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adelaide takes her friend's approval for her idea of the changes for her home at heart, nodding once the other understands her vision with the limited, downward confusing description she gives of the furniture she wants to get. " those, yes! i knew they had a name. pull-out sofa. i think that could be a good idea. maybe ill end up making it my room and turn mine into the guest room so i don't force whoever stays over in my home to sleep with a bunch of plans— unless it's you of course " she smiles, truly grateful to have someone as astrid in her life who understands her as well as the other does. as astrid agrees for their plans for the rest of the evening, addie spots a schefflera arbolicola; beautiful and embracing. " the easy pick would be sunflower when it comes to des " she counts as she directs her cart to the yellowy-green plant " but this seems more her speed. perfect for a reading nook. "

❛❛ if you let me stay in the plant room too often, i may never leave, and then you'll have to start charging me rent and i still have to pay rent on my own apartment. ❜❜ astrid teases, though they both know she absolutely fully means what she's said. the pair's deep love for plants is part of what has allowed them to forge such a close, strong bond, which she'll be grateful for until her dying day. ❛❛ are you sure you want to permanently sleep on a pull-out sofa bed, though ? i think i've read somewhere that they're awful for your back long-term because there's less support than a traditional bed. ❜❜

it is evident that adelaide has taken astrid's suggestion to heart, and it fills the brunette with warmth as she listens to how each plant reminds addie of someone else in her life, love and compassion dripping from every word and thought. it becomes even more clear as she takes into account others' passions, selecting a fitting plant for a reading nook for one of the author friends in their lives.

theatrically, he rolls his eyes just as his lips tug up onto a smirk at his friend's dramatics; shaking his head at her last line " if you kneel i will have to kneel with you and then we will have to carry the night on our knees because none of us will be able to stand so let's refrain from that " he implores. alexander opens his fridge to pull out a bottle of 2002 marcassin, eyes focused on the other as she opened the box. at her reaction immediately bringing yet another grin to his face, a relieved one at that as she wraps her arms around him to let him know she, in facts, likes the flower crown. in response, he delicately wraps his around her, placing his free hand on the small of her back as he pulls her in a bit closer, happy to see her enjoy it. " i wanted you to have the full experience and you told me once you get that at every fair you go to, i'm glad you like it. i googled what glue to get and google said pros-aide was my safest bet but you can return it in case it doesn't work, i checked. "

once her hands drop, his go to search for wine glasses on the cabinet, smile wide as he is reminded of his very own gift. " thank you very much, i nearly ordered myself a hook hand but that seemed hazardous given the alcohol i got for the night so i had to restrain myself, it was very hard " alex complains dramatically as he pours some of the rich, burgundy liquid into the glasses, handing her one once its half-full. " dinner should be ready in about 10 minutes but i did get snacks, directly from the medieval times " he points at the covered trays on the kitchen counter beside him " if you're hungry we have bread, tarts and even vegan cheeze-its, the most accurate of them all. dig in, with enough alcohol i will show you the sword i got myself a years ago while shopping online, drunk out of my mind " he wiggles his eyebrows, inhaling the scent emanating from his glass as an enthusiastic hum escapes him, grinning at the other. " so, how was your day? "

astrid knows she's going to regret the words as they leave her mouth after just getting shared wine back and promising to be good, but she can't help herself. ❛❛ just because you've got old man knees doesn't mean i do ! i am perfectly capable of standing back up quite quickly after kneeling — and without my knees cracking , thank you very much. in case you've forgotten, i do yoga, i am flexible. ❜❜ almost immediately, she's uttering a rushed apology, ensure of whether her teasing tone came across the way she wanted and not wanting to ever actually insult her friend. in her awe at the flower crown, she hadn't even noticed the adhesive in the box. ❛❛ i usually use spirit gum — which is not actual gum, to be clear. it's just the name of the adhesive. but this is so much better, you have no idea. have i told you lately that you're my favorite? because you are, and not just because you feed me and give me the most perfect gifts i've ever received. ❜❜

