#likeswallowstosea

[gccdwitch]

@likeswallowstosea

Alfie is incredibly good at plans. This is a fact, even though all of his friends refuse to acknowledge it. One forms in his mind the moment he spots Ches in the crowd and he inches closer to her, barely containing his giggles as he leaves his friends behind so he can go through with this. Oh, this is brilliant! “Oh my Gods,” he gasps and points to one of the windows behind her, trying his best to look shocked. “Elswood! Look at that Pegasus over there!” Taking advantage of the distraction that he’s created, he sticks his foot out right in front of her, staring down at it like that would somehow help trip her.

[antihcroes]

Are you a Soldier, a Poet, or a King?

Violet Cooke - The Poet

"There will come a poet Whose weapon is His word He will slay you with His tongue"

Loneliness. Strength. Joy. You are powerful, but struggle believing it. You think you're not enough. Here's the truth: you are. You sing songs and hope they carry faith, because you have run out if it, and yet you still throw your heart out to the world and hope it makes it through. You convince yourself that pain is art because at least then, you will always have something to create. You are tired of stumbling through life. You dream of a ground you can stand on. One day, you will dance. Your love is where you feel - without fear.

tagged by: @likeswallowstosea tagging: @traumaxforged , @handsbloodied , @liveshaunted , @dragcnflame, @halcyoniics, everyone in condor studios gv, & anyone else who wants to do it!

[gccdwitch]

@likeswallowstosea

Quinn had lost Alfie. He’s the one who insisted they come to the town meeting, as per usual, but he’d ran off to chat with his other friends when he’d noticed Elijah’s head poking above the crowd, leaving her to awkwardly hang around, looking for anyone else she knows to keep her company. After a minute or two of her just looking around helplessly, she spots Theo. With a small gaspp, Quinn goes on her tippy-toes and practically flails her arms around so he could maybe see her, too. “Theo! Hey. Heeey! Hold on.” She starts moving towards him, trying to avoid bumping into anyone or being an inconvenience in general before she finally reaches him, smiling big. “I feel like I haven’t seen you in ages. I have so much to update you on.” Her hand dives in her handbag until she grips her phone. She slides even closer to him and opens her gallery so they can look through the photos together. “Look! My lemon tree grew its first lemon this morning. And I didn’t even cheat it with my powers, it just started growing on its own. And I think the Peace Lily you got me is settling in well. I mean, I can’t know for sure, but it’s healthy, and it seems happy to me. You should probably come over and check it too, though, just in case. Oh, that’s just Balo. We hung out the other day. Aaand that’s my new Croton. I got it in red for the living room ‘cause fall vibes, you know?” A little out of breath but finally done with the important updates, she shoots him another smile and rocks back on her sneakers. “So, anyway… are you sitting with someone? Do you mind if I join you?”

[gccdwitch]

@likeswallowstosea requested a spotify wrapped starter 💿 now playing: #93 - DON'T! by LØLØ

“Come on, honey, have some self-control.” Lucy folds her legs beneath herself as she takes a seat on the couch, battling between concern and anger as she looks over at her best friend. She passes Ches one of the steaming mugs and tightly wraps her hands around the one that remains for her, gently blowing on the tea. “Don’t think about him, don’t let him back in. You know you’re just going to fall in love again and we can’t have that. Seriously. You deserve so much better.”

[cheapxseats]

"Gotta earn their keep, right?" Colt replied, though the small smile on his face made it clear he was joking. Sure, the dogs on the ranch were working dogs who good as pulled their weight. Still, Colt probably would have filled the farmhouse with any and every pet he could, whether or not they could help out with the cattle, if it wasn't for the fact that his mother lived there too, and she had a say in what animals he brought home. She was pretty firm that the dogs, the goat, the cows, and the barn cats were more than enough. "Sure. Yeah. I'll watch it." Colt wasn't one to show his excitement, but a video of piano playing cats was right up his alley. His smile grew a little more, and that was about as clear as it got with him that he not only would watch the video, but would be looking forward to it.

