   but   try   not   to   focus   on   it   too   much.   'sides   ,   we   have   a   fun   day   planned   just   the   two   of   us   &   you   bet   your   butt   i'm   going   to   spoil   you   like   crazy.   just   don't   tell   your   dad   &   all   will   be   good.   ❞   he   grins   ,   but   it   soon   falters   just   as   quickly   ,   softening   as   he   lets   a   hand   rest   on   her   shoulder.   ❝   everything   will   work   out   in   time   ,   ❞   he   reassures   ,   confident   in   his   own   words.   ❝   just   take   a   deep   breath   &   try to keep   on   living.   it's   all   you   can   do   at   this   point   &   it's   better   than   letting   this   eat   you   up   inside.   trust   me   ━━   i   should   know.   i've   got   plenty   of   experience   with   this   sort   of   thing.   ❞

˗ˏˋ     ᶤᶰᵗ·     mason   &   seb’s   apartment   ﹕   north   by   northwest.   |   co   -   starring   @seesstars   as   madeline   wambsgans.

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fresh   off   the   stage   from   another   successful   show   ,   mason   had   intended   to   spend   his   evening   resting   fully   before   his   next   performance   tomorrow   evening.   of   course   ,   he   had   to   head   to   his   dressing   room   in   order   to   clean   off   what   was   left   of   his   stage   make   up   ,   so   color   him   surprised   to   find   the   tall   x   -   man   standing   there   ,   waiting   for   him.   oh   ,   so   this   is   the   infamous   gambit.   the   one   who   is   so   head   over   heels   for   his   friend   ,   yet   rogue   did   her   best   to   keep   him   at   a   distance.   he's   certainly   not   as   charming   as   anna   marie   described   him   to   be   ,   his   curt   tone   catching   him   a   little   off   guard   after   having   heard nothing   but   praise   & applause moments   ago.   of   course   ,   when   mention   of   rogue   being   missing   is   finally   expressed   ,   mason's   whole   face   drops   &   panic   begins   to   slowly   settle   in.   ❝   she's   what   ?   ❞   without   another   word   ,   mason   rushes   to   check   his   phone   that   he   left   on   the   vanity   ,   searching   for   a   text   or   a   missed   call   ,   but   finding   nothing.   shit.   where   in   the   hell   could   she   be   ?   she   had   been   feeling   rather   sad   about   the   situation   between   her   &   remy. could   she   have   just   left   in   need   of   space   ?   if   she   was   in   danger   .   .   .

❝   i   don't   .   .   .   she   hasn't   called   or   texted   me   at   all.   the   last   text   we   shared   was   like   ,   a   day   ago.   ❞   this   isn't   looking   good.   forgetting   his   initial   plans   ,   mason   reaches   for   his   coat   &   begins   to   quickly   put   it   on   ,   trying   to   think   of   where   else   she   might   be   before   assuming   the   worst.   ❝   my   apartment   ,   ❞   he   states   to   gambit   ,   hazel   eyes   wide   &   full   of   fear.   ❝   she   has   a   key   to   my   apartment.   i   told   her   she's   welcome   to   hang   there   even   if   i'm   not   around.   have   you   checked   there   ?   we   can   go   see   right   now.   ❞   mason   grabs   his   keys   &   heads   to   the   door   ,   motioning   the   x   -   man   to   follow.   ❝   c'mon   ,   let's   go.   she's   my   friend   &   i'm   gonna   help   you   find   her.   & nothing you say is gonna change my mind. ❞

〆 —  @greenelight  ,    ❝ may i help you?  ❞

                    this wasn't how gambit wanted to meet one of anna marie's closest friends for the first time, but truthfully, he didn't really care at this moment. she was missing. rogue was missing. completely awol without any trace. either she went running off for some emergency or she's in danger, both completely possible at once. he knew rogue, though so did this mason greene. sometimes, conversations are best had with certain people, remy knew this. so if he didn't know where she went, then mason may be the next best thing. ❝ you know who i am, mon ami. i'm lookin' for rogue.  ❞ his tone was sharp, demanding, nothing like the suave silk that mason may have been told about. ❝ she may have run off again & you may know where she is. so, what do you know?  ❞

