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[vitalphenomena]

@rehavoced

"Harry won't be back for awhile," she says, with put-upon levity, with forced domesticity clouding every word. She can deal with one of Harris's associates. She can do this.

"But if you want some tea — um — oh! Shoes off, please."

[wickdcreatures]

@rehavoced ; continued from here

          Heather’s head cants to the side, the smile she wears one of pure entertainment. Yeah, she certainly expected something more straightforward — a canned response, some lazy dismissal — maybe she wouldn’t be graced with an answer at all ; after all, that’s what questioning the broody, distant gaze of someone usually gets her. But no, this was so much all at once, so genuine and unfiltered. She sits down with their drinks, putting one at the table in front of him. It's charming, she thinks.

          “ Tell me more about it, ”          She says, never loosing her smile. She sips her beer, flashing large blue eyes at him from over the top of her glass — a “pretty please?” if you will.

[6aints-arc]

“ hell only exists if you believe in god, right ? ” ╰   @rehavoced

even though pink fingertips would constantly wander to the dainty little cross dangling at her throat                   the cross itself felt too heavy to bare, to begin with                   sophia’s faith in god has faltered quite greatly. she knows, from personal experience : “ no. with or without god, demons never cease to exist. i don’t really know where else a demon can come from. ” said with conviction, sophia knows. it’s that hint of coldness behind her eyes, though her personality is warm and sunny. like, she’s seen some shit. anyways. “ even though religions argue with each other about heaven or god or whatever, they almost always agree that there’s some kind of hell. ” this one is thoughtful, like she’s taking a pure moment to educate. and then : “ even people who don’t believe in anything at all. they’ve experienced hell in one way or another. it’ll always be there. ”

[miidnighters]

@rehavoced | continued from ☾

"Miss?" Hartley repeats with ill-disguised glee. "Oh, a polite man." It's not often she gets addressed as something so benign, so she's going to ride that out for as long as she can. His follow-up question has her scoffing, though, bringing the straw of her mocktail to her lips but not actually sipping just yet. Was she sure? What kind of a question was that? May as well ask was he armed.

"I'm sure, sugar." Her smile mutes slightly, curving into something a bit more sly. This, after all, was what she was good at. "I have very reliable intel that he'll be here as long as I'll be here, which means the rest of them will show up too." And would probably make a beeline over here once they saw her talking to another man, but that's a tidbit of information to worry about later.

[6hostful]

do all the 20s for the meme :)

BLESS YOU FOR THIS im SO EXCITED OKAY SO

20 . do they have a “comfort outfit” or a go to look? if so, why did they choose those pieces?

Teagan is absolutely a big t-shirt/hoodie and leggings kinda girl when she isn’t feeling like dressing up, maybe with a pair of flashy boots to at least feel like she put a little bit of effort into her look but. Mostly a pair of tennis shoes or even a pair of slippers, she isn’t above that LMAO her every day look is casual but with lots of black &/or muted tones. Tank top, zip up hoodie, ripped up jeans. Studded belt is a must.

first one is her lazy comfort outfit, second is an every day sorta thing

21. in a relationship, are they the ones stealing their partners’ clothing? or are they the ones having their clothes stolen?

It really depends on the relationship; if she is with a masc person usually she is the one to do the stealing, but if she is with a femme person she is usually offering her jackets and oversized stuff constantly. Nothing is better than oversized partner clothing 😭

22. do they have bumper stickers on their car? if so, what kind? (bonus points for pictures!)

She has all kinda of band stickers, from her own band to other bands she has toured with to some of her favorites that she has seen in concert. Aside from that she def has some pride stickers and at least one amoeba music sticker and some other weird ones that she either got online or as gifts from friends like:

23. do they have a comfort movie? book? tv show?

She really really loves the x files, and even though she thinks its utter trash from the jump she also loves supernatural. Pretty much any shitty teen romance/drama/thriller with supernatural / post apocalyptic themes are in heavy rotation (think twilight or hunger games) and shes too much of a book nerd to pick just one, really LMAO 

24. if forced to wear socks, what kind do they prefer? ( ankle? crew cut? patterned? plain? )

She is a black ankle/low cut sock kinda girly, usually no pattern. If not that then she might be wearing stripes but thats VERY uncommon. Shes usually wearing boots so its not like you can really see them anyway!!!

25. what do they do when they are deep in thought? ( bite their nails? twirl a strand of hair? lick their lips? just look off to the side? nothing too exciting because this is a highly specific question? lol )

Shes a lip biter for sure, I've actually considered giving her a lip piercing to chew on when she’s thinking but i am still on the fence about that. Other than lip biting she wrings her hands a lot and plays with her acrylics 

26. what is their favorite snack food?

Flaming. Hot. cheetos. pair that with a liquid death and she is SET.

27. what do their hair care products smell like?

For the most part its vanilla and warm sugar, maybe a toasted marshmallow perfume thrown on top or maybe some sort of chai smelling perfume? Really rich and sweet; the kinda stuff that makes you think of fall and winter.

