choking on lies

[radicael]

a private & selective roleplay blog for CASSANDRA SARRIS an original character featuring original lore. exploring post apocalyptic futurism and fantasy. written by lenee ( she/they & 25 ). rules & lore below. bio here | also found at @desafia & @bhaest

the usual, be kind, don't godmod, respect each others energy

this blog will be 18+ for my own comfort

i am not one to shy away from portraying dark themes, but if you need something tagged DM me

i am mutuals only so please only like starter calls/send memes if we're moots, but do feel free to interact ooc no matter what. it can help me remember to check out new followers

my activity will be sporadic, life happens. never hesitate to message me for plotting during slow periods though!

on the shipping topic: i'm here for a good time not a long time. rp is so unserious, so i will be down for exploring all kinds of dynamics and themes. that being said i do pay attention to how different kinds of muses are treated and i'm not here for the way female/WoC/lesbian muses get snubbed, not just my own but those in the spaces near me. take that as you will, i plan to surround myself with those who treat each other equally and with respect.

i love worldbuilding but i'm aware lore that isn't contemporary isn't always easy for everyone to adjust to so feel free to message me to work out a happy medium.

i am a plot centric writer so please be open to communication and working off each other! once we break the ice and start to interact i do kinda expect to be able to get more deep with each connection and verse we build.

on a personal note, my activism is not centered around online spaces or signaling but that being said i am very pro-palestine and anti-racism. peoples social views matter and i won't tolerate willful ignorance or those who make social issues about themselves...i also have grown out of the way drama here is taken too seriously, so i like to avoid it as much as possible.

LORE

in the late 21st century, pollution, climate disaster, war and genocide nearly brought humanity to a crumbling halt. in fact, it essentially did put an end to society as we know it. at the same time, the veil between the physical world and the mystical had grown thinner and thinner. the presence of magical creatures had always existed but grown more and more at odds with the industrialization. but, in their highest time of need, humanity was preserved by the grace extended by the oldest and most spiritual of all creatures: dragons. they emerged from their mountaintops and hidden dimensions, returned from secluded jungles and forgotten islands, to harbor humankind. through the use of ancient magics once thought long lost, the great sky beasts protected them from radiation and oxygen deprivation.

slowly, humanity was able to rebuild pieces of their societies, and, over time and after a great many generations, new cities were constructed. technology evolved and within a select number of these cities, it might almost seem as if progress had never halted. humans and beasts alike continue to live in harmony, the symbiosis between them mundane. but there is a growing fear. if they become too comfortable in their recovery from their apocalyptic past, they might be doomed to repeat their ancestors mistakes.

[ohisms]

↪     𝑺𝑬𝑻𝑻𝑰𝑵𝑮 𝑷𝑹𝑶𝑴𝑷𝑻𝑺 , updated .     (  a  collection  of  various  settings  meant  to  inspire  drabbles  or  be  used  as  prompts .   )

001.   the seaside ,  as the sun is setting .

002.   a cabin in the middle of the woods .

003.   a picket-fenced home in the suburbs .

004.   a dark bus stop lit only by street lights .

005.   a private jet miles high in the sky .

006.   a funhouse’s room of mirrors .

007.   an office building ,  bustling and busy .

008.   the back row of an empty movie theater .

009.   a run - down motel room .

010.   a loud house party on a suburban street .

011.   a university lecture hall during a class .

012.   the rooftop of a very tall building .

013.   a great ballroom during an elegant party .

014.   the back of a wailing ambulance .

015.   the wine cellar of a large mansion .

016.   behind the school’s gymnasium .

017.   a boisterous bonfire at the lakeside .

018.   an otherwise empty parking lot .

019.   the shady bar of a noisy , dark club .

020.  the grounds of an empty summer camp .

021.   a large hedge maze ,  easy to get lost in .

022.   a neglected or derelict treehouse .

023.   a spacious ,  light-filled meadow .

024.   an underground illegal fighting club .

025.   an abandoned scrapyard .

026.   a large penthouse overlooking the city .

027.    an apple orchard in the middle of spring .

028.   an empty playground with squeaky swings .

029.   an extravagant greenhouse .

030.   the base of a large waterfall .

031.    a spacious walk - in closet full of lovely clothes .

032.   a solemnly quiet hospital room .

033.   the dark depths of an abandoned mine .

034.   the deck of a fishing boat at night .

035.   the thick crowd of an audience at a show .

036.   a long ,  winding road .

