For the first time in many years, Baran finds himself keeping secrets from those he loves. He tells himself that every living thing deserves a chance. He tells himself that understanding is always preferable to destruction. What he fears most is that he may be wrong. Render: @draumade.bsky.social

And this is timeline wise where we're at. Simon visited Sam "last night" and Sev was taken home by Hektor in the morning. It's now the Morning of the 31st of October. 🙃 Posts tonight!! Woo! If you want to know wtf is happening or need a refresher, scroll down my profile.

Have you ever noticed how there's no trace of Sam in this house he lives in? It's because it's all kept in a bag by his boots. He's been ready to run from this situation for years. He's abandoned his life before, he could do it again.

"Right. Wha's he look like?" "Blond." "He in a suit?" "No?!" "Good. I hate telling mormons to fuck off. RIght. Gimme a min."

"DAD PLEASE WAKE UP!!!" "Fuck me. What. Who? You say dad or was I dreamin'?" "Tham, there's a man outside." "But did you just call me dad tho?" "Tham please. He's really weird and I want to do my colouring."

There's rules about waking up Sam. If he's sleeping, please let him. He's either full speed around the house and this is him burning out, or he's just home from work. "Tham...?" Nothing. "ThaaaaAAAaaaAAAAam?" Nope.

A few nights before... "Samuel Riley in?" "AH. You scared me?! "Samuel Riley, is he in." "Uh... depends who's asking." "Boy." "Um..."

Who could that be? Who has Simon feeling like he's second guessing the woman of his dreams perfect character?

Takes a few pints to realise it, but "That boy's a liar." What he said were all lies. The rumours were all true about him.

No, not entirely. Simon was trying to find the courage to ask Severine something at her home, but he found it hard to face her. She would never do the things she's accused of. She's far too gentle. Too sweet.

Did anyone wonder why Simon was hanging around the square? Coincidence? (The Gaslightening Continues)

"You're still coming tonight? With Julio and his girlfriend?" This Halloween party seems to be the only thing that has kept Severine sane. The only thing she's been looking forward to in the middle of this nightmare. "Of course. We wouldn't miss it."

"You haven't said his name." "He wouldn't want me to." Severine answered Hektor's question by evading it. He was right. "When is Felix home." "A few more hours." "Then you are welcome to stay here a few more hours, and then I will take you home, and you will tell me when you think I should leave."

Hektor has never quite trusted death unless he caused it himself.

Someone has in-fact been listening. He has an idea on what is going on. Severine didn't come here to speak to her sister. She came here for Hektor's presence and protection until Felix returns.

"Did he hurt you?" "No." "Severine?? You're shaking. Give me your hand?"

"You forget that I can take what I want from you, whenever I want. 'Yes' and 'No' won't protect you from me. I listen to you as a kindness, and you throw it in my face. No wonder your husband goes elsewhere for affection when you struggle so hard against it."

"I don't think my rage against Felix is my own. I think I've let something in out of loneliness and upset, the same way Felix did. Although the monster in our marriage isn't just some blonde with crow's feet, but something far more dangerous."

It happened quickly. Severine was on the ground and Reynart no longer wore his 'kind' face. "See what happens when I'm not there to support you? Look at yourself. This could have been prevented if you had simply let me do as I please."

"How violent, especially when I've softened the way I look at you." "Remove your hand." "It's fine where it is." "I said no-" "Have it your way."

"Finally accepting your affection for me, or are you just unsure where to rest your gaze?" "I'm trying to see what colour your eyes are." "I haven't seen my own face since I was a man. I assume brown or blue." "They're black. Not brown, but black. It's like looking down the dark barrel of a gun."

"Any better?" There's no response. He's lost somewhere for a moment. "You remind me of a pet I once had. I treated it poorly despite loving it so dearly." "What was it?" "A rabbit." "They're gentle things. They can't handle fear." "This one could, until it couldn't. Its little heart failed it."

You did not wake me up at 4am to tell me you got taught to dance by Tall, Dark and Handsome. Who is he? I might thank him. You dance like one of my seizures." "That's not the trouble, Cami."

"You weren't lying for once. You are terrible. You'd probably dance better on broken legs." That hand is far too low for Severine's comfort. "Please remove your hand." "I'm trying to make you straighten your back." "Remove it." "Straighten. Your. Back."

"I don't feel comfortable talking about this with Hektor around." "Hektor isn't listening. Watch. HEKTOR, what are we talking about!?" .... there is a pause here, and the sound of his hound waking up. "Yes Camille you look amazing." "See? He doesn't give a shit."

