A U D I R E

Starbucks was always busy in Portland. Each and everyone of its locations was always packed from opening to closing. Costumers were always in and out, from the regulars to the once in a blue mooners. Amelie could swear she once served one thousand customers during a single shift, and while exaggerating, wasn’t totally left field. It was always energetic as it was forever hip, and the people of Portland loved being trendy and overpaying for their coffee.

Today, however, unlike every other day was quieter. Not quiet because Amelie probably saw hundreds of faces during the five of her six hour shift today, but it was noticeably less than usual. She could also tell from the number of receipts that had been printing today. Slow days were rare at the Starbucks on Main and 60th Ave location. Odd for sure, but not totally unwelcome. 

Checking the minimalist clock on the wall opposite the register, Amelie calculated that she could start closing up in forty-ish minutes if no one was here then. Her co-worker, Lo, was in the back room texting safely away from the scrutiny of the security cameras. Lo had one month over Amelie, which technically made her the senior between the two of them, and that she wouldn’t be helping the redhead all that much. Not that Amelie would ever complain. She liked her job, and needed it even more.

He handed over the cash and recited the only drink he knew off the top of his head. "A tall Americano with one pump of hazelnut syrup, please.” AKA the usual, AKA the only thing he ever really ordered at this overrated cafe chain.

Despite running as fast as she possibly could (Ms. Evans, her P.E. teacher, would’ve been proud), the monster was still nearing the pair. She definitely needed to do something about this - as Caspian suggested, another wall would be very handy at this point. Trying to create ice walls with her hands behind her back while running as fast as she could was definitely difficult - she was able to shoot some icicles at the monster, which seemed to slow it down a little, but it wasn’t enough.

He made sure Esme caught up before running at full speed again, seeing the blurred yet shadowy outline of the school quickly approaching. "Almost there," he choked out and willed himself not to look behind him as another thunderous roar hit his back. A series of cracks followed not long after; the ghoul must've charged its way through its temporary prison cell.

At this point, they were close enough that Caspian could make out the double doors leading to their residence hall. Almost. They had a good chance of escaping this ordeal as long as they had a few extra seconds to open the door and lock themselves inside.

"Hey! Hey, I’m over here!"

At this point, Esme was able to see silhouettes in the fog, she was so close.

"Are you crazy? He’s going to-“

Esme reached the scene just in time to see the monster devour the girl she hadn’t been able to recognize. She stood there, eyes wide in shock, not moving until she noticed that the monster was advancing towards Caspian. 

A ferocious roar pierced the fog, and Caspian ran.

"Esme, come on!" He reached her before the monster could pick itself back up, grabbing her hand and pulling her in the direction he hoped was of the school. Behind them, the creature let out another frightening bellow and was swiftly gaining speed.

When do you think this will wear off?!

Name: Caspian Briar Turner Age: 18 Birthday & Starsign: June 17. Gemini. Hair Colour: Dirty blond. Eye Colour: Pale blue. Blemishes/Scars: Aside from the occasional pimple or freckle, he has none. Tattoos: None. Height: 5’8” Unique Features: Piercing blue eyes, pointy-ish ears. Nationality: American with Dutch, German, Italian, and English ancestry. Allergies: Pollen. Spirit Animal (or Person): Crow. Favourite Book: The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde (and any of by H.P. Lovecraft's works). Favourite Movie: Pan's Labyrinth. Their 3 Favourite Songs: 21 Guns by Green Day, Who Are You by The Who, and It Will Come Back by Hozier. 3 Songs That Describe Them: Hot N Cold (yes, by Katy Perry LOL), Sense by Tom Odell, and Polaroid by Imagine Dragons. Is Good At: Helping people, hunting things, the family business, observing, eavesdropping, fixing things. Is Bad At: Guessing people's true intentions, understanding some social norms, keeping in touch with friends. Turn Offs: "Normal" and boring people, crying, bad attitudes. Sexual Orientation: Demisexual. Usual Hairstyle: Click. Usual Makeup Style:  N/A. Usual Clothing Type:  Lots. And. Lots. Of. Graphic. Tees. Usually In Pockets/Bag: Cellphone, wallet, Favorite Greek obol. Deity: Charon, ferryman of Zeus, son of Nyx and Erebus. Faceclaim: Dane Dehaan. Voiceclaim: Dane Dehaan. Main Deity Faceclaim: Joe Anderson. Younger Faceclaim: Jacob Hopkins. Genderbent Faceclaim: Freya Mavor or Jessica Stam. Any Other Faceclaims: Sebastian Roche as his father's FC, and Sarah Alexander as his mother's FC. #1 Fear: Drowning. #1 Aspiration: Becoming a renown abstract photographer or forensic scientist. Relationship Status: Single.  3 #gpoy TV/Movie Quotes: * "Pessimism is just a higher form of optimism.  If you expect nothing from people, then you go through life being pleasantly surprised." -- The Innkeepers * "I didn’t say I liked it. I said it fascinated me. There is a great difference." -- Oscar Wilde * "Hating requires caring. In which case, I couldn't possibly hate you." -- Alyson Noel