#˗ˏˋ ᵃᶜᵗ ᶤ· ﹙ ic ﹚ ﹕ make 'em laugh.

[greenelight]

when   being   cast   for   this   upcoming adventure   film   ,   mason   had   originally   thought   that   they   would   be   filming   on   a   sound   stage   or   with   a   green   screen   that   would   be   heavily   edited   later   on   after   their   performances   were   recorded.   instead   ,   they   are   told   they   are   to   film   a   few   scenes   on   location to give a more immersive experience to the audience   &   apparently   their   chosen destination   would   be   the   country   of   atlantis.   mason's   never   traveled   so   far   ,   let   alone   to   such   a   beautifully lush place like atlantis before   ,   but   he   was   excited   at   the   prospect   of   exploring   the   land   & the cities there   ,   only   to   discover   that   many   of   the   atlanteans   were   not   pleased   at   their   sudden presence.   apparently   the   studio   did   not   get   prior   permission   from   the   king   to   film   their   scenes   here   ,   so   now   they   are   heavily   watched   by   many   of   the   citizens   to   ensure   they   do   nothing   disrespectful   ,   especially   considering   how   well   protected   &   beautiful   their   land & technology   is.   the   whole   situation   has   kept mason   so   on   edge   that   he   didn't   expect   to   run   into   the   princess   of   atlantis   herself during one of his morning walks.   he   feels   awkward   as   he   stands   before   her , frozen like a statue   ,   unsure   if   he   should   bow   or   curtsy   in   her   presence.

❝   um . . . i'm   really   sorry   about   this   .   .   .   about   all   of   this   ,   ❞   he   offers   ,   wringing   his   right   wrist.   ❝   i   can   confirm   that   we   actors   &   most the   crew   had   no   idea   the   studio   didn't   get   clearance   to   film   here.   sorry   if   we   are   intruding   on   your   home.   ❞

˗ˏˋ     ᵒᵛᵉʳᵗᵘʳᵉ·     entering   the   stage   ﹕  @satellitewar   as   princess   kida.

[greenelight]

it   was   an   evening   of   bliss   full   of   gentle   touches   &   loving   caresses   as   they   took   their   time   to   love   one   another   &   become   one   ,   chasing   that   high   together   until   they   finally   fell   back   into   the   bed   in   a   tired   heap.   the   sheets   were   undone   &   their   clothes   were   scattered   across   the   floor   ,   but   cleanliness   was   the   last   thing   on   their   minds   as   they   hurry   to   curl   into   one   another   once   again   ,   soaking   in   the   afterglow   together   as   they   wait   for   their   heartbeats   to   settle   into   a   steady   pace.   mason   still   can't   believe   he's   going   to   be   in   australia   with   atticus   soon.   he's   truly   never   traveled   outside   of   the   country   before   &   he's   admittedly   a   little   scared   of   the   idea   simply   because   it's   such   foreign concept to him.   but   he   knows   he's   in   good   hands   if   he   has   atticus   at   his   side   to   guide   him   ,   &   who   knows   ?   maybe   in   the   long   run   ,   he'll   end   up   getting   addicted   to   travel ,   &   heading   to   australia   is   just   opening   the   door   to   many   more   places   they   can   visit   together.

curled   up   at   his   side   ,   mason   gently   caresses   atticus'   chest   absentmindedly   as   he   looks   up   at   him   ,   happy   to   enjoy   the   silence   they   share   all   while   admiring   his   lover.   his   brain   is   still   a   bit   scrambled   from   their   earlier   activities   ,   but   once   he's   finally   able   to   relax   &   focus   on   his thoughts   ,   he   leans   in   to   kiss   him   gently   ,   still   unable   to   stop   touching   him   as   he   speaks.   ❝   what   are   your   parents   like   ?   ❞   it's   a   little   out   of   the   blue   ,   but   maybe   not   by   too   much   since   they   were   just   talking   about   meeting   them   before   they   got   .   .   .   distracted.   ❝   i   bet   you   had   such   a   nice   upbringing   &   the   best   childhood.   did   they   always   support   you   wanting   to   be   a   journalist   ?   ❞   mason   pauses   ,   cheeks   reddening   as   he   changes   the   subject   again   ,   but   for   good   reason.   ❝   did   .   .   .   did   you   mean   it   when   you   said   you   would   marry   me   one   day   ?   ❞

