A Story Told

“I’m sure this is going to be great! I’m honestly super glad that I passed initiation and everything! Were you worried at all about getting in?”

Normally the sun would hit his eyes just right and that would be his wake up call. Normally he would go downstairs to his loving partner and they would have a nice breakfast together before Yang and the baby woke up. But today was different. There was no bright light stinging at his eyes. Instead, there was a soft song and a touch to his cheek, gently pulling him from his slumber. He let out a soft groan, knowing the source of course. Arms reach out to wrap their way around Summer’s waist and pull her closer.

“I could get used to this...” Tai said sleepily, blue eyes opening just slightly to gaze at his love.

To see his daughter come home with short hair was quite the surprise. It hadn’t been this short in many many years. But to say it looked back would be an all out lie. Shocked gaze softens to a smile, reaching a hand out to lightly touch the ends.

“Hardly, Blake. I think it looks quite nice. Though it could do with a clean up.” He chuckles warmly, placing his hand on her shoulder. “Did you know I had long hair when I was younger? I had a lot of ways I would style it when it was this length. I could show you if you’d like.”

‘   —   okay,   but think about it.   if time travel is ever possible,   then time travel is already possible.   but your future self could never warn you about your death,   because your future self would be dead by then.   ’

“Hey kiddo.” Tai smiles warmly as his youngest daughter comes down the stairs. It’s been about a week since everything that happened at Beacon. Life was different now in such a strange, unsettling way. But at least for now, Patch was safe. Their home was safe. A pocket of sanctuary in an otherwise unforgiving world.

“I was thinking we could make a pot of sauce today. We’ve got some butternut squash ready to pick and if we go to the farmers market, we can get more and have a lot of noodles. How do you feel about running some errands with me?”

      the  coffee  cup  held  in  hands  has  run  cold  by  now   ,   frigid  even   ,   far  too  much  for  it  to  be  enjoyable.  she  feels  bad  for  klein  making  it  now   ,  for  putting  it  to  waste  whilst  troubled  psyche  overthinks  to  the  point  where  her  head  physically  aches.  it  doesn ‘ t  feel  right  for  her  to  be  here   ,   in  a  seemingly  lap  of  luxury  while  the  rest  of  her  team  is  out  there  somewhere.  lost  to  a  horizon  that  crestfallen  hue  can  only  gaze  upon  from  a  mere  window.  crown  of  tundra  locks  dips   &.   her  brows  knit  with  warping  of  expressionism.    ❝  …  when  i  remember  how  winter  left   ,  i  don ‘ t  blame  her  anymore.  i  don ‘ t  want  this  to  be  our  family  name ‘ s  ruin.  ❞

@talefates​​  klein   ,   starter  call.

The ever dutiful butler stays close to Weiss unless otherwise occupied. Klein cared for all of the Schnee children, but it would be hard to deny that Weiss was his favorite. And having watched her grow all these years? Well it made an old man very proud of his little snowflake. Bowing gently as he approached, a portly hand reached out to take the cup of coffee from her. The pot was still warm, so she could still have her drink.

{ Ciara Briggs & Zhou Xiao Long }

Ciara Briggs was born in Mistral to a single mother. She came from a one night stand with a huntsman many months prior. Once her mother had enough strength, she left for Vale to find the baby’s father. The baby’s father was Avery Briggs, a huntsman who graduated from Beacon Academy. Now together with who would eventually be his husband, a man named Vincent Forsberg, Ciara’s mother left her with her father. She wanted nothing to do with the child, and went on her way. 

Avery and Vincent raised Ciara very well, caring for her and loving her as best they could. Avery still went on missions with his good friend Cha Lu ( now commonly known as Shopkeep @volarent​ ) and despite his frequent absences, Ciara loved her father incredibly. 

She grew close with Lu and his husband’s eldest daughter, the two planning to date when Ciara returned from a long trip to Mistral. Now a grown woman, she was set on finding her mother. To get closer on her. Avery had always been open about her mother but she wanted answers for herself. It was on this journey that she met Zhou Xiao Long.

WARNING: The following section of this headcanon includes dark themes. These themes include abuse, drug use, and rape. Please read at your own discretion. 

Gardening is one of his favorite, and most common hobbies when he’s not working. He grew up around plants and just adores them so much. Another hobby he has with plants is flower arranging! His grandfather taught him. He enjoys making bouquets with the flowers he’s grown. Sometimes he gifts them to people, but other than that they decorate the house.

On some weekends, he goes camping! When the girls were younger, he would take them too and include some fighting lessons into the trip. Smaller grimm can be found on Patch, especially deeper in the woods like their home is. Tai enjoys keeping his skills up while also protecting his home a little better.

Don’t make fun of him but he does like to knit. He usually does it as a way to relax at the end of a day. He mostly knits scarves and blankets. Another hobby he got from his grandfathers, as both of them knitted.

He also enjoys to do origami! A lot of his homework back at Beacon would end up being turned into something before he turned it in so it would be covered in wrinkles and creases.

Tai’s diet is pretty well rounded! He doesn’t eat a lot of beef and actually prefers pork, chicken and fish. He will eat beef, but it’s rare to find the man buying a steak unless the sale is really good. Of course, if his family wants a steak, he’ll get a steak no matter the cost. 

Veggies are also an integral part of his diet! Most of the vegetables he uses at home are grown himself. If he didn’t grow it, he got it from the farmer’s market. He enjoys buying local and fresh, and supporting the community of Patch. While part of Vale over all, they’re quite a ways from the main land.

He snacks a lot actually! He’s not the kind of guy who likes sweets and much prefers savory things (though he is weak for pastries. Especially bear claws with a blueberry filling). Typically he always carries a bag of mixed nuts with him! Peanuts and Cashews are his favorite. That or seasoned sunflower seeds. Tai stashes them in the pockets of his shorts so if you mention being hungry, he’s probably going to offer you some.

He eats at relatively normal times. Breakfast is always done before 8:30am, and dinner is usually 7:30pm. Lunch is the big variable, depending on what he’s doing. It’s not uncommon for him to work through lunch though thanks to his snacks.