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[edithmaslow]

𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘩𝘢𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘦?

------ the father.

you’ve made mistakes. you see them play out on an endless & nauseating loop whenever you close your eyes. if you could just interfere! somehow pass on what knowledge you now possess to the person you were then. of course, now you know, you know, YOU KNOW. but what’s done is done, leaving you behind, holding the shards of what you broke in your bleeding & calloused hands. they look at you differently now, so you smile bigger & hope it reaches your eyes. it’s okay though, because you’re going to make it better, you have to. & god knows you can’t be wrong again, you simply won’t allow it, can’t even entertain the idea. when doubt creeps in, you’ll stamp it down. when things begin to go wrong, you’ll turn a blind eye. there isn’t room inside of you to hold any more wrong.

[edithmaslow]

🐝  *  ―  𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐄𝐄  𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐃  𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄  𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐒.   (  all  of  these  are  just  some  random  sentences  i  thought  could  be  fun  to  use.  feel  free  to  adjust  to  better  fit  your  muses.  )

❛  are you okay ?  ❜ ❛  believe in yourself.  ❜ ❛  care to explain ?  ❜ ❛  close your eyes.  ❜ ❛  don’t be afraid.  ❜ ❛  don’t overthink it.  ❜ ❛  don’t underestimate me.  ❜ ❛  forget i asked.  ❜ ❛  how are you ?  ❜ ❛  i don’t care.  ❜ ❛  i don’t remember.  ❜ ❛  i hate you.  ❜ ❛  i love you.  ❜ ❛  i need you.  ❜ ❛  i’ll be there.  ❜ ❛  i’m so sorry.  ❜ ❛  it’s over now.  ❜ ❛  i’ve missed you.  ❜ ❛  just be honest.  ❜ ❛  just trust me.  ❜ ❛  leave me alone.  ❜ ❛  let me in.  ❜ ❛  maybe you’re right.  ❜ ❛  never give up.  ❜ ❛  no , stop it !  ❜ ❛  please be careful.  ❜ ❛  please believe me.  ❜ ❛  please don’t cry.  ❜ ❛  please forgive me.  ❜ ❛  so … that’s it ?  ❜ ❛  speak the truth.  ❜ ❛  talk to me.  ❜ ❛  that’s fucked up.  ❜ ❛  this isn’t working.  ❜ ❛  we can’t stay.  ❜ ❛  what about me ?  ❜ ❛  what’s going on ?  ❜ ❛  what’s your problem ?  ❜ ❛  where are we ?  ❜ ❛  who are you ?  ❜ ❛  you did it !  ❜ ❛  you don’t understand.  ❜ ❛  you need help.  ❜ ❛  you’re kidding me.  ❜ ❛  you’re safe now.  ❜

[edithmaslow]

𝑺𝑷𝑶𝑶𝑲𝒀 𝑴𝑼𝑺𝑬 𝑨𝑬𝑺𝑻𝑯𝑬𝑻𝑰𝑪𝑺.

