Belle Gold (Parody)
@lureofmagick.bsky.social
Beauty resides even in the most broken of souls and creatures. #CostOfMagick #OUAT AU RP 21+
- explore that further when we had a bit more time and freedom to do so.* @johndove1.bsky.social
August 9, 2025 at 1:54 AM
- explore that further when we had a bit more time and freedom to do so.* @johndove1.bsky.social
- checking in so we don't hold you up out here for too long.
*Once I saw @johndove1.bsky.social get up from his seat, I reached for your hand.*
Once we're in the room, we can decide on food, resting, or exploring. How's that?
*I tabled the discussion of magic for now, but I definitely wanted to -
*Once I saw @johndove1.bsky.social get up from his seat, I reached for your hand.*
Once we're in the room, we can decide on food, resting, or exploring. How's that?
*I tabled the discussion of magic for now, but I definitely wanted to -
August 9, 2025 at 1:54 AM
- checking in so we don't hold you up out here for too long.
*Once I saw @johndove1.bsky.social get up from his seat, I reached for your hand.*
Once we're in the room, we can decide on food, resting, or exploring. How's that?
*I tabled the discussion of magic for now, but I definitely wanted to -
*Once I saw @johndove1.bsky.social get up from his seat, I reached for your hand.*
Once we're in the room, we can decide on food, resting, or exploring. How's that?
*I tabled the discussion of magic for now, but I definitely wanted to -
- softly stroking your warm skin for a moment while I lost myself in your gaze. I had to tear myself away or we'd be holding up traffic in the middle of Salem in the RV! With a smile, I turned to look at @johndove1.bsky.social.*
John, would you be so kind as to grab our bags? We'll be inside, -
John, would you be so kind as to grab our bags? We'll be inside, -
August 9, 2025 at 1:54 AM
- softly stroking your warm skin for a moment while I lost myself in your gaze. I had to tear myself away or we'd be holding up traffic in the middle of Salem in the RV! With a smile, I turned to look at @johndove1.bsky.social.*
John, would you be so kind as to grab our bags? We'll be inside, -
John, would you be so kind as to grab our bags? We'll be inside, -
*I winked at you, carefully putting the camera in the camera bag so that I wouldn't dare risk damaging it so soon after getting it.*
You've nothing to be jealous of, my love. But it would be fun to get a picture of something spooky, wouldn't it?
*I reached over to cup your cheek, my thumb -
You've nothing to be jealous of, my love. But it would be fun to get a picture of something spooky, wouldn't it?
*I reached over to cup your cheek, my thumb -
August 9, 2025 at 1:54 AM
*I winked at you, carefully putting the camera in the camera bag so that I wouldn't dare risk damaging it so soon after getting it.*
You've nothing to be jealous of, my love. But it would be fun to get a picture of something spooky, wouldn't it?
*I reached over to cup your cheek, my thumb -
You've nothing to be jealous of, my love. But it would be fun to get a picture of something spooky, wouldn't it?
*I reached over to cup your cheek, my thumb -
- beautiful brick-facade building with a green awning announcing the Hawthorne Hotel.*
Just to warn you, the hotel is supposed to be haunted. I thought it might give us some excitement for the night.
Just to warn you, the hotel is supposed to be haunted. I thought it might give us some excitement for the night.
August 9, 2025 at 1:16 AM
- beautiful brick-facade building with a green awning announcing the Hawthorne Hotel.*
Just to warn you, the hotel is supposed to be haunted. I thought it might give us some excitement for the night.
Just to warn you, the hotel is supposed to be haunted. I thought it might give us some excitement for the night.
- to more types of magic. Not that I had much of an idea of what kinds could be out there or how even to find them. Or what it could mean. It was a dangerous idea, after all, but it could add a layer of excitement to our travels.
It wasn't terribly long before John pulled to a stop in front of a -
It wasn't terribly long before John pulled to a stop in front of a -
August 9, 2025 at 1:16 AM
- to more types of magic. Not that I had much of an idea of what kinds could be out there or how even to find them. Or what it could mean. It was a dangerous idea, after all, but it could add a layer of excitement to our travels.
