𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐒

Leave   it   to   Lyric   to   find   a   good   murder   mystery   among   all   the   murders   in   town.   But   Aeri   was   thankful   for   the   distraction.   The   newly-turned   vampire   had   yet   to   go   back   to   work,   taking   her   time   to   readjust   to   her   new   lifestyle   and   to   keep   herself   from   attacking   any   innocent   soul.   Sitting   across   from   Lyric,   her   pale   fingers   wrapped   around   a   cold   glass   of   Coke   Zero   as   the   young   nymph   explained   the   rules   of   this   new   detective   game.    “   Do   we   send   it   somewhere?   ”    The   brunette   asked,   finally   moving   her   fingers   from   the   glass   to   tuck   a   strand   of   short   hair   behind   her   ear.    “   Or   do   we   read   the   answer   when   we   think   we’ve   figured   it   out?   ”    This   was   nice.   Playing   detective   was   nice.   It   made   her   feel   truer   to   herself.    “   Thank   you   for   inviting   me,   by   the   way.   I…   needed   to   step   out   of   the   house   for   a   bit.   ”    Aeri   smiled   softly,   her   now-oddly   ginger   eyes   watching   the   woman   across   from   her.    “   Should   we   get   fries?   On   me.   ”

Lyric looked at Aeri with soft eyes, she noticed her friend looked paler than normal but she decided not to press it until the other was ready. Although the young nymph was assertive by nature even she knew how to read the room. So if being a distraction is what one of her favorite people in Portum needs - then she will play it to the t. Rummaging through the contents that spread out across the table she grabbed the sealed envelope labeled, 'Answer' and set it off to the side. "Luckily they gave us the answer here and I guess once we come up with a final answer we can open it." She said then narrowed her eyes at Aeri. "Don't thank me for something so natural Aeri. We are friends but I will take fries as a sorry for offending me" it was a small joke, but she really did mean it when she said Aeri shouldn't thank her. Picking up the police report she reads out the following: [ going to summarize the report itself up just to spare us making this reply longer] tw.death

"if only it was me who did the... numbering." he made a face, glancing down at himself before locking eyes with adonis again. his vessel looked... brittle, to say the least. it wouldn't take long for him to go and find a new one, however, he'd grown quite used to this one over the centuries. still, even if he did move, it wouldn't heal the bruises on his corrupted little soul. all he could do for now was stay, and wait, and heal. alas, he abhorred waiting. "he deserved a lot more than a can. I was considering throwing this vase—" he motioned towards a very old looking vase decorated with gold speckles. "—but then I thought... it would be far too expensive of an endeavor." he listened to his friend recount the events of their last time drinking, and he can't help the soft smirk stretching at his lips. the phone's buzz brings a laugh out of him, which ends abruptly with a quiet hiss at the pain from his broken ribs. "well, could you...? fuck?"

"Aye, at least you survived that's more than a lot of them fuckers could say." Adonis shrugged. He wasn't for for comforting people but he didn't have a problem stating a known fact. In his eyes that accounted for everything. Rolling his eyes at the mentioned of the vase the dragon while his thoughts was the fact that rich people do rich people things. "I'm glad your consciousness is still intact, because that in fact do look way more expensive than a soda can." Watching his as his friend laugh at the situated he himself put the man was enough to earn a scuff from him. Though it soon turned into a smirk replying back smugly, "You know I did, I'm starting to wish I didn't." ding. Another message was sent. "She's annoying and what's even worse she tried to say that I led her on." Another wave of disgust filled him. "Which we both know I don't do pillow talks or stay afterwards. So i'm not even sure what she's talking about"