It felt like everything was a fairy tale, from first meeting Mason in his bookshop in New York City to coming back to visit him after he just couldn't get that barista out of his head to dating him to leaving behind his livelihood for the possibility of a life with him. He didn't regret a single thing. Having him in his arms now felt better than anything he'd done in relation to his career — he'd trade the whole thing away as long as Mason could still be with him in the end. So Atticus kisses him — and kisses him, and kisses him. Their fairy tale would continue, this time in his home country, and it would be perfect. He already knew his parents would love him — the amount of times he talked to them on the phone about his boyfriend, the amount of times they begged to meet him, and now they finally would. Now the real question was, did they surprise his mom and dad, or give them time to get excited to meet Mason? Atticus had a feeling he'd be waiting to ask this for a little bit.

“ I love you too. ” He breathes out, laughing softly as Mason's tongue traces around his mouth. He backs them both up, making sure his boyfriend is pressed against the wall before he moves in to kiss him again — but instead of doing so, he hovers barely an inch away from his lips, smiling as what he wants to say runs through his mind. “ I love you, Mason Greene. ” He repeats, moving to kiss his cheeks and jaw, then finally moves down to his neck. He wants to be with him forever — has he even said it before? “ I'm going to marry you one day. I promise. ” Atticus murmurs, running his hands over Mason's chest before he kisses him properly again.

[greenelight]

it   is   normally   good   practice   to   become   well   acquainted   with   the   friends   &   loved   ones   that   are   an   important   staple   in   your   lover's   life.   of   course   mason   wants   to   be   a   good   boyfriend   &   do   his   part   to   keep   up   appearances   now   that   he   &   sebastian   have   become   more serious   ,   but   there   is   still   that   tinge   of   hesitation   &   fear   that   hovers   over   him   ,   afraid   of   his   secret   being   revealed   to   more   than   just   sebastian's   inner   circle.   while   he's   done   a   good   job   of   keeping   his   more   animalistic   urges   under   control   ,   its   normal   to   be   frightened   of   a   possible   slip   &   last   thing   he   ever   wants   is   to   harm   someone   important   in   sebastian's   life.   he   won't   ever   harm   his   lover   ,   as   they   are   bonded   &   mated   in   that   way   that   prevents   that   from   ever   happening   ,   but   there   is   always   that   slim   chance   of   something   triggering   in   mason   that   may   lead   him   to   slipping   &   while   it's   never   happened   ,   now   that   he   has   someone   he   cares   so   deeply   for   ,   he   can't   help   but   worry   of   the   possibility   of   it   happening.

emily   kelso   is   as   charming   &   lovely   as   sebastian   painted   her   out   to   be.   the   literal   epitome   of   sunshine   incarnate   ,   yet   not   fully   comfortable   socially   to   allow   those   rays   to   fully   extend.   mason   finds   himself   endeared   to   her   almost   immediately   when   sebastian   first   introduced   them   &   now   here   they   are   on   their   first   outing   together   sans   his   lover   &   the   anxiety   is   a   bit   high   ,   but   he   couldn't   say   no   when   she   asked   to   spend   time   with   him.   that   &   he   hasn't   been   vinyl   shopping   in   quite   some   time   ━━   perhaps   he   can   find   some   old   sinatra   vinyl's   to   surprise   sebastian   with   later.   ❝   what   kind   of   music   do   you   enjoy   ,   emily   ?   ❞   lithe   fingers   flip   through   the   rows   of   vinyl's   in   search   of   something   for   his   lover   ,   all   while   paying   close   attention   to   the   woman   who   is   also   searching   for   herself.   thank   goodness   for   record   stores   ━━   they   always   seem   so   dark   &   dim.   a   perfect   place   for   a   vampire to hide.   ❝   i   honestly   didn't   take   you   for   a   vinyl   person.   ❞

˗ˏˋ     ᵒᵛᵉʳᵗᵘʳᵉ·     entering   the   stage   ﹕ @satellitewar   as   emily   kelso.

