CHEAP MAGAZINES

[Rialto]

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One couldn't hear crashing waves against the shore, no matter how romantic it would've been, from the Ferris wheel more inland - but watching over the beach at the top of it, if one was brave enough to slowly climb up from one carriage to the other through all the swaying and eerie creaks of metal, made it seem like they could. Just observing the water flush ashore and scatter over the sand, drawing back, to then again gather a sweeping tide larger than the last. The Ferris wheel carriages were just barely suitable for residing in; its rotating function being less gravity-based and more through mechanical control, for the most part the Ferris wheel was stable, but the carriages rocked and clanked in the wind, seeming to shudder at every movement. As Ferris wheel carriages did.

This, Rialto had trained himself not to mind. Having been living in one for months after the initial scrub at his carriage's rusting varnish, painting over it with tongues of gold and blue to mark, it was as though he no longer even noticed it swinging. Any reasonable living being wouldn't consciously put themselves at risk if there were clearly second options; it was understandable that while one could claim a carriage of their own to live in, as some did in the interest of shelter, it wasn't smart. Cooping up in long-abandoned apartment buildings with cobwebs between the broken wood panels and growing moss in the roof was wise. Setting up camp in a little metal cubicle with permanently opened windows, owing for the glass all shattering from the tsunami, and hardly enough room to even stand? Utterly appalling. Terrible. Not fun at all.

Essentially why he'd elected for one as his primary haunt, Rialto might suppose. It was temporary, cold scrap metal over his head and the whole thing jam-packed with more creative materials than living necessities - a little distant, a lot dilapidated. Keeping himself on his toes, or whatever it was.

The vampire was perched on the top of a carriage just three from the bottom, not out of sight but not in itself low, one leg hanging off the side and a mess of beads and strings in his lap that he was assembling absentmindedly. Bracelets for your phone: in the works. (Complexly interwoven loops that were even smaller than rings. Where would they even adhere to your phone? Good Question.) A pity that having a longer life and a tweaked digestive system meant half of nature was set on denying him; watching the sunset was about as romantic as watching the ocean, except he had to deck himself in full sun-protection gear. One turtleneck. Gloves. Hockey helmet. Carefully angled away from the sun. The whole shebang. He looked, hard, in the distance, as though he were contemplating something very deep and indeed worthy of looking long at the horizon for, wind tousling the hair around his face.

He wouldn't be making his sales target this month, it seemed. That had been the case for the past six months as well. Silently lighting a candle for himself, Rialto took a long swig of blood soda, only to realise the can was empty. With that, he gave an aggrieved sigh and promptly tossed the can somewhere over his shoulder. Please. It was so hard being talented.

[ wc >200 if youd like to cross out a bingo!!
watch the sunset 1/3
winks w/ both eyes it's also possible to make a purchase... from rialto. if u dare ]

[alexander]

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Alexander loved Rialto, they really did. He was one of their best friends, had been a constant in their life for almost one hundred years, but sometimes - well, sometimes they just couldn't understand the guy. They were rooming with Catheryn in a one bedroom apartment down the street of the ferris wheel, close enough to Rialto and Marko's frequent haunts to feel like they could get to them if they needed to, and far enough to feel the disconnect. There was no reason for Rialto to be living in a carriage, especially when the four had lived together for so long, in conditions worse than a one bedroom apartment. The vampire chose to stay at the ferris wheel everyday, knowing his friends were just down the street with blankets, pillows  and blood sodas to boot. Alex just could not understand his lifestyle choices. Why give up a luxury like a roof over your head when you didn't know when you were going to lose it?

They're halfway up the ferris wheel when a can nails them in the forehead, surprising them enough to let go of the bar they're holding onto. Flailing for a moment before regaining their balance, Alex scowls up at the carriage the can had been thrown from, eyes narrowing. They pick up the pace and after a few moments they're scrambling into Rialto's carriage, pushing down one of his legs to make space for themselves. They reach over to flick his forehead, payback for the faint red mark forming on their own skin. "Stop littering, the ground below looks like a dump." They say in a way of greeting, flashing their friend a sly smile. "With all the supplies you have up here, I'm sure you could build a garbage can, or something." They sigh, shaking their head in feigned disappointment.

Alex follows Rialto's gaze to the sun setting just above the sea, their expression softening. They had always enjoyed watching sunsets, even if they had to put extra sunscreen on and hide in the shade to see it now. It always calmed them, filled their chest with a warmth that was unfamiliar most days. Alexander could count all the vulnerable moments they had shared with their friend on their fingers, but sitting with him and watching the sun dip below the water felt - nice. Alexander hums a soft tune as the sky turns orange and pink above them,  an abstract painting just for their eyes.

They glance back at Rialto to see his expression, keeping theirs under a face carefully blank. They wouldn't want anyone to know they were feeling soft, it would ruin their image. Zachariah might know they're not scary, but not all of San Creado was partial to that secret. The vampire moves to throw their arm around Rialto's shoulder, their smile as mischievous as always, but somehow softer. "It's beautiful, huh? Reminds me of the time we were in London." That's where Catheryn, Rialto, and Alexander had all met, wasn't it? Victorian era, in the dark of the night, as poor as dirt and still young bloods. A strange time, but the sunsets had been pretty.