horror briefly passes across her face at the idea of alex attempting to get through the night at the very least tipsy with a hook hand before her features are filled with visible relief. accepting her glass, she places it down on the counter to unzip the belt bag and grab the carefully wrapped eye patch from amongst her things. ❛❛ well, i appreciate your restraint, so please accept your eye patch as a sign of my gratitude. i put a little extra wrapping around it to keep it clean and safe from any treat crumbs. ❜❜ as she speaks, she places a small velvet bag wrapped in purple tissue paper onto the counter and pushes it towards him. ❛❛ okay, i have to ask. what are vegan cheeze-its and how are they made ? are they good ? aren't most of the base ingredients in cheeze-its not vegan ? also, setting an awful precedent there, mister — you want me to get you buzzed to get you to show me your sword ? tsk, tsk. ❜❜ she raises an eyebrow, a playful grin on her face. she lifts her wine glass to her lips, taking a small sip before speaking again. ❛❛ i spent half my day reading contracts for clients and i no longer envy editors because it gets painfully boring reading the same legal shit over and over just to make sure that my brides don't get shafted by their vendors. but, my day did get better helping plan bridal flower arrangements at the plant nursery, and then i got to come here, so i can't say i actually have too many complaints. what about you ? how has your day been ? anything eventful or exciting ? ❜❜

a chuckle escapes her as she takes her phone out of her back pocket, scrolling through her boards. " you better than anyone knows how quintessential pinterest is in my day to day. I was checking my screentime a few weeks ago and it's my second most-used app only behind that app that has breathing exercises " addie hands the other her phone to show her a board filled with ideas she's been saving since moving to cornelia. " i was thinking putting a desk and turning into a green-room-slash-studio but i think getting a big couch would be better, maybe one of those that turn into a bed? but it's surrounded by plants and glass ceiling and walls " the artist explains her vision. she listens intently at her friend's words and gladly takes the plant the other had been requested, putting it on her cart. " i will gladly take the plant and your hand in marriage, i believe we can find a video on youtube on how to make a paper ring " addie jests. then, a pleased hum. " tea actually sounds incredible right about now, especially if its pair with anecdotes about your mom so let's get moving. i was thinking about making beignets and now I have a reason to. "

the event planner lets out a laugh, knowing full well that pinterest is among her own top-used apps as well. taking the phone, she slides through the board, completely enamored by addie's vision. ❛❛ this is so gorgeous ? oh my god?? can i live in your green room, jesus christ. for the couch, do you mean a fold-out where the bed is hidden under the cushions or a futon, or something else entirely ? if i am completely off-base, please tell me so i don't feel like an idiot. ❜❜ astrid hands her friend's phone back, sliding her own out of her back pocket to google the quickest, easiest way to make a paper ring and making a mental note to check her bag for anything she can use for one before they leave. ❛❛ tea and your beignets ? have i died and ascended to heaven, because you are an absolute angel. ❜❜

❛❛ no! no, i'm sorry ! i'll take it back, share the wine, pleeease. i'll beg, do you want me to beg ? my knees might hate me for it but i can get back on the floor. ❜❜ she lets herself be guided through alex's home, eyes never leaving his figure until they've reached the kitchen and she's being presented with an amazon box. ❛❛ alex ! you didn't have to do that !❜❜ she insists, though her hands are already ripping the box open as she is desperate to see what flower crown he's picked for her. as her fingers wrap around the delicate flower crown, her eyes widen in awe at the sight of it, completely ignoring the adhesive - no matter the brand, it'll work fine, but she needs to thank alex immediately. ❛❛ it's perfect, i love it. thank you. ❜❜ she whispers, before leaping up to envelop the man in a hug, arms wrapped around his neck.

taylor swift // midnights rp meme. 

edit/alter/change pronouns etc as you see fit!  

