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𝐏𝐘𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐓𝐘 ; a low activity & private original character set in the world of genshin impact, deidre kaiser. written and adored by fable ( they / he / she ). please read my rules before following!!
dossier / board / playlist / meme tag / also found at: asfabled & moonfraught !
the iliad / the odyssey ... sentence starters
"And empty words are evil..."
"Why so much grief for me?"
"We will never be here, again."
"We men are wretched things."
"His descent was like nightfall."
"I say no wealth is worth my life!"
"I'd punish you, if I had the power."
"Is he not sacred, even to the gods?"
"Even a fool may be wise after the event."
"There will be killing 'til the score is paid."
"My every impulse bends to what is right."
"You will never be lovelier than you are now."
"And fate? No one alive has ever escaped it."
"The blade, itself, incites to deeds of violence."
"You must endure and not be broken-hearted."
"Death and the strong force of fate are waiting."
"You, why are you so afraid of war and slaughter?"
"I am a soldier; I have seen worse sights than this."
"I promise you I will do everything just as you ask."
"If any man obeys the gods, they listen to him also."
"He lacks the sense to see a day behind, a day ahead."
"You wine sack, with a dog's eyes, with a deer's heart."
"Like the generations of leaves, the lives of mortal men."
"Come, friend, you too must die. Why moan about it so?"
"The sort of words a man says is the sort he hears in return."
"Let us give in to grief, however briefly, in each other's arms."
"Still, we will let all this be a thing of the past, though it hurts us."
"Take courage, my heart: you have been through worse than this."
"No man or woman born, coward or brave, can shun their destiny."
"There is a time for many words, and there is also a time for sleep."
"The roaring seas and many a dark range of mountains lie between us."
"Why have you come to me here, dear heart, with all these instructions?"
"The lover’s whisper, irresistible… magic to make the sanest man go mad."
"Men are so quick to blame the gods: they say that we devise their misery…"
"What are the children of men, but as leaves that drop at the wind's breath?"
"You’d run no risk of death; you lack the heart to last it out in combat, coward!"
"Any moment might be our last. Everything is more beautiful because we’re doomed."
"Of all creatures that breathe and move on earth, none is more to be pitied than a man."
"The proud heart feels not terror, nor turns to run... and it is his own courage that kills him."
"Now I am making an end of my anger. It does not become me, unrelentingly to rage on."
"Hateful to me as the gates of Hades is that man who hides one thing in his heart and speaks another."
"Let me not then die ingloriously and without a struggle, but let me first do some great thing that shall be told among men hereafter."
favorite thing about Dee has gotta be how, if she's been hurt somehow and someone apologizes to her for it, she will forgive them 100% of the time and then 20% of the time will continue seething about it afterwards, no she will not talk to them about this, she will keep it locked inside so she can quietly give herself something to feel guilty for
love getting normal texts from my gf
not to be thirsty on main but i would love a little kiss on the forehead
bites her on the cheek
Something is wrong. If not for the fact that Deidre can practically feel Iako's gaze burrowing through her skull, then for the additional fact that Iako is quiet at all. For once, she almost comes off as contemplative. That alone is enough to draw some concern—she wasn't aware Iako knew how to think.
Although, judging by the way Iako appears to let impulse take her over and compels her to sink her her teeth into Deidre's cheek, maybe the assumption that she doesn't use her head isn't too far off.
Yelping indignantly, Deidre swats at the other's head and sinks her nails into Iako's jaw to pry her off. She takes one step back, then another to drive more distance between them, and while one hand curls into a fist at her side, the other lifts to cradle her cheek against her palm. Between the layers of skin, the familiar feeling of blood begins to pool, and Deidre grits her teeth at the feeling. It won't take much to heal a small inconvenience like this, but damn Iako for giving her another reason to use her Vision.
...And damn her a second time for the flush that dares to spread itself across Deidre's cheeks once she spares a thought too many about what's just happened. Or how much worse it could have been. ( Why are her teeth that sharp...? )
"What is wrong with you? Must you act like a barbarian every second of the day?! Oh, my gosh, Barbatos give me patience..." If they grant her strength, she may misuse it.
you just love bringing that back up to annoy me.
"No... I keep bringing it up because I was right." Which, in itself, is just as annoying. 'Tis the point of it all, though, no? How else is she ever going to get the upper hand in conversation when Iako apparently prefers to settle any and all conflicts with aggression? All it took was one instance of an issue being resolved with Deidre's insistance on proper communication, and one is plenty! It means she gets to say "I told you so!" each time Iako ends up sporting a new scar or an even worse attitude than the one she has by default when she doesn't take Deidre's advice.