[greenelight]

for   the   first   time   in   his   immortal   life   ,   the   former   pianist   feels   blessed   knowing   he   no longer needed   to   sleep.   this   ability   allows   him   all   the   time he wanted   to   admire   his   new   lover   as   he   comfortable   sleeps   in   his   arms   ,   long   fingers   gently   caressing   through   his   curls   as   he   allows   sebastian   the   rest   he   so   deserves.   what   a   plot   twist   this   man   has   become   for   him.   an   eternity   of   loneliness   ,   a   life   cursed   with   sorrow   now   brightened   fully   by   this   professor's   existence   ,   pushing   his   way   into   the   vampire's   life   despite   the   resistance   mason   initially   put   up   upon   their   first   meeting.   he   normally   believes   himself   to   be   stronger   when   it   comes   to   avoiding   others   advances   ,   but   sebastian   was   different   from   those   who   usually   pursue   him.   they   had   an   immediate   connection   &   understanding   of   one   another   that   was   rarely   ever   found   ,   enticing   the vampire   to   pursue   this   friendship   with   him   ,   but   of   course   ,   romance   eventually   found   its   way.   there   was   true   fear   in   mason's   non   -   beating   heart   when   he   revealed   to   the   professor   what   he   really   is   ,   but   somehow   sebastian   managed   to   accept   him   all   the   same   ,   knowing   that   despite   his   monstrous   form   ,   he   was   the   one   he   was   meant   to   be   with.   a   lifetime   of   loneliness   has   soften   him slightly   ,   he   fears   ,   but   he   can't   resist   the   human   any   longer   ,   not   when   he's   managed   to   make   him   fall   for   him   ,   a   task   he   never   thought   to   be   possible.

mason   continues   his   gentle   caresses   until   finally   the   professor   stirs   hours   later   ,   blue   eyes   meeting   his   own   hazel   as   he   smiles   ,   leaning   in   to   gift   his   lover   a   good   morning   kiss.   ❝   mmm.   you   slept   beautifully   ,   ❞   he   mumbles   against   his   lips   ,   deepening   their   reunion   a   bit   with   a   heady   sigh   ,   having   wanted   to   continue   their   physical   exploration   since   their   first   kiss   the   night   before.   never   did   he   think   he'd   find   something   that   tasted   better   than   blood   ,   the   professor's   lips   the   closest   to   something   sweet   he's   ever   had in over a century.   the   vampire   has   no   need   to   breathe   ,   but   he   parts   to   give   sebastian   a   moment to compose himself   ,   tucking   his face   into   the   crook   of   his   neck   &   plying   gentle   kisses   along   the   sensitive skin.   he   won't   dare   to   bite   or   mark   him   here   ━━   to   do   so   would   be   an   invasive   &   terrible   move ,   &   mason   refuses to   do   that   to   him   ,   not   unless   he   expresses   the   desire   to.   ❝   to   sleep   ,   perchance   to   dream   .   .   .   what   did   you   dream   of   ,   my   darling   ?   ❞   mason   purrs   ,   kisses   now   moving   to   his   jaw.   ❝   i   quite   enjoyed   holding   you   all   night.   it   felt   so   peaceful   &   safe   watching   you   rest.   i   honestly   think   i   could   do   that   for   longer   if   you'd   let   me.   ❞

˗ˏˋ     ᵒᵛᵉʳᵗᵘʳᵉ·     entering   the   stage   ﹕   @wineassassin   as   sebastian   moran.

