fool me once

mpxcassandra​:

Cassandra appreciated Sihyeon’s excitement. It made her remember HEXED beginning days, trying to make music and finding thrilled when it started to come together. The whirlwind of their concerts and the joy just making music together, it was what had saved her life, and if it meant even an ounce as much to Sihyeon as it did her, Cassie would move to earth to try and give the other woman another shot at her dream. 

“Pop princesses are just as important as us rock goddesses.” She snorts, reaching up to twirl a strand of Sihyeon’s hair around her finger before setting it free. “The two sounds of common traits, just go in different journeys. I’m sure you make the most beautiful pop princess, and I cannot wait to see what you show me.”

A smile is pulled on her lips, a rarity in most cases. “I will listen to whatever masterpiece you send me.” Cassie moves to take her hand, moving it up to press a kiss to the back of the woman’s hand. “Don’t have me waiting too long. I must go home, but you know how to contact me. I will be waiting for your music.”

Sihyeon smiled at the other woman’s words, glad that she did not look down on idols or pop singers. Wasn’t it such a tired trope, after all, for pop and rock music to be so at odds? Especially considering they often went quite well together. “Just wait until you see me dance,” she purred, fingers brushing Cassie’s arm. Bursting with enthusiasm as she was, it was hard not to flirt just a little bit. After all, Cassie was super pretty - on top of being talented and having that whole bad girl thing going on. Sihyeon did definitely have a type.

“I won’t! I need to record something new, but I’ll have it done ASAP!” She replied eagerly, nodding maybe a little too vigorously. At this rate, as excited as she was, she might just go home and immediately record something to send off to Cassie. There were already dozens of ideas crowding her brain, fighting for attention.

mpxvincent​:

The heavy rise and fall of his chest should have been enough to indicate that to her, he thought. However, Vincent was not one to withhold such praise, especially if it nearly always guaranteed that he would receive more in the future. “I felt better the moment I walked into your apartment. You just sealed the deal in more ways than one.” He speaks, pulling her down for a moment to press his lips lovingly against hers. 

Hands moved along her body, watching her with amusement. “I am quite the monster, aren’t I?” He speaks in a tease before moving upward so that she settles in his lap once more. Arms wrap around her waist as he buries his face into her neck, pleased to met the warmth of her body once again. He leaves a playful nip before speaking. “But, have I ever let you down before? I would dare not tonight.”

And with that, he moves from the bed, lifting her with ease as he carries her toward the bathroom. She was light, thanks to his constant time in the gym and how frequently he found himself in this type of situation. He sets her down along the side of the tub before he starts running the water and adding some of the bubble bath mixture that he had brought for her weeks ago. 

“I am going to go grab us something to drink. I know you are hiding something.” He grins, taking a step forward to kiss the top of her head before disappearing to return with glasses and some wine. 

Sihyeon returned his kiss with equal care and enthusiasm, giving his bottom lip a small nip before pulling back. “An absolute brute. Total Disney movie villain material,” she agreed with a smile, running her fingers through his hair to comb it back from his forehead. As if she could ever really complain, when he showered her in affection so readily - really, the fact that he didn’t duck out as soon as he had what he wanted made him better than a majority of people she had hooked up with.

“Ah, shooting for a redemption arc, huh?” She joked, wrapping her legs around his waist and pressing a few languid kisses to his jaw as he carried her into the bathroom. There was something comforting about being held by Vincent - the strength and solidness of his muscles was reassuring, grounding. She could handle herself just fine, but something about a strong man holding her in his arms did make her feel just that little bit safer.

@mpxangela

One of the first things that Sihyeon had noticed about her new boss was that, while she was incredibly kind and caring, she was also incredibly uptight. The woman seemed like she had not done one selfish, fun thing for herself in years. Maybe she hadn’t ever done anything like that for herself ever. So, Sihyeon was determined to change that. She really wanted to see Angela let loose, even just once.

The opportunity presented itself one day as they were preparing to close. She had busied herself cleaning up the counter, since the shop was quiet, and she couldn’t help but overhear as Angela sent her son off for the night with her detective friend, who she seemed to treat as more of a son in his own right. Which was exactly why she needed a night off - the woman was too concerned with taking care of literally everyone else around her.

