12 Aug 2021, 18:23
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Forward Dated Mid September
Dearest Katherine,
I hope the school year has started off well for you. I had secretly been heartbroken when I didn't see your lovely face during Summer Camp but alas not everyone goes. It was.. quite wild between spin the bottle and truth or dare games to say the least. Oh and if you were wondering, nothing happened so don't worry.
As it is already pretty cold over here, I can't imagine it must be any warmer at Hogwarts, no? Your red lipstick that you wore to the Blossom Ball still haunts my mind faintly and I thought I could get you something of that color for the winter. As much as I would've preferred making you a handmade scarf or gloves that would have turned out horribly. Instead I spotted this in a shop near my home village and bought it for you. I hope you enjoy it, but if not I'm sure you could use it as a small bed for a pet or perhaps a mug coaster.
Speaking of the cold, I know Winter Break isn't for awhile but perhaps we could meet up somewhere in the middle. I don't believe I told you where I live hm? I live in a decently populated town called Örebro. It's in Sweden. We have a few acres of land, for being a rather wealthy family my father chose a smaller house to blend in more I assume. One of the only smart things he has ever done. Perhaps I could send you pictures of it sometime, although the front is mainly a garden, run by my mother of course she takes pride in it the house itself just has.. lots of windows and high white pillars and arches. So much for blending in huh?
What about you? If you don't mind me asking that is. I can't recall if you told me much about your family. Or if you did, please forgive me my memory has failed me. Note that I am not good at small talk so do whatever you can to distract me or lead me on to new questions.
I eagerly await your reply,
~ Milosh Rehnquist
@Katherine Labrouder
♡ Life is just a trip, don't let it trip you up - Cash Campbell
12 Aug 2021, 22:58
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Dear Milo,
Yes, school has started off well for me, well for now I guess. I hope school has treated you well too, I also hope you are taking care of yourself. Ah I apologise for your heartbreak I promise that I will make it up to you somehow, I wouldn't like to see an angel heartbroken. I've heard that the summer camps are quite wild hopefully you have enjoyed it.
Don't worry I don't think you are the type to be quite reckless, So I didn't worry about anything, I trust you.I have also received ur gift, it truly is beautiful it has some of your essence and style, you do have a good eye and I shall wear it and to make sure I do I might send a photo. I too have been thinking deeply of you.
I miss your warmth that you emit its quite enchanting, it sure has left its marks on me. Ah what shall I do. I do apologise for not getting you something back,I just want to make sure its something worth your eyes and time. Anything you make is good enough for me, But until I find something for you please do warm up I wouldn't want you to get sick.
Oh yes I would love to meet up with you again, and yes I have heard of Örebro before. Fun fact Sweden is one of my favorite countries. Its extremely beautiful,Luleå is one of my favorite cities to visit, My cousin has a small villa there but I haven't been in contact with him in years. Actually this is the first time I talk about him in a long while.
I understand pure blood families have another definition of small houses. From your description I already know its beautiful, your mother probably has great taste from what I heard from you. Ah my family, No I haven't spoken about them. Hm lets start with basics then, I am pureblood all of the family is (you probably know that).
I am an only child and heiress for my family, actually my parents were not in an arranged marriage which is rare in pure blood families.Im not getting into one either, its hard to speak about my parents much, I wouldn't want to scare you away. My parents and family are blood purists and I have to be one too since it isn't my choice.
Most stuff I do is because of my father, he's the type to think emotions are weak , that's why when we are invited over to balls we look like death eaters . I mean we are not but even butlers are scared to call our names out in balls, since we do look quite intimidating and scary even I feel bad for the butlers they look like they will faint any second.
I don't speak much about them since I don't want to scare anyone away,I mean the closest thing that you probably might or might not seen about my family is a snake ring a silver one that I wore in our first meeting it had green emerald eyes every Labrouder has one. I think this is the slightest description of my family that I can give you now.
Who knows maybe if we get closer I could tell you more. But feel free to ask any questions if you are curious, shoot me anything that's on your mind. Talking about that I haven't told you were I lived have I ? I live in High Wycombe, England In the labrouder Manor,You should totally come over some time.
