sleight of mind

a Roman Torchwick RP blog

[mechanicitrus]

“’I am in a dress, I have gel in my hair, I haven’t slept all night, I am starved and I’m armed don’t mess with me’ I’m sure that’s an applicable quote somewhere, but I think a more applicable one is a bit later on can’t say I’m interested in watching a recreation of the pool scene though,“

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“The world isn’t kind, The world isn’t fair and the world doesn’t give a shit what you want, so stop pretending it’s so fucking good all the time, you’re just setting yourself up for disaster,“

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“Pros to a white coat? it’s striking, Cons to a pure white coat? Just about anything stains it! Where the hell did this black smudge come from?“

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littleblackqrow‌:

“Wait a minute. I know you.” The sword in his hand spun so fast it was almost impossible to see the way that it expanded out into a scythe. Qrow’s back foot slid into a more ready position to spring forward. “Your the asshole who keeps trying to kill my niece.”

Okay this was not at all going how he’d hoped. “Now kill is a strong word, I’ve never once set out to kill anyone and even when I could have, I didn’t-- though, honestly that depends on who said nieces are, really,”

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littleblackqrow‌:

“Wait a minute. I know you.” The sword in his hand spun so fast it was almost impossible to see the way that it expanded out into a scythe. Qrow’s back foot slid into a more ready position to spring forward. “Your the asshole who keeps trying to kill my niece.”

Okay this was not at all going how he’d hoped. “Now kill is a strong word, I’ve never once set out to kill anyone and even when I could have, I didn’t-- though, honestly that depends on who said nieces are, really,”

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littleblackqrow‌:

Qrow stopped walking. For a brief moment, they stood there still as could be. Then Qrow gripped the hilt of Harbinger and spun, sword fully extended and ready. “How do you know about Salem?” he growled. And… Almost as importantly, how did this guy know those names meant something to him…

Now that Qrow was actually looking at the stranger, he began to notice some things that had been in the news recently. The white suit, the eyeliner….

“Oh, it looks like I finally got the big, bad bird’s attention,“ Roman casually twirled his cane, though it was obvious there was a bit of nervousness in Roman’s posture. He was ready to defend himself.

“I know plenty about that side and the connections she has, I also know that I’m as good as dead if she realizes I’m alive, my only hope right now is that you and your marry band of goodie two shoes has enough room in your ranks and a need for some valuable information,“

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littleblackqrow‌:

“Look pal, I dont do charity work. I dont know what the hell you want ‘sanctuary’ from, but I’ve got a job to do and you’re getting in the way.” Once again, Qrow resolutely turned his back on the thief, intending to walk away without another word.

“Does the name ‘salem’ or ‘cinder’ ring any bells? or has jimmy not told you anything about that?“ Said almost as casually as he were talking about the weather, 

“I’m not looking for charity work, you see, I’m not a huntsman or a fighter, I just need someone who is, I can pay for your services if money is what you’re after,“ as though what he’d said had no weight whatsoever.

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littleblackqrow‌:

He was going to be annoying, huh? “You and half of Remnant. The General is a busy guy, he gets around. That’s nothing special.”

“Oh, I know him a little more personally than that, I was hoping that a noble huntsman could help me get to Atlas so I can talk to him about sanctuary,“ Yeah, no one would buy that but he was definitely hoping that he would at least get this man to ask questions.

[katdensetsu]

Reblog if you are a Multi-Shipper

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littleblackqrow‌:

“Usually when people say that to me, its because they arent all that famous and just want an ego boost.” Qrow said with a little shrug, and turned away, as if the thief was so unimportant that he’d already written him off.

A thoughtful smile. So this guy knew nothing and with communication down, there wasn’t a likely chance that this guy would look up. That was definitely going to try and keep it that way.

“I’m an acquaintance of James ironwood, you know who that is, right?“

[dragonroleplaystarters]

Sentence Starters | Aftercare

“I’ll untie you, move slowly to help adjust your arms again.” 

“Hey, you with me?”

“Here, you need to drink.”

“Can you stand up? I’ll help you—” 

“I’ve got you, don’t worry. I’m right here.” 

“Ssh, you’re okay, you’re okay.” 

“I’m so proud of you, you did so well.”

“You’re such a good girl…I love you.” 

“You’re such a good boy…I love you.” 

“You’re so beautiful, god damn.” 

“Look at me, focus. Are you okay?” 

“Come here, let’s get you cleaned up.” 

“Just stay still babe, I’ve got to take care of those marks.” 

“Just let me hold you for a while.” 

“That’s it, just breathe, come down from it. I’m right here.” 

“Baby, tell me your status. Are you okay?”

“I’ve got the box. You need to take some painkillers first, alright?”

“Ssh, let me take care of you.”

“You can act as tough and unaffected as you want, I’m still going to take care of you.”

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@abitofakissass// from x

The man let out a laugh and walked forward, his cane slung over his shoulder.

“Who said anything about Killing you? no, you are waaaay to dramatic I’ve just gone through a lot to track you down, I’ve been to blood gulch, chorus and who knows where,“ the man tilted his head up a little bit.

“Been a while, hasn’t it? Last time I saw you. well.. I think I was sixteen and being chased out by dad,“ he flicked out his arms as if ready to hug simmons.