;hello mother

For @mpxsihyeon ….. it’s been a long time coming

Morrigan supposed it was time to “officially” introduce herself to Sihyeon. It felt inaccurate to see this as their first meeting… for herself at least. She could clearly remember carrying the demigoddess and introducing her to the world, not to mention the supervision she had kept over her daughter all of these years. It was unfair to pretend Sihyeon would consider this closeness in the same way her godly mother did, though.

So here she waits, just outside of the girl’s door. She would have rather liked to do this in a manner more on her own terms and time, but it seemed her daughter kept a schedule and it was only fair to respect that. Coming to the demigoddess on lowered ground with naught but a request that she join the Morrigan for dinner was the best plan. The goddess had already charted her approach the same as any other battle and come to this conclusion.

As she files through every little detail she can recall pertaining to the girl’s life as if she is studying for some exam, the subject of her thoughts arrives and completely take Morrigan’s attention.

“Sihyeon. I trust you are carrying a weapon? It is quite late.”

Sihyeon stepped out of the cab in front of the Banshee apartments and popped her earbuds in, humming along to an upbeat pop song as she made her way inside and up to her apartment. She had just finished a long night at Sakura, and she was looking forward to a hot bath before bed.

However, when she approached her door and found a woman waiting for her there, it seemed like her plans were about to be derailed. Especially when said woman addressed her by name, as if they had met before. Which they hadn’t, she was almost 100% certain about that. Sihyeon had always been good with faces, and she especially would not have forgotten one as striking as this woman’s.

mpxeloise​:

Eloise rolled her eyes playfully. “Please. I’m very sure that is not the case. And if so, it isn’t because the dress. My maids told me that people would be accepting of me here, so I never expected everyone to be so weirded out by my ears.” She complained, lazily handing her dress over to one of the workers to signify for them to add it to her pile to purchase. 

She walked over to one of the plush chairs, gently climbing onto the chair as to not harm her tail. She motions for Sihyeon to sit beside her as the workers scurried around the store for her. Eloise’s bank account did well to get her great customer service, but she was always a good customer in the same regard. It was a win win for any worker. 

Bored already, she leaned on her hand as she peered at her friend. “A trainee? What did you train for?” She tilted her head in curiosity. There was still much the sheltered demigoddess was not aware of, and her experience with entertainment and the scene was one of those she knew nothing about. “But yes. My new mirror came in just a week ago. A smidge crooked, but I’d blame it on the weirdo that hung it.”

“I guess even in a city of gods and demigods, cat ears are still going to stand out,” Sihyeon commented, clicking her tongue sympathetically. “But you shouldn’t let it bother you. Most of the stares are probably just from anime fanboys who are mystified to see a catgirl in real life. Which means they’re the freaks, but ultimately harmless.” If it were her, she would use that kind of thing to her advantage, but Eloise did not quite seem like the type.

She took the seat Eloise indicated, continuing to watch with interest while the workers did their thing. Then she turned her gaze to the other girl, studying her for a moment. Maybe she thought that she only got looks because of her ears, but that was almost definitely not true. She carried herself like she had money. She looked expensive. That on top of being pretty? It was almost unfair, really.

Naive encounter

The question actually surprised her, not expecting the other to be remotely interested or curious on how Vincent was not a stranger to Hecate. “Yes, I do.” She e adjusted her purse, purposely being short at first but considered giving the demi-goddess more context. “We have met before either of us arrived to Mount Phoenix.” Did she wish to voice out her emotional tie to Vincent? Yes. Did Hecate want to melt the soft delicate skin from the girl’s face? Absolutely.

But nothing would come from harming or getting too acquainted with someone Vincent seemed to, sadly, be fond of. If you’re going to through this, at least have some fun. Rotten her. Emotion screeched inside the goddess’s mind, yet Hecate did not mind any attention. “Whoever you are to him…”

Hecate leaned slightly, taking a hand to gently tuck a strand of the other’s hair place behind the ear and smiled shortly. “He’s lucky to have such a pretty lady as a friend.” Her eyes gleamed a slight hue of purple, with her feelings boiling inside. “And you’re the luckiest for having him in his life.” The voice of her tone was calm but the sarcasm was still detectable. “Have fun decorating your room and it has been a pleasure to make your acquaintance, Demi-goddess.” The road nearby calmed down, allowing the pedestrians to cross and Hecate shifted her step to move long with her day. 

