all that is beautiful | maria

[ares edward lestrange]

and your name is..?

december 31st 2024

The evening of the thirty-first was due to be one of the longest nights for Ares Lestrange. He hated the shift of the new year, how clocks would strike midnight and couples both magical and muggle felt the need to kiss one another to celebrate. Before 2023, the new year brought excitement for the eldest Lestrange but as of lately it brought back reminders, new memories and a new anniversary. The death of his parents to be exact. Though the morning of New Years Eve was spent in silence in his small apartment, his hand waving about, practicing wandless magic and keeping the fire in the small fire place lit.

But when Ares strolled into Hog’s Head at roughly seven in the early evening, he felt his lips draw a sigh. There were what seemed to be hundreds of patrons, uproars coming from many of them, excited for what the hours would eventually bring. Within minutes, his jacket was thrown off and his black standard apron magically tied around his waist, he nodded towards his colleagues who seemed to be suffering by the bar. He took over from one of them, patting their backs so they could head to their comfortable area of work.

Ares’ first instincts were to grab the empty glasses, charming them all to be thrown around the back, while offer drinks to other customers who seemed to be waiting. Though, one lady who sat by the bar, with a young but rather attractive face caught the Lestrange’s attention first. He was unsure of what it exactly was but it felt as if he was ignoring everyone else amongst them, his eyes only settled on her. ”What…Would you like?” He found himself asking. Curse every pretty person.

@maria & hopefully this works!

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ares edward lestrange

Ah, New Years Eve! Tonight was the biggest party of the year. Maria loved partying, and she had no plans to stop tonight. She would drink, dance, flirt with a stranger, maybe kiss another when midnight hit, and then keep on partying until the morning. All in all, she'd told Daniel not to expect her back tonight or tomorrow because who knew where she might end up. While some people would be seriously worried about that mindset, Maria wasn't. She preferred living life on the edge and set fire to all the rules.

Maria had decided to start the night at the Hogs Head. Not because it was a great party spot, but because she knew she could get some strong drinks to get a real nice buzz before moving on to a club. The bar, not really a hot spot normally, was actually bustling tonight: it seemed others had the same idea Maria. It took some time, but eventually she managed to make her way to the bar, leaning against the bar top that had seen much better days. Several of the patrons were giving her second and third glances, a fact Maria was very aware of but otherwise ignoring for the moment. Being half Veela, Maria knew she had above average looks and she also knew her Veela charm was quite strong. Even though she was ignoring the stares that didn't mean she didn't enjoy them. She wanted a drink before she returned any of the attention. And finally, after waiting several minutes, one of the bartenders reached her, asking what she'd like.

Maria looked up at him through her eyelashes, a smile forming on her glossed lips. "You are much better looking than your coworker." She stated, that playful smile finally formed. "Sex on the beach, with firewhisky instead of vodka. Double shots." Since she was still a paying customer on a busy night she should at least get him something to fix for her. As she sat down in one of the stools she propped her elbow on the counter with her chin in her hand and eyed him up and down. Maybe she'd stay for a few more drinks than initially planned.

[ares edward lestrange]

and your name is..?

Ares was a simple man. If power or some kind of torture technique or even manipulation wasn’t involved, he wasn’t really interested. But after his ordeal with his sisters and even the death of his parents what felt like so long ago, he needed something to rely on. A full time alibi and even something to cling onto when the Purifiers weren’t making any moves. Hence the job in Hogs Head. At first he felt like refusing to come in, dreading the fact he would have to watch couples alike in the wizarding community come together and be all lovey-dovey. It made him wanna puke. Though he did want to spend time with Sebastian, the only person — aside from his sisters — he truly cared for. With the night picking up once his presence was made amongst the patrons and even a young…Woman catching his attention, Ares decided to do his best to somehow score himself a kiss for the midnight rings.

Blue eyes briefly noticed the others focusing on the woman before Ares drew his attention back to her. Her lips were moving after he spoke but even her request slowly passed through one ear and out of the other. He had to blink a couple of times before realising. She was ordering. He was a bartender. And well. He did just ask her what she wanted. He couldn’t help but crack what seemed to be an award winning smile at her compliment, refusing to not paying attention to it. ”A summery beverage to have during the cold winters? Coming right up.” He stated, waving his hand so the bottles he required would rest by his left side. From the single order, it seemed like the unknown woman was looking to get extremely wasted. The Lestrange felt like he could relate so well.

Ares briefly bent over to his right, picking up the glass he used for all Sex on the Beaches. ”Extra ice for you? Must be sweating amongst all these people.” He joked as he stood straight, sending a wink her way. Grabbing the firewhiskey bottle to his left, he began pouring in each ingredient, making sure to add in the double shot she requested. Grabbing his silver shaker, Ares clicked his fingers watching as the shaker itself lifted and the glass moved in front of the lady, before pouring out a completed Sex on the Beach. The process itself usually invited other patrons to work, especially considering Ares was known for his mixology techniques and thankfully good skills in magic. He then leaned forward, finishing off the drink with a lemon upon the side of the glass and a cherry within it. ”For you. No charge.” Maybe this shift wasn’t going so bad after all.

@maria & i watched a tutorial on how to make one but still didn't include the detail of it #dumb

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