CANDLES // BURNT.

independent, headcanon-heavy/canon-divergent portrayal of kat from the game project kat, written by meri.

[occkalt]

“LET ME GO HOME ALREADY…”

OCCKALT: an independent rp blog for kat from the game project kat: paper lily prologue. written by meri, contains horror content and potentially triggering themes. a sideblog for other characters from paper lily can also be found @lilycursed!

[santa-ana-winds]

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[zachrp]

ᝰ🚬 𝚉𝙰𝙲𝙷𝚁𝙿 .ᐟ RANDOM TEXT MESSAGE PROMPTS. CHANGE ANY PRONOUNS IF NECESSARY. SOME MATURE THEMES MAY BE PRESENT.

[TXT] : answer the question.

[TXT] : you left your jacket here.

[TXT] : ignore that last message.

[TXT] : must be my fault somehow.

[TXT] : this was a bad idea but i'm doing it anyway.

[TXT] : guess i misunderstood the vibe.

[TXT] : i'm only texting you because i'm drunk.

[TXT] : i can't stop thinking about your hands.

[TXT] : you're not gonna believe this..

[TXT] : i'm blushing shut up.

[TXT] : okay wait no don't answer that.

[TXT] : i didn't say anything because i didn't want to argue.

[TXT] : be honest with me.

[TXT] : are you free tonight?

[TXT] : i'll explain later, just call me now!

[TXT] : i like it when you looked at me like that.

[TXT] : i should stop texting before this escalates.

[TXT] : i keep rereading that message.

[TXT] : are you trying to distract me on purpose.

[TXT] : i hate that you were right.

[TXT] : you'd be so proud of me right now and also disappointed.

[TXT] : cheers to bad decisions.

[TXT] : i had a dream about you.

[TXT] : i thought you were coming?

[TXT] : wow that's crazy.

[TXT] : it's whatever honestly.

[TXT] : your stuff is still here.

[TXT] : open the door.

[TXT] : what are you doing right now?

[TXT] : don't screenshot this.

[TXT] : don't make me ask twice.

[TXT] : i'm grabbing coffee, want one?

[TXT] : what are we?

[TXT] : no really it's fine.

[TXT] : you don't have to lie.

[TXT] : i don't feel great.

[TXT] : don't rush i've only been waiting.

[TXT] : i forgot the grocery list.

[TXT] : don't do this over text.

[TXT] : did i do something wrong?

[TXT] : i don't trust myself around you.

[TXT] : running late sorry.

[TXT] : you make it hard to be good.

[TXT] : i told myself i wouldn't text you tonight.

[TXT] : are you mad at me.

[TXT] : please answer me.

[TXT] : i told you not to do that.

[TXT] : can i come over?

[TXT] : i'm outside.

[TXT] : you're being unfair.

[TXT] : that's not an excuse.

[TXT] : can you stay on the phone with me?

[TXT] : are you busy?

[TXT] : please tell me you're okay.

[TXT] : i think i fucked up.

[TXT] : i need to vent.

[TXT] : do you want food?

[TXT] : this is messing with my head.

[TXT] : i should not be imagining this right now.

[TXT] : are you mad at me?

[TXT] : please say something.

[TXT] : can you lie for me?

[TXT] : i found your keys!

[TXT] : i just thought you'd let me know.

[TXT] : i know you're awake.

[TXT] : stay the night.

[TXT] : you look good and you know it.

[TXT] : this reminded me of you!

[TXT] : this conversation is not helping my self control.

[TXT] : i love how you only respond when it's convenient.

[TXT] : i love you and i hate that i love you.

[TXT] : you left me on read.

[TXT] : i cleared my schedule.

[TXT] : i can't keep doing this.

[TXT] : are you alone?

[TXT] : stuck in traffic.

[TXT] : you could've just said no.

[TXT] : i don't want to be alone.

[TXT] : who are you with?

[TXT] : something has to change.

[TXT] : if you were here right now i'd be in serious trouble.

[TXT] : i'm done.

[TXT] : don't tease me.

[TXT] : i'm getting worried.

[TXT] : oh okay i guess we're not talking anymore.

[TXT] : where are you??

[TXT] : i'm thinking about you.

[TXT] : i hate nights like this without you.

[TXT] : can you come get me?

[TXT] : look up.

[TXT] : i trust you.

[TXT] : i need help.

[TXT] : this is flirting right?

[TXT] : i changed my mind about earlier.

