#𝒾𝓋 . queue. ✧･ﾟ: a million dreams are keeping me awake

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@cryptiique​ gets an arranged marriage starter! 

        there’s something in the air that rattles her  –  an electricity that makes her want to shrink,  to hide in mama’s skirts and find comfort in the familiar scent of lavender that follows her.  that notion in itself is off-putting:  usually a vision of confidence at such soirees,  a subject on the lips of many,  for good or bad.  from across the room however,  mama smiles and jester finds her own to return.  she and bluud had managed to keep their plans from mama for this long afterall,  sweet mama who would never allow her only daughter to make such a sacrifice on their behalf.  not after so may nights spent together dreaming up the perfect man from aspects of those around them.

       a waiter passing around a tray of sweets draws her attention away from mama,  devouring the pastry in one much to bluud’s amusement.  as if that were all she needed,  jester nods to bluud and turns to the door.  if she is going to do this,  really do this,  perhaps away from the festivities is the best way to meet her future husband  ( oh gods,  what a thought! ).  while bluud requests the gentleman’s presence  jester finds a balcony overlooking the ocean  –  the smell of the glistening water below drifting in on the slight breeze at least is a welcome distraction.

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aschcregen​   ✧･ﾟ:   cayleb . 

        “No offense,” Caleb laughs, speaking to the air around him. “But the way Artagan and I do magic are VERY different, and I don’t think he’d be able to teach a class without whisking them all away to the Feywild, and I’m afraid that would get me fired,”

        He reaches to capture her hand and pull her in a little closer, lips meeting in another kiss. Just another moment, he thinks, a spark of warmth settling in his chest. “Celebrate? See I think that’s much more up HIS alley,” He then laughs, “What would you like to celebrate, blueberry?”

        “ in his defence he taught me loads of things without actually stepping in the feywild once, ”   jester replies,  her tone light as she gives a conspiratorial wink to a spot just over caleb’s shoulder.  not that she’s in any great rush  –  not with the rest of their lives together to come up with more and more elaborate plans to keep the wizard at home with her on days the world is best viewed from the comfort of before a roaring fireplace.

        she moves freely with his touch,  lets him pull her exactly where he wishes her to be,  safe in his embrace with his lips against hers.   “ is moving in with the love of my life not enough reason?  you have some high celebration threshold! ”

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erzmagier​  ✧･ﾟ:  astrid.

astrid stares at the proffered hand for a long moment before she takes it ,  knowing that it’s a better alternative than trying to manage it on her own in her current state .  “ ja , ”  she says to prove that she’s heard ,  voice rough and crackly .  it is strange ,  to accept help without the worry that she will owe something great afterwards  –  but jester is not that way ,  and astrid can admit  ( at least to herself )  that she needs the help .  she slowly ,  carefully climbs into the tub ,  relying on jester’s hand for stability as she does .

        physical healing came slowly,  far from the front of her mind when beginning to travel and not expecting injuries and even further when coming into her powers,  but this?  offering comfort to another not in the mindframe to give voice to their needs?  this healing she knew to her bones.  in an effort to keep the full force of the water from her all at once,  jester cups her free hand and lets the water gently rinse through astrid’s hair,  working through each section methodically  –  an approach at odds with her usual demenour,  but one that comes naturally given the circumstances.   “ do you like lavender?  i had mama send me some she gets special, ”   for times precisely like this.

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tcaleaf​  ✧･ﾟ:  mollymauk.

There’s little that matters more to them than the sound of her laughter. Since being taken in by Marion, the feeling of family is hard to deny when they waste time like this with the darling little Sapphire of the Lavish Chateau. It makes them feel young, without obligations. It’s nice.

“ I missed this too, ” Mollymauk says, smiling at the infernal nickname. With a sigh they shake their head, and brush a lock of hair from their face. “ I don’t think I’ve laughed that hard in – fuck, in ages. Feels like any ailments I might’ve had have been cured, just by one little prank. Absolutely astounding. ”

        there are multiple false endings before her laughter subsides properly,  like waking from a dream only to immediately slip underneath once more.  everytime there’s a pause,  a momentary glimpse of it passing,  it only takes one more glance at mollymauk’s face for her to start anew.

        “ i tried telling mama that it would be good for her to have a little fun with me sometimes for just that reason!  but you know how she worries, ”   jester replies with a small roll of her eyes,  a remark that might have carried her own hurt and worry if not for the circumstances.  popping her head over the top of the lounge she extends a hand to them as she rises,  “ c’mon,  trust me  you don’t wanna still be here if they tell someone. ”