McGraw's tail wagged as he received pets, but Colt didn't really notice. After all, he'd been given permission to pet Clover, and he wasn't about to turn that down. He gave the golden a few quick pats -- like Ches, he limited it to that, not wanting to push any boundaries -- and then returned his attention to his own dog. Not quite as well behaved as Clover, McGraw had soaked in the attention and now was doing spins, lifting his paw in a "shake a paw" motion, and sitting and standing, trying to regain Ches's attention and pats. "Sit," Colt ordered firmly, and gave the dog a pet behind the ears when he listened (on the third command). Though he knew Ches was joking, he still shrugged. "Not all that interestin', but you can if y' wanted."

“I might one of these days, it’d probably get me a lot of YouTube shorts views. Might earn them a pretty penny for more cat toys.” Ches smiles, things like that seemed to go viral at least, and it wasn’t like she didn’t already have a platform to build off of. What would be the harm in posting one video and seeing how it went? The cats liked to get into everything already, clingy little things, not that Ches had any urge to complain. The fact the three were so affectionate, rather than aloof like the cat stereotypes she’d grown up believing, was part of what made them so endearing to her despite previously not really being a cat person. “If I take a video, I can send it to you if you want?”

Ches’s face lights up when Colt says that McGraw earned a pet or two, and walks over to the dog, leaning down to pet him. “Thank you, I never pet other people’s dogs without permission. Plus, it always feels kinda violating when people pet Clover without consent. If you want to give her a couple pets though, you may.” She says as she pets McGraw, giving him a couple of pets before she moves away from him. After all, Colt said he earned a pet or two, better not push it too far. And when he confirms that they were calving in the spring, she nods. “Well, I hope that goes as smoothly as possible then. If it wouldn’t be too stressful on the cows, or inconvenience you of course, maybe Clover and I will have to drop by for a visit to the farm sometime.” She glances down at her own dog, the golden retriever still sitting calmly other than a couple of subtle tail wags upon hearing her own name. “I don’t think I’ve ever seen you work, which, doesn’t quite feel fair considering the entire world watches me work most of the time.” She winks, barely holding back laughter with the words. They were nothing more than a playful tease, truly not expecting Colt to agree to letting her shadow him on the farm just because she was curious. @cheapxseats

[gccdwitch]

how does it feel to be loved by you?

tagged by: @r3dblccd (thank youuu <33) tagging: @heirloomeds , @eternclsunshine , @likeswallowstosea

brooks. it feels like a rom-com; okay, you're pretty cheesy. you love big romantic gestures, and dramatic confessions of love. but you also love the little moments, like going grocery shopping together. to put it simply, you love love. you have such a big heart, and it overflows with affection - not just romance, either. you make everyone you talk to feel loved. you're quite the optimist, and believing in true love and soulmates and forever. you're probably a little insecure, but i promise you are beautiful, inside and out, as cliche as that sounds. i hope you know that.

mary. it feels like burning; everything about you is captivating. you're very intense, and passionate, and some people can't handle that. but no one loves as powerfully as you do, and some people will love that about you. you're easily excited, and tend to feel things very deeply. your emotions are unpredictable. but you are so so beautiful. more so than you know

[gccdwitch]

SENSES & OTHER SPECIFIC HEADCANONS.

tagged by: @heirloomeds tagging: @bittermotif , @weedzkiller , @likeswallowstosea , @08star (pls feel free to ignore if you don't feel like doing it <333)

what does your muse smell like? Has a bunch of fancy fragrances (most of which were gifts) that he likes to rotate but his favorite is oud wood. But listen… this man spends basically his whole day in the kitchen. He usually smells at least a little bit of what he last cooked and he’s not happy about it <///3 what do your muse’s hands feel like?  Strong, steady hands of a chef. Has a permanent knife callus on his right hand and a faded longer one on his left hand from where he injured himself years ago. Keeps his nails very short. The skin on the back of his hand is very dry and he applies lotion religiously so it doesn’t get worse. He's pretty insecure about them. what does your muse usually eat in a day? does your muse have a good singing voice? No. It’s not painfully bad or anything but it’s also not great jdkjsdks. Not much of a singer anyway, usually just hums quietly. what does your muse usually look like/wear? Capsule wardrobe king! Has a very basic, minimalist fashion style but it works. Jeans or trousers paired with plain sweaters or a button up or a t-shirt in the warmer months. Opts for muscle tees and sweats in a more casual setting a.k.a. at home. Not a whole lot of color in his wardrobe, mostly greys, blacks and whites. is your muse affectionate?  how much?  how so? Well... He is a certified pda hater, not a single soul is allowed to touch him in public but he is pretty physically affectionate in private. Lots of casual, mindless touches. His main way of showing affection, though, is through acts of service which he will either never acknowledge or grumble about and act like it’s been a Chore to do whatever it is he did. how does your muse sleep?  Falls asleep extremely easy but doesn’t get a whole lot of sleep because he ends up going to bed like three or four hours before his alarm is set. Usually takes power naps throughout the day, though, like the second he has a chance to. Has no problem sleeping seated and even fell asleep while standing once in college. Known cuddler. could you hear your muse in the hallway from another room? Probably not, unless he’s decided to be loud just to be an ass. He’s pretty chatty but quiet by nature and usually very cautious not to disturb people.

