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“You know those shitty clickbait craft videos that tell toddlers to play in hot caramel or stick scissors into power outlets or whatever? Ha! Put those bitches to shame! Here, I don’t know what to do with this shit.“ Coyote hands Theo a poorly constructed flower made out of a Q-tip, cheap construction paper, and acrylic paint. The paint's still wet.

"It's real bad out there. You know I thought Jesus finally carked it when he went missing in Vienna, but I swear I saw him on TikTok yesterday." Even mask-on, Theo's rigid hunch belies how much the vision has haunted him: "I... 'Yote, I saw that man baste raw chicken breast with Nutella yesterday. What did they do to him?" At last, he emerges from his blank stare, and hoists the DIY-disaster into the air in both hands. "You made this for me?" A squeal and cackle later, he wiggles his legs where they hang over the dumpster's edge. The Nosferatu tucks their flower into his hair with a great degree of reverence, despite the thing already beginning to fall apart. Shiiiit. Should probably give a Baron something in return, right? Out comes the ancient telephone. "I grant you ten minutes of Subway Surfer on my handy."

#c | say psych coyote mendez #v | after hell #You can always count on the homies to make you feel special. #Pffft.

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"When you go out and smell that ZAZA 😳"

"They smoking, Yurtzel? Without me? Bah, the fire shtick sucks arsch."

#c | say psych - coyote mendez #v | after hell #What the fuck is Theo talking about 95% of the time; don't ask me.

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❛ it’s nothing, i’m just tired. ❜ //m o re .. .M.O R E//

“I don’t think that works, under the circumstances? Tired usually means hungry, or morning. And it’s not morning. So...” He pushed off the wall, sending the swivel chair and him with it across the floor, so he could pull up alongside Coyote.

“Someone giving you trouble, ‘Yote? You know I don’t mind making a house call if you need it done discreetly.”

#c | say psych - coyote mendez #v | after hell #mxldito

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  “Shit, I’ve barely touched an actual computer since my working days now that I think about it. What is it with them, I wonder? Are they sincerely unable to learn or do they choose not to. Poor idiots can’t even type ‘tits’ into a search engine. I’d blame it on asbestos or lead paint, but some of them predate the thatched roof, and therefore popcorn ceiling. But of course, many still think the geriatrics ward should be in charge.” Coyote chuckled at their own ranting.

  “I don’t really have any games on my phone. I have Little Alchemy but that’s it. I mostly watch videos of possums eating grapes when I’m bored. But I’m sure I can install a few multiplayer games! I don’t got a computer but if you need some parts, I’m sure we can hook you up.” They relied entirely on their cellphone since they were able to use data anywhere. A computer would require WiFi, and you can’t exactly have the necessary hardware installed in a building that should be condemned.

  Another smile, “There’s really not much of a secret. Personally, it was a matter of having some trustworthy company but also just being in touch with the people around you. Ultimately, it’s about not working by yourself and not letting others have to fend for themselves. To function as a fist, you gotta be willing to be a cell in the muscle.” Patting Theo’s arm for emphasis.

  Coyote gasped, “Little guy!” They cooed, “Does…Does he bite?” Their eyes shimmered as they gazed at the creature. Fuzzy with beady eyes was inviting, but seeing as the local strays reacted to their presence, they didn’t want to risk getting their finger bit.

  They walked along with Theo, listening as best they could but still glancing at That every few seconds. “Fuuuckin’ werewolves. I don’t got anything in me anymore but I think I’d shit my britches.” They listened intently to his tale, “Sounds like you’ve seen it all. Good thing you got out of it. I know how…disposable they treat their folk. And I know how destructive some are. Takes iron will to break out of something like that. Congrats!”

  “This existence requires toughness, it’s just knowing when you’re beat. Too many hang their nuts a little too close to the rat trap because they think they’ll never fuck up. Hubris. Hubris is what’ll bite you. Bite…Does he bite? Wait.“ They paused, brow furrowed as they forced their train of thought back on track. “And don’t worry. The only thing I’m ever in bed with is purple, made of silicone, and vibrates like the real thing. Heyo!“ Lifting a hand in hopes of receiving a high-five.

“I guess it might vary, but I watched a guy struggle for twenty minutes to ring an automated doorbell once, and I’m not sure that was from lack of trying. Then again, he was pretty sweet on his assistant. She must’ve sent at least a hundred SMS’s on his behalf each night, so who knows.”

