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A collection of Lovecraftian investigators. Written by Igor. Carrd

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⚝ @eldritchsign -a collection of player characters from the Call of Cthulhu TTRPG ⚝ independent & selective ⚝ 10 + years of experience ⚝ 21+, mature themes & horror present. Link to Carrd.

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Can’t sleep

I’ve been thinking about how Brian has always had a habit of over-valuing his place in other people’s lives.

It’s not that he has an inflated sense of self importance or anything. While he can be a little egotistical about his work, he isn’t egocentric. He just sort of assumes that the other person feels the same way that he feels.

Brian may consider someone a good friend, while they only regard him as an acquaintance. The loss of their friendship might hurt him deeply, but the other person doesn’t even think about it.

He’s gotten better about it over the years, if only because he’s just stopped trying to make friends.

He’s always felt that there is a sort of barrier between him and other people, and he’s gotten tired of trying to break through it.

[doyl1st]

An indie roleplay blog for Doctor Isaac Doyle, a (mostly) reformed master thief, now working as an investigative consultant. While he may be the most intelligent man on Earth, he's also got the impulse control and emotional regulation of an ill-behaved chihuahua. Written by Igor. 29. 10+ years of experience.

Link to Carrd

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Where It Hurts // Still Accepting @itsthebrigadier said: "i don't want to be a burden."

"Who said you're a burden? I'll fight them." The professor's hands clenched into fists and rose, his arms curling inwards like a boxer preparing to both give and take pain. The posing was all for humerous effect, of course. Brian had never even thrown a genuine punch before.

"But really-" Dropping the facade as quickly as he'd adopted it, Brian pulled an old wooden chair out from beneath a matching dining table. "Sit. Rest. Relax. Let me make you something to eat. It's no trouble, I promise; I'm starving, too."

[recordmemes]

༘⋆｡ where it hurts starters.

caretaker.

i'll  stay  until  you  fall  asleep.

you're  not  a  burden.  not  to  me.

you  don't  have  to  act  tough  with  me.

let  me  help.

if  you  need  to  cry,  i'll  look  the  other  way.

you  don't  have  to  talk.

let  me  handle  it,  just  for  a  minute.

rest,  i'll  watch  over  you.

i  don't  care  if  you  think  you're  fine.  i'm  staying.

deep  breaths.

just  lean  on  me.

you're  safe  now,  okay?  just  breathe.

i  know  it  hurts.  i'll  sit  here  as  long  as  it  takes.

i'm  not  leaving  until  i  know  you're  okay.

you  don't  need  to  hide.

let  me  take  care  of  you  this  time.

shh.  i'm  right  here.

you  don't  have  to  put  on  a  smile  for  me.

i  don't  think  less  of  you.

i'll  be  here  when  you  wake  up.

you're  allowed  to  lean  on  me.  that's  what  i'm  here  for.

you  don't  have  to  be  okay.

scoot  over,  i'm  not  letting  you  sleep  alone.

your  hair's  a  mess.  let  me  brush  it.

don't  apologize.

cared  for.

i'm  tired,  that's  all.

please  don't  go.

i  don't  know  what  i  need.

you  didn't  need  to  come.

you  shouldn't  have  to  see  me  like  this.

i  hate  feeling  like  this.

i  was  trying  to  push  through.  i  think  i  made  it  worse.

this  is  so  embarrassing.

can  you  just...  stay  a  little  longer?

i  didn't  think  anyone  would  notice...

i'm  not  safe  in  my  own  head  right  now.

why  are  you  being  so  gentle  with  me?

i  don't  want  you  to  fix  me.

today's  just...  one  of  the  harder  days.

i  didn't  know  i  needed  to  hear  that.

can  you  stay?  after  i  fall  asleep?

sorry.  i  didn't  mean  to  flinch.

i  don't  always  know  what's  going  to  help.

this  is  the  nicest  anyone’s  been  to  me  all  week.

i'm  sorry.  i  know  i'm  a  lot.

i  don't  even  know  why  i'm  crying...

i  think  i'm  broken.

you  didn't  have  to  do  all  this  for  me.

i  don't  want  to  be  a  burden.

i  didn't  think  anyone  would  stay.

