☠ bloody roses; october

[intostitches]

Who: The Bloody Roses
Where: The Golden Rapier ; Aeolipile Isle
When: October 10 - October 31
What: This here be a catch-all for Bloody Roses shenanigans throughout the rest of the month.
Warnings: Be wary for mentions of death, gore, and cannibalism. Will update as is needed.
Style: We do have an abundance of it, it's true!
Status: Closed to crew, unless otherwise stated.

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closed : lila & yu ; oct. 10 ; friendly chat

open to crew ; oct 13 (morning) ; crew meeting

open ; oct 13 (mid-morning) ; shopping at steampunk island

open to crew ; oct 13 (night) ; yu unwinds

closed : grell & undertaker (open to eavesdroppers?) ; oct 18 ; matters of the heart

Comments

Backdated to Oct 18th; closed to Undertaker but open to eavesdroppers!

[redcinemareel]

[Right after this exchange of words, Grell stands on the deck, leaning against the railings of their ship. She's reading over the conversation before shutting the journal audibly with a sigh. Where did they stand? A smile creeps onto her face at what Undertaker would say:

On a ship.

Perhaps she'll go in search of him, but...right after enjoying the sun setting on the horizon.]

[intostitches]

[ Speak of ᴅᴇᴀᴛʜ, and he doth appear, so they say. Or something like that, anyway.

Undertaker trudges onto deck, reaching his arms uuup to fold behind his head with a tired drone. He'd lost track of time and had been fairly confident that it was night by now - seems that he was mistaken!

Ah, how he needed to get his hands on at least another body or two since yesterday; he wanted to put idle hands to good use, take advantage of the time given to him...

Alas.

The sky sinking into the horizon is lovely enough of a distraction. It sets the sky ablaze with colors that even he can see - and amongst such a backdrop, a distinctive form of brilliant red. Lovely scene, indeed. ]

Whatever could have the miss bound in such deep thoughts, mm?

[ A question asked in his typical, if not slightly listless drawl, as he so casually leans in to rest his elbows onto the railing beside Grell. ]

[redcinemareel]

[Usually when one asks for sweat death, it doesn't come. Hmm...

Ah, he's listless? Well, this island is on her list of places to visit once again, so she'll oblige him once they set sail to the next one. She glances to him, wondering just how much of those colors he could see, before turning her eyes to the scenery before them. They were the perfect distraction, while also providing just the setting she needs to think.]

I've turned away a suitor, who's honeyed words were quite sweet to the eyes. [Her green eyes shift over to him.] Should I not have?

[She's certainly not one to beat around the bush.]

[intostitches]

[ Well. While he has certainly come to 'expect the unexpected', particularly with Grell, she always has a way of surprising him! ]

Is that right...

[ So it's come to this! At least he'd known it to be a possibility that she might ask him of such things. She's always been quite assertive, for a lady. ]

Well, I certainly don't think that you shouldn't have.

[redcinemareel]

[Wouldn't want him to get too comfortable, of course.

Grell had to analyze the reply, because it was a double negative, but there is a simple solution to that, even if she could decipher his statement. She turns to fully face him, hand on the railing while the other is on her hip. A smile widens more than before on her lips.]

Does this mean you do NOT share...Azrin?

[intostitches]

[ That name - it's been a long, long time since he's heard it. He raises a hand to prop beneath his chin, glancing to her with a diverted little grin. ]

Mn, insidious girl. No, I tend to be quite protective of what's mine... I'm afraid that if this is something you'd like to pursue, I'd demand your full attention.

[redcinemareel]

[Grell rather likes the name, and finds it a shame it's come to disuse.]

Demand? [There is a light laugh of amusement.] I'm quite used to you doing as you pleased than demanding~! At the least, perhaps, you give a warning.

[She pushes back some hair before looking back at the sunset. The darkness is consuming the light with each passing moment. A bit forshadowing, in her opinion.]

There is no need for demands. My attention will remain undivided, so long as I have no need to entertain myself.

[intostitches]

I quite seldom devote myself to personal interests that are not my own. It would be troubling if my efforts went to waste, you understand.

[ Hoisting himself upright, he turns to lean back against the railing with a shrug of the shoulders. ]

Though I consider your needs fair.

[redcinemareel]

I do, yes.

[With a curious hum, Grell slinks over to him, folding her hands together and laying them onto his shoulder. A chin rests atop them with a grin.]

Ah~? You're aware of my needs, now?

[intostitches]

[ Tilting his head to peer down at her, he slips an arm about her waist with a chuckle. ]

I might have an idea.

