It may have escaped your notice, but life isn't fair.
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Louis Garrel
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Post by Severus Snape on Dec 31, 2018 4:56:43 GMT
[googlefont=Montserrat:700,700i|Open+Sans:400,400i,700] [attr="class","angelonfire"] [attr="class","aofSidebar"] [attr="class","aofBody"] He pursed his lips as he watched her as she talked. He completely understood what she was getting at – and honestly that was something he was afraid of as well. At the same time, he wondered if her feelings were clouding her judgement – there were so many things that could go wrong. There were so many things that he wanted to talk about, but it would be useless without Regulus here. He looked off for a moment, mulling over her words, thinking about everything she was saying.
“You aren’t. But I can see why… you might think that. He’s given you so much. It’s… only natural to wonder if he thinks bad of you. All your life you’ve been beaten down by people who say you’re worthless, who say you’re evil or soulless. People don’t change overnight. He should understand that. I’m sure it hurt him… to hear that you were worried about that, but that’s also one of his… things. I’ve known him for a long time, Rose. He’s caring, but anxious. He wants to be more than his family. More than his family’s money. Regardless, when it comes to things like this… one needs to be understanding and talk it out instead of fighting.”
Severus took in a deep breath. “I can’t say too much about it, as this is exactly how Lily and I grew apart. We didn’t talk in depth about our feelings and what the other was doing, and how they felt about the things they were doing. Things like that. I don’t want this to end like it did with Lily and me. You can have a temper and fight from time to time, especially since you barely know each other in reality – given its only three weeks into the relationship. You barely know me, but I know you from observation, how you acted around others – and I have a few connections that told me about your father.”
Severus ran a hand down his face, taking a drink of his drink that was recently refilled. “Time apart is a good thing, especially if you’ve been together every day pretty much. Everyone needs a life outside of their romantic entanglement. Friends, family, hobbies. A life. If he can’t… assuage your doubts when you have them, then he isn’t the one.” He pursed his lips as he said it and looked away. “At least that is how I would feel, if I was in your position.”
[attr="class","aofCredit"] SELKIE
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It's a quarter after one...
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18
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Slytherin
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I'm a werewolf, wtf do you think I do??
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Emily Rudd
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Post by Rose Romola Lupin on Dec 31, 2018 5:07:40 GMT
[googlefont=Dancing Script] Soon comes the cold, and the night that never ends.
She sighs. "That's... I knew I overreacted. And I felt terrible for it."
She looks down at her lap. "I know he... doesn't see me like I'm using him. Using the odd sort of naivety he has about the world. I know I'm not that sort of person."
A small smile appeared on her face. He said he was going to stay away for a week, but he showed up after my transformation... he'd... he'd made some sort of salve, that... masks my scars."
She looks up, "I mean, there are lots of things he's done. But I think that's pretty telling, isn't it?"
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It may have escaped your notice, but life isn't fair.
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Slytherin
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Louis Garrel
Death Eater
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Post by Severus Snape on Dec 31, 2018 5:27:17 GMT
[googlefont=Montserrat:700,700i|Open+Sans:400,400i,700] [attr="class","angelonfire"] [attr="class","aofSidebar"] [attr="class","aofBody"] He sucked in a breath and looked away. “I’m just playing devil’s advocate, but… No. Not necessarily. Yes, he’s doing things, but… my paranoid idiotic mind tells me there could be something more. We’re Slytherins, we’re cunning, and sometimes we use underhanded methods to get what we want. There could be something you could give him, that he wants. Perhaps a hand in with the werewolves. Perhaps a beauty to have on his arm. Perhaps someone to have fun with and fuck while he’s going through the stresses of school. There’s a lot of different possibilities. What he’s done says he wants you, but not what for.”
He placed a hand on his chin. “If he did something completely and totally selfless, then the possibilities are whittled down quite a bit. Well, the dangerous ones. Hide your scars, then you’d look more presentable to him, that wouldn’t work. Risking his life perhaps. Telling his parents about you. Both are possibilities. Telling the Dark Lord about his relationship with you. All I know, is that this is… very possibly a manipulation. He’s my friend and I don’t want to think of him like that, but I also know him. Has he made any… serious request of you? Something that is a huge leap or feels like it’s out of nowhere?”
[attr="class","aofCredit"] SELKIE
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It's a quarter after one...
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18
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Slytherin
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I'm a werewolf, wtf do you think I do??
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Emily Rudd
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Post by Rose Romola Lupin on Dec 31, 2018 5:44:05 GMT
[googlefont=Dancing Script] Soon comes the cold, and the night that never ends.
"You sound like my brother."
She frowned at this but she didn't look too terribly upset at this realization.
"A Slytherin manipulating a Slytherin? Sure, I was down on my luck, but gosh... that's... that's really dark, Sev."
Again, she finds herself unable to argue with the points he makes. Understanding that even he's being cautious.
She then grins. "If it is as you say. We are Slytherins, what makes you think I should believe these... concerns of yours, hm, Severus? Perhaps you are manipulating me in a completely different way. But your motives are completely clear."
She rose a brow in challenge and she shook her head.
"No, he hasn't requested anything of the sort of me!"
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It may have escaped your notice, but life isn't fair.
AGE
18
HOUSE
Slytherin
OCCUPATION
Potions Assistant
Face Claim
Louis Garrel
Death Eater
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Post by Severus Snape on Dec 31, 2018 5:52:06 GMT
[googlefont=Montserrat:700,700i|Open+Sans:400,400i,700] [attr="class","angelonfire"] [attr="class","aofSidebar"] [attr="class","aofBody"] He pinched the bridge of his nose in a very familiar way – Rose would recognize it was something Remus would do fairly often. Not that Severus was aiming for that. “I’m just – I know, you should be suspicious of me as well. Perhaps I just want you to break it off with him and be with me instead. That’s a possibility and so you should consider it while considering what I’m saying as well.”
He bit his lower lip and looked down at his lap, a depressive, sad sort of look appearing. “I really… don’t think you could ever be happy with me. I just want to make sure you’re happy and – and you don’t end up like me or my mother. I fucked it up with every girl I cared for, you included. I don’t want you to end up trapped in a corner without realizing how you got there.”
“It’s a good sign he hasn’t asked you about something like that. But it is early. Regulus is a patient person. Even still, you shouldn’t feel guilty because your father fucked you up into thinking negatively.” Running a hand down his face and sighed and stood up. “It’s just something to think about. Yeah? If he loves you, shouldn’t he shout to the world he does? Or maybe he cares more about staying in the Dark Lord’s good graces, or cares more about his family. Both of which I know you could never ask him to do as it could put him in danger, but if he wants this to be long term, he’ll have to admit it eventually, unless you’re fine with just being a side girl while his parents force him to marry someone else to continue the line.” He started walking away towards the door, intent on leaving.
[attr="class","aofCredit"] SELKIE
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It's a quarter after one...
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Slytherin
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I'm a werewolf, wtf do you think I do??
Face Claim
Emily Rudd
Neutral
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Post by Rose Romola Lupin on Dec 31, 2018 6:42:25 GMT
[googlefont=Dancing Script] Soon comes the cold, and the night that never ends.
As he talked, she placed her chin in her hand, absorbing his words. She didn't want to be trapped in a corner, indeed.
This time, she did not follow him. Letting him go. His words were something she needed to think on.
She sighed heavily, burying her face in her hands. After he left, she waited a few long moments before escaping out a back door and apparating back to Hogsmeade...
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