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Requiem Starters // Still Accepting @runecast said: ‘don’t be ridiculous.’ / brian.

Ordinarily, Professor Barnaby wasn't one to argue. He could defend his stance and refute opposition just as any academic should, but he did not enjoy petty, pointless squabbling. However, there were a few select things that could get beneath his skin and really rile him up.

"Oh, I'm being ridiculous?" Brian's arms folded across his chest, his Roman nose pointed towards the air in indignation. "I'm not the one suggesting that a film can be cursed, much less one from the Thirties that no one's ever heard of but you."

[jamsmemes]

(     *     RESIDENT EVIL REQUIEM.

a selection of dialogue prompts from the game resident evil requiem. feel free to change pronouns / details as needed.

‘we found another body.’

‘perhaps it’s time for you to face the past? confront that fear head-on.’

‘i won’t force you to go, but do you think you can do this for me?’

‘there might be answers inside.’

‘why am i even here?’

‘you have been on that thing all day.’

‘we need to keep our voices down.’

‘tell me what’s going on.’

‘now is not the time. stay close.’

‘i’m calling the police!’

‘i’m so sorry. this is all my fault.’

‘i’m the one that brought you here.’

‘we have so much to do.’

‘you’ve got to be shitting me.’

‘don’t do anything stupid.’

‘someone help me!’

‘well, fuck. let’s make this quick.’

‘back to square one.’

‘we’re running out of time.’

‘you gotta stay calm.’

‘where the hell am i?’

‘don’t come any closer!’

‘what the hell was that thing?’

‘i’ll be fine. i hope.’

‘you can’t see, can you?’

‘why are you in there?’

‘who made a mess? why the mess?!’

‘what if i can’t get out?’

‘this might be useful.’

‘so loud… my head… keep it down!’

‘don’t fuck with me.’

‘it’s your fucking fault!’

‘give me a fucking break!’

‘you laughed at me!’

‘well, at least it’s easier to walk around now.’

‘come in. i won’t harm you.’

‘why did you kidnap me?’

‘it took forever to find you.’

‘you’re not like other people, you know. you’re quite… unique.’

‘there’s no escaping your destiny!’

‘did anyone hurt you?’

‘please, i really need your help.’

‘you handle this. i’ll handle… that.’

‘i thought that thing was dead!’

‘you’re an investigator, right? well, investigate.’

‘when was the last time you brushed your teeth?’

‘you are an ignorant fool.’

‘you’re a dead man walking!’

‘sorry, i was a little tied up.’

‘hope i’m not next.’

‘you felt that one, huh?’

‘sorry, but i’m not on the menu.’

‘you’re killing me.’

‘well, hey. at least we’re in it together, right?’

‘oh god, i really don’t wanna go in there.’

‘ugh, it got in my mouth…’

‘hold on tight!’

‘why’s it so loud?’

‘let’s play.’

‘here, i kept this safe for you.’

‘do you maybe… wanna leave with me?’

‘it’s not safe here.’

‘we need to keep moving, okay?’

‘it’s okay, we’re not infected.’

‘you don’t need to worry about me.’

‘are you lying to me?’

‘have you seen the same shit i’ve seen?!’

‘look, we’re out of options here.’

‘how much longer do you think any of us can survive?’

‘we can help each other.’

‘it’s a deal.’

‘found you.’

‘hello, gorgeous.’

‘i can’t stop the bleeding.’

‘hey, hey, look at me. we’re gonna be okay.’

‘i’m sorry. i know it hurts.’

‘i need to keep you safe.’

‘are you listening? i said stop!’

‘you feel lost, but you’re not. you’re exactly where you need to be.’

‘i’ve been waiting for you.’

‘i’ll just go it alone.’

‘we’re in this together. till the end.’

‘i’ve always been good at working in the shadows.’

‘just don’t do anything too risky, yeah?’

‘gonna have to find another way around.’

‘you’re a real pest, you know that?’

‘haven’t you had enough?’

‘looks like someone else was here first.’

‘guess the only way in is through then.’