what does your muse smell like? Usually reaches for light, citrus-y perfumes. Absolutely has A Thing for petrichor fragrances. Her collection of perfumes isn’t too big but it is carefully curated and she sticks to what she knows she likes. Always, always layers her scents and reapplies throughout the day. what do your muse’s hands feel like?  Soft and smooth. Frequently applies lotion. Likes her nails kind of long and with a fairly simple manicure whenever she’s allowed to but usually keeps them short, with clear nail polish so they don’t interfere with her projects. what does your muse usually eat in a day? does your muse have a good singing voice? Yes! Her voice is very soothing and gentle, not super powerful. I imagine she’s been a part of the OST of at least one drama she was in before her acting career took off worldwide. She would really like to do a la la land-esque movie at some point. what does your muse usually look like/wear?  Elegant, sophisticated and classy. Trousers, mini skirts and midi dresses, almost always well-fitted. Has fun finding new ways to layer her button ups and owns way too many off the shoulder tops. Loves a matching set. Neutral to dark color palette with the occasional pop of color, usually blue. is your muse affectionate?  how much?  how so? Yeah!! Loves showing her love to the people she’s close to in any way she can. She likes physical affection, loves holding hands and hugging especially. Also, super comfortable with words of affirmation, constantly reminds people of the reasons she thinks they’re awesome and why she loves them. how does your muse sleep? Heavily depends on her schedule. Considering how busy she keeps herself she’s never really getting a good enough rest. Sometimes spends her entire day off just napping because she has so much sleep to catch up on. Will hog all the blankets because she tends to run cold. could you hear your muse in the hallway from another room? Not a chance. She’s extremely soft-spoken. The way she moves is also freakishly quiet. Randomly pops up behind people and gives them the scare of their life and has the audacity to be like “Oh, didn’t you hear me come in?”

[gccdwitch]

harlowe jolene moon: a (mini) playlist!

share at least five songs that you associate with or remind you of your muse! tagged by: @scbrvght (thank you!!) tagging: @likeswallowstosea , @imaginc , @heirloomeds , @serxndipities (feel free to ignore this if you don't want to do it <33)

 think later - tate mcrae

laughin' in the backseat of the black car it's not a good night if you don't take it too far live now, think later, i do it so well

 spoiled bitch - tiffany day

i get what I want and I don't wanna wait you could call me impulsive, but I won’t ever make you wait, nah, nah, nah, nah yeah, call me what you want 'cause a bitch ain't afraid

 crazy sexy dream girl - lolo zouaï

smoke a pack 'til the sun comes up kiss 'em all, i'm young, don't stop i get stuck so i pretend love fades fast and i see the end

 we can't be friends (wait for your love) - ariana grande

know that you made me i don't like how you paint me yet I'm still here hanging not what you made me it's somethin' like a daydream

 teenage dream - olivia rodrigo

i'll blow out the candles, happy birthday to me got your whole life ahead of you, you're only nineteen but I fear that they already got all the best parts of me and I'm sorry that I couldn't always be your teenage dream

[gccdwitch]

ROUND TABLE (a character aesthetic)

muse : quinn tagged by : @fruitpoem (tyy 🫶🫶) tagging : @likeswallowstosea (france) , @eternclsunshine (val), @scftlightz (kimi) , @heirloomeds (adonis) + anyone else who wants to do it!!!

