THE AUPAIR.

𝐈𝐓’𝐬 𝐘𝐎𝐔. 𝐈𝐓’𝐬 𝐌𝐄. 𝙞𝙩’𝙨 𝙪𝙨

[aupaire]

a portrayal of DANI CLAYTON from THE HAUNTING OF BLY MANOR. loved by pidge. ( she / her , 22 , queer. ) triggering themes exploring mental illness, trauma, abuse and neglect will be periodically portrayed. any and all triggering content will be tagged. ( read the doc here. )

[aupaire]

*awkwardly taps microphone* hello?

so sorry i’ve been MIA for so long!! life had gotten very chaotic for a while , and whilst i missed role playing and this blog so much , and the lovely people i’ve met here , i just didn’t have the energy or strength to do much of anything. thankfully , things have been really good for a few weeks , so the return to this blog should be easy - peasy!!

if you’ve stuck around , thank you so , so much. i can’t wait to bring this blog back to life !!

i’ve also made a multimuse ( dani will be staying here on her own blog ) if you’d like to interact with me there, too!! it can be found here.

thanks everyone , i’m so happy to be back !!

[aupaire]

hey guys!! i’m hoping to write starters and asks soon! real life has been hectic and on top of everything i have my first ever date on friday . send help lol

[donniesdarko]

THE HAUNTING OF BLY MANOR as an 80s horror film

[lesbianmuppet]

finished bly manor and was predictably devastated by every forehead touch

[sagamemes]

fifty reasons to touch someone.   a variation of this. send me a 🤝 + a number ( add ‘flip’ to reverse it )  for your muse to touch mine…

…to say ‘good morning’.

…to say ‘goodnight’.

…to say ‘goodbye’.

…where it hurts.

…where it doesn’t hurt.

…on a falling tear.

…in secrecy.

…in public.

…desperately.

…in joy.

…in grief.

…discreetly.

…casually.

…passionately.

…lazily.

…to distract.

…as encouragement.

…for luck.

…on a scar.

…on a place of insecurity.

…in a rush of adrenaline.

…in relief.

…in danger.

…as a ‘yes’.

…as a ‘no’.

…as an apology.

…as a suggestion.

…as a lie.

…as a promise.

…as comfort.

…after a small rejection.

…to wake yours up.

…forcefully.

…to pretend.

…to gain something.

…to give up control.

…without a motive.

…because you are running out of time.

…because i am running out of time.

…because the world is ending.

…because the world is saved.

…out of pride.

…out of greed.

…out of lust.

…out of anger.

…out of envy or jealousy.

…out of spite.

…out of habit.

…out of necessity.

…out of love.

[ dealer’s choice / randomise ]

[implxdingthemirage]

outch.

(Episode 1 Season 2)

[bloodydifficult]

when dani realized that whatever time she had left, she wanted to spend it with jamie as her wife

[aupaire]

like this for a starter , feel free to specify verses or muses ( if you’re a multi! )

[cyarikaprompts]

𝐍𝐨𝐧-𝐒𝐞𝐱𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

𝐍𝐨𝐧-𝐒𝐞𝐱𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 prompts suitable for any romantic or platonic relationship rp or writing.

Please give this post a like or reblog if you decide to use any of these!

☆ ° • [ 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐂𝐇 ] my muse touches a bruise on your muse’s body with concern

☆ ° • [ 𝐋𝐀𝐔𝐆𝐇 ] my muse tries to make yours laugh when they are sad

☆ ° • [ 𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐎𝐍 ] my muse cuddles up in bed to yours

☆ ° • [ 𝐃𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 ] my muse slow dances with your muse with no music playing

☆ ° • [ 𝐏𝐄𝐓 ] my muse lays your head in their lap and pets your muse’s hair

☆ ° • [ 𝐖𝐑𝐀𝐏 ] my muse wraps your muse up in a blanket

☆ ° • [ 𝐁𝐑𝐔𝐒𝐇 ] my muse brushes a strand of hair behind your muse’s ear

☆ ° • [ 𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐄 ] my muse laces their fingers with your muse’s, holding their hand

☆ ° • [ 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐓 ] my muse sits by your muse’s bedside while they are sick/hurt

☆ ° • [ 𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒 ] my muse removes wet clothes from your muse’s body

☆ ° • [ 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐊𝐄 ] my muse gently strokes your muse’s back/arm

☆ ° • [ 𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐃 ] my muse holds your muse after not having seen them for a while

‏‏☆ ° • [ 𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐄𝐋𝐃 ] my muse steps protectively in front of your muse

☆ ° • [ 𝐊𝐈𝐒𝐒 ] my muse kisses your muse’s forehead while they cry

pixel © to sugarthemis

[leneemusing]

comfort starters

WORDS:

“  i’ve got you. it’s okay.  ” “  stay the night with me?  ” “  i’m here. and i’m not going anywhere.  ” “  shh, it’s okay. i’m here now.  ” “  talk to me.  ” “  i wish i knew how to talk about it, but every time i try i just— the words won’t come out.  ” “  i’m afraid if i start crying, i just won’t stop.  ” “  i don’t wanna be alone tonight.  ” “  you don’t have to say anything.  ” “  do you want me to stay with you?  ” “  we’re okay— everything is gonna be okay.  ” “  it’s over now.  ” “  it’s okay if you need to cry. it’s just me. let it out.  ” “  i don’t wanna have to do that ever again.  ” “  i’m so fucking scared.  ” “  i won’t let you go through anything like that again.  ” “  you don’t have to deal with this alone.  ” “  i just need to feel something.  ” “  i don’t wanna talk about it. i don’t. i just need to forget.  ” “  whatever you need, i’m here.  ” “  please, just tell me what you need.  ” “  lay back down, you need to rest.  ” “  here, i made you some tea.  ”  “  drink this, it’ll help you relax.  ” “  let’s go for a walk. sitting here all cooped up will only make it worse.  ”  “  i can’t breathe. i can’t—  ” “  just breathe. breathe with me.  ” “  look at me. hey— i’m right here. you’re not alone.  ” ”  i feel so sick.  ” ”  i’m just so fucking tired.  ” “  what can i do?  ”  “  i need you.  ” “  i’ll always be here when you need me.  ” “  i was so worried— i thought i’d lose you.  ” “  i’m really worried about you.  ” “  actually i’m…i’m really not okay.  ” “  i keep telling everyone everything is fine and each time someone else asks i get closer to just. breaking.  ” “  you’re not fine. and you don’t have to pretend that you are with me.  ” “  everything hurts and i want it to stop.  ” “  i know it hurts now. but it gets better. with time. the pain gets a little less until it’s more of an ache rather than some big overwhelming lump in your throat.  ” “  just tell me it’s gonna get better.  ” “  i heard you crying— what’s wrong?  ” “  everyone keeps asking how i’m doing but— you’re the only person i really feel like i can talk to.  ” “  i can’t promise you it’ll get better. but i can promise you i’ll be here with you.  ” “  i just needed to see you.  ” “  i just need to know you’re okay.  ” “  get some rest, i’ll be here the whole time.  ” “  i’m afraid to go to sleep.  ” “  i can’t stop seeing their faces every time i close my eyes.  ” “  i sleep better in your bed.  ” “  i won’t say sorry because that just, falls flat. but if i could change it. i would.  ”   “  as long as i have you, i think i’ll be okay again.  ”

ACTIONS: 

1. for our muses to cuddle after one of them has a nightmare 2. for one muse to invite the other to get under the covers with them 3. for one muse to come to the other in the middle of the night to crawl in bed with them 4. for one muse to hold the other while they cry 5. for our muses to spend the night together after a traumatic experience 6. for one muse to help the other clean blood off of themselves  7. for our muses to take a bath together to help one or both of them relax after something traumatic  8. for one muse to show up at the other’s doorstep in tears  9. for our muses to have sex as a means of comforting each other  10. for one muse to make the other’s favorite meal to help them feel better 11. for one muse to wipe the other’s tears away 12. for one muse to gently take the other’s chin to get their point across while comforting them 13. for one muse to fall asleep on the other after breaking down 14. for one muse to carry the other to bed and stay with them  15. for one muse to confess something traumatic to the other  16. for one muse to make the other finally open up about something  17. for one muse to stay the night with the other to keep them from hurting themselves  18. for one muse to take care of the other who is drunk  19. for our muses to drink together after a shared traumatic experience 20. for one muse to confess their love for the other after experiencing something traumatic

[anna-kendrick]

Victoria Pedretti as Dani Clayton in The Haunting of Bly Manor

[tarmairons]

THE HAUNTING OF BLY MANOR (2020) | 1x3

[aupaire]

like this for me to send you some memes

[willowdied-deactivated20260213]

[ @aupaire PLOTTED ] 

adult life. it was such a strange thing that she didn’t quite think she would ever experience. even now nell didn’t feel older than sixteen. she had more to do and a schedule to maintain, certainly, but there was still this feeling of being lost, frozen in time back to hill house and to years earlier. it was easy to get lost in those times, times before playing pretend and having tea parties were long gone, save for in her head. in her head she can see them slowly rot more than she can see the scene before her eyes in the present. it might be better, but the past haunts her now. aggressively so. 

the only thing that tends to bring her out of it is luke. or rather the feeling of luke spiraling. it’s sobering and heartbreaking, and she tries to to reach out, not knowing how much more she could possibly help. today, though, she snapped out of doing dishes by a knock at the door. 

though she was slow and somewhat hesitant to answer, nell slowly moved to open the door, shock clearly written on her face as she looked at who was on the other side. all she could do was question it, wanting to make sure her eyes weren’t tricking her. 