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❝   okay   ,   i   am   semi   -   ready   for   this   exorcist   watch   party   you   so   insisted   on   having.   ❞   mason   is   at   clara's   door   ,   a   pillow   tucked   under   his   arm   ,   along   with   a   bowl   of   fun - sized   halloween   candy   that   he   places   in   his   friend's   open   hands.   when   he   made   the   aside   comment   that   he's   never   seen   the   exorcist   ,   it   was   insisted   that   they   remedy   this   fact   with   a   viewing   at   clara's   place the very next evening.   he   didn't   have   the   time   to   mention   that   he   hasn't   &   doesn't   want   to   see   the   exorcist now or ever   ,   but   he   knew   he   wouldn't   be   able   to   say   no   to   clara   even   if   he   tried.   once   she   set   her   mind   on   something   ,   that   was   that   &   he   didn't   really   want   to   argue   about   it.   besides   ,   they   don't   really   get   to   spend   a   lot   of   time   together   ,   so   maybe   this   will   be   a   good   chance   to   bond   &   get   to   know   each   other on a more one on one basis.   nothing   brings   people   closer   together   than   movies   that   make   you   almost   piss   your   pants.

❝   i   say   semi   -   ready   because   i   really   don't   think   i'll   ever   be   fully   prepared   for   what's   about   to   happen.   ❞   mason   makes   his   way   inside   clara's   home   ,   kicking   off   his   shoes   before   settling   himself   down   on   the   couch   ,   the   pillow   now   being   used   as   a   sort   of   support   &   comfort   as   he   hugs   it   close   to   his   chest.   ❝   i   had   a   friend   who   showed   this   film   in   a   theater   she worked at as   apart   of   their   month   long   halloween   movie   re   -   release event   &   people   fucking   walked   out   &   asked   for   refunds   because   it   was   too   scary.   the   fact   that   a   movie   this   old   still   freaks   people   out   is   terrifying.   ❞   he   sighs.   ❝   clara   ,   why   do   you   wanna   torture   me   ?   can't   we   watch   casper   or   nightmare   before   christmas   instead   ?   ❞

˗ˏˋ     ᶤᶰᵗ·     clara’s   apartment   ﹕   📺   watch   horror   movies   together.   co   -   starring  @inblueroses   as   clara   brewster.

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˗ˏˋ     ᵉˣᵗ·     MoMA   front   entrance   ﹕   we've   got   a   big   ,   big   day   ahead   of   us.   |   co   -   starring @eueclid   as   alice   bingley.

despite   being   the   smaller   of   the   two   ,   alice   manages   to   walk   a   hell   of   a   lot   faster   than   mason   does   ,   making   the poor aspiring actor   struggle   as   he   tried   to   catch   up   as   best   he   can.   he   weaves   through   the   busy   morning   traffic   of   pedestrians   trying   to   get   to   work   ,   appointments   &   whatever   else   is   going   on   in   their   lives   ,   his   long   legs   proving   useless   against   alice's   budding   enthusiasm   for   the art museum.   when   mason   agreed   to   going   to   the   art   museum   with   her   ,   he   didn't   think   they'd   be   going   at   the   peak   hours   of   the   morning   where   the   foot   &   car   traffic   were   at   its   worse.   he   likes   going   to   the   MoMA   as   much   as   the   next   person   ,   but   maybe   not   to   this   degree   ,   not   enough   that   he   has   to   stop   to   apologize   to   a   mom   &   their   daughter   for   tripping   over   the   bluey   stuffed   animal   the   little   girl   decided   to   toss   onto   the   sidewalk   right   as   mason   approached.   was   it   done   on   purpose   ?   probably.   but   even   so   ,   mason   felt   bad   about   stepping   on   a   beloved   character   like   bluey   ,   &   he   was   still   no   where   near   close   to   reaching   up   with   his   friend.   shit.

with   the   MoMA   finally   in   sight   ,   it   allows   mason   time   to   finally   catch   up   with   his   friend   ,   who   stopped   right   at   the   steps   to   admire   the   building.   he   doesn't   even   know   if   she   noticed   how   far   behind   he   got   the   moment   they   started   walking   ,   but   at   least   they   made   it   right   when   the   museum   was   about   to   open   ,   waiting   with   crowds   of   tourists   &   elementary   school   students   dying   to   get   in.   silence   falls   around   them   as   they   wait   in   line   to   check   in   with   their   tickets   &   of   course   ,   as   if   purposefully   timed   ,   mason's   stomach   growls   with   clear   disdain.   in   order   to   wake   up   early   ,   mason   skipped   breakfast   so   he   could   make   it   to   alice's   place   on   time   ﹙   he   was   still   five   minutes   late   but   better   late   than   never   ﹚.   now   he's   gonna   pay   the   price   for   it   for   the   rest   of   the   day   ,   unless   he   can   somehow   convince   her   to   head   to   the   cafe   first   before   they   spend   their   whole   day   buried   in   the   galleries.   ❝   aliiiiceeee.   ❞   he   sings   her   voice   out   like   a   siren   luring   his   prey   ,   paired   with   a   charming   smile   &   the   biggest   brown   eyes   anyone's   ever   seen.   ❝   could   we   pleeeeease   go   to   the   cafe   &   have   breakfast   before   we   start   our   tour   ?   i'm   dyiiiiing   of   hunger.   i   skipped   breakfast   just   to   wake   up   early   for   you.   ��   one   would   argue   ten   thirty   is   not   really   that   early   ,   but   that's   honestly   subjective.   ❝   i'll   even   buy   you   a   muffin   or   whatever   you   want.   please   ?   you   missed   me   almost   getting   trampled   back   there as we were walking.   i   almost   murdered   a   bluey   doll   with   my   foot   !   a   nice   cappuccino   &   an   egg   sandwich   would   really   lift   my   spirits & it'll totally get me ready to talk about art all day.   ❞

