give me a skull, i'll give you a face

give me a skull, i'll give you a face [Criminal Minds OC. written by Kendall.]

[fbiartist]

Pinned post cause needy. 

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[fbiartist]

for her birthday, a courier delivered a handwritten letter and a dark wooden box containing a small, blue sapphire resting on black velvet. he remembered that she had a fondness for (special) stones & hoped she would like it.

Ziva’s Birthday (Mun is late edition)

It was fancy. From the box, to the letter, to the contents. The entire presentation of it dripped in a quiet wealth that Ziva only saw in back office political deals that representatives hoped she didn’t notice. But it didn’t raise her hackles. The paper was a thick cardstock, the ink was rich in color and his handwriting was neat and purposeful. The box was artfully stained and she was sure if she smelt it (which she hadn’t yet) it would have that lovely scent that came with finely lacquered wood. The deep blue stone set in velvet made her giggle a little nervously. “Oh, that’s beautiful.”

She delicately picked it up and turned it over, raising it up so she could see it catch the light. Lovely. She set it back in the box and tucked the letter into her pocket, taking both with her to the studio. She wanted to paint it. | @deceptivemorals

[fbiartist]

Zora had been sending songs to Ziva that reminded them of her. Only for by the time they could spend time together, for them to give her some kisses as they shared some snacks they picked up for them both.

Ziva’s Birthday (Mun is late edition)

“How did I get so lucky.” If there is one thing that Ziva enjoys, it’s thought put into gifts. Symbolism, meaning, knowing. It’s the deep need to be known and Zora knows her. The bone deep intimacy used to scare her, but she can’t stop smiling now. Maybe this is what healing feels like. There is a safety in Zora’s care. | @escapedartgeek

[fbiartist]

Huh, I forgot Ziva’s bday. It was three days ago 😅

[cerastes]

Whatever man *accepts you for who you are*

[sparkyyoungupstart]

“I can make him better” “I can make him worse” well I can make him appreciate what he already is and love the parts I see but he doesn’t.

[fbiartist]

Rewatching TNG with my boyfriend makes me angrier at Picard Season 3.

[fbiartist]

🎊

Send me a 🎊 to be trapped in a spot while Ziva rambles about a subject of my choosing.

"Did you know that crows can talk? And not just in a way that's mimicking, but to a degree of intelligence that usually surpasses the average parrots. They usually have to have a tongue tie cut in order to give them that full vocal range, but they are so smart that they can reach the vocabulary of a toddler. And converse in that similar manner. And if they spend enough time around a person, they can start anticipating them in both speech and physical patterns. It's similar to how they understand and anticipate with eachother."

She's not sure what's put her onto this subject with this cool mannered gentleman, but she's pretty sure it was because she spotted a murder of them in the parking lot and her tongue got away from her before she could stop it. | @coldleads

[aphantimes]

🫵 YOU. STOP WHERE YOU ARE

say something nice about prev!!! find something cool about them!! give their blog a skim!!

compliments are FREE TO GIVE so GIVE THEM OUT. pls. thamnk. (⁠◍⁠•⁠ᴗ⁠•⁠◍⁠)

[fbiartist]

"You've got quite the job, crossing science with imagination to recreate the past. How does one get into a field like that?"

There's a brief look over the friendly, handsome, and absolutely unknowing man who asked her that very unintentionally loaded question. Not because it was a bad question or had bad answers, the answers were just long and unwieldy and she just barely held herself back from word vomiting all over him. So she grimaces and lets her head bobble from side to side as she seemingly contemplates her answer, "How much time you got? Cause that's not a short answer." | @chosen-brother

[fbiartist]

Ziva caught in a fit of prophecy having painted the walls and floor in her visions.

[milkmemes]

TESTING THE CHEMISTRY

Sentence Starters for muses that are just testing their chemistry and haven't committed to anything yet. Adjust pronouns as needed.