lavender haze. 

meet me at midnight. 

you don’t ever say too much. 

i’ve been under scrutiny. 

you handle it beautifully. 

all this shit is new to me. 

i’m damned if i do give a damn what people say. 

all they keep asking me is if i’m gonna be your bride. 

they’re bringing up my history. 

they’re bringing up my history, but you weren’t even listening. 

i just need this love spiral. 

maroon. 

we lost track of time again. 

you were my closest friend. 

how’d we end up on the floor anyway? 

i see you every day now. 

i chose you. 

we were shaking. 

how the hell did we lose sight of us again? 

ain’t that the way shit always ends. 

i feel you, no matter what. 

and i lost you. 

i wake with your memory over me. 

that’s a real fuckin’ legacy. 

anti-hero. 

i get older, but just never wiser. 

midnights become my afternoons. 

my depression works the graveyard shift. 

i should not be left to my own devices. 

i end up in crisis. 

i wake up screaming from dreaming. 

one day i’ll watch as you’re leaving.

one day i’ll watch as you’re leaving, coz you got tired of my scheming. 

it’s me, hi. i’m the problem, it’s me. 

i’m the problem. 

i’ll stare directly at the sun, but never in the mirror. 

it must be exhausting always rooting for the anti-hero. 

i’m a monster on the hill. 

did you hear my covert narcissism i disguise as altruism like some kind of congressman? 

life will lose all its meaning. 

she thinks i left them in the will. 

she’s laughing up at us from hell. 

snow on the beach. 

life is emotionally abusive. 

time can’t stop me quite like you did. 

i’m unglued, thanks to you. 

it’s like snow at the beach: weird, but fucking beautiful. 

you wanting me tonight, feels impossible. 

this scene feels like what i once saw on a screen. 

i’ve never seen someone lit from within. 

my smile is like i won a contest. 

to hide that would be so dishonest. 

it’s fine to fake it till you make it. 

i can’t speak. 

i don’t even dare to wish it. 

can this be a real thing? 

you’re on your own, kid. 

summer went away, still the yearning stays. 

i play it cool with the best of them. 

he’s gonna notice me. 

we’re the best of friends anyway. 

i hear it in your voice. 

i didn’t choose this town, i dream of getting out. 

there’s just one who could make me stay. 

i waited ages to see you there. 

you never cared. 

you’re on your own, kid. you always have been. 

you’re on your own, kid. 

i see the great escape. 

he loves me not. 

something different bloomed. 

i’ll run away. 

i gave my blood, sweat and tears for this. 

the jokes weren’t funny. 

i took the money. 

my friends from home don’t know what to say. 

there were pages turned with the bridges burned. 

everything you lose is a step you take. 

you’ve got no reason to be afraid. 

you can face this. 

midnight rain. 

he wanted it comfortable, i wanted that pain. 

he wanted a bride, i was making my own name. 

he stayed the same. 

all of me changed. 

my town was a wasteland. 

for some, it was paradise. 

i broke his heart coz he was nice. 

i was midnight rain. 

i guess sometimes we all get just what we wanted. 

he never thinks of me. 

i guess we all get some kind of haunted. 

i never think of him. 

i never think of him, except on midnights like this. 

question…? 

we had one thing going on, i swear that it was something. 

i don’t remember who i was before you. 

i just may like some explanations. 

can i ask you a question? 

did you ever have someone kiss you in a crowded room? 

what did you do?

did you ever leave her house in the middle of the night? 

did you wish you’d put up more of a fight? 

it was too much. 

do you wish you could still touch her? 

did you realise out of time? 

fuckin’ politics and gender roles. 

i just may like to have a conversation. 

does it feel like everything’s just like second best after that meteor strike? 

i’m sure that’s what’s suitable. 

vigilante shit. 

draw the cat eye sharp enough to kill a man. 

you did some bad things, but i’m the worst of them. 

sometimes i wonder which one will be your last lie. 

