The Brightest Star (Ophelia and Donovan) - Eternal City RP2024-03-28T17:40:12Zhttps://eternalcityrp.com/forum/topics/the-brightest-star-ophelia-and-donovan?commentId=6610746%3AComment%3A427333&feed=yes&xn_auth=no✧ The brightest star ✧Donov…tag:eternalcityrp.com,2024-02-19:6610746:Comment:4374182024-02-19T02:12:48.874Z✓ Donovan Hendrix ~ Adminhttps://eternalcityrp.com/profile/DonovanHendrix
<center><img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1556035511-3168381ea4d4?ixlib=rb-4.0.3&ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxzZWFyY2h8Mnx8bmlnaHQlMjBjbHVifGVufDB8fDB8fA%3D%3D&w=1000&q=80" style="outline: 1px solid #008080; width: 150px; height: 150px; outline-offset: 4px; margin: 20px 20px 8px 9.5px; float: center; margin-center: 10px; object-fit: cover;"></img> <img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/6abba28aaaa8536969f9d5a6ca26ec51/1d303e960a776d49-e7/s250x400/138264c76f8ae1f9394ab4721b0c111759d07eee.gif" style="outline: 1px solid #008080; width: 230px; height: 150px; outline-offset: 4px; margin: 4.5px 15px 8px 9.5px; float: center; margin-center: 10px; object-fit: cover;"></img> <img src="https://w0.peakpx.com/wallpaper/114/475/HD-wallpaper-aesthetic-sky-2-gray-grey-iphone-moon-space-stars-vibes-white.jpg" style="outline: 1px solid #008080; width: 150px; height: 150px; outline-offset: 4px; margin: 4.5px 11px 8px 15px; float: center; margin-center: 10px; object-fit: cover;"></img> <br></br> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 25px; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase; border-bottom: 1px dotted #008080; padding-bottom: 2px; color: #008080;">✧ The brightest star ✧</span><br></br><div style="padding: 30px; line-height: 21px; overflow: auto; font-size: 15px; font-style: arial; text-align: Left; color: #008080;">Donovan grew up in a rich environment, with his parents surrounding him and his siblings with the…</div>
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<center><img style="outline: 1px solid #008080; width: 150px; height: 150px; outline-offset: 4px; margin: 20px 20px 8px 9.5px; float: center; margin-center: 10px; object-fit: cover;" src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1556035511-3168381ea4d4?ixlib=rb-4.0.3&ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxzZWFyY2h8Mnx8bmlnaHQlMjBjbHVifGVufDB8fDB8fA%3D%3D&w=1000&q=80"/><img style="outline: 1px solid #008080; width: 230px; height: 150px; outline-offset: 4px; margin: 4.5px 15px 8px 9.5px; float: center; margin-center: 10px; object-fit: cover;" src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/6abba28aaaa8536969f9d5a6ca26ec51/1d303e960a776d49-e7/s250x400/138264c76f8ae1f9394ab4721b0c111759d07eee.gif"/><img style="outline: 1px solid #008080; width: 150px; height: 150px; outline-offset: 4px; margin: 4.5px 11px 8px 15px; float: center; margin-center: 10px; object-fit: cover;" src="https://w0.peakpx.com/wallpaper/114/475/HD-wallpaper-aesthetic-sky-2-gray-grey-iphone-moon-space-stars-vibes-white.jpg"/> <br/> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 25px; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase; border-bottom: 1px dotted #008080; padding-bottom: 2px; color: #008080;">✧ The brightest star ✧</span><br/><div style="padding: 30px; line-height: 21px; overflow: auto; font-size: 15px; font-style: arial; text-align: Left; color: #008080;">Donovan grew up in a rich environment, with his parents surrounding him and his siblings with the magic of the world, teaching them to be open to those around them no matter what. Knowing they were not the only species out there always sparked curiosity in him when encountering people on the street. He spent much of his youth chasing the magic of diviners and others. Something about them ignited his soul as a Dhampir. He knew that most people did not view the world in the same way he did. It was a culture shock for him to see different groups hating each other for various reasons. Despite his efforts to show that hate leads nowhere, he learned over the years that many people hold firmly to their beliefs. <br/><br/> As she spoke about the amulet, he already had swirling thoughts on how he could find it for her. However, he hesitated to inquire further about the amulet on their first meeting, fearing it might seem like prying into her future. "I hope it is reunited with you one day," he said, his eyes briefly lingering where he assumed the amulet would rest below the nape of her neck. He quickly pulled his gaze away, realizing how inappropriate it could appear to stare so close to her chest.<br/><br/> "I like that," he said softly with a slight smile. "Thinking of us all as puzzle pieces. One might feel insignificant considering there are many pieces that are chosen and placed. However, it could also mean that once we find the piece that fits with us, the world falls into place. You don't need the world to see you as important when you can be everything to someone who cares and nurtures you." The idea of being a puzzle piece and finding the perfect match brought a glimmer of hope to him.<br/><br/> With a light chuckle, he respected her belief that she was where she needed to be. "Well, perhaps another time I can convince you to go on a journey around the world. But for now, maybe an adventure in Evermore?" he suggested, wondering if she wanted to spend more time with him. Although he felt relieved by her rejection of leaving the city, as he was meant to be helping the Dhampir clan as their guide.