Theo perked up at the offer, lifting his hands in the air. “Hell yeah! It would really help to tide me over until I can figure out my own sources... Yes, if there is one thing our sects could agree on, it might be the importance of unity.” He rubbed the back of his neck, conflicted. That inner voice rose up to defend his former colleagues, to justify their ways - his ways - but he reminded himself that he did not walk with a friend. Coyote was genial. Geniality was no Vaulderie. “I don’t have much love for many Bishops back in Vienna, but... you should be aware there are just as many rumours of the Sabbat as there are of the Anarchs, Coyote.” On cue, That plopped out of the Nosferatu’s hood proper, clambering around and clawing at the drawstrings of his jumper.

“He’s great at biting! Loves biting. Trying to enlighten him a bit on who to bite though, we’ve had some close calls.” It took him a moment to process what on earth Coyote was talking about. Whether he’d figured it out or not, he snickered either way and met the Baron’s splayed palm with a fist-bump.

“Er, were you expecting visitors tonight?” He murmured, turning his head marginally to look over his shoulder. Peripheral glances were always a challenge through the mask, god damn it.

#mxldito #v | after hell #c | say psych - coyote mendez

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  “Nosferatu and their phones these days,” they teased, mocking the tone of a grouchy old man, “Meh! Better well-connected than a Luddite though.” No sweat off their back. That’s just how a lot of Nosferatu are, not bad people to at least be comfortable with. If there were any clan they could slap with a big rubber “reliable-ish” stamp, it was the Nosferatu. Their unlife would probably be significantly harder if it weren’t for the locals. Advancement required actually bothering to advance, which included keeping up with technology these days. “Got any gaaames?”

  Coyote smiled warmly upon their domain being complimented. “Oh, you! I’m glad you feel that way. It was a team effort though, just about everybody got their hands in on that big mud pie. Give and get, Theo. That’s the key. Hand clasped in one another’s, eyes facing the horizon, looking over each other’s shoulder. Nobody has to fight alone.”

  “Well, we were existing in ignorant bliss for some time. Thinking everything south of the river was ours. The previous ‘Baron’ ultimately revealed herself to be one of the many worms in the Camarilla’s rectum…She’d fallen out of their good graces, but I supposed she missed the taste of boot.” They gave a heavy sigh, ”Ah, we were pissed. But again, can you really say you’ve lived if you haven’t had a Bloodhunt put out on you? Her and the previous Prince of London? Dusted, ashed, riddled with holes, and beheaded. Bitch made me feel stupid…Death for joy, though. A song in major key.”

  “Enough of that though. The cobblestone might just start jeering at me. Maybe you can ask Elias more about things.” In all honestly, everything that’d happened left them all the more wary of others. Despite Ymir being gone, just remembering how they felt when things begun to unravel could easily have their mood swinging high and low.

  Coyote noticed the wriggling in his hoodie, “Damn, Theo. I didn’t know you felt that way.” They snorted, “Seriously though, ya bring a buddy with ya? Uhhh, I mean, there’s tons of little shops open 24/7 for the drunkies. I’m sure we could find one with pasta. C’mon!” Stepping forward, beckoning him to follow, “Tell me your story! What makes you so tough?”

“Mhm. Well-connected keeps us alive.” He shrugged, apparently nonchalant about the remark. “Shame for the Magisters, can’t imagine needing a sidekick every time I wanted to text someone. Must be painful. Ja, I have games! Mainly Words with Friends if you mean on this. I need time to set up with any real computing power again, since I didn’t get the opportunity to bring much of it with me when I crossed the border. But if you want I can add you!” The Nosferatu snickered, just as amused to hear about the fate of London’s prior seat-warmers as the Baron’s crude joke. “Ba, you have a real way with words. It’s not a small thing, taking out a Baron. And a Prince besides! No wonder your people respect you like they do. I don’t envy your reputation as a revolutionary, but I am impressed. Maybe one day you can tell me the secret, eh? Ivory Tower assholes. Chris Isaak’s okay though.” He folded his arms and That’s furry little snout popped out the top of the hoodie. “Geduld, Coyote spricht mit mir. Ja, ja, wir können bald Ravioli bekommen.” Theo shushed the creature, his tone babying. “I don’t know if buddy is the right word. That’s been with me for a long time, even before all of this.” He gestured to himself, notably pausing at his covered face. “Where I go, he goes. Mostly.” Unless even remotely distracted by A) something shiny or B) something tasty. Eagerly dropping into step beside Menendez, he let the ferret perch on his shoulder and squabble about the promised pasta while he thought about the question. “Things are still hot in Vienna. My old pack lost many members. A couple to the Great Enemy, one to another Kindred. One of ours can become almost unstoppable if they survive long enough. But werewolves have a strength that is ... pffwah, I’ve never seen anything else quite like it. It took almost seven of us to kill a big one. You get tough because if you don’t, you’re --” He pulled a finger across his throat, making an awful squelching noise. “I am still looking for one of my previous connections back then. He was smart enough to get out early, and dumb enough to land in shit with a Giovanni. I tell you this for free because I think there’s no way in hell that you’d be in bed with them either, hm?”

