So far away...

Indie / fandomless roleplay blog for my OC Lou Anderson and other secondary muses. Please read my about and rules before interacting.

[livingdeadsilence]

Intro!

Hey, I'm Vince/Lupine/Blackbird, pronouns are he/him/his.

This is a fandomless/indie OC roleplay blog set in a shared modern fantasy world with my QPP, @projectscylla.

The blog itself is still under construction, but here's some quick links:

About...[mobile ver.]

Rules...[mobile ver.]

The main muse, Lou Anderson...[mobile ver.]

If you're interested, feel free to send an ask! And be sure to read my rules before interacting. Thanks!

[livingdeadsilence]

malcolmgaunt

Malcolm didn't expect to run into another person tonight. Then again, expecting to run into no one at all is a stupid way to think when going on little excursions like these. There is always the risk. Fortunately, he was able to turn his camera off and hide away quickly. From behind some crates, he watches as another person makes their way through the building. They pass by him entirely in what seems to be focused determination. He's getting the feeling that they are not an urbexer or a squatter...but then why are they here? What do they want? A more sensible person would take this opportunity to leave, but, instead, Malcolm heeds the questionable impulse to follow along. The whistling of the wind and creaks of the old building are enough to cover his footsteps, quietened with practiced movements. Lingering evidence of past violence and criminal deeds that would normally be recorded are left alone. All of his attention is on keeping this stranger within sight while not giving his own location away. At least not yet. Eventually, the trail ends at an old office. And whatever is inside must be interesting, because someone is busying themself with searching through a file cabinet. He might be able to sneak up on them entirely... Pausing to make sure the hood of his jacket is still pulled up and the dark medical mask is still covering his face properly, he steps forward. "You don't look like you should be here..." he says once he's close.

Lou is in the middle of scanning a forgotten invoice, trying to gauge whether its contents are referencing legitimate dealings or if it's written in code for something more sinister. He's inclined to think it's the latter. But I definitely need a second opinion. Maybe if I ask people on the forum--

The young man's voice immediately sends a jolt of panic through Lou's body. He gasps and whirls around, trembling hands fumbling and then dropping both the invoice and the flashlight. His breath saws in and out and his legs propel him backward, only there isn't anywhere for him to go; his back immediately strikes the file cabinet with a clang.

Wide-eyed and terrified, Lou's gaze fixates on the other person's mostly obscured face. His flashlight, which had rolled a short distance away, barely illuminates the figure enough for Lou to make out any details. There's little given away there. Shit... Shit! I could've sworn I was alone in here. What do I do? Remembering the invoice, his gaze flicks to the floor. He thinks he sees it under the desk, but it's too dim to be sure.

"Who are you?" Lou signs, his movements jerky. He's not sure he should chance pulling out his phone to communicate at a time like this. He wants to run, but he can't leave this room without going past the figure, and it's possible that this person has backup just outside the door.

[livingdeadsilence]

malcolmgaunt

Malcolm remains in place as the other man flails about in panic. While he is clearly looking for something, he's also giving off amateur vibes. So engrossed in his task that it didn't take much to get sneaked up upon. That could get you hurt or worse if the wrong person finds you. There's a long pause as Malcolm thinks. That wasn't random gesturing. But if it's what he thinks it is then he isn't going to understand much. "...Who am I?" he finally asks. Guessing, really. What this guy was doing before looked like pointing. "How about you tell me who you are first?" Malcolm's gaze has also drifted over to the dropped flashlight on the floor. He leans down, picking it up, and turns it to shine the bright light in the young man's face. And not once does it light up his own face at all. Whatever his name is, Malcolm wants to get a better sense of what his motivation is. And he'd rather do it the old fashioned way first if he can.

But I asked you first... Lou wants to say, but his tongue is anchored in place as always. He winces as the figure shines the flashlight into his face, eyes squinting nearly closed against the lancing pain in his retinas. A tight frown forms on his face and he shields his eyes with one hand. His breathing has slowed, but his heart is still pounding.