‘looks like they left in a hurry.’

‘something’s missing.’

‘i’ll have to shoot it down.’

‘so the rumours were true.’

‘don’t be ridiculous.’

‘i thought i had a short fuse.’

‘don’t mind if i do.’

‘some things never change.’

‘watch your back.’

‘this is my lucky day.’

‘do you still think about what happened there?’

‘sorry. this isn’t the time, we need to focus.’

‘this day just keeps getting better and better.’

‘i don’t give up that easy.’

‘i’ve had enough of you!’

‘i know the feeling.’

‘should’ve worn a helmet.’

‘so many attempts. so many failures. such a waste.’

‘it’s past our bedtime.’

‘please just be a bad dream.’

‘what’s done is done. you need to focus on the future.’

‘i had a feeling you’d make an appearance.’

‘sorry, but i don’t have time to spare.’

‘i’m gonna do some digging.’

‘i guess this is my stop.’

‘this is one very deep hole.’

‘just so you know, i’ve killed every plant i ever had.’

‘i’m getting the feeling i’m not wanted around here.’

‘we finally meet.’

‘didn’t realise i had such a big fan. how about an autograph?’

‘worried about me? how sweet.’

‘sneaky bastard.’

‘coming from you, that’s quite the compliment.’

‘time to finally get some answers.’

‘don’t embarrass yourself. you can’t beat me.’

‘you still need me, right?’

‘me? feel like a million bucks.’

‘where does this take us?’

‘your guess is as good as mine.’

‘how long was i out?’

‘i couldn’t make a difference.’

‘i’m coming with you.’

‘i don’t want any more regrets.’

‘whatever it takes, count me in.’

‘if anything happens to me… you promise… you’ll end this.’

‘you think you can give me a boost?’

‘this is it. i did it.’

‘where have i seen this…?’

‘life takes unexpected turns, don’t you think?’

‘looking back, do you feel that the choices you’ve made have contributed to… your present circumstances?’

‘what you sow, you reap. isn’t that the natural order?’

‘what would you like the world to know?’

‘i’m not a young man. i don’t have the energy i once did.’

‘your body can’t take much more.’

‘i’m gonna settle this.’

‘haven’t changed much, have you?’

‘let’s get this over with.’

‘what kind of legacy do you want to leave behind?’

‘humans cannot predict when death will come for them. this is why they have hope.’

‘i was wrong… and i am plagued by guilt.’

‘happiness cannot be achieved at the expense of others.’

‘i think that’s enough for today.’

‘aren’t you beautiful?’

‘is there anything else you’d like to tell me?’

‘i’ve said my piece. i only hope it serves as a requiem for those who have passed.’

‘this is finally my chance to do something.’

‘please wake up. come on, wake up.’

‘i was just resting my eyes.’

‘let me help you.’

‘i don’t know the password.’

‘i can buy you some time.’

‘fulfill your destiny, and all will be forgiven.’

‘at least… i could save you.’

‘please know that you are my hope.’

‘there’s nothing special about me.’

‘do you know how much time and money i wasted on this?’

‘don’t you see the genius?’

‘your ignorance is staggering.’

‘it seems your skills have… diminished.’

‘sacrifices must be made! in the grand scheme of things, a few lives are nothing.’

‘give it up. it’s over.’

‘there’s no way out, is there?’

‘i’m not gonna leave your side.’

‘i guess this is it then.’

‘i feel better than i have in ages.’

‘thank god. i’m glad you’re okay.’

‘you’ll be back in action in no time.’

[therapardalis]

[While Dancing Meme from @eldritchsign for Basil.]

”May I have this dance?” ------------

Only years of practice kept relief from Thera's face at the familiar voice. She'd been in the process of trying to decide exactly why she'd been invited to this party - manners, as decoration, or because word had spread through the community about a single woman of considerable means, who must surely be looking for a husband to get his hands on help her manage it.

There was no shortage of takers. Or at least that might be one of the reasons they gathered around her like smiling sharks contemplating a feed. Her polite smile was starting to become fixed when Basil's mild tone reached her ears, and she turned to him just a little too quickly.

