Master Mirror

independent & selective Gaunter O’Dimm from The Witcher: Hearts of Stone DLC. Games and Headcanon based. Written by Stitch. Follows from goldscalesandwitchertales.

[edenmemes]

resident evil village starters

❝ oh, keep growing! one day your head might actually fit your ego. ❞   ❝ running will get you nowhere. ❞     ❝ you don’t have to trust my words, but do you have any better options? ❞   ❝ you shouldn’t be out here. it’s not safe. ❞   ❝ i know you don’t like to talk about it, but can we really just forget everything and pretend it didn’t happen? ❞   ❝ i wish it could stay like this forever. ❞   ❝ i don’t have time for this bullshit. out of my way. ❞   ❝ i don’t give a damn about your personal issues. ❞   ❝ it’s a pleasure to see you safe. ❞   ❝ i’ve learned all i can from you. your worth as a lab rat has run out. ❞   ❝ no, no, this can’t be the end for me! ❞   ❝ what are you talking about? you think this is a game? ❞   ❝ don’t get cocky. i’d kill you if you weren’t the trouble. ❞   ❝ hey, do you know anything about what’s going on around here? ❞   ❝ i’m not used to relying on other people. ❞   ❝ you must be pretty tough, huh? ❞   ❝ i gotta say, i’m surprised you made it this far. it’d be a shame if something happened to you now. ❞   ❝ so you finally came to see me! everyone falls for me in time. ❞   ❝ it’s all i can spare. take it, take it! ❞   ❝ you’ve got fight, i’ll give you that. ❞   ❝ i didn’t want to keep it from you. i didn’t want to lose you again. ❞   ❝ i’d kill you if you weren’t worth the trouble. ❞   ❝ is there something you’re not telling me? come on, talk to me. ❞   ❝ you can hear it, can’t you? someone’s waiting for you. ❞   ❝ oh, careful what you wish for. ❞   ❝ i told you to sit down. ❞   ❝ hey, kiss me? ❞   ❝ come on, it’s not that much further! ❞   ❝ you’re the only one to see me in this form. ❞   ❝ ugh, my temper got away from me. ❞   ❝ play with me some more. ❞   ❝ i don’t know if it’s the scent of the flowers, but i feel light headed. ❞   ❝ in all my years, i’ve never been this overjoyed. ❞   ❝ look forward to what i have in store for you. ❞   ❝ mmm, that smells good. what’s that? ❞   ❝ i’ve waited so long. but dreams really can come true. ❞   ❝ you coward! come out and face me. ❞   ❝ i won’t let you have it. even if you beg. ❞   ❝ this is my territory, and i won’t let you leave. ❞   ❝ damn, i’m so cold. my legs won’t work. ❞   ❝ local wine, too. but if you’re going to keep sulking all evening, maybe you shouldn’t have any. ❞ ❝ it’s not paranoia if they’re really out to get you. ❞   ❝ you’re the last asshole in my way, aren’t you? ❞   ❝ well, at least we’re together. ❞   ❝ hey, now. think positively, all right? we talked about this. ❞   ❝ come now, don’t be shy. show me your terror. ❞   ❝ i would’ve sliced you to ribbons if they hadn’t stopped me. ❞   ❝ it’s only a riddle if you don’t know the answer. ❞   ❝ shouldn’t we face what happened there so we can live our lives without it hanging over our heads? ❞   ❝ rest while you can, because i will hunt you, and i will break you. ❞   ❝ this village is full of monsters. we can’t fight them! there’s too many. ❞   ❝ a dead body? wait…there’s more… ❞   ❝ you’re a lot like your father, you know. ❞   ❝ it barely flinched when i shot it. i feel like it’s toying with me. ❞   ❝ it’ll be fine. it’ll be fine. it’ll be fine. ❞   ❝ too bad you’ll pay for it…with your life. ❞   ❝ please won’t you stay with me? forever? ❞   ❝ you are lucky to die before your child. ❞   ❝ quiet now, child! adults are talking. ❞   ❝ there’s nothing wrong with my memory. you’re just being paranoid. ❞   ❝ this is…this is just too much. ❞   ❝ awww, you’re blushing. ❞   ❝ how can a man be ‘almost’ dead? that’s a question for the wise. ❞   ❝ what kind of sick medieval shit is this? ❞   ❝ i’ve spent a lifetime creating this moment…and you try to take it away from