There's about a minute's pause as Lou weighs his options. He definitely can't make a run for it now. And it's hard to come up with a believable lie with a bright light shining in his eyes. Sure, the ask was simply to "tell me who you are," but Lou knows the follow-up will be "and what are you doing here?" If this person is connected to the organization that once operated here, giving too many details could be a death sentence.

"My name is Lou. I'm a college student," he signs, wincing again as he has to lower his hand to continue signing. Part of him wants to turn the question back on the figure again, but he thinks better of it; that could be considered rude, and he isn't keen on pissing off a dark-clad masked stranger in an abandoned warehouse. Better to let the other person control the conversation for now.

[just-ideas]

Questions for muses!

Send in an emoji that corresponds with a question!

⏰ - Backstory?

💀 - Biggest fear?

📺 - Favorite movie?

🍔 - Favorite food?

💘 - Favorite childhood memory?

🎒 - How smart are they? Do they struggle in some subjects, but excel in others?

✈️ - Where did they grow up? What was it like?

❤️ - Who is their celebrity crush?

🔒 - A secret they are keeping from their friends?

💧 - Last time they cried, and why?

😞 - Most embarrassing moment?

🌹 - Proudest moment?

🎧 - Favorite song?

🔥 - Something that annoys them?

☄️ - What is their dream? What do they want to do with their lives most, even if it's impossible?

💫 - Are they religious?

🪦 - What do they think happens when someone dies? How do they feel about death as a concept?

🌡️ - Are they allergic to anything?

[cityandking]

d&d character class asks

artificer: How good is your muse at picking up new tools/skills? Are they proficient with any tools? How are they at making things with their own hands?

barbarian: What makes your muse angry? How do they manage their anger? Has their rage ever led them to destroy something important?

bard: How does your muse handle social situations? Are they personable, charming, awkward, shy? How does your muse respond to being the center of attention?

cleric: Does your muse believe in any god or follow any religion? What drives their faith? Or, if they're faithless, why? What would it take for them to find faith in something or someone?

druid: How does your muse interact with the natural world? Are they good with animals? Plants? Do they keep any pets?

fighter: What's your muse's fighting style? Are there any weapons your muse is comfortable with, or a weapon they'd like to learn to use? What drives them to fight?

monk: How does your muse regulate their emotions? Are they in tune with themselves? How does your muse find peace?

paladin: What does your muse fight for? What tenets or oaths drive them? Have they ever had to break a vow, and if they have, why?

ranger: What is your muse's preferred environment? How good is your muse at fitting in with the world around them? Can they survive on their own, or do they need support?

rogue: How secretive is your muse? What are they secretive about? What would it take for your muse to spill their secrets?

sorcerer: What are your muse's natural talents? Have they taken the time to hone those skills? Do they like to show off, or are they quiet about their abilities?

warlock: Has your muse ever made a deal to get something they wanted? Is there anything your muse wants enough to broker for it? What would your muse sacrifice to get what they want?

wizard: What is your muse like as a student? Do they have the patience for studying? What do they like learning about? What do they most want to know?

[executivemusings]

Angst Meme: Flowers

send a flower for the associated scenario. trigger warnings apply.

[ heather ]: one of our muses is lost in the the wilds, and the other is desperately searching for them.

[ chamomile ]: one of our muses is having nightmares or trouble sleeping, and the other tries to help them rest.

[ honeysuckle ]: one of our muses is experiencing a moment of great joy – only for the other to suddenly arrive with devastating news.

[ clover ]: one of our muses is experiencing a string of bad luck recently, and the other is trying to help them out. 

[ aconite ]: one of our muses has been poisoned, and the other isn’t sure what’s wrong with them. 

[ white rose ]: our muses were meant to be getting married, but something terrible has happened to prevent the wedding from taking place.

