“ whoa , calm down , babe . that's like a lot of words for me to process at once , ” she tells phoebe , trying her best to recall what the girl was even saying in the first place —— something about her eating glue as a kid , something wrong with the alcohol , something . . . well , something for sure . “ okay , first of all , you don't even sound that fine to me right now but you know what ? that's fine , i'm not gonna judge . why are you acting so suspicious though ? like are you sure it's just a wrong kind of alcohol instead of , you know , glue ? although i'm not sure how you even got glue in here , but then again you said you used to eat glue a dozen times as a kid , so maybe i'm judging a little . old habits die hard after all . ” there's no hint of malice in camille's words , however . “ ninety - nine percent discount for a drink that could cost me my fucking life isn't gonna cut it . i'll tell you what , ” camille tries to propose , a glint of mischief in her eyes . “ maybe if you share the drink with me , i'll consider it done . at least we're in it together if , god forbid , something wrong happened . what do you say ? ”
open. int. crane's crooning den - night, but there's never quite an acceptable time for her bs. @nepofmstarters
listen, chum, airstrip one has nothing on phoebe crane’s attention span. as a wise woman once added to her essay seconds away from submission, the whole death of the author deal totally applies to authoritarianism, and the prattling autocrats that purport themselves to be her bosses are recipe puritans to the point where all those words swim into her boston shaker and come out much of a muchness. what does that mean? that she is in so much trouble because she put her sanitiser in a miniature vodka bottle as a joke and put it next to an actual vodka bottle and left for fifteen minutes to yell at the dj about his awful taste in technocountry and she can locate neither bottle. she taps on the shoulder closest to her panicked flurry of motion, and her words come out a mile a millisecond. ‘ okay, listen, i ate glue, like, a dozen times when i was a kid, and i’m literally so fine now, right? look at my tongue. ‘ she sticks the relevant appendage out. ‘ the polka dots are from my lip balm – don’t ask how, industry secret – but my point is that if i happened to put the wrong kind of alcohol in here, nobody would mind, right? i mean, cranes don’t even croon, so clearly the shits given about detail are at a record low. ‘ then, in a sordid sort of whisper that’s as quiet as the trap jazz blasting through the bar: ‘ maybe you could test my whole hypnothermite out. hypothesis in. i don't know, man, just do it for the ninety-nine per cent discount. ‘ she has neither the executive power nor the economic prowess to deduct such a quantity from the sticky notes clinging to the counters, but they don’t need to know that.
“ i distinctly remember mentioning it to you though , it's not my fault that you chose not to listen to me , ” she rolls her eyes playfully , couldn't help the laugh that comes out after . maybe there is a possibility that she might have left that information out when they were talking , but confidence is key , and she's never been one to admit defeat easily , even for something as silly as this . “ god , no , can you even imagine that ? i would have probably came back from the dead and get changed because there's no way i'd be caught looking like this in a club . people are never gonna let me live it down , dead or not —— i could never recover from that , ” she invites herself into the house , hands intertwined as they make their way to aria's room . “ oh , don't worry , my place is just as messy , if not worse . ” camille gives aria a reassuring nod , taking a step behind to have a better look at the options shown to her . “ i know i said we're dressing cute , but that black top would look so hot on you , especially with a longer skirt and boots . and i know the ugly bowling shoes are such a buzzkill , but we can always take pictures before or after bowling —— seriously , how hard it is to make cute bowling shoes ? is it just not possible to look cute while we bowl ? that is so fuckin' ridiculous . ”
" i distinctly remember you not mentioning a single word about bowling , " now she's definitely the one who's not dressed for the occasion , leather mini - skirt certainly a bit much to be spending her night getting drunk and rolling balls into the gutter . " just to be clear , i meant no offense by my earlier comment i just know you and i know you wouldn't be caught dead in a club with jeans on , " she laughs , her head motioning towards the inside of her house , a silent invitation to come inside . " i'll get changed and now that you're here you can help me pick something better to wear , " cold fingers are laced between camille's pulling her towards her room where they're met with the sight of various pieces of aria's clothing sprawled out between the floor and her bed . " don't mind the mess , i was having a bit of an outfit crisis . . . " hands are freed as aria crosses through her room , heading straight for her closet . " okay , this one , or this one ? " she holds out the two for cami to get a good look at , " or i could go with like a longer skirt with boots ? ugh , but then we're gonna have to wear those ugly bowling shoes so it really doesn't even matter , huh ? "
