#⋡☆《queue》—once in a blue moon

[cosmicdreamt]

Blind Date Starter || @aegror

Yet another obnoxiously tall man has entered her life and Neff isn't sure if her immediate reaction wants to be a sigh or an exclamation of slight aggression - not towards him, but of the situation. And speaking of such...she gets the feeling this guy didn't actually come with the intention of aiming for a relationship.

Honestly, maybe that's better for her in the end. It'll be one less concern about her 'dates' intentions.

"Hi! I'm Neff. Full disclosure I am awkward as hell and have no idea exactly how to go about this so.....yeah. Uhhh....I guess why don't we have a seat so we can get to know each other better?"

[cosmicdreamt]

"He's a hunter before anything else, including a boyfriend."

It's something he's gonna have to work on eventually, but that was a him problem, not a her problem.

"He usually doesn't take me on hunts with him cause of how dangerous it can be, but when he does he tends to have this idea in his head that having another person is useful as live bait to lure the target out quicker. Absolutely dumbass behavior but expected from someone who wasn't raised to manage his emotions properly. He was raised on 'if you're gonna be a hunter and risk death every day don't bother getting involved with anyone romantically because it'll cause them too much pain'. Yeah, well, guess what ended up happening?"

"Most people would say our relationship isn't the best, and honestly I can't even deny it. We're always bickering with each other because I challenge everything he's ever known and he's just a stubborn prick. But it's essentially what we agreed upon in order to try and change things and make it work. There's probably a billion other ways to do it, but it's just the one we ended up doing - even if it makes thing difficult."

❝Well, he's not my partner.❞

Yet. Maybe one day when he finally got the guts to confess his feelings, he could say proudly and happily that the opposite was true. Maybe in another hundred years it'll happen!

❝But you said he uses you as bait..?❞

What kind of partner did she have?? To be used as live bait for something didn't sound romantic at all, it sounded terrifying!

❝Is that normal for him?❞

[cosmicdreamt]

"I'm gonna be honest with you, I didn't think I was doing anything that would have gotten the attention of anyone like this."

But at the same time she could understand. Her situation wasn't unheard of, but it definitely wasn't a usual or conventional occurrence. Promoting some born and raised a mortal to the status of a deity was both one of the most infuriating yet smartest things Origa had ever decided to do.

And mayhaps if anyone had the experience to handle the job it was Neff.

"Are you sure you'd want me to join? I mean sure we seem to want the same thing but....but I want and how I am as a person are stiff different things. There's a lot that comes into play when you factor that. If you want to humor me and try to convince me if you really want me, feel free. I don't mind being called on for help in the meantime, just know if there's something I don't like about it I won't be afraid to say 'no'. " // @hriobzagelthewanderer || semi-plotted starter

[cosmicdreamt]

"I just don't understand why it's so hard for people to just not be assholes."

Neff presses her palms to her eyes as she lays sprawled on Bella's floor. It's been a day - no - a week, and it seems like she's finally reached the last straw.

"Like I wanna know who open the cursed tomb. Who upset the ancestors? Why have people lately been so damn selfish and unbearable? Between people at the job and people on the street there's just been way too many thinking they're entitled to me, my time, and my services. I am one person they don't even know and I'm expected to just cater to them? Like what's up with that? Is it because I'm young? Is it because I'm a woman? Like I wanna know what's going through their minds so I can crush their brains and tell them they're stupid."

semi-plotted starter // @pluviacuratio

[cosmicdreamt]

"If I were I doubt you'd have stuck around this long. So which am I, really? Am I interesting or am I boring you to death? Maybe I'd be the first to make it happen."

She's aware. Aware of the proximity of their claws, how easy it would be to crush her skull and end her entire existence in the blink of an eye. Yet at the same time she's aware that, for some reason, there's a higher chance they won't than they will.

That's what confuses her the most.

The threats are by no means empty, that much she knows, but it's almost like they chicken out at the last second. Like threatening to throw out a toy, realizing you still enjoy it enough to keep around, and then never actually disposing of it in the end.

"You are a being of chaos, one that clearly isn't easy to amuse. You stay where you know you can be entertained, where something catches your interest. So what is it about me, a mortal-born deity, that causes a being like yourself to recoil when you're not the one in control? What is it that's keeping you from indulging me with something that should be so simple to say unless it were something you don't want me to know."

The fear is still there in her body - coursing through her veins and pushing the whispers of untold horrors she has to try so desperately to ignore because of their influence through her brain and her heart.

"It's not that you simply don't want to tell me how you feel. You're hiding it from it. I mean something to you, though what exactly it is I mean is up for debate." // @chaoscrawls [[ from here ]]

[cosmicdreamt]

"Usually we stop when we're full - though more times than not we end up eating too much since we consume quicker than our body can tell us we've had enough. Sometimes we also just have a habit to continuously eat....but those are topics best saved for another day. It's something I'm....let's say it's a little personal to me. It's not something I can't talk about, just not something I want to right now."

