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you like it? [ for a moment, victoria was nervous, unaware of how it would be taken. she was worried it would be suspicious even though she only meant it as a gesture. she sighs softly as alana’s eyes met hers, releasing a breath she hadn’t realized she was holding with a small smile. ] shocking, i know. don’t think too much into it was just a spur of the moment sort of thing. [ she tried to shrug it off but truthfully, her opinion started to mean a lot more to her. ] 

@magikais     (  . . .  )        [       the   huntress’    eyebrows    furrowed   slightly   .    she   didn’t     understand   why    victoria   had    done    this .     perhaps   it   was   because    alana    definitely    wasn’t    used   to   being   spoiled with    such   . . .    gifts .   her   cheeks    flushed    slightly   as   she    gingerly   took the   box   ,    opening   the   lid   ,   speechless   by its    contents .      ]       . . .      it’s ….   it’s    beautiful .        [        her   silvery hues    immediately    shot   up   to   look   at the vampire   ,     a   teasing   smile   hinting on the    corner   of   her    lips .      ]       you    were    thinking    about    me  ? 

i don’t / have / to do a lot of things… but i wanted to. [ she sets her purse down, pulling out a long velvet jewelry box with a proud smile. it was a necklace with a crescent moon and an ‘A’ alongside it. she hands it over to her. ] i saw it when i was shopping and thought of you. 

/    soooo sorry for the late replies   bby   < / 3

@hyrded      (  . . .  )         [       alana   was   angry  ;  angry   at herself   for   letting   her   guard   down   for   that   one   split   second .  her   wounds   weren’t   serious   ,   not   in   her   opinion   anyway .   she’d   had   worse   ,    but   it    left    her   no   less   annoyed  .    and it   no   less   / hurt /  .     it    was   moments   like   these   that   she   wished   that   she   didn’t   feel   pain   at   all .       ]           I’ll   be   fine    .      [      the   huntress   dismissed  ,   shaking   her   head   as   her     silvery   hues   glanced   down   to   the   particularly   nasty   gash   on   her   forearm   .     she   brushed   her   hair   out   of   her   face   ,   watching   the   slow   ,   yet   steady   stream   of   crimson   trickle   down    her   wrist   to   her   palm .   her   breath   hitched   in   her    throat .    ]          give   it   a   few   hours   and   I   should   be   pretty   much   healed .   
            

@hyrded     (  . . .  )         let   / go /   of   me   ,   then .     [     the    werewolf      snarled   ,   ripping   her   arm   out   of   his   grasp  ,  and   giving   a   shove   at   him   for   good   measure .    ]     who   the   hell   do   you   think   you   are   ? ?   you   had   / no   right /   to   intervene   like   that . 

@hyrded     (  . . .  )          all   the   better   to   eat    you   with   .      [       the   dry   humour   dripped   from   her   tongue   as   her   canines   shrank   back   ,   disappearing   from   sight .   that   wasn’t   the   only    thing   she   could    do   - -    when   provoked   ,   her eyes   often   glowed   a bright   golden   colour .    the   enhanced   strength ,   sense   of   smell  ,    and     claws   were   an   added   bonus   ,     but   that   was   about   as   far   as her    abilities   went    when    it   wasn’t    a full moon .      ]         so   you   like   my   party   trick   ,   huh ?    . . .      it’s   not    quite   as   fun   during   a   full   moon   when   every   bone   in   my   body   is   involuntarily   breaking   at   the   same   time .    but   I   guess   I   can’t   be too   picky .   

@wiccaanways     (  . . .  )      [          her   usually   silver   hues   were   glowing   bright   gold    as   she   gripped   the   hilt   of   the   knife   she   always   kept   underneath   her   pillow .  the  redhead   huntress   seemed   momentarily   disorientated  ,   confusion   laced   on   her   scarred   features .   she   had   heard   the   creak   of   the   floorboard   next   to   her   bed   and   had   somehow  ,   in   that   moment ,   managed   to   fling   herself   forward   from   her  sleep  ,  knock   him   off   his   feet   with   her    blade   at   his   throat  .   and   yet ,   when   she   realised   who   it   was    ,     she   didn’t   put   the   knife   down  .   instead ,   she   let   out   an   irritated   growl .       ]         /  jesus  /   langdon.   what   the   hell—    why   are  you   in  my   / bedroom /   ? ! 
            

[ victoria’s smile grows just as soon as it falls, a bit embarrassed at the mention of him. she didn’t know either, but she hated having to revisit it. ] he was such a good performer… i guess i never realized that he wasn’t just performing on stage. he created such a / perfect / version of himself; by the time i realized who he actually was— i’d already given him everything he wanted. [ her nails quietly tap on the table, pausing for a moment in thought. as her gaze met alana’s again she noticed the heat rising in her cheeks before she turned away. ] don’t do that. i don’t know if you remember but i said you were striking when i saw you at the bar. you thought i was lying then too… i’m sorry that no one’s ever said it before but i wouldn’t play with your emotions like that. [ her hand reaches out, gently tucking some of the hair that covered her face behind her ear. she takes a moment, her face falling from her normal cheery exposition to a subtle admiration. ] and i’m not worried. 