closed starter for josie @delicatlueur setting: new club grand opening in nyc
“ oh come on , babe . you can't just refuse to come with me at the very last minute ! we're literally almost there , ” she tries to reason with josie , but really , she's not going to take no for an answer —— it's how she even gets josie to leave her house in the first place . “ a friend gave me two vip invites and i haven't seen my best friend in a whole ass week . can you believe that ? a whole ass week , josie . plus , when was the last time you went to a club ? ”
camille is very much aware that she should have never gone back to julien . anyone in their right mind wouldn't , but that's the thing , she wasn't in her right mind when she came back crawling to him . it's a bold move , shameless even , because while the public already had a target on her back , she went and did the only one thing that she shouldn't have —— her reputation has already been tainted anyways , but it gets worse every time julien grimaldi is involved . still , she finds herself enjoying every second of it . maybe deep down this is what she wants : the push and pull , the never - ending cycle of fighting and making up , the intense hatred mixed with desire . she knows he's no good for her , and yet she couldn't seem to find a way to leave ( she already did once , but is it considered leaving if she still comes back around like this ? ) , and now that she and darius are already broken up , there's nothing stopping her from falling back into old habits . maybe she's a little fucked in the head , but she loves the idea of being with julien , how he always bring out the worst in her . it makes her feel alive in a way , and it doesn't help that he knows just the right ways to keep her around either . but things with julien are just that , something she clings to for some sort of relevancy , something that makes playing the villain a little more tolerable . after all two is better than one , right ?
it's all fun and games between them , but she couldn't deny that every time he calls her name in that stupidly sexy french accent of his , it makes her feel giddy for all the wrong reasons . sure , he's got a fucking point . “ well , if you put it that way , ” she lets her words trail instead . julien definitely has the upper hand in this situation , but maybe it's about time she puts him back in his place . “ wait , did you hear that ? ” a brief pause for dramatic effect , “ that's the sound of me not giving a single fuck about what you think . but you know what ? i'll give you that —— it's true that you make it so fucking hard for me to leave sometimes , but don't get it twisted , yeah ? you're not that special to me . ” this time camille drops the smile on her face , gaze still on his , “ if you still didn't get the fucking hint , i'm dumping your ass , jules . and please , keep his name out of your fucking mouth . you have no rights to talk about him like that . ” it's almost laughable how she still wants to protect darius when she was the one who hurt him the most , but really , she could tell that julien probably brings him up on purpose , knows that she'd get all worked up over the mention of her ex .
julien isn’t some shining example of a good guy . no , far from it . he’s selfish , oozing ego and packed with a substantial dose of narcissism . so damn convinced he’s the center of the universe , so damn sure that anyone who’s ever heard of him wants him . and honestly , he’s not entirely wrong . plenty of people would kill to be camille right now , would act like the perfect little partner for the perfect little prince . but that’s the thing , julien doesn’t want that . he wants the drama , the thrill of the chase , that intense heat . and camille delivers just that — she brings the fire , the passion , the intensity , and gives him just enough of that ‘ love to hate you ’ energy to get him completely hooked . he loves the way her eyes practically roll into the back of her head but still betray desire . loves the way she yells at him in public , making them the talk of every tabloid website . and he absolutely loves explosive shouting matches that only wind down when they’re both naked , spent , and blissfully satisfied . but does he love her ? no . he loves that she’s his , that she brings something thrilling to a life that’s supposed to be so dull and boring . and that’s the reason , ( and he’ll swear it’s the only reason ) , why he’s never gonna walk away .