I think it would be better to show you it then describe it to you, if I do describe it you might just think it's a castle in hell, if you want pictures do tell me I can send them to you. Whats your family like?
Anyways sorry for the extremely long letter.Hope it arrives to you safely and please do take care of yourself I wouldn't want an angel to get hurt in any way possible!
I shall wait for you reply
-Katherine Labrouder
@Annie Morgan
Happiness can be found even in the darkest times,If one only remembers to turn on the light.
23 Aug 2021, 05:16
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@Katherine LabrouderDear Katherine,
School is same old same old, I grow older, school gets harder and I'm supposed to become wiser. Alas I don't know if the last part is true. Well this angel won't be heartbroken anymore since you actually responded to my letter. I wasn't sure if I was just going to be ignored, but you have answered my prayers and haven't left me to question my sanity and be bored out of my mind, so thank you for that.
Ah I am glad you liked the gift, it wasn't much but if it counts, I thought of you when I saw it. I hope it becomes good use to you in the future and you think of me when you wear it. I emit warmth hm? Perhaps it is the sparks we create when we are together? Haha, but no please don't apologize for not getting me anything, the gift was out of the blue and I never expect anything in return. Your replies and knowing you are well are gift enough for me.
Ah you have heard of my hometown, how nice. It warms my heart that you think of my home-country in such a light manor. I mean it is safe to say your family has been around or at least traveled a lot. For a Pureblooded family, my dad suggests people come to us, he is quite proud of the home. I just believe him to be stubborn and never wanting to leave the house. Maybe if he did more he'd look less grumpy and be nicer? But who am I to judge, I get my moodiness from him and my skin hasn't seen the light of day since Summer Camp.
I have always detested arranged marriages, surprisingly most modern day Pureblooded families do as well or well have at least become more flexible, but some like to stay strict, my father coming from one of them. He and my mother were an arranged marriage and well, it's a miracle they are still together. As for me, I know I was supposed to be set in an arranged marriage although my father hasn't come to a conclusion that there is a good match for me. So that's a good and bad thing I guess since apparently they choose this sort of thing when you are 10 if not younger. In all honesty I could die happy being a lonely old man, probably better than some snob he'd put me with anyways. I don't even want to ask, even if I were curious, then he'd think I want to marry someone. Okay enough about marriage. Ew gross stuff.
You describe your father as if he is death himself. And I thought mine was bad. We actually don't attend balls that much, or if we do well I scatter to the corner of the room and try to avoid contact with everyone for as long as possible. Do you know how many sweaty hands I have to shake and fake smiles I have to give? Sometimes the idea of running away seems tempting. But god knows I couldn't survive on my own. Or maybe I am just not giving myself enough credit. Probably could, don't want to.
I do remember your rings actually, very pretty and mysterious. It seems that with everything you wear and how you carry yourself, those two words always can describe you. I would indeed love to visit you sometimes, perhaps even as scary as you describe your dad it would be better than my place. I don't want my father's burning eyes boring a hole through you nor my brothers even catching a glimpse at you. My mother is the only one I trust around people I have over. She can behave herself at the very least, sometimes she becomes closer with my own friends due to her caring nature. It's odd that she and my father well, had me. He seems happier with the other two so I joked that he should've stopped at one. Yeah well mum didn't like my joke. Yup, you guessed it I am a momma's boy. I've never regretted staying on her good side, especially for the food.
Don't worry about the long letter, I bet mine is even longer. I promise to take care of myself if you promise to behave yourself, my little demon.
Until I next write to you,
~ Milo, your angel
♡ Life is just a trip, don't let it trip you up - Cash Campbell
24 Aug 2021, 02:04
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Dear Milo,
Oh, why wouldn't I respond to you? I mean I can never forget an angel that caught my eye. Hm, what do people say? Ah yes, you are indeed one of a kind. The type that shines so bright, that it's the only thing you see, even when you close your eyes. I guess that's why I called you an angel, and because you had noticed this devil.
Ah yes, don't worry I shall use it, I already think of you with or without the beanie although it sure would make me think of you extra. But I think ill need your warmth more than the beanie to actually warm me up. hahaha, But it will warm me up, for now, Thank you again for that. Hm, you think it's the sparks? Maybe it is.