“How about you give your brother a hug,“

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godsjudged‌:

You know, I hear the Ironwood’s lovely this time of year.

“I hear that if you stare at an ironwood long enough, they get angry,“

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brokenbow‌:

An eyebrow shot up a little. Normally, Apollo didnt really care about the machinations of mortals. Even ones that were encroaching on divine territory. Roman emperors and Egyptian pharaohs all had their own cults behind them. The worship and belief in them had caused those mortals to have a quasi-divine afterlife. Other mortals had reached minor god status after their death because of infamy or heroics. But clearly this had rattled Roman, so Apollo felt it was his duty to offer comfort and solace.

“Are you asking for divine witness protection then?”

“No, i’m saying maybe don’t treat this one like a game and actually focus, she isn’t the sort of person to gain godhood and then share it with the people there before her,“ he said gravely as he slammed his cane down in front of him and leaned forward.

“If she attains godhood, she’ll make a very valid attempt to steal yours, someway, somehow, if zeus can make you mortal, she’s going to figure out how to do the same thing and then kill you so you can’t come back, do you understand me?“ witness protection would also make him a target and he didn’t want that, so he waved a hand and turned to leave.

“Witness protection would just make me an even bigger target, besides, what’s the saying? Keep your friends close but your enemies closer? I’m giving you vital information, but it’s up to you whether or not you will actually use it,“

[wickedlymeme]

“I wish it could always be like this.”

“You’re always there for me.”

“The stars are the only thing that makes sense.”

“There’s more out there, you just have to be patient.”

“It doesn’t all have to be existential dread.” 

“You’re so much different when we’re alone.”

“I like it when the worlds quiet.” 

“There’s a place for us somewhere.”

“They’ll name constellations after you one day.”

“Your hearts beating so fast.”

“They don’t know what they want.”

“You don’t know what you want.”

“That’s what they’re supposed to say.”

“We really don’t know what we’re doing.”

“I miss the old you.”

“Nostalgias a trap.”

“Aliens are out there.”

“Did you hear that?”

“I really want pizza right now, think it’s open?” 

“What time is it?”

“But why would they abduct cows?”

“We’ll all be dead soon enough anyways.” 

“I wish we didn’t have to sleep.”

“What do you believe in?”

“What happens after we die?”

“Seems like a silly thing to say, don’t you think?” 

“And what’s your excuse?”

“You’ll get it together soon.”

“Sometimes I feel like I’ll never have it together.”

“It’d be better if people weren’t so afraid of their feelings.”

“You keep quiet and we both lose.”

“I wish I could save this forever.”

“When did you realize you were in love with me?”

“The rooms spinning.”

“I loved you long before you knew.”

“I’m not afraid of death, I think it’ll be peaceful.”

“The Universe is too big for that.”

“Do you think we’ve met in other lives?” 

“I’d come back to haunt you.” 

“Would you come back to haunt me?”

“What’s alternate universe you doing right now?”

“Tell me a secret.”

“Why haven’t you told anyone?” 

“I wish we knew each other sooner.”

“You’re a game changer.” 

“I’m a game changer.”

“Don’t ignore fate.” 

“Ignorance isn’t bliss.”

“What, is that a conspiracy theory?”

“It’s probably the Illuminati anyways.” 

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Memory Meme

Past experiences help shape who we are currently, how we see the world. Send in a symbol and I’ll write a drabble of one of my muse’s memories. 

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❥ - a childhood memory

♣ - a fading memory

✂ - a vivid memory

✖ - a repressed memory

✈ - an eye-opening memory

✤ - a memory that involves romance/love

☤ - a memory of death/loss

✍ - a memory of their mother

☽ - a memory of their father

♘ - a memory of their sibling(s)

✌ - a memory of a relative

↕ - a memory that may or may not have happened

♚ - a memory of something paranormal

✓ - a sexual memory

♬ - a friend/best friend memory

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godsjudged‌:

“Oh, that’s rich. I know a racket when I see one. You’re the kind to push your luck with a ‘god,’ I see. You’re lucky I respect that kind of thing, Thor would probably just break your entire face and Odin would work up some sort of awful complex curse that makes it so you can only get it up on the night of the new moon before twelve-forty-one pm or something equally useless and inane. Hermes and I already trade favors from time to time when I’m available, I’ll have you know, and I don’t suppose you want for gold or silver- though I don’t think it’ll hurt. I can get my hands on some gold that won’t be terribly missed- but I warn you, I won’t have time until after this is over, but it’s in Odin’s halls, and how I love an opportunity to take a wonderful little dump right in the old bastard’s corn flakes every now and again.” It would be up to the Man to trust a god known for lying- but then again, honor among thieves, no? 

“None sense, I’m not here to push buttons, I’m just here to make sure proper respect is due to my god, I would do the same as your follower or Odin’s follower, it just so happens that I am a follower of Hermes,“ he did not like the sound of those curses, he would definitely need to be careful around them.

“Well, I don’t need gold too terribly, but it wouldn’t hurt... Hmmm, I accept, but I did not prompt this, do not bring my name up if Odin catches you, not that I think you’ll be caught, you’re a master of your craft and I’m sure you can do it with ease, I just don’t want him to think I explicitly asked you for this,”