@magikais   (  . . .  )      you   know ,   I   don’t think    I’ve   / ever /  seen    a    vampire  drunk  .         that   would   definitely   be   interesting .     [      alana   didn’t   even   know   that   vampires   / could /   get   drunk , to   be honest   .   she   had   never   exactly   asked .    the   werewolf   inwardly   cringed    at   the   mention   of   victoria’s   ex .    ]      yeah   well   ,   ‘ kane ‘   was   a   dick .   I   don’t know    what   you   saw   in   that   guy   to   begin   with .  he   deserved   what   was   coming   to him  .       [       her   cheeks   flushed   slightly   at   her   words   ,    suddenly   feeling   rather   hot .   no   one   had   ever   told   her   that   —   that she   was   beautiful .   she   had   accepted   her   scars   (  whether   she   particularly   liked   them   was   another   story  )   but   others   stared   .   pity   more   than   anything .   her   silver   hues   briefly   flickered   away   ,   in   both   embarrassment and   disbelief   ,    a   few   strands   of   her   red   hair   falling   in   front   of   her   face .     ]        you   don’t   have   to   say   that .   you don’t    have   to   give   me   unnecessary compliments   to   ensure   you   stay   in   my   good   graces .   [      that   was   what   alana   thought   she   was   doing   ,  anyway  .    ]     we’re   good   ,   you   and   I .   you   don’t have to   worry  . 

if i were drunk you’d know it. [ victoria laughs softly, her lips pursing in thought as her eyes playfully narrow at the werewolf. her face falls slightly, not really knowing how to put her thoughts into words. ] you’re beautiful for one… and despite your reservations— you stood up for me in front of kane. that meant a lot. in spite of what you’d think of someone… you’re willing to protect them if you have to. [ her expression falls slightly, a flicker in her eye with traces of her smile still lingering on her painted lips but it was only for a moment as her teeth tug on her lips; a brow raising. ] and don’t try to fight me on the beautiful comment, had we met in different circumstances i would’ve been a lot more / friendly /from the start. 

@wiccaanways    (  . . .  )          [           she    froze    for   a   moment   as   he    wrapped   his    arms  around    her   without    hesitation .   but   it    wasn’t    long   until   she   returned   the   gesture   ,   her    eyes   closing  as   she   inhaled   sharply   ,    resting   her   chin   on   his   shoulder  .    ]         you    were   worried   about   me  ?    [      her   tone   was   teasing  ,   but   they   had   known   each   other   long   enough   now   that   their   worry   for   one   another   was   no   longer   surprising   .       ]      I’m   okay ,   really .   I    got   myself    into   a   sticky   situation   with    some   vampires  .   but   I    got   out   / mostly /   unscathed ,    which   is   one   hell   of   a   bonus .    one   more   vamp   nest   we   can   check   off   the list   ,    I guess . 

[ jack walks over to her, arms open as he pulls her in for a hug that was probably too tight. he didn’t care honestly and she would probably hold this over him later but whatever worry that weighed down his chest lifted. he pulls away, a grin on his face despite the soot and dirt that transferred onto his clothes. ] what the hell happened to you? i was worried out of my mind. 

@wiccaanways    (  . . .  )      [        to   be   honest ,    there    had   been   a    moment    where    she    thought    she   / had /  been .   and    so   ,    relief    had    filled   her   when   she    saw   him   ,   her   shoulders   slacking   and   releasing   the   previous   tension .    the    werewolf    looked    like   hell   —   a   mixture of    dirt   ,   blood     and    ash   covered   her   from   head   to   toe   ,    and   her   eyes   screamed    exhaustion   .   but   yet   she   couldn’t    help   but   laugh   slightly    .      ]    sorry    to   disappoint ,    langdon   ,   but   you’re    not    getting    rid   of    me   any   time   soon    . 

[ wordlessly the vampire got exactly what her subtle squeeze of her hand meant and she lets out a quiet yet understanding sigh. today should be fun for more than one reason; she thinks to herself. kane glares harshly at alana, and juliette can’t help but smile a bit. his grip on the small gate tightens, leaving in indent on the metal, a show of his strength that was thankfully unnoticed by the people who started watching. kane leans forward, his gaze shifting from alana to juliette. ‘if you really knew her you wouldn’t be defending her like this— she’ll ruin your life if you let her.’ victoria glares now, her eyes flashing red for a quick moment. she stops herself, both anger and fear bubbling inside of her at once. ] / we / asked you to leave once, kane. [ for a moment, kane stops, his adrenaline dying down. he swallows softly, a bitter smile replacing his scowl. he looks over at alana, one last time, eyes scanning hers with a knowing glance. ‘there she is— you two have fun.’ he starts to walk off, his nails scratching the at the surface of every wall his head stretches out to touch. juliette looks over at alana, nervous after seeing him again and the impending questions after. ] i’m sorry for dragging you into that— thank you. i owe you. 

