// eunioa;

A tender barbarian - the phrase suited him perfectly. Dangerous, non-opposing, imperious, yet caring and gentle. The combination of all these features is who he was &. he would be for her. 

   “Thanks, Anika.” chirped Aeva, beaming a charming smile at her as she took a seat, pulling the chair out as she settled in. “You’re such a dear.” While they were far from close friends, Aeva knew that the other was part of the Vipers, like her, and was one of the most valuable people to go to in times of crisis, or injuries.

   Taking a bite out of the chocolate croissant she toted along, she took a few seconds to simply observe her, before leaning in with a question. “Hard at work, hmmm?”

ARMS CROSSED AND face steeled, Alison looked like she had been standing outside of Locked n’ Loaded for a good long while before she took the time to notice a figuring approaching. Had this been a couple weeks ago and maybe she would have laughed at the thought of her being here, on this side of town, staring into a shop that sold adult - sized toys to those with a very specific need. Now whenever she thought about how unprepared she was for the wedding while people had similar objects strapped beneath the folds of their formal wear, she just got angry, like she had missed the fine print somewhere that said to conceal and carry. So while she had awoken this morning with the intent of storming down to OPD in a whiskey - induced rage after coming to terms with all that had happened, she instead found herself lingering outside a shop she had no real business being at. 

   Making the decision to stop by Locked N’ Loaded, Aeva was keen on dropping by to say hi to Dominic and set up a babysitting schedule for Sunny Lu. She could have done it over the phone so easily, but decided against it in favour of seeing him in person. Besides, she was out and about anyway, so she might as well. 

   She was but a few paces away from the shop, having looked up from her phone, when she noticed the woman standing in front of it, as if hedging whether or not she’d go inside. Pausing in her tracks, she recognised the woman right away, having seen her at the wedding; she was certain she was a bridesmaid or something. And she must have stared a little too long, hence the attention turned towards her. Promptly, Aeva was with a reply of her own: “Nothing wrong with a girl arming herself.” While she didn’t tote a gun herself, she wasn’t without a knife in her bag. “I’d suggest a cute little Beretta. I’m certain my friend inside can help you if you’re still unsure with what you’ll get.” 

The next morning he was up bright and early to check off everything on his to-do list. There was no time to dwell on yesterday’s problems. He had to get his entire life together before his shift at The Lone Palm this evening anyways. Which, seemed to be ticking awfully closer and closer as he did everything but his list. Soon enough, the blond was behind the bar again cutting limes and preparing for the night as he waited for his first customer. His head peeking up as he heard the noise of someone entering the Viper stronghold. How exciting.

“Can I get you anything today?” He asked, painfully putting on his best customer service persona on.

   Like anyone else, Aeva’s day had to continue. After the madness should come the norm, as everyone else settled back into the monotony of life once again. It was just one of those things you couldn’t escape from, unless you upheaved everything and left. 

   Making her way to the bar, the woman positioned herself in front of the bartender she knew, gracing him a curt smile. “A cosmopolitan, and the answer to my question: where’s your sister?”

nothing cold have prepared her for what had happened at the wedding. from what she had witnessed, to the betrayal she had felt from some of those she once considered close friends. the days after what happened, it replayed in her mind over and over again. from getting little to no sleep, to have nightmares about what she had to see and go through. leaning against the railing, she gazed out at the ocean. with the dark circles under her eyes, it was more than apparent she hadn’t slept much. which at the moment, didn’t seem to bother her. seeing someone from the corner of her eye, she looked over at them for a moment before looking out at the ocean again. “i’m starting to think that this city has become a hellhole. bad enough one never knows who they can trust.” she noted in a somewhat quiet voice.

   “Starting to?” The little amused laugh that left her could hardly be contained. When Aeva arrived into town more than a decade ago, she had already found out the trouble that lurked beneath the picturesque town. And that was way back then. Now, it took a public spectacle to unmask the truth.

   “This city has always been a hellhole. Everyone’s just been too captivated by the ocean view too much to realise it.” she said. “I mean, I’ve always suspected things looked too damn perfect around here. Nothing’s ever that pristine, or clean, for that matter.”

headcanon memes inspired by things i like, part 1. 

send in a symbol i’ll answer the corresponding question about my muse!