#mxldito #v | after hell #c | say psych - coyote mendez

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 Coyote slinked through the darkness, making their nightly rounds to ensure the general peace was maintained. No suspicious black SUVs, shifty-eyed Ghouls, or random loafer-wearers popping their heads up at Tooth & Knave to be seen tonight. Good. They considered this scrumptious little slice of Anarch Free State to be one of mob rule. All they had to do was do some yelling in order to get things real ugly real fast. This Free State, everybody in it, had become their pride and joy.

  They dragged their hand along the sides of the old buildings, scratching long black fingernails against ancient brick, squealing against panes of glass. Coyote paused abruptly, a wide grin stretched across their face. Talking about ugly, they saw a certain prawn-shaped figure around the corner. 

  “AYOOO!!!” Coyote bellowed, as they ran up, heavy boots beating against cobblestone. They nudged their shoulder into the Nosferatu’s, seemingly forgetting their own shrimpiness. “Haven’t seen ya in a couple of nights, ratlad! How ya likin’ the place? We’ve just cleaned her out recently. Hell of a show. Should’a seen it!” Maybe they were letting their extroversion get the best of them, but they just wanted Theo to feel comfortable and at ease in their domain. That’s all they wanted for any vampire who was seeking it. “Anybody but me giving you a hard time, let me know.”

“AYOOO! If it isn’t the boss!” His pronunciations bore the heavy influence of his homeland, but he could parse Coyote’s slang most of the time. Theo acknowledged the Malkavian was talking with the occasional nod along, maybe even an “Mhm, mhm...” but appeared more focused on his mobile than anything else. Probably not the best route to making a good impression on the person who’d agreed to take him in. But then Theo had never been one to take the best route, as his Sire could attest to (and often did). The gadget gave off a soft beep-boop here and there to the rhythm of whatever Candy Crush knock-off he was currently invested in. The moment a text notification pinged, however, he stashed the phone into his pocket and clapped his hands together. His old mask was too well-known, attention no longer a welcome friend as it had once been. The Nosferatu’s dark sclera and torn skin gave him away to any Cainite with eyes without these coverings, but he’d been surprised that the Baron hadn’t asked him to remove the various patches and bandages upon arrival. Already they were a marked improvement on the Bishops of his home country.

You will present your true face in this court, Creep! A shiver ran down his spine. Nikolai’s contorted expression stayed with him even now. No child of Malkav had forged a pleasant interaction with Theo until Coyote, so this... buddy-buddy deal with them was a strange first. “Cleaned who out? Naja, it’s a good thing you’ve built here, ‘Yote. Different to what I am used to, but good.” Something squirmed and wriggled around underneath his hoodie. “You know where I can buy pasta? That is getting, eh — how do you say — mürrisch? ‘Crabby’?”

#mxldito #v | after hell #c | say psych - coyote mendez

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This one image can cause 4 people to enter terror frenzy on sight. It’s true.

#masquerade breach | ooc #It's a long story but know that it involves an extremely hardy werewolf called Neesha.

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#my tiny beast | that

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𝟐𝟎𝟎 𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐎𝐌 𝐃𝐈𝐀𝐋𝐎𝐆𝐔𝐄 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐓𝐒 

from this generator.

