#MAHL1A selective, mutually exclusive & heavily headcanon based 𝚖𝚊𝚕𝚒𝚊 𝚝𝚊𝚝𝚎, taken from teen wolf and adapted into various fandoms ( i.e. wednesday, stranger things ) ; written by lynx.
heavily affiliated with @wednesdcys & @foghidden ♡
☾ in my defense the moon was full & i was left unsupervised.
@mahl1a ; ❛ gouge . wield a sharp object at my muse . + reverse for bela?
Just because her sisters had warmed up to this one, didn't mean Bela had to bend over backwards to do the same. The swarm makes it's way in a hurry to surround Malia, working until she's close enough to a wall that Bela is happy with. Emerging from her swarm, sickle is raised and pointed firm at her chest, grip against the blade tight as she crowds her, a wild look shines in those bright eyes of hers. Once her gaze locks with Malia, Bela doesn't break that eye contact, one hand grips the sickle pointed to her chest and the other steadies itself on the other's shoulder. "Just what is your intention here?" The blonde nearly barks out at her, "You may have fooled my sisters in whatever lies you've told them, but you won't fool me, do you hear me?"
the motive behind why she may never get accustomed to the castle she overstayed her welcome was, in fact, the numerous bugs. malia had to fight the urge not to slap them dead, due to an attachment growth for the dimitrescu members. sensorial perks still intact compelled her to raise her chin and look around at the sound of buzzing. eyes widen in pure shock at bela’s statement and course of action. albeit there was the possibility to try and snatch the sharp object pointed at her chest, malia chose not to. instead, she slowly raised both hands whilst looking at the other through furrowed brows. ❛ i’ll tell you if you aim this a different direction. ❜ words were uttered softly, in a whisper like manner. chin was lowered, hues still fixating the other. ❛ it’s not as diabolical as it may seem… ❜ a pause in which she pondered, just how to tell the other that the reason she kept on roaming around was that she felt abandoned by her own family. either way, the words overflowed and they were almost spilling out. ❛ can i get a chance to explain myself? ❜ she asked, trying to contain the impulsive urges within.
@foghidden : INSOMNIA : for one muse to find the other still awake at 3am ( Donna )
hand was raised up ; there was an intention of knocking on the door before entering. alas, the squeaky floor gave her away. a scrunched nose was given as a response towards the inanimate object as she shifted her weight on the doorsill. ❛ sleep was never an option in this house. ❜ she uttered, shoulders raising and falling just as fast. back was straightened up, ❛ would you like some company? i mean – unless you are busy. then, i’d leave. ❜ she articulated, albeit yearning for the other option, to have someone to spend time with at that ungodly hour. brow arched whilst fingers interlaced together. the werecoyote didn’t exactly want to leave.
malia’s taken aback by his gesture, frame remaining motionless for a brief moment. was it something she said? or perhaps did? a fuzzy feeling was burning in her chest, cheeks flushing red. arms were slowly wrapped around him, one hand patting him on the back, ❛ what’s the occasion? ❜ she asked, curiosity brimming within. she wasn’t much of a hugger, her affection strongly relying on standing by someone's side, even if the circumstances were rough. but jeremy could have it, just this one time. malia burrowed her head into his chest before pushing him away, ❛ no, really. what happened? are you sick and trying to get me sick as well? ❜ questioning him was a tad more pleasing rather than admitting she liked the hug.
@foghidden : "i don’t wanna go out tonight ." ( jess )
a reward was awaited, for all the hard labour she put into containing her emotions and not lashing out. facial muscles tensed and she was aware. so she resumed to counting in her head. one, two, three, four, five ; it didn’t work. fists were clenched, she tried all the alternatives she had learned over the years, but to no avail. she gave up. foot was stomped unto the floor, a pout was given towards the other. ❛ jessica riley! ❜ she howled at her friend, brows furrowed. turns out, she couldn’t contain her emotions that well. ❛ i do not take no for an answer. we’ve been barricading ourselves in here for too long. don’t you miss the sun? ❜ she realized a mistake was made and she quickly corrected herself, ❛ moonlight works too. point is, we need fresh air. and opening the window does not work. ❜ a tinge of spite reverberated. malia was an outdoor person and if she had to drag jess, then so be it. ❛ you have two choices. come willingly or i pick you up and we go out. so…? which is it? ❜ arms were folded against her chest, she really meant it.