they say looks can kill and i might try. 

i don’t dress for women, i don’t dress for men, lately i’ve been dressing for revenge. 

i don’t start shit.

i don’t start shit, but i can tell you how it ends. 

don’t get sad, get even. 

i’ve been dressing for revenge. 

she needed cold hard proof, so i gave her some. 

picture me, thick as thieves with your ex-wife. 

she looks so pretty, driving in your benz. 

ladies always rise above. 

i’m on my vigilante shit again. 

bejeweled. 

i think i’ve been a little too kind. 

didn’t notice you walking all over my peace of mind. 

putting someone first only works when you’re in their top five. 

i’m going out tonight. 

best believe i’m still bejeweled when i walk in the room. 

i can still make the whole place shimmer. 

familiarity breeds comtempt. 

don’t put me in the basement when i want the penthouse of your heart. 

i polish up real nice. 

i think i’ve been too good of a girl. 

i think it’s time to teach some lessons. 

i made you my world. 

have you heard? i can reclaim the land. 

i miss you, but i miss sparkling. 

sadness became my whole sky. 

but some guy said my aura’s moonstone. 

you can try to change my mind, but you might have to wait in line. 

a diamond’s gotta shine. 

labyrinth. 

it only hurts this much right now. 

i’ll be getting over you my whole life. 

i’m falling in love.

i’m falling in love again. 

it only feels this raw right now. 

lost in the labyrinth of my mind. 

you would break your back to make me break a smile. 

you know how much i hate that everybody just expects me to bounce back. 

karma. 

you’re talking shit. 

addicted to betrayal. 

you’re terrified to look down. 

you’ll see the glare of everyone you burned. 

it’s coming back around. 

karma is my boyfriend. 

karma’s a relaxing thought. aren’t you envious that for you it’s not? 

my pennies made your crown. 

don’t you know that cash ain’t the only price? 

ask me what i learned from all those years. 

ask me what i earned from all those tears. 

ask me why so many fade, but i’m still here.

so many fade.

i’m still here. 

karma is the thunder rattling your ground. 

karma’s on your scent like a bounty hunter. 

sweet nothing. 

they said the end is coming.

the end is coming. 

everyone’s up to something. 

i find myself running home to your sweet nothings. 

all that you ever wanted from me was sweet nothing. 

this happens all the time. 

you should be doing more. 

to you i can admit that i’m just too soft for all of it. 

i’m just too soft for all of it. 

mastermind. 

the planets and the fates and all the stars aligned. 

the touch of a hand lit the fuse. 

checkmate, i couldn’t lose.

i couldn’t lose. 

what if i told you none of it was accidental. 

none of it was accidental. 

the first night that you saw me, nothing was gonna stop me. 

what if i told you i’m a mastermind? 

i’m a mastermind. 

now you’re mine. 

we were born to be the pawn in every lover’s game. 

if you fail to plan, you plan to fail. 

strategy sets the scene for the tale. 

the first night that you saw me, i knew i wanted your body.

i wanted your body. 

it was all my design. 

no one wanted to play with me as a little kid.

i’ve been scheming. 

i’ve been scheming like a criminal ever since.

i’ve been scheming like a criminal ever since to make them love me. 

this is the first time i’ve felt the need to confess. 

i’m only cryptic and machiavellian coz i care. 

you knew the entire time. 

you knew that i’m a mastermind. 

the great war. 

my knuckles were bruised like violets. 

cursed you as i sleep talked. 

spineless in my tomb of silence. 

tore your banners down, took the battle underground. 

flashes of the battle come back to me in a blur. 

my hand was the one you reach for all throughout the great war. 

i vowed not to cry anymore. 

if we survived the great war. 

you drew up some good faith treaties. 

you said i have to trust more freely. 

you were playing with fire. 

maybe it’s the past that’s talking. 

maybe it’s the past that’s talking– telling me to punish you for things you never did. 