❛ If you keep standing that close, I’m going to assume you want something. ❜

❛ Great, now I’m thinking about you. Thanks. That’s exactly what I needed. More chaos.❜

❛ You always do this… get under my skin without even trying. ❜

❛ Tell me the truth ...did you miss me, even a little? ❜

❛ I’m not nervous around you. I just—okay, no, that was a lie. ❜

❛ I wasn’t expecting you to show up… but I’m not complaining. ❜

❛ Do you practice being this distracting or is it natural talent? ❜

❛ You know you don’t have to impress me, right? I already see you. ❜

❛ Was that a compliment, or are you just trying to confuse me? ❜

❛ If you’re trying to make me flustered, it’s working. Unfortunately. ❜

❛ Do you trust me? Don’t overthink it. Just answer. ❜

❛ You keep saying you don’t care, but your face says otherwise. ❜

❛ I didn’t know you could smile like that. It’s… different. ❜

❛ Sit with me for a minute. Just… don’t make it weird. ❜

❛ You give me the exact kind of trouble I pretend I’m too mature for.❜

❛ Why does everything feel so awkward when it’s just us? ❜

❛ Be honest—do you like being around me, or am I imagining that? ❜

❛ You’re staring again. Should I be concerned or flattered? ❜

❛ Quit pretending you don’t notice me noticing you. ❜

❛ One more step closer and I’m charging you rent. ❜

❛ We’re not flirting. We’re just… talking intensely. Right? ❜

❛ Are you hitting on me or are you just like this with everyone? Because I need to mentally prepare. ❜

❛ I’m not saying I’m into you, but I am saying you’re making it incredibly difficult not to be.❜

❛ I swear, if you blush again, I’m going to start asking questions. ❜

❛ Why do you always show up exactly when I need someone? ❜

❛ Don’t act like you don’t like it when I tease you. ❜

❛ If we keep doing this, people are going to get the wrong idea. ❜

❛ You make everything feel like it means more than it should. ❜

❛ You didn’t have to come find me… but you did. ❜

❛ Tell me what you’re thinking. No deflecting this time. ❜

❛ I swear, sometimes it feels like you’re daring me to react. ❜

❛ Why does it feel like we’re having a conversation without saying anything? ❜

❛ I’m not nervous. You’re just… very close right now. ❜

❛ If we crossed a line, would you even tell me? ❜

❛ Don’t look at me like that. You’re going to make me laugh. ❜

❛ I swear, you bring out the strangest parts of me. In a good way. ❜

❛ Come on, scoot over. I’m not sitting way over there. ❜

❛ Stop smiling at me like that, I’m trying to be serious. ❜

❛ You know me too well. It’s honestly terrifying. ❜

❛ You didn’t have to wait for me… but thanks. I mean it. ❜

❛ If you tell anyone I got sentimental, I’m denying everything. ❜

❛ Honestly? Being around you makes everything feel lighter. ❜

❛ Don’t look at me like you’re impressed. You’ll ruin your reputation. ❜

❛ I can’t tell if you want to fight me or kiss me. Don’t clarify. ❜

❛ You’re infuriating… and unfortunately interesting. ❜

❛ If you step any closer, you’re going to find out how much self-control I don’t have. ❜

❛ I hate that I notice you, even when I’m trying not to. ❜

❛ I said I didn’t like you. I never said I could ignore you. ❜

❛ Why do you always show up when I’m at my worst? Trying to gloat? ❜

❛ Don’t flatter yourself. I’m only staring because you’re being weird. ❜

❛ One day, I’ll figure out why you get under my skin. And I’m not sure I want the answer. ❜

[malka-lisitsa]

All the world will be your enemy, Prince with a thousand enemies

and if they catch you, they will KILL YOU

But first?

They have to CATCH YOU- ©

[recordmemes]

༘⋆｡  platonic bonds & dynamics starters.

best  friends.

you  said  you'd  always  be  there.  i'm  holding  you  to  that.

i'm  not  leaving  you  alone  with  your  thoughts!

nobody  gets  to  call  you  that  but  me.

do  i  need  to  fight  someone  for  you?

we're  not  just  friends.  you're  my  family.

i'm  already  on  my  way.

if  i  die,  promise  you'll  erase  my  search  history.

we  should  not  be  allowed  unsupervised  in  public.

combined,  we're  one  whole  functioning  adult!

i've  helped  you  lie  to  your  parents,  friends,  &  your  boss...  what's  one  more?

ex-friends.

i  wanted  to  call  you.  every  time  something  happened.

how  did  you  just  stop  caring?

you  can't  pretend  we  weren't  close.

i  miss  you.  i'm  not  sorry.

i  don't  think  i  can  forgive  you.

i  miss  hating  the  same  people  together.

do  your  new  friends  know  the  version  of  you  i  knew?

you  ghosted  me.  but  sure!  let's  pretend  it  was  mutual!

i  still  know  your  favorite  song.

i  didn't  just  lose  my  friend,  i  lost  an  entire  chapter  of  my  life.