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˗ˏˋ      ᵖʳᵒˡᵒᵍᵘᵉ·      ﹙      tags      ﹚      ﹕      part   two.

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everything   in   this   place   feels   like   something   out   of   a   movie   ━━   the   work   station   for   some   crazy   mechanic   or   engineer.   the   large   models   &   creations   are   well   displayed   while   loose   parts   run   rampant   across   open   tables   ,   a   mix   of   chaos   ,   yet   slightly   polished   ,   though   he   supposes   that   does   describe   tony   stark   best.   he   didn't   mean   to   break   anything   within   the   first   five   minutes   of   being   in   the   room   ,   but   he   didn't   realize   such   fancy   builds   were   also   fragile   too.   thankfully   ,   tony   seemed   less   than   caring   about   his   little   blunder   which   makes   mason   immediately relieved   ,   as   there   was   no   fucking   way   he   could   ever   replay   whatever   it   was   he   broke , even with his now increasing stardom.   being   called   to   come   over   here   is   still   registering   in   his   mind   ,   glad   for   the   chair   tony   ❛   offers   ❜   &   sits   down   ,   wheeling   around   to   face   him   fully.

❝   your   wife   is   a   fan   ?   ❞   a   hand   is   placed   over   his   chest   ,   incredibly   touched by the reveal.   moved   even.   he   knows   he's   become   a   bit   more   popular   since the success of his current running   show   ,   but   he   hadn't   realized   extremely   famous   figures   would   now   be   looking   his   way.   mason   smiles as he leans   back   in   the   chair   a   bit   ,   allowing   a   bit   of   comfort   to   his   tense   muscles.   ❝   aww   ,   that's   sweet.   that's   .   .   .   definitely   not   what   i   was   expecting.   sebastian   mentioned   you   wanted   to   do   something   nice   ,   but   i   didn't   realize   it   was   for   miss   potts.   er   ,   sorry   .   .   .   i   guess   it's   mrs.   stark   now.   ❞   he   wonders   if   tony's   seen   any   of   his   shows.   does   he   even   like   theatre   ?   considering   he   said   his   wife   is   a   fan   &   didn't   mention   himself   ,   he   gathers   not   ,   which   is   fine   by   him.   the   theatre   isn't   for   everyone.

❝   what   exactly   did   you   have   in   mind   ?   i   mean   ,   this   house   tour   has   been   pretty   amazing.   i   think   i   can   offer   you   just   about   whatever   it   is   you   think   would   delight   mrs.   stark   best.   you   want   tickets   ?   front   row   seats   ?   or   maybe   we   do   a   private   show   here   ?   i   think   i   can   work   something   out   with   the   directors   ,   especially   if   i   tell   them   you   are   the   one   who's   interested   .   .   .   ❞

i think i broke something.

❝  replaceable.   ❞ the sound of a broken toy is familiar, second nature to a toolmaker. toymaker. god. stark plays with his own monikers like figures in a cabinet, the being of creation and destruction in one man. mason could ruin the entire gallery and it wouldn't matter. an inventor's memory is worth more than a thousand trinkets left unfinished. an idle hand drops the screw, brown eyes finally landing on the half torn robot on the floor. protocol 04014. faulty design anyway. ❝  — you caught me on a good day. ❞ he shrugs, towel removed from his neck. pep loves his show, the famous mason greene now a household name. [ so when tony calls in a favor from sebastian, he trades a little house tour for a promise showstopper. ] ❝  y'know — my wife is a huge fan.   ❞ stark stretches, kicking the chair to the other. ❝  not many people can make her laugh [ NOT EVEN ME! ] so i wanted to do something special for her.    ❞