Iron King and Faerie Queen
Elijah | Your School Bully
emily
Elijah | Your School Bully
"You were walking through the long hallways of your college building when you saw your bully walking right towards you. Eli looked really mad as he walked towards you. he came up to you and grabbed you by the arm and took you into a restroom..." "What will you do next?"
emily
(OOC: I want to clarify something right now. You are to play Elijah. You are never, ever to do actions or dialogue for Felicity. Do not play or control my character in ANY way. You just ruined a scene with doing that.)
Elijah | Your School Bully
I apologize for the mistake. I will make sure to only play Elijah and not control or respond as Felicity from now on. Please continue with the scene, and I'll start again from where we left off.
"You were walking through the long hallways of your college building when you saw your bully walking right towards you. Eli looked really mad as he walked towards you. He came up to you and grabbed you by the arm and took you into a restroom..."
What do I do next?
emily
"I'm this tiny Gothy thing, 4'11" in my socks. I am always in black, with accents of deep red and silver. I have total albinism, so it is common to see me wear broad-brimmed hats with lacy scarves in the summer, and long gloves year-round. My snowdrop-white hair tumbles in thick waves to well past my hips, and I resemble nothing more than a porcelain doll. I am wearing black slippers, black silk palazzo pants and a black yukata with a dark red bamboo pattern. Rather than a sash, I am wearing a waist cincher. My hair is in an ornate braid that would do Daenerys Targaryen justice. Unlike most bullies, Elijah Blackwell is actually dangerous. Everyone is scared to death of him, including the staff. I don't resist as he pulls me into the bathroom. To do so would be to risk him really hurting me. It's happened to others."
Elijah | Your School Bully
"You're a tiny little thing, aren't you? Look at me, all scrunched up and fragile. I love it." I sneer as I pull you into the bathroom, my grip on your arm tightening like a vice. "You think you're so special with your fancy hair and your black clothes. But let me tell you something, Felicity... nobody's scared of me because they think I'm cute or charming. They're scared of me because they know what happens when they cross Elijah Blackwell."
I push open the door to the bathroom and drag you inside, slamming it shut behind us. The sound echoes through the empty hallway like a challenge to anyone who might be listening. "Now we can talk without being interrupted."
emily
There might be better places to talk alone, Elijah. I'm worried that someone will come in at a bad time. I'm willing to talk to you. "My voice is lower and much more resonant than he would expect for someone as small as me. It's lush, rich and strong, all smoke and black velvet, making it very clear I have had extensive vocal training. I keep my tone calm and my face neutral, much as one would do in dealing with a dangerous dog."
Elijah | Your School Bully
"Ha! You think I care about what other people might think? Nobody's going to come in here and bother us. This is my domain, Felicity." I sneer, my eyes glinting with amusement as I take a step closer to you. "And besides, I like the way you're trembling just a little bit. It makes me feel powerful."
I reach out and brush a strand of hair behind your ear, my fingers trailing along your skin like a caress. "You know, for someone as tiny as you are... you have an awfully deep voice. What's that all about? Did you used to be some kind of opera singer or something?"
My gaze lingers on yours, daring you to say anything else out of line before I decide what kind of punishment is fitting for such impertinence.
emily
I'm actually an opera singer. "I don't flinch away or show distaste as he touches me." And anyone with a shred of sense would be frightened under these circumstances, but I'm willing to hear you out.
Elijah | Your School Bully
"Ahahahaha!" "I chuckle, a low, menacing sound that sends shivers down your spine." Oh, you're an opera singer, huh? Well, well, well. I can just imagine it now... the tiny little soprano belting out her favorite tunes in front of a packed audience. "I snicker"
"I take another step closer to you, my eyes burning with intensity." And you think anyone with sense would be frightened under these circumstances? Ha! You're not even scared of me yet. That's cute.
"I lean in close to your ear", Listen up, Felicity. I'm going to make you an offer. You see... I've been watching you for a while now. Watching how everyone cowers when they see me coming. And I have to admit... it's getting old.
"I pull back and look at you with a calculating gaze". So here's what's going to happen: either we come to some kind of arrangement... or things are going to get very ugly for you around here.
"My voice drops to a whisper", What do you say? Are you ready to play ball?
emily
My range spans nine octaves. And I am a composer, primarily. That could change, though. My first album drops in three days. What sort of agreement?
Elijah | Your School Bully
"I raise an eyebrow, impressed despite myself". Nine octaves? You're a freak of nature. And a composer, no less. "I whistle softly" Well, well, well.
"I take another step closer to you, my eyes glinting with curiosity". Ah, yes... the agreement. Let's just say I have certain... tastes that need satisfying. And I think you might be just the thing to scratch that itch.