bloodied knuckles  ･ tear stained cheeks  ･  rust  ･ a busted lip ･  claws  ･  fangs  ･  a bloody nose  ･  chattering teeth  ･  a dark space underneath the bed ･ scratching noises on a wall ･  creaking metal  ･  fog ･ dancing under moonlight ･ blood dripping lips ･  heavy breathing in the dark  ･  a feeling of unexplained dread ･ a figure in a dark corner ･   dirty peeling wallpaper  ･ a bloody handprint on the wall ･  sobbing in the dark ･  bite marks on the skin ･ eerie whispers ･ a hood covering a stranger’s eyes ･  the growl of a hidden animal  ･ the sound of a blade being sharpened ･ a deep, dark forest ･ walking on the streets alone at night ･ a cobweb-filled, abandoned building ･ eyes darting in paranoia ･  a heavy beating pulse ･ the feeling of being trapped ･  struggling to get out a scream ･ boards covering broken windows  ･  a quiet graveyard ･  a gas station in the middle of nowhere ･ a road that never ends ･ heavy fog rolling in ･ the scent of blood in the air ･ eerie old photographs ･ walking along train tracks at night  ･ a chill going up the spine ･  gathering crows ･ a dusty, dimly lit study ･  mist over a deserted cobblestone street ･  ghost towns ･  shadows around a campfire  ･ the sound of chanting ･ church bells tolling ･ an orange harvest moon  ･  a broken down carnival  ･  a dirty stuffed animal abandoned  ･  wiping bloody hands on fabric ･ nightmares ･ waking up in a panic ･  a power outage  ･ heavy lightning storms ･  a secret trap door ･ the feeling of being watched ･  fear from trauma  ･  a ouija board set out on a table  ･  an eerie doll  ･ a scream of anguish & pain ･ withered plants ･ a room that’s been forgotten & gathered dust ･  owl eyes in the dark ･  curled, dead tree branches ･  a ritual altar ･   flickering candles ･ a lantern held up in the dark ･  fear of being followed ･ creaking floorboards ･ repressed, horrible memories ･ clenched teeth ･  soft, echoing piano keys ･ an old book covered in dust ･  many pairs of glaring eyes  ･ stumbling in pitch black darkness ･ being stranded in the middle of nowhere ･  tarot cards on a table  ･ a trail of blood.

[edithmaslow]

𝖕𝖎𝖊𝖗𝖊 𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝖛𝖊𝖎𝖑 𝖘𝖊𝖓𝖙𝖊𝖓𝖈𝖊 𝖘𝖙𝖆𝖗𝖙𝖊𝖗𝖘. 

everyone is watching you.

don’t bother cause this love is a lie. 

congratulations, break a leg tonight. 

what a shame, i heard the understudy died under the knife.

i don’t think you’ll ever want to love me. 

i could never leave your bed.

wake me up and let me know you’re alive.

i guess i’m just your average boy. 

so keep talking because i love to hear your voice.

it’s getting dark, we should go back. 

i could die right now for something beautiful to take me somewhere else.

i’m going to buy a cheap bouquet before it dies on the display.

i scare myself with all that talk of severing. 

our lungs are begging us to calm down. 

i want you to know that i…that i’ve wrote this line a thousand times. 

is something still scaring you? 

the remedy is worse than the disease. 

my mistakes i’ve made won’t leave me alone. 

i told myself, i’m tired of holding up your backup plans. 

true love comes from more than just the heart. 

sunshine, there ain’t a thing that you can do that’s going to ruin my night. 

you’ve decided there is so much more than me. 

what if i can’t forget you?

don’t mind me, i’m just reaching for your neckless. 

you know i can’t afford the medicine to feed what i need. 

i was saving myself for you. 

without you, what’s the point? 

so melodramatic but it turns me on. 

i’m convinced that we don’t make sense. 

you hold my attention without even trying. 

i want you in the most unromantic ways. 

so baby, stay away from my friends. 

you were screaming till the police came. 

don’t tell me that i’m ordinary. 

i still think you’re beautiful and i don’t ever want to lose my best friend. 

i hate this flavour with a passion and i fucking hate the aftertaste. 

i’m sorry, i can’t see that you truly love me. 

please, don’t take this out on me, you’re the only thing that’s keeping me alive. 

i would rather end it all tonight. 

well fuck, what am i supposed to be, impressed? 

well, together we can fake our own deaths here. 

[edithmaslow]

Mädchen Amick Dream Lover (1993)

[edithmaslow]

🐝  *  ―  𝑩𝑨𝑹𝑩𝑰𝑬 𝑨𝑺 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑷𝑹𝑰𝑵𝑪𝑬𝑺𝑺 𝑨𝑵𝑫 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑷𝑨𝑼𝑷𝑬𝑹 𝑺𝑬𝑵𝑻𝑬𝑵𝑪𝑬 𝑺𝑻𝑨𝑹𝑻𝑬𝑹𝑺.

