Rex Shaw/Arthouse

Arthouse

The Arthouse, property of Rex Shaw is nothing more than a studio where he does the majority of his painting. Having taught himself to paint magically the space, and magical limitations are highly necessary. Before his involvement with the tattoo shop known as The Human Canvas, the location doubled as an underground tattoo parlour. Rex accepted both magical and muggle customers. These days he no longer offers tattoo work. He does do commissioned art, and art enthusiasts can be seen entering and exiting the premises.

When Rex disappeared on his family, Hope acquired the space simply by means of being married to him. She kept it for many years and she and Ferlen gifted the space to Regan when she was old enough. Regan has worked the space into part studio apartment, part art studio. She's added her own things and expanded her own works of art, but kept a few pieces from her birth father that she appreciated.

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Roleplay

Karith

Karith Black - Keeper of the Citadel - Minister's Bodyguard Send Me an Owl! - 11:59, July 6, 2020 (UTC) He'd knock on the door.

Regan Black Ravenclaw Alumna -Owner of Different Strokes and Spy for The Black Parade  – 12:07, July 6, 2020 (UTC) She opened the door and surprise registered on her face. It had been... what felt like years since she'd seen her uncle. "Uncle Karith. Is everything okay?" Why was he here?

Karith Black - Keeper of the Citadel - Minister's Bodyguard Send Me an Owl! - 12:08, July 6, 2020 (UTC) He would nod. "With me but not you." He'd pause. "May I come in?"

Regan Black Ravenclaw Alumna -Owner of Different Strokes and Spy for The Black Parade  – 12:14, July 6, 2020 (UTC) Why was he always so cryptic? She nodded and moved aside to let him in. "What's wrong with me?" She asked, confused.

Karith Black - Keeper of the Citadel - Minister's Bodyguard Send Me an Owl! - 12:18, July 6, 2020 (UTC) He never was one to mince words. "You've hit a dead end. Since your time in Azkaban you've changed. You haven't moved forward on selling any art. You haven't gone back to waiting tables, which we both know was just a bid at independence from your parents anyway. You haven't even been going out and meeting people and making friends like you used to. You've been stagnant here."

Regan Black Ravenclaw Alumna -Owner of Different Strokes and Spy for The Black Parade  – 12:20, July 6, 2020 (UTC) She scowled. "No one wanted my pieces. They told me they were too dark. Or that the country would rather move on than be reminded of the atrocities it committed under that administration," she said, folding her arms over her chest. "And my job wouldn't take me back. Wouldn't hire a former felon. So tell me, what was I supposed to do?"

Karith Black - Keeper of the Citadel - Minister's Bodyguard Send Me an Owl! - 12:26, July 6, 2020 (UTC) "Move on. Look for another job. Find somewhere else that did appreciate your talents. Instead you've just been feeling sorry for yourself and cutting off your family and friends." He'd pause. "I'm not here to berate you for your choices though. I'm here to offer you a way forward to help you move past this funk you're in."

Regan Black Ravenclaw Alumna -Owner of Different Strokes and Spy for The Black Parade  – 12:28, July 6, 2020 (UTC) More retorts were on the tip of her tongue, and she was ready to throw Rose under the bus, but she held off. "And what's that?"

Karith Black - Keeper of the Citadel - Minister's Bodyguard Send Me an Owl! - 12:33, July 6, 2020 (UTC) "A path forward. I'm offering you a chance for a place in the Black Parade. It won't be easy...in fact I think it may easily be the hardest thing you have ever done but it offers you a way out of your current situation."

Regan Black Ravenclaw Alumna -Owner of Different Strokes and Spy for The Black Parade  – 12:38, July 6, 2020 (UTC) "The Black... Parade?" She asked, quirking an eyebrow skeptically. "What makes it harder than surviving Azkaban?"

Karith Black - Keeper of the Citadel - Minister's Bodyguard Send Me an Owl! - 12:44, July 6, 2020 (UTC) "Because Azkaban was just about survival. This is about moving on and being part of something again." He would pause, then lean over so he was at eye level with her. "You can argue and deny all day long Regan but I know where your mind and heart are right now. It was the same when I got out of Azkaban. I know you may not believe me and that you hate feeling like you need help but I have been where you are now and I am trying to help you because I understand you in a way nobody else in our family can."

Regan Black Ravenclaw Alumna -Owner of Different Strokes and Spy for The Black Parade  – 12:56, July 6, 2020 (UTC) Emotions fluttered across her face as her uncle looked her in the eyes. That he'd spent time in Azkaban sounded... familiar. But it hadn't occurred to her, at least not seriously, until he presented it in that way. "And... whatever this Black Parade is... they're what helped you?"