037.   the scene of a violent crime .

038.   a fork in a hiking trail deep in the wilderness .

039.   a cramped dressing room .

040.   a dusty antiques shop full of relics .

041.   the street of an unfamiliar city at night .

042.   between the tall shelves of a thrifted book shop .

043.   a building abandoned during construction .

044.   a house without power or running water .

045.   a mysterious trail found in the woods .

046.   the back of a taxi stuck in traffic .

047.    the inside of an elevator that won’t move .

048.   fairgrounds during a large event  (or after hours) .

049.   a garden bountiful with flowers or produce .

050.   a childhood home or bedroom .

+   30  more  setting  prompts :    1 / 3 / 2024

051. the site of a horrible accident .

052. a closed pool , after everyone has left .

053. a home holding horrific memories .

054. by the side of a dangerously quick river .

055. a private hotel room .

056. a police station in the middle of the night .

057. a ferris wheel carriage under a sky of fireworks .

058. a lavish , invite - only party .

059. a public transit stop as rain is pouring down .

060. the back of a taxi going in the wrong direction .

061. the underworld .

062. a dusty , forgotten attic .

063. on the set of a television show or movie .

064. a lighthouse overlooking the raging sea .

065. in a post - apocalyptic bunker .

066. on a ship hundreds of miles from the nearest coast .

067. on the rooftop of a perilously tall building .

068. a tent pitched in the middle of the woods .

069. a crowded stadium during a football game .

070. the morgue during an identification .

071. an otherwise empty library during a late study session .

072. a place that feels familiar , yet you've never been here before .

073. a long hallway that seems to stretch on forever .

074. a signpost at the start of a hiking trail .

075. a bar or tavern bustling with life .

076. the dance floor of a masquerade ball .

077. inside of a car parked in a secluded area .

078. at the edge of a cliff overlooking a large lake .

079. inside a very old house with very old haunts .

080. the antiseptic interior of a space station .

[wyhlds]

“ you’re cranky. ” it’s not said as anything other than fact— viola’s been cranky before. she was probably cranky this morning. she just likes to know why in case she can help. she dabs her joint a bit against the edge of her ashtray, and then turns the fridge, starts digging around. " would a grilled cheese help ? " / @radicael

[radicael]

these days, cal is more than aware most people would perceive her default to be 'cranky.' but vi isn't most people, is she? the kind of comment would normally get a rise out of her, but she recognizes it for what it is. and she supposes, if the other woman is saying it then she must be pricklier than usual today. she does, however, perk up at the mention of food. ❝ might be a start, ❞ she returns, gaze finally moving towards her companion ❝ i tried to recreate it in the wilderness once with this weird cheese they make out there...disgusting. not even my dragon would eat it—and that bitch once ate an already-dead fish we found in a river one time. ❞

[daniel-bruehl]

#scenes that altered my brain chemistry ( 1 / ∞ )

Marie Avgeropoulos starring as OCTAVIA BLAKE THE 100 | S03E09

[radicael]

like for memesss

[aimeegbbs]

What the hell is she doing here?

[leneemusing]

CONVERSATIONAL  SENTENCE  STARTERS  

❝  you wanna know how i know you’re a good friend— not just for me but in general?  i always feel better after hanging out with you.  ❞

❝  sometimes things aren’t alright and they’re not gonna be okay for a while.  and that’s alright.  as cliche as it sounds it’s okay to not be okay.  give yourself time.  ❞

❝  have you even taken the time to let yourself feel it?  everything that’s been happening.  eventually,  you have to slow down and let it feel real.  ❞

❝   i’m not really the advice type,  but i am damn good at coming up with distractions to forget the bullshit for a while.  ❞

❝  was this not what you expected?  ❞

❝  i think the whole idea of ‘finding yourself’ is kind of bullshit.  we are what we chose to be.  we make ourselves.   ❞

❝  did you come by for a reason or did you just want some company?  ❞

❝  i’m going to tell you this,  once,  because i think you need to hear it.  you deserve more.  you should expect more from the world and put in the work to get what you deserve.  ❞

❝  i brought some seeds for your garden.  i thought about bringing a bouquet but— this way you can grow them and enjoy them longer.  ❞

❝  please,  stay for dinner?  i enjoy your company.  ❞

❝  come sit a little while with me.  tell me how you’ve been?  really.  ❞

❝  you don’t know how glad i am to see you made it.  here,  let me get you a drink.   ❞