She had been doing well....she could feel the praising whispers of the Entity begin seeping into her mind and it filled her with that warm, fuzzy feeling most didn't get. During trials, Susie' plan wasn't to impress the rest of Legion, to impress Frank, she just wanted to remain on the good side of the Entity. Many a time had Susie been unfortunate enough to see what happens to those who refuse to follow the Entity's rules; Frank was one of them.
With two already sacrificed to the Entity, that left just two more survivors. As she stalks through the trees, the low hum of a nearby generator brings Susie towards it. Actually, she barely reaches it before the survivor doesn't run, oh no, but she...is she trying to bargain with her? Susie's head tilts, her grip adjusts on her knife yet she doesn't let up, slowly approaching, hoping she'll give her the chase Susie needs in order to please the Entity. The other’s rambling makes her chuckle, but it isn't enough to make her decide a conversation is what is needed now, the Entity has eyes on her.
nails are dug into the tree bark, the other’s chuckle sending shivers down her spine. malia had to think quickly. a deep breath of air was taken in, held for a brief moment and let out. a gulp followed, swallowing the words she instinctively almost uttered. ❛ okay, does a compliment work then? ❜ eyes trailed towards the other’s knife, the weight on her chest worsening. ❛ that’s a nice, sharp knife you got there. ❜ she mumbled, taking yet another step back. adrenaline was raising tremendously at an alarming rate ; and yet neither her claws nor her canines emerged. where even was the other survivor? she was looking for someone else to blame. she had to buy herself some more time, perhaps entertaining the masked figure. ❛ if you’re gonna stab me, could you do it on the back? that’s where the other guy should twist it. ❜ for leaving her there, no warnings, no nothing. malia’s sense of sarcasm was the only element powering her survival instincts. being in her human form for quite some time, she had to learn other ways to defend herself from danger. and sarcasm turned out to be a great alternative to slashing someone open when she felt threatened.
She had heard the storm brewing, finally excited it had begun rolling it's way towards the castle. The smell of rain in the air was mixed, now masked with another scent, the scent of the intruder in the castle. Her excited, disembodied giggles bounce from wall to wall upon finding out that the intruder — a girl, mind you — was seeking shelter from the storm Cassandra had so previously been excited about. No, no but this creature, the one standing in the foyer that Cass watches with bright, wide eyes, this one is more intriguing now.
There's a gasp, followed by another giggle. "Someone afraid of rain?" Cassandra can't bite back her excitement, low purrs resonate from her as she shifts eagerly from one foot to another.
Hides in the shadows; out of sight, out of mind, until a step back and she loses herself into a swarm, the low buzzing of insects moves as the swarm does, careening down the stairs to hover near the middle of the room. She wants a closer look. Amidst the bugs, Cassandra appears as they disappear and having moved from her previous place in the shadows upstairs, she's able to get a good look at the one who decided their castle was a good place to stay.
Her eyes roam over the other, "....not allowed? Oh, oh!" Cassandra bounds forward, picking up the hands of the other, clasping them with her gloved ones. "Who said anything about not being allowed? You're a funny one, aren't you?"
dark hues move frenetically around the room, the buzzing sound irksome to her trained sense of hearing. astonishment was plastered across her features as she gazed at the other. she found the other’s look quite… edgy. all muscles tensed up when her hand was grabbed, albeit there was no pulling back. she couldn’t go outside, the rain was pouring and getting sick wasn’t an option. and the person in front of her seemed nice, at least she had a roof above her head for a little while. a beam slowly arose on her visage, painted gratitude towards the other. ❛ thanks, ❜ what began as a forced laugh metamorphosed into an honest giggle. perhaps, inhabiting that castle for a brief moment cannot lead to imminent devastation. the host, although the slightest bit odd in malia’s perspective, seemed nice. furthermore, she had no other place to take refuge. ❛ i’m mal – lia, by the way. ❜ syllables elongated, there was a hesitation ; what if, divulging her identity could lead to something unholy? a shrug was all it took for malia to wipe those insinuations away. bottom lip was bitten, whilst she inspected her whereabouts. the place looked… expensive to say the least. ❛ this looks amazing. you live here all by yourself? ❜ she asked, a hint of uneasiness still tainting her mind.