[ thistle ]: one of our muses has become bitter and, well, rather prickly, and the other is trying to find out why they are acting so out-of-character all of a sudden.

[ dandelion ]: one of our muses has fallen sick, and the other has to look after them.

[ violet ]: one of our muses is about to find out why pride comes before a fall. the other is powerless to prevent their eventual disgrace.

[ orchid ]: one of our muses is about to become a parent. for whatever reason, this isn’t a good thing, and the other muse is trying to reassure them.

[ sunflower ]: one of our muses is suffering in the summer heat, and the other is left desperately trying to cool them down. 

[ black dahlia ]: one of our muses has betrayed the other. the other confronts them about it.

[ carnation ]: one of our muses is experiencing stress related to either their parent or their child, and the other tries to comfort them.

[ tulip ]: one of our muses is in love with the other, and it’s completely unrequited.

[ water lily ]: one of our muses finds the other submerged underwater, and is left to desperately try to save them. 

[ red rose ]: two households, both alike in dignity. our muses are from warring factions, but they love each other passionately – despite it being utterly doomed.

[ bluebell ]: one of our muses has died unexpectedly, and the other is left to mourn for their loss.

[ forget-me-not ]: one of our muses is suffering from severe amnesia, and the other has to try to encourage them to remember.

[ calla lily ]: something has shattered one of our muses’ faith in themselves or the cause they serve. the other attempts to reignite their hope.

[ iris ]: one of our muses has to face their worst fear, and the other must help them through the experience.

[ poppy ]: one of our muses has been wounded in a fight or battle, either physically or mentally. the other must help them heal.

[ snowdrop ]: one of our muses is near-frozen from the cold, and the other finds them. 

[ daffodil ]: one of our muses is feeling terrible self-doubt, and the other must try to encourage them.

[ohisms]

✱˚｡⋆ ↪ 𝐀 𝐘𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐎𝐖 𝐒𝐔𝐍𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐄 .    (  a collection of  mixed action prompts.   adjust phrasing as desired.   potentially mature content within.  )

[ 1. ] sender steps between receiver and an aggressive stranger, voice low and steady: "walk. away."

[ 2. ] sender teaches receiver self-defense, hands firm on their hips as they adjust their stance.

[ 3. ] sender presses their forehead to receiver's, voice breaking as they murmur, "i don't know how to fix this, but i'm not leaving."

[ 4. ] sender shoves receiver out of the way of a projectile.

[ 5. ] sender combs their fingers through receiver's hair in the aftermath of a traumatic event, whispering words of comfort.

[ 6. ] sender whispers, “i’ve thought about this all day,” before pinning receiver against a wall for a searing kiss.

[ 7. ] sender wipes away the receiver’s falling tears with their thumb and whispers, “i’m here."

[ 8. ] sender patches up receiver's wounds, hands trembling as they whisper, "you can't keep doing this to me."

[ 9. ] sender shoves receiver into a hiding spot, hissing, "stay here or i’ll kill you myself."

[ 10. ] sender finds receiver drunk at a party, sighing. "let’s get you home."

[ 11. ] sender is discovered sleepwalking by receiver.

[ 12. ] sender steals receiver’s weapon and presses it to their own chest, daring: “go ahead. prove me right.”

[ 13. ] sender ‘accidentally’ flashes receiver while changing, purring, "see something you like?"

[ 14. ] sender whispers, "you’ll ruin me," before biting receiver’s lip hard enough to draw blood.

[ 15. ] sender takes over while receiver is giving themselves stitches, promising to handle it.

[ 16. ] sender frantically grips receiver by the shoulders, "don't you dare close your eyes."

[ 17. ] sender fixes receiver’s crooked [ tie / jewelry ], teasing, "nervous?"

[ 18. ] sender shakes receiver out of a nightmare, comforting them in the aftermath. "same nightmare again?"