❛ close your eyes and hold out your hands. ❜ ❛ what are you smiling at? ❜ ❛ i can’t leave you alone for one minute, can i? ❜ ❛ was it you? did you do all this? ❜ ❛ i don’t know how you do this every day… ❜ ❛ that is not an appropriate question to ask a lady you’ve just met. ❜ ❛ i’m not sorry. ❜ ❛ i did warn you not to trust me. ❜ ❛ do you remember anything? at all? ❜ ❛ you’re lucky you’re cute. ❜ ❛ why don’t you just kill me? ❜ ❛ did you hurt yourself? ❜ ❛ i could show you the way. ❜ ❛ i don’t feel so good. ❜ ❛ you owe me a dinner. a very nice dinner. ❜ ❛ don’t go. please. ❜ ❛ you wanna know what your problem is? ❜ ❛ i’m here to drink alone. ❜ ❛ don’t run away from this. ❜ ❛ i’m just saying, murder is an option. ❜ ❛ i didn’t realize you were in so much pain. ❜ ❛ i guess it runs in the family, huh? ❜ ❛ you wouldn’t understand. ❜ ❛ we’ve been through a lot. i think we should just lay low and take it easy. ❜ ❛ dangerous to be out so late. ❜ ❛ i hope you haven’t been standing out in the cold this whole time. ❜ ❛ i made a mistake. ❜ ❛ am i not good enough? ❜ ❛ i’m going to get you out of here. ❜ ❛ why did you bring me here? ❜ ❛ aren’t we in a good mood today? ❜ ❛ don’t shut me out. please. ❜ ❛ the storm’s getting worse. ❜ ❛ i never meant to hurt you. ❜ ❛ you’re about as intimidating as a butterfly. ❜ ❛ have you come to laugh at me in my miserable state? ❜ ❛ here, take this. you’ll catch a cold. ❜ ❛ this is the part where you leave. ❜ ❛ why are you talking like we’ll never see each other again? ❜ ❛ you stepped on my foot! ❜ ❛ you’re not a very convincing liar. ❜ ❛ we’re in completely different leagues. ❜ ❛ how did you find me? ❜ ❛ i don’t need you anymore. ❜ ❛ rough day today? ❜ ❛ snap out of it! ❜ ❛ you look better in my clothes than i do. ❜ ❛ why are you still here? ❜ ❛ can i ask… what happened? ❜ ❛ are you saying you care about me? ❜ ❛ i won’t let anyone hurt you. ❜ ❛ it’s not stealing if it was mine to begin with. ❜ ❛ well, this is where i live. ❜ ❛ we’re not so different after all. ❜ ❛ how long have i been asleep? ❜ ❛ no more lies, no more secrets. ❜ ❛ can you forgive me? ❜ ❛ i thought you… i saw you get shot. ❜ ❛ why are you really here? ❜ ❛ i wish we never met. ❜ ❛ you look like you need a hug. ❜ ❛ would you run away with me? ❜ ❛ see? i’m not just a pretty face. ❜ ❛ we can stop them. i can help you. ❜ ❛ what now? i’m tired. ❜ ❛ i didn’t want you to see me like this. ❜ ❛ i can’t do this without you. ❜ ❛ if you tell me yours, i’ll tell you mine. ❜ ❛ are you threatening me? ❜ ❛ did you ever care about me? ❜ ❛ treat me like the princess that i am! ❜ ❛ i’m not leaving you. ❜ ❛ why did you come? ❜ ❛ i need your help… and you need mine. ❜ ❛ i wish i could hate you. ❜ ❛ i see you don’t recognize me. well, it was a long time ago. ❜ ❛ you’ve lost a lot of blood. ❜ ❛ i had my suspicions, but until now i wasn’t sure. ❜ ❛ there’s nothing left for me here. ❜ ❛ that is… literally illegal. you’re describing something illegal. ❜ ❛ wait. i’ve heard that sound before. ❜ ❛ just try to hang on. ❜ ❛ so why’s it so important anyway? ❜ ❛ i’ll stay in tonight, thanks. ❜ ❛ we can’t keep going on like this. ❜ ❛ in about a minute, you’ll be sorry you didn’t listen to me. ❜ ❛ is this seat taken? sorry, it’s a bit crowded here. ❜ ❛ you can’t leave me here alone! ❜ ❛ i’ll believe it when i see it. ❜ ❛ why are you laughing? this is a very serious situation. ❜ ❛ i bought two. here. ❜ ❛ i’ve seen you before, walking by. ❜ ❛ why can’t i come with you? ❜ ❛ c'mon. aren’t you worried what might happen if we go? ❜ ❛ walk with me? ❜ ❛ it’s very rude to stare. ❜ ❛ how many times have i told you? you can’t visit me here. ❜ ❛ we can’t fix this. can we? ❜ ❛ are you going to kill me? ❜ ❛ it’s not like you can stop me. ❜ ❛ it’s not safe for people to see us together. ❜ ❛ take me with