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Post by Aquila on May 1, 2023 19:09:13 GMT -5
grayson hill
Grayson stood in the background away from people. He had asked someone to cover for him at the hospital so he could attend the funeral. His plan was to show up, pay his respects, and leave without speaking to anyone.
He had no doubt Elijah and Charlie would handle business. He didn't really need to be there. He didn't need to introduce himself did he? The werewolves were talking to the witches but it seemed like it was not going well at the moment. He frowned.
Damn. I wanted to sneak out and head back to the hospital.
Grayson sighed, looking at the ground. Then slowly he made his way over to stand closer to Elijah and the others. He wasn't trying to be intimidating. It was just to show solidarity right? Show off their strength. That was what this was about right? Showing why they need us or we need them? Something like that. Grayson wasn't the strategist here.
There were also other strangers approaching. A man and his daughter. There were two women who showed up in black cars, with bodyguards. He thought they were singers? He wasn't confident in his knowledge of pop culture and who were the popular artists currently to know their names.
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Post by Alec on May 1, 2023 19:15:23 GMT -5
Jack wasn't sure what he expected, but it wasn't this. Inviting his daughters to join him, Jack didn't realize he was inviting a race war. Madeline was begging to leave and Bonnie was muttered about 'dogs'. Good Lord! He wasn't a fan of the wolves, himself, but Jack had more composure than his eldest daughter.
"Bonnie Bellamo." His voice was low, but firm. "Why don't you wait in the car?"
But, it was too late. The redheaded wolf pushed herself to the front of the line, demanding that Bonnie repeat herself. This was it. This was how the Bellamo regime started...
The wolf was young. Bonnie was the adult. Jack was embarrassed by his own blood. To avoid more confrontation he shoved himself in the middle of the line. He was met almost instantly by the younger of the two men on the opposing side. Seems there were two peacemakers in the group. Good, Jack didn't have to stand alone.
"I apologize for my daughter. Her sense of humor is sometimes..." He shot Bonnie a wicked glance, "... misguided." He wrapped his grip around Bonnie's forearm and gently forced her to the back of the line.
Madeline should be standing at the forefront of the action, anyways. With Bonnie at the back, he was able to pull the attention back to his youngest. "Madeline, this is Charlie Novak and Elijah Dawson." He tried to smile, but felt the awkwardness of the whole affair standing still in the air.
"Uh...hello?"
Well this just got even more interesting. "Thomas? Thomas Grant? I'm good with faces." Jack remembered this man from over a decade ago. He never thought he'd see him, again. Funerals really do bring people together.
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Post by Alec on May 1, 2023 19:52:25 GMT -5
Alpha of larentia's Order What a nightmare! There wasn't going to be a full blown fight in the middle of a cemetery, Elijah was sure of that. There were cameras in the vicinity, eyes on them that weren't privy to the knowledge of this little town's secrets.
The alpha cleared his throat. These witches were already proving to be a problem. When Reese stepped forward, Elijah instinctually put his arm over her and pushed her back. A sixteen-year-old's temper wasn't going to be the reason this alliance fell apart. The pack had the numbers, but the witches had the power.
"Maybe this is a conversation for the adults, Reese." Elijah tried to keep his voice calm and quiet. "You and Elliott could..." He cleared his throat. He had shoved the two omegas away all morning. "Just.... go."
Charlie saved the conversation. He really was the heart of the pack and for good reason. Elijah found it hard to take the child seriously. He continued to address the witches, but his attention was on the adults. "We just wanted to make our introductions. I was close to your aunt. We had a longstanding understanding of each other and... this town."
Suddenly, the group was under watchful eyes as a stranger approached. Now this was unusual. Elijah could smell the wolf, but it was coming from the nervous man, but from the young girl that stood with him. Was this an interracial family? Curiosity was peaked.
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Post by Havana on May 1, 2023 20:57:40 GMT -5
ℝ𝔼𝔼𝕊𝔼 ℕ𝕆𝕍𝔸𝕂 "𝐈'𝐦 𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐲... 𝐝𝐢𝐝 𝐈 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥 𝐦𝐲 𝐞𝐲𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐝?"
This was ludicrous! "How am I the one getting in trouble here?" She protested. Reese was sixteen, not stupid and definitely not helpless.
