PROMPTS FOR FEELING SAFE / EXPRESSING COMFORT * assorted dialogue, adjust as necessary, send "reverse" for the reversal of action prompts. suggested by judgementdaysunshine
DIALOGUE PROMPTS
i haven't felt like this in a very long time.
i wanted to thank you for protecting me back there.
you stepped in when you didn't need to.
for once in my life, i feel safe.
this place gives me a good feeling.
i feel safe in your arms.
it's been a while since i slept through the night without any nightmares.
i could get used to this.
i won't let anything happen to you.
you make me feel safe.
you didn't have to step in and help me, but you did, and i appreciate that.
no one's ever stood up for me like that before.
my whole life has been filled with conflict and pain. not anymore.
maybe i'll finally know peace with you.
we deserve an easy life.
you're my port in the storm.
i can't tell you the last time i actually felt safe.
you know me. i don't let my guard down for just anyone.
something changed to make me feel this way.
you're safe here with me.
they won't come after you, and if they do? they'll have to go through me.
it feels nice, being here with you.
you make me feel like i can accomplish anything.
i can be myself with you.
we're looking out for you.
you won't judge me for the things i say.
just stay here a while, if you don't mind.
so this is what safety feels like.
i can finally breathe again.
nothing can touch you while i'm here.
you can go back to sleep. it's safe.
no one will hurt you anymore.
my life is in your hands.
promise me you won't abandon me?
i'll be right here when you wake up.
you taught me how to protect myself.
ACTION PROMPTS
[ lean ] sender slowly leans into receiver's shoulder and rests there for a while
[ sleep ] sender manages to fall asleep in receiver's presence
[ snuggle ] sender snuggles closer to receiver as they sleep
[ reach ] sender reaches for receiver in their sleep
[ shelter ] sender uses their body to shield receiver from danger
[ seek ] sender seeks out receiver for a protective hug
[ choose ] sender has plenty of options on where to sit in a crowded space, but chooses to sit directly beside receiver
[ reassurance ] in a tense moment, sender takes one of receiver's hands to hold
[ stay here ] sender guides receiver to a safe place and tells them to wait there while they deal with a problem
[ interrupt ] sender stops a confrontation between receiver and someone else, stepping between them and coming to receiver's defense
[ home ] sender shows receiver their new home
[ nightmare ] sender comforts receiver after they wake up from a nightmare
