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✦   𝐈𝐓 𝐈𝐒 𝐀 𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐓𝐇 𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐘 𝐀𝐂𝐊𝐍𝐎𝐖𝐋𝐄𝐃𝐆𝐄𝐃.

dialogue prompts taken from or inspired by the movie  PRIDE AND PREJUDICE (2005).   please feel free to change the sentences for pronouns and context as you see fit!

‘ do you not want to know who has taken it? ’ 

‘ I doubt I have any choice in the matter. ’

‘ have you no compassion for my poor nerves? ’

‘ so will you come to the ball tomorrow? ’

‘ if every person in this room does not end the evening completely in love with you then I am no judge of beauty. ’

‘ they are not all bad. ’ 

‘ one of these days, someone will catch your eye and then you’ll have to watch your tongue. ’

‘ do you dance? ’

‘ so what do you recommend, to encourage affection? ’

‘ only the deepest love will persuade me into matrimony. ’

‘ you’re a great deal too apt to like people in general, you know. ’

‘ I still cannot believe what he said about you. ’

‘ I doubt we shall ever speak again. ’

‘ oh,  please! it’s ten in the morning. ’

‘ do not be alarmed. excepting a sore throat, a fever, and a headache there is nothing much wrong with me. ’

‘ good lord, did you walk here? ’

‘ it’s all going according to plan. ’

‘ I never saw such a woman, she would certainly be a fearsome thing to behold. ’

‘ would you consider pride a fault or a virtue? ’

‘ my good opinion, once lost, is lost forever. ’

‘ I don’t know how to thank you. ’

‘ he can turn us out of the house as soon as he pleases. ’

‘ how happy for you, to possess the talent for flattering with such delicacy. ’

‘ shall we all look for some ribbon together? ’

‘ how do you like my ribbons for your ball? ’

‘ you may well be surprised, especially given our cold greeting this afternoon. ’

‘ oh no, it is not for me to be driven away. ’

‘ if you wish to avoid seeing me, you must go, not I. ’

‘ I hope never to encounter him. ’

‘ may I have the next dance? ’

‘ it would be most inconvenient since I have sworn to loathe you for all eternity. ’

‘ please advise me of what you would like most to hear. ’

‘ do you talk as a rule while dancing? ’

‘ I prefer to be unsociable and taciturn. ’ 

‘ why do you ask such a question? ’

‘ and what have you discovered? ’

‘ I hear such different accounts of you as puzzle me exceedingly. ’

‘ I hope to afford you more clarity in the future. ’

‘ what interesting relatives you have. ’

‘ almost as soon as I entered the house I singled you out as the companion of my future life. ’

‘ and now nothing remains for me but to assure you in the most animated language of the violence of my affections. ’

‘ you are too hasty!  you forget that I have made no answer. ’

‘ you could not make happy and I’m convinced I’m the last person in the world who could make you happy. ’

‘ go back now and say you’ve changed your mind! ’

‘ there’s no earthly reason why I shouldn’t be as happy with him as any other. ’

‘ not all of us can afford to be romantic. ’

‘ I’ve been offered a comfortable home and protection, there’s a lot to be thankful for. ’

‘ I’m plain and I have no money and no prospects. ’

‘ do not make yourself uneasy, about your apparel. ’

‘ your mother must have been quite a slave to your education. ’

‘ upon my word, you give your opinion very decidedly for so young a person. ’

‘ no excellence can be acquired without constant practice. ’

‘ you would be in nobody’s way, you know, in that part of the house. ’

‘ I am well enough acquainted with you, to know I cannot alarm you even should I wish it. ’

‘ I do not have the talent of conversing easily with people I have never met before. ’

‘ I came to  ___  with the single object of seeing you. l had to see you. ’

‘ I love you. Most ardently. ’

‘ I appreciate the struggle you have been through, and I am very sorry to have caused you pain. ’

‘ I’m sure that the feelings which, as you’ve told me, have hindered your regard, will help you in overcoming it. ’

‘ might I ask why, with so little endeavour at civility, I am thus repulsed? ’

‘ I suppose you suspect that his fortune had same bearing on the matter? ’

‘ what excuse can you give for your behaviour to him? ’

‘ you take an eager interest in that gentleman’s concerns! ’

‘ oh yes, your misfortunes have been very great indeed! ’

‘ you have ruined his chances, and yet treat him with sarcasm? ’

‘ so this is your opinion of me! thank you for explaining so fully. ’

‘ and those are the words of a gentleman? ’