"I really do believe it would do us both some good if you would just listen to me more often." Red eyes drop then to the fresh bruise on Iako's cheek as if it's proof of her words. She could heal that. She's not going to. Instead, she's going to grin and reach out to poke at it with one finger. "Otherwise, things like this happen, and it ruins your face."
you're so right officer i should put dee in more situations. for sure
( * RESIDENT EVIL REQUIEM.
a selection of dialogue prompts from the game resident evil requiem. feel free to change pronouns / details as needed.
‘we found another body.’
‘perhaps it’s time for you to face the past? confront that fear head-on.’
‘i won’t force you to go, but do you think you can do this for me?’
‘there might be answers inside.’
‘why am i even here?’
‘you have been on that thing all day.’
‘we need to keep our voices down.’
‘tell me what’s going on.’
‘now is not the time. stay close.’
‘i’m calling the police!’
‘i’m so sorry. this is all my fault.’
‘i’m the one that brought you here.’
‘we have so much to do.’
‘you’ve got to be shitting me.’
‘don’t do anything stupid.’
‘someone help me!’
‘well, fuck. let’s make this quick.’
‘back to square one.’
‘we’re running out of time.’
‘you gotta stay calm.’
‘where the hell am i?’
‘don’t come any closer!’
‘what the hell was that thing?’
‘i’ll be fine. i hope.’
‘you can’t see, can you?’
‘why are you in there?’
‘who made a mess? why the mess?!’
‘what if i can’t get out?’
‘this might be useful.’
‘so loud… my head… keep it down!’
‘don’t fuck with me.’
‘it’s your fucking fault!’
‘give me a fucking break!’
‘you laughed at me!’
‘well, at least it’s easier to walk around now.’
‘come in. i won’t harm you.’
‘why did you kidnap me?’
‘it took forever to find you.’
‘you’re not like other people, you know. you’re quite… unique.’
‘there’s no escaping your destiny!’
‘did anyone hurt you?’
‘please, i really need your help.’
‘you handle this. i’ll handle… that.’
‘i thought that thing was dead!’
‘you’re an investigator, right? well, investigate.’
‘when was the last time you brushed your teeth?’
‘you are an ignorant fool.’
‘you’re a dead man walking!’
‘sorry, i was a little tied up.’
‘hope i’m not next.’
‘you felt that one, huh?’
‘sorry, but i’m not on the menu.’
‘you’re killing me.’
‘well, hey. at least we’re in it together, right?’
‘oh god, i really don’t wanna go in there.’
‘ugh, it got in my mouth…’
‘hold on tight!’
‘why’s it so loud?’
‘let’s play.’
‘here, i kept this safe for you.’
‘do you maybe… wanna leave with me?’
‘it’s not safe here.’
‘we need to keep moving, okay?’
‘it’s okay, we’re not infected.’
‘you don’t need to worry about me.’
‘are you lying to me?’
‘have you seen the same shit i’ve seen?!’
‘look, we’re out of options here.’
‘how much longer do you think any of us can survive?’
‘we can help each other.’
‘it’s a deal.’
‘found you.’
‘hello, gorgeous.’
‘i can’t stop the bleeding.’
‘hey, hey, look at me. we’re gonna be okay.’
‘i’m sorry. i know it hurts.’
‘i need to keep you safe.’
‘are you listening? i said stop!’
‘you feel lost, but you’re not. you’re exactly where you need to be.’
‘i’ve been waiting for you.’
‘i’ll just go it alone.’
‘we’re in this together. till the end.’
‘i’ve always been good at working in the shadows.’
‘just don’t do anything too risky, yeah?’
‘gonna have to find another way around.’
‘you’re a real pest, you know that?’
‘haven’t you had enough?’
‘looks like someone else was here first.’
‘guess the only way in is through then.’
‘looks like they left in a hurry.’
‘something’s missing.’
‘i’ll have to shoot it down.’
‘so the rumours were true.’
‘don’t be ridiculous.’
‘i thought i had a short fuse.’
‘don’t mind if i do.’
‘some things never change.’
‘watch your back.’
‘this is my lucky day.’
‘do you still think about what happened there?’
‘sorry. this isn’t the time, we need to focus.’
‘this day just keeps getting better and better.’
‘i don’t give up that easy.’