Calm down? Bite me! Adults!? What a joke!
Reese was exhausted by this whole ordeal, but even more so-- she was angry and tired of these adults telling her what she could and couldn't do. Did they even realize who they were talking to?
"I apologize for my daughter. Her sense of humor is sometimes... misguided."
"Misguided?" Reese scoffed. "That's just..." She met the warlock's gaze and quickly regained her composure. Whoops. The laugh was an... Accident! This was the real show and Reese had a VIP pass.
"Just.... go." Fine. That was fair. Reese was the babysitter. Again. What else did she expect? This conversation was just for the "adults". "Fine. I'll let the adults chat." She spit her words.
Reese turned on her heels. This was a shit show and she for one was looking forward to what hell this change of alliance would bring. It was either going to be a disaster, a catastrophe, or tragedy.
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Post by Ellie on May 1, 2023 22:25:09 GMT -5
I'ma lil' messed up But I can hide it when I'm all dressed up
So. The little bitch could growl, but did she bite?
Bonnie was disappointed. "Oh c'mon, kiddo, you can do better than that." She heard the 'bitch' word in almost every interaction she had. Just once, it would be nice to have some diversity. It took the better half of her young life, but Madeline was finally getting creative with some of her insults. Bonnie was proud.
The menfolk started to intervene. Bonnie was shoved into the background, the little wolf was told-- in the kindest way possible-- to fuck off, and there they were. Again, the wolves and witches stood opposing one another.
Her humor was misguided? Now that was funny.
Approaching was another stranger. All of them were strangers to the Bellamo daughters. Bonnie hadn't been in Baskerville since she was a little girl... At least this stranger wasn't a wolf. He didn't have the arrogance of one, at least, but his awkwardness wasn't exactly witch, either.
"Fine. I'll let the adults chat."
Bonnie watched the red wolf scamper away. Interesting. She leaned into her sister, even as she was making introductions. "You're on your own, kid."
She didn't wait for a protest. Bonnie dipped out from behind her father's back and followed, slowly, behind the wolf. The others were distracted. The 'problems' were no longer in their way, but hell if Bonnie wasn't going to continue being a problem.
The witch stopped. She was out of earshot from her coven and the pack. She moved her hair to the side, licked her lips, and then whistled the siren in the little wolf's direction. |
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Post by Piper on May 2, 2023 21:29:01 GMT -5
NOBODY NORMAL EVER ACCOMPLISHED ANYTHING MEANINGFUL IN THIS WORLD BEING A FREAK IS THE BEST! I'M A FREAK... 
There was a tight, stinging sensation in her chest. All these wolves around her. It made her anxious. Bonnie wasn't much help. In fact, she was the complete opposite of help.
"Play nice with the dogs. Princesses don't get warnings. They get bit."
Madeline felt her stomach twist. She wasn't good at hiding her emotions. "Bonnie. Hush." She hissed back.
It all happened too fast. Before Madeline could even think of intervening, Bonnie and the ginger wolf were at each other's throats and their respective family members were forced to step in. Madeline almost took a step back, but was pulled to the front. She was supposed to be seen, now. It was something she wasn't used to... Yet.
"Nice to meet you Madeline. Don't worry, I don't bite." This wolf was kind. He was young. Bonnie's age, maybe. He reached for her hand. Madeline obliged with a nervous smile.
She continued to shake their hands. She continued to smile. "Hello." Underneath it, she couldn't hide how uncomfortable she truly was.
"You're on your own, kid." Bonnie whispered after scene she made. Madeline had her hand in someone else's or she would've noticed sooner that her sister was walking in the direction of the young wolf.
"Uh...hello?" Her father knew this man. He introduced him with a name: Thomas Grant. Madeline didn't recognize that name. She didn't recognize any of their names. Not the Novak's. Not the Grant's. Not even the Hall's. She didn't even know a celebrity in the her town.
Thomas's introduction forced Madeline's gaze towards the parking lot. Bonnie? Damn it. Madeline saw in the distance, her sister, making a big mistake.