<br/><br/> <a href="https://64.media.tumblr.com/68922fbd75fce9694996f038ef5c57bf/2107cead1ea5217a-69/s400x600/c5dfeeb2a3351deb683938e2d23983ff825c3615.gif" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/68922fbd75fce9694996f038ef5c57bf/2107cead1ea5217a-69/s400x600/c5dfeeb2a3351deb683938e2d23983ff825c3615.gif?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-right"/></a>His thoughts drifted back to his family, who were no longer with him but whose lessons were ingrained in him. "My mother raised us to have a variety of skills. She sent us to etiquette classes, where I discovered a love for dancing. I asked her to enroll me in different classes, and she happily supported my interests." His love for music and singing grew from there, and when he began traveling, he realized his lack of dancing skills and spent years learning various styles. He fondly remembered his mother as a classic mom who encouraged him to follow his dreams, always having warm cookies and a shoulder to cry on. Lost in the memory for a moment, he blinked and refocused on her. "I agree that music is a wonderful escape." He gave a sad smile. "What was your mother like?"</div>
</center> She was flattered she had to…tag:eternalcityrp.com,2023-06-08:6610746:Comment:4369222023-06-08T21:25:02.893Z✓ Ophelia Dreyvalian ~Admin~https://eternalcityrp.com/profile/IcePrincess
<p>She was flattered she had to admit, albeit cautious was she had to be, given her history it would be impossible for her to entirely avoid being a little suspicious, even if at her core she was just a girl who longed for happiness. “Magical huh?” she laughed softly “If only that magic always worked in my favor, maybe life wouldn’t be so complicated” it definitely felt like more of a curse than a blessing to be a celestial most of the time.</p>
<p>She bit her lip softly “I had an amulet once,…</p>
<p>She was flattered she had to admit, albeit cautious was she had to be, given her history it would be impossible for her to entirely avoid being a little suspicious, even if at her core she was just a girl who longed for happiness. “Magical huh?” she laughed softly “If only that magic always worked in my favor, maybe life wouldn’t be so complicated” it definitely felt like more of a curse than a blessing to be a celestial most of the time.</p>
<p>She bit her lip softly “I had an amulet once, it was…something that felt like a part of me” she nodded her head slightly “But it’s since been lost, perhaps if I ever found it, that connection would make sense again” she didn’t hold out much hope though, she suspected the Ailwards had either locked it away or destroyed it. “Still, we are just tiny pieces to the massive puzzle around us, it’s a curious way to live don’t you think” at times she could make herself believe they were all so insignificant in the grand scheme of the world.</p>
<p><a href="https://64.media.tumblr.com/c90f6219db4d15d08854758754b4e92c/tumblr_ndvjk9NCco1sgz9ygo4_250.gif" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/c90f6219db4d15d08854758754b4e92c/tumblr_ndvjk9NCco1sgz9ygo4_250.gif?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-left"/></a>She laughed softly “I think we all crave that kind of get away sometimes” when things were too crazy you just wanted to run as far from it as possible, that was the nature of being “Pirates get to have all the fun” she teased softly, sailing wherever they wanted, living without rules, it sounded pretty thrilling. “It’s fun to dream” she commented and smiled “But right now I’m sure I’m exactly where I’m supposed to be” here in Evermore, taking care of all the stars who needed her, it was a purpose worth serving.</p>
<p>She giggled softly “You are certainly talented on your feet at least” she enjoyed just swaying, the gentle breeze from the night air was just the right temperature to feel comfortable. She pressed her lips together when he asked about the genre of dance “I never gave the specifics much thought, just picked up a few steps here and there from those I met over the years, getting lost in music was always a wonderful escape” she treasured many memories of late nights spent just whiling away “It always seems to” she agreed with his words and smiled somewhat sadly “Still…it’s never too late to pick things back up” she pressed her lips together “And where did you learn to dance so eloquently?” she was curious.</p> ✧ The brightest star ✧Somet…tag:eternalcityrp.com,2023-03-04:6610746:Comment:4351052023-03-04T20:35:08.346Z✓ Donovan Hendrix ~ Adminhttps://eternalcityrp.com/profile/DonovanHendrix
<center><img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1556035511-3168381ea4d4?ixlib=rb-4.0.3&ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxzZWFyY2h8Mnx8bmlnaHQlMjBjbHVifGVufDB8fDB8fA%3D%3D&w=1000&q=80" style="outline: 1px solid #008080; width: 150px; height: 150px; outline-offset: 4px; margin: 20px 20px 8px 9.5px; float: center; margin-center: 10px; object-fit: cover;"></img> <img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/6abba28aaaa8536969f9d5a6ca26ec51/1d303e960a776d49-e7/s250x400/138264c76f8ae1f9394ab4721b0c111759d07eee.gif" style="outline: 1px solid #008080; width: 230px; height: 150px; outline-offset: 4px; margin: 4.5px 15px 8px 9.5px; float: center; margin-center: 10px; object-fit: cover;"></img> <img src="https://w0.peakpx.com/wallpaper/114/475/HD-wallpaper-aesthetic-sky-2-gray-grey-iphone-moon-space-stars-vibes-white.jpg" style="outline: 1px solid #008080; width: 150px; height: 150px; outline-offset: 4px; margin: 4.5px 11px 8px 15px; float: center; margin-center: 10px; object-fit: cover;"></img> <br></br> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 25px; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase; border-bottom: 1px dotted #008080; padding-bottom: 2px; color: #008080;">✧ The brightest star ✧</span><br></br><div style="padding: 30px; line-height: 21px; overflow: auto; font-size: 15px; font-style: arial; text-align: Left; color: #008080;">Something Donovan could respect was the fact that Ophelia didn’t give her trust away easily. “That…</div>