Karith Black - Keeper of the Citadel - Minister's Bodyguard Send Me an Owl! - 13:02, July 6, 2020 (UTC) He would nod. "I did much the same as you Regan, drifting for a time unable to break out of my own mind and move past the experience. I made some poor choices and got into trouble and their leader rescued me. I've spent the years since repaying her in kind." He would pause. "I'm not going to lie or try to sugar coat it Regan, you have to go in with your eyes wide open and this has to be your choice. The Black Parade is made up of Thieves, Assassins, and Spies and you would be training to become one of them. That being said they also a group of people who can understand what you've gone through and help you move past it."

Regan Black Ravenclaw Alumna -Owner of Different Strokes and Spy for The Black Parade  – 13:05, July 6, 2020 (UTC) She tried to keep her face clear as he described it to her. Her uncle was basically an outlaw... who also worked for the Ministry? "So you're telling me, that as a wrongfully convicted felon, a life amongst thieves, spies and assassins is the only life that's viable for me?"

Karith Black - Keeper of the Citadel - Minister's Bodyguard Send Me an Owl! - 13:10, July 6, 2020 (UTC) He would shake his head. "No. While you will be bound not to reveal the Parade this choice isn't one that has to last your whole life. Many members leave after spending some time in the Parade. Some return and some never do. This is more about you finding yourself again with those who have had similar experiences as you and you know as well as I that the people you'll find in reputable society just can't understand what you've been through."

Regan Black Ravenclaw Alumna -Owner of Different Strokes and Spy for The Black Parade  – 13:22, July 6, 2020 (UTC) That much was definitely true. And part of the reason it was hard not to feel stuck. Rose was a good listener... but couldn't empathize. Some new friends might be nice. "Okay. So what would that mean for me?"

Karith Black - Keeper of the Citadel - Minister's Bodyguard Send Me an Owl! - 14:03, July 6, 2020 (UTC) He would nod. "It would mean coming to the Citadel and staying there for training. There would be physical, magical, and more specialized training for you. You'd stay there along with the other trainees. Once you've been trained you'd be sent on missions for the parade." He'd pause. "If it helps you can think of it sort of like joining a military organization."

Regan Black Ravenclaw Alumna -Owner of Different Strokes and Spy for The Black Parade  – 14:10, July 6, 2020 (UTC) "Would I have communication with the outside world or would I just.... disappear and then resurface after training?"

Karith Black - Keeper of the Citadel - Minister's Bodyguard Send Me an Owl! - 14:14, July 6, 2020 (UTC) "That would be your choice as long as you're where you're supposed to be when you're supposed to be there." He would pause. "I would recommend you cut off at least for a while so all your focus is there. If you'd like I can talk to your parents or you can do that and say we're going on a trip to help you."

Regan Black Ravenclaw Alumna -Owner of Different Strokes and Spy for The Black Parade  – 14:22, July 6, 2020 (UTC) She nodded. "That's probably for the best, given that it's not like I'd be able to explain a new job to them or anything."

Karith Black - Keeper of the Citadel - Minister's Bodyguard Send Me an Owl! - 14:25, July 6, 2020 (UTC) He'd nod. "They'll just be happy you're trying something new." He'd pause. "Any other questions."

Regan Black Ravenclaw Alumna -Owner of Different Strokes and Spy for The Black Parade  – 14:26, July 6, 2020 (UTC) "Do I get... paid?" She asked with a bemused smile. "Or does that depend om how successful I am?"

Karith Black - Keeper of the Citadel - Minister's Bodyguard Send Me an Owl! - 14:33, July 6, 2020 (UTC) "You'll be provided with what you need through training. There's rooms at the Citadel you're welcome to stay in and food provided. Once you're through training you'll be able to use the skills you learn as you see fit providing the Parade with a small portion as repayment. When you are sent on Parade missions you'll be paid for that work."

Regan Black Ravenclaw Alumna -Owner of Different Strokes and Spy for The Black Parade  – 14:35, July 6, 2020 (UTC) So the organization took a cut. That made sense. "Okay."

Karith Black - Keeper of the Citadel - Minister's Bodyguard Send Me an Owl! - 14:39, July 6, 2020 (UTC) He'd nod. "Then pack what you feel you need and let's go."

