10-20-2019, 07:43 PM
It would be stupid to say that Eddie wasn't entirely awe-struck, especially considering a man who'd so often slip by as smoothly as a shadow was instead stood fixedly, reeling in whatever confused and befuddled sensation had overcome him. All the questions that'd been left unsolved, buried in the back of his mind, had been exposed once more. Was Monroe alive? Was she out there somewhere? Where did she go? Why did she never say goodbye? Why couldn't his family and all of their associates find her family? How could a family one day go and disappear without a trace? All that Eddie could think clearly in that very moment was: Shit. Monroe was back.
He was almost wary as he draped his coat over her shoulders, seeing it as nothing more than the innate desire to get her feeling warm again. After all, the wind chill was biting and it showed no sign of dwindling. Before he knew it, however, Monroe had stepped closer and pulled him into a hug. Hesitation had Ed freezing momentarily, body tense for a moment before he relaxed into the embrace, hugging Monroe back gently until she pulled away. Only then had he noticed the eyes that looked so traumatized, tears threatening to spill.
❝ Everybody's dead, Eddie. ❞
❝ What? ❞ The first and only thing that had come to mind was spluttered out by Eddie, staring across at Monroe with slightly widened eyes. Her family was dead? Her entire family? As she further elaborated, Eddie lowered his gaze as he uttered softly, ❝ Shit... ❞ Well, that'd not been something that he'd expected. Sure, the idea of the family dead was a question which lingered in his mind for years now, but this confirmation of the truth was still as shocking.
Monroe was searching for someone to place her trust in, anyone to take her back to what once was. If Eddie was in her shoes, he'd be the last person to approach looking for some guidance, but then again Ed rarely thought too highly of himself as a trustworthy man. He was raised on confidence tricks and betrayal, but Monroe already knew that and yet trusted him wholeheartedly regardless. He was silent for a moment, not even appearing to contemplate her request. Just quiet. Frozen in place. And then-
❝ There's a - uh - lodge further up the mountain. Lets get you warm and settled in - everyone is more or less nice around here, I think you'd fit in. ❞ He explained quietly, resting a hand on the top of her back to lead her uphill. He'd willingly accept her request with no questions asked. After all, despite all the years apart, Eddie still cared.
He was still utterly shocked; Monroe had been dead in his life for years, yet welcoming her back into his life felt effortless - he supposed that was what love was. Even though they were no longer together, he viewed her in such a positive light. Friends at the very least - it felt great to have her in his life again. Eyes flitted over towards Monroe, and he was as assertive and assuring as ever. ❝ You're all right. I'll make sure of it. ❞
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⋟ edmund theodore stirling-moray // ed, eddie, moray
⋟ goes by the name edmund moray
⋟ male // he/him
⋟ twenty three // ages real time // born seventh august
⋟ general of flintlock lodge // formerly a traveler with his family
⋟ product of an organized crime family, his father the mob boss
⋟ joined FL two years ago
appearance.
⋟ faceclaim - finn cole
⋟ voice claim - finn cole
⋟ 5'9ft // stocky, well-built frame
⋟ muted blue eyes and dirty blonde hair
⋟ physical health - 100% // current injuries: none
⋟ mental health - 100% // N/A
personality.
⋟ quiet in nature but confident in himself
⋟ completely fearless, almost foolishly so
⋟ insensitive and callous // cares for very few
⋟ very calm and calculative // always planning in his head
⋟ disciplined and practices good self-control
⋟ very flirtatious and persuasive // overly lustful
⋟ aloof and untrustworthy // jealous and deceitful
⋟ tactful and knows how to get what he wants
⋟ can be very nasty when he wants to be
⋟ but can also be very protective and faithful too
⋟ has a strong set of morals // has the quality of honor
relationships.
⋟ alfred stirling x leonora moray // both deceased
⋟ three older brothers // alfonso, thomas & franklin
⋟ the fifth stirling-moray brother, dominik, was killed
⋟ two younger half-siblings // henry & ida
⋟ bisexual but he stays silent about homosexual activity
⋟ husband to blake moray
⋟ father of thomas moray and charlotte moray
⋟ owns a west highland terrier, angus
interaction.