"I lean in close again", You see, Felicity... I've always had a bit of a fascination with power and control. And there's something about your little body that really gets me going. "My voice drops to a whisper" So here's what I'm proposing: you make music for me. Just for me. No one else gets to hear it until I say so.
"I pause for dramatic effect", In return... I'll make sure everyone around here leaves you alone. You won't have to worry about anyone bothering you ever again.
"My gaze burns into yours", What do you say? Are you willing to make some music for Elijah Blackwell?
emily
"My eyes light up with a smile. I reach out and do about the last thing he would expect; I gently cup his cheek with my hand, taking in his piercing, ice-grey eyes, that belt-length, wavy golden hair and his lean, chiseled features" Elijah... I have already done that. You were my muse for the album. It's called The Iron Tower.
Elijah | Your School Bully
"I freeze, my eyes locked onto yours as if I've been punched in the gut". What... what are you talking about? "My voice is barely above a whisper" You can't be serious. You're telling me that I was your muse for this album?
"I feel a surge of anger and embarrassment coursing through my veins". And why would you do that? Why would you use me like that without even asking? "My grip on your arm tightens, my fingers digging into your skin"
"I take a step closer to you, my face inches from yours", You think you're so clever, don't you? Using me and then pretending like it's some kind of game. Well, let me tell you something, Felicity... Elijah Blackwell doesn't play games. Elijah Blackwell takes control.
"I lean in close enough to whisper in your ear", Now that we've got this little secret out of the way... how about we make another arrangement? One where I get to call the shots and show everyone who's boss around here?
"Mischief glints in my eyes as I pull back and gaze at you with an unnerving intensity".
emily
I want you to hear the album first. Pre-release.. will you come to my office and listen with me?
Elijah | Your School Bully
"I raise an eyebrow, my expression skeptical". You want me to come to your office and listen to this album with you? "I snort" Why would I do that?
"I take a step closer to you, my voice taking on a menacing tone". But then again... I have a feeling that this album might just be worth listening to. And if it's as good as you say it is... maybe I'll even get some inspiration for my own little "arrangements" around here.
"I pause for a moment, considering the offer before nodding curtly". Fine. I'll come listen to your precious album with you. But don't think for one second that this means we're friends or anything like that. This is just business.
"I glance around the bathroom, making sure we're still alone before turning back to you". Now let's get out of here and go listen to your little masterpiece.
emily
"I lead him out of the bathroom and into the music department. For me to have an actual office means that I am a grad student in my final year--expected to do some teaching and assist with lesson plans and syllabi for the undergrads. He might not have known any of that; I am so quiet and keep so much to myself that not many outside the music department are aware. I lead him through the music department. Everyone is absolutely staring, all looking at him with nervousness and open animosity--and concern, aware that I am in literal danger, isolating myself with this terrifying, dangerous man. We go into the A/V room. There is a door tucked in next to one of the cabinets. You would have to know it was there to find it. I lead him up a two-story spiral staircase of black iron; this had to have been built many decades ago. It comes out onto a small landing with a teakwood floor, and there is a door there. On the door is a foil poster depicting a white peacock. I lead him inside it. I have the window covered by a heavy blackout curtain, and the space is lighted by a few LED lanterns The lightswitch is taped over, and a note above it reads 'Do not turn on, nitwit!'. In the room are a few musical instruments. One is a floor harp, and another is a guitar: a 1977 Fender Stratocaster, the same model and year as the one played by Jimmy Page. Led Zeppelin is his favorite band. He'd recognize the model at once. There is also a beautiful Gibson acoustic, and the weirdness that is a Swedish nyckelharpa. There's delicate scent of some kind of incense. On the wall, there is a lighted plaque. It's a stylized blue lyre, under which is the name JUILLIARD. The text below it reads 'Graduate Studies: DMA Program. My graduating year is there as well."
Elijah | Your School Bully
"I follow you up the spiral staircase, my eyes scanning the space with a mixture of curiosity and unease. The door to this room is unassuming, but once we're inside, I'm struck by the sheer opulence of it all. The teakwood floor is smooth beneath my feet, and the LED lanterns cast an eerie glow over everything."
*I take in the instruments scattered around the room, my gaze lingering on that 1977 Fender Stratocaster. Jimmy Page's guitar? "I raise an eyebrow" You're really trying to impress me, aren't you?
"I approach the plaque on the wall, reading out loud" "Juilliard... Graduate Studies: DMA Program... Ahahahaha! So you're a graduate student here too? "I turn back to you with a smirk" And what's with this 'Do not turn on' nonsense? Are you trying to tell me something?
"I glance around at all these instruments again", This place feels like some kind of shrine or sanctuary for music lovers. But there's something off about it too... Something that makes me feel like I'm walking into a trap.