‘i’ve had enough of you!’
‘i know the feeling.’
‘should’ve worn a helmet.’
‘so many attempts. so many failures. such a waste.’
‘it’s past our bedtime.’
‘please just be a bad dream.’
‘what’s done is done. you need to focus on the future.’
‘i had a feeling you’d make an appearance.’
‘sorry, but i don’t have time to spare.’
‘i’m gonna do some digging.’
‘i guess this is my stop.’
‘this is one very deep hole.’
‘just so you know, i’ve killed every plant i ever had.’
‘i’m getting the feeling i’m not wanted around here.’
‘we finally meet.’
‘didn’t realise i had such a big fan. how about an autograph?’
‘worried about me? how sweet.’
‘sneaky bastard.’
‘coming from you, that’s quite the compliment.’
‘time to finally get some answers.’
‘don’t embarrass yourself. you can’t beat me.’
‘you still need me, right?’
‘me? feel like a million bucks.’
‘where does this take us?’
‘your guess is as good as mine.’
‘how long was i out?’
‘i couldn’t make a difference.’
‘i’m coming with you.’
‘i don’t want any more regrets.’
‘whatever it takes, count me in.’
‘if anything happens to me… you promise… you’ll end this.’
‘you think you can give me a boost?’
‘this is it. i did it.’
‘where have i seen this…?’
‘life takes unexpected turns, don’t you think?’
‘looking back, do you feel that the choices you’ve made have contributed to… your present circumstances?’
‘what you sow, you reap. isn’t that the natural order?’
‘what would you like the world to know?’
‘i’m not a young man. i don’t have the energy i once did.’
‘your body can’t take much more.’
‘i’m gonna settle this.’
‘haven’t changed much, have you?’
‘let’s get this over with.’
‘what kind of legacy do you want to leave behind?’
‘humans cannot predict when death will come for them. this is why they have hope.’
‘i was wrong… and i am plagued by guilt.’
‘happiness cannot be achieved at the expense of others.’
‘i think that’s enough for today.’
‘aren’t you beautiful?’
‘is there anything else you’d like to tell me?’
‘i’ve said my piece. i only hope it serves as a requiem for those who have passed.’
‘this is finally my chance to do something.’
‘please wake up. come on, wake up.’
‘i was just resting my eyes.’
‘let me help you.’
‘i don’t know the password.’
‘i can buy you some time.’
‘fulfill your destiny, and all will be forgiven.’
‘at least… i could save you.’
‘please know that you are my hope.’
‘there’s nothing special about me.’
‘do you know how much time and money i wasted on this?’
‘don’t you see the genius?’
‘your ignorance is staggering.’
‘it seems your skills have… diminished.’
‘sacrifices must be made! in the grand scheme of things, a few lives are nothing.’
‘give it up. it’s over.’
‘there’s no way out, is there?’
‘i’m not gonna leave your side.’
‘i guess this is it then.’
‘i feel better than i have in ages.’
‘thank god. i’m glad you’re okay.’
‘you’ll be back in action in no time.’
*has a bag of sour gummy worms* hey you want one *you go to grab a blue-red one* *I immediately stop you* no not that one
I will not be great
I am too weak for life and too weak for death
“ it’s okay, it’s just blood. ” - varkaa
"Blood from an injury, yes!" Truthfully, concern from Deidre is something he really doesn't need. But if it was possible to simply stop caring, she would've flipped that switch a long, long time ago.
Besides, mild as the wound is, it wouldn't have happened at all if she had just moved quicker or paid more attention. Anyone will say that a simple gash in the arm isn't going to put someone like Varka out of commission, and they're right. But it's not about the wound. The principle matters. Her last big mistake hadn't put her father out of commission either, but they rarely speak now anyway. She can't afford to screw this up a second time, to have another knight avoiding her because of her incompetence. No, no, she has to fix this.
"Please, let me treat it." She should probably ask before just reaching out for his arm. She doesn't. "I'll be quick, I promise–"
Michael A Davenport, 3,090 Degrees Fahrenheit (Oil on canvas, 2025)
30in x 48in
From the artist’s Inprnt:
“3,090 degrees Fahrenheit is the temperature at which sand becomes glass, in a process known as the Pilkington Process. This is not the temperature of burning; this is the temperature of becoming something.”
blood sentences. *potentially triggering content.