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<center><img style="outline: 1px solid #008080; width: 150px; height: 150px; outline-offset: 4px; margin: 20px 20px 8px 9.5px; float: center; margin-center: 10px; object-fit: cover;" src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1556035511-3168381ea4d4?ixlib=rb-4.0.3&ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxzZWFyY2h8Mnx8bmlnaHQlMjBjbHVifGVufDB8fDB8fA%3D%3D&w=1000&q=80"/><img style="outline: 1px solid #008080; width: 230px; height: 150px; outline-offset: 4px; margin: 4.5px 15px 8px 9.5px; float: center; margin-center: 10px; object-fit: cover;" src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/6abba28aaaa8536969f9d5a6ca26ec51/1d303e960a776d49-e7/s250x400/138264c76f8ae1f9394ab4721b0c111759d07eee.gif"/><img style="outline: 1px solid #008080; width: 150px; height: 150px; outline-offset: 4px; margin: 4.5px 11px 8px 15px; float: center; margin-center: 10px; object-fit: cover;" src="https://w0.peakpx.com/wallpaper/114/475/HD-wallpaper-aesthetic-sky-2-gray-grey-iphone-moon-space-stars-vibes-white.jpg"/> <br/> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 25px; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase; border-bottom: 1px dotted #008080; padding-bottom: 2px; color: #008080;">✧ The brightest star ✧</span><br/><div style="padding: 30px; line-height: 21px; overflow: auto; font-size: 15px; font-style: arial; text-align: Left; color: #008080;">Something Donovan could respect was the fact that Ophelia didn’t give her trust away easily. “That is an honorable thing, I myself maybe a little too trusting.” He admitted it was a character flaw of his. A life of forever on the move allowed him to trust others in the world to trek around it. “I will admit in my travels I had to rely on others who knew the areas and language while I learned about the world having a grand time in the process.” He hadn’t been hurt like Ophelia had, it's why he was so open to trusting others and opening his home, his club, and even dojo to them. “What can I say? I am a hopeful man?” He teased back in a playful tone taking in how bright her smile was. “I would be a stupid man to not attempt to see you again, there is something magical about you.” Was he trying to give her a big head? Maybe.<br/><br/> “Are you sure? I am sure there is something that would come to mind once you think about it that you are deeply connected too.” As she drew upon having to explain that it was hard to explain her intuition, “It's like a beacon that blinks over and over until you answer its call?” he tried his best to have an understanding and an easy smile touched his lips. “Well realistically, the world isn’t that far in the grand scheme of things, the wall feels so small compared to the galaxy around us.” He tried to state not understanding that not everyone had the freedom he had to discover himself. “So what I am hearing is you need to go to a coastal town for a week or two. I feel you have the kind of mind that once it knows how to do something it can do it over and over again to perfection.”<br/><br/> <a href="https://64.media.tumblr.com/beea37ca8ad67ff296dd9ffed549a310/521ad77a085f3e30-68/s540x810/05b4b57448367fe34e110fa483036cfc70a20414.gif" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/beea37ca8ad67ff296dd9ffed549a310/521ad77a085f3e30-68/s540x810/05b4b57448367fe34e110fa483036cfc70a20414.gif?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-right"/></a>He could be wrong in that statement but he didn’t feel like he was too far off. “The real question, while you sail away towards adventures and away from problems, are you dressing as a pirate?” He gave a chuckle with a smile at the thought of her dressed as a pirate for a moment. It was how he would want to sail. Noble, in more than one way. He felt that heavy crown all of sudden, the one that didn’t exist but died with him most likely.<br/><br/> Pulling her into the dance may have been more for him than her. He felt as if they talked more he may actually tear up again. Singing turned that heaviness in his head and heart away, trailing around them he gave an easy chuckle coming to the end of the song he twirled her out and back in. “Am I smooth? I just figured it was the pretty face that kept everyone around.” He chuckled as he came to a slow stop holding her close still for a moment before giving her space. Not wanting to make her feel uncomfortable with the touch. “A dancer? Did you have a specific genre? Or were you more go with the flow dancer?” He wondered, as someone who enjoyed dancing himself he could be interested in a dance partner. “Life got in the way?” he suggested as an answer to the question she didn’t really ask him.</div>
</center> She laughed softly and raised…tag:eternalcityrp.com,2023-02-07:6610746:Comment:4344112023-02-07T18:32:02.958Z✓ Ophelia Dreyvalian ~Admin~https://eternalcityrp.com/profile/IcePrincess
