♱ ‍ ℰ𝘴͟𝘱͟𝘦͟𝘳 ..

⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀made ⠀ in ⠀ heaven ⠀ , ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀let ⠀ me ⠀ live͟ ⠀. ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀

[what ‍ the ‍ heart ‍ left ‍ u͟n͟s͟a͟i͟d͟｡ @heartsunheard]

we need to know just where your loyalties lie .ᐟ

[♱ ‍ ℰ𝘴͟𝘱͟𝘦͟𝘳 .. @caeloscadere]

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highly unamused .
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[♱ ‍ ℰ𝘴͟𝘱͟𝘦͟𝘳 .. @caeloscadere]

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her cold , hard stare lingers on his eyes for a moment , incredulous .

“ ﹙ .. ﹚ is this a poor excuse for a joke .ᐣ I told you to think about your failure ﹠. figure out how you can fix this . ” shifting to turn on her heel ,
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[𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐁𝐄𝐀𝐓 𝐃𝐀𝐑𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆. — ✘ @L0VEDBYDEATH]

Ronan's voice was far from his usual performance. Carrying a weaker accent with a rural lilt; his posh persona burnt away.

His eyes quiver as he struggles for the right words.

' I . . . failed protocol? Why am I here? Why am I punished? '

[♱ ‍ ℰ𝘴͟𝘱͟𝘦͟𝘳 .. @caeloscadere]

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temporarily speak in her mind .

“ go on , ronan . use your words . ”
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[♱ ‍ ℰ𝘴͟𝘱͟𝘦͟𝘳 .. @caeloscadere]

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had esper not had the humanity conditioned out of her mind at such a young age , she might have felt empathy for the creature enclosed ﹠. crisped by the sun . since that was not the case , a brow would lift curiously , powers allowing him to
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[𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐁𝐄𝐀𝐓 𝐃𝐀𝐑𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆. — ✘ @L0VEDBYDEATH]

Lips part, but no words are formed, the muzzle keeping his mouth open and throat painfully dry. The burnt creature inside the coffin letting out low animal sounds, completely broken. His eyes are glassy, but they look to her like a dog to it's master when it's dinner is +

[♱ ‍ ℰ𝘴͟𝘱͟𝘦͟𝘳 .. @caeloscadere]

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the little window , a brow quirked curiously , “ what do you want , dog .ᐣ ”
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[♱ ‍ ℰ𝘴͟𝘱͟𝘦͟𝘳 .. @caeloscadere]

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it had been days since she’d left ronan to rot in that coffin for his failures , not a sound made . the sudden scratching at its lid comes as a shock , considering how many days he had been forced to go without sustenance .

peering in through
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[𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐁𝐄𝐀𝐓 𝐃𝐀𝐑𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆. — ✘ @L0VEDBYDEATH]

Scratching claws into the roof of his casket, trying to get @caeloscadere's attention.

He had woken up with no recollection of how he had gotten in this hell.

Nor what he had done to deserve it. . .

[♱ ‍ ℰ𝘴͟𝘱͟𝘦͟𝘳 .. @caeloscadere]

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she takes a step back as the lid with several holes in the cover hovers above him .

“ really think about how you’ve failed us , ﹠. consider how you can do better next time . ”
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[♱ ‍ ℰ𝘴͟𝘱͟𝘦͟𝘳 .. @caeloscadere]

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“ oh .. I’m sorry , did you say something .ᐣ ” sadistic smile , pausing a moment before shrugging . “ must’ve been the wind . nighty night , sweet prince . don’t let the bed bugs bite .. can’t say the same about the sunlight . ”
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[𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐁𝐄𝐀𝐓 𝐃𝐀𝐑𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆. — ✘ @L0VEDBYDEATH]

He pulls back and groans behind the muzzles heavy plate. For a moment there's aggression, snarling threats that will never be heard, but as his back hits the crude lining of the coffin the sounds before more desperate. A broken animal desperate for a way out.