❛  all my life i’ve always wanted to have one day just for me.  ❜ ❛  i could take flight but would it be right?  ❜ ❛  duty means doing the things your heart may well regret.  ❜ ❛  but i’ll never stop believing.  ❜ ❛  ok, what idiot put this in here?  ❜ ❛  it was waiting there, so how could i refuse?  ❜ ❛  what? making a decision without me?  ❜ ❛  you simpering simpleton!  ❜ ❛  no! i won’t let go!  ❜ ❛  there’s nothing like some fresh air and a change of scenery.  ❜ ❛  i wish it were that simple.  ❜ ❛  did you really think you could make a living as a singer?  ❜ ❛  it’s alright. i mean, i’m used to it.  ❜ ❛  i’m just like you.  ❜ ❛  don’t get any ideas, [name].  ❜ ❛  i’ll take my chances.  ❜ ❛  i don’t think we run in the same circles, but … perhaps we can change that.  ❜ ❛  i can’t believe they won’t let me in there.  ❜ ❛  i am simply not going to look at myself.  ❜ ❛  [name], what would i do without you?  ❜ ❛  are you out of your mind?  ❜ ❛  there’s a time and place and way for everything.  ❜ ❛  promise me you’ll never do it again.  ❜ ❛  just who do you think you are?  ❜ ❛  i thought i was dreaming but i’m not.  ❜ ❛  i can see it when you’re feeling low, you can’t hide that from me.  ❜ ❛  i wish you could see the you i see.  ❜ ❛  i love you the way you are and that will never change.  ❜ ❛  i can’t let you do it all by yourself.  ❜ ❛  together we shall always be as one if you love me for me.  ❜ ❛  i’ll stay by your side if you love me for me.  ❜ ❛  what are we doing here?  ❜ ❛  why would you do this?  ❜ ❛  still underestimating me?  ❜ ❛  and what proof do you have of this ridiculous story?  ❜ ❛  i don’t believe you’re theperson they say you are.  ❜ ❛  you do love disguises, don’t you?  ❜ ❛  now who has nowhere to go?  ❜ ❛  sometimes being free means choosing not to go, but to stay.  ❜ ❛  uh, i’m quite sure this is not a good idea.  ❜

[edithmaslow]

RANDOM ACTION-THEMED PROMPTS

ₓ ˚ .   ୭   ˚ ○ ◦ ˚     as always, some triggering content may be present! change any pronouns to better suit your muse(s) needs!     ˚ ◦ ○ ˚   ୧   . ˚ ₓ

be careful.

that looks like it hurts.

we move on three, got it?

i’ll give you a boost.

found you some ammo.

don’t you ever point a gun at someone you’re not going to shoot.

get ready to run!

you’re bleeding!

we’re a team.

you saved my life back there.

can you show me how?

grab my hand!

you saved my life…

we need a backup plan.

wake up!

where did they come from?

what’s your status?

i’ll be back in ten minutes.

stop! think about what you’re doing!

where are we going?

did you find anything useful?

take it easy, you blacked out.

it’s my shoulder, i think it’s dislocated.

you’re not a bad shot.

why don’t you let me handle this one?

we’re gonna have to jump!

i need you to focus.

you need a break?

it’s alright. you’re okay.

careful where you aim that thing.

can you hear anything?

you look tired.

i’m gonna need to to be quiet.

do you know how to shoot?

did the bullet go through?

don’t come out until i say so.

come here, let me see the wound.

it’s my job to protect you.

i’m not going to let anything happen to you.

find cover!

put your weapons on the ground, now!

you owe me for this.

i thought i lost you!

i’m in charge!

that was a hell of a shot.

i’m low on ammo!

i’m on your side.

are we clear?

this better be important.

cover your ears.

you’ve looked better.

i think it’s broken.

quick! find a weapon!

can i trust you?

careful, it could be a trap.

sorry, that took longer than i thought.