28. how dedicated are they to their favorite color? must everything they own be that color? do they even care that much?

Her favorite color is blue, and she really likes it but shes not terribly dedicated to it. Shes a thrifter and an opportunist when it comes to clothes and accessories, so she will make do with whatever. Things like pens, toothbrushes, hair brushes / etc that you can get at a store that might come in a few different colors though…. She is more inclined to reach for the blue ones than something else. 

29. what does their perfume smell like, and how much do they put on?

I already kinda answered this one above but she wears lots of warm and sweet smells, and she wears quite a lot of it too. She absolutely has a small bottle that she carries around with her to refresh after smoking a cigarette or eating or something. Depending on the season her smell might slightly change, like in spring it might be more vanilla and flowers, summer would be more warm sugar and coconut, fall vanilla and maybe something pumpkin spice adjacent, and winter would be some really vanilla chai/ spicy smelling one.

[unpossession]

“In my head, mostly, but I think of my head and my body sort of as a labyrinth that I traverse. I could be anywhere in here - and I get lost. Often.” She laughs despite this not really being a joke. She got lost in there for almost a whole year before, only now able to crawl out of the rubble of her being.

But, whatever, that sounds way pretentious. Which is why she laughs it off.

“It’s— it only really makes sense if you know me, though. I don’t expect anybody else to prescribe to this kind of belief.”

The soul. This causes him to stop surveying the board and squint up at her. Curious. He doesn't know if he believes much of all that. Heart, soul, whatever you want to call it. It all comes from electrical impulses of the brain. ❛ Do you really believe in that? The great consciousness or whatever it might be that links you to a soul. ❜ Is he asking as much as teasing? It's unclear. ❛ Where do you exist, then? In your body. ❜

[recovened]

@rehavoced :))))

[vitalphenomena]

@rehavoced

ATTICUS EVANS WORKS WITH HARRIS HARRIS, BUT IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT HARRIS HARRIS PREFERS TO THINK THAT ATTICUS WORKS FOR HIM. I'm sure this never causes any problems between them.

"Are you even, like..."

He squints.

"Are you even any good at this?"

[vitalphenomena]

WHILE ATTICUS RELAXES, JUNIPER ONLY GROWS MORE AND MORE TENSE. She can't believe she just said that. What came over her? What is she becoming? Why would she stoop to anybody else's level.

So she smiles her apologetic little smile. It seems, for now, that he forgives her outburst.

"I'd be a teacher," she says. "I'd go to school, and I'd become a teacher."

Odd little creature, isn't she. Like Atticus has any right to be claiming anyone else odd. He decides in that moment that means he likes her. Enough. As much as he can like anyone, he supposes. His whole demeanour seems to relax in an instant. ❛ Money makes the world go round. Isn't that what they say? ❜ He's even managing to smile. ❛ What's your dream job? If money was no matter. ❜

[vitalphenomena]

THE LAUGHTER THAT ENSUES COULDN'T BE ANY MORE TENSE.

"Ha ha ha ha ha!"

She regards Atticus with wide, newly terrified eyes. Why would he bring a gun into it? Thankfully, Lila isn't here — Juniper would be in complete fight or flight mode.

"I know what you mean!" she says instead, so bright and easygoing. "I mean, Harry doesn't—oh, you know how Harry operates." No gods, no masters. (He typically gets attached to those in the role, then tires of them when they can't keep up with him.)

"If you're carrying," she says cheerfully, "I'd appreciate if you told me now."

Atticus calculates up her fear. Is she worried that knowing Harris has a weakness, a sister, would make her somehow more valuable to him? Or does she consider him offended by the notion that he would work for anyone. The thoughts come and pass, and after enough silence to make it adequately uncomfortable, Atticus barks out a laugh. ❛ Chill out, Juniper. I'm not about to pull a gun on you or whatever. ❜ He seems genuinely amused. The laughter fades quickly to only be in his eyes. ❛ I don't work for anyone, but that doesn't mean I'm about to go running around causing chaos for the hell of it. ❜

[wickdcreatures]

          She listens so intently, eyes scanning over his lips as he speaks, or down at his fingers, or back up to his eyes as he speaks so passionately about this film.      “ If I’m honest, I usually just go for A24 or Angelo Amerigo horror movies or like, your basic romcom, but now you got me all interested in this one. ”

She puts her beer back down on the table, turning her attention to her purse as she digs around inside. In her search she removes full sized perfume bottles, lotions, and lipsticks aplenty, setting them down on the table until she finally finds what she’s looking for — a little note pad and a pen, which she slides in front of him, pages of half written lyrics flipped back to reveal a blank page. 

          “ How about you gimme some homework — write a couple of your favorite movies for me to watch, and maybe your number so I can text you live reactions? ”          She smiles, giving him a little wink as she puts her things back into her cavernous purse.