[ 19. ] sender brings hot tea and medication to a [ hungover / ill ] receiver.

[ 20. ] sender invites receiver to dance with them, insisting, "what? this song's perfect."

[ 21. ] sender leaves a single rose on receiver’s windshield with a note: "you’re being followed. smile."

[ 22. ] sender pins receiver’s wrists during a sparring match, grinning, "yield."

[ 23. ] sender playfully steals something from receiver, initiating a chase. "come and get it, then."

[ 24. ] sender drapes a blanket over receiver, accidentally waking them. "sorry, go back to sleep."

[ 25. ] receiver returns home only to find sender already there. "finally."

[ 26. ] after a pleasant night out together, sender asks: "can i kiss you goodnight?"

[ 27. ] sender wipes the blood from receiver's face, murmuring, "let's get you cleaned up."

[ 28. ] sender shoves receiver against a vending machine to dodge security, breathless. "act natural."

[ 29. ] sender wakes receiver in the throes of a nightmare, reassuring them, "it's okay, it's not real."

[ 30. ] sender purposefully antagonizes receiver, hurling insults; "what are you gonna do about it?"

[musingswithmemes]

Let creation hear my cries,

the pain of premature goodbyes.

[blightbitten-deactivated2026031]

VERY SPECIFIC MUNDAY ASKS

🫧 Why did you pick this particular muse? 💭 Replying and writing opens: Yes or No? Why? ✨ Faceclaims that aren't banned but you cannot stand? 🐠 Do you write outside of the RPC? 🪼 How many languages do you speak? 🐇 What is the best way to approach you? 🍵 What does your writing process look like? Do you make physical notes first? Do you use docs? 🍡 Favourite snack while writing? 🥤 Favourtie drink while writing? 🗯 Show us the last youtube video you watched. 🌊 What was the first muse you've ever written? 🌱 What was the last book you read? 🪻 Do you prefer sending memes or receiving them? 🍭 Say something nice about your appearance. 🎀 Say something nice about your character. 🪷 Whose writing do you admire? 💕 Say something nice about your own writing. 🍑 What is something you hyperfocus on in your portrayal? 💫 Say something nice about a random mun.

[rpmemes-galore]

Some Scandinavian folklore based character questions! 

Askafroa: if your muse was / is a supernatural being, what sacrifices would placate them? 

Bergsrå: if your muse ruled over a domain, what sort of ruler would they be? Fair? Cruel? Would they be loved or feared? 

Ceasg: if your muse could have any three wishes granted, what would they be and why? 

Dragon: what sort of treasure would your muse hoard? 

Fylgja: does your muse believe in fate? A higher power of any kind? 

Gjenganger: does your muse consider themselves vengeful? Do they tend to hold onto grudges? 

Hamingja: what would make your muse the happiest right now? 

Kraken: does your muse enjoy being near the ocean? Do they feel at home in the water or do they prefer being on dry land? 

Lagarfljót: does your muse enjoy being near people? Or would they rather be off alone? 

Mare: how often does your muse experience bad dreams? Are they scary or do they tend to be more weird? Both? Does your muse remember them after they wake up?

Nøkken: what sound does your muse find most enticing / pleasant? 

Selkie: is your muse good at getting others to trust them? Why or why not? 

Troll: where is your muse most at home? In the mountains, city, forest, ect.? 

Vardøger: if your muse could talk to anyone in their past, whether living or deceased, who would it be and why? 

Yule Cat: what sort of gift would your muse most like to receive? Do they tend to like more practical or frivolous things? 

[rpmemegraveyard]

❄️ WINTER-BASED HEADCANONS - send some in for me to answer certain questions about my muses . . .