‘ from the first moment I met you, your arrogance and conceit, your selfish disdain of the feelings of others, made me realize that you were the last person in the world I could ever be prevailed upon to marry. ’

‘ I shall not renew the sentiments which were so disgusting to you. ’

‘ what are men, compared to rocks and mountains? ’

‘ believe me, men are either eaten up with arrogance or stupidity, and if they are amiable they’re so easily led that they have no minds of their own whatsoever. ’

‘ take care, my love, that savors strongly of bitterness. ’

‘ I’m so sorry to intrude. they said the house was open for visitors. I had no idea… ’

‘ there is something pleasing about his mouth, when he speaks. ’

‘ you don’t mind delaying our journey for another day? ’

‘ but I know very well that nothing can be done. we have not the smallest hope. ’

‘ would I could help you. ’

‘ sir, I think it is too late. ’

‘ this is grave indeed. I will leave you. ’ 

‘ I forgot! I shouldn’t have said a word! ’

‘ I’m just glad that you come alone, because then I shall see less of you. ’

‘ not that I’m afraid of myself, but I dread other people’s remarks. ’

‘ oh my goodness! everybody behave naturally. ’

‘ whatever you do, do not appear overbearing. ’

‘ stop that racket and sit down! find yourself some work! ’

‘ oh lord. I shall have a seizure, I’m sure I shall. ’

‘ I return to town tomorrow. ’

‘ so soon? ’

‘ for when you were in town last winter you promised to take a family dinner with us. I have not forgot you see. at least three courses. ’

‘ well, I’m glad that’s over. ’

‘ we can now meet as indifferent acquaintances. ’

‘ you cannot think me so weak as to be in danger now. ’

‘ I think you are in great danger of making him as much in love with you as ever. ’

‘ I know this is all very untoward, but I would like to request the privilege of speaking with you. ’

‘ first, I have to tell you that I have been an unmitigated and comprehensive ass. ’

‘ thank the lord for that! I thought it would never happen. ’

‘ I knew she could not be so beautiful for nothing. ’

‘ can you die of happiness? ’

‘ bravo! that is the most unforgiving speech you’ve ever made. ’

‘ you can be at no loss to understand why I am here. ’

‘ I warn you, I am not to be trifled with. ’

‘ if you believed it impossible, I wonder you took the trouble of coming so far. ’

‘ you may ask the questions, which I may not choose to answer. ’ 

‘ you have insulted me in every possible way and can now have nothing further to say. I must ask you to leave immediately. ’

‘ I have never been thus treated in my entire life. ’

‘ for once in your life,  just leave me alone! ’

‘ I couldn’t sleep. ’

‘ how can I ever make amends for such behaviour? ’

‘ you must know  —  surely you must know, that it was all for you. ’

‘ you are too generous to trifle with me. ’

‘ my affections and wishes have not changed. ’

‘ one word from you will silence me forever. ’

‘ you have bewitched me body and soul and I love and love and love you. ’

‘ I never wish to be parted from you from this day on. ’

‘ your hands are cold. ’

‘ I thought you hated the man. ’

‘ but will that make you happy? ’

‘ I was wrong, entirely wrong about him. ’

‘ you mustn’t tell anyone. he wouldn’t want it. ’

‘ you do love him, don’t you? ’

‘ I cannot believe that anyone can deserve you. ’

‘ and how are you today, my dear? ’

‘ I wish you would not call me “my dear”. ’

‘ what endearments am I allowed? ’

‘ and what shall I call you when I’m cross? ’

‘ how are you this evening,  ____ ? ’     

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𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐀𝐆𝐄  𝐃𝐎𝐍'𝐓  𝐃𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐓  𝐌𝐄…  an  independent  and  private  roleplay  blog  for  grand  duchess  anastasia  nikolaevna  romanova  of  don  bluth's  anastasia.  influenced  by  history  and  the  lost  crown  by  sarah  miller.  21+  only.  est.  2013.  written  by  fae. …𝐃𝐎𝐍'𝐓  𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐍  𝐁𝐀𝐂𝐊  𝐍𝐎𝐖  𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐓  𝐖𝐄'𝐑𝐄  𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄!

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stardew portrait maker.

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quick stats.

birthname. anastasia nikolaevna romanova alias. anya mikhailova age. 17 ( b.1901 - d. 1918 ) diet. human blood abilities. basic vampire abilities status. nomadic

     In the year prior to their execution, the Romanovs were held in captivity at Ipatiev House in Yekaterinburg as Russia disintegrated into civil war. During this time, the Romanovs had very little contact with the outside world, much of their loyal staff and servants were dismissed, and many of their personal belongings were confiscated.