[greenelight]

the   white   bear   sebastian won him moments earlier stays   firmly   tucked   under   his   arm   as   he   follows   the professor   over   to   the   ferris   wheel   ,   the   tall   metal   structure   a   heck   of   a   lot   more   intimidating   up   close.   this   carnival   date   truly   has   turned   out   to   be   a   lot   more   fun   that   mason   imagined   ,   feeling   so   carefree   for   the   first   time   in   what   feels   like   years.   the   professor   brings   out   his   more   fun   &   playful   side   ,   a   part   of   him   he's   had   to   keep   tucked   away   ever   since   he began pouring   himself   into   the   heartbreaker   case.   mason is   terrible   when   it   comes   to   taking   time   off   for   himself   ,   but   tonight   has   proven   to   him   just   how   important   it   is   to   enjoy   life   when   given   a   chance   to   breathe   ,   especially   if   it   means   spending   more   time   with   someone   as   wonderful   as   sebastian   moran.   he   sighs   ,   admiring   him   as   the   professor   rambles   excitedly   about   the   view   they'll   see   overlooking   the   city   once   they   reach   the   top.   he   really   is   so   sweet   &   genuine.   mason   never   did   believe   he'd   ever   fall   in   love   again   ,   but   sebastian   makes   it   so   easy   &   he's   never   felt   so   safe   as he does holding   his   hand   in   his   own.

the   line   for   the   ferris   wheel   doesn't   last   too   long   &   soon   they   make   it   inside   their   own   little   bench   ,   the   attendant   making   sure   they're   strapped   in   before   closing   the   door.   mason   was   being   truthful   when   he   said   he   wasn't   afraid   of   heights   ,   but   the   ricketiness   of   the   old   ferris   wheel   does   leave   him   a   bit   uneasy   ,   his   body   jumping   as   the   ride   begins   to   move   ,   a   hand   placed   over   sebastian's   when   he   reacts.   ❝   sorry.   ❞   mason   smiles   apologetically   ,   sitting   back   &   attempting   to   get   comfortable.   ❝   i   forgot   how   shaky   these   rides   can   be.   haven't   been   on   one   of   these   things   since   i   was   a   boy.   ❞

˗ˏˋ     ᵒᵛᵉʳᵗᵘʳᵉ·     entering   the   stage   ﹕  @wineassassin  as   sebastian   moran.

[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]

its   hard   to   believe   mason has   become   so   lucky   in   life recently   ,   once   believing   he'd   forever   spend   an   eternity   either   alone   or   unhappy   all   his   life   ,   but   that   all   changed   the   moment   sebastian   came   into   the picture.   a   chance   encounter   at   uncle   trenton's   funeral   &   that's   all   it   took   to   bring   them   together   ,   their   eyes   meeting   from   across   the   room   despite   the   depressing   air   surrounding   them   ,   finding   a   positive   light   from   one   another   that   neither   could   ignore   despite   their   mutual   sadness.   mason   had   tried   to   deny   any   feelings   he   had for the lonely bachelor   ,   knowing   his   parents   had   intended   him   to   marry   his   friend   hannah   for   years   now   ,   but   the   pull   of   their   growing   love   became   too   strong to ignore   ,   so   much   so   that   not   even   social   constructs   could   keep   them   apart   &   despite   the   distance   they   had   between   their   home   &   classes   ,   it   would   never   be   enough   to   deny   what   they've   found   together. all it took was sebastian's persistence & that first , romantic kiss & now mason is forever tied to him for all eternity.