i justified it. 

i vowed not to fight anymore. 

i vowed not to fight anymore if we survived the great war. 

got a sense i’d been betrayed. 

that was the night i nearly lost you.

i nearly lost you. 

i really thought i’d lost you. 

we can plant a memory garden. 

there’s no morning glory, it was war, it wasn’t fair. 

we will never go back to that bloodshed. 

we’re burned for better. 

i vowed i would always be yours.

i would always be yours. 

paris. 

all the outfits were terrible. 

i’m so in love that i might stop breathing. 

i was taken by the view. 

romance is not dead. 

romance is not dead if you keep it just yours. 

levitate above all the messes made. 

i want to brainwash you into loving me forever. 

high infidelity. 

i didn’t know you were keeping count. 

you said i was freeloading. 

put on your records and regret me. 

i bent the truth too far tonight. 

i was dancing around it. 

do i really have to chart the constellations in his eyes? 

seemed like the right thing at the time. 

there’s so many different ways that you can kill the one you love. 

there’s so many different ways that you can kill the one you love. the slowest way is never loving them enough. 

do i really have to tell you how he brought me back to life? 

glitch. 

we were supposed to be just friends. 

maybe i’ll see you out some weekend. 

i think there’s been a glitch. 

i’m fastening myself to you. 

i’m not even sorry. 

i was supposed to sweat you out. 

our love is blacking out. 

the system’s breaking down. 

i’d go back to wanting dudes who give nothing. 

would’ve, could’ve, should’ve. 

if you tasted poison you could’ve spit me out. 

if you’d never looked my way i would’ve stayed on my knees. 

i damn sure never would’ve danced with the devil. 

the pain was heaven. 

now that i’m grown, i’m scared of ghosts. 

memories feel like weapons. 

i wish you’d left me wondering. 

if you never touched me i would’ve gone along with the righteous. 

you made me feel important. 

you made me feel important, then you tried to erase us. 

you tried to erase us. 

you’re a crisis of my faith. 

if i’d only played it safe. 

i miss who i used to be. 

the tomb won’t close. 

i regret you all the time. 

i can’t let this go. 

i fight with you in my sleep. 

the wound won’t close. 

i keep on waiting for a sign. 

if clarity’s in death, then why won’t this die? 

living for the thrill of hitting you where it hurts.

give me back my girlhood, it was mine first. 

dear reader. 

if it feels like a trap, you’re already in one. 

just run. 

pick somewhere and just run. 

desert all your past lives. 

if you don’t recognise yourself, that means you did it right. 

never take advice from someone who’s falling apart. 

bend when you can, snap when you have to. 

you don’t have to answer just cause they asked you. 

the greatest of luxuries is your secrets. 

when you aim at the devil, make sure you don’t miss. 

i prefer hiding in plain sight. 

" thanks for inviting me, rest assured I will try my darn best to keep you from going overboard— if anything you can tell me which ones you like and I will get them for you and keep them at home. I may or may not be thinking of turning a guest room into a green room " she shares. as much as she adores her home being graced with greenery in every room she enters, a part of her misses the old days were she could take in strays she and her brother would find and nurse back into health. with teddy gone for college, the house is beginning to feel empty and perhaps continuing the tradition she used to share with his brother can make it feel more like a home again. " and then I will be the one who needs your help filling it to the brim. I have a whole pinterest board with ideas I think you'd love. plus I got us this really cute plant-themed tea set and that alone deserves a green room. "

her eyes drift to the elephant ear in addie's arms. ❛❛ okay, i know i just said your green room should be your choices, but i need you to get another elephant ear for me to keep in your green room because i love them but i don't have the space for one and i think we'd both prefer if i don't mysteriously disappear after facing my roomie's wrath. also, not to be dramatic, but i will propose to you right here, right now – ignore the fact i don't have a ring – if you promise me we can go back to yours for a cup of tea after this. we could stop by mine to pick up tea, my mum just came back from a visit and sent me the good stuff, angel that she is. ❜❜

below are 20 character development questions, each loosely inspired by a track on taylor swift's midnights. remember to specify muse for multimuse blogs !