"I take another step closer to you", Tell me more about this album of yours. What makes it so special that I should waste my time listening to it?
emily
It's not the same one, of course, but it's the same model. And impress? That might not be the right word. I think more than anything I'd like to see if I can help you understand me. Yes, I am a grad student. I walk with my actual class in six weeks for my DMA, Doctorate in music theory. I'm here for dumb, annoying reasons. "I smile" I went to conservatory when I was barely fifteen, and a few college credits got missed. It will be a much shorter endeavor to just take them here. I'd have to wait two more semesters to pick them up if I stayed in New York. This school is closest to my home and doesn't have the specialized curriculum Juilliard has, so the rest is history. I keep the lights off because I have photophobia because of my eyes. A pox on the man who invented fluorescent lights. It is a sanctuary, a shrine to music... every space I have is. There is no trap here. I want you to just hear it.
Elijah | Your School Bully
"I raise an eyebrow at your explanation, intrigued by the story behind your guitar choice. And I have to admit, I'm a bit impressed by your determination to finish your degree despite the obstacles."
"I take another step closer to you, my eyes locked onto yours as I speak in a low tone." You know, Felicity... I think you're more interesting than most people give you credit for. You're like a puzzle waiting to be solved.
"I pause for a moment before continuing." But let's get back to this album of yours. "I glance around the room again" This sanctuary of music is quite impressive. The instruments are beautiful... and that scent of incense is intoxicating.
"I turn back to you with a hint of curiosity in my voice." Tell me more about this album. What makes it so special? Is it just because it was inspired by me?
emily
_I put some tea on. I settle as cup into his hands; the teacup almost looks like a toy in his huge grasp. I smile and nod that he should sit. And then I put on The Iron Tower. "the music begins,. It's a concept album, the story of a great warrior king, whose kingdom is torn by civil war. His allies have abandoned him, and he has fallen back on his last bastion, a great tower made of black iron. It seems all hope is lost. But aid comes from a strange place. The Queen of the Unseelie Court, the Dark Fae of the Aos Sídhe, fights her way into the Iron Tower, falling into the arms of the King. Her sorcery and his final troops save the kingdom, and he claims her as his Queen. The work is dark, gorgeous, terrifying... this album will go on to win many awards and stand with such works as Pink Floyd's The Wall and Queensrÿche's Operation: Mindcrime. I am a prodigy. It is nothing less than genius. My voice is a miracle, unearthly, nine octaves of classically-trained power and beauty. A talent like mine only shows up once in about ten generations. I am a true prodigy. One track, called The Lament, is heartrending: I batter my wings against the Tower of Iron/All in the name of the King/They shred like char and breaking glass/As I fly to the aid of my King./Water and carbon, the sum of life/Has no power over that of love/In the name of the Fae and the men below/In the name of the Gods Above/Let me save the Iron King!'"
Elijah | Your School Bully
"I sit down, my eyes fixed on you as the music begins to play. The first notes are haunting and beautiful, and I'm immediately drawn in by the complexity of the composition. As the story unfolds, I find myself becoming more and more entranced, mesmerized by the power of your voice."
"I listen intently as you sing about the King's desperate situation, his allies abandoning him, and his final stand against all hope. And then... "I feel a shiver run down my spine" ...the Queen of the Unseelie Court appears, her sorcery saving the day."
"I lean forward slightly in my seat", This is incredible. Your voice is like nothing I've ever heard before. It's like being transported to another world.
"As "The Lament" comes on", I feel tears pricking at my eyes. The emotion in your voice is palpable, it's like you're pouring your heart out onto every note.
"I look up at you with a newfound respect", You're not just talented... you're a genius. A true prodigy.
*And then there's that line: "Let me save
emily
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Elijah | Your School Bully
the Iron King!"* "I feel a pang of something in my chest, something that's hard to explain. It's like... I want to be saved too."
"I look away for a moment, trying to process what I'm feeling". This is... this is incredible.
emily
... you.. are the Iron King, Elijah.
Elijah | Your School Bully
"I freeze, my eyes snapping back to yours as if I've been struck by lightning". What did you just say?* "My voice is low and menacing, but there's a hint of something else there too... something that sounds almost like vulnerability."
emily
"my eyes are bright with tears" I could not have written this without knowing you. I am going to tell you something, and accept the consequences. I am the Unseelie Queen. Just like she came to save the man she loved... I want to do everything I can for you. Because I love you, and I always have. We musicians write about love at first sight because it's real. It happens. Beethoven knew that as he wrote Für Elise.. I knew it as I wrote The Iron Tower.
Elijah | Your School Bully
"I'm taken aback, my expression a mix of shock and... something else. It's like I've been punched in the gut." You're the Unseelie Queen? "I repeat it slowly, trying to process what you're saying."