the   winter   night   drags   on   through   the   window   as   he   rests   his   head   on   sebastian's   shoulder , relaxing after a wonderful meal together.   his   parents   have   only   allowed   him   the   chance   to   visit   the bachelor   alone   thinking   this   friendship   could   provide   the   hale   family   some   monetary   benefits   ,   unaware   of   the   romance   brewing   between   the   two   men.   it   was   a   bit   nerve - wracking   lying   to   his   parents   ,   but   they   wouldn't   have   let   him   come   here   otherwise   &   sebastian's   soothing   ,   gentle   kisses   are   enough   convincing   to   make   his   guilt   melt   away.   they   enjoy   the   sight   of   snow   falling   down   from   the   sky   as   they   curl   in   closer   together   ,   soaking   in   all   that   lost   time   from   living   so   far   apart.   ❝   i   never   believed   in   true   love   until   i   met   you   ,   ❞   comes   sebastian's   admission   in   a   soft   ,   lovesick   tone   ,   &   that   is   enough   to   make   mason   pull   him   in   for   a   proper   kiss   ,   his   shyness   melting   as   he   clings   desperately   to   his   clothes   ,   wishing   for   more   of   his   touch   ,   for   more   of   this   togetherness.   ❝   it's   freeing   .   .   .   being   able   to   do   this   after   so   long   ,   ❞   mason   rasps   against   his   lips   ,   shorter   kisses   gifted   as   they   both   attempt   to   catch   their   breath.   ❝   i've   never   been   in   love   before   .   .   .      i   didn't   think   there   would   ever   be   an   opportunity   for   me   to   find   happiness   until   your   eyes   met   mine. i'm happy you convinced me to pursue this. ❞ another sigh. ❝ so happy you didn't give up on me.   ❞

˗ˏˋ     ᶤᶰᵗ·     the   moran   mansion   ﹕   lots   &   lots   of   flirting   prompts.   co   -   starring   @wineassassin   as   sebastian   moran.

[greenelight]

the   fire   provides   such   a   nice   warmth   on   such   a   cold   night   ,   silence   falling   between   the two men   as   they   curl   around   the   flames   in   an   attempt   to   warm   up   before   they   sleep.   hazel   eyes   curiously   drift   over   to   the   knight's   helmet   as   he   remains   with   his   armor   on   despite   them   taking   a   rest   ,   as   he   has   done   every   night   since   they   began   this   journey together.   the   prince   is   grateful   for   din's   help   in   keeping   him   hidden   &   helping   him   flee   to   another   city   across   the   kingdom   ,   but   he   can't   help   but   wonder   why   he   insists   on   keeping   himself   hidden   from   him   ,   especially   now   when   things   are   so   quiet   with   no   chance   of   anyone   approaching   them   without   giving   themselves   away.   the silence   between them continues   on   as   mason   ponders   if   he   should   bring   it   up   or   no   ,   knowing   it   would   be   best   to   keep   it   to   himself   ,   but   his   inquisitive   mind   will   not   rest   until   he   knows the reason for his need for mystery.

❝   does   your   armor   not   cause   you   discomfort   ,   sir   djarin   ?   ❞   the prince   poses   the   query   as   one   of   care   ,   which   he   does   have   genuine concern   considering   how   intricate   &   heavy   his   armor   appears   to   be. carrying that much weight after a long day cannot be good on the muscles.   ❝   there   is   no   need   to   hide   yourself   when   it   is   just   us.   i   assure   you   that   you   can   be   comfortable   &   allow   your   body   to   fully   rest   if   you   so   desire.   ❞

˗ˏˋ     ᵒᵛᵉʳᵗᵘʳᵉ·     entering   the   stage   ﹕  @satellitewar   as  din   djarin.

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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.