<p>She laughed softly and raised her brows “I’m sure many would like to know” she confessed with a wry playful smile “But unfortunately my trust isn’t something I hand over with ease” she had simply been crossed far too many times to be able to just believe in others, especially when it came to the things that made her the most vulnerable. That didn’t mean however, that she was completely shut off to the idea of trust, she wanted to be able to believe in others, she always wanted that, even if…</p>
<p>She laughed softly and raised her brows “I’m sure many would like to know” she confessed with a wry playful smile “But unfortunately my trust isn’t something I hand over with ease” she had simply been crossed far too many times to be able to just believe in others, especially when it came to the things that made her the most vulnerable. That didn’t mean however, that she was completely shut off to the idea of trust, she wanted to be able to believe in others, she always wanted that, even if it seemed futile at times “We’ve only met for this short time and you’re already thinking about the next?” she teased it playfully but the smile on her lips said she liked the idea of it.</p>
<p><a href="https://i.pinimg.com/originals/73/61/09/736109cd492d9f161203c6c41d61119f.gif" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://i.pinimg.com/originals/73/61/09/736109cd492d9f161203c6c41d61119f.gif?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-right" width="287" height="132"/></a>“It makes sense logically…but in reality I’m sure I could never relate to such a deep connection” that was what it was like for different supernatural species nowadays, everything mattered differently to different people “Just like I find it hard to explain to others how my intuition simply cannot be ignored” she often didn’t have a choice but to follow it, it could be a tricky thing. “Around the world is a long way to go” she teased softly, she wasn’t sure she would ever get the chance to actually go but it was a nice thought, a pipe dream perhaps. “I’ve thought about it…but it’s easier said than done than find somewhere to learn…sailing on a lake doesn’t quite equate the same to the ocean” and Evermore was in the middle of a landlocked state.</p>
<p>“Still…everything seems so far away when you sail…only having to worry about the next destination on the adventure” sometimes she couldn’t help but miss the simplicity of a life like that, even if she had spent most of her time on the run. “That’s noble…you’re your own master in the end, you get to choose what people do and don’t see” but she was still a little awestruck by his talent, it wasn’t small. A soft blush appeared on her cheeks as she allowed him to pull in close, the sound of the soft, slow song echoing in the space around “Have you always been this smooth?” she questioned and grinned but managed to keep up well with him, slowly moving to the music, enjoying the peace of the moment. “I used to dance so much in the past…I wonder when I stopped” she didn’t remember a specific point.</p> As she spoke on how she was s…tag:eternalcityrp.com,2022-06-23:6610746:Comment:4319652022-06-23T18:24:05.471Z✓ Donovan Hendrix ~ Adminhttps://eternalcityrp.com/profile/DonovanHendrix
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As she spoke on how she was sure that the world wasn’t ready for the pages from her diary. This made him look at her with a raised eyebrow. “Honestly I now want to know. Yet I can respect privacy when it comes to inner thoughts.” As they walked under the starry night down the sidewalk as the city was alive with cars moving by them on the road. “I would agree with you. I understand how hard or even painful it is to accept those hardships but if we deny them…</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As she spoke on how she was sure that the world wasn’t ready for the pages from her diary. This made him look at her with a raised eyebrow. “Honestly I now want to know. Yet I can respect privacy when it comes to inner thoughts.” As they walked under the starry night down the sidewalk as the city was alive with cars moving by them on the road. “I would agree with you. I understand how hard or even painful it is to accept those hardships but if we deny them they are only going to haunt us.” This was something he had learned in his life and it was intriguing to meet someone who shares the same view.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">His gaze moved towards her and he wanted to ask so many questions but he was a stranger to this woman. “I must admit my curious nature wants to ask you so many questions but I feel tonight on this walk to your place isn’t the best time. Maybe I can convince you to plan to meet up sometime and talk more. It's been a long while since I have just been able to talk to someone like this.” He gave a gentle smile thinking of his weapons and gave a confirming nod. “Having them makes me feel not only comforted, but as if I am still with my family. It feels like the last thing I have that connected us all together strangely enough.” He felt the sad smile play along his face.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Donovan gave a gentle side eye for a moment, was she the kind to always be in a rush or was she slowing down now? “Well if you ever need a tour guide around the world, I have friendly relations in most places and would gladly show you a good time.” he offered, not sure if it was something she would be interested in. “Oh want to be a sailor? Interesting, as someone who has had their fair share of boating experiences I have to say having the ability to know how to just escape on the ocean is rather an exciting and charming existence. It would give you a sense of freedom I imagine.” he thought to himself for a moment. “Have you thought of signing up to a technical class to learn?”