#cagedharmony

[elaticnary]

:･ﾟ✧:･ﾟ ︵ @cagedharmony. ‿

❝ you know, chicken wing boy... i wonder. how is little miss songstress doing? ❞

sparkle's voice was melodic and sweet, but the sweeter it sounded the more poisonous the conversation. after all, wasn't he the one who decided to turn down her oh. so. generous! offer? turning down an actor for the role of a lifetime as robin, the cosmic songstress! oh well.

sparkle really didn't care much anymore.

❝ i'd ask you how you're doing, but you don' t look like you really want to talk to me. boo hoo, that hurts my feelings~ ❞

[lifegambled]

"I can't stop thinking about you." - sunday

𝐅𝐋𝐈𝐑𝐓𝐘 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐓𝐒

oh — the halovian shouldn't have said that. not unless he wants to create a monster. it immediately inflates aventurine's overgrown ego.

he leans towards sunday with a mischievous smirk. " hmm ? do tell me more. just what have you been thinking about... " there is a tilt of his head as he lets out a soft hum. " were you thinking of something as innocent as holding my hand ? or were you being adventurous & thinking about kissing me ? " the stoneheart teased.

before speaking once again, he leaned in closer — taking a step closer so their bodies barely touched & lips barely touching sunday's ear as his voice drops low into a whisper. a hand went to go rest on the halovian's hip. " or maybe you thought of a better use for my mouth ? " he purred, mouth moving to give sunday's wing the smallest nip before taking a long step backwards with a chuckle — ever so amused at how easy it is to fluster the man.

[lairofmuses]

@cagedharmony | Cont.

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The smaller Halovian smiles softly as she turns her head to the other woman, her heat tilting sweetly. She was just on a small stroll and people tend to rudely bump into her, making her lose her balance and lose her support cane. While she could use her powers to get around just by touching walls, she didn't want to rely on it alone. She wanted to be like a normal person for once,

"You're too sweet, miss. Thank you so much." Nera speaks through telepathy as she sits on the bench where the other woman helped her move too, while also holding her cane by her side, "It's just really difficult to move around much, especially with how crowded it is here."

[ofdraiocht]

"Then lets do that, shall we? I'm sure anything I need to do for the day can be held off for a little longer." He mused lightly, patting her hand gently. As much as he worried about his sister leaving the nest, so to speak, he knew that this was something she needed to do. She needed to spread her wings and experience the world beyond their little planet. She deserved it.

She spread her harmony to the people while he kept order in Penacony.

"Where could I possibly begin with what people get up to here while you're away. I should start writing it down."

" WE really do have busy lives, don't we? "

the mere thought of how their lives seemed to have the two on separate paths that seemed to go off in entirely different directions with less and less chance of converging as time moved on. perhaps it was the natural way life flowed, but the idea of going on in a way that didn't allow them to see one another for such long periods only left robin unsettled.

she wasn't worried about herself, but rather worried for how it would affect her brother. the time apart was certainly difficult on her, but robin could only imagine how it might be for sunday. the thought was one she'd have from time to time as she'd write her letters when away.

" i'd love it if we could. " she shook her thoughts to the back of her mind giving her brother a smile as they walked. dwelling on those kinds of thoughts in this moment would do no good. now was a happy moment, not a sorrowful one. " perhaps you could tell me of stories from home as well. i'm most certain i've missed many things while away. "

[slaveryisfun-ii-blog]

Here's Harmony~

Follow Harmony!

[lifegambled]

STARTER FOR — @cagedharmony ( robin )

" i am deeply sorry for making you wait, miss. robin. " there is a rare worried smile on his features as he sits down across from her. his last meeting went a lot longer than he hoped it would take.

giving the waiter a quick ' thank you ' when his usual drink order arrived for him. either the singer decided to order for him or their meetings have gotten so predictable that the staff were ready for the ipc member's appearance at a moment's notice. regardless, he sips on the much needed champagne after such a stressful meeting. " i do hope you had a much better day than i had so far. "

[lifegambled]

❛  this is the price we pay to love.  ❜ - robin u w u

𝑬𝑷𝑰𝑪: 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑴𝑼𝑺𝑰𝑪𝑨𝑳 𝑺𝑬𝑵𝑻𝑬𝑵𝑪𝑬 𝑺𝑻𝑨𝑹𝑻𝑬𝑹𝑺.

fingers idly play with a coin & eyes focused on it instead of the girl across from him. " the price we pay, huh... " he repeated the words softly — as if he is afraid what might happen if he says them any louder.