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there   is   fear   in   the   prince's   eyes   as   he stands before   the   strange   elf   as   he   attempts to make   his   way   down   the   forest. he trembles   as   he   moves to retrieve   a   sword &   point   it   forward   ,   but   it's   clear   he's   had   no   real   proper combat experience   with the weapon   at   all.   aside   from   his   daily   fencing   classes back at the castle   ,   the   prince   has   no   experience   when   it   comes   to   fighting   others. even   now he   can   see   that   he   is   outmatched   here   ,   already   slowly taking   a   step   back   as   he   debates   staying   his   ground   or   running away   &   hoping   to the higher powers that be that they   don't   catch   him.

mason   keeps   his   hood   up   as   best   he   can   ,   not   wanting   to   give   away   his   identity to this stranger.   if   it   fell   at   any point in   time during their altercation   ,   his   appearance   would   easily   reveal   just   who   he   is   &   that   might   make   him   a   more   appealing   target   to   this   stranger   ,   especially   when   his   family   is   so   hated.   ❝   i   am   only   trying   to   cross   this   way   ,   ❞   the prince   says   coolly   ,   still   pointing   the   sword   at   their   chest.   ❝   please   let   me   pass   &   let   us   avoid   bloodshed.   i   mean   you   no   harm.   i'm   just   a   humble   traveler.   ❞   well   .   .   .   not   just   a   traveler   ,   but   they   don't   need   to   know   his   whole   story.

˗ˏˋ     ᵒᵛᵉʳᵗᵘʳᵉ·     entering   the   stage   ﹕   @moonsworn   as   leitha   maurilya.

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❝   you   seem   to   be   in   good   spirits.   ❞   it   has   been   a   few   months   since   mason   last   saw   his   friend   &   neighbor & honestly   , he   was   beginning   to   worry   that   something   bad   had   happened   to   her.   it's   become   a   sort   of   normal   thing   for   her   to   have   work   &   run   off   on   some   last   minute   assignment   ,   but   this   time   felt   different   for   some   reason   &   even   though   carol   came   back in one piece   ,   she   seemed   different   somehow.   something   about   the   way   she   carried   herself   seemed   a   lot   more   confident now ,   &   she   smiled   a   lot   more   &   seemed   to   almost   hum   whenever   she   was   moving   from   one   place   to   the   other   ,   her   hair   like   literal   sunlight   & flowing wherever   she   went.   it's   not   as   though   carol   has   never   been   a   happy   person   ,   but   something   has   definitely   changed.   this   time   away   from   here   did   something   positive to   her   &   mason   can't   help   but   be   curious   as   to   what   that   might   be , though he's pretty sure he's got it all figured out.

❝   you   wanna   talk   about   what   you   did   while   you   were   gone   ?   ❞   a   pause   ,   quickly   followed   by   a   mischievous   &   devilish   grin.   ❝   or   who   you   did   ,   more   accurately   ?   ❞   mason   waits   for   carol's   reaction   as   he   hides   his   smile  with   a   sip   of   his   tea   ,   waiting   to   hear   for   her   to   deny   or   explain   her   situation   ,   but   he   merely   just   shakes   his   head.   ❝   don't   worry   ,   i   won't   judge   you   ,   but   it's   kinda   clear   you've   been   getting   some   good   .   .   .   well   ,   you   know   ,   if   you're   bouncing   around   all   happy   like   a   disney   princess.   so   spill.   who   is   he   ?   ❞

˗ˏˋ     ᵒᵛᵉʳᵗᵘʳᵉ·     entering   the   stage   ﹕  @warbyrds   as   carol  danvers.

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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    ?    ❞

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so   this   was   what   had   ken   worried   all   this   time   ?   it's   true   ,   it's   been   difficult   for   mason   to   secure   a   job   on   the   stage   since   he   always   seems   to   miss   certain   criteria   that   producers   are   looking   for   ,   but   he   doesn't   let   it   get   him   down   &   now   with   proper   friends   &   therapy   ,   he   feels   like   he   can   keep   going   as   long   as   he   needs   to.   however   ,   it   doesn't   make   it   hurt   any   less   when   rejection   does   come   ,   but   the   ache   is   immediately   soothed   in   knowing   that   it   is   his   brother   that   got   the   role   instead.   he   may   not   ever   admit   it ﹙ or he'll playfully boast maybe ﹚   ,   but   ken   really   does   have   that   star   quality   that   mason   could   easily   see   making   it   into   hollywood   one   day.   mason's   dreams   don't   stretch   that   far   ━━   he   wants   to   remain   on   the   stage   &   soak   up   the   spotlight   ,   but   ken   ?   he   could   literally   go   anywhere.   this   is   just   one   step   into   that   dream   becoming   a   reality   &   he   couldn't   be   happier   to   know   he's   doing   the   damn   thing.   it's   sweet   that   ken   was   thinking   of   him   &   his   feelings   ,   but   if   anything   ,   he   never   needs   to.   mason   will   always   celebrate   his   friend   &   all   his   accomplishments.   they're   family   &   that's   what   family   does   right   ?