It wasn't terribly long before John pulled to a stop in front of a -
It wasn't terribly long before John pulled to a stop in front of a -
- concentrated on the road.*
Maybe it's just our, or your type of magic that's gone from the world now? Wouldn't it be interesting to find that there are all kinds of different variations of magic in the world?
*I grew quiet, camera forgotten in my lap while I imagined more adventures that lead -
Maybe it's just our, or your type of magic that's gone from the world now? Wouldn't it be interesting to find that there are all kinds of different variations of magic in the world?
*I grew quiet, camera forgotten in my lap while I imagined more adventures that lead -
August 9, 2025 at 1:16 AM
- concentrated on the road.*
Maybe it's just our, or your type of magic that's gone from the world now? Wouldn't it be interesting to find that there are all kinds of different variations of magic in the world?
*I grew quiet, camera forgotten in my lap while I imagined more adventures that lead -
Maybe it's just our, or your type of magic that's gone from the world now? Wouldn't it be interesting to find that there are all kinds of different variations of magic in the world?
*I grew quiet, camera forgotten in my lap while I imagined more adventures that lead -
Sounds more like what people consider an actual witch.
*I gave a soft laugh before turning just enough to raise the camera to capture a candid photo of you sitting there beside me. I was even able to turn the camera and zoom in to take one of John and his rather severe profile while he -
*I gave a soft laugh before turning just enough to raise the camera to capture a candid photo of you sitting there beside me. I was even able to turn the camera and zoom in to take one of John and his rather severe profile while he -
August 9, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Sounds more like what people consider an actual witch.
*I gave a soft laugh before turning just enough to raise the camera to capture a candid photo of you sitting there beside me. I was even able to turn the camera and zoom in to take one of John and his rather severe profile while he -
*I gave a soft laugh before turning just enough to raise the camera to capture a candid photo of you sitting there beside me. I was even able to turn the camera and zoom in to take one of John and his rather severe profile while he -
- whirling past. Fortunately, I noticed the signs directing trucks and large vehicles which way to go, which made me breathe a little easier.*
Is it just me or does it even feel like Storybrooke? I can't quite explain it, though.
Is it just me or does it even feel like Storybrooke? I can't quite explain it, though.
August 9, 2025 at 12:41 AM
- whirling past. Fortunately, I noticed the signs directing trucks and large vehicles which way to go, which made me breathe a little easier.*
Is it just me or does it even feel like Storybrooke? I can't quite explain it, though.
Is it just me or does it even feel like Storybrooke? I can't quite explain it, though.
- work in maneuvering this thing through the town. I can't imagine all of the streets are very wide.
*No sooner had we retaken our seats than I felt the first sharp turn of the RV and looked to see John winding and winding and winding the large steering wheel, the world beyond the windshield -
*No sooner had we retaken our seats than I felt the first sharp turn of the RV and looked to see John winding and winding and winding the large steering wheel, the world beyond the windshield -
August 9, 2025 at 12:41 AM
- work in maneuvering this thing through the town. I can't imagine all of the streets are very wide.
*No sooner had we retaken our seats than I felt the first sharp turn of the RV and looked to see John winding and winding and winding the large steering wheel, the world beyond the windshield -
*No sooner had we retaken our seats than I felt the first sharp turn of the RV and looked to see John winding and winding and winding the large steering wheel, the world beyond the windshield -
- year-long Halloween theme. Aside from that, behind the tourist-theming, everything seemed... normal, if dated, considering a lot of the older houses and buildings dated back to as early as the eighteenth century.*
We should probably sit down. I imagine John is going to have to do some miracle -
We should probably sit down. I imagine John is going to have to do some miracle -
August 9, 2025 at 12:41 AM
- year-long Halloween theme. Aside from that, behind the tourist-theming, everything seemed... normal, if dated, considering a lot of the older houses and buildings dated back to as early as the eighteenth century.*
We should probably sit down. I imagine John is going to have to do some miracle -
We should probably sit down. I imagine John is going to have to do some miracle -
Very.
