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Send me a ♫ for three songs based on our ship
𝐎𝐂 𝐄𝐌𝐎𝐉𝐈 𝐀𝐒𝐊𝐒!
feel free to tweak questions + all emojis r listed in text form bc i can't see some of them aAAaaAA! sorry if any of these questions are too similar i tried to avoid that but .. there's a lot lol! categorized by emoji type.
i wanted to make one because i could not find one on tumblr already that had a ton of questions. this was created by combining ones under the #oc ask game tag + my own contributions. hi charmymemes nation i'm back.
people
👁️ EYE - what colour are their eyes? do people notice their eyes? is there anything special about them (shows emotion easily, literally magical...)?
🤥 LYING - are they good liars? do they have tells to show they're lying?
👻 GHOST - do they believe in ghosts? what are their "ghostly experiences", if any?
💥 COLLISON - what emotions do they have trouble dealing with?
😭 CRYING - what makes them cry? do they cry easily?
👊 PUNCH - are they quick to violence?
💢 ANGER - what are some habits they have that will take some getting used to?
👪 FAMILY - what is their family like? what is your ocs relationship to them? does your oc have any siblings?
😨 FEARFUL - when scared, do they go into "flight" or "fight"?
💤 SLEEPING - do they fall asleep easily? what helps them sleep?
food & drinks
🥞 PANCAKE - what is their comfort breakfast?
🎂 BIRTHDAY CAKE - when is their birthday? do they like celebrating it?
🍩 DONUT - favourite sweet treat?
🍟 FRIES - do they order food often? or they prefer to cook their own food?
☕️ HOT BEVERAGE - do they prefer hot or cold drinks? what is their favourite drink?
🍓 STRAWBERRY - do they eat their fruit & veg? what is their favourite fruit or vegetable?
🍰 CAKE SLICE - favourite cake flavour? are they specific about types of cakes?
🍧 SHAVED ICE - do they still have any objects from their childhood? what significance does it have to them? what would their reaction be if they lost it?
plants & nature
💐 BOUQUET - create a bouqet for them! what do those flowers mean? are any of the flowers their particular favourite?
🌙 MOON - what is your oc's greatest wish? how far are they willing to go for it?
🌋 VOLCANO - how bad is their temper? is it a slow boil, or a instant explosion?
🌺 HIBISCUS - do they have any allergies?
🍁 MAPLE LEAF - what is their favourite season? why?
🍃 FALLING LEAF - do they enjoy being in nature? what is their favourite outdoor activity?
☀️ SUN - are they a morning person? what is the first thing they do in the morning?
🕷️ SPIDER - what is their biggest fear? do they have any irrational / mundane fears?
🌹 ROSE - do they like valentines day? have they been confessed to before? have they confessed to anyone before?
🙈 SEE-NO-EVIL - whats a side of your oc that they don't want to show other people?
🙊 SPEAK-NO-EVIL - what is something your oc will refuse to stay quiet about?
🙉 HEAR-NO-EVIL - what is the worse thing your oc could hear from someone?
🌱 SEEDLING - what is their most vivid memory from childhood?
🍀 CLOVER - do they believe in luck? are they lucky?
🌏 EARTH - will they give up the world for someone they love? is this decision easy for them?
🌌 MILKY WAY - what was the inspiration behind your oc? what was the first thing you decided about them?
activity
⚾ BASEBALL - can they play sports? what is their best position if they play a team sport? what's their strong suit (speed, power etc.)?
🏊 SWIMMING - can they swim? or are they afraid of water? how well do they swim? how do they feel about swimming in the ocean?
objects
📣 MEGAPHONE - how loud are they? what do they speak like? got a voice claim?
📖 OPEN BOOK - do they like reading? what's their favourite genre?
🪤 MOUSE TRAP - what will always lure them into certain danger? a loved one in danger? a promise of something they are always searching for?
📸 CAMERA - do they enjoy having their picture taken? what's their go-to pose? do they like taking photos? what do they take photos of?
🎭 MASKS - do they act differently around certain people? what's different between the way they act around friends, family, strangers, etc.?
✂️ SCISSORS - what is the "last straw" for them to cut someone out of their life? how easily do they let go of people?
💡 LIGHTBULB - is your oc a planner? do they write down every small detail or just wing it?
💎 DIAMOND - how rich are they? can they live the lifestyle they want to?
🎁 PRESENT - what types of presents would they be most happy to receive? are they good at gift giving?
🍼 BABY BOTTLE - what are their thoughts on children?
🔪 KNIFE - how do they react to injury / misfortune befalling their loved ones (significant other, family, friends)? do they put themselves at blame?
👑 CROWN - what does your oc want to be remembered as? why?
✏️ PENCIL - is there a particular quote / lyric that you associate with them?
🎵 MUSIC NOTE - what is their playlist like? their favourite artists? do you associate a particular song with them?
🎤 MICROPHONE - are they good at singing? what is their go-to karaoke song?
🎷 SAXOPHONE - do they play any instruments? are they any good at it?
📚 BOOKS - how were they at school? what is their best subject? what is their worst subject? do they have a favourite subject?
👖 JEANS - what is their go-to outfit?
🎨 PALETTE - can they draw? what do they like to draw?
🎡 FERRIS WHEEL - are they someone who wants to kiss at the top of the ferris wheel?
⏳ HOURGLASS - are they usually late or on-time?
🔫 PISTOL - do they trust people easily? how easily will they turn their back to someone? have they been backstabbed before? will they betray someone if given an ultimatum?
🎀 RIBBON - how would they fit into other worlds / aus? what aus would you like to try out? what fictional world would they fit / not fit into?
📎 PAPERCLIP - a random fact.
📦 PACKAGE - what are some "most likely to..." that can apply to them?
🖍️ CRAYON - what advice would you give to them?
⚙️ GEAR - what are your ocs thoughts on science & art? which do they give more importance to? how much value do they place on each?
🔧 WRENCH - are they good at fixing relationships? or do they tend to avoid doing so?
❇️ SPARKLE - what is their most prized possession? what do they value?
📏 RULER - is your oc well educated? where did they get their learning from?
transport
🚆 TRAIN - what is their answer to the trolley problem?
🚲 BICYCLE - can they ride a bike? what do they remember from learning to ride a bicycle?
weather
🌩️ LIGHTNING - are they scared of lightning?
💧 DROPLET - random angst headcanon
❄️ SNOWFLAKE - do people consider them cold? if so, what made them this way?
🌪️ TORNADO - what is the biggest change you've ever made to them? how have they changed from their original version?
🌈 RAINBOW - what advice would they give to their younger self?
🔥 FIRE - do they have any self destructive tendencies? what habits do they have that hinder them from becoming their best self?
☁️ CLOUD - a soft headcanon
🌟 GLOWING STAR - what do they think about when they look at the night sky? is there someone they want to star gaze with?
🌠 SHOOTING STAR - if they could make any wish with no repercussions, what wish would they make?
☄️ COMET - what do people assume about them? are they right?
hearts
💓 BEATING HEART - what gets their heart racing?
💘 HEART W/ ARROW - what traits do they look for in a relationship? do they believe in love at first sight?
💗 GROWING HEART - if they have a crush, is it noticable? what changes when they're in love?
❤️ RED HEART - their love language(s)?
💙 BLUE HEART - do they miss their s/o easily? how do they act when their s/o isn't around?
💚 GREEN HEART - what things make your oc feel comforted? hugs, kisses, food?
💖 SPARKLING HEART - are they a subtle or a showy lover?
💌 LOVE LETTER - do they like love letters? what kind of messages do they leave for their partner?
💔 BROKEN HEART - what could their partner do that would absolutely break their heart?
