Etched in the Surface

Selective roleplay & ask blog for Original Characters from the universe of Hinterland Studio's video game: The Long Dark

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& I'm A Goddamn Coward

...But Then Again, So Are You.

Private/Selective Roleplay & Ask Blog for original characters Doe, Buck, Bear and Moose set in the universe of The Long Dark/Black Frost from Hinterland Studios.

~A Study In;  survival, perseverance, camaraderie, the end of the world, nature, emotional bonds, caring for the ones you love and the strangers on the edge of the night, kindess in a world gone mad, the quiet apocalypse.

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- -. ݁⁺ ⊹ : THE LONG AND WINDING ROAD . . . roleplay sentence starters based on complicated friendship, mundanity, &. uncertainties films ; the puffy chair. genre: slice of life, family, romance, hurt and comfort, angst.

Come here. I'm sorry.

I wanted to make sure you knew what you were leaving behind.

Do you know how much you're gonna miss me?

You sure you don't want me to come?

I got some things to do. We talked about it.

If you could pull off it would be fucking awesome, you know?

I'd take it, you know what I'm saying?

What do you want to know about [name]?

Oh, I see what this is.

Dude, dude, I'm your man!

You're a good guy, obviously.

What do you want me to say?

I'm picking you up for a road trip.

What are you doing in the bushes, you fucking weirdo?

Come on, come on, get out. It's beautiful, isn't it?

I'm glad that you bought this pizza, you know? And that we get to share it.

I'm so happy to meet you. I've heard a lot about you.

You pushed the right button on that one.

I'm getting used to it, you know what I'm saying?

I know you loved that fucking band.

So is this like a road trip then?

I didn't know it was your birthday.

You don't think [he/she/they] would dig it?

I don't know, I was actually reconsidering it.

You were pretty pumped about it a while ago.

It's just this is sort of like a representation of life, you know what I mean?

For whatever it's worth, we are on this road trip and it's all about connecting.

Hey. Are you mad? You seem mad.

Are you disappointed in me?

I want you to have some faith in me on this.

I'm gonna take care of it, all right?

I'm gonna get us some alone time, all that stuff.

I'm gonna go get the room for us and you just mostly stay out of sight.

Why I gotta stay out of sight?

it's just a way to get the room a little bit cheaper.

I'm sorry, excuse my language.

All right, I got Plan B.

Um, this is gonna kind of suck, I'm gonna warn you right now.

Would you mind if I just slept in the van tonight?

How the fuck am I gonna do this without [him/her/them] seeing me?

Just go right here, I'm not gonna look.

I'll be there as soon as I can get a free second.

What are the things about me that you love?

What do you mean what kind of question is that?

I'm just trying to pick your brain about little things.

Why can't you believe me?

I don't understand why we always blow up over these little things.

You know what? Fine. Go to bed. Good night.

Nothing is bothering me. That's the point.

Look, I really want to apologize to you.

I know I lied to you. I'm sorry.

Now, if you'd just hold onfor a second.

I'll be right out there, okay?

Is this a fucking joke or what?

Let me just check with you real quick.

Look, a picture doesn't have all the details.

You're serious, and you're not joking.

You want to say something to me, go right ahead and say it.

I'm supposed shit my pants because you're all kind of silent and mysterious and shit?

I'm gonna kind of have to fix this.

I don't know, if you want to just chill out in the car or something, that'd be cool.

All right, you hang loose. All be there in a minute.

Are you gonna tell me what just happened or are we just gonna, you know, enjoy the silence?

What do you think I said to [him/her/them]?

Why are you so defensive? I was just asking what you said.

I wasn't insinuating anything.

So we pretty much have the whole day to do nothing.

Are you hungry? Let's get something to eat.

You still haven't shown me where you work.

I thought you left.

Don't get pumped up about this.

What is that supposed to mean?

I'm talking about the essence of [name].

All right, you know what? I'm not gonna stress about this.

I can't be held responsible.

It's gonna be fine. It'll work out.

Can you hand me the phone real quick?

I want whatever you are drinking.

Hey, I'm gonna make a toast.

I will not look elsewhere for happiness.

How come you never played that before?

You keep putting on the wrong accent on the wrong syll-a-ble

You know what your problem is?

What got into you tonight? Are you okay?

What happened? What's going on? What's going on?

What do you think's gonna happen to them?

What the fuck is your problem?

I don't know why you want to be in a relationship because you can't stand anything that is remotely romantic.

Will you calm down, please?

You're not gonna get out of it this time.

I need to know if you take me seriously, because if you don't, I should know about it.

I know I always say this: Don't get upset.

We should not be having this conversation right now 'cause it's late and this is a bad time--

I deserve better than this.

That's basically what you're saying, right ?

I'm talking about the fucking negative feedback that I get from you all trip!

What the fuck, dude? Why do you want to be with me?

You can't do it, and you know why?

I'm fucking sick of feeling guilty about it.

I'm sick of trying to be somebody that I think you're gonna like.

What do you mean you don't know?

It just wasn't supposed to be.

Sometimes it just doesn't work out, you know?

Are you kidding me?

You weren't there.

I didn't roll my eyes. You made that up.