watch your fire!

i need you to be strong.

are you hurt?

i thought they’d never leave.

you didn’t have to do that for me.

can you stand?

take all the time you need.

between the two of us, i’m the better driver.

here, have some water.

when i call out to you, you’re supposed to respond!

whatever happens, i got your back.

don’t aim that at me.

it’s not too late to do the right thing.

i’ll take first watch.

let me carry you.

did you do that?

don’t shoot!

where are you?

sit down!

look out!

i’ll look after you.

now’s not the time to be scared.

why did you do that?

alright, my turn.

cover your eyes.

you’re leaving me? here?

take a deep breath, squeeze the trigger.

that’s a long way down…

i’m not your enemy!

you need to slow down.

we should cover our tracks.

are we almost there?

how’re you holding up?

we need to get some sleep.

promise me you’ll come back.

here, eat this.

my head is pounding.

you have no idea how good it is to see you.

i won’t forget what you did for me.

please don’t do this to me.

where did you come from?

put that down!

what’s taking so long?

we’re going the wrong way.

that doesn’t sound very safe.

i don’t have a clear shot.

let’s finish the job first.

what does the map say?

i believe in you.

i appreciate what you’ve done for me.

i’m not a medic!

don’t touch anything. i mean it.

take the shot!

[edithmaslow]

Mädchen Amick as Shelly Johnson TWIN PEAKS (1990-1991)

[edithmaslow]

@b0ardwalk1ng: what do we have here? / accepting.

oh, for christ's sake. normally edith wouldn't stop at some statement like that, but the tone was different. tense hand passes through her mass of waves, expelling an exhausted sigh before turning to face the other. hands shove almost nonchalantly into her pockets, right hand curling around her pocketknife. not that she should need it, it's a public place, but you can't blame a girl for being on edge. (the numerous scars on just her face should explain her tense nature.) not willing to let on the way every nerve is firing quicker, cyclebreaker rocks back onto her feet casually. "... a person? someone who, i dunno, w's mindin' her business?" an eye roll.

"& what're you, then? some kinda walkin' crust-punk leather car seat?" oh, what a good first impression. surely, she's not screwed up that way.

[edithmaslow]

𝐊𝐍𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐒 𝐎𝐔𝐓

trigger warnings apply, adjust as needed.

the police have a few more questions.

how are you doing?

it's lots of this and not knowing what to do next.

you're part of this family.

how you doing, kiddo?

I thought you should have been there.

I was outvoted.

he was so hairy, and I've dated italian guys!

are you leaving?

everyone idolizes their dad, right?

where do you come up with that?

why are we doing all of this again?

I read a tweet about a new yorker article about you.

you're famous!

I know who you are.

I read your profile in the new yorker and I found it delightful.

why are you here?

it's just not the same.

are you baiting me?

that's where the real money is.

this is not how I wanted to have this conversation.

you tell her, or I will.

that's none of your business.

I don't know how this mix-up happened.

please, you don't understand.

I know it will hurt, but it's all for the best.

my mind's made up.

just the thought of lying makes me puke.

I feel like I shouldn't be here.

it makes no damn sense.

we are not breaking tradition on my birthday!

you really love drama, huh?

you wanna do drugs?

you know, this is an interesting and efficient method of murder.

I need to write this down.

listen to me!

I thought I heard something.

what do you want me to do?

you've got to be kidding me.

I keep waiting for the big reveal.

those two things don't even conflate.

don't point at me!

I'm warning you!

financially, I'd like to help you out.

I stayed hoping to speak to you a little bit more.

I trust your kind heart.

how about it, watson?

you do as I say and everything will be just fine, I promise.

sweet beans!

what is this? what's this arrangement?

it's funny you're here at all.

why are you even bothering?

we gotta do this more often.

this might be the best thing that could ever happen to you.

nothing good is ever easy.

eat shit!

what do we have here?

this can't be legal.

you little bitch!

did you know about this?

were you in on this from the beginning?