[ 🏃‍♂️ ] does your muse have escapist tendencies?

[ 💄 ] does your muse have an aesthetic? do they adhere strictly to it?

[ 👥 ] does your muse have many friends? do people feel they can rely on your muse?

[ 📚 ] what is your muse’s favourite genre of books, tv, movies, etc.?

[ 💐 ] what is your muse like in relationships?

[ 💍 ] how dedicated is your muse to their job?

[ 🍺 ] does your muse have any addictions?

[ 🍀 ] does your muse believe in luck? do they have a good luck charm or rituals they follow to avoid bad luck?

[ 🎀 ] does your muse have any childhood friends or people that are important to them?

[ 💕 ] does your muse believe in true love? do they believe in love at all?

[ 🧸 ] does your muse have any guilty pleasures or hobbies that make them embarrassed?

[ 🌟 ] is your muse comfortable in their identity? are they insecure or confident?

[ 🧭 ] does your muse know what they want? how well can they advocate for themselves?

[ 🎈 ] does your muse have many regrets? what are they?

[ 🏆 ] is your muse afraid of failure? what do they do when they fail?

[ 💭 ] does your muse have imaginary friends? did they have any as a child?

[ 🩹 ] what does your muse do to de-stress?

[ 🚓 ] would your muse break the law?

[ 🧲 ] is your muse generally flirty, or are they more reserved?

[ 🗾 ] how self-sufficient is your muse? are they more independent, or do they need others around them?

[ 🙏 ] is your muse religious? what do they believe in, if anything?

[ 👻 ] if your muse were a fantasy creature, what kind would they be? why?

[ ⚖️ ] what is your muse’s moral code? what kind of morality do they have?

[ 💥 ] is your muse determined, or do they give up easily?

[ 🃏 ] how does your muse handle being lied to?

[ 🥀 ] would your muse betray someone they love?

[ 🥊 ] how strong is your muse’s survival instinct?

[ 🌼 ] what kind of first impression does your muse leave?

[ 🐣 ] does your muse have anyone they look up to?

sentence starters: quotes from my tomodachi life game, part 5.

❝ i don’t think the boat is coming… ❞

❝ don’t you worry about me. i’ll be careful out there, just like always! ❞

❝ i try to pretend i’m asleep on the train so no one tries to talk to me. ❞

❝ i’m a big fan of taking naps. the more naps per day, the better. ❞

❝ i’m finally starting to feel better. ❞

❝ i’m afraid my self-confidence is way lower than it should be… ❞

❝ you’re a puzzle master! ❞

❝ are you hungry? i bet you’re hungry. ❞

❝ it’s saturday! are you free to relax today, [name]? ❞

❝ i feel like i waste my precious time off when i sleep in on the weekend. ❞

❝ i’m happiest when i’m working by myself. people complicate things. ❞

❝ i try to act cool in front of my buddies. it’s not that hard, ha ha! ❞

❝ dream big! do it for those of us who lack the confidence to do the same… ❞

❝ i think [name] and i must have known each other in a past life… ❞

❝ i’m going to make something stylish, just you wait. ❞

❝ i can make all my own clothes now! ❞

❝ this outfit is the epitome of nowness. ❞

❝ i think i made some nice clothes. ❞

❝ this is some serious avant-garde stuff i’m working on! ❞

❝ if closing business deals is your thing, this outfit will be your secret weapon. ❞

❝ sometimes it’s best to keep it simple. ❞

❝ thanks for being so nice! please accept this token of my gratitude. ❞

❝ i love taking apart mechanical pencils and then putting them back together. ❞

❝ talking in front of crowds is overrated. and by overrated, i mean terrifying. ❞

❝ i memorized the lyrics to all the songs on my cd! want me to sing them to you? ❞