⋟ storage // playlist // pinterest
⋟ physically: very hard // mentally: hard
⋟ father taught him how to kill at a young age
⋟ insensitive towards injuring or killing others // will do so without hesitation
⋟ mentally, he is slowly becoming undone from stress, grief and guilt
⋟ often found guarding the lodge with a rifle
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He was almost wary as he draped his coat over her shoulders, seeing it as nothing more than the innate desire to get her feeling warm again. After all, the wind chill was biting and it showed no sign of dwindling. Before he knew it, however, Monroe had stepped closer and pulled him into a hug. Hesitation had Ed freezing momentarily, body tense for a moment before he relaxed into the embrace, hugging Monroe back gently until she pulled away. Only then had he noticed the eyes that looked so traumatized, tears threatening to spill.
❝ Everybody's dead, Eddie. ❞
❝ What? ❞ The first and only thing that had come to mind was spluttered out by Eddie, staring across at Monroe with slightly widened eyes. Her family was dead? Her entire family? As she further elaborated, Eddie lowered his gaze as he uttered softly, ❝ Shit... ❞ Well, that'd not been something that he'd expected. Sure, the idea of the family dead was a question which lingered in his mind for years now, but this confirmation of the truth was still as shocking.
Monroe was searching for someone to place her trust in, anyone to take her back to what once was. If Eddie was in her shoes, he'd be the last person to approach looking for some guidance, but then again Ed rarely thought too highly of himself as a trustworthy man. He was raised on confidence tricks and betrayal, but Monroe already knew that and yet trusted him wholeheartedly regardless. He was silent for a moment, not even appearing to contemplate her request. Just quiet. Frozen in place. And then-
❝ There's a - uh - lodge further up the mountain. Lets get you warm and settled in - everyone is more or less nice around here, I think you'd fit in. ❞ He explained quietly, resting a hand on the top of her back to lead her uphill. He'd willingly accept her request with no questions asked. After all, despite all the years apart, Eddie still cared.
He was still utterly shocked; Monroe had been dead in his life for years, yet welcoming her back into his life felt effortless - he supposed that was what love was. Even though they were no longer together, he viewed her in such a positive light. Friends at the very least - it felt great to have her in his life again. Eyes flitted over towards Monroe, and he was as assertive and assuring as ever. ❝ You're all right. I'll make sure of it. ❞
[align=center][div style="width: 350px; text-align: justify; font-family:verdana; font-size: 7px;"][spoiler=tags :: updated 10/17]basics.
⋟ edmund theodore stirling-moray // ed, eddie, moray
⋟ goes by the name edmund moray
⋟ male // he/him
⋟ twenty three // ages real time // born seventh august
⋟ general of flintlock lodge // formerly a traveler with his family
⋟ product of an organized crime family, his father the mob boss
⋟ joined FL two years ago
appearance.
⋟ faceclaim - finn cole
⋟ voice claim - finn cole
⋟ 5'9ft // stocky, well-built frame
⋟ muted blue eyes and dirty blonde hair
⋟ physical health - 100% // current injuries: none
⋟ mental health - 100% // N/A
personality.
⋟ quiet in nature but confident in himself
⋟ completely fearless, almost foolishly so
⋟ insensitive and callous // cares for very few
⋟ very calm and calculative // always planning in his head
⋟ disciplined and practices good self-control
⋟ very flirtatious and persuasive // overly lustful
⋟ aloof and untrustworthy // jealous and deceitful
⋟ tactful and knows how to get what he wants
⋟ can be very nasty when he wants to be
⋟ but can also be very protective and faithful too
⋟ has a strong set of morals // has the quality of honor
relationships.
⋟ alfred stirling x leonora moray // both deceased
⋟ three older brothers // alfonso, thomas & franklin
⋟ the fifth stirling-moray brother, dominik, was killed
⋟ two younger half-siblings // henry & ida
⋟ bisexual but he stays silent about homosexual activity
⋟ husband to blake moray
⋟ father of thomas moray and charlotte moray
⋟ owns a west highland terrier, angus
interaction.
⋟ storage // playlist // pinterest
⋟ physically: very hard // mentally: hard
⋟ father taught him how to kill at a young age
⋟ insensitive towards injuring or killing others // will do so without hesitation
⋟ mentally, he is slowly becoming undone from stress, grief and guilt
⋟ often found guarding the lodge with a rifle
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