[TXT] : it's fine do whatever you want.

[TXT] : it's not what it looked like, okay?

[TXT] : my brain won't shut up about last night.

[TXT] : please come get me before i make worse choices.

[TXT] : that was not funny.

[TXT] : i'm proud of you.

[TXT] : i don't know why i'm telling you this.

[TXT] : i'm sorry, i should've said something sooner

[TXT] : please don't be mad..

[TXT] : are you coming over or just teasing me?

[TXT] : i won't bother you again.

[TXT] : i almost sent this three times.

[TXT] : did you get home safe?

[TXT] : you don't owe me anything clearly.

[TXT] : i miss you.

[TXT] : guess who i just ran into..

[TXT] : i can't sleep.

[TXT] : i need clarity.

[TXT] : tell me to behave.

[TXT] : okay fine you win.

[TXT] : hello?

[TXT] : you did good.

[TXT] : do you miss me?

[TXT] : i'm bored, entertain me.

[TXT] : are you safe??

[TXT] : you're unbelievable.

[TXT] : i shouldn't have said what i said earlier.

[TXT] : i hope you're asleep because this is embarrassing.

[TXT] : don't ever say that again.

[TXT] : are you flirting with me?

[TXT] : you owe me gas money.

[TXT] : stop avoiding me.

[TXT] : call me when you see this!

[TXT] : you still mad?

[TXT] : can we talk in person?

[TXT] : can i crash at your place?

[TXT] : you're going to get me in trouble.

[TXT] : i'm spiraling.

[TXT] : you're doing this on purpose.

[TXT] : okay i'm done texting now.

[TXT] : you look cute.

[TXT] : glad you had fun.

[TXT] : i'm exhausted.

[TXT] : i'm trying to be respectful but you're not helping.

[TXT] : why would you think that was okay??

[TXT] : i want to move on.

[TXT] : thanks for the heads up i guess.

[TXT] : you left your panties here for a reason didn't you.

[TXT] : you know exactly what you're doing.

[TXT] : please don't tell anyone.

[TXT] : remember when we said we wouldn't do this again.

[TXT] : i can't find my shoes.

[TXT] : do you always do this or just to me?

[TXT] : tell me you don't miss me so i can shut up.

[TXT] : you crossed a line.

[TXT] : you up?

[TXT] : you didn't have to do that.

[TXT] : don't get smug.

[TXT] : i'm on my way!

[TXT] : i should not be saying this.

[TXT] : remind me to tell you later.

[TXT] : come over.

[mcflymemes]

REVOLVER BY THE BEATLES PROMPTS *  assorted lyrics from the album, adjust as necessary

let me tell you how it will be.

be thankful i don't take it all.

don't ask me what i want it for.

my advice for those who die? declare the pennies on your eyes.

you're working for no one but me.

look at all the lonely people.

who is it for?

where do they all come from?

where do they all belong?

look at him working.

what does he care?

nobody came.

no one was saved.

i'm still yawning.

please don't wake me.

leave me where i am.

i'm only sleeping.

everybody seems to think i'm lazy.

i don't mind.

i think they're crazy.

please don't spoil my day.

each day just goes so fast.

love me while you can.

a lifetime is so short.

what you've got means such a lot to me.

we make love all day long.

i'll make love to you if you want me to.

to lead a better life, i need my love to be here.

nobody can deny that there's something there.

someone is speaking.

i want her everywhere.

to love her is to need her everywhere.

i will be there.

in the town where i was born lived a man who sailed to sea.

our friends are all aboard.

full steam ahead!

cut the cable! drop the cable!

every one of us has all we need.

i know what it's like to be dead.

i know what it is to be sad.

she's making me feel like i've never been born.

who put all those things in your head?

you don't understand what i said.

no no, you're wrong!

i know that i'm ready to leave.

i've got something i can laugh about.

i feel good in a special way.

i'm in love, and it's a sunny day.

i'm so proud to know that she is mine.

tell me that you've got everything you want.

you don't get me.

you can't see me.

look in my direction.

she no longer needs you.

you want her, you need her.

you think she needs you.

he'll be there any time at all.

he does everything he can.

take a drink from his special cup.

you're feeling fine.

my head is filled with things to say.

when i get near you, the games begin to drag me down.

i want to tell you i feel hung up, but i don't know why.

i don't mind.

i could wait forever. i've got time.

sometimes i wish i knew you well.

i didn't know what i would find there.

did i tell you i need you every single day of my life?

you were meant to be near me.

i want you to hear me.

when i'm with you, i want to stay there.

turn off your mind.

surrender to the void.