Regan Black Ravenclaw Alumna -Owner of Different Strokes and Spy for The Black Parade  – 14:42, July 6, 2020 (UTC) That took her a bit off guard, but she followed the instructions. She flicked her wand and packed a medium-sized bag enough clothes for two weeks.

Karith Black - Keeper of the Citadel - Minister's Bodyguard Send Me an Owl! - 14:45, July 6, 2020 (UTC) When she was done he'd nod and offer his hand to take them to the Citadel of the Lost.

Charlotte

「 Charlotte, Duchess of Cambridge 」Ravenclaw Alumna

「 Age 」
26 y/o

「 Species 」
Witch

「 Occupation 」
Royal Princess

「 Relationship 」
Married to Scarlett

It's been a while since she and Regan had met up, and a lot of it could be attributed to Charlotte's getaways with Scarlett. But those were over, sans one final trip once they went through with their plans, but that might still be some ways off. Charlotte still wasn't sure whether it was the best idea. And it was this indecision that led her to Regan's place, balancing Caspian on her hip as she waited for a response. She hoped Regan would have words of advice for her, or at least serve as a good distraction.

Message Me • 18:16, May 4, 2019 (UTC)

Regan Black Ravenclaw Alumna -Owner of Different Strokes and Spy for The Black Parade  – 18:19, May 4, 2019 (UTC) She opened the door, covered in splatters of orange and yellow paint. A smile split across her face when she saw her friend. "Charlotte! Come in!" She opened the door wider, allowing entrance. "I'd hug you but..." She gestured to her clothes.

「 Charlotte, Duchess of Cambridge 」Ravenclaw Alumna

「 Age 」
26 y/o

「 Species 」
Witch

「 Occupation 」
Royal Princess

「 Relationship 」
Married to Scarlett

Before Charlotte can even react, Caspian shrieks excitedly, something that she found to be completely out of character for her typically tranquil son. Giggling, even, and repeatedly exclaiming, "Reeeegan!" Charlotte winces a little at her son's excitement, but can't help the smile that forms on her face. "Just when I thought Merlin had taken mercy on me with a quiet kid," she jokes, chuckling. Nevertheless, she steps in, careful not to put him down in fears he'd throw himself onto Regan and get himself all dirty so quickly. "Sorry for dropping by unannounced. I hope I'm not interrupting anything?"

Message Me • 18:23, May 4, 2019 (UTC)

Regan Black Ravenclaw Alumna -Owner of Different Strokes and Spy for The Black Parade  – 18:30, May 4, 2019 (UTC) It quickly becomes apparent that Regan had several projects up. "Of course not. I can always use a break. I should probably take more of them than I do." Regan flicked her wand, cleaning up a majority of the mess, so that there was at least a clean pathway from the studio to the sitting area. "What's up?"

「 Charlotte, Duchess of Cambridge 」Ravenclaw Alumna

「 Age 」
26 y/o

「 Species 」
Witch

「 Occupation 」
Royal Princess

「 Relationship 」
Married to Scarlett

"What? Now I need a valid reason to come visit one of my best friends?" Charlotte asks, teasingly, a small grin apparent on her face. "I missed you! It's been, what? A couple weeks? I figured a visit was long overdue."

Message Me • 18:34, May 4, 2019 (UTC)

Regan Black Ravenclaw Alumna -Owner of Different Strokes and Spy for The Black Parade  – 22:07, May 4, 2019 (UTC) She chuckled. "You don't need a reason," she said. "That was also just an invitation to fill me in on your life."

「 Charlotte, Duchess of Cambridge 」Ravenclaw Alumna

「 Age 」
26 y/o

「 Species 」
Witch

「 Occupation 」
Royal Princess

「 Relationship 」
Married to Scarlett

"My life... quite uneventful, I'm afraid," Charlotte pauses dramatically after she's tsked, and then adds, "Well, if you don't count my potentially being engaged again. It's... complicated, at any rate."

Message Me • 23:10, May 4, 2019 (UTC)

Regan Black Ravenclaw Alumna -Owner of Different Strokes and Spy for The Black Parade  – 03:41, May 5, 2019 (UTC) She gestured to the couch. "Sit. Explain."