me? ❞   ❝ i’m sick of fighting you! ❞   ❝ shut your damn hole and don’t be a sore loser! ❞   ❝ but i’m not paranoid, i’m just cautious. ❞   ❝ don’t get close to me when i’m cooking, babe. ❞   ❝ anyone who is anyone has heard of the likes of you. ❞   ❝ i haven’t cut open a man in a while. ❞   ❝ we moved here so that you wouldn’t have to deal with any of that, remember? ❞   ❝ why? why would you do this? ❞   ❝ oh? you have something to say? ❞   ❝ tell me what’s out there! ❞   ❝ you’re still alive…? impressive. ❞   ❝ hey, are you listening? hey! ❞   ❝ oh, no. they’re coming! ❞   ❝ do you have a gun? please tell me you have a gun. ❞   ❝ it’s not—nevermind. i’m sorry. ❞   ❝ drunk or not, you are welcome—and safe—in here. ❞   ❝ you know how to push my buttons. ❞   ❝ hey, don’t i get a say in this? ❞   ❝ you wouldn’t know proper manners if it slapped you in the face. ❞   ❝ i won’t forgive you, you bastard! ❞   ❝ why…why do you treat me the same as them? am i not your favourite? am i not special? ❞   ❝ at night, i hear wailing, as if ghosts roam the halls. ❞   ❝ quit your whining; we’re almost there! ❞   ❝ i’m afraid you can’t return to your old world any longer. ❞   ❝ how dare you bare your teeth at me. ❞   ❝ you couldn’t save them. they were already gone. ❞   ❝ in life and death, we give glory. ❞   ❝ even i can get angry. ❞   ❝ we will meet again soon. ❞ ❝ let’s just say parts of the human imagination are better left alone. ❞ ❝ some treasures still lurk in this village. ❞ ❝ my decision is final. there will be no argument. ❞   ❝ everyone leaves me. even you. ❞   ❝ there is no safe! every sorry bastard out there has been ripped in half! ❞   ❝ come inside. the others are waiting. ❞   ❝ come with me. there’s something i have to tell you. ❞   ❝ what the hell is wrong with this place? ❞   ❝ the strong will destroy the weak. that’s the way of the world. ❞   ❝ no, we’re getting out of here — together. ❞   ❝ but what i saw was…frightful. ❞ ❝ you taught me so much and for that i will be forever in your debt. ❞   ❝ it is my curiosity that ties me to this place. ❞   ❝ please let me know if you’d like to strengthen your weapons. ❞ ❝ you’ll pay if i find out this is a lie. ❞ ❝ if i don’t kill them then my life will never be my own. ❞   ❝ you are abominable. your deceit knows no bound. ❞   ❝ quit holding out, and get to the damn point! ❞ ❝ you’re the one who’s cursed. ❞ ❝ i hope you will be able to achieve your goal someday, too. ❞   ❝ that is why i had to leave you. i will regret never telling you goodbye. ❞   ❝ if i had but a little more time, i know i might be able to turn the tides of this battle. ❞   ❝ i can hear it shuffling about outside. ❞   ❝ and now you even try to steal my property? how dare you? ❞   ❝ ugh, just another simple little manthing. ❞   ❝ oh, good. i was just thinking of ways to pass the time. ❞ ❝ nowhere to go but up. ❞   ❝ you’ve dirtied my dress! ❞   ❝ you’re my daughter…now act like it! ❞   ❝ i don’t think we will make it through winter at this rate. ❞   ❝ the wounds are severe. i won’t last much longer. ❞   ❝ will you please stop talking in riddles? ❞   ❝ shut your fucking hole! …sorry about that. ❞   ❝ who are you? who sent you? ❞   ❝ to hunger…is to be alive. ❞   ❝ goddammit! why is everyone dying on me? ❞   ❝ hey! hey. don’t talk like that. ❞   ❝ my word, you truly are as strong as they say! ❞   ❝ don’t you love me? ❞   ❝ oh, you didn’t think i’d let you get away, did you? ❞   ❝ taken alive? dead? which would you prefer? ❞  

[mxuntainliona]

mxstermirrxr

“Someone’s a bit testy today.” The merchant seemed unfazed by the gruff answer and rushed words of the Cat witcher, though he does draw his interest. Just enough to jump down from his spot and following after him and an easy pace. “Seems like you’re in a hurry. Off to some important meeting, I’m guessing? Of off to go complete a contract, perhaps?”