&& 1/3 ferris wheel, 1/3 watch the sunset think? im on mobile so akdjffj

[marissa]

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When her heart was set on something, Marissa was one who'd do everything in her power to obtain what she desired - not that appearing at the boardwalk required ample power to begin with. Clutched in the gaps between her fingers was one of the many paper advertisements dispersed throughout the town. Considering how often she saw them, it was natural that Marissa's interest was piqued. Having so many ads distributed could only mean two things: this business was either booming, or these products were atrocious and someone was just hopelessly desperate. Regardless of which it was, the werewolf was eager to satisfy her curiosity.

Her gaze flicked up from the advertisement in her hand to look at the towering Ferris wheel ahead. After releasing a gentle sigh, Marissa folded the sheet into a neat rectangle. She slipped it into her jacket pocket and headed forward. Upon reaching the metal carriages, she spotted two familiar individuals, Alex and Rialto. It was as if the vampires were packaged deals; it was an uncommon sight to see one without another nearby.

Instead of speaking, the brunette turned away from them. It was a mixture of discomfort from craning her neck up and Marissa's over the top personality in general that formulated a new idea in her head. Why not sit on top of the carriage? Executing such a plan of course carried its risks, but Marissa often presented a brave, mostly stupid front. A couple of broken bones? Nearly life-threatening injuries? It wasn't like almost dying from a questionable choice was anything new to Marissa.

Now that she stood inside of the carriage closest to the ground, the werewolf placed a foot down against the ledge of the broken window. She reached up to grip the top of the carriage and lifted herself with ease. Though, her plan was not completed. Marissa ran and jumped off the platform to the next. The only thing remotely frightening was the feeling of the carriage immediately tipping backwards from her weight. She let out a surprised squeak and scrambled to the center, attempting to balance the metal box. Once it finally did, Marissa let out a relieved sigh before slowly lowering herself to sit. Then, she looked at the two vampires with a grin. "Hey guys," she greeted casually, as if she didn't almost fall from over ten feet above the ground.

For a few moments, Marissa tilted her head to look at the setting sun. The sky was changed to a mixture of orange hues and pink clouds speckled the sky. It only got darker as the last of the sun's rays disappeared. As a girl from the city, the view of the sun sinking into the ocean was one thing that Marissa wasn't as familiar with. It was a beautiful sight to see and an opportunity she would've missed, had she plummeted to the ground. Though, looking at the horizon brought a new question to Marissa's head. How the hell was Rialto's hockey helmet protective against the light when it had open spaces?

Thinking of the man was what reminded Marissa of why she was even here. Reaching into her pocket, she took out the paper and unfolded it. She turned it to face the two vampires so they could see. "I know I'm probably ruining a moment, but you are a true craftsmanship connoisseur." Her gaze was on Rialto as she spoke, and even though her words might've been perceived as sarcastic, they were completely genuine. "Your products? Modern art." Marissa hadn't actually seen them for herself, but she heard about them. They all sounded terrible. She loved it. "Do you take personal requests?"

[body]

[size=10pt]Zachariah doesn't feel a thing, but he still cringes when something sprouts from between his shoulder blades. The little transformation is quick and not as grotesque as he imagines it to be, but listening to his bones crack and break as they organize themselves makes him cringe. It saves him from falling several feet to the ground and possibly shattering into a thousand tiny pieces, sure, but he feels that it only draws more attention to him, and that's the last thing he wants. He's already walking around dressed head to toe in heavy winter wear, a meek attempt to muffle the stench of rotten flesh and formaldehyde, but wings? That's just over the top.

As he carries himself up to the carriage where everyone else is congregated, Zach tries his best to keep himself covered with his heavy coat, as much as the wings will allow. He's known ever since he got here that he isn't a pleasant sight, let alone smell, so he would rather not let anyone fully witness the state his body is in. Self-conscious as he is, he reminds himself that he had come up here for company, though he kind of feels out of place. Everyone is - or at least appears to be - much younger than he is. Zachariah likes kids as much as the next guy, but unless they need help with their biology homework, he doesn't really know what to say.

"Awh, don't bully 'im," he pipes. "I like his macaroni art." He doesn't really, but he knows better than to tell him the truth. At best, he's indifferent to it. It's no better than that of a kindergartener's mindless scribbles. Maybe if he were actually five years old, Zachariah would offer him a pat on the back and an enthusiastic "good job," but the most he can do is lazily come to his defense. "Why d'you make all these... trinkets anyway?" Zach can't imagine that his little business is actually booming. These things, charming as they are, are the most useless things one could possibly have. He wants to know just why Rialto makes these things. He'll at least give him props for never losing his motivation, even though he assumes that Rialto makes about two dollars a month off of his little business.

"What are y'all doing up here?" Being so high up is quite impractical. Someone's bound to take a tumble, and he would sure hate if he got roped into cleaning it up. He's already hidden enough bodies in the past ten months. "If anyone falls 'n' breaks somethin', I ain't liable." Does he count as adult supervision?