「 Charlotte, Duchess of Cambridge 」Ravenclaw Alumna

「 Age 」
26 y/o

「 Species 」
Witch

「 Occupation 」
Royal Princess

「 Relationship 」
Married to Scarlett

Charlotte does as told without hesitation or delay. There's a small pause as she strings together all her thoughts and how she wants to explain everything. "I've been dating this girl, Scarlett, for a year and a half now, but I've been seeing her since Theodore and I began the process of divorcing. She's... amazing. I hadn't ever really considered dating women before, but with Scarlett it all just feels... so right. The only problem is that she's a half-breed and lives at the Precinct. It's been difficult on us, these past few months, for obvious reasons, but then we took a trip to Maui and we ended up discussing... well, our future," she explains, "She proposed we eloped. And to be honest, I like the idea of it, but... being a royal means not having the privilege of privacy when it comes to weddings and whatnot. And with the current ambience regarding half-breeds - not to mention homosexuals, with all the thanks to the Minister - I'm afraid of how it'd be received. So I'm at a cross about what to do," she admits, with a short sigh.

Message Me • 03:08, May 11, 2019 (UTC)

Regan Black Ravenclaw Alumna -Owner of Different Strokes and Spy for The Black Parade  – 17:20, May 11, 2019 (UTC) Regan's facial expressions during Charlotte's story displayed a lot of shock and surprise. She considered what Charlotte's situation was before speaking slowly. "Your entire relationship has been a complete secret," she said giving Charlotte a look that expressed a little sadness that she'd kept it even from Regan. "Why wouldn't you be able to keep the elopement a secret, too? Is it really just a sense of... tradition? Or is there some other piece I'm missing?"

「 Charlotte, Duchess of Cambridge 」Ravenclaw Alumna

「 Age 」
26 y/o

「 Species 」
Witch

「 Occupation 」
Royal Princess

「 Relationship 」
Married to Scarlett

Charlotte feels bad when she notices that brief look of sadness, and winces internally. She'd meant to tell Regan. Of course she had. But life had gotten in the way, and it just never seemed like the right time to update her on the happenings of her romantic life. "Dating and getting married isn't the same thing. It never has been. When you're dating, it's all so... unofficial, I suppose. Not guaranteed. Like anything could happen at any moment. But when you're married - it's different. They become a member of the royal family, as well. It's just - fear, and worry, and -" Charlotte pauses, releasing a shaky breath. "I'm just afraid of what they'll say. For so long, everyone - myself included - had thought I was strictly heterosexual. And now this... not to mention what they might say about Theodore, about Caspian," she frowns.

Message Me • 18:33, May 11, 2019 (UTC)

Regan Black Ravenclaw Alumna -Owner of Different Strokes and Spy for The Black Parade  – 18:36, May 11, 2019 (UTC)~ "If you haven't told your family yet, why do you have to tell them now?" she shrugged. "You could always just get married in secret, and wait til this administration blows over, because let's be real-- it's gone on long enough-- and then tell people. Have a more formal ceremony."

「 Charlotte, Duchess of Cambridge 」Ravenclaw Alumna

「 Age 」
26 y/o

「 Species 」
Witch

「 Occupation 」
Royal Princess

「 Relationship 」
Married to Scarlett

"I... could. I just - I know I'd feel guilty if I did that," Charlotte divulges. There would be no winning in this situation, she knew. She'd feel bad no matter the outcome. "For so long, I've been told my life isn't actually mine only. Diverging from that - again - it'd make me feel bad."

Message Me • 18:49, May 11, 2019 (UTC)

Regan Black Ravenclaw Alumna -Owner of Different Strokes and Spy for The Black Parade  – 01:05, May 12, 2019 (UTC) She shrugged. "You know what I think on that topic," she said with a little smile. "Cause I've been saying it since our Hogwarts days."

「 Charlotte, Duchess of Cambridge 」Ravenclaw Alumna

「 Age 」
26 y/o

「 Species 」
Witch

「 Occupation 」
Royal Princess

「 Relationship 」
Married to Scarlett

"Yeah, I know, I know, I just..." Charlotte trails off, and sighs again. "I don't know. It's hard," she shrugs. "But anyways... what's going on with you? Anything exciting happened?"

Message Me • 15:07, May 13, 2019 (UTC)

Regan Black Ravenclaw Alumna -Owner of Different Strokes and Spy for The Black Parade  – 19:49, May 13, 2019 (UTC) She shook her head. "Not really. Working. Dating when I've got someone. Rose isn't speaking to me." All her statements were spoken in the same tone of voice.

「 Charlotte, Duchess of Cambridge 」Ravenclaw Alumna

「 Age 」
26 y/o

「 Species 」
Witch

「 Occupation 」
Royal Princess

「 Relationship 」
Married to Scarlett

"Rose? Wait, Rose as in your little sister Rose? The one who has always been attached at the hip with you? That Rose?" Charlotte's brow furrows. That was surprising. "What happened?"