❥ 𝐁𝐎𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐎𝐍𝐒 [ 𝚆𝙾𝚁𝙳 𝙿𝚁𝙾𝙼𝙿𝚃𝚂 ] .
headcanon prompts with questions based on plants & what they represent in flower language . happy roleplaying !! ♡
abatina : is there anything in life your muse has changed their mind about over time ( due to becoming more educated on the topic , certain experiences , etc . ) , or that they would change their mind about under certain circumstances ?
acanthus : is your muse deceptive , or willing to lie or deceive to achieve certain means ? why or why not ?
aloe : how does your muse handle grief ?
amaryllis : what is something or someone that your muse takes pride in ? how do they express that pride ?
anemone : how does your muse view the world ; as a cruel & unforgiving place , a land full of wonders , or something in - between ? where does that world view come from ( what experiences , life lessons , etc . ) ?
angelica : where does your muse draw inspiration in life ? what motivates them ?
apple blossom : how does your muse go about expressing or not expressing their sexuality ?
bachelor’s button : does your muse actively seek romantic companionship , or cherish the liberties of being single ?
basil : does your muse have a love - hate relationship with anyone or anything ?
bay tree : does your muse seek glory & accolades , or do they favour a simpler , more personal life ?
begonia : how cautious is your muse ? are they prone to noticing red flags , or paranoid to the point of untrusting most everyone ? why or why not ?
belladonna : how does your muse respond to silence ? do they take comfort in soundlessness , or seek to fill the void with noise ?
bluebell : does your muse learn from their past , or are they prone to repeating the same mistakes ?
carnation : what is your muse’s relationship with their gender ? how do they express or not express this relationship ?
chamomile : what is your muse likely to take away from a painful experience ? are they one to be haunted by adversity , or to use what they’ve gone through to become stronger ?
chrysanthemum : how does your muse express romantic love ? how do they feel about love as a concept ?
daffodil : is your muse one to be loyal in relationships , or are they likely to quickly move from one bond to another ?
daisy : did your muse ever feel as though their innocence had been lost ? what moment in their life could be described as the end of their innocence ?
edelweiss : what was the bravest moment in your muse’s life ? are they known to be courageous from then on ?
fern : does your muse believe in magic or cosmic forces , or are they more likely to think their life is ultimately a matter of their own control ?
forget - me - not : has your muse ever forgotten something that is or was important to them ? are they afraid of forgetting things like that ?
gardenia : is your muse one to confess romantic feelings early on , or to conceal them for long periods of time ?
gladiolus : describe a moment from your muse’s life that they will never forget .
goldenrod : does your muse believe in luck or fortune ? why or why not ? where do they believe these things come from ?
heliotrope : does your muse believe in soulmates ?
hibiscus : how does your muse view the gentler , daintier things in life ? as things worth preserving & caring for , or things only bound to wither & disappear ?
holly : how strong is your muse’s sense of intuition ? are they aware of it ? do they ever fear that it is only paranoia ?
hollyhock : how strong is your muse’s sense of ambition ? what’s something they strive for in life ?
hyacinth : is your muse athletic ? does it come naturally to them , or have they had to work for their physique and/or skill ?
hydrangea : how much does your muse value communication in their relationships with others ? are they prone to being misunderstood ?
iris : if your muse could convey one last message to someone they have lost or left behind , what would it be ?
ivy : what are your muse’s views on marriage ? do they believe it is something strictly for love , or an institution rooted in business & social benefits ? do they desire or have they desired to be married ?
lavender : how easy is it to gain your muse’s trust ? once their trust is broken , how might one go about mending it ?
lilac : what was your muse’s childhood like ? how has their upbringing affected them as they’ve aged ?
lily : how does your muse view their mother ?
lotus : has your muse ever felt as though they’ve been reborn ? have they ever desired the feeling of a fresh start , or a better understanding of themself and/or the world around them ?
magnolia : describe your muse’s relationship with nature & the natural world .
marigold : is your muse prone to jealousy ? how might they handle envious feelings ?
mint : does your muse view themself as virtuous & moral ? what do these words mean to them ?
nasturtium : describe your muse’s relationship with their birthplace , or homeland .
oak : who would your muse consider the strongest person they know ?
pansy : does your muse often reflect on their own actions ? do they ever think a lot about the past , and what they could have done differently ?
parsley : describe a holiday your muse enjoys , and why they enjoy it .
peony : what would a ‘ happy life ’ look like in your muse’s eyes ?
poppy : what comforts your muse ?
rhododendron : is your muse receptive to warnings & advice given by others ?
rose : how much does your muse value other people ? do they wish to have many friends , lovers , and/or associates ? are they an easy person to love ?
sage : what is your muse’s legacy ? what do they want to be remembered for & what might they actually be remembered for ?
salvia : is your muse possessive over people or things that matter a lot to them ? how do they express that possessiveness , or lack thereof ?
snapdragon : is your muse merciful ? why or why not ?
southernwood : how seriously does your muse take themself ? do they prefer a solemn & intellectual atmosphere or do they delight in jokes & banter ?
sunflower : what brings your muse the most joy in life ?
tulip : how does your muse view people in general ?
violet : how does your muse respond to betrayal ?
willow : how does your muse handle sadness & depression ?
zinnia : how has the loss of fallen comrades and/or loved ones affected your muse ? has it taught them anything or given them any new perspectives ?
𝐅𝐑𝐔𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐎𝐍 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐓𝐒 ♡ 𝐒𝐘𝐌𝐁𝐎𝐋 𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐄
send the corresponding symbol(s) for headcanons surrounding the given topic(s)!
🍍 : how comfortable is my muse in their body? how do they feel about their height, weight, strength, and body type? how important is being attractive to them? 🍅 : how does my muse feel about plastic / cosmetic surgeries & procedures? is it something they have done or would do? do they mind if others do it? 🍏 : how stable is my muse’s physical health? do they go for regular or semi-regular checkups by a physician? do they have any diagnosed illnesses and / or take any medication? how often do they get sick? 🍎 : how stable is my muse’s mental health? have they been diagnosed with any mental illnesses and / or conditions? do they have any undiagnosed mental illnesses and / or conditions? do they or should they attend therapy? 🍑 : how meticulously does my muse look after their physical appearance? do they spend a lot of time on their hair, makeup, grooming, and clothing? is there a particular reason why they do or don’t? 🍒 : how much does my muse value companionship? do they constantly keep people around them, or do they prefer to be alone often? do they have or desire to have many friends? do they see every meeting as an opportunity to make a new friend? 🍇 : how would my muse describe their childhood? how much has it impacted the person they are now, or will become as an adult? around what age did they or will they start to mature, and why? do they wish to go back to their days as a child, or have they embraced adulthood? 🍐 : how intelligent is my muse overall? are they smarter than the average person, or less than? are they primarily self-taught, or did they acquire most of their knowledge in school? are they more street smart or book smart? 🍉 : which of the four seasons suits my muse best, and why? 🍌 : is my muse inclined to help others, or will they only do it when it benefits them, if at all? what makes them this way? has it ever gotten them into trouble, or inconvenienced them? 🍊 : does my muse desire romance? is it something they would actively seek out, or prefer to happen more ‘ naturally? ’ what is their love life like? do they have any exes or past flings, or crushes? 🍓 : how is my muse typically seen by others? does it ring true to who they really are? does their reputation matter to them? 🥝 : does my muse have any ‘ unusual ’ habits, interests, and / or talents? do they hide it, or are they proud of it? 🍋 : what kind of diet does my muse have? do they eat regularly, or the standard 2-3 meals a day? do they have to be reminded to eat, or are they likely to remind others? do they cook, or have others cook for them? do they eat healthily, or not so much? 🥭 : how important to my muse is their hometown, or where they’re from? are they proud of it, or considered a hometown hero? did they move away, or do they wish to?
𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧
(steel meets skin, laughter turns to breathless stillness)
Training Grounds & Bruised Pride
❛ You’re getting better… but not good enough to beat me. ❜
❛ That swing would’ve taken my head off if you weren’t distracted staring at me. ❜
❛ You call that a punch? Try again. Harder. ❜
❛ Careful—if you keep touching me like that, I’ll forget this is just training. ❜
❛ You’re supposed to disarm me, not pin me down. ❜
❛ If you wanted to get me on the ground, there are easier ways. ❜
❛ Oh, so now you’re blushing? Didn’t expect that from you. ❜
❛ Don’t hold back just because I’m close. Hit me. ❜
❛ You like this too much to call it practice. ❜
❛ You’re bleeding. …and you’re smiling about it? ❜
Clash & Proximity
❛ Stop moving—if you do, I’ll let you go. Maybe. ❜
❛ You’re enjoying this way more than you should. ❜
❛ I could feel your heartbeat when I had you pinned. ❜
❛ You’re supposed to block, not get distracted every time I breathe. ❜
❛ Funny how you only get serious when I get close. ❜
❛ Is this still a fight, or are we pretending it is? ❜
❛ If you wanted to touch me, you could’ve just asked. ❜
❛ That smirk’s going to get you in trouble. ❜
❛ You’re trembling. Adrenaline or something else? ❜
❛ You’ve got a death wish standing that close. Or maybe just a bad idea. ❜
Verbal Sparring & Tension
❛ What’s wrong—afraid I’ll beat you? Or that I won’t stop when I do? ❜
❛ Keep taunting me and I might forget to pull my punches. ❜
❛ You talk too much. Let’s see if I can change that. ❜
❛ Didn’t realize arrogance was one of your fighting styles. ❜
❛ Don’t act so calm—you’re shaking. I can feel it. ❜
❛ You like pushing me, don’t you? ❜
❛ Admit it—you only challenged me so you’d have an excuse to touch me. ❜
❛ I thought you were dangerous. Turns out you’re just distracting. ❜
❛ You keep saying this is training, but you keep looking at my mouth. ❜
❛ Try again. And stop pretending you don’t want to. ❜
Pinned & Breathless
❛ You should really get off me… unless you plan to stay there. ❜
❛ You gonna move, or are you enjoying the view? ❜
❛ You’re heavy. …Don’t you dare move. ❜
❛ Your hand’s still on me. Not that I mind. ❜
❛ Is this where you finally admit you like losing to me? ❜
❛ You can let go now. …anytime. ❜
❛ I said training, not straddling. ❜
❛ If anyone walks in right now, I’m blaming you. ❜
❛ Don’t look at me like that. You’ll make me forget we’re supposed to be fighting. ❜
❛ I thought this was about technique, not temptation. ❜
Aftermath & Smolder
❛ You’ve got blood on your lip. …Here, let me— ❜
❛ You hit harder than you should. I liked it. ❜
❛ I should hate how close that was. But I don’t. ❜
❛ You’re shaking. Here—catch your breath. ❜
❛ For someone who swears they don’t care, you sure looked worried when I fell. ❜
❛ You didn’t have to pull me that close. ❜
❛ I’ve fought a lot of people. None of them ever looked at me like that. ❜
❛ Are we still sparring, or… something else? ❜
❛ Tell me you didn’t feel that too. ❜
❛ Maybe next time, we skip the weapons. ❜
𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐂 𝐑𝐏 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐒 . . . ( pt 1. the art of touch ) Set the stage for longing glances, lingering touches, and the quiet tension of unspoken words. ✧ ˚₊ Themes: soft, slow burn & a touch of angst
✧ › SOFT & FLUFFY .
My muse tucks a loose strand of hair behind your muse’s ear, their fingers lingering for a second longer than necessary.
My muse falls asleep on your muse’s shoulder during a long ride.
My muse surprises your muse with breakfast in bed, complete with a handwritten note.
My muse pulls your muse under their umbrella during a sudden downpour.
My muse gently wipes away a tear from your muse’s cheek, their touch tender and careful.
My muse laces their fingers with your muse’s absentmindedly, only realizing it after a few seconds.
✧ › TENSION & SLOW BURN .
My muse fixes your muse’s tie/dress/jacket, their hands brushing against their skin for just a moment.
My muse leans in as if to whisper something, their lips dangerously close to your muse’s ear.
My muse catches your muse’s wrist before they can leave, their grip tightening just slightly.
My muse watches your muse from across the room, their gaze lingering even when caught.
My muse challenges your muse to a bet, knowing exactly what they’ll ask for if they win.
My muse absentmindedly plays with your muse’s fingers while they talk, not even realizing they’re doing it.
✧ › ANGST & EMOTIONAL .
My muse pulls your muse into a tight hug, as if afraid to let go.
My muse wipes away the blood from your muse’s face, their hands trembling.
My muse shows up at your muse’s doorstep in the rain, eyes filled with something unspoken.
My muse gently cups your muse’s face, whispering, “Why do you always have to make things so difficult?”
My muse kisses your muse like it’s the last time they’ll ever get the chance.
My muse lets your muse go, even though it’s the last thing they want to do.
✧ › TEASING .
My muse corners your muse against a wall, a smirk playing on their lips.
My muse whispers something in your muse’s ear that makes them blush.
My muse pulls your muse onto their lap with zero warning.
My muse playfully steals a bite of your muse’s food, then grins as they lock eyes.
My muse deliberately leans in closer just to see your muse’s reaction.
My muse drags their fingers slowly down your muse’s arm, pretending it was unintentional.
𝐅𝐋𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐑-𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐃 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐓𝐒 … ( 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬 ) set the scene with these modern & evocative prompts inspired by florals & their hidden meanings. themes: city living, devotion, sacrifice, healing & protection.
⁽ * ⁾ 𝐅𝐋𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐊 → sentence starters
“I will always find you, no matter how lost you feel.”
“Let me take your pain—if I could bear it for you, I would.”
“You don’t have to stand alone—I’ll always be here to catch you.”
“Your scars do not make you less worthy of love.”
“Rest now. I’ll be here when you wake.”
“I will stand between you and the storm.”
“Tell me your story—I want to know every part of you.”
“Run. I’ll hold them back.”
“Let me hold you until the nightmares fade.”
"If they want you, they’ll have to go through me first.”
“I will always be your light, even in the darkest moments.”
“Come back to me. I’ll wait as long as it takes.”
“I won’t let them take you—I’d give anything to keep you safe.”
⁽ * ⁾ 𝐅𝐋𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐒𝐄𝐄 → scene prompts
LAVENDER → A small, cozy apartment in the heart of a busy city.
CHERRY BLOSSOM → A rooftop bar with twinkling fairy lights.
RED ROSE → A luxury penthouse suite.
SUNFLOWER → A sunflower farm just outside of town.
RUE → A quiet, almost abandoned street in the heart of the city.
FORGET-ME-NOT → A run-down but charming vintage record store tucked between newer shops
BLACK VELVET PETUNIA → A chic, underground jazz club in a city’s artsy district.
MARIGOLD → A farmers’ market on a busy weekend morning.
MOONFLOWER → A secluded, trendy rooftop lounge overlooking a sprawling cityscape at night.
POPPY → An abandoned warehouse on the outskirts of town.
MANDRAKE → A small, independent cafe nestled on a quiet street.
LILY → A serene, minimalist art gallery with bright white walls.
CARNATION → A high-end florist shop with glass vases of colorful blooms.
PEONY → A luxury spa retreat by the beach.