Sihyeon perked up, as if happy to meet someone who had known Vincent for a while. “Oh? Did you know him in Australia? Were you one of his teachers or something?” Was it dangerous to even very subtly imply that Hecate was old? Yeah, probably. But she just couldn’t help herself. And as long as she kept a pleasant, vacant look on her face, how was the goddess ever going to know she was being shady on purpose?

She eyed Hecate warily when she leaned in, although she didn’t so much as flinch when the goddess tucked her hair behind her ear. Even though her fight or flight instincts were absolutely screaming at her. At least the strangely close gesture came with a compliment. And a true one; Vincent was lucky to have her, although not only as a friend. “Yeah, we’re both pretty lucky,” she agreed, offering the woman a bubbly, oblivious smile. Hecate was not exactly being subtle, but Sihyeon was not about to let anything slip. Better to let Hecate think she was a pretty airhead than give any hint that she could tell there was serious history between the goddess and Vincent. Not when she had messed up and accidentally revealed so much before.

@mpxvincent:

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~ flash forward ~

“Feel better now?” Sihyeon hummed softly, pressing herself against Vincent’s side and scattering a few soft kisses across his collarbone. She did not really need a verbal confirmation that she had just rocked his world -because he had given that to her in spades during the act- but she would never say no to more compliments and validation.

She did make sure not to mention the witch, though- she had high hopes that she had wiped that hag from his mind, and thus she certainly did not want to remind him of whoever had gotten him so worked up in the first place. Besides, the only woman on his mind at the moment should have been her.

Unprofessional Advice

Cassandra watched Sihyeon closely as she spoke. She could feel that there was something more to this whole story, but there always was. While Hexed had their touches with the entertainment scene, they had never dealt with the industry like most people had. From what she saw in that brief time, it revolted her as she attempted to hide her sympathy.

“Who ever said you would be my competition?” She asks, quirking her brow with a quick laugh. Cassandra pauses just long enough to take a sip of her drink. “There are so many different reasons that would never put you in that spot. A singer versus a band. Our genres would more than likely be completely different. And more.” 

Cassandra reached forward, drawing the woman closer. “But, most importantly, a woman will never be my competition. Always my friend. So while I would love for you to continue your burlesque, if you have the skills and the desire, I promise you that there is always room to pursue your singing. Let me hear your stuff. If I like it, I’ll see what my sister’s think.”

Sihyeon tried not to make it too obvious, the way her heart leapt in response to Cassie’s words, although a bit of a happy flush rose in her cheeks. “Yeah, that’s true. I’m more of a pop princess than a rock goddess,” she agreed, flashing Cassie a bright smile before she took another sip of her drink- mostly to ground herself, temper her excitement for a moment. She was used to the cattiness of the cut-throat idol industry, so it was refreshing to have another artist offer her support so freely.

But then the other girl kept talking, and there was really no containing her enthusiasm and happiness at the unexpectedly warm response she was getting. She leaned in close when Cassie drew her in, eyes bright and excited. She hadn’t felt so alive in a while, and all only at the thought of doing what she loved again.

⊱ door to door

“Mhm,” he agrees when the door finally opens to reveal who is apparently really one of his sisters again, and his smile is instant and warm, because no matter how calloused he may seem to others and especially mortals, family holds a very warm and dear place in his heart. “Your brother, too,” he adds with a nod of his head and he dips into a very small bow towards her, a slightly flourishing gesture that he thinks adds a bit of fun to the encounter.

“The name is Seungwon,” he repeats, just in case she didn’t catch that through her closed door. “Recently returned to the island to spend some time with family. I hope I’m not interrupting anything important?” He glances temporarily past her at the apartment behind as if to indicate what exactly the important thing might be, before he refocuses his gaze on her.

“I was hoping we could maybe spend some time together; get to know each other. If now is not a good time we can maybe set a later date to do so.”

Sihyeon had to bite her tongue to stop herself from saying but you’re so old, although she did not quite manage to hide the look of surprise that crossed her face. It did not linger there long, though. Right. Her mother was a goddess. Morrigan could have had children in their 90s for all she knew. But that being said, it was still a weird idea to wrap her head around. Seungwon looked like he was probably right about the same age as her dad had been.