”Nah just you, but forreal how you feeling” Adonis true intentions was showing but his voice held a light tone. He haven't seen nor did he know the girl prior to the incident or what happened to her after it. Everyone was pretty shook up about it and the dragon didn't exactly help either with his eagerness to kill. “I had asked around about you.” a shrug was given. “Wanted to thank you for opening the doors that day. And finding out you was a piercer was just icing on the cake really.” His voice lacked any warmth now as his body temperature lowered again. Pulling out a pair of earrings he offered it over towards her, “I was a looking to get my ears pierced soon anyways. A old friend gave me these studs… Never really had a reason to wear them until now.”

adelaide sat cross-legged on her couch when lyric walked in. funnily enough, she was pouring into a notebook, struck with a random writing bug she hadn't been expecting and needing to get the words out before they left her, completely. ❝ one second, sweetheart, ❞ she calls just loud enough for the other to hear her still raspy voice, getting the last bit onto paper before standing and taking the bouquet. ❝ they want to be riiiiight here, ❞ she puts them on a shelf, adjusting until they're happy and then turns back to lyric. ❝ what movie genre are you feeling?, ❞ managing a smile for her friend.

Lyric sat the food on the coffee table in the living room after Ade took the flowers. She turned to go back to the front door making sure she locked it back and kicked off her shoes there. Making her way back into the living room she gave a thoughtful noise. “Im down for anything but i'm going to drop my bag off in your room. Though, I haven’t seen a good romcom in a while so maybe that.” Her voice was fading towards the end when she made it to Ade room. Dropping her bag on the floor next to the door. A stretch was done, causing a soft crack to be heard when she finally made it back into there. Sitting on the couch, the bubbly nymph raised her arms up. “I need my hugs and smooches! I was worried about you!”

DeAndre   couldn’t   really   remember   when   Adonis   started   being   a   regular   at   his   place,   but   he   also   didn’t   mind   the   dragon’s   constant   presence   there.   As   long   as   it   didn’t   ruin   the   warlock’s   plans   for   the   day–which,   hadn’t   happened   yet,   he   would   continue   to   be   okay   with   it.   Then,   all   hell   broke   loose   and   DeAndre   first   checked   on   Orisa   when   he   first   came   back   to   town,   finding   it   in   shambles.   There   was   a   light   tug   in   his   chest,   a   small   kind   of   worry   that   lingered   there   at   the   thought   of   something   having   happened   to   the   people   he   loved   pestering.   Lucky   for   him,   Ender   was   okay,   Kaia   was   too,   and   now,   as   he   saw   the   dragon   leave   the   bathroom,   so   was   Adonis.    “   Took   a   trip   downstairs.   ”    He   shrugged   non-chalantly.   It   wasn’t   a   lie,   though.   And   even   though   he   wouldn’t   admit   his   cowardice   and   say   he’d   actually   bolted   at   the   first   sign   of   hunters,   it   didn’t   really   matter   to   DeAndre.   Being   a   coward.    “   Aww…   did   you   miss   me?   ”    The   warlock   smirked   as   he   walked   over   to   his   favorite   plaything   and   pulled   Adonis   into   deep   a   kiss.    “   Look   at   you,   waiting   on   me   like   the   good   boy   that   you   are.   ”    De   mumbled   against   Adonis   fleshy   lips.    “   Shit,   this   town   really   does   love   me.   I   leave   for   a   few   days   and   things   fall   apart?   ”    He   teased   as   he   pulled   away.    “   You   alright,   yeah?   Killed   anyone?   ”

"mm" was the only reply he could get out before his lips was captured by De's. A welcome distraction from the frustration he was feeling earlier - even if it was over all too soon. "Of course I missed you." mumbles back against the warlocks lips, "I was going crazy, I didn't hear from you." his words came out darker, thick with possessive tint to it. When pulled away the dragon leaned in, not wanting to lose the close distance between them. His head dipped down to the crook of the others neck finding the joint here both his neck and shoulder connects, opening his mouth he latched onto it, first sucking on it before biting down hard enough to leave a slight imprint. A part of him needed this - a bit of control in a situation he had none in. At the mention of other people - he know he's being unreasonable - he felt jealous. Fuck whoever else missed him, loved him and sure as hell was falling apart like he was about him. All that should matter in the moment was him. Pulling away slightly but not enough to put any real distance between them, "Yeah, I'm good. I killed about five or six of them. Though, I wish it was more. My thirst hasn't been quiet quenched." it was only then he pulled from the others neck to capture his plump lips again. Only this time it was filled with a starved hunger.