[redcinemareel]

Seeing as how I like most of your ideas, would you care to elaborate?

[intostitches]

Ah, is that right... [ His hand lowers to comfortably rest over Grell's hip, giving an affectionate little brush if the thumb. ] Well. You ask for proper attention, hm? Love and affection, just as any lady might.

Though your definitions deviate significantly from the standard, undoubtedly . . .

[ And looking to her lips, that smile of his is coiling a touch wider. ]

I do believe I can manage. I miiight even enjoy it♥.

[redcinemareel]

[Grell pans her hand towards...well, everything. The stars are becoming visible in the sky, which makes her dramatics all the more theatrical.]

My affections could never be bound by letters and definitions! [She looks back to him, still grinning.] As they shouldn't! It would be a crime to deprive this body of the finer PLEASURES that dance along even finer lines~!

[intostitches]

[ Shoulders bouncing with his laughter, Undertaker's head tilts as he drawls into silence, fondly watching the other reaper in all her theatrics. It's cute, watching her work herself up into a frenzy as such - but now is the time to reel the little star back down to earth. That is to say, he'll reach out to take that hand, fingers threading between Grell's, so that he might tug her in close, and catch her with a kiss.

Once it's done, leaning over and into her, he smiles against her lips, peering up from beneath heavy lids with an amused hum. ]

So consider it done.

[redcinemareel]

[So it's her turn to expect surprises, and the kiss is just that. The kiss is enough to make her grip onto the hand entwined with hers as she gives back. His smile is contagious, as one grows on her own lips as she gazes at him.

This star has certainly fallen, and what a glorious fall it was. She shouldn't be starstruck, but alas. ]

Wonderful... [Surely her face is hued!]

[intostitches]

[ How fortunate it is that red suits her so!

Yes, and these progressions - though the timing unexpected - are truly for the best. He'll have her devote herself to him wholly, and if successful, she shouldn't dare to reconsider where her interests lie. Unwavering loyalty, a constant companion. ♥

Guiding her along with him as he shifts his weight back onto the rail, he'll allow her to settle against him instead as he holds onto her still. ]

Indeed, it is . . .

[redcinemareel]

[Taking on such a challenge of having her unwavering loyalty won't be easy, yet once he has it, he could more than likely be engulfed by all that is Grell. Was he truly ready for that? She never did things halfway, especially not in matters of the heart.

Leaning against him, it takes a moment to realize that she isn't dreaming some cruel fantasy of being held by a dashing gentleman, and relaxes, both physically and mentally. Her arms go about his waist, resting her head on his shoulder. For a few moments, not much is said, but not much needed to be said.]

[intostitches]

[ Oddly enough, Undertaker would sympathize, in a way. Unique beings catch his interest, but to work into his heart would grant one his eternal dedication. Even so, he is familiar with Grell's rather obsessive tendencies. It doesn't concern him overly.

The moment between them is surprisingly nice. Moments of true intimacy were far too rare, and the feel of her body resting against his in that quiet will be something to remember fondly.

Smile softening just a touch, he pets his fingers through her hair, and sets his head to rest against her's. ]

[redcinemareel]

[Giving his waist a light squeeze while grinning as if receiving the best KILL in her lifetime, Grell breaks the silence. Not surprising, as she just couldn't stay quiet for too long.]

What should be done about sleeping arrangements? [Because it would be odd to sleep separately. At least to her.]

[intostitches]

[ Well, he'll blink at that. You'd think they'd just gotten married, talking like that. Not that he'd mind switching things up. ]

I hardly doubt you'd fancy moving into the hold. Would you have me join you in the quarters then, my captain~? Tchee.

[redcinemareel]

[She raises an eyebrow.]

...there's a bed in the hold? [She didn't see one, unless it's a Murphy bed.]

[intostitches]

Mm~? I'd never said that, my dear.

[ Totally nonchalant here, smiling and smiling. ]

Who needs a bed when you've coffins about?

[redcinemareel]

[She grabs him by the collar and starts shaking him!]

THEY AREN'T EVEN GOOD QUALITY ONES ARE YOU DAFT?!

[Lets go of the collar and SIGHS.]

Really, Undertaker!

[intostitches]

[ And as she does, Undertaker just sways about with a good laugh~. Wow, he doesn't even see why she's upset, it's really funny! ]

Eeh? Certainly not my finest, nooo, but decent enough?

[ Draping against her, he just shrugs! ]

Would that be a yes, thennn?

[redcinemareel]

[RUDE! She's being serious! Grell huffs and crosses her arms, annoyed.]

Yes, yes. But no coffins unless you can upgrade them.