ORCHID → A rooftop garden in a sleek modern building.
DAFFODIL → A trendy brunch spot by the lake.
TULIP → A chic urban loft filled with large windows and tulip arrangements.
CAMELLIA → A sleek art deco hotel lobby.
JASMINE → A night-lit garden terrace attached to a modern apartment.
SNAPDRAGON → A secret garden tucked behind an old café in the city.
LOTUS → A chic yoga studio with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a busy street.
AZALEA → A late-night food truck park.
andor sentence starters
❝ i don’t like seeing you nervous. ❞ ❝ the risk of doing nothing becomes the greatest risk of all. ❞ ❝ i’m gonna do us a favor and not mention this happened. ❞ ❝ you’re gonna get us both in trouble. ❞ ❝ i’m not moving. you want it, you take it and i walk away. ❞ ❝ if it’s not important, why not tell me? ❞ ❝ don’t tell anybody you saw me. don’t tell anybody you know where i am. ❞ ❝ you don’t look so good. ❞ ❝ you need to get as far away from here as you can. ❞ ❝ you’re like me. we were born in a hole. all we know is climbing over somebody else to get out. ❞ ❝ it’s all about you, isn’t it? it’s always all about you. ❞ ❝ ah, you’ve remembered how to mock me. ❞ ❝ that’s as close to an apology as you’re gonna get. ❞ ❝ maybe we should quit while we’re ahead. ❞ ❝ welcome. and just in time for dinner. ❞ ❝ there’s no way out alive. of that you must be sure. ❞ ❝ my anger, my ego, my unwillingness to yield, my eagerness to fight…they’ve set me on a path from which there is no escape. ❞ ❝ i’m struggling to understand why my faith doesn’t calm me. i believe in something. why am i so unsettled? ❞ ❝ you don’t have to worry about me anymore. ❞ ❝ i thought you left without me. ❞ ❝ you have a different path, and i’m not judging you. ❞ ❝ it’s better you don’t know. ❞ ❝ you’re avoiding the question. ❞ ❝ hey. you know something i don’t? ❞ ❝ i told you, i’m doing everything i can. ❞ ❝ you might as well wear a sign that says, “i promise to disappoint you.” ❞ ❝ you’re bleeding on my floor. ❞ ❝ you knew where this was going. you’ve always known. ❞ ❝ i need to hear you tell me you can follow the plan. ❞ ❝ pull yourself together, all right? ❞ ❝ this time…you can’t stay, and i can’t go. ❞ ❝ i burn my decency for someone else’s future. i burn my life to make a sunrise that i know i’ll never see. ❞ ❝ i said i know you. i know all about you. ❞ ❝ why don’t we do something fun tomorrow night? ❞ ❝ i knew i could count on you. ❞ ❝ i am going to ask you a question. i expect an honest answer. ❞ ❝ i yearned to be a savior against injustice without contemplating the cost and by the time i looked down, there was no longer any ground beneath my feet. ❞ ❝ that’s cold. even for you. ❞ ❝ you’ll stay with me. i need all the heroes i can get. ❞ ❝ i’m thinking clearly and you’re not. ❞ ❝ is that your defence? you’ve been ‘careful’? ❞ ❝ any civilized being knows an open invitation is no invitation at all. ❞ ❝ rule number one: never carry anything you don’t control. ❞ ❝ what’s the hurry? got some place to be? ❞ ❝ you come all this way to scold me? ❞ ❝ i’d never lie to you. ❞ ❝ you’re not here to save anybody but yourself. ❞ ❝ what, not happy to see me? ❞ ❝ i’ve never loved anyone the way i love you. ❞ ❝ i won’t have peace. i’ll be worried about you all the time. ❞ ❝ turning back will be impossible. ❞ ❝ there’s no room for doubt on the path to success. ❞ ❝ two guys jumped me. it went too far. ❞ ❝ you fall here, you fall alone. ❞ ❝ i’m just saying out loud what you already known. ❞ ❝ you love me because i show you what you need to see. ❞ ❝ it’s just me against everybody else. ❞ ❝ you don’t want to hear what happened? ❞ ❝ hey. i won’t forget this. ❞ ❝ you think it’s hopeless, do you? freedom? independence? justice? ❞ ❝ no one’s more at risk than i am. ❞ ❝ you wanted to leave? this is what it comes to. ❞ ❝ what are you staring at? ❞ ❝ we’ll die with nothing if we don’t put aside our petty differences. ❞ ❝ you’ll make an effort tonight if it kills you. ❞ ❝ i write when i can’t sleep. ❞ ❝ you haven’t been listening to me, have you? ❞ ❝ us? i don’t know you. ❞ ❝ i’m not gonna put my people at risk for someone else. ❞ ❝ your father’s looking for you. ❞ ❝ why would i go anywhere with you? ❞ ❝ i’m glad you’re here. no matter what the reason. ❞ ❝ that’s what a reckoning sounds like. you want it to stop, but it just keeps coming. ❞ ❝ come on. we need to get out of here. come on. ❞ ❝ being a leader isn’t just something you can turn on and off. ❞ ❝ it’s been a day of surprises for all of us. ❞ ❝ you lived because you ran. ❞ ❝ i imagine that no matter what you tell me or tell yourself, you’ll ultimately die fighting these bastards. ❞ ❝ you think i haven’t thought this through? i’d be the first one to fall. ❞ ❝ wouldn’t you rather give it all at once to something real than carve off useless pieces till there’s nothing left? ❞ ❝ you’re wasting energy. you know i’m right. ❞ ❝ i just want what’s mine. ❞ ❝ must everything be boring and sad? ❞ ❝ you have a problem, you come to me. ❞ ❝ i’m starting to think we’re in over our heads. ❞ ❝ everyone has their own rebellion. ❞ ❝ can one ever be too aggressive in preserving order? ❞ ❝ the day before is always hard. too much time to worry. ❞ ❝ don’t touch me. ❞ ❝ i wake up every day to an equation i wrote fifteen years ago from which there’s only one conclusion, I’m damned for what i do. ❞ ❝ i’m just trying to clear my name. ❞ ❝ working with other people is never easy. ❞ ❝ just being in your presence…i’ve realized that life is worth living. ❞ ❝ do you have any idea how much trouble you’re in right now? ❞ ❝ i knew you were lying. i knew it. ❞ ❝ losing hope? your mind? keep it to yourself. ❞ ❝ must everything be boring and sad? ❞ ❝ the axe forgets, but the tree remembers. ❞ ❝ perhaps my deranged belief that there was something better fated for me in the future was a dream worth clinging to. ❞ ❝ i’m not here for career advice. ❞ ❝ there’s a difference between fear and losing your nerve. ❞ ❝ you’re slouching. is that how you present yourself to the world? ❞ ❝ perhaps you should have a rest. ❞ ❝ i didn’t deserve what happened. ❞ ❝ you should go. i didn’t realize how late it was. ❞ ❝ i’d forgotten how sensitive you can be. ❞ ❝ you’re lucky to be alive right now. ❞ ❝ so, that’s it? that’s why you’re here? revenge? ❞ ❝ you can wear a ball gown if you’d like. ❞ ❝ this is the last place you should be. ❞ ❝ so much going wrong, so much to say, and all of it happening so quickly. ❞ ❝ it’s easier to hide behind forty atrocities than a single incident. ❞ ❝ what were you gonna do if i wasn’t here? ❞ ❝ i’ve been worried you might do something like this. ❞ ❝ don’t you dare talk to me like that. ❞ ❝ the very worst thing you can do right now is bore me. ❞ ❝ if you’re not willing to risk your conscience, then surrender and be done with it. ❞ ❝ we’ve come a long way from where we started. ❞ ❝ i show you the stone in my hand, you miss the knife at your throat. ❞ ❝ people blame you for what happened. ❞ ❝ i think about you constantly. ❞ ❝ i dreamt you came back. ❞ ❝ you pull in the net and the easy thing, the quick thing, is to assume that everything you’ve dragged to shore is a fish. ❞ ❝ i should…i should say thank you. ❞ ❝ i’ve given up all chance at inner peace. i’ve made my mind a sunless space. i share my dreams with ghosts. ❞ ❝ don’t die until you put up a fight. ❞ ❝ you came here to kill me, didn’t you? ❞ ❝ i’ve been shamed enough for one night. ❞ ❝ if you wanna say something, you should say it now. ❞ ❝ i would rather die trying to take them down than giving them what they want. ❞ ❝ is that meant to scare me? ❞ ❝ i’ve been turning away from the truth i wanted not to face. ❞ ❝ you’re bleeding. ❞