you. ❜ ❛ some risks are worth taking. ❜ ❛ let them go. take me instead. ❜ ❛ what do you want in exchange for it? ❜ ❛ is being drunk an excuse? ❜ ❛ promise me you won’t overreact. ❜ ❛ how can i possibly trust you? after all you’ve done. ❜ ❛ how long have you been standing there? ❜ ❛ why did you wake me? ❜ ❛ i’m not here to talk about my feelings. ❜ ❛ you were going to leave without saying goodbye? ❜ ❛ for some reason, i’m attracted to you. ❜ ❛ promise me? ❜ ❛ it’s nothing, i’m just tired. ❜ ❛ i feel safe with you. ❜ ❛ i don’t need your help. ❜ ❛ i think i have a bit more experience with this thing than you do. ❜ ❛ no way, i’m not doing that. ❜ ❛ i do care. ❜ ❛ you snore in your sleep. it’s adorable. ❜ ❛ i have a spare bed. ❜ ❛ you’re very kind. some day it’ll get you killed. ❜ ❛ you’ll always have a home with me. ❜ ❛ of course i care. you’re my family. ❜ ❛ you shouldn’t insult people that are bigger than you. ❜ ❛ i never wanted to hurt you. ❜ ❛ i swear it wasn’t me. ❜ ❛ we can just sit here, you don’t have to talk. ❜ ❛ did you miss me? ❜ ❛ this isn’t just about you. it’s about what’s best for all of us. ❜ ❛ you can never admit when you’re wrong! ❜ ❛ is this what you wanted? ❜ ❛ what are you doing out here by yourself? ❜ ❛ sorry to put you through that. i guess i owe you one now. ❜ ❛ the only time you talk to me is when you need something. ❜ ❛ i’m still learning. ❜ ❛ if you have something to say, spit it out. ❜ ❛ you… don’t like me very much, do you? ❜ ❛ i’m on your side. ❜ ❛ i risked my life for you! ❜ ❛ whatever you’re going to ask, the answer is no. ❜ ❛ you can stay with me. ❜ ❛ i just need time. ❜ ❛ please don’t do this, don’t act like you care. ❜ ❛ who the hell invited you? ❜ ❛ what? no witty remark? nothing clever to say? ❜ ❛ i just wanted to say i’m sorry. ❜ ❛ think of it as a compliment. ❜ ❛ do you ever stop being so serious and dull? ❜ ❛ it’s rare to see your kind around here. ❜ ❛ you remember me. that’s good. ❜ ❛ you’re a terrible flirt you know. ❜ ❛ are you kidding me? we’re not ‘fine’! ❜ ❛ right now i wish i was dead. ❜ ❛ i guess i should’ve told you. ❜ ❛ you’re not alone. i’m here. ❜ ❛ you’ve been so quiet. what’s on your mind? ❜ ❛ knowledge is power. ❜ ❛ you scared me. ❜ ❛ well, what’s so strange about that? ❜ ❛ don’t look at me like that. ❜ ❛ i want to be there when you get what’s coming to you. ❜ ❛ just who do you think you are? ❜ ❛ you look… amazing. ❜ ❛ we’re safe, aren’t we? ❜ ❛ you know, i really hoped i’d never see this place again. ❜ ❛ don’t touch me. get away from me. ❜ ❛ i thought you’d like this. ❜ ❛ it’s too dark, i can’t see anything. ❜ ❛ what’s that smug look for? you think you can do any better? ❜ ❛ who did you piss off this time? ❜ ❛ you should’ve thought about that before you got into a fight. ❜ ❛ i only wanted to help. ❜ ❛ you knew and you didn’t tell me? ❜ ❛ you don’t scare me. ❜ ❛ wow, look who remembered my existence. ❜ ❛ change isn’t easy. ❜ ❛ why did you help me? ❜ ❛ why do you hate me? ❜ ❛ i can’t even trust myself anymore. ❜ ❛ i was making sure you weren’t dead, since you never called. ❜ ❛ you look awful. what happened? ❜ ❛ are you here to kill me? ❜ ❛ you know you aren’t allowed in here, right? ❜ ❛ was that a friend of yours? ❜ ❛ two years later and you haven’t changed. ❜ ❛ you look like you just saw a ghost. ❜ ❛ nobody tells me what to do. ❜ ❛ you’re too scared to do it, aren’t you? ❜ ❛ come on. it can’t be that bad. ❜ ❛ i hope to repay your kindness someday. ❜ ❛ just let me do this for you. ❜ ❛ why were they coming after you? ❜ ❛ how many people have you killed? how many? ❜ ❛ how much do you value your life? ❜ ❛ you don’t know when to give up, do you? ❜ ❛ don’t lie to me. ❜ ❛ i’m not sober enough to talk about this. ❜ ❛ have a drink with me. ❜

#let's start a riot! | prompts #masquerade breach | ooc