@mahl1a ; hand . hold out a hand for my muse to take . — for jess, mal wants to hold her
Once spirited and full of energy, ready to combat the world with sarcasm and a sharp mind, Jess almost isn't aware of the full flip she had done to how she presents herself now. Sure, she's still quick witted, but her desire to be liked, desire to do a lot of things had been smushed beneath snow and blood. Perhaps she's grateful that someone else seems to be paying attention when she's not quite back in her head, for the slow and careful offer of Malia's hand comes into her view. She blinks blinks blinks, green irises finding Malia quickly, and even then she doesn't budge, at least not immediately.
Finally, she's able to bring her hand up to take the other's, hoping holding Malia's had will mask the slight tremble her hand had began to exhibit. "Sorry, uh, what — what were you saying?" The blonde asks, breaking the silence. Silence is loud, silence means it's waiting for her.
hand was held out, but compassion was veiled underneath the gesture. against her own beliefs, malia grew to enjoy jessica’s company and, as she learned from previous experiences, she cannot leave others behind. there was no way she would do that. not to jessica, anyway. she grasped the other’s hand carefully, the other hand slowly hovering above, jessica’s hand now cupped in hers. a sigh followed, thoughts of how to escape that hellhole and try to live their lives in a less gruelling manner seemed to disperse. ❛ i was saying you breathe funny. and why are you doing it. ❜ she articulated, her tone soft. ❛ i don’t know if this works, but i try. ❜ a shrug followed, malia tried her very best to act accordingly and not cause any more trouble that they are already into. there had to be a happy ending at the end of the tunnel. but how far this tunnel goes, malia hasn’t got the slightest idea. ❛ i think we should rest for a while and talk. about whatever is bothering you. what is it? ❜ she simply inquired, her desire to help reaching brand new heights.
@outcaest : ❛ secrets are like zombies, they never truly die. ❜
malia stood there, contemplating. zombies? brows narrowed together, a pout painted across her features. ❛ so, ❜ a pause emerged, in which index finger was raised towards the other’s visage. ❛ if i tell you enid’s secret, is it still a secret is what you’re saying? ❜ voice raised up to a childlike tonality, confusing making its way within. it didn’t take her long to admit it out loud, ❛ ‘cause i’m confused, demi. how’s that even work? ❜ genuine question was casted, before another thought swirled. lips half parted, sigh emerged leaving a trail of misty fog, ❛ and if this is a reference to that stupid zombie tv show that just came with another season, i will throw a tantrum. ❜ more so a statement accompanied by arms tightly crossed against her chest. malia enjoyed a good tv show, but zombies? that was too much, even for the werecoyote.
@outcaest : ❛ there is no controlling a raging river, you must learn to navigate it without drowning. ❜
head shifted quickly to stare at the other. for a brief moment, she found it confusing. all sorts of thoughts rushing in. then it clicked. features soften in the process, lips pursed into a thin line, ❛ is this about the cup thing going on? ❜ a rhetoric question, it was most likely about that competition. at least, in malia’s comprehension. brows arch, taboo comment sitting at the tip of her tongue, waiting to be let out, ❛ because i have my opinions and the sirens are in advantage. ten bucks on bianca’s group. you in? ❜ the invitation was genuine ; malia could use a couple bucks if the situation ever arises that she could spend it on anything around jericho. furthermore, she trusted bianca would win yet again.
@foghidden : ❛ I don't do things like that anymore. I just — I just don't. ❜ ( jess )
perplexion froze her in place ; she had to do something, to help jess, but how? dark hues trailed downwards, thinking of what to say next. malia couldn’t give up on the other, she knew better than that. sigh bloomed from parted lips, ❛ being scared won’t get you anywhere, jess. ❜ a statement tainted with confidence, accompanied by a nod of the head. ❛ it’ll become a habit, ❜ and habits die hard, the words that she swallowed. perhaps, had she chose the right words, jessica could find it helpful. she was a friend and friends need a helping hand every so often. ❛ i can’t do this, i won’t do that, ❜ she mimicked the other, hands motioning in a very much theatrical mannerism. arms fall around her own frame, brows furrowed. ❛ you gotta’ suck it up one of these days. i can help. ❜ an offer was given among with a sympathetic beam. albeit not skillful in social interactions, malia was an expert regarding fighting fears. that was the sole reason behind her survival in the wild for so many years.