"Excuse me." Madeline pulled her hand away and quickly made her way over to her sister. "Bonnie!" She called out, but her sister wasn't listening. Bitch... She ran up behind her, shoving Bonnie as to distract her from the wolf. "Bonnie!" She grabbed her sister by the shoulder and spun her around. "Bonnie... Stop."
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Post by Havana on May 6, 2023 13:13:16 GMT -5
ℝ𝔼𝔼𝕊𝔼 ℕ𝕆𝕍𝔸𝕂 "𝐈'𝐦 𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐲... 𝐝𝐢𝐝 𝐈 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥 𝐦𝐲 𝐞𝐲𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐝?"
Ugh! Reese stomped down the path. Dirt and sand kicked up at her feet. This whole ordeal was embarrassingly ridiculous! The wolves were being "protected" by a child. Ranks weren't even given in the her pack until a member hit 18-- how could a little girl be in charge of them?!
She thought about that, all the time. What would she be on her 18th birthday? Would she choose or would it be chosen for her? Reese was too young to remember her brother's initiation, but he was easy. He was Elijah's favorite. His rank wasn't even a question.
Mind reeling, Reese suddenly heard a ringing in her ears that seemed to get more and more intense until-- nothing. Gone! "What the hell...?" She muttered, turning in the direction of the painful whistle only to see bitchy witch at her heels.
Reese almost started to charge. Her teeth eager to taste the taste of an ugly hearted witch, but she was stopped-- not be conscience! No! But by the High Priestess, who pulled the older Bellamo aside.
Reese scoffed. "Yeah? You better hold her back!" She tried not yell, but she infuriated. Furious! "You won't last long here..."
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Post by Aquila on May 7, 2023 15:59:37 GMT -5
thomas grant
"Thomas? Thomas Grant? I'm good with faces."
Thomas visibly relaxed. He was a bit surprised but relieved that Jack remembered him. This would makes things easier. His eyes lowered to the young girl he introduced as Madeline. So this was her. The new High Priestess.
He didn't get to contemplate it for too long because he was suddenly distracted. He turned his head with a frown like he heard a noise but couldn't quite figure out where it came from. He was looking in the direction that the older sister had went.
It was the magic. Thomas could feel it. He could sense a spell being cast. He didn't know what it was but it was definitely there. Instinctively he put an arm around Charity's shoulders and pulled her closer to him. She was his first priority. If nothing else, he was prepared to protect her. He didn't actually think they were in immediate danger but you never know when it comes to witchcraft.
"Uh....that's probably....um definitely....a very bad idea."
He stated the obvious but the High Priestess was already across the parking lot to rein in her sister. How many times had he lectured Charity about the importance of not revealing their true nature to the world? She often asked why he didn't use magic to make everyday things easier and his answer was always the same. It's not worth the risk. When humans find out the truth, bad things happen.
As it was, here they were in broad daylight with strangers watching and young witches provoking werewolves and there was just a total lack of regard for safety that made Thomas want to go hide in a hole.
Disaster seemed to be averted for the moment though, it seemed like no one was hurt.
He gestured toward his daughter as he continued to address the adults.
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Post by Ellie on May 7, 2023 21:39:37 GMT -5
I'ma lil' messed up But I can hide it when I'm all dressed up
Breathe. Bonnie was interrupted before she even had a chance to get started. Her sister bumped her and then dragged her from the scene. It was a whiplash.
Bonnie was disoriented enough that it aroused a small chuckle. She turned to face her sister. She was so serious, authoritative-- or at least, she was trying to be. It was hard for Bonnie to see her baby sister as anything other than that... a baby.
"Calm down, kiddo." Her lips twisted into a smirk. It was almost sinister. "I didn't cause any damage. It was a spook."
A voice rang out. "Yeah? You better hold her back!"
Bonnie turned around. The smile was still plastered on her mouth; it grew. The fight was boring, now. The witch shrugged and whipped around to face her sister. "This is your fault." She stated. Most of the emotion left her voice. "I already hate it here... it's full of strays."
The hatred for the wolves was strong. Bonnie didn't wait for a conversation to strike. She walked off. Calmly and politely, the older witch made her way to the car where she waited for the rest of her family. |
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Post by Alec on May 8, 2023 19:10:20 GMT -5
His daughters had embarrassed him enough. This was supposed to be a quick, friendly introduction to the town; but his stubborn witches decided otherwise.