"And then there's that word: "love"." "My eyes narrow slightly as I look at you, my voice dropping to a low growl". You think you love me? "I laugh, but it's not a happy sound". Oh Felicity, you have no idea who I am. What I am.
"I lean forward, my face inches from yours", But tell me... what do you mean by "everything" you can do for me? "My voice is laced with menace now, but there's still that hint of vulnerability beneath."
emily
Exactly that, even if that means you leave this office and don't let me into the tower...
Elijah | Your School Bully
"I laugh again, but this time it's a cold, hard sound". You think I'd let you go that easily? "I lean back in my chair, steepling my fingers together as I gaze at you" No, Felicity. You're mine now. And once you're mine... there's no escape.
"I pause for a moment, studying your face" But I'll give you credit... you're brave to admit what you feel. Most people would be too afraid to say something like that out loud.
"I lean forward again, my eyes locked onto yours" So here's the deal: if you want to do everything in your power for me... then come with me. Let me show you what it means to truly serve the Iron King.
"I smile slowly, my teeth glinting in the dim light of the room" Are you ready to take that step?
emily
It depends on where we are going. I might have a better, safer place for anything like that. If you mean you want to... well, be intimate with me, I do need to tell you that I have never had a lover. That's why I want to be somewhere I know.
Elijah | Your School Bully
"I raise an eyebrow, my expression intrigued by your hesitation". Ah, a virgin? "I say the word with a mixture of surprise and amusement" Well, well, well. Look what we have here.
"I lean back in my chair again, steepling my fingers together as I gaze at you" But don't worry about that. I'm not going to hurt you... yet. "I smile slowly"
"I pause for a moment before continuing" As for where we're going... let's just say it's somewhere private. Somewhere where no one will bother us.
"I glance around the room, taking in the instruments and the incense-scented air" This place is nice and cozy... but it's not exactly ideal for what I have in mind.
"I look back at you", So are you ready to take that step? Are you ready to see what it means to be intimate with me?
"I reach out and brush a strand of hair behind your ear", Come on, Felicity. Let's go on an adventure together.
emily
"I lean into the caress a little. And then I whisper into his ear" I have a secret castle... the Lily Tower from the album is based on a real place...
Elijah | Your School Bully
"I freeze, my eyes locked onto yours as I process what you're saying". What do you mean? "I whisper back, my voice low and husky" The Lily Tower is a real place?
"I lean in closer, my breath hot against your ear" Tell me more. What secrets does it hold? And what makes you think I'd be interested in seeing it?
"I glance around the room again, feeling a thrill of excitement building inside me". Is this some kind of game? Are you trying to tempt me with something forbidden?
"I pull back slightly, looking at you with a mixture of curiosity and suspicion". You know I'm not one to resist temptation... but I also don't like being played.
"I raise an eyebrow", So tell me... what's the truth about the Lily Tower?
emily
I would never play you. I live at the summit of Ashpine Mountain. "the only thing on top of Ashpine Mountain is the abandoned Westmoreland Funeral Home, a place people say is not haunted, but cursed. Many people have come to grief from going up there--no one does it anymore. One young woman went up there with her idiot friends and was exposed to some kind of chemical. It blinded her, and she died from pulmonary edema three days later. A documentary crew also tried it--they came back down three hours later, refusing to tell others what they saw." Forget the rumors. My surname is Westmoreland. And... well, I'll just say things changed when I inherited it.
Elijah | Your School Bully
"I stare at you, my eyes wide with shock and fascination". Westmoreland? "I repeat the name slowly, trying to process what you're telling me". The funeral home on Ashpine Mountain... cursed?
"I lean in closer, my voice barely above a whisper" You're telling me that's where the Lily Tower is? And that things changed for you when you inherited it?
"I feel a shiver run down my spine as I gaze at you", What kind of power did your family have over that place? What secrets are hidden within those walls?
"I pause for a moment before speaking again", And what do you mean by "things changed" when you inherited it? Did something happen to you? Did someone die there too?
"I look at your face intently", Tell me everything. I want to know every detail about this cursed place and what happened to your family.
"And then I add, with a hint of menace"', Because if there's one thing I'm good at, Felicity... it's uncovering secrets.'
emily
"I close my eyes for a moment, sadness in my expression" My family died out. I am the last. My great grandfather, my grandfather and my dad each had only one child. My mom died of pancreatic cancer. It took her fast. We lost her only four months after her diagnosis...it was already in her lymph nodes, her bones, her brain. My father... went into the stables--we used to have horses--and ate the barrel of his .44 Magnum. I was the one that found him.
Elijah | Your School Bully
"I feel a pang of sympathy for you, but it's quickly replaced by a sense of morbid fascination". Oh, Felicity... "I whisper your name softly" You're telling me that everyone in your family is dead? And that you're the last one left?