“ are you bleeding ?” “ you’re getting blood everywhere.” “ i can’t get the blood out.” “ you’re gonna bleed to death.” “ that’s not blood.” “ i’m bleeding. ” “ why the hell are you bleeding? ” “ i’ll get something to clean up the blood. ” “ why do you always end up bleeding ? ” “ he bled out just like that ? ” “ i can’t stop the bleeding.” ” i’m not drinking blood, that’s disgusting.” “ its a blood sacrifice. ” “ you’re covered in blood. ” “ it’s okay, it’s just blood. ” “ they’re gonna bleed to death if you don’t help. ” “ have you ever tasted human blood ? ” “ they say that the blood of another tastes like nothing else, even for a human. ” “ you get used to the blood lust. ” “ we need to clean up the blood. ” “ i’ll need your blood. ” “ there’s something in his blood, something wrong. ” “ why do you need eight gallons of blood ? ” “ tell me that isn’t blood.” “ who’s blood is that ? ” “ he bled out because of you, this is your fault. ” “ blood can only be payed with blood. ” “ there was so much blood. ” “ it’s okay, i just get nosebleeds sometimes. ” “ i think i broke a blood vessel or something. ” “ your blood tastes like no one else’s. ”
yk when u are holding a lighter and u are just like. ohohohoho. ohohoooohohooohhohooho. ooooohh. oooohooooohooooh.
❥ 𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐍 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐀𝐂𝐓 ( ₂₀₂₀ ) ﹔please do not add to the post. you may adjust any pronouns as needed.
❝ legend has it the wind was unusually strong on that day, too. ❞
❝ huh, it seems i’m immune to coffee now. ❞
❝ if we’ve got nothing else to do, why don’t i tell you a story ? ❞
❝ have you ever kept goldfish as pets ? they’re very cute. ❞
❝ the wind’s so strong ! it’s blowing my voice back at me. ❞
❝ respect must be given to the will of every creature. ❞
❝ mm ? night already ? time seems to slip away when i’m with you. ❞
❝ best flavor in the world ? the sweet, sweet taste of victory. ❞
❝ pff, real men don’t carry umbrellas… oh boy, wow, it’s really starting to pick up. uh quick, c’mon get yours out ! c’mon, quick, quick, quick ! ❞
❝ well, guess what you’re not the boss of me ! ❞
❝ shh ! you hear that ? oh no… it’s a ghost, RUN ! psyche. ah, i got you good there ! … i got you, didn’t i ? ❞
❝ we should look for a place to take shelter. i’ll be fine, but i don’t want you catching a cold. ❞
❝ nothing can be accomplished without rules or standards. ❞
❝ there are leaves around and i know just the tune to accompany them, if you wish to hear it. ❞
❝ the birdsong at daybreak is nature’s gift to us. let us go. our journey begins anew. ❞
❝ what say you join me out at sea someday when the weather’s fine ? ❞
❝ the damned will sooner die again than lay a hand on me. ❞
❝ many mortals fear lightning… incomprehensible. fear of something so common. ❞
❝ once the snow is thick enough, we can eat it… ❞
❝ i’m far from human. i can’t make much of human emotions. ❞
❝ i deal in death. if you cannot bring yourself to kill speak my name. ❞
❝ if you lie on the grass, you can feel the heartbeat of the world. ❞
❝ could we maybe… find a peaceful resolution instead ? ❞
❝ yawning without covering your mouth ? uncouth. ❞
❝ don’t try and get me to cook. i can take care of anything else, but not that. ❞
❝ desserts ! cavities are no big deal you can just replace your teeth. ❞
❝ hey ! you’re not sneaking off to get a midnight snack without me, are you ? ❞
❝ peace and tranquility seems to be all the rage nowadays, but it gets dreadfully boring after a while… ❞
❝ strange tastes, you say ? you seem to misunderstand me. ❞
❝ when the sun’s out, bathe in sunlight. but when the moon’s out, bathe in moonlight. ❞
❝ remember, one day i will conquer the world ! ❞
❝ i didn’t know you were such a slacker. ❞
❝ you’re not scared of the dark are you ? that’s… interesting. ❞
❝ leaving already ? see you next time, then. don’t make me wait too long, though. ❞
❝ lonely ? me ? not with someone here nagging me all the time, that’s for sure. ❞
❝ careful ! in this kind of wind, it’s easy to get hit in the head by flying rocks. ❞
❝ i found a really weird-looking lizard ! want me to show it to you ? ❞
❝ once i’m out of solitary confinement and am done reflecting on my actions, we can hang out together again, okay ? ❞