After Bonnie's outburst and futile fight with a wolf half her age, Madeline stormed off after her. Why? He couldn't tell, but he hoped it was for a good reason. He sighed and offered his apologies to the group: "I'm sorry about my girls. This adjustment has been... difficult." There couldn't be an excuse good enough for their behavior.
Meanwhile, Jack was supposed to be "helping" this warlock with...? He hadn't quite gotten that far. "Thomas," he began with an apologetic tone. "Why don't we meet at a later date? I'm curious to know what you've been up to these past few years."
He assumed that he was here for the funeral, so the importance of Thomas's introduction was lost on him. Jack fumbled through his wallet for a moment before pulling out an old business card from his real estate days. "This is an old card, but the number is the same." He handed it to the warlock. "I need to handle my daughters. Elijah," he turned to the wolves. "We'll talk soon."
He gave a nod to the pack and started towards the car and after the girls. Jack had every intention of running for Devona's place in office. If his girls continued to act like this, he'd have to rethink his plan.
Jack was furious. He came up behind Madeline, grabbed her arm and started pushing her over to the car gently. He released his grip and sighed. "I don't know what you two are hoping to accomplish with this, but it's important that we make a good impression-- not whatever the hell that just was." He whispered, but it was hissing.
The two Bellamo's reached the car. Bonnie was waiting for them. "And you-- I don't even know where to start. Get in the damn car!" He flung his arms in the air. Angry didn't even begin to describe the emotion he was feeling.
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Post by Alec on May 8, 2023 19:23:39 GMT -5
Alpha of larentia's Order His head hurt. The funeral help point them out, but perhaps it wasn't the time to bring up the alliance. The funeral was an inappropriate place to try to keep the peace. Funny, Elijah thought the opposite originally.
The head of the family, the oldest warlock, left with every intention to reach back out. Perhaps it would be better done in private. Elijah, Jack, and the new High Priestess could take better without an audience. He waved the warlock off, and sighed in relief.
It was then that he was able to focus on the new stranger. It was strange. There was a wolf odor around him, but he wasn't the wolf-- no, the wolf was the young girl that stood behind him. He held her paternally. Wolves and witches didn't really mix.
"Thomas," he started, but was careful as not to offend. "You know Jack so I assume that you know what our town is famous for... and as for your... this girl. She's not... she's... well, she's like us." He smiled and gave the young girl a nod.
There was a lot of information in such a short amount of time. His head hurt more. Elijah was ready to go home. He was pretty sure he had some pineapple in the fridge that he had been looking forward to all morning. |
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Post by Aquila on May 9, 2023 20:09:30 GMT -5
Charlie novak
Charlie was always optimistic, and even with the way things were going he didn't think it would get worse. But he was wrong.
He realized it in the moment the new High Priestess went bolting toward the parking lot. It took him two seconds to register the older sister, Bonnie, was trailing after Reese. Shit! Charlie jogged after the young girl and stopped when he saw the problem was contained. He approached the rest of the way slowly.
The girls father, Jack, came to claim his daughters and Charlie watched them go and then turned to look at Reese.
"I'm sorry Reese. You okay?"
He apologized like it was all his fault. That was just how his mind worked. He had admonished her to keep her temper and then when she walked away like she was told to, she could have been attacked. He would never forgive himself if she got hurt and he wasn't there to protect her.
"I'll walk you back."
He waved a hand back at Elijah to signal he was going home. He figured the alpha would know he'd check in with him later. As he fell into step beside his sister he knew he was probably being overly protective but he didn't care.
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Post by Aquila on May 9, 2023 20:37:59 GMT -5
thomas grant
Thomas fumbled with a card in his hands that Jack had hastily given him as he took his leave. The Bellamos left and Thomas noticed many of the other attendees had taken the opportunity to slip away. The only person left standing with him and Charity was the man named Elijah.
Apart from being older than his companions, Thomas noticed the man led the introductions with Jack. There was no doubt in his mind that he was the alpha of the wolf pack.
"You know Jack so I assume that you know what our town is famous for... and as for your... this girl. She's not... she's... well, she's like us."