I totally understand what you must be feeling right now.

okay, seriously though, what the hell?

it's the only thing that makes sense.

[name], tell me everything.

did you just google that?

I suspect foul play.

I don't care if I go to jail.

you've come this far, let me help you go all the way.

you should do whatever you think is right.

I won't let that happen.

how do you know all this stuff?

[name], do you hear me?

do you regret helping me yet?

this is going well.

I feel like I swallowed bees.

I couldn't do this without you.

that was the dumbest car chase of all time.

I don't know what you want.

we have to figure it out, right here, right now.

you did this!

you won't get away with this!

this will tie everything up.

you're not much of a detective, are you?

you make a pretty lousy murderer.

perhaps we deserve each other.

you've always been good to me.

that was certainly not what I was expecting at all.

why did you hire me?

you can't be that crazy.

that's some heavy duty conjecture.

you are guilty of nothing but a few amateur theatrics.

are you back again already?

this is stupid with two o's.

you have not a shred of evidence.

in for a penny, in for a pound.

I knew you were guilty as shit.

don't you come near me!

I'm going to say this just to you.

you think I'm not going to fight to protect my home?

oh shut up!

yeah, I killed them.

what do you got on me?

you'll see just how much hell I can wreak on your life.

I have a feeling you'll follow your heart.

[edithmaslow]

STUDY,       OLD    HOLLYWOOD    AESTHETICS.

engraved   cigarette   case.        romantic evenings, golden hour, vintage furniture, darks & neutrals, beautiful perfumes, candle light, charcuterie boards & expensive wine, capsule closets, minimal makeup, throws the best cocktail parties, a city dweller.

convertible.      makes each day fun & exciting, always planning a trip, not afraid of getting lost, uses a tote bag or backpack everyday, takes the best photos, plane tickets as bookmarks, picture frames all around their home, many stories to tell.

datebook.       clean & organized, chic yet sensible, usually takes leadership, never falls behind, good at public speaking, strong & well-developed opinions, gives the best advice, fountain pens, tweed coats, hardcover books, hangs out in the library.

vanity.       puts on makeup just for fun, names their pets after flowers, photo shoots around the house, collects vintage trinkets, casually researches skin & hair care, buys books for the pretty cover, drinks fruity & floral teas, a weekly bath night.

sunglasses.       quiet & private, has a secret spot, always a little distracted, daily yoga, infused water, a collection of healthy recipes, looks for shapes in the clouds, collects seashells or minerals, prefers sunrises, makes comfy clothes look fashionable.

(faux)   fur   coat.        goes shopping everyday, ice cold exterior, would never talk about their problems, lives alone & loves it, thinks romance is fun but not essential, luxury vacations, black coffee, stays up late, quietly loves gossip, exclusively wears heels.

martini   glass.         goes to parties, acrylic nails, loves to flirt, friendly & social, aesthetic chameleon, playlist for every mood, wants to try everything, far too many clothes, always the center of attention, seen as intimidating but actually really nice.

a   little   pet.         gets excited on sunny days, gives the best hugs, fiercely loyal, falls a lot, not easily embarrassed, makes everybody laugh & feel loved, ice cream cones, picnics in the park, blowing bubbles, pro-stickers, a complicated coffee order.

hair   bow.       playing footsie under the table, looking for shapes in clouds, likes fireworks, hums romantic songs, dances alone in their room, constantly makes up stories in their head, loves to eat sweets, uses many colored pens & highlighters, always cheerful.

[edithmaslow]

↪     𝑴𝑶𝑹𝑩𝑰𝑫 ᶜᵘʳᶤᵒˢᶤᵗʸ .    (  a  collection  of  various unsorted question prompts .  adjust  phrasing  as  necessary .   will  be  updated  frequently .  )

are you kidding me ?

[ name ] ,  what just happened ?

hey !  what’d you do that for ?

did you plan on ever telling me ?

do you want to tell me the truth ,  this time ?

you seriously think i could’ve done this ?

did you know about this ?