I mean Sweden has always had a place in my heart. If I visit Sweden again, I have to show you my favourite spots and you should show me yours. Maybe that would help you forget about your troubles if only for a few moments. I thought my father was the only person like this, I bet if my father and yours were to meet they would get along, I'm glad to know we are quite similar in the father section.
I don't think I have seen you in a moody state, Only your flirtatious side. You should show me more of you when we meet again, I want to see all the sides of you good and bad. I am glad you had a little freedom in the summer camp. I also don't understand this arranged marriage stuff, But could I be a little selfish? I'm kinda glad you aren't in one.
I'm the type of person who doesn't like to share. Like what's mine is mine. I don't like others taking my stuff so if that truly makes me selfish and possessive then so be it. It's quite general for anything, like friends and other stuff. But not in a crazy psychopathic way. It's just I was used to people taking everything from me, So I learned to take what's mine and keep it.
So I like you, why should someone else take you. Unless you want that then it's your choice. But true, marriage is quite boring. But I do agree with you I also would gladly die alone, probably will. Yes, my father is death himself, Haha I feel you, All the eyes on you and people who want to dance with you.
But hey, If we meet in a ball how about this, If you stay with me I promise I'll show you my true devilish side. I'll make the ball worth your while, after all, they don't call me a devil for no reason. I promise at the end of it you shall have that handsome smile of yours, that makes anyone's heart flutter, I mean it sure makes mine.
If you think my dad is better you truly do have a heart of a lion, But a visit from you would truly make me happy, haha I think I can handle your father, If mine is death itself then yours shouldn't be a problem. Although mind I ask why you wouldn't want your brothers to catch a glimpse of me? speaking about brothers i don't remember you mentioning them before.
What are they Like? mind telling me about them? Your mother sounds like a sweet and caring person, from what i heard from you it sounds like she cares for you deeply. Its quite cute that you are a mommas boys. Each time i hear from you it just proves that you are a rare one of a kind person, Im glad I met you milo.
Oh before i forget I guess you were too late with me not getting you a gift, This is just quite simple although i did have the symbol of dark wings on the metal to represent you, A fallen angel. I'm not sure if you wore accessories or not, some men don't like it since they think its feminine and all that. But i made sure it looked a bit normal to wear.
Hope you like it, You don't need to wear it if you don't like it. It was just something simple yet meaningful I thought of.
I will try to behave but no promises my sweet angel.
I shall wait for your reply
-Katherine L.
Bracelet Angel wings
@Annie Morgan
Happiness can be found even in the darkest times,If one only remembers to turn on the light.
25 Aug 2021, 23:14
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My dearest Kath,
It is good to hear that you actually want to talk to me and are not writing to me out of boredom. You shine bright too, but in your own way. I do not call you a devil for your dark nature as I have never truly met that side, but you are wise, mysterious and intriguing. I always lean more towards dark, whether it is humor or clothing.
Speaking of, I am absolutely thrilled with the bracelet. I shall wear it all the time. It is very simple yet I feel it is just enough to add a bit of spice to my everyday school robes. I hope you are willing to keep that promise of using me for heat when we meet up in the future, I will become your personal heater haha. I miss your cool touch. Believe me, Durmstrang is cold enough will all my bitter classmates, but yours is refreshing.
If our fathers get along all hell would break loose, who knows they might think we'd be a good pair together? It could've been a done deal if they met earlier. Boom, arranged marriage, not against someone I absolutely despise. Would have been a win-win in my books. Alas.. I wasn't truthful with you about arranged marriages earlier. I wouldn't have detested them if I hadn't been forced into one. I haven't met the family or the girl yet but my father figured it was time.
God I'm so sick of everything in my life being controlled. Hell if he knew I was writing letters to you or god forbid, I was happy well.. Being the third child and the youngest doesn't have it's benefits as all younger siblings say it does. My older brothers you wanted to know about them? Well they are spitting images of my father, smart, blood thirsty for power and flat out bullies. That's why I wouldn't want them laying a finger on you. If I ever were to meet you, I'd hope to keep you far from my family, or at least the masculine side of it.