She didn't want to talk about her unhealthy relationship with food. She wanted to keep it light, to be able to enjoy the food with him as he learned what he enjoyed, too. It was clear he definitely enjoyed the cheesy garlic bread, which made her smile.

He's handed more water to refresh the palette while she goes through her list of things she can have him try, deciding toast with different toppings would be the theme since they'd all go rather well...though she also wonders if she really has to worry about him getting a tummy ache or not.

The next toast was a little more simple, butter with fruit jam just made to look a little more pretty with swirls.

"This is something I like to have for breakfast sometimes. You'll find it a little more sweet than the last one and it won't give you that same nose tickle. See if you like this one, too."

Her praise has him practically lighting up, his eyes widening and that sweet smile gracing his lips once more. By the end of their meeting she would have him well and truly wrapped around her finger. Even now, he hangs on each of her words with reverence. She may of well been speaking scripture as opposed to talking about garlic bread and cheese.

He quite readily allows her to swap the drink for the delightful snack. Its smell tickles his nose and he cant stop himself from leaning in and taking a deeper whiff. Then just like that he takes a bite. This time, as instructed, he's a lot more restrained. Not only is the mouthful smaller, the force is reduced considerably. It's not perfect, as the clack of teeth can be still heard but its much less jarring this time.

Quietly he savours the mouthful, ruminating on the taste. The munching starts slow, before speeding up and it seems clear that he quite likes it. "Oh!! Oh, this is quite delightful!" He confirms, mouth still full and it's not too long till he's swallowing and repeating the steps again. "It tastes very fresh and it tickles my nose but in a good way. It also makes me want to keep eating more the moment my mouth empties. Is that normal? Is that a normal thing for humans? When do they know to stop?"

[cosmicdreamt]

Blind Date Starter || @neomadivine feat. Orlain

Neff usually isn't one for things like this, but mayhaps she's more so agreeable to getting to know a stranger (first) than she is to hooking up with one off the bat.

If there's a chance of time being wasted better for it to be with no regrets.

Though maybe she should start coming with a disclaimer.

"Hey." Is all she really says at first when her date comes into view. "I'm Neff. Uh.....so long as we're still somewhere public I don't mind what we do soooo.....what're you in the mood for? Food? A walk? Karaoke?"

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[cosmicdreamt]

It's hard finding time for things you love when you've become a business owner. There was so much extra time, effort, and work that went into it that took up whatever free moments she had to do art. She actually had to close her commissions and just keep the shop open just so she could still be able to manage both the café and her side business.

But for the first time she was able to find a moment to hold an art show again. She wouldn't have any new pieces, unfortunately, but she had enough older pieces that she was still extremely content with she could happily put on display for others to see.

To her surprise, however, was the fact a very obnoxiously tall man made his way into her assigned room - her eyes widening as she tries to keep her composure.

"Welcome~" Comes the professional voice before she steps close enough to him, keeping her smile but asking through nearly gritted teeth " What on earth are you doing here, Dante?"

She's not mad, she just knows how he can be. // @killerhubby

[cosmicdreamt]

Blind Date Starter || @amalanexus feat. Cassian

"Well now would you look at that."

The universe truly did work in mysterious ways.

"When I took a chance on this I never expected someone I'm familiar with to show up. That'll at least make this a bit easier to get through since I won't have the initial awkwardness of knowing I essentially agreed to try to get to know a stranger as an introvert."

Doesn't mean she won't end up running her mouth out of anxiousness however.

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🎲 platonic kisses... ??? please.........

Pick a Kiss Any Kiss ( Accepting ) || @squidsavior 8. A platonic kiss

"I don't have much of a preference between froyo or ice cream. Whichever place you think will have the best flavors is where we can go."

Honestly all Neff wanted was to shove her face with something sweet and tasty. She was thankful Naomi was willing to join her since Neff was someone that just....liked having company no matter how simple the task. It was kinda funny having her friend laying on her lap while Naomi looked through her phone to check out the obnoxiously large variety of shops. Every so often Neff would lean over to check the screen being shown to her and give an opinion on the menu.

And of course no hangout with this is complete unless they're having a good laugh at some of these specialty names because who could ever forget the Schweddy Balls incident? One particular good laugh had Neff struggling to keep her legs from knocking her poor friend off her lap, choosing instead to lean back over and kiss her friend atop her head.

How could she not? Being in good company always had her appreciating the fact that she could, that someone chose her to spend their time with and make memories like this with.

She was glad to have her in her life.