She opened her mouth to introduce herself, but then stopped, remembering that he had addressed her by name before. “Nice to meet you, Seungwon. How did you know my name? Did... Morrigan tell you?” It seemed unlikely, since she hadn’t even seen the goddess yet, but she couldn’t think of any other way he would have known her name. Or that she existed. Unless the council just gave out that sort of information to anyone who asked.

mpxvincent​:

A small snort reacted to her response. Vincent could feel himself already succumbing to her charms. Sihyeon had a way about her that he could not ignore. By how skilled she was, he would always state surprise that she was not the daughter of some love god. “You know. I’ve had faults in my taste, but I’m glad I’ve might made a good decision.” He states with a matching smile. 

His head followed her lead, moving in any direction that the woman commanded it. Eyes closed as he let go of all inhibitions. As she leaned closer, he still craved more. Warm hands slipped underneath the skirt of her dress as his fingers slipped up her soft skin. His hands traveled her body, tracing the lines of her body as if he had forgotten it. “Mhh. You would be bored of me if I was not a challenge. Isn’t that what you like most about me?” He teases between soft hums of pleasure. 

Vincent was not quiet as he enjoyed her lip’s trip along his neck. However, as she marked his skin, an idea sprung in his mind. “Just one mark?” He askes, peeking up at her. A devious grin coiled on his lips. He pulls away, just so that he can tug the tank top over his head. “Give me more. But please, front and center. I make an excellent canvas.” 

⊱ door to door

@mpxsihyeon 

Siblings.

Not something he had expected to find when he returned to the island. Especially not siblings that are much younger than him, but then he didn’t exactly expect his mother not to have children anymore. For that she loves them too much.

Still, it’s a very strange thing to imagine having siblings at all, and especially when he’s just been abandoned by every other family he made for himself.

It doesn’t help that, after pressing the doorbell to one of his sisters’ apartments, it opens briefly to reveal a young female looking him up and down with a frown before she rudely closes the door in his face again. He takes a moment just to stop being shocked by that and then clears his throat before pressing her doorbell again.

“I’m not a door salesman,” he says distinctly, wondering what part of his expensive suit makes her think he sells things by going door to door. “My name is Seungwon, I am a son of the Morrigan. Are you Sihyeon?”

Sihyeon was tired. She had been working a lot, practicing a lot, and trying to build up a social life on the island- all of which meant that she was not exactly getting a lot of sleep. And since today was one of her rare days off from both jobs, she was looking forward to it being an unusually lazy one, filled with a sappy k-drama and maybe a trip to the mall.

So, she was already a little crabby when someone knocked on the door while she was enjoying her morning (afternoon?) iced coffee and catching up on social media. And when she had dragged herself from being reclined on the couch to see some man in a suit at her door? It was either a salesman or some kind of detective, and she didn’t want any part of either. “No thanks,” she muttered, shutting the door and turning to go back to the couch.

mpxeloise​:

Eloise eyes scanned the building, trying to make a plan of attack. She could see the growing pile of clearance in the back, must be that the next years clothes had already made it to the rack. And, she could tell. The cut out pieces, sequins, and a touch of the early 2000s, which she was not too much of a fan. 

As Sihyeon called her attention to the dress, she walked move over, placing her hand on the material. Silk always seemed to do well when the seamstress made her alterations for her tail. “Very lovely. I’m just not sure where I would wear it. I don’t tend to go to the club or bars. Maybe, I could wear this to watch your next performance?” She asks, tilting her head up to Sihyeon. 

Pausing, she looked around Sihyeon to the ladies behind them who stayed in wait. “Girls, can you please come up with some outfit choices for her size. Sihyeon needs classy, sensual, and fashionable outfits. I believe in your taste. Please. I hate to keep you here too too late.”

Sihyeon giggled, holding the dress up against Eloise to get a better idea of how it would look on her.  “If you came to Minx in that dress, you might steal the spotlight from me,” she teased, pushing the hanger into the other girl’s hands. “You’ve got to get it. You’d be a total stunner in it. Even more than you already are, that is~”

She turned to watch the employees scattering to pick out outfits, still more than a little surprised by how easy it was for Eloise to get people to do things for her. Maybe she had had the burglarizing thing all wrong, giving away most of what she had stolen... But no, she was not quite so selfish. No amount of luxury and influence would have been worth letting the other people around her suffer and go hungry.

She wondered, idly, how much Eloise and her family donated to charity. Probably not enough- but she wouldn’t hold it against her new friend. It was hard for people raised in abundance to understand how the other side lived, from what she had gathered.