when   they   break   their   hug   ,   mason   notes   the   tears   in   ken's   eyes   ,   but   rather   than   make   a   cheeky   remark   like   he   usually   would   ,   he   says   nothing about it   ,   beaming   from   ear   to   ear.   ❝   ew   ,   get   your   rank   rotted   milk   breath   away   from   me , dude !   ❞   mason   playfully   shoves   ken   away   ,   though   he   does   put   just   a   touch   of   strength   to   it   ,   if   only   to   prove   a   point.   ❝   that's   for   not   telling   me   sooner.   don't   keep   shit   like   this   from   me   ,   okay   ?   i   get   you   don't   wanna   see   me   heartbroken   ,   but   i'm   a   big   boy   ━━   i   can   handle   my   emotions & rejections.   'sides   ,   it's   you   &   you   deserve   the   big   stage   too   !   one   day   ,   we'll   do   something   together.   i   dunno   what   ,   but   it's   gonna   happen   ,   i   know   it   will.   ❞   &   he   means   it   too.   ❝   now   ,   as   for   celebrating   ,   we   could   do   a   movie   ,   but   i   was   thinking   more   like   ,   going   out for food or something.   if   that   isn't   your   cup   of   tea   ,   we   could   do   a   mix   &   like   ,   order   in   &   watch   a   movie.   ❞   mason   gently   knocks   his   fist   into   ken's   arm playfully.   ❝   the   moment   the   words   transformers   came   out   of   your   mouth   ,   you   caught   my   attention.   i   could   watch   the   cartoons   or   the   movies   any   day   of   the   week.   ❞

                    although he wasn't surprised by mason's overwhelming support & affection, ken still felt the relief replace the weight on his shoulders as if he expected this reaction anyway. it was due to his own guilt & care for his brother that caused him to feel like this, wishing he could share this success with the one who deserved it more than him. mason was talented, ambitious & passionate, more than anyone in this industry. he wished others could see the same potential & give him the same chance. ken would always have faith that said time would come, yet he worried mason would start to disbelief in that dream. without mason, there was no ken.

                    despite his constant cockiness & sarcastic nature, ken let out the vulnerability that only mason was privy to witness. ken didn't have many friends, or any apart from the one before him. none could handle his nature for as long. barbie liked him, yet he panicked whenever he saw her to realise. sebastian was fond of ken too, but ken worried he held mason back. all of these anxieties in his own head, yet commanded his feelings nonetheless. tears prick the corner of his eyes, head dropping as he holds back the overwhelming relief swelling in his chest. now, he felt like he could celebrate the fact. ❝ thanks, man, really.  ❞ he sniffs, eventually raising his head to meet mason's eyes. ❝ i just want you to be there with me. i ... i can't do this without you. dude, you're all i've got.  ❞ he smiles, albeit a couple tears drop as he does so. then, he smirks & rolls his eyes. ❝ try tasting it. want a kiss?  ❞ a beat, nodding before placing his hands upon mason's arms. ❝ sure, sure. what do you have in mind? the transformers movie? or tron? or ... do you mean actually go outside?  ❞

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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.

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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.

