extensive nonverbal memes
i wanted to make some more options, especially for muses who are quieter or nonverbal (whether permanent or selectively mute) . i added some basic sign language prompts as well.
[ contact ] one muse touches the other’s arm in a sympathetic gesture.
[ attention ] one muse puts their index finger underneath the other’s chin to hold their attention.
[ direct ] one muse holds the other’s jaws in their hand for their attention or to redirect their gaze.
[ tender ] one muse brushes their fingers over the other’s jaw.
[ bristle ] one muse plays with the others facial hair.
[ guard ] one muse puts their arm around the other’s shoulder to make them feel protected.
[ claim ] one muse puts their arm around the other’s waist in a possessive manner.
[ comfort ] one muse pulls the other to their chest to hug them after a dangerous moment.
[ seeking ] one muse embraces the other after feeling scared/upset.
[ check ] one muse takes the other’s hand to silently ask if they’re okay.
[ hold ] one muse cradles the other’s face between their hands ground them.
[ rest ] one muse comes and sits in the others lap.
[ intrude ] one muse walks in on the other while they’re treating their own wound.
[ tiles ] one muse finds the other sitting on the floor and joins them.
[ boop ] one muse playfully taps the tip of the other’s nose.
[ heal ] one muse kisses the other’s forehead after treating their injury.
[ two ] one muse holds the other’s shoulders with their hands to make them calm down.
[ clear ] for one muse to clean blood off the other.
[ prevent ] for one muse to wrap their arms around the other from behind to stop them from running towards danger.
[ away ] for one muse to pick up the other and take them to bed.
[ rescue ] for one muse to carry the other to safety because they’re injured.
[ heart ] one muse places their palm against the other’s chest in a soothing manner to indicate they aren’t alone.
[ insist ] one muse keeps a firm hold on the other and gives an expression to indicate they want them to open up/tell the truth.
[ pulse ] one muse rubs a finger over the other’s wrist.
[ direct ] one muse grips just above the elbow to guide the other while they walk.
[ wrinkle ] one muse curls their fingers into the other’s shirt to make them stay put.
[ subdue ] one muse places their hand on the other’s forearm to try and calm them so they don’t lash out at a third party.
[ parallel ] for both muses to lay on the floor beside each other but going opposite direction with their heads side by side.
[ reveal ] for one muse to take a hold of the other’s chin/jaw to stop them from hiding their tears.
[ inspect ] for one muse to take hold of the other’s face while inspecting a bruise or cut.
[ caress ] one muse kisses the other’s cheek as a gesture of gratitude.
[ keeper ] one muse watches over the other while they sleep with their head on their shoulder or in their lap.
[ coax ] one muse strokes the other’s hair until they fall asleep.
[ bear ] one muse lifts the other off their feet a little while they hug.
[ leap ] one muse jumps into the other’s arms, legs wrapped around their waist.
[ mirror ] one muse has the other hold a hand to their chest so they can mirror breathing to calm them down.
sign: i can’t speak right now.
sign: what happened to you?
sign: who did this to you?
sign: why won’t you talk to me?
sign: i don’t know what to say.
sign: you’re upset. talk to me.
sign: do you want me to stay?
sign: you can talk to me.
sign: i feel safer with you here.
sign: i want to make you feel safe.
sign: where are you going?
sign: i have to do this on my own.
sign: i don’t know how to ask for help.
sign: i don’t want to lose you.
sign: i’m afraid you’ll get hurt.
sign: you don’t have to worry about me.
sign: i’m worried about you.