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Shaking his head as he winked to her, “I like to share it in my own way, like at the club. I am not sure if I will ever release albums and so on.” He waved his hand in thought even though the blush didn’t show on his cheeks it was there at her compliment. Seeing her Beam at being asked to dance made his heart beat quicker in his chest. “Well fret not.” he reached in his pocket flipping on a song to fit the mood before pulling her closer as her hand took his. Placing his phone in his pocket the music wrapped around them as his other hand came to the small of her back pulling her closer leading her in the dance. </span></p>
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/lp-EO5I60KA?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe> She raised her brow and smile…tag:eternalcityrp.com,2022-06-05:6610746:Comment:4318212022-06-05T11:19:45.580Z✓ Ophelia Dreyvalian ~Admin~https://eternalcityrp.com/profile/IcePrincess
<p>She raised her brow and smiled playfully “Well I’m not quite sure the world is ready to experience any of the pages from my diary” she quipped playfully but maybe he was right, with enough time and commitment you could probably do anything you wanted to. She pressed her lips together when he pointed out that most people tended to hide their shortcomings or deny their existence, she tilted her head slightly “I think the only way we ever really move forward from our hardships is by admitting…</p>
<p>She raised her brow and smiled playfully “Well I’m not quite sure the world is ready to experience any of the pages from my diary” she quipped playfully but maybe he was right, with enough time and commitment you could probably do anything you wanted to. She pressed her lips together when he pointed out that most people tended to hide their shortcomings or deny their existence, she tilted her head slightly “I think the only way we ever really move forward from our hardships is by admitting that they exist in the first place” she commented and shrugged slightly, sometimes you had to work to better yourself and the world around you.</p>
<p><a href="https://c.tenor.com/QpOILbuP5fgAAAAd/adelaide-kane-mary-stuart.gif" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://c.tenor.com/QpOILbuP5fgAAAAd/adelaide-kane-mary-stuart.gif?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-left" width="255" height="189"/></a>She nodded slightly “They win quite often, it’s very easy to allow yourself to become surrounded by negativity and when that happens it’s very hard to see anything other than it” it was a dangerous cycle that could keep repeating if you couldn’t find a way to lift yourself above it. Hearing him talk about his weapons honestly made her so curious because it was truly something that only a subset of people could understand “It must feel comforting when you can carry them with you, knowing they will protect you and guide you” sometimes she wished she could have something more concrete guiding her than just her intuition.</p>
<p>She nodded slightly in agreement when he said that rushing through the world without much time to stop and really appreciate what was around you was no real way to experience “And yet it is the way things unfolded in the end, perhaps in time I will be able to return and…really take my time” she’d like that but it wasn’t something easy for her to be able to do, she had responsibilities and people relying on her after all. “I’d love to learn to sail someday so I could just get on a boat and go where the wind takes me, that would be a charming existence don’t you think?” a pipe dream nonetheless but she could allow herself a little daydreaming.</p>
<p>She smiled softly “It almost seems criminal to have a voice like yours and not share it with the world” she complimented with a playful look on her face, she had truly enjoyed just listening to him and letting the time slip away, it was sometimes hard for her to stay still and not be enveloped in her own thoughts but he had swayed her attention well. She couldn’t help but giggle at his somewhat cheesy line, her eyes meeting his for a moment and seeing the pure joy that was reflected between them. When he stopped, she looked down to his hand and then up to him again and beamed “I’d be honored…though there is no music” she commented but enclosed her fingers against his regardless.</p> As his flirty gaze held on to…tag:eternalcityrp.com,2022-01-04:6610746:Comment:4311742022-01-04T17:17:49.723Z✓ Donovan Hendrix ~ Adminhttps://eternalcityrp.com/profile/DonovanHendrix
