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( what you can never have )

When two people come together in a relationship, it's a beautiful thing. What can be wrong with love, right? Right? Except when the union is completely and totally wrong, for whatever reason. Then things can get a little messy.

How To Play

1. Comment with your character, listing their name, canon, etc, along with any preferences.
2. Comment around to others, using the RNG to determine the scenario. It doesn't have to be a lovey-dovey relationship, obviously. There can be hate, sorrow, lust, whatever.
3. Thread! Have fun! Do things!

Scenarios

1. Warring Factions: You belong to rival organizations, armies, clubs, etc. Whatever it is, you're not on the same team.

2. Soldiers on the Battlefield: Or maybe you are on the same side, but this is the wrong time and the wrong place. Plus, attachments cause distractions.

3. Bodyguard and the Guarded: Just like the movie with Kevin Costner! One of you has been hired to protect the other for some reason, and feelings are starting to grow. Are you a professional and cut things off, or do you give in?

4. Prince/ss and Knight: Similar to the above, but with a whole 'nother level of wrong...one of you is royal. Courtly love is okay; still, don't forget your place.

5. Enemies: This vendetta is personal, and you totally hate this person! Don't you? Perhaps you're maybe just rivals, or something as serious as superhero and villain.

6. Family: The ultimate taboo. This person is related to you, so there's no way you should indulge this desire, even if it's the most pure love there ever was.

7. Age Difference: The years between you should keep you both at bay, but it's easier said than done.

8. Teacher/Student: Teachers and students have a unique bond, and to corrupt it is a dangerous thing. Will you dare to act on emotions that could put you both in a destructive place?

9. Already Spoken For: One or both of you are already involved with someone else, but the heart wants what the heart wants. Just know that you can't have your cake and eat it, too.

10. Not Compatible: Your personalities or jobs make it so it's hard for you to be together.

11. Not Compatible...in Another Way: You're both different species, which means you're either afraid to take your relationship to a physical level or you can't because of differences in biologies.

12. Not Ready for Love: You took a vow (or celibacy, of chastity, of dedication), you're married to your work, or you just don't want to be involved with anyone. Too bad!

13. Rich and Poor: One of you has the money while the other is from more modest means. Can the 1% and the 99% ever be bedfellows, literally?

14. Hurt Before: Your heart has been broken, and maybe there's been no time to heal. But here you are.

15. WILDCARD

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[How do you feel about 9; MC loves V, and whether V loves her back or not, he is still too attached to Rika, maybe?]

[ sure! that sounds good to me. ]

[It would be just her luck that in a group of five charming men and another gorgeous woman, she would fall in love with the only one of them with romantic... baggage. A dead fiancée, who blinded him, who isn't actually dead but is secretly operating a cult that brainwashes people into believing in her cynical worldview and worshiping her as a Savior.

That entire situation at Mint Eye is still the most terrifying thing she's ever lived through, still gives her nightmares that are starting to bloom into full-on insomnia, but she tries to focus on the good that's come out of the situation, and not the bad: Saeyoung has been reunited with his long-lost brother, even if Saeran might be the most damaged of Mint Eye's victims, and V is still alive thanks to Jumin's impeccable timing, even though he was absolutely on Death's doorstep in that dungeon. The damage was contained as much as possible, all the freed people are recovering with their loved ones, and the RFA can go back to focusing on their purpose without fear.

She accompanies Saeyoung to the hospital daily, when he goes to visit Saeran, but finds herself at the door to V's room again and again. She thinks that he's the forgotten victim in all of this mess; yes, he kept secrets, but only because he thought it was right. Even when he was injured, emotionally battered, his love and loyalty towards Rika propelled V to try and protect everyone at the cost of his own well being, almost his life. Maybe she was just too attracted to tragedy, but her heart ached for him every time she recalled that terrible day.

Even when he'd been let out of the hospital, she made a point of visiting his apartment every few days, to restock his fridge with groceries, make sure he had meals he could heat up easily if he got hungry, stealthily make sure he was taking his medication properly, and just to talk to him. How long had it been since V had someone to talk to, who didn't demand anything from him? She was too afraid to ask.]

How are you feeling today, V? Better, I hope?

[look. we're all just here looking for a good time and a Metal Husband.]

[I'm not expecting long or serious threads/offers (but wouldn't that be a fun challenge!), but if you want to try to romance The Final Pam while the world ends, then please join me for some hilarity]

[just keep in mind she's already spoken for by her two and a half husbands]

(Would you be interested in a twist on 7 + 10 with Neal? He's probably about 10-15 years older than she is and we can go with their lifestyles make it difficult to be together.)

[ Yes, I'm definitely down for playing this out! I love Neal as a character so this should definitely be interesting, lets do it! ]

So...you think you're coming with me.

[Neal keeps his voice as distant as possible. He's a master of trying to hide what he's thinking and feeling and even with as good as Clara's been to him, he's no different with her than he would be any other woman he's gotten close to. It's a matter of keeping her safe and keeping his heart intact. She doesn't get it, but he can't blame her. So he casts her a cocky grin and deadpans--]

That's cute.

