*: ・゚✧ peaky blinders season one episode one.
feel free to change pronouns, wording, etc. as needed!
“ hurry up, or they will kill us all!”
“ they’re doing a magic spell.”
“ what does a ten-year-old know about hell, eh?”
“ it helps them believe.”
“ we agreed. i’m taking charge of drumming up new money.”
“ do you have permission from [name] to do that, hm?”
“ i think, [name]. that’s what i do.”
“ i think. so that you don’t have to.”
“ you hear me? there’s trouble coming.”
“ all right, shut up now.”
“ who reaps the rewards? is it you?”
“ and what is the reward they offer you for your sacrifices made?”
“ cheers, [name]. good health to you.”
“ they’re going to get me!”
“ they’re going to kill me!”
“ you’re not an artillery shell, you’re a man.”
“ ah, hell! did i do it again?”
“ you got to stop doing this, man.”
“ try and get all that smoke and mud out of your head, eh?”
“ you have to do something about him.”
“ you’re the law around here now, aren’t you?”
“ maybe you’ll have to put a bullet in my head some day, too.”
“ look at the gun. recognize it?”
“ what the fuck did you do that for?!”
“ i… i must have been drunk.”
“ when are you NOT drunk?”
“ look, i know that it’s hard, but my boot’s harder.”
“ how do you know so bloody much?”
“ why didn’t you tell me?”
“ so this copper is going to leave us alone, right?”
“ we’re not scared of coppers.”
“ if they come for us, we’ll cut them a smile each.”
“ this family does everything open.”
“ i have ten minutes. what do you want?”
“ i’ve always been able to tell when you’re hiding something.”
“ people around here talk.”
“ then you’ll do the right thing?”
“ you have your mother’s common sense, but your father’s devilment.”
“ let’s just walk a bit.”
“ oh, i’m scared of them alright.”
“ i don’t want to be always sneaking about.”
“ i’m here about the job.”
“ do you know about this place?”
“ believe me, i’m doing you a favor.”
“ i’m not asking for a favor, i’m asking for employment.”
“ you are worse than them.”
“ god damn you for soiling your uniform.”
“ i don’t trust any of you until you earn my trust. and that will take some earning.”
“ god help those who stand in our way.”
“ your uniform? terrifying i’m sure.”
“ i want you to see this as me introducing myself to you.”
“ the only thing that interests me is the truth.”
“ what do you know about the robbery?”
“ i swear to god, i don’t know what you’re talking about.”
“ i can tell just by sniffing the air whether or not you’re lying.”
“ i’m not fucking lying, all right? i’m not fucking lying!”
“ i see nothing of interest behind the blood in your eyes.”
“ and no blood in your veins that could carry even a trace of cunning or guile.”
“ on the other hand, we can help each other.”
“ don’t make me laugh, it hurts my face.”
“ i’m not bloody chocking, am i?”
“ you will be when i wrap this cloth around your neck.”
“ he wants us to be his eyes and ears.”
“ what’s wrong with you?”
“ god, the second your balls are empty, it’s back onto politics.”
“ you know what he’s like.”
“ may i say what a great honor it is to meet you.”
“ love the hat, by the way.”
“ so, how are you settling in?”
“ we chose you because you are effective.”
“ if there are bodies to be buried, dig holes, and dig deep.”
“ i have an alternative strategy.”
“ have you lost your fucking mind?”
“ that’s right. they’ve shown their hand.”
“ if you want it back, you’ll have to pay. that’s the way of the world.”
“ fortune drops something valuable into your lap, you don’t just dump it.”
“ you’re blood, [name]. i’ve always looked out for you.”
“ you’re going to bring holy hell down on your head.”
“ is it another war you’re looking for?”
“ i am quite shocked at how this people live.”
“ you must not let your personal history cloud your judgement.”
“ i know he’d be very, very proud of you.”
“ to save you from their barbarity, i said i would dispatch you myself.”
“ i died over there anyway.”
“ i left my fucking brains in the mud.”
“ you have any last requests, comrade?”
“ i suppose i ought to pray now.”
“ those fucking guns, they blew god right out of my head.”
“ are you sure this isn’t heaven?”
“ if this was heaven, what would i be doing here?”
“ so where are you taking me?”
“ did you do the right thing?”
“ yes. i did the right thing.”