In a way, he's +

[♱ ‍ ℰ𝘴͟𝘱͟𝘦͟𝘳 .. @caeloscadere]

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“ I hope you put sunscreen on , I hear there’s a heatwave ﹠. clear skies . ”
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[♱ ‍ ℰ𝘴͟𝘱͟𝘦͟𝘳 .. @caeloscadere]

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“ I’m severely disappointed in you , pup , but I must admit ——— I don’t mind the sound of your cries guiding me to a peaceful sleep . ” an invisible force lifts him off the ground , following close behind as she guides him to that tormenting coffin .
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[𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐁𝐄𝐀𝐓 𝐃𝐀𝐑𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆. — ✘ @L0VEDBYDEATH]

For the first time in years, Ronan tries to jerk away from the oncoming chains. He doesn't escape, instead just falling back on his ass with no ability to catch his fall, writhing in discomfort before the iron overwhelms and his eyes are made glassy and pleading.

His head+

[♱ ‍ ℰ𝘴͟𝘱͟𝘦͟𝘳 .. @caeloscadere]

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lip jutting out in a faux pout . hands held behind her back , circling , “ you know what that meaaaaaans .~ ”
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[♱ ‍ ℰ𝘴͟𝘱͟𝘦͟𝘳 .. @caeloscadere]

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confession is less than disappointing , head tilting to the side despite her back facing ronan , a small smile plastered to her lips . soft tsking , the show of the wave of her hand conjuring thorny iron ﹠. muzzle once more . slow turn , lower
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[𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐁𝐄𝐀𝐓 𝐃𝐀𝐑𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆. — ✘ @L0VEDBYDEATH]

He showers before he returns to @caeloscadere.
Warm showers weren't always a privilege he received and he wanted the scent of David off of him.

Steeling his mind as he moves to loom behind her.

" I could not find the targets. I believe they fled. "

[♱ ‍ ℰ𝘴͟𝘱͟𝘦͟𝘳 .. @caeloscadere]

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“ * 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘦 . ” a wave of her hand causes thorny iron materialize ﹠. wrap around his body , weighing him down into the ground .

“ he’s not worth the trouble , powers . save yourself . you used to do it so well . ”
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[♱ ‍ ℰ𝘴͟𝘱͟𝘦͟𝘳 .. @caeloscadere]

@CRUELM0RALS ⠀
you had your chance , max . I have my orders . stand down . this is my final warning .
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[♱ ‍ ℰ𝘴͟𝘱͟𝘦͟𝘳 .. @caeloscadere]

@CRUELM0RALS ⠀
no , max , you’re something worse . you’re a father who failed , who has so much to lose . choose your next words wisely .
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[♱ ‍ ℰ𝘴͟𝘱͟𝘦͟𝘳 .. @caeloscadere]

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good .

﹙ as she rises , the binds evaporate , leaving ronan wallowing on his knees . ﹚ go . * 𝙣𝙤𝙬 .
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[𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐁𝐄𝐀𝐓 𝐃𝐀𝐑𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆. — ✘ @L0VEDBYDEATH]

(* The chains show his fear before he can quell it, the links clinking softly as he quivers with fear. The thought of burning flesh, the slow simmering of skin, the spoon-feeding of blood when he is too weak to complain. )

(* His pupils are blown wide as he stares up at her. +

[♱ ‍ ℰ𝘴͟𝘱͟𝘦͟𝘳 .. @caeloscadere]

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to kill . all backed by the sweet melody of their eventual demise , whether by your hand or mine . ﹙ pointer finger slips beneath his chin , demanding his eyes . ﹚ understand .ᐣ
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[♱ ‍ ℰ𝘴͟𝘱͟𝘦͟𝘳 .. @caeloscadere]

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﹙ kneeling before the other , soft tsks click from her tongue . ﹚ oh , no , darling . not a trip to the sun enough to kill you . no , death is too freeing .. too merciful . a new ray of sunlight filtered into your coffin for each boy you fail
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[𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐁𝐄𝐀𝐓 𝐃𝐀𝐑𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆. — ✘ @L0VEDBYDEATH]

(* The iron makes eyelids heavy, jaw hung open around the metal plate. He crumbles to his knees, breathing slowing, eyes swimming for focus. Still he smiles. He'd like that. )

[♱ ‍ ℰ𝘴͟𝘱͟𝘦͟𝘳 .. @caeloscadere]

@CRUELM0RALS ⠀
I’m afraid it’s past time to make arrangements , max . there’s an outrage , ﹠. your boys aren’t helping . it’s nothing personal . you can always try again later .
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