☕ - What's their favorite hot drink? ♨️ - Do they prefer hot showers or hot baths? 🍬 - Favorite 'seasonal flavor' (sugar cookie, peppermint, etc.)? 🧣 - Do they have a go-to Winter outfit? 🍴 - Go-to food that they eat to warm up? 🥶 - Do they like the cold, or do they loathe it? 🌨️ - Are they used to snow where they live? 🏔️ - When was the first time they saw snow, if ever? 🔵 - How much do they like Winter in comparison to other seasons? 🌲 - Do they have any traditions during Winter, holiday related or otherwise? 🎉 - Do they make New Years resolutions? Do they commit to them if they do? 💭 - Do they have a favorite winter-related memory?

[spunsugarmusings]

Send my muse an anonymous ransom note or blackmail message and see how they react!

[livingdeadsilence]

Olive - what are your favorite pieces of media? [can be for both Lou and you :3]

Thank you for the ask (from this ask game)! I’ll answer for both of us because I love to yap.

For me, I have too many favorites to list them all, so I'll just name three recent/all-time faves for each category:

Video games: Limbus Company (2023–present); Hollow Knight: Silksong (2025); Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky (2009)

Albums: Sheer Heart Attack (1974) by Queen; A Night at the Opera (1975) by Queen; The Dark Side of the Moon (1973) by Pink Floyd

Movies: Weapons (2025); The Long Walk (2025); The Thing (1982)

TV shows: Dexter (2006–2013); Fringe (2008–2013); Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987–1994)

Books: The Shining (1977) by Stephen King; IT (1986) by Stephen King; The Lightning Thief (2005) by Rick Riordan

For Lou, I'll name one favorite for each of the above categories:

Video game: EarthBound (1995)

Album: The Black Parade (2006) by My Chemical Romance

Movie: Night of the Living Dead (1968)

TV show: The Twilight Zone (1959–1964) [and other horror anthology series; this is just the first that came to mind]

Book: Carrie (1974) by Stephen King

[nixscriptum]

[spectral-ask-memes]

ask list (pastel colors edition)

Blond - what's your favorite kind of animal?

Aqua - what's the best thing to happen today?

Lilac - what pop culture media that everyone seems to know have you never watched/read/played?

Powder blue - what's your favorite time of day? time of the year?

Sage - share your favorite fun fact that you know!

Rose - what are your hobbies?

Olive - what are your favorite pieces of media?

Cherry - what was/is your favorite thing to study?

Clay - what's your favorite genre of music?

Blush - what's your favorite thing in history?

Seafoam - what was your dream job when you were a kid?

Baby blue - what media has had the largest impact on you?

Pistachio - what do you think you're most known for?

[aedearly]

✎ㅤ. . .ㅤ𝑯𝑬𝑨𝑫𝑪𝑨𝑵𝑶𝑵 𝑸𝑼𝑬𝑺𝑻𝑰𝑶𝑵𝑺.

₊˚⊹ ㅤa collection of character analysis/headcanon questions to learn more about your character and your partners'! writing/headcanon prompts requested by anonymous. feel free to edit these as you see fit.