Thomas laughed awkwardly as he rubbed the back of his head. This was not a secret that he intended to hide even if they could.
"Yeah, well you see....I came back to Baskerville to reconnect with the...the Bellamos.. but uh to be honest I also wanted to meet with you."
He glanced down at Charity with a smile.
"My daughter here, she....takes after her mom. Her mom is no longer with us and you know, it's hard not having a mom to...show her things. She has to rely on this dad that knows nothing!"
He laughed and realized he was probably rambling on. He was trying lighten the mood, but he often felt like he missed the mark. Why would this man care at all about their unique situation?
"Anyway, I'd love to chat at a better time, sometime....away from here."
He glanced down at Charity. He felt like her gaze was more encouraging. Like she was pushing him to try harder. Sometimes he wondered who was leading who. |
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Post by Havana on May 12, 2023 16:22:43 GMT -5
ℝ𝔼𝔼𝕊𝔼 ℕ𝕆𝕍𝔸𝕂 "𝐈'𝐦 𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐲... 𝐝𝐢𝐝 𝐈 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥 𝐦𝐲 𝐞𝐲𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐝?"
She was sixteen! In some countries, she would be considered a whole adult, but in Baskerville she was treated like a child by everyone! It was beyond irritating. Reese had been taking care of herself since before her dad even died...
Charlie liked to hover. He was so much like dad. There was a pretty huge age gap between them, which means Charlie was basically a second dad to her her whole life! This wasn't new to her. Ugh! but it was still annoying.
"I'm fine..." She scoffed, giving him a little shove. "I don't need to be coddled." Her voice raised slightly. "She's just a typical mean girl. I deal with them all the time in high school. Don't you remember high school?"
Charlie didn't let up. She shrugged away from him. "I don't need a chaperone, Charlie." She assured him. Her tone softened. "Plus, it's a Wednesday?" She puckered her mouth with some humor. "If mom knew I blew off an entire day of school for a funeral she couldn't even be bothered to attend... she's have me by the throat!"
Reese started to pick up her pace. It was a race to the end of the parking lot! She turned around to send her overbearing, sickly-sweet brother a little wave. "I'll text you when I get to school, Mama Charlie!" She mocked, but it was in good humor.
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Post by Alec on May 15, 2023 20:11:07 GMT -5
Alpha of larentia's Order This rambling warlock reminded Elijah of... himself. It was funny, really, because this man-- Thomas-- something-- was nothing like Elijah, except in one very important aspect: their children.
"I sympathize with your situation." He admitted reluctantly. "I'm a single dad..."
Elijah knew what it was like to have a child who was not like him. He always feared that his son would end up like his mother: a demon-- a monster, even. Though, as he thought it, Elijah realized that this warlock may not feel the same way. Wolves weren't monsters... were they?
"The wolves have an open door policy to friends." He added. "I'll share the address. Come by anytime."
Elijah shared the address and left the strange warlock. The funeral was over, and so was Elijah's patience. He would have to chat with Charlie later about his sister's insubordination. He held the Novak's in high regard, but Reese had an attitude that was almost unmanageable.
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Post by Piper on May 16, 2023 18:55:44 GMT -5
cнαяiтy I DIDN'T CHANGE. I JUST FOUND MYSELF.
Addressed: THOMAS mentioned: ELIJAH
tags: Aquila Alec
This was the first time Charity had been around so many wolves. Her mother and her were sort of loners, so a pack wasn't really a question for them. Juliet was a private woman. That trait may have been inherited.
Charity felt a little overwhelmed. She bounced her gaze between the duo. By this point, the witches had left and she was standing in a field of canines.
Her father was nervous. She could literally smell his fear. He wrapped his arm around her and she nudged him slightly.
"I got it." She assured him. She didn't want the wolves to perceive her as weak, needing some awkward warlock to physically protect her. Wolves were supposed to be the protectors (according to all the histories she had read).
Upon hearing the assumed alpha was also a single dad, Charity felt her father's tension lessen. This might be easier than they thought.
The wolves departed and soon it was just them again. Charity liked it better this way. "Can I see the address?" She reached out to him. "When do we go, then? And who do we talk to first?" She was nervous again.
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I hope you all had an amazing summer