Most people will politely listen to his ramblings. Heather seems genuine in her request to hear more, and if she is faking it, she's faking it well. Atticus will take what he can get. One quick sip of the beer presented to him, and he's ready to delve back into the topic. ❛ Such a powerful and heart-wrenching film. From start to finish, the narrative is so tightly woven, it keeps you on the edge of your seat. Do you like films about survival, about exploring the depths of human character in the most extreme situations? ❜

For as much as he could keep talking and pulling apart every aspect of the film, he has been told it is nicer to include other people in the conversation, as well.

[unpossession]

"--Yes, actually." Willow says. Her moves are pre-calculated, she's three steps ahead of where they actually are in the game, so it doesn't take her long to pick up the next piece, move it forward. "I'm more interested in matters of the soul, though, than the brain and how it works. I tend to zone out when I think too much about it."

Atticus and chaos have been life long friends at this point. He finds non-chaotic people to be rather boring. His next move takes longer as he studies the board. ❛ I mean, it seems unfair to judge people exclusively on their physical appearances. One cannot help the way they were born, but one can always continue to learn. The brain is a curious organ, malleable. Have you ever heard of Pribram's holonomic brain theory? ❜

[unpossession]

Ah! An improvement! Willow smiles.

“Not everybody is like that. But it’s a nice thing to take into consideration.” Willow waits for her turn to move, then makes her adjustment to the board quickly. She wonders if it’s really the truth, if he actually knew how her brain worked if he wouldn’t go running for the hills. Lots of other people have, after they’ve realised that it’s more chaotic than it initially seemed.

A curious little hum in his throat. He hadn't meant anything by it. Those are simply the words that formed in his mind. Speaking with Willow always seems to shed some light on reasons he might have been beaten up one too many times in high school. And beyond. His eyes scan across the board, planning out his next move. ❛ I didn't mean it to be. I suppose I've never much given thought on how to compliment people based on their appearance. ❜ Another piece moved, the timer once again being pressed. ❛ If anything, I would find you more attractive for how your brain works. ❜

[unpossession]

She studies him as he speaks until the latter part of that statement causes her to roll her eyes. Something... Icky about it. Willow isn't uncomfortable under the scrutiny, but it does feel odd to be reduced down to two features in such an-- such a weird way. Pouty little mouth? Her skin crawls.

"That felt a little dehumanizing," Willow moves one of her pieces and hits the timer. "To say 'I guess you have traits that people would value' rather than, I don't know, 'I've never thought about you that way, but you do have nice eyes' or something. I don't know. I can be quite sensitive, though."

Atticus finds himself considering her question as he surveys the board in front of him. She chatters on about how poor friends can treat one another as he starts the chess timer and makes his first move. Chess has never been something he particularly enjoyed, more one of those things intelligent people seemed to like to make their wits known outwards. He meets her eyes across the table. ❛ Objectively, you are quite pretty. You have those large, doe-like eyes and pouty little mouth that seems highly valued within a colonised Western civilisation. ❜ He leans back in his chair, waiting for her to make her move. ❛ I guess I've never particularly thought of you in that way. Certainly not enough to warrant creating a power gap between us. ❜

[unpossession]

“Are you saying you don’t? Like at all?” She quirks a brow. Honestly, it’ll surprise her if he doesn’t. Willow is used to a certain level of attention, even from friends. She takes the king, places it down, and spins the board. Only fair that they take it in turns, she supposes. “I don’t think negging is a strategy used solely for romantic conquests, anyway. Friends do it, too. Not very good friends, mind you. But they do. It creates a power dynamic.”

Board all set up, she motions for him to start the timer. They can talk and play. It’ll be good practice.

Atticus listens. Some people may accuse him of not doing this very often, but he does like to hear other people's point of view. Even if they are wrong, and in his world, that is most of the time. Willow seems to be trying to teach rather than dismiss, however, so she keeps his attention. ❛ Hm. I suppose I do see how it may have been interpreted that way. ❜ He gives up the comfort of fiddling with something so that she may use the king in his hand to reset the board. ❛ If I were negging you, wouldn't that intrinsically depend on me finding you attractive in some way? ❜ Ah, the old age debate of can men and women simply be friends.

[unpossession]

“It felt like you were belittling my victory, which is a thing men generally do to women, when they lose. Also felt a bit like negging, which is a generally misogynistic move to give men the upper hand in a situation and bring up insecurities in a woman they can then manipulate to their advantage. I’m not saying this was what you were doing, but it’s how it came across.”

She gives him a little smile, trying to be friendly, speaking softly. He doesn’t seem angry with her for saying all this, which is quite nice actually. Willow begins resetting the board, busying her hands.

— For the record, negging does work on Willow, mostly. But you’ve got to get on her good side first!

A knit between his brows. Had he said anything overtly misogynistic? That hadn't been his intention. His comments had purely been focused on her performance, and not really taken his into consideration. He picks up the now laying down king piece and twists it around in his fingertips. ❛ I don't think your ability to play chess has anything to do with your femininity. ❜ Conceding to his loss had been his first port of call. He hadn't scowled or huffed or done anything to make himself maintain a masculine energy. ❛ You are better than me at chess, quite obviously. I was just trying to give you some fun facts about the game. Tell me --- what about that made you think I was aiming to be superior? ❜