“ …dani? ”

[aupaire]

IT     WAS     RAINING     ,     OF     COURSE     it     was     raining.     dani     tried     to     ignore     the     way     her     mind     nagged     at     her     (     in     the     same     way     her     mother     did     )     ,     telling     her     in     syllables     that     couldn’t     be     hushed     that     this     rain     was     some     predecessor     of     bad     omen.     that     nell     would     open     the     door     ,     see     the     cousin     she     hadn’t     laid     eyes     upon     or     heard     from     in     almost     a     decade     ,     and     promptly     slam     the     door     in     her     in     her     face.     speak     through     thick     wood     of     the     door     to     go     away.     that     she     doesn’t     want     to     see     her     ,     doesn’t     want     anything     to     do     with     her.     eyes     punching     closed     ,     she     shakes     her     head     ,     as     if     the     very     motion     would     cause     those     nagging     words     to     fall     out     her     ears     and     be     unable     to     return.     

shaky     hands     reach     upwards     ,     and     fingers     close     around     the     fabric     of     her     hooded     jacket     ,     pulling     the     material     closer     around     her     frame     in     an     effort     to     protect     herself     against     the     rain     ,     before     one     hand     lets     go     of     the     fabric     and     raps     against     the     door     —     the     motions     eager     and     nervous     all     at     once.     she     swallows     thickly,     allows     her     teeth     to     rise     and     sink     and     rise     and     sink     again     into     flesh     of     her     bottom     lip.     it     seems     her     valiant     efforts     to     free     her     mind     from     the     troubled     words     were     in     vain     ,     however     ,     as     they     once     again     whisper     harshly     in     her     ear     to     tell     her     to     turn     tail     ,     she     finds     it     harder     to     ignore.

as     she     is     about     to     make     effort     for     the     very     words     ,     about     to     spin     upon     her     heel     and     head     down     the     porch     steps     ,     chastise     herself     for     trying     in     the     first     place     ,     the     door     creeks     open.     and     there’s     eleanor.     nellie.     she     looks     shocked     ,     and     dani     wonders     if     nell     soon     will     pinch     herself     to     make     sure     that     she     wasn’t     dreaming     ,     that     dani     wasn’t     some     sort     of     illusion.     

❛     uh     —     hey     ,     nellie.          ❜     she     speaks     in     a     breath     ,     words     as     shaky     as     her     hands.     ❛     can     i     come     in?     ❜

[aupaire]

@biochmstry​​  said  :   ❛   company .   silently  sit  with  my  muse  to  comfort  them.

SHE     FEELS     HER     PRESENCE     before     she     sees     her     ,     feels     arms     brush     against     one     another     as     she     takes     a     seat     beside     her.     she     swallows     thickly     ,     and     feels     her     teeth     sink     into     malleable     flesh     of     inner     cheek     as     she     tries     to     control     the     tears     at     bay.     neither     of     them     speak     ,     and     she     feels     how     the     air     grows     thick     ,     so     thick     it     felt     like     you’d     choke     if     you     tried     to     breathe     it     in.     bottom     lip     soon     becomes     the     next     victim     of     worried     teeth     as     they     gnaw     ,     keeping     those     very     lips     from     speaking     ,     from     attempting     to     ease     the     thick     ,     tense     air     that     hugged     them     both.     

chin     lifts     ,     and     head     tilts     ,     and     soon     she     finds     their     eyes     meeting.     dani     doesn’t     speak     ,     just     allows     a     soft     ,     gentle     smile     to     stretch     its     way     across     her     lips     with     slight     ease.     a     smile     that     simply     says     ‘     thank     you     ‘,     one     that     expresses     her     gratitude     for     landon     and     the     fact     that     she     seemed     to     know     exactly     what     dani     needed     ,     even     when     dani     herself     didn’t     seem     to     know.     she     lets     her     head     fall     to     the     side,     let’s     her     temple     rest     upon     the     curve     of     the     others     shoulder     as     her     teeth     fall     back     into     routine     ,     biting     at     a     lip     which     displayed     battle     scars     from     previously     failed     battles     against     teeth,     against     the     anxious     thoughts     that     moved     them.     

she’s     grateful     ,     to     have     her     company     ,     

grateful     to     feel     the     air     once     thick     now     slowly     begin     to     move     way     for     comfortable     silence.     

silence     usually     terrified     her.     for     it     easily     welcomed     uneasy     thoughts,     but     not     with     landon     ——

                                        never     with     landon.

[aftresources]

𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠  \  sentence starter pack,  i.  feel free to change wording  \  pronouns as you see fit. 

i’ll always love you. 

i’ll keep you in my heart. 

you’re safe with me. 

you’ll be safe here. 

i’ll never forget you. 

we’ll be fine, just the two of us. 

there’s little i wouldn’t do for you. 

i’ll always be here for you. 

there’s more adventures waiting for us. 

let’s go out together. 

we’re just rolling with the punches. 

you’ll never know if you don’t try. 

it’s a new day to start over. 

i didn’t know how badly i needed this. 

you take my breath away. 

you look absolutely stunning. 

we can do this together. 

wherever you go, i’ll follow. 

i’ve been in that place before. 

i’m here if you need to talk. 

loving you comes easy. 

all you needed was a little love. 

you make me feel all warm and fuzzy. 

i’ll cherish this until i grow old. 

i’ll cherish this moment forever. 

just take one step at a time. 

you make me feel loved. 

i will never stop loving you. 

you’re very dear to me. 

can we hold hands? 

you look like you need a hug. 

i’ll tear my walls down for you. 

times are tough, but you’re tougher. 

i have faith in you. 

you’ll always be welcome here.