“That’s my secret, I’m always testy.”

Aiden seems more or less irritated by a new companion. Still, he doesn’t really do anything to shoo the man off, just focuses on his hands and tugs on a little leather tie on his wrist in thought.

“More important than you realize.” His fingers flick at the straps before his hands fall. “Now if you’ll excuse me.”

[mxstermirrxr]

“No excuse necessary,” he insists, still following after the Cat witcher, more that curious now.

“There’s nothing to do around here for miles. So what better thing to do than follow after a witcher for some excitement.” Especially one from such an infamous school. After all, someone like him could only find entertainment in such a backwater town for so long.

[mxstermirrxr]

born-of-loss​:

mxstermirrxr​:

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Reina is still shaking her head. “Well you could have started with that.” She says, frustration leaving her voice and becoming more exasperated. His next words have her frowning.

“I don’t dislike that type of boring. We make our own entertainment, and it doesn’t need to be at the expense of others.” She says with conviction. “I’d prefer to be remembered as kind and boring than horrible but exciting.” Now that she says it out loud though…maybe there’s a way to be both kind and exciting? She shakes the thought away.

His expression remained calm, once should lifting in a nonchalant gesture.

“Sounds an awful boring life to me, but whatever gets you by I suppose.” When one got to be around people for as long as he had, there wasn’t much that he found entertaining anymore save for the people themselves. And that was certainly something he enjoyed about people: that they were all unique. Their desires and wants were the same, but personalities and morals always differed.

That’s what made being around people entertaining.

“I’ve found that most people would rather be remembered doing something exciting and heroic. Not often I heard someone mention they want to be remembered for being kind.”

[monstriiss]

O’DIMM​:

“My reputation, you say?” Those words seemed to pique his interest, his smile broadening all the more.

“You’ve my curiosity now. I wonder what sort of things someone like you has heard of someone like me.” In truth, he knew of people who told stories of him and his deeds. Or the prices of the so called wishes he granted. Though it wasn’t often someone could point him out and speak of what he’s done.

No no. Far to little people had lived to tell the tale of what he was capable of. Most of the time he left little but stories. And and eerie tune that spoke fearfully of his title.

“I want trouble just as much as you do. Which is to say not at all. I’m merely engaging in conversation with someone I’ve never seen the likes of before.”

“ Don’t play coy, ” Drathenia spoke, voice clipped and cold. A deep furrow creased between hairless brows and a dour expression fell upon minimal features. “ You are a meddler. One that plays with the fabric of existence on a whim, as well as those that cross your path, am I mistaken? ”

Clawed grip adjusted about her elbows, muscles coiled and jaw clenched. His presence alone was setting her teeth on edge, garnering his intrigue was the last thing she wanted. You don’t simply get rid of beings like this one. Shoulders were then forcibly slackened, a change of heart, as she regarded the other with misgiving. Better to humour him and have him on his way by his own accord. 

“ Very well. As long as that remains so, ” she concluded, trying to sound more amicable than begrudging. “ What is it that I can do for you. ”

[mxstermirrxr]

“You are not mistaken.”

His smile doesn’t leave his face in response to the coldness of her voice nor the accusatory tone. For she does in fact speak the truth of his nature/ He does meddle in the affairs of humans more often than not. Its not the only form of entertainment someone like him has, but its certainly one of the more fun things to do to pass the time.

“I’ve been known to meddle in other’s affairs on the off occasion. For better or for worse. Granting wishes for people is within my realm of power, after all. For a price.” For a split moment something lights up in the merchants eyes. Something otherworldly and perhaps a bit unsettling, and yet within the next second its gone again.

