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fractal reflections of glittering champagne shown across the ballroom, accompanied by the never-ending soundtrack of societal posturing that wrapped around her in its grating familiarity. the night had admittedly been tame thus far, at least in contrast to the last few gatherings that had been hosted as of late. yet as the moon began its slow ascendant into the inked stained sky, she couldn't help the paranoia that had slowly been seeping into her mind throughout the night, trickling in unwanted until the dam in her mind gave out. for her own peace of mind she had spent a good portion of the night lingering near @mvgcs, her focus never once straying from the werewolf as she analyzed every breath, every movement, to make sure the other was managing through what part of the evening they were actually able to attend. her fixation only comes to a halt as a commotion nearby catches her attention, only briefly glimpsing platinum strands before the crowd swallows him whole again. “ never a dull moment with him, ” athena scoffs, mockingly raising her glass in his direction before sinking further into the wall behind her, its shadowy depths only providing a small ounce of comfort in a snake pit that even she felt unsettled in. “ i'm sure we'll be getting a recap on whatever that is about soon. ” the usual bite in her words is temporarily softened, dulled only by her obligation to bring what little comfort she can offer to rory.
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escaping one skirmish after another with a few short murmurs and flicks of acacia, athena haunted the halls of malfoy manor as if she were its keeper, prohibiting those she encountered from seeing any more of its hallowed halls. after the masks had fallen away to expose a truth that many had predicted but still could not believe, she had made quick work of getting her sister to the closest fireplace, a flurry of ebony movement as she sent her off with a clear message for orpheus, knowing it was only a matter of moments before the estate would be sealed off for the night. it was only after she was sure the tenderhearted lamb of the family had evacuated, that she began what was to be the beginning of a long, cruel night. flashes of light flickered throughout shadowy halls as she dove deeper into its depth, dark curses escaping her lips with a practiced ease as her attention sharpened onto oncoming steps. stepping around the corner with her wand drawn and poised to strike, the hex that had been about to escape her lips died short as she registered who it was before her. green hues honed in on james, drinking in his presence as if it were a beacon signaling the arrival of spring, freeing her from the frozen state she often kept herself captive in. the urgency he radiated only amplified the twin storms she saw reflected in his eyes, providing a moment of reciprocated frenzy she hadn't known she'd craved until its arrival. “ james, ” she murmured back, eyes quickly catching his movement but doing nothing more than raise an eyebrow, wand still at the ready despite the growing curiosity to see how this played out. “ never thought i'd chance upon you in the middle of a snake pit, ” she mused, taking the time to fully take him in as she spoke, a smirk growing on her face as her gaze watched his own. “ you know, i haven't quite decided yet. ” she spoke with honesty, her tone borderline teasing despite her hesitancy to make a move in a game whose rules she still wasn't sure of. she hasn't been blind to the budding tension between the two of them, familiar with watching others get caught up and giving into temptation, often times without the realization that they weren't the only pawn chancing upon a king on the board. “ but that's rich coming from someone who probably disobeyed a few by coming here. ” a determination still radiated off him as she took him in, familiar in its echo of past encounters but with a ruthlessness that differed from times previous. flickering her gaze to the set of his jaw, she contemplated her options, knowing that her night held nothing beyond bodies to use for target practice whilst james had the stance of a man on a mission. his open body language told her all she needed to know that he would be hindered by nothing, a concept she would normally hold in high regard if not for who it concerned rescuing. “ something tells me you're especially motivated tonight. ” her words were her only warning before she struck, taking advantage of his lowered guard with a whispered disarming spell. “ unfortunately for you, i'm in the mood to play, ” she hummed, a sly gleam in her eye before firing a few rapid hexes, backing away as she did so.
the dimly lit corridors of malfoy manor twisted and turned like the labyrinthine paths of his own thoughts, heavy air laden with the distant cacophony of a battle not far detached. he moved through the shadows with his wand clutched tight in his palm, careful not to be seen as he navigated through the maze-like structure, his every sense honed to a razor's edge. the ambush was a calculated risk, it seemed, but one that carried the weight of necessity : he wasn't the only one who lost family when many of the order were taken as hostages. the whole order took a blow, and, depiste his promises to his younger brother, he was not going to leave until he at least freed a fair few of them. rounding a corner, he nearly collided with a figure emerging from the gloom. his wand snapped up, poised to strike, but he froze as recognition pierced through the haze of urgency. @doctrinxire stood before him, her presence a startling contradiction … one that seemed to have come in the most innportune of times — right in the heart of enemy territory. flickering torchlight danced across athena's features, casting sharp shadows and soft highlights that accentuated a fierce determination he's grown to know, basking within the depths of familiar eyes. those eyes, he found himself musing, were not dissimilar to windows open to a storm : one quite mimicking his own. " … athena, " james breathed out, surprising even himself when he lowered his wand slightly, though not enough to fully disarm himself. trust was a luxury neither could afford. tension that had simmered between them now was undeniable …. crackled in the air, electric, and palpable. " fancy meeting you here, " his tone in between keen amusement in the midst of a heated battle, and genuine surprise. " should have known you'd be right in the thick of it, “ his gaze flickered over the other, taking in every detail — the set of her jaw, the fire in her eyes, the way she held herself with a defiant grace. ” what’s your play here ? " james raised a brow as he waited for her to strike, despite himself having lowered his guard. " you don't exactly strike me as someone who just follows orders, " he stepped closer to athena, the space between them charged a dangerous intrigue that seemed to hum in the air.
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