♛ MORGANA LE FAY

midnight rituals || looming shadows || the feeling of being watched || veils of mist || unrequited love || the musk of exotic herbs || silk and velvet || moonlight through twisted branches || the beauty of a storm || the weight of destiny and prophecy || a chalice that might be poisoned || healing hands

♛ LANCELOT

a noble heart || oaths of protection || a quest for redemption || heroic deeds || pine || fulfilling a role || shining silver || quiet fortitude || selfless dedication || a bountiful feast || war horses || seeking a greater calling || fatal mistakes

♛ MERLIN

whispered incantations || ethereal light || ages - old secrets || the spark of creation || ancient disputes || a hidden sanctuary || the allure of the unknown || finding balance between light and dark || opportunism || fear of unfulfilled potential

♛ GUINEVERE

the grace of a queen || jasmine || unyielding faith || the blush of a tender moment || a golden crown || poetic letters of affection || the aroma of blooming roses || the glow of candlelight || a radiant smile || lavender || wise eyes || eternal love

♛ KING ARTHUR

unity, at whatever cost || an overwhelming presence || battle cries || noble sacrifice || enduring legacy || a grand vision for the future || the balance between justice and mercy

♛ GAWAIN

unwavering loyalty || strength in humility || the glow of a warm hearth || old traditions || chivalric valor || a canopy of trees || wisdom gained from trials || being one's own worst enemy || bearing a heavy conscience || a sense of duty to protect the innocent || hooves on a woodland path || the scent of leather and steel

[gccdwitch]

Happiest of birthdays to my best friend and one of the best people I know! I love you and I'm so beyond proud of you. You will be getting a sappier message the moment I wake up (sorry in advance) but for now, I just wish you the absolute most amazing year (and a well-deserved break!!!). // @likeswallowstosea insp : x , x , x

[gccdwitch]

tagged by: @pevertd (tyy!!) tagging: @likeswallowstosea ; @vvhimsicals ; @serxndipities ; @fruitpoem (feel free to ignore this if you don't want to do it!) repost and fill in with the words you most associate with your character!! muse: august cha

ANIMAL : jellyfish

COLOUR :  bright red

MONTH :  ... august

SONG : cocoon by holly humberstone

NUMBER : 4

DAY OR NIGHT : night

PLANT :  cactus

SMELL :  hell energy drinks, cigarettes, burning sage

SEASON : autumn

FOOD : korean corn dog

DRINK : green tea

ELEMENT : fire

[gccdwitch]

That, he concedes, is deserved and a fair point. Solomon sighs and drops his arms to the side, clearly admitting defeat. On this, at least. “You’re right. I’m sorry. I didn’t have malicious intent but I shouldn’t have imitated you. Now isn’t the time for teasing.” Now is the time to get in the car and away from this shitty street and even shittier night. He presses his lips together. “That’s the thing, though. I’m not dismissing it. I’m trying to raincheck it and you’re being stubborn about it. I wouldn’t be doing that if I didn’t think it mattered.” Serissa rolls her eyes and, for a second, he thinks this plan, too, has failed and they’ll have to stay there, arguing next to a taxi for another half an hour. But then—a light at the end of the tunnel. His suffering, his worries, they seem to be so close to ending. Grinning bright, Solo wraps his pinkie around hers and shakes their hands. “Well, good thing I won’t be breaking it then.” There’s very little doubt in his mind that she’ll go through with it and there’s not a chance he’s risking that. Seri, as it stands, is one of very few people he genuinely looks forward to talking with, even when she stresses him out beyond belief. “Turn it off? What do you think I am? A machine?” Confused and annoyed, he shoves his hands in the pockets of his coat, scowling down at her. “Of course, I can’t ‘turn it off’. You’re my friend and I worry about all of my friends. It’s only natural. I know you do, too.”

Solomon grows still and quiet, her words settling over his skin like frostbite. He’s sure his expression has grown plain horrified, a perfect reflection of his feelings, and he’s sure Seri won’t like that but he also can’t really help it. This is… beyond concerning. “I am telling you up front what I want from you,” he says when he eventually gathers himself. “To get home safe. That’s it. Nothing more, nothing less. Reasonable request, I’d think.” This isn’t the time, nor place for a more serious conversation as he already tried to establish. Solo’s shoulders sag in relief and he forces himself to smile. “Thank you. She really would. I appreciate you making sure I look handsome even in death.” He glances down at himself, though, truthfully he couldn’t care less about how he looks right now. “I was five seconds away from dropping to my knees and begging you to get in the car and… I guess that would have been a loss for my fashion, too. My pants would have gotten ruined. Anyway. Ready to go?”