[born-of-loss]

[ continued from x - @mxstermirrxr ]

Reina shakes her head. “No, I don’t need you to explain that again. I’m just trying to figure out where you get off saying ‘humans’ with such scorn and derision?” She frowns at the stranger. “Mostly I’m just wondering if it’s some kind of joke?” He must be joking; he seems as human as her…but she’s also new to the Continent and who knows. 

[mxstermirrxr]

The mirror merchant’s head tilted one way as he regarded the woman, his smile ever present on his expression.

“A joke? Not at all. I find humans quite fascinating, really. If a little selfish and stubborn at times. But that is what makes them interesting.” He steepled the tips of his fingers together.

“If everyone were nice all the time things would certainly be far more boring, don’t you agree?”

[morkorney]

[mxstermirrxr]

" how dare you! "

Master Mirror  Answers

@duchesstart  ||  Always Accepting

“Oh. Have I offended you in some way? Can’t imagine I’ve done anything to wrong you or earn your ire.” Not yet anyway.

[mxstermirrxr]

“ what’s THAT supposed to mean? ” - Reina

Master Mirror Answers

@born-of-loss  ||  Always Accepting

“Come now, my explanation couldn’t have been that difficult to understand. It’s quite simple, really. I don’t mind explaining again.”

[musing-achievements]

↖️Achievement: Do we have a Deal?

🏆 Beware, this Muse is a Deal Maker with an insidious twist

[sunbentsky-archived]

@mxstermirrxr​ || continued from here

“Now’s not the time to act the fool with me,” she snaps at him, her patience already thinner than a hair. This is a man Saskia’s certain she’s never met before, but at the same time, he reminds her of… something, someone. No time to dwell on it now, however. “Did you or did you not have something to do with the explosion in the mines?” 

[mxstermirrxr]

“Now now, I couldn’t have possibly had anything to do with the explosion that happened there. I’ve been right here this whole time.” Though he might not have had a direct hand in the explosion, that’s not to say he didn’t have a few fingers involved in it.

“Though had I’d known that that particular mine had a bit of a gas leak, I would have warned them from approaching with torches, but... too little too late, I suppose.”

[mxstermirrxr]

@mxuntainlion​ liked for a short starter

“Well well, look what the cat dragged in,” he called, observing the witcher from his perch on a thick tree branch. His smile is ever present.

“Didn’t think I’d see a witcher from the feline school. What with there being so little of you around and all.”

[mxuntainliona]

“Meow.” it’s said with quite a deadpanned huff. The Cat looks like he’s in a hurry and not exactly excited to chit-chat. 

Still, despite basically calling him a kitty cat, he’s not the one in the tree.

“What do you want? I’m not in the mood to get fucked over, thanks. Cat Witcher, yeah yeah. I know the whole thing. I’m not a killer either. Least not right now I’m not.”

[mxstermirrxr]

“Someone’s a bit testy today.” The merchant seemed unfazed by the gruff answer and rushed words of the Cat witcher, though he does draw his interest. Just enough to jump down from his spot and following after him and an easy pace.

“Seems like you’re in a hurry. Off to some important meeting, I’m guessing? Of off to go complete a contract, perhaps?”

[monstriiss]

O’DIMM​:

He could heard the hesitation and the care in her voice, though his expression doesn’t change from the calm look. He well and truly has ever seen anything like her before.

And curiosity has gotten the better of him.

“Now now, there’s no need to be so tense,” he spoke evenly, smiling. He seems at ease from his perch on a rock, calmly regarding the monster opposite him.

“I promise you I won’t bite.”

Blackened tongue pressed against the back of vicious teeth and eyeless gaze remained firmly fixed on the entity. Despite his calming words and demeanour, she remained unconvinced. This was a MEDDLER. A being that could bend reality on a mere whim. One that toyed with lives like a cat with a mouse. But could she say she was any different, while the weathered corpses of her victims hung from trees after being stalked and terrified. Perhaps they were not so different. 

“ It is not your bite that concerns me, ” Drathenia spoke, shifting her weight from one leg to another as long arms drew to cross beneath her bust. “ Your reputation precedes you, creature. Know that I want no trouble. ”

[mxstermirrxr]

“My reputation, you say?” Those words seemed to pique his interest, his smile broadening all the more.