❝  if you’d like to discuss it in private,  we can step outside?  ❞

❝  whatever it is you wish to tell me,  it won’t leave this room.  ❞

❝  well,  i’ve been wanting to talk to you.  but i don’t really know how to put it all in words.  ❞

❝  how have you been sleeping?  ❞

❝  don’t take this the wrong way,  but you don’t quite look well.  ❞

❝  don’t feel bad for not knowing—  i was trying not to bother anyone.  you didn’t know because i didn’t let you.  ❞

❝  miscommunication is a shitty trope in sitcoms and it’s even shittier in real life,  so let’s just take a moment to breathe.  and let’s get on the same page.  alright?   ❞

❝  is this a time for me to listen or fix it?  ❞

❝  i don’t really have anything to say,  i just know that i don’t really want to be alone.  ❞

❝  could you just…talk to me?  it doesn’t have to be anything important.  i just like listening to your voice.  it calms me.  ❞

❝  honestly,  it was a long time ago.  i don’t really remember the details.  ❞

❝  i’m rather proud of you.  i don’t say that often,  so believe i mean it.  ❞

❝  you seem content here.  happy,  even?  ❞

❝  i’m not here to drudge up the past.  i’m just hoping we could have a future.  ❞

❝  i see you’re not getting much sleep either.  should i make us both some tea,  then?  ❞

❝  are you sure you didn’t want to mention something to me?  ❞

❝  are you sure you’re alright?  ❞

❝  i’m a fan of your work,  actually.  ❞

❝  you have more of a reputation than you might think.  ❞

❝  you haven’t heard of me?  how refreshing.  ❞

❝  go on,  tell me what’s on your mind.  ❞

❝  something is troubling you,  yes?  ❞

❝  with a smile like that,  i can’t help but want to know your secret.  what’s got you so cheery today?  ❞

❝  come on,  you’re clearly upset.  and i’m not the asshole who pretends not to notice.  ❞

❝  oh,  i’m going to enjoy making my first impression with you.  how am i doing so far?  ❞

[radicael]

@isbrilliant sent: ❛ i thought you’d like some company. ❜ ↳ assortment of dialogue prompts

it's instinct. there is a prickle beneath the surface of her skin, both metaphorical and, perhaps, physiological. like the pointed end of rusted, sharp metal trying to push it's way through her flesh. for a brief moment as that initial tenseness begins spreading throughout her spirit, old habits nearly win. but just in time, calypso clenches her teeth together and swallows the defensiveness she is so accustomed to wrapping around her soul like iron armor. friends are few and far between. and these days, they grow ever rarer and more precious for her to earn.

❝ sure. ❞ it is the best she can manage to rasp out at first. calypso draws in a heavy breath and glances down at her hands. she had been fidgeting with the leather chord of a worn out bracelet. one of these days it is going to fall from her wrist. but it's one of the only items she has left from home. she lifts her head but doesn't look directly at the other woman when she speaks ❝ you sure you don't wanna find yourself some better company? ❞ a pause before she glances down at her wrist once more and adds wryly ❝ bit of a pariah around here...might be contagious. ❞

[radicael]

SOAR HIGH / FALL HARD

introducing calypso straton, horizon industries' stray pupil and mourned daughter. an exploration of betrayal, lost potential and the obligation to rebel. and an original story featuring futurism, post apocalyptic themes and magic. shepherded by lenee.

[jessicahambys]

Octavia Blake in Every Episode: Earth Kills (1.03)

“I guess we’re gonna have to get used to people dying down here, aren’t we?”

[nightprompts]

&. 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐮𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐬.

( this is basically just a very self indulgent list of various fluff, angst, and suggestive themed dialogue sentence starters. )