You don't see me in a moody state because I hide it. Whether you believe me or not I try to keep my school and social life separated from my home life but being a pureblood.. that doesn't always work out well. A few years ago I was a lot worse off, never could see me smile unless on rare occasions. Well, things change and I started to block out my family, I stood up for myself and focused on my school work. I'm smarter than I look, I guess I owe my thanks to my mom because I got her brains. I've started thinking about the future.. aside from family and stuff. I want to be a Healer. Does that sound stupid?
Pfft me a rare person? You might be delusional there. I believe there is good in most people, they just don't show it or have had so much trauma and messed up stuff go on in their lives they refuse to. But thanks for the compliment anyways. I'm glad to have met you as well Kath. And er.. sorry for the ranting. I guess I should be apologizing to my quill, nearly snapped it in half a few times with how vigorously I've been writing.
Until we speak again,
~ Milo
Reducio
@Katherine Labrouder
♡ Life is just a trip, don't let it trip you up - Cash Campbell
26 Aug 2021, 17:53
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Dear Milo,
I am glad that you liked the bracelet, And I really am In need of your heat and warmth these past few days, For some reason, the world has turned cold or maybe it's just me? It's nice to know you enjoy my coldness as I enjoy your warmth. I just wanted to give an early apology for what I write, please don't take it into heart if I do say something wrong.
It's just I don't know how to comfort someone since I have never been comforted before. Let's start with the marriage deal, the only words I can give you is I don't know what to say. I am not pleased that you weren't truthful with me about this, But I understand your situation. I know it must suck and that you must be angry and frustrated.
One question I wanted to ask is what happens if you actually like the girl, you know, and wanted to give her a chance. Would you leave me in the dark? but that is not important what's important is your choice, it's in your hands milosh. You might think it's not but it really is, I have my good friend they are almost the same as you.
They are pureblood and got into an arranged marriage young but still, that didn't stop them, they are currently in one strong relationship, I didn't believe in love much, till I saw them with their partner. They were happy, even when I first met their partner I spat out my casual comments to my friend and their partner came out to me unknowing that it's our way of humour.
If I didn't stop talking I might have gotten a good beating, I needed my friend to break us apart. I haven't seen someone be so protective of someone else. The reason why I'm telling you this is even though they are in an arranged marriage it didn't stop them from living and loving. They still probably got their problems from time to time but who doesn't.
Milosh you can still live life with or without the arranged marriage, you can still love someone else with that arranged marriage, I know it might sound like a rebellion but as you said you are trying to separate your life, and you are trying to stand up to your father and brothers. Then I personally say don't let him see you down.
Move on live and do what you want, show him you can live, show him you can fight his control, it might sound impossible and you can call me delusional all you want, but it's the truth. You just need someone to guide you through it. Don't you worry about me, I can stand up for myself trust me when I say no one, not even your brothers or your father can ever lay a finger on me.
I also won't let anyone lay a finger on you, let's just say I was raised to stand up for my own, and take my own consequences. I also grew up knowing no one will protect me but me, I grew up alone without love from anyone, not even my own parents and without any happiness or emotions only emptiness and coldness. So I learned to strive on my own.
So a couple of 2 wannabe images of their father, and a father who doesn't deserve the label of a father won't bother me trust me when I say that milo. If I could I would gladly stand up to them call me stupid and reckless if you want but I guess that's me. As I said you would probably understand me more if you know more about me.
Also no I don't think it's stupid, healer does quite match you, I could almost see it in a way. Your soft and warm personality is perfect for it. I don't doubt that you are incredibly smart too, I wish I could be as determined as you. I myself don't smile, the closest to it is my smirk other than that nothing, to be completely honest I don't remember the last time I did.
I don't think I remember how to do it anymore, it's as if I never ever smiled before in my life. Life is gonna be life, want to know why I called you a rare person, its because no matter what happens to you, you always wanna beat it, you want to fight no matter what happens. haha, I admire you.
It's no problem at all, you can rant to me all you want I will always be available to listen to you, I also have to apologise again for being harsh and cold if I am, as I said again I don't know how to comfort someone or be warm to someone. It's extremely foreign to me, So I am sorry for being a bad person to go to for comfort.
Just make sure to update me especially about your marriage and the girl. Until then I shall await your reply.
Yours sincerely
Katherine Labrouder
@Annie Morgan Honorable mention:@Cassandra Ironwoods
Happiness can be found even in the darkest times,If one only remembers to turn on the light.