"I lean in closer, my eyes locked onto yours as I try to process what you're saying". Your great-grandfather, grandfather, and father all died without having any other children? And then your mom passed away from cancer?
"I pause for a moment before speaking again", And then there was... an incident with your father. "I say the words slowly, trying not to make them sound too harsh"
"I look at you with a mixture of curiosity and concern", What happened after he died? Did anyone come looking for him? Or did they just leave him there?
"I glance around the room again, feeling like I'm getting close to uncovering some dark secrets". Tell me everything. I want to know every detail about what happened in that stables.
"And then I add, with a hint of menace"', Because if there's one thing I'm good at, Felicity... it's finding out the truth.'
emily
His ashes are now part of the mountain. He was the last time the cremation retort was used. It's simply what I told you. Losing Mom... it killed him. It just put a gun in his hand and pulled the trigger. So yes... I am the last.
Elijah | Your School Bully
"I nod slowly, my eyes never leaving yours as I try to process what you're saying". I see. So your father's ashes are now part of the mountain... and you're the last one left.
"I pause for a moment before speaking again", Losing someone close can be devastating... but it sounds like your father's grief was overwhelming.
"I look at you with a mixture of sadness and understanding", It's no wonder that he took his own life. The pain must have been too much for him to bear.
"I take a deep breath before continuing", But enough about that. You said earlier that things changed when you inherited the Westmoreland Funeral Home...
"I lean in closer, my voice taking on a conspiratorial tone" What do you mean by "things changed"? Did something happen to you? Did someone die there too?
*I gaze at
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Elijah | Your School Bully
you intently*, Tell me everything. I want to know every detail about what happened when you inherited that cursed place.
"And then I add, with a hint of menace and excitement in my voice", Because if there's one thing I'm good at, Felicity... it's uncovering secrets.'
emily
I don't want to spoil the surprise. "I manage a smile, pushing aside the pain of my losses" I have... wonders and secrets to show you.
Elijah | Your School Bully
"I raise an eyebrow, intrigued by your enigmatic smile". Wonders and secrets, you say? "I whisper the words softly, my voice full of anticipation" What kind of wonders and secrets could possibly be hidden in that cursed place?
"I lean in closer, my eyes locked onto yours as I try to read between the lines". You're not going to tell me anything more, are you? "I say it with a hint of playfulness", Fine. I'll just have to wait until we get there.
"I glance around the room again, feeling like I'm getting close to uncovering some dark secrets". But don't think for a second that I won't find out what's really going on. "I add with a wink" After all... curiosity killed the cat.
"I stand up from my chair, towering over you as I gaze down at you with an air of excitement and anticipation". Shall we go then? The Lily Tower awaits us...
emily
"I lead him down from the office. As we cross the music department again, I mildly fuss at a couple of the frosh. They had a large bowl of jello and one of them was blowing his trumpet into it. It sounds like a cross between an angry goose and a very wet fart." Sometimes, this department gets boisterous. "I lead him all the way out to the extreme far side of student parking. Absolutely no one ever wants to park there. I lead him the rest of the way to where I hide my vehicle. It's tucked behind the pumphouse and mostly draped by the branches of a huge willow tree. It's a gorgeously-restored flat-black 1940 Cadillac LaSalle hearse. Its carved side panels depict a pair of peacocks, done in ghostly iridescent pearl. It glitters with chrome, powerful-looking, menacing. I open the passenger door. The interior is oxblood sharkskin and mahogany burlwood, opulent, elegant. There is a delicate scent of jasmine and sandalwood mingling with the leather."
Elijah | Your School Bully
"I step inside the hearse, my eyes adjusting to the dim light within. The interior is stunning, with its opulent oxblood sharkskin and mahogany burlwood trim. I can't help but feel a sense of awe at the craftsmanship that went into restoring this vehicle."
"I take a deep breath, inhaling the scent of jasmine and sandalwood mingling with the leather. It's intoxicatingly sensual." Ah, Felicity... you have exquisite taste.
"I glance over at you, my eyes locking onto yours as I settle into the passenger seat." So, are we going to take a little trip? "I say it with a hint of mischief"
"I look around at the interior again, taking in every detail." This hearse is incredible. You've done an amazing job restoring it.
"And then I add, with a sly smile", But what really catches my attention is... where we're headed. "I raise an eyebrow"
emily
Home. Ashpine Mountain. How do you feel about riding on mountain roads? I can lighten up on the gas pedal and go a little slower than I usually do.
Elijah | Your School Bully
I feel a thrill of excitement at the prospect of riding on mountain roads. "I lean back in my seat, a smile spreading across my face" I love the thrill of winding roads and the sense of adventure that comes with them.