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As his flirty gaze held on to hers for a long moment. He gave a brief chuckle past his lips. “Well come now. I believe that you could write a song. Maybe just need the help of someone else to fluff it up and make it a worldwide hit. Though take Taylor Swift, She has taken clichés and made them hits after hits. There is a reason clichés hang around. They speak to something in the soul of large numbers.” He spoke softly for a moment as he recalled his first few…</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As his flirty gaze held on to hers for a long moment. He gave a brief chuckle past his lips. “Well come now. I believe that you could write a song. Maybe just need the help of someone else to fluff it up and make it a worldwide hit. Though take Taylor Swift, She has taken clichés and made them hits after hits. There is a reason clichés hang around. They speak to something in the soul of large numbers.” He spoke softly for a moment as he recalled his first few works. “I honestly think we all start with clichés until you find your own spin.” he admitted after some thought smirking at her little laugh to his flirty comment.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">She was truly a woman of vast worldness, in this city he had come across a handful like that. They drew him in with their compelling aura and sense of self and the world around them. She was the most intoxicating woman he had come across in a long time now. “Not many would admit that their world view had been rocked once let alone more than once.” The sigh that left her was one he could relate to in his core. “If I had to place money on it, it would be more so to rewrite the truth more often than not.” Nodding his head in agreement about their demons being their scariest. “We don’t want to admit that some days they win.” He muttered along with her.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://c.tenor.com/QJM49WEcbSAAAAAC/marcel-gerard-the-originals.gif" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://c.tenor.com/QJM49WEcbSAAAAAC/marcel-gerard-the-originals.gif?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="200" class="align-right"/></a>“Ah yes I know many who never understood the bond between the weapons and a Dhampir. An Extension of our aura, a bond that we know is truer than any other.” He thought about how his last pure true connection in this world was now his weapons. He felt his throat tighten as he looked away from Ophelia for a moment into the darkness, seeing the void of hollowness to his fleeting immortality. “In the end, we know that our weapons can bend and break but will never leave us as long as we love and care for them.” He spoke more to himself than to the woman beside him, whose playful teasing pulled him back into the moment with her. “Yes I could see it being a lucky guess or a wish of theirs.” </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Donovan took his hand and ran it over his jawline softly in a moment of thought before letting out a heavy sigh. “That is no way to see the world. Not being able to stop and breathe it in, visually take it in, just hear the grind of the world coming to a halt and realizing that you are in fact small yet large all in one in the world.” His eyes drifted back to her finally at that moment and he smiled. “If you are in a place where you don’t have to move fast like before. You should travel again and take everything in. It will be like a whole new world I am sure.” He expressed the none asked opinion. “It grows easier though with practice.” he tossed her a wink. “Or maybe I am down playing it because I want everyone to try writing songs in their life even if its just for themselves.”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">He thought for a moment even though he didn’t need to. “Yes. I missed being on stage, and being able to share my voice with those who care to listen.” He felt that void that was there moments ago fade as he felt whole for a brief moment. He felt the chuckle bubble to his lips as she nudged him and he nudged back softly. “Only when the brightest of stars walks into my club.” He looked towards the fairy string lights as they passed them. “I have to say even being around the world, Evermore captures beauty in ways that surprises me.” He stopped in his tracks and held a hand out to her. “Care to dance among the fairy lights with me?”</span></p> She noticed the way his dark…tag:eternalcityrp.com,2021-08-14:6610746:Comment:4285932021-08-14T13:47:12.667Z✓ Ophelia Dreyvalian ~Admin~https://eternalcityrp.com/profile/IcePrincess
<p>She noticed the way his dark eyes were focused on her which made her smile a little shyly, he was very handsome and had a certain soft but attentive gaze to him which she was sure would have most swooning “Touche” she responded and laughed softly “I’m not sure I’d even know where to start when it came to writing a song...it’d probably turn out cliche” she wondered if cliche was how most people started out until they got the hang of it. She tilted her head slightly “It’s not obvious to all…</p>
<p>She noticed the way his dark eyes were focused on her which made her smile a little shyly, he was very handsome and had a certain soft but attentive gaze to him which she was sure would have most swooning “Touche” she responded and laughed softly “I’m not sure I’d even know where to start when it came to writing a song...it’d probably turn out cliche” she wondered if cliche was how most people started out until they got the hang of it. She tilted her head slightly “It’s not obvious to all no, only those with an eye for detail” but she did spare him a little laugh in response to his flirty comment.</p>
<p>She nodded in agreement to his statement “Many times in my life” she confirmed and sighed slightly, being a celestial definitely brought the worst of the world in your direction and eventually you became a little numb to it all. “True, though I find some stories can be a little insulting to the myths they were based upon” she commented and raised her brows “Though it does beg the question of whether it was simply the whims of someone’s imagination or written to rewrite the truth” it was curious to her. “There is nothing scarier than our own demons” she agreed with him, nodding her head slightly “Mostly because we don’t want to admit they exist” she murmured softly.</p>