@magikais       (  . . .  )          [        a    flicker   of    confusion   passed   through    alana’s   eyes   as   she   heard   the    unfamiliar   name   being   called   from   the   man’s   lips .   had   juliette   given    this   guy   a   fake   name   ,   or   had   the   vampire   lied   to   her   about   who   she   truly   was   ?    she   squeezed   juliette’s   hand   subtly ,   signalling   that   that    this    would   definitely be   a   topic   for    conversation   later .   the   werewolf   stared   at   kane   in   disbelief ,   unimpressed    by   the   way   he   had   addressed    her .     what   an    asshole .     ]      charming .        [        alana    responded   dryly   ,   eyeing   juliette’s   ex   with   annoyance ,      wondering   if   he   was   something    supernatural   ,   or not .    it    would    determine    what    she would or wouldn’t    do    next .       ]        alright .   you   had   your   shot   ,   and   you    screwed   it  up   .    she   said   / no / .  so    how   about   you   back   off ?     I’m   sure   you   can   parade   that  . . .     / extremely /   likeable   personality    of    yours   elsewhere .   

[ her hand instinctively grabs at hers, somewhat tightly as he starts to make his way over to them. it had been a while since they’ve actually spoken and if it were up to her. she would’ve kept it that way. she tenses as she starts to hear his voice calling out her name.  ‘victoria’ he calls out her actual name, one that she hadn’t gone by in ages. she knew she’d have to explain herself alana soon but hoped she would wait until he left. ‘if i didn’t know any better i’d think you were avoiding me—’ ] i am… avoiding you, kane. i had to go, i was gonna be late for my date. [ kane looks over at alana, glaring daggers. ‘ who the fuck are you? ’ he scoffs, hands grabbing the gate that bordered the restaurant enclosure. ‘/ this / is who you’re replacing me with, vic?’ he was starting to cause a scene, drawing attention to them and the others outside. victoria swallows. ] you had no problem replacing me. now / please go. / 

[ juliette doesn’t say a word, allowing the other to backtrack and try to defend her caution that was— admittedly, somewhat grounded. her eyes widen at her remark, brow raising. alana couldn’t be serious— she wanted her help of all people. a small yet noticeable smile curves her pink stained lips as she tried to play it off with a sigh. ] alright— i’ll bite. come in and tell me all about what you’re planning. 
            
            / sorry all my replies are so late ah!

@magikais     (  . . .  )      I’m    not    / that /   bad .       [        the    werewolf    huntress    defended    ,     her    scarred    features    pulling    a    face   as   she   folded    her    arms   over   her chest  .     ]      but     can    you    / blame /    me    for   being    a    little    cautious    ?     [      her    eyebrow   rose   as    she    fiddled   with   a   loose   thread on her    sweater .        ]       no   ,   I’m    not    here    because    I    think     you’re   a    suspect .     [          she   admitted    ,    her voice    softening    slightly,    betraying    a hint    of    vulnerability    beneath    her tough    exterior.   she couldn’t  believe that   the next   words   were   coming   out   of    her   mouth .     ]      I’m    here   because I    need   your    help . 

at this point i could tell you the sky was blue and you’d have your doubts. [ the vampire replies with a scoff, small smile almost too sweet curved her pink lips. she smooths out her coat, eyes quickly glancing at the other. ] why are you here then? am i on your short list of suspects again?

@bloodbarren       [        she’d    heal    eventually     .    it     always    took     longer than     usual    after a    full moon    .    her body needed     time to recover .    her gaze glanced      over    to the boutique     he was talking     about    ,    grunting    as she    pushed herself    forwards ,    ignoring    the slight     limp    she had    when she walked .      though he showed    concern ,   he was acting awfulky … calm .         ]       look . . .      I’m sorry    for almost     knocking    you    over    .    and    for getting    blood    on you    .     I’ll buy     you a new shirt     or    something ,    but after that ,      forget     you     saw    me .    I    assure you this isn’t what it looks like . 
             
            

@lunarhunts 
                                     okay,   no hospitals,   and there's a boutique right over there.   but you don't seem all that able to git around by yerself.   i mean ..   you nearly just ran into me a minute ago.
               [   he wasn't saying this to make her feel bad or anything.   his face showed how really worried he was,   but he took a step back.   ]   i don't think that   ` fine `   matches up when blood is on ya.  

@bloodbarren      (  . . .  )      [        the    ironic thing    was    ,    this     actually   / was /    normal     ,    for her    at least .    the full moon the previous    night     had     exhausted her ,     not     to mention     her     memories    of it were     practically      non-existent .    all    that she    was completely    sure of    ,    was    that she    now     had     a few    added    injuries .      ]         you     can     say    what you want    .    I    promise    you     I’m    fine .      [         the redhead     denied ,    eyeing his hand  warily    as    it    touched     her shoulder .    she    had    always    been    skeptical ,   of everything    and    everyone    regardless of the    circumstances .     she quickly    shrugged     off his    hand    ,    instead ,   resting hers    upon the wall beside her    to steady herself .      ]    no .    / no / hospital  ,   / please / .     . . .      I    just need—   I need     a change of    clothes .