@outcaest : ❛ what kind of dystopian hellscape is this? ❜
the awful truth or a little white lie? which would be more efficient in this context? hands were brought together, claws emitting a clicking sound at the contact of one another. malia tilted her head to a side, mouth slightly parted, albeit no words emerged. ❛ i’m guessing this is your first boarding school… ❜ a pause in tandem with a grunt, ❛ okay, ❜ i got this, the little white lie she had to tell herself in order to continue, ❛ welcome to nevermore, the place where if you thought you’d feel normal is, basically in vain. unless you’re adopted by the popular kids, of course. my personal motto here is… don’t get too comfortable, it gets worse. ❜ a grin plastered across her visage. just why weems didn’t pick her to present the academy cannot cross her mind. she would totally ace it. dark hues scan the other carefully before leaning towards her, ❛ would you like a tour? ❜ a grin growing on visage.
❝ you need someone. let me be that person. let me be what you need. ❞
❝ look, i dunno if i’m the kind of person you need or even want right now. but i’m looking around and i’m the only one who’s here. ❞
❝ i never realized how much i needed you until you were the one person who wasn’t there. ❞
❝ you asked me once, if i would ever take a chance on us…maybe that ship sailed. but. ask me again? sometime— doesn’t have to be today. maybe tomorrow just. ask me again. ❞
❝ i know i can’t protect you from everything, but i wish you’d let me protect you from the things i can control. ❞
❝ i used to have so much faith. maybe not in deities or something but, in the world. the universe. i believed their was a purpose to it all. i’m not sure when i lost that. ❞
❝ have you ever had something…missing? like something just doesn’t feel right inside you but you don’t know what it is. ❞
❝ sometimes, i just need the world to be beautiful. i know how dark and ugly it can be but i just want to see something good and focus only on it for a few minutes. ❞
❝ i was sort’ve hoping you needed me. is that selfish? ❞
❝ people need someone to see them for what they are and not just see it but accept it. i want to be that person for anyone i can…but it can be so suffocating to be that person and also remain unseen. ❞
❝ sometimes i feel i’m being crushed under the weight of everything i’ll never be. ❞
❝ you’re looking at me but you’re not seeing me. do you know how that feels? just see me. please. ❞
❝ i want to deserve you. i’m trying to deserve you. ❞
❝ i know i fucked up. i know i did but don’t shut me out anymore. let me in. please let in. ❞
❝ every time you smile at me, i memorize it. i remember each moment that i get to be the one to bring out that light inside you. no matter what happens between us, that’s what i’ll remember. ❞
❝ i can’t help but think there’s got to be something out there for me, somewhere. just some place where i actually feel like i belong. ❞
❝ the world is so big. why do i never feel like i fit into it? ❞
❝ when i’m with you i feel like myself. i feel like every side of me is present and accepted. and i feel good about it— i feel good about who i am when i’m with you. ❞
❝ do you like me? i know you love me. i know you care about me but. do you like who i am? ❞
❝ i want to look in the mirror one day and not feel uncomfortable with my own reflection. ❞
❝ just take my hand and close your eyes. pretend we’re anywhere else but here. ❞
❝ so, what would you be? if you had to power to change all the things making you unhappy, what would your life look like? ❞
❝ do you even know what it does to me? every time i see you cry, any time you’re hurt even the smallest bit it just— do you realize how deeply you’ve imbedded yourself into my heart? ❞
❝ i don’t feel like a whole person without you anymore. i don’t fucking care if anyone else would say about that. you’re part of who i am now. the most important piece of me. ❞
❝ every time you walk away you take another piece of me with you. ❞
❝ i’m only really living in the moments when we’re together. the rest is just existing until you look at me again. ❞
❝ it feels like there’s a string around my heart and it’s connected to you. everywhere you go you’re just tugging me behind, pulling me towards you. ❞
❝ you’ve got me in the palm of your hands. you could crush me and i would still thank you for touching me at all. ❞
❝ i no longer know where i end and you begin. you’ve wound yourself around my soul so tightly, you’re all i feel anymore. ❞
❝ you’ve stolen my heart, the least you could do is tell me what you intend to do with it. ❞
❝ i don’t have perfect words. i’m not the kind of person who knows how to sound poetic and shit. so all i know what to tell you is that i belong to you. i don’t know if you want me. but i’m yours. and at this point however it is you need me, i’m here. ❞
❝ you’re the only thing that matters anymore. i can’t eat, i can’t sleep— all the goddamn cliches from every stupid movie and song. you’re all i think about. i’m useless except when i’m yours. ❞
❝ i haven’t stopped thinking about the way you laugh. i’m hoping i’ll get to hear it again. ❞
❝ when your eyes are on me, i feel like something worth seeing. ❞
❝ just let me look at you for a little bit. ❞
❝ i would do anything for you. all my lines and rules. they mean nothing when it comes to you. it’d cross and break them all just to make you happy. ❞
feel free to combine multiple prompts or add “ + reverse ” to switch roles ! for reference, the one sending in the prompt is the one committing the action.