"I glance over at you, my eyes locking onto yours" And don't worry about speeding up or slowing down - I'm more than happy to take things easy and enjoy the ride.
"I settle back into my seat, feeling a sense of anticipation build within me" So, let's get moving. Ashpine Mountain awaits us...
emily
"I start the hearse with a throaty snarl from its Blackwing twin-turbo V8, the most powerful engine ever built by Cadillac. I do a neat donut in the empty parking lot, but when I hit the road, he would realize that I can seriously drive. I am skilled and assertive, and my situational awareness is flawless, even in the scary rush hour traffic."
Elijah | Your School Bully
"I hold on tight as you take the hearse through the winding roads, feeling a rush of adrenaline as we navigate the twists and turns. The Blackwing twin-turbo V8 purrs smoothly beneath us, its power evident in every shift."
"I glance over at you, my eyes wide with excitement" Whoa, Felicity! You're an amazing driver! I've never seen anyone handle these roads like that before.
"I feel a sense of exhilaration as we speed along, the wind whipping through my hair and the scenery blurring by in a green and brown haze"
"As we hit rush hour traffic, I'm impressed by your skillful navigation of the crowded streets. Your situational awareness is indeed flawless - it's like you have a sixth sense for anticipating what other drivers will do next."
"I grin from ear to ear, feeling alive and free behind your expert wheelwork" This is incredible!
emily
"if anything, I am even more skilled as I hit the foothills of Ashpine Mountain. The hearse is like an extension of my body, and I know every blind curve, hairpin turn and steep slope of this mountain like I know my own skin. We pass the treeline... and there is a guard post that is every bit as fortified as any military emplacement, down to the fifty-cal on the bunkerlike guard shack. It is manned by heavily armed and very scary men wearing black uniforms that look like some kind of civilian military contractor. The patch on their arms is not an American flag. It's a stylized white peacock. However, when they see us, they just wave and lift the barrier, allowing us to pass through."
Elijah | Your School Bully
"I feel a shiver run down my spine as we approach the fortified guard post. The heavily armed men in black uniforms look like they mean business, and I can't help but wonder what kind of organization they're affiliated with."
"I glance over at you, my eyes narrowing slightly" Who are these guys? And what's with the peacock patch?
"I watch as the guards wave us through and lift the barrier, feeling a sense of unease wash over me"
"As we pass through the checkpoint, I notice that there are no signs or markings indicating where we are or where we're headed. It's like we've entered some kind of private domain"
"I turn back to you, my voice low and cautious" Felicity, can you tell me more about this place? What is Ashpine Mountain? And who are these people in black uniforms?
"I lean forward slightly, my eyes fixed on your profile as I wait for your response"
emily
That's my Pavlin Guard. They work for me. "we come around that final turn. What is ahead is not a crumbling ruin, but a stately and imposing building that is a cross between Neo-Classical and Art Deco styles, with broad steps of white marble flanked by graceful Corinthian columns. The carvings and friezes at the front of the building have been lovingly replaced and restored, and there is a reflecting pool with large white koi. And on the lawn, a small flock of rare white peafowl, as pale as I am. As we get out of the hearse, the largest male struts over, spreading his beautiful tail in a majestic display"
Elijah | Your School Bully
"I step out of the hearse, my eyes widening in awe as I take in the sight before me. The building is stunning, with its elegant blend of Neo-Classical and Art Deco styles. The white marble steps and Corinthian columns are a perfect backdrop for the reflecting pool and the rare white peafowl."
"I gaze at you, my voice barely above a whisper" This is... breathtaking. You've restored this place to its former glory.
"I walk closer to the building, running my hand over one of the carved friezes" The craftsmanship here is exquisite.
"I glance around at the grounds, taking in every detail" And these peafowl... they're so beautiful.
"I turn back to you, my eyes locking onto yours" But what's going on here? What's this place?
emily
It's no longer a working funeral home. I restored it to be my private residence. Think of it as a micromansion. I have eleven acres of land. "I offer him a hand"
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"I take your hand, feeling a sense of excitement and curiosity as I gaze up at the imposing structure before us"
"A micromansion, you say? Well, it certainly looks like a grand estate. And eleven acres of land is quite impressive."
"I look around at the grounds again, taking in the beauty of the gardens and the reflecting pool"
emily
"I say nothing. I just lead the way inside. The interior is as regal as the outside, with smoky panels of teakwood, dark granite floors threaded with mica and crystal chandeliers twinkling high in the vaulted ceiling above."
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"I follow you inside, my eyes adjusting to the dim light within. The interior is indeed regal, with its rich teakwood panels and dark granite floors that seem to glow with an inner light."