more prompts for your feels
“ what am i supposed to do when i can’t even trust my own mind? ” “ i have to believe death is the end. because all that waits for me in the afterlife is a debt of sin i don’t think could ever be paid off. ” “ what do you see when you look into my eyes? ” “ it doesn’t always have to be you, you know? your shoulders aren’t the only ones that can bear the weight of the world. ” “ i don’t think hearts break. shattered things can only be broken once. but torn things can be mended again and again until it’s all scars and stitching. ” “ i can’t remember what it’s like to be truly wanted. ” “ every time you look at me i feel invisible. ” “ loneliness is a slow and cruel poison. ” “ i’m afraid that if i let you see every side of me, you should shrink back in fear or disgust. ” “ for once in your life, what is it that you want. ” “ i’ve been wrapped in my sorrow for so long, i’m afraid i’ll feel too cold without it. ” “ i just want to see you smile again. ” “ can’t you stop running for one second? ” “ i’ll be here. when you’re ready to talk. ” “ being strong doesn’t mean never asking for help or admitting you’re in pain. ” “ don’t shut me out. please. ” “ don’t look at me like that. ” “ the world isn’t made up of heroes and monsters. just broken people balancing between the two. ” “ i just wanted to do something good for once. ” “ why can’t you tell me what’s wrong? ” “ just trust me. please. ” “ why can’t you let me in? what are you so afraid of? ” “ you’re so worried about losing me/them you’re missing everything in front of you. ” “ i’m not leaving you. ” “ you’re not alone. i’m here. ” “ you see everyone so clearly except yourself. ” “ don’t you understand? i love you. and nothing you’ve done, no matter how much of a monster you think you are, is gonna change that. ” “ i find broken things interesting. maybe that’s why i like you so much. ” “ i want to be whatever it is you think i am. ” “ you see the good in everything. that’s why i like it when you look at me. ” “ i’ll still be here when you wake. ” “ i promise i’ll never hurt you again. ” “ as long as i have you, the rest doesn’t matter. ” “ what did they do to you? ” “ i’m not sure i should leave you alone. ” “ i won’t hate you. i know you think that’s what you deserve but it’s not. ” “ i want to love the parts of you that you hate. ” “ i’m scared of what you’re becoming. ” “ i’m sorry, i’m not what you think i am. ” “ you’ll always have a home with me. ” “ what happened to you? ” “ i thought i’d never see you again. ” “ you’re such a fucking coward. ” “ i envy anyone who has the privilege of being loved by you. ” “ you scared me. ” “ please, don’t ever give up on me. ” “ i’m not giving up on you. not ever. ” “ i know you love me. but it’s not the way i want to be loved. ”
strangers beneath the same sky starters.
dialogue starters for first time meetings in historical or fantasy settings.
“forgive my intrusion. have we met before?”
“you walk as one accustomed to long roads.”
“it is rare to find another soul in this place.”
“you bear the air of someone with purpose. may i ask your name?”
“the wind carries your scent of distant lands.”
“you seem far from home, stranger.”
“your robes speak of refinement, yet your eyes tell another story.”
“may i share your fire for a while?”
“it seems fate has led our paths to cross.”
“you handle that weapon with care. a practitioner, perhaps?”
“have you come seeking fortune, or fleeing something?”
“i did not expect company in such a lonely place.”
“you carry a heavy heart. the road must have been unkind.”
“are you a wanderer, or one with a destination in mind?”
“you move with discipline. do you belong to a sect?”
“the way you observe the horizon... what do you see there?”
“i could not help but notice your talisman. a charm for protection?”
“you seem unafraid, even here. that is uncommon.”
“your presence disturbs the silence yet i do not mind it.”
“do you often travel alone, or am i witnessing a rare moment?”
“you look as though you’ve seen ghosts.”
“the stars are kind tonight. perhaps that is why we meet.”
“a name has power. would you share yours?”
“i sense a story behind those eyes.”
“the tea is still warm, if you would sit and rest.”
“do you always meet strangers so fearlessly?”
“you wear no crest or banner, are you unaffiliated?”
“your aura feels… unfamiliar. what manner of cultivation is that?”
“there’s something about you the heavens seem to favor.”
“the world is wide, and yet we cross paths here. curious, isn’t it?”
“your silence speaks louder than words.”
“you carry an old wound. is it battle, or memory?”
“do you seek shelter, or solitude?”
“you’ve seen much, and yet your gaze holds wonder.”
“your voice carries conviction. you must believe in something deeply.”
“even the moon seems to follow you.”
“if i did not know better, i’d say destiny enjoys such meetings.”
“you seem out of place, or perhaps the place is out of time.”
“tell me, stranger. what is it you’re searching for?”
“the night is long. shall we pass it in conversation?”
“your weapon hums faintly. is it bound to your spirit?”
“you don’t avert your gaze. most would.”
“that pendant... it resembles one i once saw in the capital.”
“has the road been kind to you, or cruel?”
“you seem weary, but your steps haven’t faltered.”
“do you believe in omens?”
“you have the bearing of someone who’s seen battle.”
“tell me truthfully, do you trust me?”
“your presence feels... familiar, like a dream i’ve forgotten.”
“you stand as though waiting for someone.”
“if i asked what you’ve lost, would you answer?”
“your hands are steady. a healer’s, perhaps?”
“the forest seems quieter since you arrived.”
“you remind me of someone... though i cannot say who.”
“do you always travel under the moon’s light?”
“you seem untouched by fear. is that wisdom, or recklessness?”
“if we had met under gentler skies, would you still look at me this way?”
“the scent of rain follows you. were you caught in a storm?”
“i wonder, what kind of person leaves footprints like yours?”
“if fate is kind, perhaps our paths will cross again.”
𝐑𝐎𝐘𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐓 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐔𝐄 𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐐𝐔𝐎𝐓𝐄𝐒. all these sentences come from a search on goodread's keywords for royal court, intrigue, arranged marriages and politics. please change names, locations and pronouns as you see fit.some of these might be suggestive.
“Ten years of shadows, but no longer. Light up the darkness, Majesty.”
“You don't know a woman until you've met her in court.”
“A queen keeps a court that is spoken about. A goddess keeps a court that is never forgotten.”
"And you, lady? Are you a woman of conscience or of ambition?"
"That's a question rarely asked here at court."
“Some people will hate you for not loving them.”
“Court games aren't fair. They don't judge men by their worth, and they aren't about what's just. Guilty men can hold power their whole lives and be wept for when they pass. Innocent men can be spent like coins because it's convenient.”
“I hated him but I ached for him. I hated him in the way that you could only hate someone you had loved.”
“I think there’s a part of me that calls to you. And a part of you that calls back.”
“Now the Court's heart is yours and yours alone. Let's break it.”
“People can't be changed by writ or transformed by court decree.”