maybe this was his plan all along — to bring out this side of her . then again , maybe he actually thought she had a shred of loyalty to him . who really knows with this guy ? “ ooooh , now that’s the feisty camille i know and love . ” a smirk appears to lips as index finger traces her jawline , a gentle mockery of affection . “ you forget , chérie — the last time your loyalty slipped , wasn’t it my name on your lips ? you say you don’t do loyalty , i say you’ve been mine , all mine , since you cheated on that little boyfriend of yours . ” the real message here boils down to the fact that julien is a horrible human being . he couldn’t care less about loyalty or who she’s with , at least as long as he fits into the picture somehow . but , oh , if she ever considers revisiting things with her ex , that’s where he draws a line . hits a nerve on his fragile ego , maybe ? “ enough with this ‘ shoo , bad boy ’ act . weren’t you saying the same just last week ? and the week before ? and yet , here you are . seems you cannot resist , eh ? oh , but suddenly , you’re turning a new leaf for your oh - so - bland ex - boyfriend , just because he’s made his grand retour ? mon dieu , that’s truly … fuckin’ disappointing . ”
closed starter for wes @frivclous setting: someone's house party
lets out an embarrassed laugh now that her cover has been blown , “ okay , okay , you got me . i don't even know anyone else at this party . ” it's not often camille crashes into house parties , but she was feeling a little reckless tonight —— nobody could figure her out until she meets wes anyways , so what are the odds ? “ but if anybody asks , i can say i'm with you , right ? i mean , they probably won't , but it's nice to know i've got an alibi either way . ”
“ well , what can i say . . . if i were you , i'd be obsessed with me too . ” there's a cheeky grin on her face now as she looks at vivi , glint of mischief evident in her eyes . truth to be told , camille doesn't do it on purpose , but now that it has become her signature look , she's not complaining about it either —— in fact she kinda thrives with it . “ why thank you , babe . i totally needed that ego boost but okay , enough about me now . ” she instantly lights up at the mention of a bedazzled microphone . “ ooh , a bedazzled microphone for when you're on stage sounds really cute ! it's probably a little cliché for a singer though . how about a cute little necklace with your name ? or just your initial on it , you know , regina george style . either that or maybe you can wear 5 rings that spell sweet on one hand . that would be sweet i think , pun absolutely intended . ”
" oh , don't flatter yourself , camcam . " she's rolling her eyes , but it's true : shes loves cami ... even if their dumb little arguments suggest otherwise . that's her bitch ! " and they're so you , like ... classic , CHIC , but somehow a little edgy at the same time ... you've done a good job building a brand for yourself . marketing genius ! " she beams , " hm ... well ... besides you ... i don't really know . maybe i should have a little necklace that you never see me without ? or , like , a bedazzled microphone for when i'm on stage . have you seen how pinkpanthress always has a purse on her when she's performing ? — something cute and memorable like that . "
closed starter for ria @rhiannvns setting: any thrift store
usually spotted wearing designer clothes when she's out and about , most people aren't aware of the fact that camille also enjoys thrifting once in a while . browsing through the new arrivals section , she comes across a fellow patron who she notices has been eyeing a certain clothing for a while . “ you should get that one . i think it'd look really cute on you , ” she encourages . sure , nobody asked for her opinion , but she figures it won't hurt to say something anyways .
it would be a lie to say that camille isn't afraid that things would take a turn for the worst . she has always known that darius has a bit of a temper , but she's not usually on the receiving end until their break - up , in which she rightfully deserves in a way . a sigh of relief escapes from her as the tall guy eventually retreats from the situation , and she follows him to the side of the building , somehow feeling a bit antsy now that it's just the two of them here . at his question , camille opens her mouth to say something , but she couldn't seem to find the right words —— their relationship has already reached rock bottom at this point , and yet a small part of her still believes that she could save this , whatever's left of them , anything .
“ i didn't know you smoke , ” comes out her response , eyes glued to the cigarette in between his lips , momentarily catches herself staring for a second before she finally looks away . “ when did that even happen ? ” she could probably tell , knowing that she too has been indulging in some new bad habits since the last time they saw each other . she lets out a scoff , “ seriously , darius ? do you think that's what this is all about ? me trying to get back my things ? i don't even care about them . i just want a fucking excuse to see you . ” this is so pathetic , she knows , but she'd be damned if she doesn't take this chance to talk to him now that he's here . “ i heard that you're coming back to new york . is that true ? ”
old habits die hard. at least it's what his friends throw out whenever darius finds himself some trouble. it's the first time he's been back in months and he hears: ' the prodigal son returns. ' it's enough of a reason for him to shove his shoulders up against the other. textbook barfight: the force is enough to knock the stranger over a neighboring table, their friends gather, the two are idly held back. see, he heard that tone right. or wrong—the youngest suwan had a bone to pick with just about anyone. “ you know me, but who are you ? ” on a bad day, he would've done more but it was meant to be a good night. the following happens simultaneously: he looks over at his friends, notices their confusion, and he hears a familiar voice. camille addario is always going to be the last person darius would like to see. at some point they all thought the two would run as suwan-addario. he's disappointed (read: hurt—it's like reopening wounds he thought had closed) when he realizes who it is. “ alright, ” he decides. “ not worth it. ” his friends know him well enough to give him space. “ what do you want ? ” is what darius leads with. they end up tucked to the side of the building with his lighter struggling against his cigarette. his tone is dry and rugged—practically mumbles the question at her. “ i don't have your things anymore. ” it's why he ignored her texts about it. “ it's all tossed. what do we have to talk about ? ” because sometimes, words are put together to hurt others.