1. GUEST : for one muse to offer the other a place to stay.
2. STORM : for both muses to find shelter from a severe storm.
3. MEDIC : for one muse to show up at the other’s doorstep injured.
4. SURPRISE : for one muse to come home and find the other already inside.
5. TRIP : for both muses to road trip or travel together.
6. BABYSIT : for one muse to help the other home while they’re drunk.
7. INSOMNIA : for one muse to find the other still awake at 3am.
8. AMBUSH : for both characters to come under attack by the same enemy.
9. DANCE : for one muse to ask the other to dance at a party.
10. STRANDED : for one muse to help the other who’s stranded on the road.
11. SERVICE : for one muse to cover the cost of something for the other.
12. SAFEGUARD : for one muse to save the other from being hit by a vehicle or from some other life-threatening event.
13. DAZE : for one muse to wake somewhere and find the other hovering over them.
14. STOWAWAY : for one muse to find the other hiding on the same ship.
15. TAXI : for both muses to share the same taxi ride.
16. MAKEOVER : for one muse to help the other with a new outfit or hairstyle.
17. LIFEGUARD : for one muse to rescue the other from drowning.
18. DISASTER : for both muses to work together to escape a fire, flood, or other disaster.
19. TRANSIT : for one muse to sit next to the other on a public transport.
20. SPRAIN : for one muse to carry the other after spraining their ankle.
21. EMPLOY : for one muse to be hired as the other’s bodyguard, tutor, assistant, etc.
22. QUEST : for one muse to help the other with a task in exchange for compensation.
23. SOOTHE : for one muse to calm the other during a panic attack.
24. RECOVER : for one muse to return the other’s lost belonging.
25. UMBRELLA : for one muse to share their umbrella with the other on a rainy day.
26. HEAL : for one muse to nurse the other back to health from a sickness or injury.
27. NIGHTMARE : for one muse to comfort the other after a nightmare.
28. REUNION : for one muse to run into the other again after a long time.
29. PRIZE : for one muse to win the other a prize at a carnival.
30. NUDE : for one muse to walk in on the other while they’re changing.
31. BED : for both muses to wake in the same bed, naked or fully clothed.
32. TRAIL : for one muse to notice the other has been following them.
33. EVADE : for one muse to pull the other into an alleyway to escape their pursuer.
34. THIEF : for one muse to confront the other after having something stolen by them.
35. CAUGHT : for one muse to walk in on the other singing / dancing.
36. FESTIVE : for both muses to decorate for a special occasion.
37. PRESENT : for one muse to give the other a (birthday) gift.
38. WEARY : for one muse to wake up after falling asleep on the other.
39. CAPTIVE : for one muse to hold the other against their will.
40. SNAP : for one muse to yell at or push the other out of frustration.
41. SLEEPOVER : for one muse to stay the night at the other’s place.
42. TRESPASS : for one muse to trespass on the other’s property.
43. BREAK-IN : for one muse to discover the other robbing their place.
44. MERCY : for both muses to come across an injured animal.
45. UNKNOWN : for both muses to wake and find themselves in a strange place.
46. ACCOMPLICE : for one muse to assist the other at the scene of a crime.
47. ASTRAY : for both muses to take a detour and lose their way.
48. RELAX : for both muses to share a hot tub or hot spring.
49. MUSE : for one muse to model for the other’s art project.
50. ACCOMPANY : for one muse to give the other an extra ticket to an event.
51. SALVAGE : for one muse to retrieve the other’s belongings from a thief.
52. MEAL : for both muses to prepare and share a meal together.
53. CEMETERY : for one muse to find the other at a gravestone.
54. REFUGE : for one muse to shelter the other from enemies.
55. ARRANGED : for both muses to date or marry out of convenience.
56. FAVOR : for one muse to owe the other a favor.
57. VACATION : for both muses to book the same hotel on vacation.
58. DEFEND : for one muse to save the other from one or multiple assailants.
59. CATCH : for one muse to return the other’s pet that escaped.
60. RESTRICTED : for both muses to sneak into someplace they’re not supposed to be.