[They really can't be together, and he knows it. Hell, he's attracted to her and he knows that she makes the difficulties in their finding time to see one another more than worth it. But with Emma and Henry in his life, and things always going on in Storybrooke it's too dangerous for her. She's always traveling and has her job, their lives just aren't compatible.

But she's come all the way here in a blink of an eye to be with him and it's almost cruel to send her away so quickly. It's better for the both of them if he does this, plays up the puckish charm and acts like he's got a rakish nature that means trouble for her.

He's just not counting on his fucking it all up by leaning down to press a kiss to her forehead, betraying his act and showing his affection for her. His hands find her hips and rest there, fingers curling against her with a nervous energy that he can't seem to dispel.]

Stupid, but cute.

[She wants to go back to Storybrooke with him. He's never arranged to meet her there, always far enough outside of town that everyone stays safe and their secret meetings go unnoticed. Bringing her back with him would not only reveal whatever relationship they have that they really shouldn't but it would involve Clara having to meet his father, not to mention his son. It's all too complicated, and she doesn't know what she's asking for. Especially since there's trouble brewing that could explode at any second. Clara doesn't need to get caught up in magic or anything else that could mess up her life. He's already doing enough just by associating with her, that puts her at a big risk as it is.]

[ ooc; Would you be interested in 7 and maybe 10 with Beth? I'm very flexible. She could be attending college in the city when they meet, unless you have a different idea you'd like to use. I could also age her up a bit. ]

[7 and 10 work well. They can meet while she's in college and he's on her campus trying to steal something or con one of the professors or something shady. He'll try to hide the fact he is for her sake, but we can have her know what kind of guy he is if you like. As far as her age goes, as long as she's 18 I don't mind whatever you want to choose! Would you mind starting us off?]

Beth really should have known better, especially given the way they met. She knew Neal wasn't up to any good, sneaking around the campus like that. But her instincts told her he wasn't a creep - at least not that kind of a creep - so she didn't say anything. Only gave him a knowing look, eyebrows raised with a small smile on her lips, before walking away. It was the next time they ran into one another, this time at a convenience store, that they actually spoke...and flirted.

That had been a few months ago, and they continued to see each other. It was Neal's kind eyes, charming smile, and sense of humor that attracted her to him. Things felt easy and natural between them. The age difference...that was something she preferred not to talk about, probably because it didn't bother her nearly as much as it should. Luckily, it never came up in conversation.

It was almost Christmas, and she was excited to spend the weekend with him. All homework was done, dorm cleaned, and her bag was packed. She even had Neal's gift wrapped and stored in her purse; she wanted to give it to him early. Eager to leave, Beth showered, dressed, pulled on a warm coat and boots, then headed out into the snowy afternoon.

The city still overwhelmed her. After all, Beth had come straight from her family's farm in rural Georgia. Everything was so much faster and louder here...it put her on edge. She doubted she could ever truly get used to it.

After buying some hot chocolate for the both of them, she arrived at his apartment. After waiting for the front door to unlock, she made her way up the stairs, and knocked on his door.

[ ooc; Let me know if you want me to change or adddanything! ]

He hadn't exactly gotten Beth a gift. Not one that could be wrapped anyway. She was the kind of girl that men like him shouldn't touch. With that golden hair and optimism he was reminded too much of Emma. It was a sign he shouldn't let her in close. But Neal wasn't known for making the best choices.

So when Beth arrived and he was in the middle of arranging a job for later on his phone, he was quick to tuck the phone in his pocket and make his way over to her. The age difference alone should've been enough to ward him away. Nothing about this was going to end well. It didn't stop him from swinging the door open, and it sure as hell didn't prevent him from leaning in to kiss her after taking one of the hot chocolates out of her hand.

"You're early," he pointed out with amusement. Beth was always punctual, and he still hadn't managed to completely pick up the skill from her.

"And freezing cold."

He could help her with that, but he tried to be too much of a gentleman to offer.

When the door opened and she saw him, a smile immediately lit her face up. Beth let him take one of the hot chocolates, and she accepted a sweet, quick kiss in return.

"I'm not early. I am exactly on time," she replied with a pleased smile. "Which is only early for you." She enjoyed teasing him lightly like that.

Not wanting to let any more heat escape from his apartment, she stepped inside, slipping her boots off near the door and setting her bag down momentarily. "I'm fine; I'll warm up soon enough." Beth was too much of a lady to come right out and ask him to help her with that, though the thought did cross her mind...and she gave Neal a fleeting look that may have been at odds with the innocent vibe she always gave off.

"Hold this for a second?" she asked, passing him the other hot chocolate so she could take her coat and scarf off and hang them up. Beth was always practical and organized. "There." She took back her hot chocolate, since she really was still cold, and lead the way into the front room, leaving her bag behind to be retrieved a little later.

After a few steps she turned around, walking backwards so she could face him. "How has your day been so far?" she asked, feeling herself begin to relax.