[ name ] ,  what were you thinking ?!

can we talk ?  alone ?

why are you doing all of this ?

it can’t be that bad ,  right ?

haven’t you heard the stories ?

who did this to you ?

what are you insinuating ?

what did you think was gonna happen ?!

you think i could do something like that ?

who do you think you are ?

why won’t you let me help you ?

do you have any evidence of that ?

can we put away our differences for a second ?

where have you been ? 

is that  …  blood ?

what’s your problem ?

are you real ?

where’s your sense of adventure ?

would you kill for me ?

you’re  [ name ] ,  aren’t you ?

why can’t you just let it go ?

do you want me to stay ?

what if we left  …  ran away ?

what else was i supposed to do ?

how did you get this scar ?

could you give me a hand with this ?

do you ever stop talking ?

you’ve never done this before ,  have you ?

where do you think you’re going ?

how many fingers am i holding up ?

what can i say to make it better ?

why can’t we all just get along ?

can i stay the night ?

what’s that supposed to mean ?

where did your common sense go ?

you seriously don’t believe me ?

what aren’t you telling me ?

do you have a minute ?

why are you lying ?

you’re gonna walk away from this ?

where am i supposed to go ?

can we stop and think about this rationally ?

how long has it been since you’ve slept ?

why can’t we be civil about this ?

what makes you so special ?

where is all of this coming from ?

how are we gonna get out of here ?

you’ll never leave me ,  right ?

were you in on this ?

care to join me for a bit ?

shows what you know ,  doesn’t it ?

do you want to get out of here ?

what were you expecting to happen ?

what are you working on ?

i can tell you’re upset ,  what happened ?

when can i see you again ?

where do we go from here ?

can you sit up for me ?

how long have you been awake ?

what are you getting out of this ?

can we put this behind us ?

where are you ?  nobody’s heard from you .

how can i make this go away ?

were you following me ?

where does it hurt ?  show me .

[ name ] ,  what the hell ?

hey  …  can i ask you something ?

you’re not gonna tell me where we’re going ?

really ?  you’re gonna do that right here ?

are you even listening to me ?

we can help each other ,  right ?

hey  …  did you hear that ?

you have no idea who i am ,  do you ?

how long have you known ?

what exactly are you asking me to do ?

how was i supposed to know that ?

are you new around here ?

can you stop and listen to me for a second ?

do you think there’s something wrong with me ?

what ,  you think i’m not qualified ?

why did you help me ?

can you just look at me ,  please ?

what can i do to convince you ?

where did we go wrong ?

oh my god ,  are you bleeding ?

why the long face ?

are you trying to get yourself killed ?

what do you make of this ?

how much do you wanna bet ?

you’re sure this will work ?

why are you so concerned about me ?

what are you trying to prove ?

did you ever care about me ?

are you drunk ?

isn’t this amazing ?

how long have you been standing there ?

what are you suggesting ?

why are you such a pessimist ?

did you know them ?

can we call it a day ?

where did you come from ?

[edithmaslow]

Somewhere outside of Gaffney, South Carolina.

[edithmaslow]

[edithmaslow]

@witcheri: you’re only prolonging the inevitable . / accepting.

green eyes roll, almost enough to cause a headache. even as she gives steve a dry look, edith can't fully deny the soft flutter of fondness in her heart. not that she'd admit it. (though her expression is softer than it had been earlier that summer. she doesn't even realize that part.) she pokes his forehead -- some teasing excuse to make physical contact. "inevitable? real big word yer throwin' around, there." half a smirk crosses her lips. "what, pray tell, is this so-called inevitable? hm?"

eyebrows raise as she leans in slightly, as if expecting some conspiratorial secret. sure, edith is teasing him at this point. it's just too easy.