Adonis whistle lowly, "A building fell on you? Did they check on the building itself because both know you probably did more damage to it then you." If anything the dragon knew that fussing over it wouldn't do anything. Him and Theo are similar in that sense, they both prefer to be spared the sympathy, the pity and the over- protectiveness that comes with being hurt. "I would get you some flowers if you wasn't the only florist in town. You might just take my money and resell the flowers for more profit." He pointed out then shrugged, "I rather just give you 'thanks for surviving' money." Following her direction he took the rather large piece of debris, throwing in the pile before coming back to gather another one. "Renovate the shop to what exactly? An even fancier greenhouse or something?" Lifting up another large piece he grunted, repeating the same route to the pile. "I'm cool, unlike other people I quite enjoyed the brawl. Its been too peaceful here for me. So it was the one time I felt normal - admis all the chaos. And for your information my Ego is still intact. They didnt lay a hand on me." he stated proudly then his voice took on a more serious tone. "But seriously, you okay? How's Kareem?"

closed starter for : adonis richmand / @tndrhearts where : town square.

Adonis was heading to the local hardware store to get some supplies to clean his precious baby today. So his outfit only consists of a worn wife beater and jeans that had old oil stains on it. He really didn't expect to run into someone or better yet - a certain someone who haven't return his texts. When his heard that familiar voice his head turned around, dark eyes scanning over the other dragon. "Yeah, I'm alright. Didn't think you'd care considering my messages are still left on delivered." his voice came off nonchalant yet his eyes told a different story. One could see clearly tell by how the frost was seeping through him that it bothered him more than he let on. A grumble left, "I'm finna get some supplies to clean my car, want to come with me or you gonna continue to ignore me? Either one is fine by me." Not really.

"Hey, no harm in not knowin'." He threw his hands up in defense, smile widening. "My bad, my bad." Dominic relented, allowing the other her naivety. Long gone were the days where he could be as innocent as her, but still, he wouldn't deprive anyone of that. "I...have no idea what you are talking about. Like, the Addams family or something?" He squinted at her, then laughed in embarrassment. "What's the age range on a show like that? I'm sure I surpass it." He carried her bag of canvases like it was nothing, though, he was rather surprised and alarmed that such a hefty bag was carried by such a tiny woman. Surely, there were some hidden muscles, or her supernatural abilities gifted her deceiving strength. "Lead the way." He shook his head, smirking. "I know this reference! It wounds me, that you think I couldn't be a frail, deadly, pasty vampire." He held a hand to his chest, feigning offense. "So what am I walking beside? A ghost? A witch." He wiggled the fingers on his free hand in her direction. “A faerie?”

"Do you live under a rock or something?" Lyric asked, her eyes squinting at Dominic. Surely he was lying when he said he never heard of it - especially if anyone has the misfortune to pay for Netflix since it was the all over the home page. Promoting it since the new season. "It is the Addams family with a heavier focus on Wednesday school life in this dark spooky tone. Def would rewatch with you!" She yapped on as the continued to guide them to their designated spot. Laughing as he got the later joke she couldn't help but beam brightly. "Finally, I was starting to lose hope a little bit not going to lie." she pointed to a spot that was near a rock it was far enough from the shore and perfectly situated to get a clear view of the shoreline. Opening up her bag she would unfold the thick quilt and lay it on the ground. "I think you are too handsome to be frail, and pasty. Though, the dangerous part- you already go that down pack. I can tell you arent one to be messed with." she teased, flashing her pearly whites as she sat down with her legs crossed. She patted the spot next to her. "To answer your question Mr.Jazz fingers." she mimic his hand movements from earlier, "I'm a Water Nypmh. But- I will take faerie since they are typically associated with cuteness."

