JASPER CLARE

with: @architectofclare​

This search was not yielding any results. They have been walking around in circles, going back and forth to the Holy Sanctum, hoping the pair had returned on their own. But, whenever she would return with the young architect, the answer would remain the same: keep looking, they are still not found. It was slowly shifting from annoying to worrying, but Mina had not been close to either of them. She has had a few passing hello’s and goodbye’s with both mister Crowley and his would-be-wife miss Blackwood, but nothing deeper or more substantial than that. She should not be worried and yet she was beginning to feel the first gnaws of the anxiety riddled feeling poking at the back of her mind. This was the third time they returned to the Sanctum only to be sent back to make one more round.

Unable to keep quiet on the matter for much longer, Mina turned to Jasper Clare and spoke, delicate frown (a quirk she had picked up from her husband) knitting her brows. “I was quite optimistic we would find them strolling towards us hand in hand or at least screaming at each other, but this complete and utter lack of appearance is beginning to feel a lot like a wild goose chase.” She huffed and asked: “Do you believe we will find them? We have been to the Blackwood estate and the Crowley estate, where else should we look? Perhaps the Typhon Inn? Maybe the forest? I doubt they would be foolish enough to elope to an inn on their wedding day. Anyone could see them and report back.” She mused. “What do you think? Should we broaden our search?”

Of course, Jasper had felt the sinking sensation that something was amiss on the way to the wedding, but he certainly had not expected a repeat of what had happened over three decades before. Only this time, neither the bride nor groom was anywhere to be found. History tended to repeat itself, but in such a similar way? It was odd indeed.

It had been his idea to call the search party. He'd really wanted to talk in private with his best friend, the second born Crowley, to check he was alright in the absence of his brother, but it felt more proper to actually put himself to some use in finding the missing couple. Even though he was not as familiar with the groom as he was the rest of the Crowley family, Jasper could not help but be deeply concerned for his wellbeing - and, of course, the bride's as well.

Unfortunately, no matter where they searched, neither bride nor groom was anywhere to be found, and the other search party did not seem to be having much luck either. Frustration and worry had begun to build within him the longer they looked, even as he remained outwardly calm. Where on earth could they be? Netherbridge was only so big, and if they had wanted to elope, they had chosen a rather ridiculous day to do so. There was, of course, the pressure of being the first wedding for over thirty years, which he could understand being a factor for a potential elopement. But at the same time... something in the back of his mind told him that that was not the case.

Mina Harris seemed to share his concerns, a frown upon her face as they once again circled the Holy Sanctum. He looked over at her, and a soft sigh escaped his lips. She was right. They had scoured both estates, and had come away with nothing. Wherever the happy couple were, they were not at home.

"Perhaps searching elsewhere would be a good idea," he replied, eyes scanning their surroundings, even though this was a place they had already checked.

The forest loomed ahead of them, and Jasper decided that it would be the best place to search next. If there was anywhere in Netherbridge that a young couple could go missing, that would surely be the place. There were enough secluded places for them to hide, but with practically the whole town searching for them, it would not be long until every corner was covered.

He ran a hand through his hair. "I say we check the forest. It is the place in Netherbridge where they are least likely to be spotted, maybe they have realised that as well."

Yearning

[noun] a feeling of intense longing for someone Similar: Longing; Pining; Craving; Desire.

Bonus:

LAVENDER ARACHNE.

NAME: JASPER CLARE of CLARE.

OCCUPATION: ARCHITECT. 

AGE: 32.

PRONOUNS: HE/HIM.

FC SUGGESTIONS: Luo Yunxi, Aarif Rahman, Lee Soo-Hyuk, Tao Okamoto. *note this character is of East Asian descent.

LAVENDER.

The eldest of three you took on the role of a caretaker as easily, naturally and effortlessly as you could. Your delight over having siblings never dwindled, not even when they grew and started clashing, snarling at each other like rabid dogs. Your parents tried soothing the conflicts and when gentless failed, they took to punishments. You never agreed with those things, finding that isolating your siblings from one another proved more damaging than helpful, but while they expected you to take care of your siblings, they never asked for your opinion on how to deal with their conflicts. So you buried yourself in the family library, unleashing your hidden artistic talents and drawing your days away. Sketching was only one of your interests and when your mother discovered your aptitude for mathematics and geometry, she spared no expense to hire a tutor for you.

You’re an architect now and with your talents up in the sky, you’ve built a name for yourself. Ambitious and charismatic, you caught the attention of lord Crowley, so when he decided on renovating and upgrading his mansion, you were the first architect he consulted and hired to do the job. Your life is a song right now, a sweet lyric of the Muses, but you know fortunes are tumultuous, so you try to stay modest, lest your talents would get to your head. 

ARACHNE.

You’re a weaver, a little spider weaving your web to keep your family together. A grand architect of emotions and reason, you spin your silky thread around those you love the most. But everyone fears arachnids, they fear the venom coursing their hidden fangs and you feel that venom boiling inside you. You hope it won’t erupt, for if it does, those you love the most could end up drowning in it. 

INVITED TO TEA.

OLEANDER PEGASUS & DATURA UNICORN. You’ve always been closer with Pegasus than with your sister, but you care for both of them deeply. Your siblings are similar in character, so they often argue and it’s up to you to calm the tensions between them, leaving you to endlessly worry about them. You often wish they wouldn’t be so unreasonable, fighting and quarreling over every little thing.

DRAGONBLOOD CETUS. Lord Crowley is more than just an employer, he is a father figure you desperately need. You seek his approval as if he’s your true blooded father and you’ve started caring for him in the same way, the care that comes genuinely and not weighted by the amount of coins he presses into your palms.

CALLA CENTAUR. No one understands you like he does, not even your own siblings. He’s a friend, a confidante and quite possibly the most important person in your life, save your blood relatives. You enjoy his presence more than anything else in the world, but as of late your work as his father’s architect had cut those jovial meetings short. 

BELLADONNA NYMPH. She’s pretty and nice and you find yourself flirting way too often with her whenever you meet in passing. You know Jessamine Daemon would never approve of you, but you find light flirtations with their daughter a harmless, amusing pastime.