Day: July 30, 2018

rustandglass:

“At least she’s doing better now?”

Zayde shrugged it off, deciding that it was better not to mention that he’d let Lissa use his cellphone to make a call, presumably to the guy in question, and though he didn’t eavesdrop on the conversation, Lissa had seemed a lot less distressed after when she handed the phone back. The last thing he needed was to piss Devin off, for both their sakes; Lissa’s in terms of her recovery, and Zayde’s in terms of finally getting things back on track with Dev.

“And she’s going to stay that way because we’re not going back to that place.”

There was a slight growl in his voice, but he was trying to swallow it back down. Almost losing his sister had definitely taken a toll on him and he was still trying to get over the emotional strain it had caused. He knew it was bugging Lis that he had become even more protective over her, but Devin honestly didn’t care at that point because she was safe.

@mythsandmonsters

He had gone through Lyri to make sure no one else was there first. The last thing he needed was to run into his asshole father or any of his old victims. It would sort of put a damper on things overall. Not that Chance was looking forward to what he was about to do in the first place.

It was all he could think of, really. His son’s words playing through his head over and over. Jack was right, he couldn’t depend on Sera for everything and Cam was the only person he could think of that could do what he needed.

Still, he hesitated, lingering in the shadows, masked from actual sight. He doubted the elder didn’t know he was there. After all, if his mostly mortal mother could sense him than Eros definitely could as well.

“I need your help.”

louisianalostones:

“I’d like to avoid either of those scenarios.” Knowing he couldn’t die didn’t make it better when someone tried to kill you. “Ya didn’t lose him, though, so at least there’s some silver linin’ in there,” he offered. Comfort wasn’t his area of expertise and they both knew that, but he tried to be a decent friend, at least. He scrunched his nose. “I know they ain’t my kids and like, congrats to them on that front, but it still feels too close to that area ta even think about crossin’ that line. ‘sides, Lin doesn’t hate me an’ I’d like ta keep it that way if I can.”

“Dunno, Ava hitting you with a cast iron skillet might be funny.” She was only really half teasing. Honestly, she wouldn’t be surprised if that did end up happening at some point or another. “No, but he’s still got emotional issues. He’s Cam’s so…my grief left an emotional imprint on who he is and that’s not something I can take away.” Which still broke her heard. “I’d like to say that this is a new low, but for you, sadly, this might just be a new middle. Can’t really see him hating you too much quite yet.”

babyitsmagic:

“That’s a lazy answer,” he shot back. He wasn’t good at being cautious. Never had been and had stopped giving a fuck about it completely years ago. But he knew people could still have fun without being reckless.

“Well, I’m human and, by nature, humans are lazy.” Her lips twitched, a slight smirk forming. It was a little weird to be having a conversation like this with someone she usually just got drunk with and fucked.

louisianalostones:

“Of course you’re cute. You’re adorable. Like bunnies, but… not in a food way,” she said, lips twitching into a slight smile. “Are you telling me you wouldn’t sleep with Lin’s sisters if you got the chance? Because Lin says otherwise.”

“I’m actually offended that you’re calling me adorable.” She didn’t want Callie to be comparing her to bunnies. “Willing to sleep with someone and actively trying to get with them are two different things. Erika and Jeannie are hot, yeah, but I’m not actually hitting on them.”

@mythsandmonsters

He was never meant to be a parent. Manson alone was proof of that much. But there was no denying the child when Chance had made damn sure no one else had ever touched Sera. It would have been smart for him to just drop the child off on his mother’s doorstep but he couldn’t seem to bare the thought of letting him go. 

So Chance took the child and kept him hidden. It gave Sera more time to herself than he liked, but Jack needed him more. It probably wasn’t wise to take a baby with him when he was killing, but he didn’t trust anyone else with his son. 

It was a struggle when the child screamed and cried. How was he supposed to know what to do? When feeding or changing didn’t work, he was pretty much out of his elements. 

His nerves were already shot to hell, too long between kills, and Jack would not stop screaming. Usually, the boy cried himself out rather quickly, but he had been crying for nearly an hour and Chance was nearly to his limit. 

With a frustrated growl, he lifted the boy from his bed and began to pace, repeatedly asking the infant what the hell he was supposed to do? 

“I don’t know what the fuck to do, Jack! Just stop crying!” he practically demanded, panic clear in his voice. 

But it was the closeness and movement that worked. The more he walked, the quieter the boy became until he drifted off to sleep. 

The sudden silence was almost startling and Chance couldn’t help but feel relieved. But had no clue on how to put the boy down again without waking him and that was frustrating in its own. 

Eventually, Chance sat down in the only chair in the place, a worn and faded recliner, and just stared at his boy. He liked the kid best like this, quiet and calm and completely his. 

It was the last real thought he had before slowly slipping into sleep himself, the baby still cradled gently in his arms.