Orisa melted into his familiar embrace, the tears she fought for so long to hold in flooded out. It was built up over years, so her body shook as emotions over-ran her. She was held in his arms many of times, yet this one had a sense of finality to it. Maybe it was - once she stepped out his embrace she knew they could no longer go back. Those decades spent in a blissful norm would stop writing its tale in their book of life. The chapter that span some people entire lifetimes would finally come to a close. "I never needed you to be anything more than who you was Sander...you know that.." her voice watery as she buried herself deeper into his embrace. Perhaps hoping to melt into him. Taking a deep breath of his familiar scent. She pulled away from him, eyes red and tears still flowing she wiped her tears with the back of her hand, "Its okay, now you don't have to try anymore Isander. You are finally free .. truly."

Upon hearing a familiar voice Orisa turned around, fatigue evident in her face. She was tired but seeing Val unhurt lifted something off her heart she didnt know was weighing. "Its tea, I figured we could have an actual drink when we get home." The witch has gotten use to calling their separate houses 'home' because despite whichever one they go to, it always felt warm and welcoming. Or it could just be Valeria herself. "For now, drink up. I know you haven't had time to properly have a meal so this will have to do" She handed the other the thermo. "Lets go, I'll drive. Is there anything you want to eat in particular?"

if the whistle doesn't annoy the fuck out of her, the theatrics afterward have the witch imagining tasting dragon magic for a split second. pretty dramatic, she knew, but she figured any onlookers would understand. and then he speaks. sometimes she thinks she deserves an award for the amount of times she could easily succumb to something else. it'd be a public service. all she had to do was grab his hand the second he was done and ... that's it. annoyance over. vitha doesn't even realize the thought brought a smirk to her lips — please don't let this idiot think it's for him. ❝ the drink is just fine. ❞ it was such a shame when pretty faces were wasted on the brainless.

It seem she was taking the first offer, which normally would offend someone but this was Adonis. He liked the chase more the catch sometimes. And it seem with this one it will be the same. Noting she seem rather annoyed with his words the Dragon offered her a shrug. "Suit yourself, hopefully you can hold your alcohol well." he stated before walking off to get another cup, filling it half way with some water. He soon walked back over placing a coaster down then the cup on top of it. "It is a strong drink miss, make sure to drink some of it afterwards. At least to assure you can make it back home in one piece."

The   air   shifted   around   them.   He   could   feel   the   icy   vibrations   emanating   from   the   dragon’s   pores   as   he   watched   him.   The   vein   on   the   man’s   neck   pulsing   against   his   skin,   and   if   De   were   a   vampire   he   would   be   salivating   right   now   for very   different   reasons.    “   It   is,   isn’t   it?   ”    A   rhetorical   question,   of   course.   De’s   gaze   scanned   their   surroundings   and   then,   fell   on   the   plate   of   half-touched   fries   that   lay   between   them.   There   was   another   type   of   hunger   that   could   be   easily   satiated,   but   was   the   warlock   done   playing   with   his   food?    “   D’you   wanna   get   out   of   here,   little   dragon?   Or   would   you   rather   give   these   peaceful   folks   a   scandalous   evening?   ”   He   asked,   motioning   his   chin   towards   Adonis'   place,   meaning   that   he   had   indeed   seen   the   dragon   shifting   on   his   seat.   Meaning   that   he   could   probably   anticipate   the   tightness   in   his   pants.

No words was left to be said when it came to Adonis. Sliding from his spot in the booth he stood up letting his obvious matching hunger show proudly. He did not want to waste anymore time. “Lets go” his voice was low. Holding a silent darkness and hint to it. Rather he was the one devouring or getting devoured he no longer cared in that instant. All he know was he needed DeAndre - desperately. And nothing was going to stop him.