<p><a href="https://64.media.tumblr.com/cb20dc976864c593e1f0a6e76cfc4233/b969b81bcf070795-b7/s400x600/bed1fdd620018706869e52aa8d3e56e2c84c288d.gifv" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/cb20dc976864c593e1f0a6e76cfc4233/b969b81bcf070795-b7/s400x600/bed1fdd620018706869e52aa8d3e56e2c84c288d.gifv?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-left"/></a>She tilted her head and smiled “You must have such interesting relationships with your weapons, to most of us they are...just metal” she commented thoughtfully, the relationship Dhampir had with their weapons definitely extended far beyond that, she’d heard it was much like an extension of their own self. She grinned when he said his parents must have been well-informed “Or it was a very lucky guess” she teased playfully. He was smooth, she would give him that much, it was keeping her on her toes as the two of them talked.</p>
<p>She nodded slightly “I have seen much of the world too, though not necessarily in a manner I’d have liked, life has always been quite fast paced for me, despite the fact I would have liked to stop and take in everything” her travels had been to keep herself from being found and taken in, rather than the opportunity to see the world itself. “Poems have less pressure to fit to a tune though” he commented and laughed softly “I have serious respect for anyone who can compose like that, because it’s no simple feat” not to mention to succeed your songs needed to stick with people in one way or another too.</p>
<p>“True, it’s much like a roller coaster, the highs are high but the lows can be very low” she nodded slightly, you just had to remember during each one that the tables could turn again at any moment. She grinned slightly when he agreed he did feel on top of the world “Did the hiatus make you miss it?” he questioned softly, it seemed like such an involved career, she didn’t know how easy it was to put it down and pick it back up again. “Are you this charming with everyone?” she questioned and nudged against his side slightly, laughing in an amused manner as they strolled through the park, it was nicely lit with fairy string lights highlighting the main pathways through it.</p> Donovan watched her as she tu…tag:eternalcityrp.com,2021-08-13:6610746:Comment:4287692021-08-13T17:23:49.171Z✓ Donovan Hendrix ~ Adminhttps://eternalcityrp.com/profile/DonovanHendrix
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Donovan watched her as she tucked her hair behind her ear, the way her fingertips graced the side of her face and ear. A simple act that he found rather beautiful when she did it. “Well, having a way with words is a talent of mine. Makes writing songs easier.” He let his eyes linger for a longer moment on her pale flesh before giving an easy smile to her. “I would say that it isn’t obvious to all, maybe just those you have pulled in with your magical wiles.”…</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Donovan watched her as she tucked her hair behind her ear, the way her fingertips graced the side of her face and ear. A simple act that he found rather beautiful when she did it. “Well, having a way with words is a talent of mine. Makes writing songs easier.” He let his eyes linger for a longer moment on her pale flesh before giving an easy smile to her. “I would say that it isn’t obvious to all, maybe just those you have pulled in with your magical wiles.” He gave her an easy wink.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Have you run into things that rocked your view on your world?” He questioned out of curiosity. Since he himself came across the Ailwards, and they changed his view on life and the world. He wondered if he was a better person because of it now. “Well would anyone read the book if it wasn’t exaggerated a tad bit?” He chuckled at the few books he read that said things that even made his eyes roll. He thought for a moment before he spoke, “Sometimes, it is easier to make the unknown a villain because it is easier then realizing the monsters within their own soul. It's harder to slay our own darkness, then that of ones we make out bigger than it is.”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://64.media.tumblr.com/9c3b9046478ff9f45d2baa24a90133fe/521ad77a085f3e30-fb/s540x810/a3736a7a70a4f17b394c5d786478188a7659cc55.gif" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/9c3b9046478ff9f45d2baa24a90133fe/521ad77a085f3e30-fb/s540x810/a3736a7a70a4f17b394c5d786478188a7659cc55.gif?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-right"/></a>He gave an easy smirk as he ran his hands together. “We have been known to be skilled fighters with weapons that call to us.” He said softly, leaving an air of mystery about him at that moment. He let out a songful laugh when she said his name was almost two fitting. “Well, I guess my parents knew what they were doing when giving me my name.” He chuckled and then his look became that of a far off one as he tried to think of the strangest name he had encountered in that moment. “You know, I may have to get back to you on that. If you would grace me such a day to spend more time with you.”