" given the risk involved & the expected outcome... " he flicks the coin into the air before swiping it back into his hand. " i think i will have to back out. it's not worth it. "

[lifegambled]

❛  when does a man become a monster?  ❜ - from sunday uwu

𝑬𝑷𝑰𝑪: 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑴𝑼𝑺𝑰𝑪𝑨𝑳 𝑺𝑬𝑵𝑻𝑬𝑵𝑪𝑬 𝑺𝑻𝑨𝑹𝑻𝑬𝑹𝑺.

" when ? " there is a chuckle — dark & low. " sunday , my dear. you should know that answer better than anyone else. "

[lifegambled]

the words unspoken didn't need to be said for the stoneheart to understand. though, he is slightly surprised the other was being honest with him. he had no reason to & in all honestly, aventurine expected some sort of lie. hmm ~ aventurine wonders what else he can manage to get out of sunday.

unlike what sunday assumes — though very valid assumptions considering the ipc — aventurine isn't here on any business. nope. so, why is he here ? well — not even he truly knows that answer. can't exactly say boredom or wanting for company. he could relieve those in other ways. the halovian would probably see through such a lousy excuse — even if it isn't too far from the truth.

" calm down ? i'm perfectly calm. " a light laugh as he reaches for the cup poured for him. " if anyone here who needs it, it's you, mr. sunday. would it kill you to lower your guard & enjoy my company for a few moments ? "

THE ghost of a smile that played at the corner of his lips fell and replaced with a subtle frown. it wasn't that he didn't wish to express his pride over his sister, but he knew all too well how at ease robin both in conversation and when around him had a more relaxing effect on him. perhaps if more ears were privy to this conversation he'd allow the ease but given the kind of person aventurine was sunday didn't want the chance for his guard to drop if it could be helped. there was an element of the unknown that seemed to flit around the other man that made it only natural to want a heightened guard. he wasn't here to play the gambler's game and allow himself to fall privy to whatever scheme he had in store.

" you are correct in saying that. " finally he acknowledged the truth in aventurine's words with a broken sigh as his gaze more intensely took in the man before him. it annoyed him. how could someone be so good at crafting a mask that seemed so well affixed even sunday struggled to read past it. such a nuisance. " i take great pride in robin and her achievements. be it any other conversation i would gladly boast her accomplishments, yet . . . " he trailed off as his gaze pointed at aventurine sharpened. if it were anyone else he would be glad but he didn't fully trust aventurine to not find some use of his brotherly pride.

the wink had sunday shiver but he gave a small nod. he understood what the other man meant but he would never get accustomed to some of the grandeur of the other's mask. a peacock through and through. as he was prepared for a response the tea had come and was placed before them, poured into cups and the attendant walked away.

" it might do you some good to try some different teas. a well-brewed cup goes a long way. " with that he lifted his cup to his lips for a sip before placing it back down. " perhaps it would calm you. "

[asterisque]

"Yeeeah, I wouldn't call myself a fanatic, thank you very much, oh esteemed big brother!" March praised herself silently, you did it, March, you didn't jump three meters in the air when Sunday caught you by surprise! Your training sure was so useful!

"You're forgiven! I have met real fanatical people while at Robin's concert and let me tell you..." Wait, maybe she shouldn't continue with that train of thoughts...

"Anyway! You just want to chat? Sure! I'm your best bet when it comes to chatting here! I know all the lastest gossips and love sharing opinions and... stuff! Come at me, mister!"

⭑ ☀ — @asterisque && march 7th

" YOU were the nameless quite fanatical about my sister, were you not? "

it had been as if he'd appeared out of nowhere. his footsteps prior silent and while the smile he wore on his lips was welcoming the undeniable air of an overprotective brother was present. sunday was the perfect picture of professionalism, but when it came to robin he seemed to let that mask slip when need be.