“Says the man mocking me.” Serissa huffs, rolling her eyes. He was the one who was turning this into a fight, if he’d just let her do what she wanted to and simply humored the conversation, they wouldn’t be in this mess at all. Who else’s fault could it be? “It’s not nothing, Solomon. But of course you would dismiss it simply because you think it doesn’t matter.” But he was right about one thing, they were simply going in circles right now because he refused to compromise on anything. Her grey eyes roll again the second he suggests a pinky promise - like they were children who didn’t know how easily such things would be broken. “I’m going to give you the silent treatment when you break it,” She informs him, but she extends her pinky to him in a truce. Would it be an effective punishment? Unlikely. Would it make her feel better turning off her read receipts to leave him to stew in his own decisions? Absolutely not, but it wasn’t as if that mattered. She tenses up when he reaches out to steady her, not commenting on the action despite her reaction. He clearly didn't want to acknowledge it either, not that what he did say was any less embarrassing. “Can’t you just go into emotionless mode like the rest of us and flip it off? I never asked you for your concern.” Sure, she knew it wasn’t that sinple but that didn’t make it any less uncomfortable to be on the receiving end of. Why was he acting like she actually mattered, and what did he hope to get out of it?

She bites back the urge to ask him the question to his face, and the bitter laugh on the tip of her tongue the moment he says he didn’t care if she’d asked, he’d care about her anyway. “Men don’t care about me, they care about what they can get out of me.” The words just slip out of her mouth, and she wishes she could take them back. Solomon didn’t need to know how she truly felt, nor did she assume he wanted to, so why did she tell him? “I suppose Chessie would have your head if she found out you were here and something happened to me though. Fine, just because a pike wouldn’t go with your outfit tonight.”

[gccdwitch]

what color is your love language? (nick yoon) tagged by: @heirloomeds (this was sm fun tyy <33) tagging: @likeswallowstosea, @vvhimsicals, @weedzkiller, @scftlightz (+ anyone else who wants to!)

FERN - Key words: intellectual, humour, best friends. You feel like you 'click' with everybody you love and get along in an intrinsic way. You would never give somebody your heart if you felt like you couldn't talk with them about anything. You show your love by making playlists, sending late-night memes or remembering their coffee order and why they like it. The one you love is always on your mind, and you're never happier than hearing that somebody you love has been thinking about you.

[gccdwitch]

𝙵𝙰𝚂𝙷𝙸𝙾𝙽  /   𝙰𝙿𝙿𝙴𝙰𝚁𝙰𝙽𝙲𝙴   𝚂𝚃𝙰𝚃𝚂 .

TAGGED BY: @fruitpoem (thank you &lt;33)

TAGGING: @imaginc , @likeswallowstosea , @pevertd , @serxndipities , @vvhimsicals (feel free to ignore this if you don't feel like doing it!)

★  ⸻   𝐁𝐎𝐃𝐘

Long legs. Short legs. Average legs. Slender thighs. Thick thighs. Muscular thighs. Skinny arms. Soft arms. Muscular arms. Toned stomach. Flat stomach. Flabby Stomach. Soft stomach. Sixpack. Beer belly. Lean frame. Slender frame. Muscular frame. Voluptuous frame. Petite frame (5 ft 4 or shorter).  Lanky frame. Short nails. Long nails. Manicured nails. Dirty nails. Flat ass. Toned ass. Bubble butt. Thick ass. Small waist. Thick waist. Narrow hips. Average hips. Wide hips. Big feet. Average feet. Small feet. Soft feet. Slender feet. Calloused feet. Calloused hands. Soft hands. Big hands. Average hands. Small hands. Long fingers. Short fingers. Average fingers. Broad shoulders. Underweight. Average Weight. Overweight.

★  ⸻   𝐇𝐄𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓

Shorter than 140 cm. 141 cm-150 cm. 151 cm to 160 cm. 161 cm to 170 cm. 171 cm to 180cm. 181 cm to 190 cm. 191 cm to 2m. Taller than 2 m.