"Major Ashford," She greeted, the smile turning genuine, "how wonderful to see you!" Thera held out her hand, exhaling softly. "You most certainly may!"

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Basil was no stranger to this sort of social gathering. He'd attended many of them both in his youth and upon his return to London, and his family had hosted more than a few of their own over the years. It would be entirely incorrect to suggest that he'd ever enjoyed them, though. The Major was a social man, he liked meeting people and making friends, but he could hardly stand the weight of performance upon his shoulders.

And while it may have been difficult, Basil was not so self-important that he discounted the experiences of others. He knew that the expectations for young women at these gatherings were always much more suffocating, so when he'd spotted Thera and the swarm of men barking for attention, he did not hesitate to part the crowd and offer a bit of respite.

"And it is always lovely to see you too, my dear." Basil responded with a wink of his eye. He took the hand that was offered to him and like any gentleman should, he bowed before her.

Once clear of the crowd and on to the intimacy of the dance floor, the Major gave her a smile and held out his arms for a proper waltz.

"I truly hope you don't mind. It just seemed like you could use a break from the hounds."

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Hot Dad Alert, Hot Dad Alert

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happy birthday Peter Cushing I am very gay 4 u

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London’s catacombs, the long-buried carcass of a gaslit age. Basil had never been beneath those crumbling ceilings before, but nearly everything about the situation felt uncomfortably familiar. It was not the first time that his lungs had filled air that was thick and damp with decay, nor was it his first venture into complete and total darkness. Even the sound of his own heartbeat thrumming in his ears was something that he knew quite well. The only thing that felt new to Major Ashford was the presence of someone else, footsteps to match his own and a warmth at his back. Leaving the grip of his pistol, Basil’s left hand extended outward. “Wait.” He commanded. “There’s something up ahead.”

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biting my tongue so I don’t post anything TOO heinous about these old men

anyways. Consider skinny dipping with Basil.

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I’ve got a lot of OCs I consider to be just “discord only” dudes. One of my favorites is this loser, named Ash.

He’s Greg Davies as a burnt out, super divorced, washed up punk singer who peaked in high school.

[eldritchsign]

They look like a gay couple with a notable age gap taking Christmas photos to send to the four family members they still talk to.

This one goes on the fridge.

[doctorxoncall]

@eldritchsign (Basil) said: ”can i help?”

"No, no, no, back up. I don't need you sticking your big nose into it Lord Money Bags. I got this covered."

[eldritchsign]

“Excuse me, Doctor? That is entirely uncalled for, insulting me when I’m just trying to help!”

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Fear // Still Accepting @punchedharder said: ❝ why are we whispering? ❞ for brian.

Brian’s near-perpetually wide eyes narrow for just a moment at the question, the corner of his mouth perking to match. He couldn’t quite tell if the woman was being serious or not, and it made him feel rather foolish. That was always how it had been, though. Years of academic study couldn’t quite fill a natural gap in interpersonal communication.

“Because this is a library?” He shrugged his shoulders. “It may be my library, but it’s still a library.”

[cryptinspo]

– 𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗢𝗠 𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗗 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗧𝗦 !

"Don’t look back."

"I missed you."

"It’s too late."

"Please don’t go."

"You promised me."

"Who did this?"

"I forgive you."

"We were gods."

"Leave me alone."

"They found us."

"Trust me, please."

"I need help."

"Run. Don’t stop."

"It wasn’t me."

"I remember everything."

"Burn it all."

"Tell me why."

"You never called."

"It’s just rain."

"You owe me."

"She’s not breathing."

"Is that blood?"

"You were right."

"It ends now."

"We start over."

"Stay with me."

"Nothing feels real."

"I hate this."

"Do it now."

"They're watching us."

"Make it stop."

"It's not yours."

"I was waiting."

"He’s behind you."

"They’re all gone."

"Time is up."

"Bring them back."

"It’s our turn."

"This is wrong."

"Don’t let go."

"We are cursed."

"No one knows."

"You're not real."

"Don’t say it."

"I saw everything."

"Nothing ever changes."

"Call it off."

"What are you?"

"I found it."

"Let me in."