*I leaned into your warmth, the weight of the camera resting easily in my hand. For a moment, I even rested my head against your shoulder, watching the outskirts of Salem pass outside the window. So far, it wasn't much different than Storybrooke, only there was a blatant lean into the -
*I leaned into your warmth, the weight of the camera resting easily in my hand. For a moment, I even rested my head against your shoulder, watching the outskirts of Salem pass outside the window. So far, it wasn't much different than Storybrooke, only there was a blatant lean into the -
August 9, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Very.
*I leaned into your warmth, the weight of the camera resting easily in my hand. For a moment, I even rested my head against your shoulder, watching the outskirts of Salem pass outside the window. So far, it wasn't much different than Storybrooke, only there was a blatant lean into the -
*I leaned into your warmth, the weight of the camera resting easily in my hand. For a moment, I even rested my head against your shoulder, watching the outskirts of Salem pass outside the window. So far, it wasn't much different than Storybrooke, only there was a blatant lean into the -
- ornate plaques with dates that houses had commemorating their original name and dates built.*
How fascinating!
How fascinating!
May 7, 2025 at 1:42 AM
- ornate plaques with dates that houses had commemorating their original name and dates built.*
How fascinating!
How fascinating!
- it out like a child. As we drove past some of more modern apartment buildings, a school, and even some old warehouse-looking buildings and finally reached houses that seemed to jump out of the pages of a history book, I started rattling off tidbits I'd learned especially in regard to the -
May 7, 2025 at 1:42 AM
- it out like a child. As we drove past some of more modern apartment buildings, a school, and even some old warehouse-looking buildings and finally reached houses that seemed to jump out of the pages of a history book, I started rattling off tidbits I'd learned especially in regard to the -
- time to see the first sign announcing a turn-off to get to Salem. The miles seemed to fly by and stretch on for eternity at the same time. I was impatient!
As soon as I saw the sign pointing out the obvious, Entering Salem, I reached for your hand and gave it an excited squeeze while pointing -
As soon as I saw the sign pointing out the obvious, Entering Salem, I reached for your hand and gave it an excited squeeze while pointing -
May 7, 2025 at 1:42 AM
- time to see the first sign announcing a turn-off to get to Salem. The miles seemed to fly by and stretch on for eternity at the same time. I was impatient!
As soon as I saw the sign pointing out the obvious, Entering Salem, I reached for your hand and gave it an excited squeeze while pointing -
As soon as I saw the sign pointing out the obvious, Entering Salem, I reached for your hand and gave it an excited squeeze while pointing -
- for the rest of the ride. I put the camera away, gathered our teacups and saucers to wash up at the tiny sink. After that, it was a matter of keeping ourselves suitably comfortable. I delved back into my book while offering you another if you wanted.
Like a beacon, though, I glanced up just in -
Like a beacon, though, I glanced up just in -
May 7, 2025 at 1:42 AM
- for the rest of the ride. I put the camera away, gathered our teacups and saucers to wash up at the tiny sink. After that, it was a matter of keeping ourselves suitably comfortable. I delved back into my book while offering you another if you wanted.
Like a beacon, though, I glanced up just in -
Like a beacon, though, I glanced up just in -
- it would be safe. Then, as the RV was maneuvered through Portsmouth, I took several photos out the window. Despite the tinted windows, the shots on the small LCD screen didn't look too bad and showed them off to you with delight.
Once we were through Portsmouth and on our way, we settled in -
Once we were through Portsmouth and on our way, we settled in -
May 7, 2025 at 1:42 AM
- it would be safe. Then, as the RV was maneuvered through Portsmouth, I took several photos out the window. Despite the tinted windows, the shots on the small LCD screen didn't look too bad and showed them off to you with delight.
Once we were through Portsmouth and on our way, we settled in -
Once we were through Portsmouth and on our way, we settled in -
- through some of the processes on the camera body's settings.