Message Me • 21:12, June 1, 2019 (UTC)

Regan Black Ravenclaw Alumna -Owner of Different Strokes and Spy for The Black Parade  – 21:14, June 1, 2019 (UTC) "We've been less attached at the hip since graduating," she said. "Rose decided to move back home... and I think I heard that she only just moved out into a house... that's practically next door to Mum and Dad." She rolled her eyes. "The abbreviated version of the story is that I set Rose up on a date with the brother of a girl I was seeing. Went on the double date with her to make her more comfortable... and then Rose had the audacity to tell me that I was being selfish when my date and I left the table briefly to give them some time alone without us."

「 Charlotte, Duchess of Cambridge 」Ravenclaw Alumna

「 Age 」
26 y/o

「 Species 」
Witch

「 Occupation 」
Royal Princess

「 Relationship 」
Married to Scarlett

Charlotte purses her lips, looking a little thoughtful. She personally has never had this sort of issue with her own siblings, so she's initially a little perplexed on what to say, but eventually settles on a question. "Well, did she want to spend time alone with him? I mean, with how things are nowadays, I wouldn't blame her if she didn't want to spend time alone with him so soon after meeting him."

Message Me • 21:31, June 1, 2019 (UTC)

Regan Black Ravenclaw Alumna -Owner of Different Strokes and Spy for The Black Parade  – 21:33, June 1, 2019 (UTC) She stared at Charlotte disbelievingly. "Seriously?" She huffed and thought it over. "I don't know, I didn't pay that much attention. But we weren't even gone that long. Five... ten minutes, tops."

「 Charlotte, Duchess of Cambridge 」Ravenclaw Alumna

「 Age 」
26 y/o

「 Species 」
Witch

「 Occupation 」
Royal Princess

「 Relationship 」
Married to Scarlett

"That's long enough to make a couple comments, slip a pill, or even outright try and lay a hand on her," she points out. "Personally, I'd have been a little bothered, too. But, on the flip side, it isn't all on you. You were on a date. You wanted to spend time with your girl. At the end of the day, maybe you should have communicated a little better. Come up with safewords or something in the event of an emergency, or just discomfort. It's always better to be safe than sorry."

Message Me • 21:43, June 1, 2019 (UTC)

Regan Black Ravenclaw Alumna -Owner of Different Strokes and Spy for The Black Parade  – 21:45, June 1, 2019 (UTC)~ She nodded slowly. "Maybe if the date had truly been a blind date for her. But it was my girl's brother. I trusted Veronica enough to believe her brother wasn't a total scumbag. If I had felt Rose was in danger, I wouldn't have casually left."

「 Charlotte, Duchess of Cambridge 」Ravenclaw Alumna

「 Age 」
26 y/o

「 Species 」
Witch

「 Occupation 」
Royal Princess

「 Relationship 」
Married to Scarlett

"How well do you know Veronica, or her brother?" Charlotte can't help but ask, quirking an eyebrow. "All I'm saying is maybe you should be more mindful of your sister and what she wants. A little communication goes a long way," she shrugs. "You have the opportunity for a relationship with your sibling. Don't take that for granted. Merlin knows I'd love to have one with my siblings."

Message Me • 04:02, June 2, 2019 (UTC)

Regan Black Ravenclaw Alumna -Owner of Different Strokes and Spy for The Black Parade  – 04:05, June 2, 2019 (UTC)~ She shrugged. "We don't even have anything in common, really. She's prim and proper and so within the lines, it's almost obnoxious."

「 Charlotte, Duchess of Cambridge 」Ravenclaw Alumna

「 Age 」
26 y/o

「 Species 」
Witch

「 Occupation 」
Royal Princess

「 Relationship 」
Married to Scarlett

"What else?" Charlotte raises an inquisitive eyebrow. For Regan to have it so against her, it has to go beyond just being prim and proper or so within the lines. She refuses to let Regan's relationship with her sister wither away because she's so stubborn.

Message Me • 04:22, June 2, 2019 (UTC)

Regan Black Ravenclaw Alumna -Owner of Different Strokes and Spy for The Black Parade  – 15:03, June 2, 2019 (UTC) "What else? What else what? What else don't we have in common?" She laughed scathingly. "She can do absolutely no wrong as far as our parents are concerned. They even told me growing up that they were harder on me because I was supposed to be an example or something. But she's their little angel princess baby, and I'm the screw-up."