★  ⸻   𝐒𝐊𝐈𝐍

Pale. Fair. Rosy. Peachy. Gold. Olive. Dark. Tanned. Blotchy. Smooth (facial area). Acne. Dry. Greasy. Freckled. Scarred. Warm tone. Neutral tone. Cool tone. Tans easily. Prone to sunburn.

★  ⸻   𝐄𝐘𝐄𝐒

Small. Large. Average. Grey. Brown. Black. Blue. Red. Green. Gold. Hazel. Doe-eyed. Almond. Close-set. Wide-set. Monolid. Heavy eyelids. Upturned. Downturned. Deep set.

★  ⸻   𝐇𝐀𝐈𝐑

Thin. Thick. Fine. Normal. Greasy. Dry. Soft. Shiny. Curly. Frizzy. Wild. Unruly. Straight. Smooth. Wavy. Floppy. Cropped. Pixie-cut. Short. Shoulder length. Back length. Waist length. Floor length. Buzz cut. Bald. Jaw length. Mohawk. White. Platinum blonde. Golden blonde. Dirty blonde. Ombre. Light brown. Mouse brown. Chestnut brown. Golden brown. Chocolate brown. Dark brown. Jet black. Ginger. Auburn. Dyed red. Dyed any “unnatural color”. Streaked. Thin eyebrows. Average eyebrows. Thick eyebrows.

★  ⸻   𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐎𝐎𝐒 / 𝐏𝐈𝐄𝐑𝐂𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒 .

Full sleeve. Thigh tattoo. Shin tattoo. Wrist tattoo. Lower back tattoo. Hand/finger tattoo. Foot tattoo. Neck tattoo. Face tattoo. Back tattoo. Chest tattoo. One tattoo. A few here and there. Multiple. No tattoo. Monroe piercing. Nose piercing. Septum. Nipple piercing(s). Genital piercing(s). Industrial piercings. Earlobe piercing. Prince Albert piercing. Eyebrow piercing(s). Tongue piercing(s). Lip piercing(s). Tragus piercing. Angel bites. Labret. Stretched out ears. Navel piercing. Inverse navel piercing. Cheek piercing(s). Smiley. Nape piercing(s). No piercings.

★  ⸻   𝐂𝐎𝐒𝐌𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐒

Light eyeliner. Heavy eyeliner. Cat eyes. Mascara. Fake eyelashes. Matte lipstick. Regular lipstick. Lipgloss. Lip balm. Lip tint. Red lips. Pink lips. Dark lips. Bronzer. Highlighter. Eyeshadow. Neutral eyeshadow. Smoky eyes. Colorful eyeshadow. Blush. Lipliner. Light contouring. Heavy contouring. Powder. Matte foundation. Dewy foundation. Concealer. Wears make up regularly. Wears it from time to time. Never wears make-up.

★  ⸻   𝐒𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐓

Floral. Fruity. Perfumes. Aftershave. Cocoa. Moisturizer. Natural soap. Shampoo. Cigarettes. Leather. Sweat. Food. Incense. Marijuana. Cologne. Whiskey. Wine. Fried food. Blood. Fire. Metal. Rain. Grass. Ocean. Autumn leaves. Baked bread. Freshly baked cookies. Smoke. Campfire. Lavender. Trees. Pumpkin Pie. Musk. Rose. Gingerbread. Peppermint. Oak. Honey. Lemon. Vanilla. Coffee Cake. Mint. Raw hyde.

★  ⸻   𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐒

Jeans. Tight pants. Over-knee socks. Tights. Fishnets. Leggings. Yoga pants. Pencil skirt. Tight skirt. Loose skirt. Tight/formfitting dress. Cardigans. Blouse. Button up shirt. Band-T-shirt. Sports-T-shirt. Sweatpants. Tank-top. Cut off t-shirt. Designer. High street. Online stores. Thrift. Lingerie. Long skirt. Miniskirt. Maxidress. Sun dress. Tie. Tuxedo. Cocktail dress. Highslit dress/skirt. T-shirt. Loose clothing. Tight clothing. Jean shorts. Sweater. Sweater vest. Khaki pants. Suit. Hoodie. Harem pants. Basketball shorts. Boxers. Briefs. Thong. Hotpants. Hipster panties. Bra. Sports bra. Crop top. Corset. Ballerina skirt. Leotard. Polka dot. Stripes. Glitter. Silk. Lace. Leather. Velvet. Chemise. Patterns. Florals. Neon colors. Pastels. Plaid. Black. Dark colors. Neutral colors. Fur. Faux fur.  