[edithmaslow]

↪     𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑫𝑬𝑽𝑰𝑳 𝑰𝑵 𝑴𝑬 .    (   a  series  of  sentence  starters  from  the  2022  supermassive  game  “ the devil in me ” .  adjust  phrasing  as  necessary .  spoilers  &  mature  themes  are  present .  ) 

i bet you can see a hundred miles from the top .

you mean you’re not weary of me after an entire day of marriage ?

are we the only ones here ?

that’s no way to run a business .

that’s my [ name ] ,  always finding that silver lining .

my attention was needed elsewhere .

i promise from here on out ,  it will be nothing but silver linings .

today is a very special day for us .

i’m starting to think i’ve gone  &  married a thrill seeker .

are we looking for excitement ?

see what happens when you chase a thrill ?

if you’ll excuse me ,  i have work to return to .

i’m sure we’ll see each other again soon .

this feels like some sort of treacherous plot .

close your eyes ,  &  face the mirror .

aren’t you clever  &  romantic ?

don’t fight it  …  it’ll only hurt more if you do .

you’re only prolonging the inevitable .

what have you done ?!

you’re wasting your last chance to tell him that you love him .

it’s so good to have company .  for a long time ,  i was on my own .

i can barely recall a time when i was not here .

what good are stories without someone to experience them ?

art can elicit all sorts of reactions .

you’re responsible for what happens .  you’re culpable .

i can’t interfere ,  that’s very much against the rules .

it’s tough being honest when it means everyone just thinks you’re a bitch .

i’m sick of being on my own .

it’s a fucking mess ,  to be honest with you .

i think we’ve heard quite enough .

i was born with the devil in me .

i could not help the fact that i was a murderer any more than a poet can help the inspiration to sing .

just being dead ain’t enough to stop me from killing again .

actually ,  it’s what i can do for you .

do you know where we’re going ,  exactly ?

it was 100% your fault .  you fly by the seat of your ass .

was this part of the plan ?  did you know about this ?

i figured we needed all the help we could get .

downtime ?  why would you want to do that ?

i’ve got a lot going on at the moment ,  [ name ] .

you got any family you can go bother ?

‘ married to the job ’ …  how’s that marriage working out ?

we agreed to let that drop for the weekend .

sorry for giving you a hard time .

christ ,  what the hell is that ?

it’s gonna be okay ,  it’s all gonna be okay .

i’ll explain everything later .

are you sure ?  ‘cos you don’t seem sure .

i’m charming ,  &  you can hotwire your way past security .

hey ,  can i ask you something  &  get a straight answer ?

shh ,  get down !

this is ridiculous ,  there’s nothing out here .

i heard you were looking for a new place .

if i wanted to go on nature hikes ,  i wouldn’t have moved to the city .

you can do it .  eyes forward ,  don’t look down .

you always knew how to get me through the shit ,  didn’t you ?

maybe this won’t be a waste of a weekend .

i told you this was a good plan ,  didn’t i ?

you’ve been out  &  about all day ,  &  i have to sit here worrying .  gone all day ,  &  not a word from you !

i don’t think we’re the only ones here .

this is my don’t be scared song ,  sing it  &  i won’t be scared long !

scream if you need me for anything .

something about this place makes me wanna use the buddy system .

you talk in your sleep   …   not sure if i ever told you that .

you’re cute when you’re worked up .

cute ?   …  you think i’m cute ?

i try to pretend like it isn’t a thing ,  you know .

if my cheeks are red ,  it’s from this wine .

sorry .  didn’t mean to make you feel weird .

i’m fucking with you ,  i’ve been wanting to kiss you for months .

sorry ,  did i interrupt something ?

i can’t find my room  &  i need a fucking cigarette .

i’m not stressed ,  okay ?  do i look fucking stressed ?

this place is massive ,  surely there’s a pack of cigarettes here .

stick with me ,  [ name ] ,  i’m going places .