Why are you upset with me?

I'm kind of ready to leave this place behind.

I'm sorry, I can't do it now.

Will you just open up the door so I can at least look you in the eye?

I want you to go away!

I'm not gonna stop doing this until you let--till you come talk to me.

We need to talk about this. I know you feel this.

I'll give you $2,000 if you keep your mouth shut.

I don't want to talk about anything right now.

Do you ever fucking talk about any godamn thing in the world?

You just want to ignore me?

I just want some peace, I just want to drive in peace.

I'm not pulling out in the middle of nowhere to let you out because you don't know how to take care of yourself!

I can't do it anymore.

Oh, my God. What you crying about?

You didn't tell me a thing. What is going on with this?

It's kind of a funny story. It's sad but funny.

Are you saying that 'cause you think I want to, or do you want to?

I'm real glad you're here.

[soupwife]

The Long Dark (2017)

[cowardlydcg]

𝚃𝚑𝚎 𝙻𝚘𝚗𝚐 𝙳𝚊𝚛𝚔 || 𝚂𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚎𝚗𝚌𝚎 𝚂𝚝𝚊𝚛𝚝𝚎𝚛𝚜    a collection of lines from The Long Dark a video game where a geomagnetic storm has knocked out the power and sent the Island of Great Bear, perhaps even the world, in to a wintery apocalypse.

Ep 2 Luminance Fugue

“I bandaged you up but you’re in bad shape.”

“Place’s been abandoned for years.”

“The wild life’s acting strange.” 

“Things don’t feel right.” 

“There’s and old story. Local Legend maybe…” 

“Story goes, they empty their rifles into the bear and it just walks away. Like it’s made of stone.”

“Some Old Hudson’s Bay trapper’s wisdom apparently.” 

“Do you believe it? The story of the Demon Bear and the spear stealing its soul?”

“I might spend all my time alone in the wilderness but I’m not crazy.”

“The old stories sometimes have truths hidden in them.”

“You still believe things are going to go back… to the way they were?”

“The lights in the sky… they’re powering the lights around us?”

“It doesn’t make sense.”

“It doesn’t make sense. And yet it has happened.”

“So the aurora is influencing wildlife too?” 

“You’ll just have to take your chances.”

“I have a legendary 150 year old demon bear hungry for my blood, bullets don’t stop him, but I’m armed with basically a medieval weapon which I’m sure will do the trick. I’m stuck in this winter wasteland where lights in the sky make the power flicker and electronics explode and the only people I seem to meet are all slightly crazy.”

“Don’t forget about the wolves.” “Hmph, let’s get on with it.”

“But this new world will make murderers of us all.”

“You’ve left your mark. And have overcome great odds so far.” “But… this part of the world still holds some secrets.”

[cowardlydcg]

𝚃𝚑𝚎 𝙻𝚘𝚗𝚐 𝙳𝚊𝚛𝚔 || 𝚂𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚎𝚗𝚌𝚎 𝚂𝚝𝚊𝚛𝚝𝚎𝚛𝚜    a collection of lines from The Long Dark a video game where a geomagnetic storm has knocked out the power and sent the Island of Great Bear, perhaps even the world, in to a wintery apocalypse.

𝙴𝚙 1: 𝙳𝚘 𝙽𝚘𝚝 𝙶𝚘 𝙶𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚕𝚎

“Those were better days.”

“Wha… what are you doing here?”

“That is not good.”

“Power’s gone. Whole electric system is fried.”

“Are you gonna help me or not?”

“I could probably climb that.”

“I’ve been looking for you.”

“Someone’s been here recently..”

“Hello? Anyone out there!?” 

“Hm, this whole area looks like it’s been abandoned for a while.”

“Listen, could you maybe point that gun somewhere else?”

“Make the wrong move, say the wrong thing you will see how good a shot I am.”

“A name takes on it’s own life, such that at one point the name becomes the thing it belongs to.”

“You’re sitting here with a rifle in your hands, you expecting trouble?”

“Trouble? Ha! Trouble found me.” 

“They thought they were safe, they were wrong.” 

“There is always hope.”

“Everyone thinks being old makes you weak, but they underestimated me.”

“This goes deeper than stillness, it feels like the moments before the world goes to sleep.”

“We’re just the last ones left awake to notice it.”

“You look weary, come warm yourself by the fire.”

“I’m here to witness the passing of an age.”

‘You’ll have to live with what remains.”

“I’m not sure anything will ever be back to ‘normal.’”

“Go safely, and good luck to you.”

“You have no idea how stubborn I am.”

“This new world is for the strong to survive.”

“You have a kind heart, but it’s a heavy one.” 

“This what you do? Hang around campfire and…share wisdom?”

“These are confusing times, let me see if I can help you make sense of them.”

“We’ve sinned. Now we’re paying the price.”

“We’ll have to choose how far we go to survive.” “It’s not for me to pass judgement on.” 

“Let’s hope you hold on to your merciful ways, and the new world doesn’t just grid you to dust.” 

“Good luck. Enjoy your apocalypse.” 

“You keep your luck. I have a feeling you’re going to need it.” 

“Shoot the damn thing!”