❝ i have something important to tell you. ❞

❝ no matter what i wear, i look mighty fine. ❞

❝ you’re doomed to fail — may as well hit the sack. ❞

❝ i’m crazy talented, so we’re completely unalike. ❞

❝ you’re why they say that talk is cheap. ❞

❝ hearing you rap makes it hard to stay awake. ❞

❝ i’m super cool like a fresh milkshake. ❞

❝ your goofy clothes are quite a sight. ❞

❝ i don’t get irritated very often, but today isn’t going so great. ❞

❝ i always get lost when i’m somewhere i’ve never been before. ❞

❝ i’m feeling unsure of myself… ❞

❝ i’m not hungry enough to eat this. ❞

❝ i have feelings for [name]. ❞

❝ [name] rejected me, but i’m not going to give up so easily! ❞

❝ i have to try again, or i’ll regret it. ❞

❝ what do you think? ❞

❝ that turned out horribly. ❞

❝ i’m finally ready to let go. ❞

❝ that tasted pretty weird… ❞

❝ sometimes when people try to give me advice, i just nod and pretend to listen. ❞

❝ i feel a lot calmer now. ❞

❝ this is my chance to get ahead! ❞

❝ i have a whole collection of books i borrowed but never read. ❞

❝ i feel the most awake at night, for some reason. maybe i’m part owl… ❞

Who: @a-dang​

   Lowkey was the current name of the game. After the public spectacle they had pulled off at the wedding, the next thing to do was to stay out of the public eye for the meantime. Having done the most in showing their might and power, it was understandable that they would pull back a little now.

   Thus, Aeva happily being on her way to Irina’s place, bringing along a box of cupcakes she bought from the Wildflour Bakery. Unlike the rest of her friends who were openly reeling from what had occurred, she remained unfazed and unbothered, having fulfilled her role perfectly. So far, things were going well for her, that it was hard to put a dampen on her spirits.

   Coming up to the gorgeous home that was all Irina’s, the woman headed in without hesitation, milling around to find Irina by the garden, toiling away. “Hey, Irina.” Aeva happily greeted, approaching her with such a bright smile and radiant aura, clutching the box of cupcakes. “I’m nowhere near as gorgeous as you are, but I’ll take it.” she joked, coming up to her before holding out said box. “Cupcakes, because I’m in an exceptionally good mood and I really have been joshing for something sweet.”

The dress she had on was something she knew she needed to buy for the special occasion, unwilling to attend with nothing short of spectacular. “New purchase.” she shared, knowing that her roomie already had first dibs, as they both had for each other’s clothes. Truly, they felt more like sisters than just roomies.

   What was between her and Milo had long been gnawing at Aeva, and she had been wondering for a while now if it was finally time for her to open up to Maria about it. And now, there didn’t seem like any better time than ever. Lowering her champagne glass, she felt almost shy to talk about the true score about the two of them. “He and I have been more, er, involved as of late.” The woman remained careful with how she was phrasing things, worried that anything wrong said could be on her. “I… Well, he and I have been working together for a while now but… I think it’s starting to be real.” she confessed, hoping that Maria could somehow help her out in processing this change. “Like… I’m catching feelings. For him. Serious feelings. What do I do?”

(PRE PLOT DROP - MARCHAND WEDDING)

Maria couldn’t help but smile at the answer. She knew Aeva liked to thrift shop, but there was no way that dress could be a result of that. And if it was she would have to rethink her shopping habits since returning in Oceanside. Sure she liked a deal just as much as her roommate, their past forcing them to consider money more closely than most, yet with her new profession she couldn’t help but treat herself from time to time. Maria’s brow raised at the word involved wondering what implications that had. By the look on Aeva’s face alone she could tell that it was more feeling involved than just a good time. “Real?” she asked lightly with a small smile happy to see Aeva in such a state. “Real can be good.” she stated, despite her own pity party since calling it off with Max that didn’t mean she was going to be a cynic in the face of relationships. As she continued to speak Maria couldn’t help biting her lower lip, caught up in her own thoughts. If Aeva did have feelings would she want to know about Maria’s hookup with him. Granted it happened only one time and the likelihood of it happening, with or without this information, was unlikely. She’d always been truthful with her, one of the reasons why their bond was so close. “For one, tell him!” she placed her hands over hers and gave it a squeeze. “I—” just as she was about to continue in telling her the truth she was being called on the other side of the bar, where there was now a crowd forming. “Sorry, just give me a sec!” she smiled rushing there and ending up becoming busy all over again.