“There is no playacting in this court. If you stay your hand, they will cut it off.”
“He was a man with a vision- and an extraordinary vision it was..”
“I'll never miss a chance to remind you of what a brat you were. A gloriously beautiful and very spoiled brat. I was utterly charmed by your complete self-absorption. It was rather like courting a cat.”
“Power does not pardon, power punishes.”
“Listen! The court jester's cap and bells. The King is coming!”
“They all come innocent in court.”
“Is that how you get propositioned at the court? 'Mylady, would you be so kind as to allow me to put my manhood in your vagina'?”
"When you play the game of thrones, you win or you die. There is no middle ground."
"A lion does not concern himself with the opinion of sheep."
"The crown must always outweigh the heart."
"Heavy is the head that wears the crown."
"Even the smallest person can change the course of the future."
"A wise king never seeks out war, but he must always be ready for it."
"The council exists to serve the realm, not the other way around."
"True power lies not in who wields the sword, but in who commands it to be drawn."
"A king is not his crown, nor his throne, but the strength of his people."
"A court full of whispers is more dangerous than a battlefield of swords."
"Loyalty in politics is a fleeting mirage, shimmering brightest when least sincere."
"A ruler's greatest enemy is not the assassin’s blade, but the silence of their allies."
"Do not mistake a bowed head for submission; it often conceals sharpened fangs."
"To rule is to lie as artfully as one builds castles."
"A crown’s weight is not measured in gold, but in the decisions that haunt the wearer."
"The wolf who thrives in the court learns to hunt without claws."
"Victory in politics is not in silencing enemies, but in convincing them to cheer your name."
"A kingdom divided by ambition is a kingdom that bleeds."
"Every courtier is an actor; every throne room, a stage. Trust no applause."
"The dragon chooses the ruler, not the other way around."
"Only a fool thinks the crown is the prize; the crown is merely the burden."
"The gods grant kings their thrones, but it is their people who keep them seated."
"Beware the court jester; behind his laughter hides the sharpest dagger."
"The council meets not for the king’s wisdom, but to manipulate his ignorance."
"A queen with no enemies is either very cunning or already a pawn."
"The throne does not demand blood; it demands souls."
"A mage’s loyalty is never to the crown, only to the power it promises."
"The crown’s shadow stretches far, but it is often the brightest light that blinds the ruler."
"Kings die, queens fade, but the spider’s web of politics endures."
"A court without ambition is a garden without weeds—an illusion of peace."
"The strongest alliances are forged not in loyalty, but in shared hatred."
"A ruler’s greatest ally is their enemy, for it is they who sharpen the blade of ambition."
"Never trust the man who smiles too much; his tongue is as sharp as his knife."
"A kingdom ruled by fear is a kingdom waiting for rebellion."
"The moment a ruler ceases to listen is the moment they begin to fall."
"In the court, truth is a rare currency, spent only when lies will not suffice."
"The scepter may command armies, but it is the ink of treaties that conquers kingdoms."
"A wise ruler keeps their enemies closer not out of trust, but out of necessity."
"The court is a sea of masks; those who wear none are either the wisest or the most foolish."
Arranged Marriages and Political Unions
"Marriages are not made in hearts but in treaties."
"A wedding is but a battlefield draped in silk and flowers."
"To wed for love is folly; to wed for power is survival."
"The altar is the throne’s crueler cousin, binding hearts to duty, not desire."
"They said 'I do' with chains in their eyes and kingdoms on their lips."
"A marriage forged in politics is stronger than any love match, for ambition is eternal."
"She was a queen in name, but a pawn in her husband’s game."
"A crown weighs heavier when shared with someone you cannot love."
"A union of kingdoms is worth a thousand broken hearts."
"The dowry may buy the match, but it cannot buy loyalty."
Tournaments and Honor
"In the lists, honor gleams as brightly as gold, but only blood wins the crowd."
"A knight who rides for glory often finds himself galloping toward ruin."
"The tilt is not for love or honor, but for whispers in the court that outlive the day."
"His lance shattered in her name, but his heart broke for another."
"Tournaments are not won in the lists but in the favors of those who watch."
"Every lance broken in the tourney echoes as a promise in the court."
"The champion wears the laurel, but the king claims the victory."
"He fought for her token, but she gave her heart to another."
"Beneath the clash of swords lies the unspoken battle of alliances."
"The arena smells of sweat and steel, but the court reeks of treachery and roses."
Arranged Marriages and Political Unions
"Marriages are not made in hearts but in treaties."
"A wedding is but a battlefield draped in silk and flowers."
"To wed for love is folly; to wed for power is survival."
"The altar is the throne’s crueler cousin, binding hearts to duty, not desire."
"They said 'I do' with chains in their eyes and kingdoms on their lips."
"A marriage forged in politics is stronger than any love match, for ambition is eternal."
"She was a queen in name, but a pawn in her husband’s game."
"A crown weighs heavier when shared with someone you cannot love."
"A union of kingdoms is worth a thousand broken hearts."
"The dowry may buy the match, but it cannot buy loyalty."
Tournaments and Honor
"In the lists, honor gleams as brightly as gold, but only blood wins the crowd."
"A knight who rides for glory often finds himself galloping toward ruin."
"The tilt is not for love or honor, but for whispers in the court that outlive the day."
"His lance shattered in her name, but his heart broke for another."
"Tournaments are not won in the lists but in the favors of those who watch."
"Every lance broken in the tourney echoes as a promise in the court."
"The champion wears the laurel, but the king claims the victory."
"He fought for her token, but she gave her heart to another."
"Beneath the clash of swords lies the unspoken battle of alliances."
"The arena smells of sweat and steel, but the court reeks of treachery and roses."
Forbidden Matches and Love
"Their love was a spark that could burn kingdoms."
"He kissed her in shadows, where neither crowns nor duty could find them."
"Love born in defiance is the most fragile and the most dangerous."
"They spoke vows in secret, knowing their houses spoke oaths of blood."
"Their love was an act of war, their union a rebellion in itself."
"No gate is high enough, no lock strong enough, to keep out a desperate heart."
"She gave him her heart, though her father demanded her hand for another."
"They met under stars they could never share."
"In the court of lies, their love was the only truth."
"He was her greatest sin, and she his only redemption."
Enemies and Betrayals
"She married her enemy, and yet the battlefield never left her mind."
"He took her hand in marriage but held a dagger in the other."
"A kiss from an enemy is sweeter when it hides a blade."
"The wedding feast was a truce; the bridal chamber, a battlefield."
"Two houses united, two hearts divided."
"His bride wore a smile, but her vows spoke treachery."
"They danced at the feast, each step a calculated move in their game of thrones."
"To wed an enemy is to hold a viper to your breast."
"The crown decreed their union; the gods wept in protest."
"She called him ‘husband,’ but he called her ‘traitor.’"
Duty vs. Desire
"A prince must follow duty; a man must follow his heart. Rarely do the two paths meet."
"She wore the crown, but her heart wore chains."
"The court demanded heirs; the heart demanded freedom."
"A ruler has no time for love, only alliances."
"She longed for the knight, but the crown chose the king."
"His heart burned for her, but his hand burned for power."
"To love her was treason; to lose her was death."
"The heart’s rebellion is the crown’s greatest enemy."
"He gave his life for his kingdom, and his heart to the wrong woman."
"Love is the luxury of those who do not rule."
Mystery and Magic in Romance
"Her kiss was a spell that no mage could undo."
"The stars themselves envied their forbidden love."
"The prophecy foretold their love would unite the realm, or destroy it."
"He wore the amulet she gave him, a reminder of what he had lost."
"Their love was cursed by gods and envied by mortals."