❛ i could keep you safe. they’re all afraid of me. ❜

❛ i’m trying to fix your hair, so hold still. ❜

❛ your heart is beating so fast right now. ❜

❛ promise me you’ll still be here when i wake up. ❜

❛ you’re not as bad as everyone says you are. ❜

❛ i thought you’d like some company. ❜ 

❛ clean yourself up. you're getting blood all over the place. ❜

❛ here, give this a try and tell me what you think. ❜

❛ you can kiss me, you know. ❜

❛ come back to bed. ❜

❛ you look good like this. ❜

❛ working together again, it’s just like old times. ❜

❛ how is it you always know what i need, huh? ❜

❛ you’re lucky you got away with only a scratch. ❜ 

❛ i can’t imagine losing someone like that. i’m sorry. ❜

❛ you know you can always talk to me. ❜

❛ the only one who gets to kill you, is me. ❜

❛ so, what do i owe this pleasure? ❜

❛ ah, so you aren’t heartless after all. ❜

❛ may i have this dance? ❜ 

❛ it’s okay, you can touch me. i won't break. ❜

❛ enemies make the best lovers, you know. ❜

❛ hold still. this might sting a little. ❜

❛ we can't keep doing this. ❜ 

❛ you look like you've got something to say. ❜

❛ just relax and let me take care of you. ❜

❛ thought you’d be lighter without all that blood. ❜

❛ i had it under control. you didn’t need to do that. ❜

❛ everything looks so beautiful from up here. ❜

❛ you treat all your ladies like this? ❜

❛ well? how do i look? ❜

❛ can’t sleep? ❜

❛ do you mind if i smoke? ❜

❛ i’m scared of ending up alone. ❜

❛ i don’t think i’ve ever seen you smile. ❜

❛ how long has it been since you've slept? ❜

❛ you are losing my interest, and that’s very dangerous. ❜

❛ i’d suffer hell if you’d tell me what you’d do to me tonight. ❜

❛ you look really pretty right now. ❜

❛ i’ve never cared for anyone the way i care for you. ❜

❛ i’m not wearing any underwear. thought you’d like to know. ❜

❛ just a few more stitches and you’ll be as good as new. ❜

❛ i’d say we make a pretty good team. ❜

❛ i want you to forget this ever happened. ❜

❛ i'm here for business — not pleasure. ❜

❛ if i didn't know any better, i'd say you were jealous. ❜

❛ you'd look better down on your knees. ❜

❛ fine, keep acting like you hate me. ❜

❛ kiss me again. ❜

❛ are you asking me out on a date? ❜

❛ just sit there and look pretty and let me handle this. ❜

❛ you okay? caught you staring off into space again. ❜

❛ well, i do feel better now that you're here. ❜

❛ i'm not drunk enough for this. ❜ 

❛ why is it whenever we see each other, you’re covered in blood? ❜

❛ i was wrong about you. ❜ 

❛ the first time i met you, i had no idea you'd mean this much. ❜

❛ you gonna be a good girl / boy for me? ❜

❛ i’m not afraid of you. ❜

❛ books mean more to me than people anyway. ❜

❛ i just wanted to say thank you for protecting me. ❜

❛ how about a kiss goodnight? ❜

❛ i don’t have time for distractions right now. ❜

❛ you shouldn’t be out here by yourself. ❜ 

❛ if i have to think about one more thing today, my head will explode. ❜

[leneemusing]

the 1OO’s king roan starters

“  certainty is a luxury leaders can’t afford.  ”  “  i’m not willing to cast aside honor for power.  ”  “  but what fun would that be?  ”  “  now she’s quiet.  ” “  i’m here to help you.  ” “  you want revenge.  ” “  is that death i hear stalking me?  ” “  don’t pretend you do anything for me  ___.   ” “  i know you took the cowards way out.  ” “  there’s still time.  ” “  put the knife down.  ” “  you got a real gratitude problem, you know that? ” “  makes us even.  ” “  i’m listening.  ” “  call me weak again.  ” “  it’s always something with you isn’t it?  ” “  well, this should be good.  ” “  one kill to prevent thousands. that’s good politics.  ” “  aint we a pair?  ”  “  i can live with that.  ” “  i trusted you! and you broke that trust!  ” “  that’s funny, coming from you.  ” “  what could possibly go wrong?  ” “  then why are you still here?  ” “  i told you. i won’t be that kind of king.  ” “  because everyone does what’s best for their own people.  ” “  we got a problem.  ” “  there is nothing else to do.  ” “  you’re wounded. and i don’t wanna fight you.  ” “  you ok?  ” “  we’re doing the right thing.  ” “  you don’t back down when things get hard.  ” “  then we die, knowing we did everything we could to save our people.  ” “  it’s never been my strength.  ” “  next time we see each other, it won’t be as friends.  ” “  all my enemies in one place.  ” “  we talked. now we fight.  ” “  i know it’s hard for you to accept that it’s over. but it is over.  ” “  get off this battlefield before you dishonor your people once again.  ” “  explain yourself.  ” “  last time we fought i wasn’t trying to kill you.  ”

[daniel-bruehl]

Marie Avgeropoulos as OCTAVIA BLAKE/BLODREINA THE 100 | Season 5

[radicael]

boop