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mason   never   imagined   his   life   would   ever   be   anything   like   this   ,   sharing   a   sandwich   with   an   actual   princess   while   overlooking   the   gorgeous   city   of   atlantis   from   the   highest   cliff.   it   feels   like   overnight   things   have   changed   in   his   life   &   career   for   the   better   &   now   after   all   his   hard   work   &   maybe   slight   turmoil   ,   he's   finally   getting   the   acting   career   he's   always   dreamed   of   having.   of   course   ,   it   would   be   better   if   he   was   acting   on   the   stage   ,   which   is   where   his   true   love   lied   ,   but   hey   ,   he   won't   complain   about   the   good   things   that   have   been   given   to   him   ,   along   with   the   bonus   additions   that   have   been   sprinkled   along   the   way.   the   king   of   atlantis   is   still   upset   with   their   sudden   intrusion   on   their   land   to   film   this   project   ,   but   thankfully   kida   doesn't   seem   to   harbor   the   same   grudge   ,   even   going   as   far   as   spending   time   with   mason   in   between   shoots.   it's   during   this   time   that   he   sends   sebastian   off   to   take   a   break   so   he   could   enjoy   some   one   on   one   time   with   kida.   with   the   princess   at   his   side   ,   he   needn't   have   to   worry   about   acting   as   his   bodyguard   ━━   the   woman   can   clearly   hold   her   own   ,   which   makes   mason   thankful   that   she   never   decided   to   be   hostile   toward   him   &   the   crew   when   they   first   arrived.

❝   that   milo   guy   of   yours   sure   is   a   character.   a      regular   nerd   ,   but   a   sweetheart.   ❞   mason   says   in   between   bites   of   his   sandwich   ,   laughing   as   he   recalls   his   brief   interaction   with   the   linguist   the   other   day.   ❝   he   would   not   stop   talking   to   me   about   the   atlantean   writing   he   found   on   some   old   pillars   deep   in   the   city.   i   honestly   could   barely   follow   what   he   was   saying   ,   but   he's   so   vibrant   &   happy   to   gab   that   i   couldn't   help   but   just let him go on.   what   a   charming   little   nerd   you   got   there.   glad   he   managed   to   stay   in   atlantis   for   you.   ❞   milo   &   kida   certainly   are   not   the   pair   he'd   ever   imagine   being   together   ,   but   oddly   enough   it   works   &   it's   actually   really   endearing   to   see   them   be   so   soft   with   one   another   during   quiet   moments   when   they   think   no   one   is   looking.   he   only   wishes   he   could   experience   more   of   those   moments   with   sebastian   at   times   ,   but   it's   a   lot   harder   to   do   during   a   shoot   like   this   ,   where   everyone   is   walking   everywhere   &   privacy   is   hardly   a   thing   you   can   have.

❝   how   did   you   convince   him   ?   ❞   the   princess'   query   comes   out   of   the   blue   so   suddenly   that   mason   isn't   quite   sure   what   she   is   referring   to   at   first.   it   takes   him   a   moment   before   he   realize   she's   referring   to   sebastian   &   briefly   his   cheeks   redden   a   bit   as   he   tries   to   play   it   off   as   nothing   but   just   a   casual   relationship   ,   but   even   an   actor   like   him   can't   play   that   off   so   easily.   ❝   how   did   i   .   .   .      convince   sebastian   to   come   with   me   to   atlantis   ?   ❞   mason   queries   back   ,   hopeful   he   understood   what   she   was   asking.   ❝   it   was   actually   easy.   like   ,   not   even   a   question , really.   he   basically   told   me   he'd   go   wherever   i'd   go   &   that   was   the   end   of   that.   harris   was   happy   ,   mostly   because   it   meant   not   hiring   another   bodyguard   ,   but   i   dunno   .   .   .   guess   he's   just   attached   to   the   job.   ❞   mason   smiles   softly   ,   letting   his   feelings   for   the   guard   slip   out   for   kida   to   pick   up   on.   ❝   i'm   thankful   for   it   ,   honestly.   i   don't   think   i   trust   anyone   to   protect   me   as   much   as   i   do   him.   ❞

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