[occkalt]

smol kat starter call and i will reblog some ask memes in a bit too, hopefully.......... it's been ages since i last posted one but i'd love to write with you all more if you'd like! <33

[forest-woman]

[occkalt]

WE GOT AN UPDATE ON PAPER LILY'S DEVELOPMENT TODAY i'm gonna be riding this high all morning!! fjkgnfkdghnk

okay but genuinely, i'm just happy to see the team is still alive and doing alright (and that progress is being made, however slowly). they mentioned it might be years before we get the game, but i'm honestly fine with that, since i'd prefer them not to rush, AND their statement that we might get the remaining chapters close together/at around the same time is actually kind of preferable to having really long waits between each chapter!

the thought of getting to play everything all at once or nearly all at once is honestly really exciting to me lmao.............. i'd probably prefer that to getting chapter 2 earlier but then having to wait a long time again. either way, i hope the devs are doing well and looking after themselves first and foremost, and i'm super excited to eventually see paper lily released in full!

[occkalt]

i do love kat tbh. but also i am so mean to her. in my defense, she can be kind of a jerk herself, intended or not - but also her arrogance and confidence makes it so much fun to write situations where she gets in over her head and pays for it. which is basically what happens in canon/her game anyway JKHNDFJNSKF but!

idk........ flawed characters are my favorite and kat is one who actually pays for hers big time. she fucked around and found out. though she thinks of herself as fearless and does start out pretty brave, when we get to see her slowly break down and become obviously terrified throughout project kat, it's really heartbreaking but like. in the best way possible?? YET SHE'S STILL LIKEABLE, and sympathetic enough that it's horrible to see what happens to her/obvious it's something she really doesn't deserve.

that + her motivations make her really easy to connect to for me. idk, it's all just personal preference and her hitting all my buttons of "meri's favorite type of character" honestly but still......................... love her!! <3333

[occkalt]

SHOULD I MAKE A NEW PROMO..........

[occkalt]

THINKING ABOUT HIM TODAY..............

[ervaurem]

Although Momo wanted to pry and ask why her friend wasn't with her to celebrate, it was obviously not her place to do so. This Annie friend of hers might have been busy, or wasn't from this area. Momo wasn't one to judge. In fact, she was relieved that her new companion did have someone she called a friend. It woulda been convenient and easier if I met her the same time, though... was a thought that she kept to herself (and it was for the best).

She felt proud that the celebrant was as excited about this as Momo was. Good food always tasted better with company- it was something that she lived by through experience time and time again. This moment was no exception. She hadn't tried this particular candy apples until now, so even Momo was going to experience something for the first time- with a new friend, at that!

The two got what they wanted in no time, as theirs had been prepared in advance. The stalls must have been anticipating an influx of customers at this time of day. For Momo, it was quite the spectacle to see the other apples dipped in that saccharine goodness.

"Hm?" Momo blinked. She wasn't surprised that a question like that was posed at her. Rather, she was taken aback that she wanted to get to know her. "Hah. I see what you did there." Except one of her friends was an actual alien. Thankfully, Vamola blended in with the rest of them by now. "Let's see... There's someone whose life revolves around aliens and cryptids. Don't even claim that they aren't real with him. Been there, done that. I got a friend with a face that's the only good thing going for him. There's this girl I fought a lot with, but maybe we're getting along now-" When she thought she babbled on too much, she stopped. This was day wasn't supposed to be about her. "It's better if you meet them. They'd be down for just about anyone, to be honest."

She then wore a grin. "I've told you some of mine, now you gotta tell me all about yours. Equivalent exchange?"

[occkalt]

"Seriously?"

A friend who seriously believes in aliens and cryptids? Kat's sure she'd have a field day debunking all of their theories, although she's well aware just how hypocritical that'd be for her to do. She's a believer - well, sort of - in the occult, after all. When you spend half of your time seeking out the paranormal and searching for rituals on the darkest corners of the web... maybe you lose your right to judge what someone thinks of as real a bit.

But just a little. Since ninety-nine percent of unexplained phenomena are still busts - most people who believe in them are really just seeing what they want to see.