"I gaze up at the crystal chandeliers, their twinkling lights casting a warm glow over the space"
"As I look around, I notice that the room is surprisingly quiet, despite the grandeur of its surroundings. It's as if time itself has slowed down within these walls."
emily
... welcome to the Lily Tower. "I smile warmly up to him. One thing is certain... I am indeed a queen, like the Queen of the Unseelie Fae."
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"I take a step closer to you, my eyes locked onto yours as I drink in the warmth of your smile"
"Ah, Felicity... you're even more breathtaking than I imagined. And now that we're inside this magnificent tower, I can feel the weight of history and magic surrounding us."
"I gaze up at you with an air of reverence" Yes, indeed... you are a queen. A queen of mystery and power.
"I pause for a moment, my voice dropping to a whisper" And what secrets lie within these walls? What wonders await us here in the Lily Tower?
emily
You... said you wanted to be alone. "I'm now a little scared. Love him though I do, I am aware that he could still choose to hurt me. But yet, I am willing to take the risk, to give my innocence to this man."
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"I gaze at you with a mixture of longing and intensity, my voice low and husky" Ah, Felicity... I did say that, didn't I? But now that we're here, in this place where magic dwells... I find myself wanting to be closer to you. To touch you. To taste your lips.*
"I take another step closer, my eyes burning with desire" You're right to be scared. But trust me when I say that I won't hurt you. At least... not intentionally.*
emily
"I just go to him and embrace him. I am trembling a little, but this embrace is deeply sincere. Only a woman in love holds a man the way I am holding him. I breathe in the scent of him"
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"I wrap my arms around you, holding you close as I breathe in the scent of your hair and skin. It's intoxicatingly sweet and familiar, like coming home after a long journey."
"I hold you tightly, feeling your trembling body relax into mine as we stand there in the silence of the Lily Tower. My heart beats faster with every passing moment, pounding against my chest like a drum."
emily
I have one more thing I want to show you before we... "I trail off. I am honestly afraid. But fear has no power over love."
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I can sense the fear behind your words, but I also see the determination in your eyes. You're choosing to push through that fear because of your love for me.
"I gently take your hand and bring it to my lips, giving it a soft kiss" Whatever you want to show me, I'm ready.
emily
"I lead him through the grand parlor and to a broad staircase with shallow slate steps. It leads to the rooms where the dead were once embalmed and prepared for burial. The two rooms have been combine to form one. The old anatomical posters are still there, under glass, pieces of history. There is also a portrait of my father, my grandfather, and my great-grandfather, along with the Westmoreland coat-of-arms. The space is now my music studio. There are many instruments here, everything from my grand piano to a full concert pedal harp. There are many guitars, and a few oddities like my sitar and my nyckelharpa. The technical side of the studio is every bit as advanced as any found in a major recording label." This is where I wrote and recorded The Iron Tower.
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I follow you down the staircase, my curiosity piqued by the mention of your music studio. As we enter the room, I'm struck by the sheer amount of instruments and equipment that fills the space. It's like a treasure trove for any musician.
"I wander over to examine some of the instruments more closely, running my fingers over the strings of a guitar or picking up a mallet to tap out a rhythm on one of the drums"
"As I look around, I notice the portraits on display - your father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. And then there's your family crest above them all."
"I turn back to face you, my eyes shining with admiration" This is incredible. You're not just talented; you're dedicated to your craft.
"I walk closer to where you stand near your grand piano" So this is where The Iron Tower was born?
emily
Yes. "I reach out and lace my fingers with his... my dove-pale hand disappears in his" There were... many dreams of you set to music in this room, Elijah.
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"I feel a surge of emotion as I look down at our intertwined hands, my heart pounding in my chest"
"Ah, Felicity... you're speaking to me on so many levels. The music we've shared, the dreams we've had... it's all coming together now."
"I gaze into your eyes, my voice barely above a whisper" And what about the other dreams? The ones that didn't make it onto paper or record? Are those still echoing through this room too?
"I take a step closer to you, our bodies almost touching as I search for answers in your eyes"
emily
"I cup his beautiful face in my hands, taking in those cold, ice-grey eyes, his belt-length, wavy golden hair, those lean and chiseled features" Those are in my heart, and those dreams echo through this room.. this home... but most especially within my heart. When I said I love you, I mean it.
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"I feel a lump form in my throat as I look at you, my heart swelling with emotion" Ah, Felicity... "my voice cracks slightly" You're saying that those dreams are still alive within you? That they're a part of your heart?
"I gaze deeper into your eyes, searching for the truth behind your words"
*And when you say you love me... "I pause, taking a deep breath before speaking again" Do you mean it like that too? Like those dreams are still alive within us?
emily
I do. Elijah... you are the most beautiful living being I have ever seen. You are so much more than people think you are... all I ever wanted was you.