" ah, excuse me. perhaps fanatical is the wrong word. robin had mentioned to me briefly about her conversation with your group in the lobby when you first arrived. " he paused to laugh very briefly before coming to a realisation. " i hope this conversation doesn't strike you as odd. i just . . . couldn't help but seek a momentary chat myself. call it . . . my instincts as an elder brother. "

[lifegambled]

" you must be proud of her. " he spoke out loud the part sunday was trying not to call much attention to. the ever — so — subtle flutter of his wings, the upward turn of his lips. it's hard to hide such tells from aventurine. though he may chalk it up all to luck & rarely ever to any actual skill, his time at the table made him quite aware of other's.

" there is nothing wrong in bragging a little , is there ? " he may not have much experience in the way of sibling bonds due to losing his own sister at such a young age. aventurine is still a younger sibling & despite thinking his family would be disappointed in him if they ever saw him now — bragging about your baby sibling seems to be the elder's right. yet — sunday does not take advantage of it. hmm — how interesting.

" i will admit, tea is not my first drink of choice. " there is a small shrug of the shoulders. " normally, i would ask for something stronger — if you get what i mean. " a playful wink, though his expression turned to a pout followed by a small sigh shortly after. " but alas, i got a meeting later today so the fun will have to wait until after. don't get me wrong though — the tea does sound appealing. "

" IT is the obvious outcome given robin's popularity. " there is a slight air of pride to his statement even if he feigns nonchalance. it was clear just by the way the corners of his lips turned upward in a minimal fashion that he enjoyed speaking of his sister. her successes were things that set his heart and mind at ease. though he did his best to not boast too much pride be it improper of someone of his stature yet the way his wings fluttered ever-so-slightly amplified his true excitement he felt whenever robin was the topic.

taking his phone out momentarily sunday swiped briefly at the screen before returning it to his pocket. his gaze affixed to aventurine's face trying his best to read into what this man's intentions were. eyes were normally the gateway to reading a person yet aventurine was still difficult to tell anything about. it was frustrating more than anything.

" i sent request for a set of cups and the tea. it should arrive in a moment. " he'd remain silent for a moment before a question at the back of his mind came forward. " you do not strike me as a person with a liking of tea. did robin's advertisement truly impact you that greatly? "

[lifegambled]

as effortless as he makes it seem to keep up his facade — it's extremely exhausting. not that he would let anyone know. its incredibly rare for him to show even the smallest hint of being worn down. it does not help that he rarely gets the chance to relax properly. even when he is at home, he has to be ready to don his mask at a drop of hat whenever work calls.

" was it that obvious ? " aventurine gave sunday a smile that could pass as genuine paired with what seemed to be an embarrassed chuckle. though it was clearly an act if one knew his song & dance well enough. " not even my connections could allow me to get my hands on it. it's been selling out like hot cakes. "

THE way sunday's brows furrow making his expression a sharp contrast to the smirk plastered on aventurine's face. it was frustrating how impeccable the other was at concealing whatever he was thinking. truly a gambler with a solid poker face that much was certain. at times it felt as if a strain to keep up appearances when face-to-face with the stoneheart. if there was a true test for sunday's patience and virtue it was whenever aventurine was nearby. he was certain this man was set here to test him.

" i see . . . " the mention of his sister has sunday's more hardened expression falter for only a moment before he opts to let out a long sigh and shake his head. he supposed he'd allow this. it wasn't like denying this man company especially if it pertained to robin's work was going to kill him. he would chalk this to his overprotective side and proud brother side conflicting for dominance. " ah, yes. that advertisement. " he allows his shoulders to relax only a fraction. " robin had been quite proud of that work. she'd sent me some when her work was finished. "

he paused to eye aventurine before adding. " am i to assume you're asking for a cup of tea? "

[lifegambled]

there is a small chuckle from the blond. " & reveal my hand before the game has even started ? " he paused a few steps away from the other before turning around to face his host. " come on, mr. sunday. where is the fun in that ? " the face he makes is akin to a child not getting their way. a perfectly practiced pout. though his eyes giveaway his amusement in getting under sunday's feathers.

" i saw an advertisement on my way here that involved your dear sister for a new brand of tea. knowing how close the two of you are, i am willing to bet that you have some squirreled away. " as aventurine spoke, he made his way towards the table & taking a seat. though tea is not his preferred drink of choice, he doesn't get the vibe that sunday is much of a drinker.