"Sounds like a real interesting crew to me." Kat remarks, not quite an compliment or an insult. Those are some pretty harsh evaluations Momo's giving those friends of hers, but somehow, they don't necessarily feel mean. Kat's actually glad - she prefers an attitude like that more than something sickeningly sweet.

"But hey, I'm sure they're great. As for me... well, I'd say I'm actually pretty famous." she adds, but then, after seemingly boasting- "But, uh, maybe infamous would be the word most people use."

Which she can admit to quite easily. Being well-known is one thing, but Kat's not exactly the most well-liked girl in school. It's not a huge deal - she's not particularly hated or anything, and while Kat doesn't necessarily dislike other people, she honestly doesn't find most of them worth her time. Still, it's all a little awkward to talk about to someone who doesn't know her.

"But hey, if you forget that little detail - what's the difference, right?" With a quick joke, then Kat adds the actually important part. "Really, though, Annie's my actual best friend. We've known each other for a long time, and we've got some... well, common interests. She's pretty great. Don't tell her I said that, though."

[occkalt]

starter call!! for kat of course <3

[occkalt]

Honestly, Kat knew that speaking up was probably a bad idea. Really, she did. This guy with the mask - there's nothing about him that isn't sketchy, and though Kat has quite the reputation for being reckless, she's not suicidally stupid, she swears!

But maybe a part of her felt like she'd already been caught, believing there's no way she was going to go unnoticed regardless. If he hadn't seen her already, then he almost certainly would as soon as she tried to leave... of course, she could have just waited instead, which in hindsight, she's regretting not doing - but there's nothing to be done for it now.

And.... a part of her is intrigued by what he had to say. That curiosity of hers is always leading her into trouble, and she knows that one day, just like the cat, she might bite off more than she can chew... but she just can't help herself regardless. What's life for if you're too scared to chase the things that are important, right? That, and the things that are fun.

"They have, but - I've never been the type to listen." Determined to stand her ground, Kat responds boldly, trying to give off the impression of a girl who isn't intimidated at all. In truth, she is, a little - but that doesn't mean she's going to cower, either!

"Maybe you should try being more careful where you talk." she says, before feeling even more stupid. ...She just can't help herself, can she? So in an attempt at keeping the situation from escalating if possible, she quickly adds-

"Not that I've got a problem or anything. It'd be pretty impressive if you could pull that off, actually."

@niightwcves ( continued from here! )

[occkalt]

I LIVE........... REPLIES SOON I HOPE >:)

[occkalt]

thinking of ideas for a mha kat verse again... unfortunately i did have ideas for her quirk but at some point i lost my notes, and my only post about it on this blog just very helpfully notes that "i have some ideas about it", so. whoops??

still, brainstorming time! i'd still like to incorporate the paranormal elements of project kat/paper lily into this verse if possible, though i'm not sure how well that works with mha's setting... possibly kat's father was a scientist researching quirks and their potential origins, before vanishing due to some occult occurrence similar to what (was implied to have) happened in canon??

so kat's still very much searching for him using occult rituals and the like. but she's also very interested in quirks in general and how they may (or may not) be connected to it... i'd like to have her studying at ua, but not to be a hero, since that'd give her a good reason to interact with other mha characters at ua themselves - she'd be in the general course i imagine!

as for her quirk... hmm. actually, i like the idea of her being able to set the things she touches alight with an unusual kind of fire - it doesn't burn thing, but as long as the target is engulfed in it, she can extract information about either their quirk (+maybe a few other things??) or properties (for non-living objects). except lately, her quirk has been behaving strangely... though i'm not sure quite how yet.

THIS IS REALLY VAGUE BECAUSE I HAVE NO ACTUAL IDEAS YET but essentially something related to gaining information, and ideally something that almost mixes the aesthetics of science and the occult! it'd start out as more science based/that's the side she's more in-tune with initially, though. i'll make another post once i have some actual concrete concepts here, though :P

[occkalt]

I SAW A THEORY MENTIONED WHERE SAI IS KAT'S BROTHER RECENTLY and at first i wasn't sure how it'd work considering project kat is set in like... 19xx and paper lily seems to be set in the modern day, plus kat never being implied to have any siblings in it...

but actually if her father is in the demon world, he theoretically could've had another child after arriving there, right?? especially if it's a place that lets him live essentially without aging/frozen in time. so now i kind of love the idea of kat being sai's big sister.......... i'm not expecting it to be canon and i wouldn't be disappointed if it's not, but it's still a really fun theory!