"The magic of their love defied the will of kings."
"She dreamed of him every night, though her magic forbade her to touch him."
"Their hearts spoke a language even dragons could not silence."
"In her eyes, he saw the storm that would reshape the realm."
"He was a knight, she a sorceress; their love was as doomed as it was eternal."
"STOP PUTTING YOURSELF INTO DANGER!" PROMPTS * assorted dialogue for expressing your fear that the person you care about might get themselves hurt if they keep acting like this, adjust as necessary
i thought i told you to stay back.
i love you too much to let you get hurt like this.
this affects me, too, you know.
every time you leave, i sit up all night waiting, praying you'll come back alive.
you keep pulling stunts like this and something bad will happen.
do you have a death wish or something?
this isn't fair to me.
i deserve better than this.
i didn't get any sleep last night because i was so worried about you.
you promised me you'd stop going out at night.
i don't like hearing this.
you've been risking your life, and for what? so you can feel like a goddamn hero?
i said i would handle it.
what the fuck are you doing here?
you told me you'd stay put.
so much for laying low.
you remember how bad it was last time.
seems like you haven't learned anything.
i believe you promised me you'd lay low.
i can't keep doing this.
don't give me that look.
we'll discuss this later.
this stops now.
i'm tired of picking up the pieces once you've left.
you keep throwing yourself into danger.
you don't give a shit about yourself, do you?
i'm sitting here, worried out of my mind, while you're out doing god knows what.
that was really stupid of you, and you know it.
i thought you knew better than this.
what's your excuse this time?
you do realize what this does to me, right? seeing you get hurt like this? you know it hurts me, too?
you really don't give a shit how this affects me, huh.
that was the dumbest possible thing you could have done.
i need you to stop throwing yourself into harm's way.
that was completely unnecessary.
they had it handled.
you didn't need to step in like that.
why do you think you're invincible?
the last time you pulled a stunt like this, it nearly got you killed.
i can't just sit here and watch you get hurt.
what are you trying to prove?
you just like fucking with my heart, don't you.
this shit hurts me, too, you know.
you're not the only one affected by this shit.
you've got a lot of people counting on you to come home every night.
what happens if you don't come back?
you think we can just carry on without you?
you think i can handle things if you end up dead?
i'm not sticking around to watch you get hurt.
you're not even slick.
you think you're invincible, don't you.
quit pretending you've got everything under control.
let someone else do it for a change.
you can't keep putting yourself through shit like this and expect me to just sit back and watch.
i'm done with this.
next time you do this, i'm not coming back.
promise me this is the end.
look me in the eyes and tell me you'll stop doing this.
let the authorities deal with it.
you're making a big mistake.
is it worth dying for?
i've dealt with enough pain over the years.
&. 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐥 / 𝐟𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬.
( various dialogue prompts for all your medieval / fantasy / d&d inspired threads and aus! feel free to change how you seem fit. )
❛ i hope this raven finds you well… ❜
❛ you carry a sword, yet you are not a knight. ❜
❛ the gods must be angry. i sense a storm brewing. ❜
❛ there’s no place i’d rather be than by your side. ❜
❛ nobility is defined by what you do, not who you are. ❜
❛ i know how to keep my life and my crown. and i will. ❜
❛ well, i’m not a knight. not yet. ❜
❛ at least we’ll die with honor. ❜
❛ i’ve never seen a dragon before, what are they like? ❜
❛ this knife is laced with venom, any sudden movements and you’re dead. ❜
❛ of all the idiots in the realm, i’m trapped with you. ❜
❛ shed no tears for me. i will be back before you know it. ❜
❛ i’m sorry, but i’m to be married to someone else. ❜
❛ here’s a copper for your thoughts. and a silver not to tell them. ❜
❛ you humans are most amusing. ❜
❛ may i have this dance? ❜
❛ you were made to be ruled. ❜
❛ i will protect you. it is my duty, knight or not. ❜
❛ my kingdom is in danger. i’ve come to ask for your aid. ❜
❛ i’ve got a date with destiny, and it won’t end in a kiss. unfortunately. ❜
❛ keep your sword up and your back straight. ❜
❛ you’re asking me to commit treason. ❜
❛ you will make a fine ruler one day. ❜
❛ no curse of mine shall befall you from my dying breath. ❜
❛ you should see me in a crown. ❜
❛ bury me shallow, i will be back. ❜
❛ bard! play something a little more upbeat. ❜
❛ i warn you, i’ve been trained to kill since birth. ❜
❛ my magic is useless against them. i’ve never felt so powerless. ❜
❛ how can it be my destiny to protect someone who hates me? ❜
❛ i am at your mercy, your grace. ❜
❛ do not be afraid, little one. i will not hurt you. ❜
❛ any man who must say ‘i am the king’ is no true king. ❜
❛ knights must prevail with steel and sinew alone. ❜
❛ impudent of you to assume i will meet a mortal end. ❜
❛ spare me the ‘i’ve come to slay you’ speech and let’s get on with it. ❜
❛ it is my duty to protect the last of the dragons. ❜
❛ do i look like the kind of person who dies? ❜
❛ we are king and queen, chained together like prisoners in a dungeon. ❜
❛ for every great ruler, there is an equally great assassin poised to kill. ❜
❛ my bloodline was wiped out before my eyes. i’m the last heir. ❜
❛ you look better in your wanted posters. ❜
❛ you don’t need a king. a knight can make another knight. ❜
❛ violence for violence is the rule for beasts. ❜
❛ fear cuts deeper than swords. ❜
❛ pick a god and pray to it. ❜
❛ i’d rather die than marry you. ❜
❛ my duty is to my people. ❜
❛ glad to see you haven’t become food for the vultures. ❜
❛ i will paint the throne red with your blood. ❜
❛ what’s a life threatening quest without a bit of music? ❜
❛ some of us may not survive, but the ones that do will get the ultimate reward… paid. ❜
― FFXIV : DARK KNIGHT QUESTS.
a collection of starter prompts taken from the dark knight job quests in ffxiv - there may be spoilers for these quests. change pronouns and gender as needed.
after witnessing a spectacle like that, everyday life seems rather dull in comparison…
even after he took several wounds, he showed no sign of pain - though there was no mistaking the blood.
open your eyes. look. do you see now? do you see?
there's a darkness within us all - nothing dangerous, mind.
now, bear in mind that while the darkness gives you strength, that strength comes at cost.
that is but one sacrifice, though - and justice demands many.
we're not here for her; we're here for you.
fear, pain, rage - that which lies in the deepest depths of our soul makes for a potent fuel.
the first step over the threshold is always the hardest.
but drink not too deep, lest the flames consume you…
those of you who yet live, remember this horror!
punctual as ever, i see.
do not, however, presume the risks to be any less than before.
i want you to kill something for me.
come on, let's get this over with. i know you're not having second thoughts.
i pity the man who dies without scars.
i’ve sins aplenty, aye, but regrets? not so much.
don't pretend you haven't done this before.
strength is pain. strength is suffering. strength is sacrifice.
close your eyes and hold out your hand towards me
listen to my voice. listen to your heartbeat.
breathe deep through your nose - let the air fill your lungs, then let it pass from your lips. slower, slower…
yet no good deed goes unpunished, does it?
to mete out justice, one must be strong - a simple truth which you already knew, of course.
it begins, as always, with blood.
offer yourself to them. they will come.
remember this feeling. treasure it.
it's time to play the hero!
i mean, look at yourself. most of that's not even your blood!
leave it. you've nothing to be ashamed of.
they know nothing of true sacrifice, and are weak for their ignorance.
in sacrifice there is strength. in sacrifice there is liberation.
at the very least, you must realize that you cannot continue to carry all these burdens…
those who have never known true sacrifice quake at the sight of it.
you know i'm trying to help you, don't you? all of this is for your benefit.
you listen, but you don't understand -
you're the stubborn type. i know that.