rivals.

this  isn't  personal.  you're  just  in  my  way.

why  are  you  so  obsessed  with  beating  me?

you  think  you're  better  than  me?  prove  it.

you  talk  a  lot  for  someone  who's  always  second  place.

did  you  rehearse  that  comeback  in  the  mirror?

do  you  ever  stop  talking?

one  day,  i'm  going  to  beat  you.

i  don't  like  you.  that  doesn't  mean  i  don't  respect  you.

i  didn't  come  to  play  fair,  i  came  to  win.

you  think  i'm  threatened  by  you?  no,  you  just  motivate  me  to  be  better.

roommates.

i  swear  i  didn't  eat  your  leftovers!  well,  not  ALL  of  them.

i  heard  everything.  these  walls  are  thin.

can  you  PLEASE  clean  up  after  yourself?

wanna  watch  a  movie?  i'm  making  popcorn!

you  know  we're  not  friends,  right?  we  just  live  together.

i  think  i  know  your  schedule  better  than  mine  at  this  point.

you  talk  in  your  sleep.

you  can't  just  adopt  a  pet  without  talking  to  me  first!

i'm  going  to  start  charging  your  dates  rent.

if  we  can  survive  living  together,  we  can  survive  anything.

if  your  [  family member  ]  drops  by  unannounced  one  more  time...

academic  partners.

you  forgot  the  project  deadline.  again.

this  was  supposed  to  be  a  group  effort!

i  think  we  would've  crashed  and  burned  without  you.

you  brought  snacks  to  study  group?  okay,  i  think  i  like  you.

we're  not  friends.  stop  telling  me  about  your  personal  life.

you're  actually  kind  of  smart,  you  know?

i'll  be  the  brains,  you  do  the  presentation.

we  agreed  no  emotional  breakdowns  during  mid-terms!

i  cannot  believe  i'm  depending  on  you  to  pass  this  class.

i  need  a  break  so  i  can  scream  into  my  textbook...

do  you  try  to  make  friends  with  EVERY  person  in  group  projects?

siblings.

you're  not  my  [ mom / dad / parent ]!  don't  tell  me  how  to  live.

i'm  allowed  to  make  fun  of  you.  nobody  else  is.

i  know  you  better  than  anyone  else  ever  will.

stop  trying  to  fix  me!

something  bad  happened.  can  i  come  home?

you're  still  the  favorite, even now.

still  trying  to  live  in  my  shadow,  huh?

i'm  not  jealous  of  you!

we  survived  that  house,  that's gotta count  for  something.

remember  how  we  used  to  talk  about  running  away?

[fbiartist]

Like this post if you’d like me to dive into your DMs and we could discuss a pre-established friendship between our muses.

[untitledmemes]

We love shipping in this house. 😍 Reblog if it's okay for partners to ask for a pre-established ship with your muse(s)!

Doesn't mean you have to accept, but you're totally down to discuss it!

[startold]

caleb has never been part of a group; never cared much about those around him. but now, he so often finds himself swept along in situations he'd never normally get involved with. like now- he doesn't even know why he's rushing to see what everyone else is so agitated about, he just is. too busy trying to figure it out he doesn't even notice the person heading in the opposite direction until he's bumped into her & knocked her supplies all over the floor. ❛ oh sh- sorry about that- ❜ at her request of help, caleb's gaze trails everyone else for just a second before he bends down to help her gather all the scattered items. ❛ didn't see you down there. ❜

[fbiartist]

"Ha ha, very funny, all you kids and your need to grow with stilts on your feet." It took all of her willpower to not stick her tongue out at him, but he was helping. From what she could feel off of him, he had good intentions. Even on the surface, he seemed to feel so deeply that he was almost swept away by his own emotions. Then her stare dropped to his uniform as she gathered part of her items, "Undeclared, huh? I don't see that uniform a lot around here."

[milleroptimism]

If only things worked like that with Sarah--- they didn't though so one look at her friend and her priorities were completely shifted. She pulled out a chair at the closest table then stepped back so Ziva could get there on her own. She was worried, yes, but not nearly enough to block out the facts: Ziva got to the restaurant by herself, she'd let her know if she needed help. "It's not a life-and-death situation, Z. We could've waited."

[fbiartist]

"You know me and my lead foot, I would've sped anyway." Ziva maneuvered closer and offered Sarah a grin, stopping to hook the cane onto the nearby table before reaching out with both arms. "Do I get a hug, or is the situation dire?"