★  ⸻   𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐄𝐒

Sneakers. Slip-ons. Flats. Slippers. Sandals. High heels. Kitten heels. Ankle boots. Combat boots. Boots. Cowboy boots. Knee-high. Platforms. Stilettos. Bare feet. Loafers.

[gccdwitch]

✉️ quinn's messages with theo ( @likeswallowstosea )

[gccdwitch]

“Well, good,” Alfie retaliates, simply so she doesn’t get the last word in. “I called you over for help, anyway. Not for chit-chat.” Though he’s wondering if they’ll ever get to playing the game, with how hell-bent Serissa seems on bothering him. Maybe he should have just played it all by himself and prayed for the best, that might have been more productive. “Yeah, actually. Plenty of people.” Alfie shrugs his shoulders. “But honestly? I don’t give a shit. I think I’m attractive enough as it is. Like, imagine the catastrophes that would occur if I shut up and got hotter? People would crash their cars to try and catch a glimpse of me.” He flashes her a smile that’s a lot more forced than he would like to admit. “That would be a safety hazard. I’d feel bad.”

If her previous words have been only slightly annoying, her next are downright blasphemous and offensive. “Okay, woah, I don’t think I’ve heard anyone be so wrong in my entire fucking life.” Alfie holds up his hand, shaking his head in disapproval. “Pikachu is not overrated. He’s popular, yeah, as he fucking should be. I mean, look at this guy, he’s adorable. And he’s a main character. He’s appropriately-rated so don’t ever speak on him again.” He huffs, still peeved that Serissa would even say that. “Ridiculous. What’s next? You think Hello Kitty is overrated?” Surprisingly, he goes quiet for a couple of moments, maybe enough to fool anyone who hasn’t spent more than an hour around him into thinking that he was possibly following along Seri’s previous advice. He’s not, of course. He's just processing all the shit she’s talking. “Stop it,” he grumbles out, waving a warning finger at her, his mouth settling into a frown. “I’ll start saying flirty things back and it’s going to get weird as shit.” Alfie toys with the button of the machine for a couple of seconds before turning towards her again, clearly not ready to put the topic to rest. “Meowth is certainly… a choice. If I wanted to ask someone out, I’d get them a Piplup. And—you’re supposed to be helping me out! Stop distracting me with your controversial takes.”

Why did Serissa agree to this? She should have known from the second she’d acknowledged him that he’d be insufferable. But now that he had his sights set on her, and she’d made the unfortunate mistake of offering to help, she doubted she’d be able to rid herself of him now. He’d probably follow her around like a dog begging for steak until he won the plush. Did he have to speak, though? A small laugh slips from her lips when he asks her what kind of ice cream she eats, and for a moment she wonders if it’s even worth the energy to correct him that she was referring to his offer of something else she’d want. “Don’t worry, I wasn’t going to tell you anyway.”

Did he really have to be this dramatic, though? Her eyes roll as she hears the words coming out of his mouth, and as he bows he debates just turning and walking away just to spare herself the headache. If she left, Balo would probably tell him to play nice if she ran to her. “Has anyone ever told you that you’d be hotter if you just stopped talking occasionally?” She asked, shaking her head as she moved to stand next to him. Although she supposed that men didn’t have to hear they were supposed to be seen, and not heard, and to just stay quiet and look pretty, growing up. No wonder why so many were obnoxious, but still, she was willing to just let it slide until she got him out of her hair.

That is until he brought up the basketball his childish fit caused her to lose. “Awww, Alfie! You’re not even going to try to mansplain that Pikachu is the overrated yellow electric rodent first? You know, if you keep this up, I might start to think you have a crush on me or something.” She smirks, circling around the machine to scope out the best angle to direct Alfie from. “Don’t worry though, I’ve got this. If you get too flustered to follow directions, I don’t mind taking over and winning it for you. Although you know, if you wanted to ask me out, you could have just won me a Meowth instead of pretending you’re horrible at claw machines. Like I don’t mind being the knight in shining armor saving the prince in distress for once. Who knows, maybe it’ll be more fun then playing the damsel! But just an idea for next time.”