[th3e-m4ng0]

damn that's one of the best megatrons i've ever drawn i think LMAO

[cosmicdreamt]

"I wouldn't have minded housing you for the night at a hotel. These things are usually easier to do when the dreamer is relaxed and comfortable. Well....as relaxed and comfortable as one can get while handling nightmares."

But then all things considered it probably wouldn't make much difference with his situation and current state.

"But yeah that's usually how it works. I'll have to take a few extra cautions, however. Like a means of protection for the both of us while we're out here."

Because like hell was she risking anything else going wrong in this situation. Thankfully she always carries little protection charms on her, setting the intention to protect them both from outside forces.

"Alright....I'm ready when you are I guess."

// Minato stood up a little too quickly, nearly forced to sit back down again from dizziness. “ Thanks for coming. Sorry I brought you all the way out here, I couldn’t really afford a hotel and I can’t do it in my house. ”

Not moving, he didn’t walk any closer, opting to stay near the bench. “ S-So what’s our next step? Do we both fall asleep and you… uh… enter my dreams again? ”

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🎲 (Cassian!)

Pick a Kiss Any Kiss ( Accepting ) || @amalanexus feat. Cassian 25. A kiss that's an accident

Neff loves the beach.

She loves the sound of the waves, the way the sun sets, the way the moon reflects - she loves how calming it feels and how small it makes her feel. Most people find that intimidating, even scary, but it help Neff remember that life is what you make of it. There are bigger things out there than her little problems and it makes it easier to get through life to think about it like that.

What she doesn't love...is when there's too much wind and she forgets to tie up her hair. The sudden gust breaks the serenity of the moment, feeling the locks not only wrap around her own face - but feeling them hit against the company that had brought her in the first place.

Even under her own startled yelp she could hear his laugh - glad that at lease one of them was amused by this situation. What she didn't expect was for her forehead to bump against his lips when she went to turn her head to push said hair out of the way. He was trying to help her tame the beast, but instead the guy keeps getting beat up by various part of her.

And though the kiss was accidental...she'd be lying if she said it didn't feel nice.

"Geeze. Sorry about that." She's flustered as she finds a stray hair tie in her bag to pull the mass up into a bun. "Hopefully I won't Bayonetta your face for the rest of the day."

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[ orlain - madman's executioner verse ] 28. a kiss in parting

"I'm sorry, luv... don't take it personally. I truly did care."

Pick a Kiss Any Kiss ( Accepting ) || @stellarhistoria feat. Orlain

"....you're leaving me?"

Her voice is so small, a pained whisper in the wind. How? How did he expect her to believe those words? He cared? Bullshit. If he did this wouldn't be happening right now.

It's the worst case scenario she feared the most.

She was being left behind. Again. Abandoned. Again. Will she be forgotten, too? Will she never end up seeing him again because she wasn't worth enough to stick around? Did she not do enough for him?

Would she ever be enough for anything? For anyone?

There's a familiar ache that swells in her chest. Anger. Disappointment. Despair. The rawness of her throat as the searing hot tears begin to form in her eyes.

Please don't leave. Don't go. Don't leave me here. I'll miss you. What will I do without you? How am I supposed to just let you go like this?

The kiss didn't make her feel any better. She wanted to cling to him, to find some way, any way, to get him to stay. Was it her desperation or her heart that leaned into him in that moment? Maybe it was both. But it didn't really matter, did it? If anything the pain doubled - if only because she couldn't find it within her to hate him. As much as muscle memory wanted to take over - to scream, to point fingers, to say things she didn't truly mean...she cared about him far too much.

His decision was already made. You can't push away someone that's already gone.

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🎲 - chuuya 👀

Pick a Kiss Any Kiss ( Accepting ) || @fevercode feat. Chuuya 40. An impulsive kiss

The two of them always were a pair that were...open and honest about their endeavors together, to put it lightly. There really was nothing to hide. It's not like it was anything serious. Fooling around was just...kinda part of the job.

But maybe it was because things were different between them than when they were with others. Was it chemistry? Tension? Vibes alone? Who could tell. Their energy together was just unmatched. Chuuya was one of the few if not only that Neff would be seen with outside of work hours.

They'd decided a quick smoke break before heading home, taking the edge off from the day's work because dealing with Mori is a full time job on it's own. She finds herself looking at him - noticing the way his hair frames his face and falls over his shoulder, the way his lips wrap around the cigarette, the way the smoke slips between before he starts speaking to her about what was on his mind.

He really was a beautiful man, wasn't he?

And without a second thought she leans over so her lips take the place of that cigarette. It's softer than usual, lingering against him for a moment before pulling away.

She didn't want to pull away.

"Sorry. Didn't hear a word you said." She's teasing, smiling mischievously at the baffled expression on his face.

Ah. So that was it. That's why things were so different between them.