"Can I interrupt?" "You interrupted me to ask if you could interrupt me?" "Yes. You're having an emotional affair." "No I am not." "Here. Say you won the lottery, who is the first person you'd call?" "You, most likely. I'm not great at spending money." "Eugh...You're adorable sometimes."

"I've never responded positively to the word "no". You're dancing with me."

"What do you mean you can't dance." "I can't dance! My parents forced me into ballet and I was sent home the first day." "I don't believe that. You're being coy." "Reynart, I'm serious. I didn't even dance at my own wedding. No."

Severine retells her evening. The Full Moon was not kind to her tonight.

"Tell me what happened. It's my job to give a shit, or at least pretend to." "You're such a bitch." "It's called honesty and it's a rare trait in the family. Appreciate it."

"I'm so sorry. I'm an ugly crier." "You're not, my love. You're very chic. If the lighting was better and your tights weren't laddered you'd look like a Vogue spread. What's the matter? Has Felix done something-" "I think I'm in trouble, Cami. I think I'm in a lot of trouble."

Severine's dramatics are arguably worse than Camille's. Hektor can handle his wife, he can't handle Severine. There never is a solution to his sister-in-laws problems. He remains in the living-room only for his wife's protection though he'd much rather be in bed.

The dog isn't bothered, so that's some good news. Bad news, it's exactly what Hektor thought. "Would you like me to fetch your sister." "Hektor-" "I won't ask, because it's not my business. Do you want Camille." "Yes please." "Very well."

"HEKTOR. Get up. I heard something." "It's nothing." "NOTHING? What if it's a murderer? Or even worse, A THIEF? Think of all the nice things I own they'd like to steal that 𝐲𝐨𝐮 would have to replace." "*old man noises*" That got him moving, however, Hektor might already know what it is.

"You alright big boy? They cancel your favourite cartoon?" "Dad... I actually don't think he's okay." Neither of them will admit that they do 𝐧𝐨𝐭 want to enter this cage quite yet.

Felix is the newest wolfman and has far less experience. It's normal he turns first, however, this is excessively early. The moon isn't even at it's highest.

There's a very large noise coming from the cage. It makes Val jump and Quin excited. Felix is always some good fun on a Full Moon. "Felix! Sounds like you're sodomising a monkey down there." No response. Just huffs and snarls. "I thought that was really funny?" "DAD."

"WHEN have you ever used this thing." "Hundreds of times." "Name one occasion you've brewed anything" "?????!!!!!" Please don't start arguing before you get to the cage. "Val, if you don't start acting right, I will put you in that vat and brew you. Fruity Bitch Brew." "Fuck you-"

"He's late" "Idiot can't tell the time unless he counts it on his fingers." "Don't be a dick. He's actually brain damaged." "Lobotomised himself by sticking crayons up his nose." "aha." These two can't wait any longer or they risk transforming in the open. Felix will have to figure this out himself

Gers.

"Does this friend have a name?" "He does, and you've met him. I'll see you tomorrow morning." "Right." "Say hi to Marie for me." "Say hi to your friend for me." Who THE FUCK IS THIS GUY.

Anger arrived earlier than usual. It's important Felix gets to Gers quickly. He can't risk transforming at home. "Baby, have you seen my grilled cheese trousers?" She's busy messing with something. "Baby, have you see- what are you wearing?" "A dress. I'm going to see my friend."

"It really goes to show which one of us is left-brained and which one of us is right-brained. Come on. You're wasting our time together." Fucking... Bitch...

"Simon. I can't believe I didn't think of that. You're so imaginative thinking about me with other men. I could never ever imagine you with someone else, and yet it happened. Give me more ideas, seeing as you're an expert at stepping outside of marriages."

"You know, it would make sense. You want to get back at me and Sari-" She shrieked? 'That's a brilliant idea! I didn't even think of that!" "What."

Heavy boots stop in place. "What was that about?" "What was what about?" "You were nice to Simon." "Was I?" "You hate Simon." "I hate a lot of things at the moment and Simon is not close to the top of that list."

Felix just wants to know who he might be losing Severine to.

No idea what they're on about. Felix isn't listening. Would Sev get back at him through Simon? Simon's was his boss, Sari still loves him, he's also Sev's type (big, ugly). It would make sense? Would it though? Sev's aversion to anything Sari related is fierce, as Felix witnessed the other night.

This miserable cuck... "Simon?" and OF COURSE he jumps up with excitement. Simon's thing for Severine is very open knowledge between these two. There was a time they'd torture him with ....wait Is Simon the 'friend' she goes to when she's upset with Felix? Why is she smiling? Was that a wave?