“You’ve my curiosity now. I wonder what sort of things someone like you has heard of someone like me.” In truth, he knew of people who told stories of him and his deeds. Or the prices of the so called wishes he granted. Though it wasn’t often someone could point him out and speak of what he’s done.

No no. Far to little people had lived to tell the tale of what he was capable of. Most of the time he left little but stories. And and eerie tune that spoke fearfully of his title.

“I want trouble just as much as you do. Which is to say not at all. I’m merely engaging in conversation with someone I’ve never seen the likes of before.”

[soulrph]

argument sentence starters.

two lovely nonnies requested these and i hope they find them well!! some of these are general, others are a tiny bit more specific, they're very angry and aggressive and conflict-based so i hope they work out! bon appetit!

" you've got some nerve... "

" how dare you! "

" get the hell away from me! "

" what did you just say? "

" how could you say/do/think that?! "

" no. no way. not happening. "

" we're not having this conversation! "

" that's not a good enough explanation! "

" god, why does it always have to be a fight with you?! "

" get out! "

" get away from me! "

" god, i can't believe you... "

" what were you thinking?! "

" i hate you. "

" wait a minute, you're blaming me?! "

" well, of course i blame you! "

" none of this would've happened if you had just listened to me! "

" what are you talking about?! "

" god, you're [INSERT INSULTING ADJECTIVE HERE]. "

" i never want to see you again. "

" this is all your fault. "

" you're a monster! "

" what did you do?! "

" what's THAT supposed to mean? "

" you think you're so much better than me, don't you? "

" okay, that's it. what the hell's your problem? "

" you wanna know what your problem is? "

" i'm not talking to you when you're like this. "

" your plan's gonna get us all killed, and you know it. "

" god, you can never admit when you're wrong! "

" i want you to leave. now! "

" you have no idea what i've been through! "

" quit playing the victim card! we've all been through stuff! it doesn't give us a free pass to be an asshole! "

" you hypocrite! "

" you lied to me! "

" this is the part where you apologize. "

" this is the part where you leave. "

" you must think you're god's gift to the world. "

" oh, spare me your holier-than-thou bullshit! "

[mxstermirrxr]

" was it you? did you do all this? " (from Saskia)

Master Mirror Answers

@sunbentsky  ||  Always accepting

“You’ll have to be more specific, dear. I do a lot of things in a day, its hard to keep up with everything.”

[mxstermirrxr]

♿

Master Mirror Answers

♿ : Has your muse had any injuries in the past?

@born-of-loss || Always Accepting

//Twice actually. He's got a small small scar at the back of his head and a stab wound in his stomach.

The scar at the back of his head was when he ran across a nobleman who he'd sold a mirror to previously. He was demanding a new mirror after the other one broken and threatened him with violence if he didn't obey him. When O'Dimm didn't comply, the man ordered his men to capture him to be punished and one of them conked him in the back of the head with the butt of their sword.

//The stab wound is when a bandit ambushed him on the road demanding he hand over his coin pouch. Gaunter tried to the man that robbing him would be a terrible idea and that he would soon regret it. The man didn't take heed of that of course and decided to stab him and then steal his coin purse while he was down for a bit.

//Both times didn't end well for the other party.

[mxstermirrxr]

☃ -from fvk-destiny

Master Mirror Answers

☃  : What is your muse’s favorite season? What about their least favorite season, if they have one?

@fvk-destiny || Always Accepting

//Winter would probably be his favorite time of year. He likes to people watch a lot so he finds it rather interesting to see how people manage to survive through the winter. People become a bit more desperate during the colder months and that leaves him with plenty work and 'wishes' to fulfill. Summer would be a close second for a similar reason in that people get angrier when it gets hotter. And angry people tend to lose common sense faster.

He doesn't really have a least favorite season, but he does find spring a bit boring in that populations like towns and cities wake up slowly in the beginning.

[mxstermirrxr]

♞ : What is your muse’s favorite animal?

Master Mirror Answers

@sunbentsky  ||  Always Accepting

//That’s a good question. If he wanted to be facetious, he’d probably say his favorite animal is the human animal. He finds humans fascinating with how multi-faceted they are. How they go about the short lives and can either be some of the most generous beings or the most selfish and greedy.

If you wanted a different answer from him he’d probably say snakes.