When we reached Portsmouth, I heard John's booming voice warning us about some tight turns as he took us off the main interstate to one of the smaller highways. I carefully tucked the extra camera lens away in my new bag to make sure -
When we reached Portsmouth, I heard John's booming voice warning us about some tight turns as he took us off the main interstate to one of the smaller highways. I carefully tucked the extra camera lens away in my new bag to make sure -
May 7, 2025 at 1:42 AM
- through some of the processes on the camera body's settings.
When we reached Portsmouth, I heard John's booming voice warning us about some tight turns as he took us off the main interstate to one of the smaller highways. I carefully tucked the extra camera lens away in my new bag to make sure -
When we reached Portsmouth, I heard John's booming voice warning us about some tight turns as he took us off the main interstate to one of the smaller highways. I carefully tucked the extra camera lens away in my new bag to make sure -
- which also made me feel better and more relaxed. Setting down my cup, I got up only to fetch the bag with the camera. I figured I could distract you for this bit of the ride by showing the camera to you. We pored over the owner's manual and starting guide. Soon enough, you were directing me -
May 7, 2025 at 1:42 AM
- which also made me feel better and more relaxed. Setting down my cup, I got up only to fetch the bag with the camera. I figured I could distract you for this bit of the ride by showing the camera to you. We pored over the owner's manual and starting guide. Soon enough, you were directing me -
I can see all the sights and visit all the tourist stops, but it doesn't matter if I don't get to share the experience with you. *I winked at you over the edge of my teacup, sipping the hot brew carefully so I didn't burn my tongue or the roof of my mouth. I could see that you were feeling better -
May 7, 2025 at 1:42 AM
I can see all the sights and visit all the tourist stops, but it doesn't matter if I don't get to share the experience with you. *I winked at you over the edge of my teacup, sipping the hot brew carefully so I didn't burn my tongue or the roof of my mouth. I could see that you were feeling better -
- campsight without us. Unless you think that would be mean?
May 7, 2025 at 12:41 AM
- campsight without us. Unless you think that would be mean?
- sight-seeing once we get there. That way we're not overtaxing ourselves. Plus, I've heard and read many reviews that the traffic in and around Salem can be quite slow.* I lowered my voice conspiratorially. *We could probably get out of the RV in front of a hotel and let John go on his way to the -
May 7, 2025 at 12:41 AM
- sight-seeing once we get there. That way we're not overtaxing ourselves. Plus, I've heard and read many reviews that the traffic in and around Salem can be quite slow.* I lowered my voice conspiratorially. *We could probably get out of the RV in front of a hotel and let John go on his way to the -
- you always had a way of surprising me and impressing me. It was one of the many things I loved about you.*
It should take us a couple of hours to get to Salem. Do you think you'll be feeling better by then? We could always focus on checking into a hotel and getting dinner instead of -
It should take us a couple of hours to get to Salem. Do you think you'll be feeling better by then? We could always focus on checking into a hotel and getting dinner instead of -
May 7, 2025 at 12:41 AM
- you always had a way of surprising me and impressing me. It was one of the many things I loved about you.*
It should take us a couple of hours to get to Salem. Do you think you'll be feeling better by then? We could always focus on checking into a hotel and getting dinner instead of -
It should take us a couple of hours to get to Salem. Do you think you'll be feeling better by then? We could always focus on checking into a hotel and getting dinner instead of -
- motion, grabbing onto the corner of the nearest cabinet for balance.* I haven't quite got my sea legs just yet.
*I sat at the dinette, this time. I didn't want to risk spilling tea on the couch since it was brand new. I was mesmerized by how easily you maneuvered around the RV, though. Granted, -
*I sat at the dinette, this time. I didn't want to risk spilling tea on the couch since it was brand new. I was mesmerized by how easily you maneuvered around the RV, though. Granted, -
May 7, 2025 at 12:41 AM
- motion, grabbing onto the corner of the nearest cabinet for balance.* I haven't quite got my sea legs just yet.
*I sat at the dinette, this time. I didn't want to risk spilling tea on the couch since it was brand new. I was mesmerized by how easily you maneuvered around the RV, though. Granted, -
*I sat at the dinette, this time. I didn't want to risk spilling tea on the couch since it was brand new. I was mesmerized by how easily you maneuvered around the RV, though. Granted, -