[ 🖐️ ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat do their hands feel like: soft, calloused, trembling ? [ ☂️ ]ㅤ.ㅤdo they crave touch or fear it ? [ 🎐 ]ㅤ.ㅤdo they have a sound, like a song or voice, that they associate with peace ? [ 🕊️ ]ㅤ.ㅤwhen did they feel the safest ? [ 💤 ]ㅤ.ㅤhow do they sleep ? curled up, sprawled, holding onto something ? [ 🦇 ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat is a fear they never talk about ? [ 🔒 ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat is a secret they’ve sworn never to tell ? [ 🪢 ]ㅤ.ㅤwhen was the last time they broke a promise ? [ 🫳 ]ㅤ.ㅤwho do they feel they owe, but never paid back ? [ 💼 ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat do they always carry with them ? [ 🧨 ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat’s the quickest way to set them off, even if they hide it well ? [ ⛓️ ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat does guilt feel like to them ? [ 💢 ]ㅤ.ㅤwho have they never forgiven and never will ? [ 🩸 ]ㅤ.ㅤis there something or someone that, if lost, would break them ? [ 🌧️ ]ㅤ.ㅤis there a pain they refuse to heal from ? [ 🪞 ]ㅤ.ㅤwhen have they looked at their reflection and hated what they saw ? [ 📿 ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat superstition or ritual do they cling to ? [ 🌊 ]ㅤ.ㅤwhen was the last time they cried ? [ 🐾 ]ㅤ.ㅤdo animals like them instinctively ? [ 🪶 ]ㅤ.ㅤhow do they laugh ? [ 🫀 ]ㅤ.ㅤwho taught them what love is ? did it hurt ? [ 💭 ]ㅤ.ㅤdo they believe they’re worthy of being loved ? [ 🎀 ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat is their main love language ? [ 🔦 ]ㅤ.ㅤwho do they search for ? [ 📜 ]ㅤ.ㅤis there a story they love sharing with others ? [ 🌒 ]ㅤ.ㅤdo they have a dream or goal they have given up on ? [ 🕯️ ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat memory do they replay when they’re alone ? [ 🌪️ ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat’s the one choice they regret (not) making ? [ 🧩 ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat’s a truth about themselves they refuse to admit ? [ 🍻 ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat kind of drunk are they ? [ ✉️ ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat kind of letter would they write but never send ? [ 🗡️ ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat is a scar that they have but never talk about ? [ 🕸️ ]ㅤ.ㅤdo they have a favourite lie they like to hear ? [ 🪦 ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat would they want on their gravestone but never admit aloud ? [ 🎱 ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat kind of future do they crave, and who’s in it ? [ 🌀 ]ㅤ.ㅤdo they have a recurring dream or nightmare ? [ 🍃 ]ㅤ.ㅤdo they feel like they belong ? [ ⚓ ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat does “home” mean to them ? [ 🧭 ]ㅤ.ㅤwhere would they go if they could disappear tomorrow ?

[soulrph]

protective action prompts.

protective prompts, but make them actions!

[ FIGHT ] : sender physically fights off receiver's attacker.

[ TACKLE ] : sender tackles receiver out of harm's way.

[ PUSH ] : sensing danger, sender pushes receive behind them, sender becoming a human shield in the process.

[ WARN ] : sender, seeing incoming danger, shouts a frantic warning to receiver.

[ PULL ] : sender pulls receiver into a relieved embrace following a nearly-lethal fight.

[ INTERCEPT ] : sender takes a bullet/punch/attack meant for the receiver.

[ CHECK ] : sender worriedly checks the receiver for injuries after a potentially dangerous situation.

[ STEER ] : sender, sensing a dangerous situation simmering, guides the receiver to safety.

[ RECKLESS ] : sender yells at receiver after receiver endangers themselves unnecessarily.

[ CATCH ] : sender catches receiver as they're falling or collapsing.

[ KILL ] : sender kills receiver's attacker.

[ INCAPACITATE ] : sender knocks out receiver's attacker.

[ READY ] : sender prepares to fight for receiver.

[ DECEIVE ] : sender tells a lie in order to protect the receiver. (the lie can be directed to a potential enemy (e.g. "they went that way" "i'll take them") or to the receiver themselves.

[ HIDE ] : sender shoves receiver out of sight in order to hide them and keep them safe.

[ BANDAGE ] : sender tends to receiver's wounds.

[ WATCH ] : sender watches receiver after a potentially upsetting moment to make sure they're okay.

[ TOUCH ] : sender rests a worried hand on the receiver.

[ DEFEND ] : sender verbally defends and protects receiver from an enemy. (i.e. "if you want them, you'll have to go through me.")

[musingswithmemes]

My muse has been injured. Send "🩺" to tend to their injuries! Or send "🤕" for the reverse!

(If you cannot see the emojis send "doctor" to tend to my muse or "bandage" for my muse to tend to yours!)