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Born and raised in South Africa. Traveled most of the world. So I have to say I have seen differences all through the world. So many I am not even sure what is from my homeland anymore.” He said in a joking tone. “Poems are a beautiful way to express yourself, a lot of the time just as powerful as songs.” He gave her a gentle encouraging squeeze of her shoulder and then smiled back at her, “Us immortals should know that sadness can’t last forever.” enjoying the reassurance that they were giving each other at that moment.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Well I find that word of mouth does so itself, if you have something people enjoy. Alcohol, singing, and so on. Not hard to draw in a crowd.” He chuckled for a moment. Looking to the park he fell into step behind her, moving so that he was next to her in no time. “Well, I would say it was any other day. Yet I am actually on top of the world. It was the first day I have sung in front of a crowd in a long time. So I do feel on top of the world. More on top of the world because I am getting to walk a beautiful woman home.” he nudged her slightly as they walked beside each other.</span></p> She reached up to tuck her ha…tag:eternalcityrp.com,2021-07-05:6610746:Comment:4276922021-07-05T20:54:32.064Z✓ Ophelia Dreyvalian ~Admin~https://eternalcityrp.com/profile/IcePrincess
<p>She reached up to tuck her hair behind her ear and smiled softly, flattered by his compliment, she normally wasn’t the type to be so easily won over but then she had a few drinks tonight and he was very charming, anyone in the room would agree with her “You sure have a way with your words” she commented in a soft voice. Then again, that was kinda the point for a musician wasn’t it? She’d never heard any of the songs he performed tonight before so she assumed at least some of them were his…</p>
<p>She reached up to tuck her hair behind her ear and smiled softly, flattered by his compliment, she normally wasn’t the type to be so easily won over but then she had a few drinks tonight and he was very charming, anyone in the room would agree with her “You sure have a way with your words” she commented in a soft voice. Then again, that was kinda the point for a musician wasn’t it? She’d never heard any of the songs he performed tonight before so she assumed at least some of them were his “Seems like a fair trade to me” she commented and grinned “The glow is pretty obvious huh?” thankfully humans couldn’t see it but to anyone supernatural it was obvious.</p>
<p><a href="https://gifimage.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/adelaide-kane-gif-27.gif" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://gifimage.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/adelaide-kane-gif-27.gif?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-left"/></a>“Smart way to think” she responded when he said there was little he considered fiction when it came to the world nowadays “Just when you think you know everything about the world it comes around with another revelation” she chuckled, she had learned by now to just accept the weirdness that was their reality. “Books so like to exaggerate the truth a lot though” she commented thinking about some of them she’d had the chance to go over that were borderline outlandish. She nodded slightly when he explained his kind were often seen as villains “It’s very much an old way of thinking to judge someone by something they cannot change” she couldn’t stop being a celestial much like he couldn’t stop being a dhampir.</p>
<p>“If I recall, your kind are quite the impressive warriors” she remembered the rune etched blade her friend had carried in the past, it had always been fascinating to her. She bit her lip and smiled when he said her name had a nice meaning “I embody that when I can” she responded and smiled slightly. His name seemed very fitting considering he was a dhampir “Almost too fitting” she teased softly tilting her head slightly. It was sweet when he explained how he enjoyed knowing people’s name meanings so he could figure out the people he would get along with best “So what’s the strangest name and person combination you’ve encountered?” she questioned with a wry smile.</p>
<p>“South Africa?” she raised her brows in surprise because that was quite the way to travel “Must be quite different there” she mused softly, she had done a lot of travel in her years and she always found every place was so rich with culture and different ways of life. “Me too, though nothing quite as impressive as writing songs” she responded and bit her lip softly “I’ve written a few poems in my years though” she kept journals to help her remember everything that had happened because otherwise, it felt like the time began to blend together. She met his eyes when he came to rest his hand against his arm and she smiled because of the sincerity she sensed from him “We won’t be sad forever” she reassured him back.</p>
<p>“Must be a lot of work to keep it the talk of the town though, I swear everyone around here finds a reason to pop in” and now she understood why most of the girls who came to her shop were giggling about getting to go there in the evening. “If you insist” she responded and jerked her chin towards the park she usually walked through to get home before heading out in front of him, turning back to face him for a moment “You must be feeling on top of the world after a show like that” she commented with a bright smile.</p>