[ name ] ,  there’s something important you have to understand .

no ,  come on ,  you piece of shit  …  don’t do this to me !

i’m supposed to buy  “ nothing ”  is eating up at you ?

i still think your priorities are fucked .

what about taking a huge risk  &  just DO something ?

are you trying to butter me up ?

we don’t need to rehash stuff ,  let’s just work .

you’re only asking me ‘cos your arms are too short for a good selfie angle .

maybe we should just add this topic to our  “ discussion no - fly zone ”  list .

shit ,  that scared the fuck out of me .

at some point ,  you have to give up the ghost .

you’ve been doing your research ,  haven’t you ?

are you taking a survey or trying to learn something ?

would it kill you to be direct ?

you want to know what inspired me ?  as if i wasn’t the original ?

you look amazing ,  as usual .

i heard enough ,  thank you ,  i know what betrayal sounds like .

i’m not blind ,  i know what i saw .

this could work to our advantage .

am i the only one that’s getting really freaked out by this place ?

can you stop trying to make this worse ?

don’t come crying to me if you end up dead .

choices ,   [ name ] ,  make better choices .

this is your own damn fault .

it’s all about the honey trap .

you bring me some smokes ?  like i asked ?

that’s what i remember most .  those screams .

you’ll never really know how it feels to watch the fire burn out of somebody .

thanks for that stuff you said at dinner .  it was nice to hear .

we’re all on the same side ,  sometimes we forget .

get me out of here !  i can’t see a thing !

count your breaths .  one,  two,  three,  in  …

how very rude ,  not to stay for dinner .

i can only observe ,  &  it can be  …  frustrating to watch .

in some ways ,  i envy you .

something is very not right here .

i’ve been waiting on you for ages to actually make a decision about something ,  anything ,   &  now this is when you suddenly choose to take a stand ?

your delusions make for such great plans .

would it kill you to think positively just once ?

it’s not even the worst idea i’ve had this evening .

don’t go patting yourself on the back ,  i still think your priorities are fucked .

i can care about more than one thing at a time .

working this job has made me really understand what a sociopath is .

you always assume the worst .

help me !   please  –  please ,  i’ll do anything !

maybe you’re right ,  but you don’t need to be an asshole about it .

i guess i was holding out for things to change with us .

i have never once shied away from telling you where my priorities were .

i have to live with it every day  &  now someone knows .

someone WANTED me to find this .

you have to get the fuck out ANY way you can .  just get the FUCK OUT !

are you losing your shit ?  ‘cos i don’t need that right now .

maybe we just focus on one thing at a time .

[ name ]  …  i found a way out ,  maybe .

i don’t know what i was expecting .

what the fuck is this ?

[ name ] ,  what are you doing ?  just stay back .

no way this is happening .

it’s gotta be fake  …  a prop ,  or from  …  an animal or something .

it can be difficult working with someone you’ve been involved with .

i think we can bust through this thing .

i’ve had enough of this shit ,  what the hell is going on ?

the walls are moving again .

i’m not a fuckin’ lab rat here for your amusement !

don’t look at me like that .  you know i’m right .  you get it .

you got to do something that matters .

think of the most profound thing you’ve ever done .

i see the gleam in your eye ,  [ name ] .  you can’t fool me .

there  …  there you are .  i see you now .

bare hands can feel good ,  huh ?  but the blade makes for such a prettier picture .

how far down does it go ?

there’s blood everywhere ,  &  …  &  a body .

one of us is going to have to be bait .

you could use that as a weapon if need be .

what an excruciating way to go .

people can surprise you sometimes .

as always ,  i’ll be watching very closely .

hurry the fuck up !

it’s a forest ,  it could be anything .

can you not freak me out even more than i already am ?

i wasn’t expecting you .

you’re a selfish monster  …  always have been .

predictable little shit ,  i know you .

[ name ] !  i thought i lost you .

all good things must come to an end .

can you find your own way out ?

i have no doubt we’ll meet again in the future .

[edithmaslow]

GIDEON ADLON as PARKER SICK (2022) dir. John Hyams