      However, it was during this time that the family began receiving correspondence from Tsarist supporters wishing to help the family escape captivity. The letters arrived in secret, stuffed in small parcels or tucked between the pages of a book to disguise their intent from the Bolsheviks. These letters continued for some months as the supporters discussed with the Imperial family on how they could possibly be rescued and seek refuge outside of Russia.

      One such supporter was a man named Mikhail. His family, or so he told the Romanovs, had been long-time supporters of the Imperial family for generations. Correspondence between Mikhail and the Romanovs continued as the White Army (Anti-Bolshevik forces, though not necessarily supportive of the Tsar) advanced on Yekaterinburg. Knowing that the Bolsheviks would fall to the better equipped forces of the White Army, Yurovsky– head of the Cheka– ordered the family to awake and dress.

      He told the Romanovs that they were being moved to a safer location in anticipation of the violence that would ensue when the White Army arrived. Once dressed, he had the family herded into the sub-basement of Ipatiev House. There, after several minutes of waiting, Yurovsky read off the order to have Nicholas and his family executed. Nicholas only had time to say “What?” before he was killed by several bullets to the chest. Alexei, Alexandra and Olga fell soon after. As smoke filled the room, the Bolsheviks left momentarily to let it clear. When they returned, they found the remaining grand duchesses still alive– protected by the jewels sewn into their corsets. Bolshevik soldiers finished them off with bayonets.

     Mikhail and his fellow supporters arrived several hours later as the bodies of the Imperial family were being carried to a truck. Acting quickly, they slaughtered the Bolsheviks present and searched desperately for any signs of life in the Imperial family. Anastasia was the only one found to still be breathing, but barely. With several bayonet wounds to her chest and stomach, she didn’t have long and Mikhail– seeing no other option– bit her.

       Anastasia awoke several days later. Mikhail explained what happened and who he was; a vampire. He and his coven mates had occupied rural Russia as far back as the reign of Tsar Michael I and had been adamant supporters of the Tsardom. Initially, Mikhail had wanted to rescue all of the Romanovs, and give them the chance to escape peacefully to live out the rest of their lives. Unfortunately, he had not arrived soon enough.

      After the explanation, Anastasia was devastated. Her family, murdered, and now she was going to live eternally, feasting on human blood. It went against the very nature of everything she had been taught. But, she was grateful to Mikhail all the same for saving her life, and she reconciled with herself that so long as she only hunted criminals, perhaps her soul wouldn’t be entirely damned. For the next few years, she stayed with Mikhail and his coven, learning about the new world she had been born into. As news of the Romanovs’ execution got around, rumours began to persist that one or more of the Imperial children had survived. Anastasia was the most prominent candidate, and suspicions began to arise. Fearing they would be outed, Mikhail and his coven relocated to Sweden where they stayed for the next few decades.

      Eventually, Anastasia felt she was ready to travel on her own for a while and see the world. She set off with a few belongings, and changed her name to Anya Mikhailova, in honour of the man who saved her life.

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what if i went crazy, went stupid and brought back my vampire verse

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𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐓𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐀𝐍𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐒𝐈𝐀   …   001

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♔    requested starter   ↪   @seachant

❝ Oh, this? ❞ 𝐀𝐍𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐒𝐈𝐀 𝐆𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐈𝐑𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐑 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐑 𝐎𝐍 𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐃𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐑. There's a fond, albeit somewhat sad, smile on her face as she picks it up and hands it over to the other woman to look at. ❝ It looks like a jewellery box, right? But... it actually holds a secret. Would you like me to show you? ❞

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the people casting the a.nastasias in these remakes and musicals not giving her the infamous fringe is my villain origin story

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𝐒𝐎  𝐘𝐎𝐔  𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐀  𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐓?

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rp partner: so idk how u feel about really dark threads and violence and gore and stuff but–

me, putting my finger against their lips: i’m in

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𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐧 — 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 .

Historically, the Imperial family primarily spoke English and German in their private lives, as Nicholas spoke Russian and Alexandra spoke German. The Tsarina did not learn Russian until after her betrothal to Nicholas II, and though she had a good accent, she spoke it very slowly. Thus, their children were brought up primarily speaking English. However, they were also well-versed in Russian, French and Italian. 

Anastasia, herself, knew very little German. Her former English teacher, Sydney Gibbes, once remarked upon meeting the imposter, Anna Anderson: 

“It was clear that she knew no Russian nor English, which were the two languages always used by the Imperial family, but on the contrary, she spoke German only, which was a language the true Grand Duchess Anastasia could not speak.”