1 Sep 2021, 19:09
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@Katherine LabrouderDear Kath,
The world is as cold as it is cruel but it's all we've got. I'm sorry I can't provide you comfort and reassurance in times like this. I also apologize for not telling you about it sooner. It escaped my mind, or well I tried to not think upon it when writing these letters to you. I was only notified the day before this school year started so the news is still fresh.
Trust me, if anything your words and writing to you is comfort enough. I'm glad to get this off my chest and I am glad you are willing to listen. I'm sorry I burden you with this news and knew it might upset you but I figured you should know. If I like the girl.. I am uncertain. I suppose I would still marry just to please my family but many pureblooded arranged marriages don't like each other so if I had to live with it either way I'd be fine.
For being a devil you are so compassionate towards me in ways I will never understand. No, (1) moya lyubov' I will not keep you in the dark. You have my promise. Things will work out I'm just.. not sure how. I don't want to have to chose. At least not yet. I want to focus on school and wrap my head around things later. My father sent me a letter about this whole mess, said I would meet their family during Winter or Spring Break. I don't know if I'll be ready then either.
(2)Der'mo should I just run away from all of this? I feel trapped and I just want to curl up into a ball and die. Your words of confidence seem so far away. I can't escape my parents or family. It's like how people try to run from their past, it always catches up with them. I want to stand up for myself and live my own life and love. With you. I want to be the one to make you smile, not a teasing smirk but a real smile. I want you to be there when I share the news with you that I pass my N.E.W.T.s and become a healer. I want you and only you Kath. My family can disown me and throw me on the streets but I know what I want now. I want to be happy. And nothing would make me happier than being with you.
Katherine Labrouder, the devil to my angel,
Will you be my girlfriend?
Translations:
(1) = my love
(2) = shit
♡ Life is just a trip, don't let it trip you up - Cash Campbell
3 Sep 2021, 19:56
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Dearest Milo,
I had trouble writing this letter since I didn't know how to arrange it. What to say first? what shall I start with? So I chose to start with the sad stuff first. You don't have to apologise for not giving me comfort, you need it way more than I do. As I have said before I don't like to see my angel sad this way. I would gladly do anything to make you happy.
It's no burden to me, yes the news might hurt just a little but ill live, we all have to. It sucks that you have to be in such a position. I wish I could do something, anything to just relieve you from all this pain and torture from your family. You truly think I'm compassionate, Your words are shocking to me.
No one has ever called me compassionate before, It's usually other descriptions that are far away from compassionate. so excuse me if I'm shocked it's just unexpected. I'll also keep you up to that promise. Hopefully, everything will be sorted out, but sooner or later that choice will catch up with you as you said you can't run away.
But I agree with your choice to focus on you now, Oh I wonder how that will go. don't worry milo, Ill be here if you need me. I'll always be and if I'm not ill find a way. So don't worry too much about the meetup.
Don't think this way, I don't want to lose my angel what would I do then. How would a devil survive if not for an angel? Milo ill help you, I'll guide you as much as I possibly can to survive this. You can't stand up alone, you need someone in the beginning at least to help you stand up on your own two feet.
I'll be by your side, in your good and bad moments. I will be waiting for the day I finally smile because of you and I will be the most thankful for it, I would gladly be by your side when you pass and be the happiest person to see that you finally succeeded I would probably be the proudest girlfriend in the world.
Yes, Milosh Rehnquist, I will gladly be your girlfriend. God the urge of not being able to be in your arms is almost deadly for me. How I wished that I could see your handsome face and charming smile in front of me as you said these words to me. Reading these words made my heart flutter uncontrollably.
Damn it don't you know your effect, the power you have over me. I had to re-read this letter a million times to understand that I am truly loved by someone in this damned world. I could almost cry, it's astounding to me because I'm finally wanted by someone. It might seem small to you but it means the world to me.
Everyone that I had loved has left me to myself. I wouldn't lie if I said a part of me is scared that you'll leave me in heartbreak again. But I guess we shall see what happens. Until then...
-Katherine, your devil.
@Annie Morgan
Happiness can be found even in the darkest times,If one only remembers to turn on the light.