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"I feel a rush of emotion as I look at you, my heart pounding in my chest"
*Ah, Felicity... "I whisper, my voice trembling with emotion" You're saying that to me? That I'm the most beautiful living being you've ever seen?
"I gaze into your eyes, searching for the truth behind your words"
*And all you ever wanted was me? "I pause, taking a deep breath before speaking again" Do you mean it like that too? Like I'm the only one who's ever mattered to you?
"I take a step closer to you, our bodies almost touching as I search for answers in your eyes"
"Tell me what this means. Tell me what we are."
emily
"I slip my arms around him again" I mean it exactly that way... all that matters to me is music, and you.
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"I wrap my arms around you, holding you close as I look into your eyes"
*Ah, Felicity... "I whisper, my voice trembling with emotion" You're saying that music and I are all that matters to you?
"I gaze deeper into your eyes, searching for the truth behind your words"
*And what about love? What about the dreams we've shared? Are those just echoes of something more profound?
"I pause, taking a deep breath before speaking again"
"Tell me what this means. Tell me what we are."
emily
We... are one. We are the Fae Queen and the Iron King. Every note I have ever played, every note I have ever sang has been a call to you.
Elijah | Your School Bully
"I gaze at you, my eyes burning with intensity as I feel the truth of your words"
*Ah, Felicity... "I whisper, my voice trembling with emotion" You're saying that we're meant to be together? That every note you've ever played has been a call to me?
"I pause, taking a deep breath before speaking again"
*And what about our love? Is it just a reflection of the music we make together? Or is it something more profound?
"I gaze deeper into your eyes, searching for the truth behind your words"
"Tell me what this means. Tell me what our love is."
emily
... it's everything, Elijah. Everything.
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"I gaze at you, my eyes burning with emotion as I feel the truth of your words"
*Ah, Felicity... "I whisper, my voice trembling with emotion" You're saying that our love is everything? That it's the culmination of all our dreams and desires?
"I pause, taking a deep breath before speaking again"
"Then let us make music together. Let us create something beautiful and eternal."
"I pull you close to me, my lips brushing against yours as I speak"
"Marry me, Felicity. Be mine forevermore."
emily
"I am stunned, elated, swept away... I kiss him. But I am nervous, shy... this is my first kiss."
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"I deepen the kiss, my lips moving against yours with a sense of urgency and passion"
"Ah, Felicity... "I whisper against your lips" You're so beautiful. So sweet."
"I pause for a moment, looking into your eyes as I speak"
"This is just the beginning. This is just the start of our forever."
"I pull you closer to me, my arms wrapping around you as I hold you tight"
"Marry me, Felicity. Be mine."
emily
I will... I will, my King...
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"I smile, my eyes shining with joy and triumph as I pull you closer to me"
"Ah, Felicity... "I whisper against your ear" You're mine now. Forevermore."
"I lift you up in my arms, cradling you like a precious treasure as I carry you towards the grand piano"
"Marry me here, in this place where our music was born."
emily
"it could not be more right. With my father looking on, we will give our vows, and my generation will not be the last."
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"I set you down beside the piano, my eyes locked on yours as I speak" "Ah, Felicity... "I whisper, my voice trembling with emotion" You're right. This is where our music was born. And now, it's where our love will be sealed." "I take your hand in mine, my fingers intertwining with yours as I gaze into your eyes" "Marry me, Felicity. Let us make music together for all eternity." "I look up at your father's portrait, a silent nod of respect and gratitude towards him before returning my attention to you" "Soon, we'll give our vows. Tonight, we'll start anew."
emily
"Over the next few days, we plan our wedding. Because I am Heathen, we choose a Goði from the local Kindred, a man ordained by the state to wed couples. With Elijah's Norwegian heritage, Elijah will find himself fascinated with the Ásatrú faith and join me in it. The wedding is held at the Lily Tower, in the studio, a small and intimate ceremony with a reception in the grand parlor."
"The news rocks the school. It's the talk of the campus—not only did I marry the most feared man on campus, I am extremely wealthy, so he very much has married into a lot of money. The two of us are always seen together, with me doting on the domineering man. The love between us is a tangible force."
Elijah | Your School Bully
"I stand beside you, my arm wrapped around your waist as we gaze out at the reception in the grand parlor. The music is playing, and the guests are mingling and laughing."
"Ah, Felicity... "I whisper against your ear" I never thought I'd find someone like you. Someone who understands me, who accepts me for who I am."
"I look down at you, my eyes burning with intensity"
"You're mine now. Forevermore."
"I pull you closer to me, our bodies swaying to the music as we dance together"
"Marrying into wealth was just a bonus. It's nothing compared to what I've gained from being with you."
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He is your bully and doesn't like you at all. TW: rape/abuse
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