" I suppose you are correct in that statement. " there seemed to be a hint of irritation as he let out a shaky sigh. the other man had such an . . . interesting air about him that kept sunday on heightened guard. aventurine was an individual whose poker face truly was the best he'd ever seen.

" but i am certain you have more reason than simply to visit a ' friend ' am i correct? " if he were to describe his interactions with aventurine it was as if it were a risky dance where both men vied for lead and neither could come to an agreement. " if so then out with it. i have my responsibilities as do you. i am more than certain you have much more pressing matters than pestering me just because you wanted a visit. "

[lifegambled]

" is it suddenly a crime to want to visit a ' friend ' ? " the stoneheart tone is nonchalant as ever. though, the both of them know that the ipc does not simply visit for the fun of it. aventurine always has something up his sleeve.

the coin that he was fidgeting with in his right hand is flicked in the direction of the halovian with a cat — like smile that resembles more of a smirk. never once pausing as he made his way towards the office.

⭑ ☀ — @lifegambled

" WELL if it isn't mr. aventurine. to what do i owe the pleasure? " a smile dons his lips, but there seems to be an underlying hint of something else. what was it? that was for sunday to know and only those privy to find out. " we don't have a schedules appointment for quite some time so there must be another reason you've come here. please-- " a pause to give a hand gesture for the other to proceed " --if you will. "

[ofdraiocht]

There's a small smile as the conversation takes a different turn and she doesn't prod further about her worries about him. He was content in his solitude. It was lonely at times but he kept himself busy so he didn't dwell on it much.

Walking arm and arm with her, he let out a small, thoughtful little hum.

"We may not have all the time in the world any longer but I can always make time for you and your stories." He promises. "Perhaps over some of those pastries you enjoy?"

THERE was a momentary frown when sunday spoke. indeed, penacony may be somewhere safe but that didn't stop her worries. worries didn't have to be for physical danger but rather for her brother's wellbeing. he was a strong individual but she knew if she even attempted to be in his position she would feel overwhelmed by the pressure.

she was about ready to add another comment but when sunday spoke she listened. her gaze moved downward to her arm in his and let out a small sigh before shrugging her worries to the back of her mind. for now she wouldn't focus too much on them and rather would focus on the present.

" you do, do you? well i certainly have many. " she regained a more content expression as she readied to walk with her brother. " i wish we could have all the time in the world to share stories much like our youths. "

[ofdraiocht]

"Worry about me? I'm safe here, in Penacony. You, dear sister, are the one who is experiencing life out there." Sunday mused softly, turning his head to look at his sister when his sister ensured he did. Penacony was safe. Both in dreams and in the hotel. He worked hard to make sure that their guests had no worries and could enjoy their dreams without a care in the world.

He himself as the representative of the family, didn't get to enjoy the relaxation of Penacony in the same way as the others, but he could always take time to enjoy the company of his sister.

"Speaking of--" Sunday took his sisters arm in his own, gesturing for her to walk with him.

"I do enjoy your stories. Your letters never do them justice."

HER face beamed like radiant sunbeams when sunday said he would keep it close. while it was a silly and perhaps childish little gift robin still felt glad there was something reminiscent for the two of them that she could gift so her brother may keep it close whenever they were apart. there would always be a tug at her heart whenever she'd be away with worries of her brother. he was a capable man yet the thoughts of him dealing with the heavy responsibilities on his shoulders alone with her far away had a sting. so a small, physical reminder to make it as if she was still nearby seemed like a good idea.

" i know that all too well. " she responded with a small sigh. reaching out she placed a hand upon her brother's cheek so to ensure he'd look into her eyes directly as she spoke with a gentle voice. " you have always been my protector and have always been there for me. even if what you did is not for thanks nor appreciation i still want to be able to thank and show how much all you have done for me means to me. the greatest gift in the world to me is being able to show my big brother how much i cherish it all. "

there was a brief pause as she allowed herself to sigh once more and tilt her head slightly to the side.

" i worry about you all the time, brother. being able to gift you a reminder of when we were able to be together more often fills me with comfort. "