LAVENDER HAZE. how does your character find solace and relaxation in their daily life?

MAROON. how does your muse deal with complexity and conflict in their relationships?

ANTI-HERO. what are your character's biggest anxieties or insecurities? does it affect the way they perceive others?

SNOW ON THE BEACH. what's something unexpected or contradictory about your character's personality or interests?

YOU'RE ON YOUR OWN, KID: how does your character handle difficult situations or adversity without relying on others for support?

QUESTION. . . ?what is the one burning question your character has about themselves, their purpose, or the world around them?

VIGILANTE SH*T. does your character believe in taking justice into their own hands?

BEJEWELED.what is your character's most prized possession, and what does it symbolize to them?

LABYRINTH. describe a time in which your character realized they were falling in love

KARMA. does your character believe in the concept of karma? how do their actions reflect this belief?

SWEET NOTHINGS. what are some secrets or intimate details about your character that few people know?

MASTERMIND. is your character a strategic thinker or someone who excels at planning and manipulation? how do they use these skills to their advantage?

PARIS. as your character ever had a transformative experience while traveling or visiting a new place? describe the impact it had on them.

BIGGER THAN THE WHOLE SKY. what is a loss that profoundly impacted your muse?

HIGH INFIDELITY. has your character ever betrayed someone's trust? how did it affect their relationships and self-perception?

GLITCH. describe a moment when your character felt out of sync with the world or experienced a significant disruption in their life.

WOULD'VE, COULD'VE SHOULD'VE. what is something your character regrets not doing or a decision they wish they had made differently?

DEAR READER. what is a piece of advice your character would give to a loved one. is this advice they follow themselves?

HITS DIFFERENT. what is something that deeply resonates with your character? it could be a song, a quote, a piece of art, or any other form of inspiration.

status: closed thread for @astridbeckett

the scent that fills the house as he opens the over to check on his already fully-cooked turkey makes alexander humm whilst the labradoodle, with the sedge he had order 12 hours prior by his side wiggle his tail excitedly. he chuckles, scratching the side of pollux's ear encouragingly " just a few more minutes pol, I'll make it worth the wait " he promises, just as his doorbell rings. the smile on his face growing every so slightly. " come on, aunt astrid's gonna kill me if I don't hurry and she is already dressed up ".

he looks down at his own white, flowy long-sleeved shirt currently being shielded by his ever trusty apron before opening the door, a playful grin plastered on his features as his greeting. " ahoy, matey. did you know— pirates used to wear earrings to prevent seasickness? it was believed that putting pressure on your earlobe would stop you from getting sick and voila, a whole new fashion trend amongst travelers began. not true by the way " he shrugs, every so slightly, and makes room for his friend to enter his home. " make yourself at home, food should be ready in about ten minutes but I made some snacks and there's enough beer and wine for ten of us. "

as she arrives at alex's door, she pauses a moment, attempting to tamp down the beaming grin overtaking her features and failing spectacularly. taking a deep breath, she rings the doorbell, not having to wait long before she's greeted by her favorite smiling face on the other side of the doorway. ❛❛ ahoy ! i'd greet you in fae but i'm not actually sure they have their own language... whether it's true or not, you have to agree the earring thing does kind of make sense – it's kind of like chewing gum on an airplane, no? ❜❜ once astrid is through the door, she toes off her shoes, preferring to walk around the house in her socks. when she has pollux in her line of sight, she drops down to a squat, unzipping her bag and urging the labradoodle towards her so she can give him a treat. ❛❛ alexander warren, are you planning on getting me drunk? ❜❜ she teases. ❛❛ enough wine and beer for ten of us? isn't it just you, me, and new york's best boy tonight? ❜❜