..never much cared for the ocean, myself.
i kill your enemies. i fetch your things. i do what you people can't or won't do yourselves.
you're helpless. weak. all you do is want and need.
you must see now what it's doing to us… what they're doing to us…
i wish i could tell you. i wish i could make you see.
felt good, didn't it? seeing that sniveling wretch tremble.
…you stand at the precipice, but do not fear the fall.
ask, and we shall quit this place forever.
only when you have renounced everything are you free to do anything.
this could be the greatest moment of our life…
say my name. say it. my real name.
what you wanted was a mentor.
deny me all you want - you cannot deny what we have done.
a house divided cannot stand, you know.
this childish rebellion ends now.
have i not been good to you? have i not given you everything i promised?
you can't really kill me, you know.
they have borne witness to the darkness within us…
wipe the slate clean. forgive and forget!
darkness dwells within us all, but few are forced to confront it as you are.
well? are you going to kill him, or shall i?
this is the part where you beg for your life.
…i pray you do not make a habit of following men plotting to kill you into secluded areas.
mercy, some would call it. idiocy, i name it.
if i have to drown in the abyss to see it done, i will!
..don't be foolish. you've naught to apologize for.
i couldn't tell when it was raining - whether it was day or night…
…it's not a sin if someone made you do it.
..i should've had them cut out your tongue.
am i supposed to be grateful when you come back covered in blood? when i put you back together so you can do it again!?
you drag me to halfway across the world so you can discover a new way to kill yourself, and you tell me it's for my sake!?
she's just a burden to you. so why do you care what happens to her?
…mayhap it was all but a convenient excuse to indulge in vengeance.
i bore that monster into this world!
for everything that you are - that you have done - you are still her mother.
i will follow you to the ends of the world, if i must.
for a long time, i prayed for forgiveness. i prayed you would take me in your arms and hold me as you did before…
is not this world filled with sadness and despair?
i… i will never be a hero.
it is not death itself we fear, but the unfinished story.
it is enough to break a heart... and a man.
i'm only trying to put the fear of the gods into the little shite, but by all means, go ahead and undermine my authority!
yet the brighter the light, the deeper the shadow.
for all your victories, for all your accomplishments, you cannot turn your mind from the failures.
that which was taken has been reclaimed, but we are not yet whole.
no one can accuse you of not giving the man a chance.
do be sure to wipe the blood from your boots before meeting [ name ].
a lie, however sweet, is nevertheless a lie.
fight, if it be your will, and if the gods show you favor, then so be it.
i knew you would understand. how could you not?
life here is not easy, but it is fulfilling all the same.
a swift death is more than that bastard deserves.
pain is all that is left to her, don't you see?
they say the war's over now, but it never ends for people like you, does it?
she is still a good person. and so are you.
can there be truth in a lie.. .and perhaps salvation as well...?
a lesser man would be tempted to forget, but we know better.
it's not as though i threatened to kill every last one of them and burn their village to cinders. not recently, at least.
here you can immerse yourself in the beauty and the calm, and forget the horrors. almost.
how far we have come, you and i.
this pain, this sadness… it is mine to bear.
we have always been apart, have we not?
if the little bastards didn't want their heads caved in, they shouldn't've tried to sneak up on me.
these are your memories, remember?
the point is, deep down, you wanted this.
i saved lives and punished the wicked, and for a time, that was enough.
we have wept rivers for our dead and cursed the gods for their cruelty.
memories can be powerful and painful… in more ways than one.
the little bastard's a handful and a half.
even now, after everything we have done, we can still go home…
it was not mine to take, but i took it.
…what good are prayers to the dead. they have not ears to listen.
how are we to withstand this relentless onslaught which threatens to consume us?
is there no truth but this, that all men must die?
they made their choices, and such are the consequences.
when i have finished, naught will remain of me.
look how he burns with fervor, with desperation, with faith.
he is not the first, nor will he be the last to betray you.
the dead are forever beyond our reach, and we have no choice but to accept the inevitability that everyone we know and love will join them in time… or do we?
for all our faults, for all our failures, we have made a difference.
time and death, our true enemies, need hold no power over us.
i can make a place for you in my world. you need only ask.
you knew from the first that there was only one way this could end.
if you would not forsake me, then of course you would not forsake him.
he is a fool, but he is our little fool.
he's going to get us killed one of these days...but what can i say? i love him. i forgive him.
you are still a good person.
say your name. your real name!
…shall i ask you the same? who holds the reins?
we are complicit, you and i.
can you even remember why you came here?
can you even remember how many you killed? how many lives shattered, how many stories ended?
justice is an excuse. nobility is a lie. murder is murder!
though we are most definitely not without fault, it is this cruel, indifferent world which has made murderers of us all.
this world is brutal, uncaring, without logic or justice…
no justice but that which we make for ourselves!
i'll be damned if i give it up so you can force your illusions upon us to assuage your guilt!
i am not your enemy. not then or now. i will not fight you.
it's never too late to turn back. you are still a good person.
you can still be…a good person…
ours is the greatest lie of all.
so many broken by this world, and then by you.
everything we fight so desperately to protect slips through our fingers…
what remains… is us. only us, and the memory of our sin.
i wasn't about to stand idly by while that imbecile tries to do… whatever it was he was trying to do.
i offer you peace! restitution! a chance to make amends!
when it comes, i shall welcome it with open arms…
again and again and again you kill. do you feel nothing!?
you know my heart! it bleeds like any other!
these scars and sins are ours to bear - not to deny!
no, no, no... that is not how this story goes...
i ask, i beg, i pray, but it never comes…
such is the fate of all who are born - to suffer and to die.
do not seek forgiveness, for it will not ease the burden. it weighs as it should.
no one likes having to say good-bye. but it's… it's a part of life.
i forgive you. i forgive you. i forgive you…
thank you. that is… that is all i ever wanted…
so… this is it. one last parting.
in your darkest hour, in the blackest night… think of me… and i will be with you.
for where else could i go? who else could i love but you?
a man can never truly understand what's in another's heart… and probably not their own, for that matter…
i like you. i respect you. and i'll always be here for you, if you need me.
part of me can't help but think this was all a fever dream.
it's nice to dream of a world without pain and suffering. but the world is what it is, and dreams will only carry you so far.
not a day goes by without your name being spoken, you know.
the pleasure of your company alone would be more than enough.
your destiny was never to remain here, was it? though a part of me wishes that you would…
you will always have a place here, [ name ]. for you are family.
the world waits for none - not even you.
you've an insatiable hunger for it, don't you?
even when you bite off more than you can chew, you refuse to let go.
from the moment i laid eyes on you, i suspected you were a particular blend of impulsive and stubborn.
victories like that are always bought with blood.
being grim and dark will only get you so far, don't you remember?
now, if you'll excuse me, i have an angry girl to mollify.
yet you never were one to let a mystery remain unsolved, were you?
they will tell you who they see, but you and you alone know who you are.
if you find comfort in my words, they are yours for the taking, but that is your choice.
but if you're reading this, then you know how the story goes, don't you?
what will your legacy be tomorrow, and the day after, and in the days after that…?
it never had to be this way. this world is exactly as we choose to make it.
i told you before you know how the story goes, didn't i?
it's been a long, strange journey, filled with all kinds of ups and downs.
i want to believe - i need to believe that this was not for nothing.
i don't know when we'll do this again - if we'll ever do this again.
the little trick you've learned doesn't count, you know.
even if this is our end, it won't change what we had.
i love you more than you'll ever know.
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