Louis and Armand in a moment of reluctance. Armand is feeling concerned but knows he can’t ask why, how do you break it to him that he’s to blame for the relationship being DOA. Really threw the baby out with the bath water when you got rid of Claudia and Co., champ.
Usually I highlight with orange or yellow but pink became the color this time around.
I’ve had soooooo many requests for Armand and Marius sitting in my inbox and finally drew it! The pose is inspired by SEVERAL Gaston Bussière paintings, he is a master of hugs- more specifically his paintings of Elsa and Lohengrin. So tender!
I wanted to do some splendid looking clothing and did not have to stray far for inspiration. @amadeo-child-of-the-renaissance is an AMAZING costume designer this Amadeo was the reference. As for Marius, please admire tico_cosplay and her amazing portrayal. VC is such a small and talented community, I feel so lucky to take part!
This is also a thank you to all of the amazing Armand rpers I’ve had the pleasure of writing with. You’re all so sweet and talented and bring so many fascinating images to life. ❤
Rating: Eventual E Words: 4281 Pairing(s): Marius/Pandora, Pandora/Akasha, Marius/Pandora/Akasha. Summary: Daniel’s gone back to Armand, Marius is feeling sorry for himself, Pandora calls him on his bullshit.
Notes: I’ve been chiseling away at this for months lmao TA DA. In my mind this is a one shot but as of now it’s around 22k so Tumblr told me to break it into chapters a while back when I asked. SHRUG!! Anyway big shoutout to @superhiki for reading the WIP at random intervals the last couple months and keeping me motivated. 😀 THANKS BUD ILU. ALSO THANKS @sheepskeleton for pointing me in the direction of some helpful ANCIENT POETRY STUFF. 😀 😀
If you guys want an example of incredibly well written women in sexy situations please read this. Pandora absolutely takes none of Marius’ nonsense and STILL gets the goods, attagirl!
I really do love this and haven’t read anything before where a character held their ground so well against… coddling. Truly gracious and merciful without giving someone in need only enough rope to hang themselves with.
Perfect Marius characterization, an excellent balance of what makes him ‘charming’ (his ability to manipulate) but in the hands of someone who can wring out all the nonsense and find the delicate person beneath all the bravado.
Request for Louis and Lestat “KISSY KISSY”. Louis is trying to be coy and act like he doesn’t dig this but…. Anyway, this scene is maybe one of the times Lestat mentions in TVL where Louis would come to him desperate for affection and to be reminded that Lestat desires him.
♛Ah, fashion. One of my favorite topics. So much can be conveyed in fashion, a story adorning the body. Whatever gender you are, clothes do speak for you before you open your mouth. Certain people insist on advertising themselves as the bargain-bin at a thrift store *sharp glance at Louis.*
To your question, badass and girly is a delicious pairing. Think pastel colors bound with harsh blacks or metals. Something innocent coexisting with something threatening.
We’re talking
baby doll dresses, lace, floral prints, mixed with protective gear like fingerless gloves, thick jeans or leather vests. Weaponize it with studs, combat boots. Show you’ve been through battles with messy hair, bunched up in plastic barrettes or wild ribbons. Courtney Love, Taylor Momsen, and my own Tough Cookie have done well with that combination. Bold lipstick and eye makeup if you choose to do so, like war paint.
Think to yourself: My mother made me wear this dress when I was 12, I hated it, and I’m rebelling now when I couldn’t before. Don’t mistake my beauty for weakness, I’m equipped for a physical fight. Steel-toed boots and spiked jewelry are a warning that you make offensive attacks, thick leather for defense. Just because you may have lively colors, florals for peace, and soft textures, you’re no frail creature to be f*cked with.
//ooc: @superhiki had a great addition, which Lestat should have stated, but maybe he implied it:
And competence! You can dress however you want and BE a badass by being self reliant! Spikes are a costume, going to the DMV with all the paperwork you need completed filed in a nice folder and the attitude like you’re on a beach and not a rotting government building is arcane badassery that most people can’t handle. Now imagine that control of the situation but you’re also dressed like a fucking rockstar. Powerful.
@discoblight said: (( On the topic of vampire babies- Baby Jenks was pregnant (well, miscarrying) while she was made into a vampire, and it seems only she became vampiric! So I think your headcanon is correct. The body would either expel or absorb.
^Thank you, I forgot about this! Right, that was why Baby Jenks was dying:
[…and just started wondering if Anne Rice has ever addressed what would happen if a pregnant human was made into a vampire?]
Lestat does have a dream about going back to the Auvergne and turning his whole family into vampires, infants included D-: Other than that, no other mention in canon and not in any interview or book signing I’ve heard of. Maybe my followers know? Interesting question!
My thoughts on it under the cut in case of too gorey for some ppl. But in short, I don’t think that the baby would become a vampire, bc it REALLY couldn’t fend for itself. Claudia was a child but at least she could had mental capacity, could talk, was ambulatory, and had teeth that could be transformed into fangs.
(I don’t think I’ve seen any vampire babies in any other media EXCEPT for the one in Twilight, she had rapid growth or smtg? It was confusing.)
Hit the jump for more, possibly squicky thoughts, but no graphics.
“She’d been bleeding to death, the doctor had done it to her all right, the baby was gone and all, but she was going to die too, he’d cut something in there, and she was so high on heroin she didn’t give a damn.” – QOTD
@superhiki said: But it would be kinda cool for a due mother and child to be turned and for the both of them to more or less be a super powerful unit of some fashion…. mom super physical and baby a mind gift
That could be awesome and terrifying… I don’t think it’s been done before! it reminds me of Krang from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles…
I-want-my-IWTV 