“ okay , i've never been peer pressured into eating glue before nor had i ever peer pressured anyone into doing so —— who the fuck would peer pressure somebody into eating glue anyways ? that's just fucking bizarre . and sure , you might say you're fine right now , but isn't that still dangerous ? like are you sure you're not just gaslighting yourself into thinking that eating glue is fine ? we should probably get you checked or something . ” maybe camille just got lucky she didn't have much peer pressure growing up , and she would like to believe that she could very much stand up for herself and say no to doing things that she shouldn't be doing ( re : eating glue ) but maybe kids tend to be more relentless and it's easier to give in to peer pressure when you're younger . with a tilt of her head , camille gives the other an eye roll before saying , “ all i'm hearing right now is excuses , babe . i don't know who the fuck dragonrider420 or whatever that thing is , but if you're too scared to do this you can just say so . i'm not gonna peer pressure you into it . ” camille has never been the ultimate peer pressurer after all , even if she might seem like she is . “ if anything you were the one trying to poison me with your glue - infused drink , ” she teases , followed by a laugh . “ you can just put it on my tab and throw it out so we can both stay alive , by the way . i promise i won't snitch on you . ”
with phoebe crane, whose mouth is silently constructing eloquent aspersions of the decidedly un-babe-like kind, there is no calm before the storm. there is only the rambling tornado that sends limbs flying into a sign language with no signal for stop, that breaks the fujita scale into the components of a virgin mojito. curse her for thinking camille would understand. then again, if camille couldn’t get behind the extremely real feminist movement of turning fungal overgrowth into a fashion statement, there was no way she’d get the glue-eater tag trending without some real persuasion. if she almost knocks the shot glass over while presenting her case, it’s a happy coincidence that only highlights the passion with which she defends her life and its questionable continuation. ‘ i didn’t do it on purpose! either the wrong-alcohol-putting-inning or the glue eating. you know what peer pressure is, right? i mean, i guess you’re basically the ultimate peer pressurer, but that just means you have a civil duty to drink glue with me whenever you’re done with whatever you’re dressed up for, ‘ she says, scrawling a jumble of digits and decimal points onto the counter with the chipped tip of her fingernail in an attempt to calculate ninety-nine per cent of one hundred. her concentration is broken by the other’s dalliance with negotiation, which phoebe replies to with a grin that’s all incisors. incisors that are also covered in the shiny, fake flavour of expired lip balm. ‘ uh, we’re out of straws. save the turtles, y’know. also, god is a woman, and i dmed her about this whole sitch and she said that i cannot leave my campaigns to the grubby hands of dragonrider420. ‘ in one swift motion that suggests ample history with health inspectors, she brings out a photo of her favourite npc thus far – a grotesque goblin kid with pupils shaped like daggers. ‘ do you really wanna condemn this adorable baby to eternal oblivion? ‘
looks up from her phone when she hears the familiar voice , excitement written all over her face at the sight of jisu . “ glad i could be your knight in shining armor and save you from that boring gala , ” comes her teasing , followed by a chuckle . “ i've been good , ” it's like an automatic response , because really , what else is she supposed to say ? camille has had worse days and today feels rather mundane than anything else . “ kinda have a few days off work so i don't really know what to do , ” she laughs . it's why she has texted jisu about going out for dinner tonight , never been the type to really stay at home and do nothing . “ and i think we haven't seen each other in a while too , right ? it's really good to see you , ji . ” lips pulled into an affectionate smile . “ you look stunning , by the way . i love your dress . ”
𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘: sake no hana ( japanese restaurant ). 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘: 9:12pm. 𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚: camille addario ( @salvateure ).
lithe hands smooth over the front of her zimmerman dress, perhaps a little overdressed after leaving a gala at a nearby art gallery. she had been desperate to leave after two hours, and was happy to see the text from camille. jisu tucks a loose strand of hair behind her ear while the hostess leads her to the table, and a smile spreads once she sees the other blond. " hey! " jisu beams, thanking the hostess as she slips into the vacant seat. " i'm so glad to see you— i was losing my mind at that gala. " jisu sets her purse aside and settles her hands on her lap. " how have you been, cam? "
𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐕𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐔𝐑𝐄 ⧽ dependent muse blog for #nepofm, loathed by mai ( she/her, gmt+8 )
camille addario, portrayed by lily rose depp. intro - visage - musings - threads