An instance during her time entertaining wounded soldiers suggests that Anastasia had little knowledge of the language— soldiers were said to whisper ( in German ) as the Tsarina passed by, that she was the “German Bitch”, something that Anastasia and Maria did not understand until they brought it up to their sisters. They were scolded and said to never repeat it again. 

During their imprisonment at Ipatiev house in 1918, the Romanovs were forced to speak Russian at all times, as the guards could not understand English or German, and were afraid that they would discuss plans of escape.

In regards to my portrayal, Anastasia is fluent in Russian, English, and French. Her English and French is spoken with a strong accent, noticeable in her patterns of speech. Although she was once learning Italian, after the Revolution, and the years she spent with no memory of her life before it, she fell out of practise with the language and never picked it up again. She still has not learned German, and probably never will unless necessity dictates it. 

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i simply think a survival au where anya relocates to new york at the start of the 1920s/silent film era and pursues becoming an actress would be really neat.

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ANASTASIA  ;  A  Character  Sheet

BOLD  all  that  applies  to  your  muse.

•  eyes:  blue  |  green  |  brown  |  hazel  |  gray  |  gray-blue  |  other

•  hair:  blond  |  sandy  |  brown  |  black  |  auburn  |  red  |  grey  |  white  |  multi-color  |  other

•  body  type:  skinny  |  slender  |  slim  |  built  |  curvy  |  athletic  |  average  |  muscular  |  pudgy  |  overweight

•  skin:  pale  |  light  |  fair  |  freckled  |  tan  |  olive  |  medium  |  dark  |  discolored  |  other

gender:  male  |  female  |  trans |  cis  |  agender  |  demigender  |  genderfluid  |  other  |  doesn’t  like  labels

•  sexuality:  heterosexual  |  homosexual  |  bisexual  |  pansexual  |  asexual |  demisexual  |  other  |  unsure  |  doesn’t  like  labels

•  romantic  orientation:  homoromantic  |  heteromantic  |  biromantic  |  panromantic  |  aromantic  |  demiromantic  |  unsure  |  doesn’t  like  labels

•  species:  human  |  undead  |  shapeshifter  |  demon  |  angel  |  with  |  ghost  |  incubus  /  succubus  |  werewolf  |  mermaid  |  mutant  |  android  |  other  (  depends  on  verse  )

•  education:  high  school  |  college  |  university  |  master’s  degree  |  PhD  |  entirely  self  taught  |  ged  |  

•  i’ve  been:  in  love  |  hurt  |  ill  |  mentally  abused  |  bullied  |  physically  abused  |  tortured  |  brainwashed  |  shot

•  positive  traits:  affectionate  |  adventurous  |  athletic  |  brave  |  careful  |  charming  |  confident  |  creative  |  cunning  |  determined  |  forgiving  |  generous  |  honest  |  humorous  |  intelligent  |  loyal  |  modest  |  patient  |  selfless  |  polite  |  down-to-earth  |  diligent  |  romantic  |  moral  |  fun-loving  |  charismatic  |  calm

•  negative  traits:  aggressive  |  bossy  |  cynical  |  envious  |  shy  |  fearful  |  greedy  |  gullible  |  jealous  |  impatient  |  impulsive  |  cocky  |  reckless  |  insecure  |  irresponsible  |  mistrustful  |  paranoid  |  possessive  |  sarcastic  |  self-conscious  |  selfish  |  swears  |  unstable  |  clumsy  |  rebellious  |  emotional  |  vengeful  |  anxious  |  self-sabotaging  |  self-sacrificing  |  moody  |  peevish  |  angry  |  pessimistic  |  slacker  |  thick  skinned  |  overly  dramatic  |  argumentative  |  dangerous  |  prideful  |  gluttonous

•  living  situation:  lives  alone  |  lives  with  parents  or  guardian  |  lives  with  significant  other  |  lives  with  friends  |  drifter  |  homeless  |  lives  with  children  |  verse  dependent

•  parents/guardian:  mother  |  father  |  adoptive  |  aunt  |  uncle  |  foster  |  grandmother  |  grandfather  |  other

•  sibling(s):  sister(s)  |  brother(s)  |  none  |  other  |  biological  |  adopted

•  relationship:  single  |  crushing  |  dating  |  engaged  |  married  |  separated  |  it’s  complicated  |  verse  dependent

•  things  i’ve  done  before:  had  alcohol  |  smoked  |  stolen  |  done  drugs  |  self-harmed  |  starved  |  had  sex  |  had  a  threesome  |  had  a  one-night  stand  |  gotten  into  a  fist  fight  |  gone  to  a  hospital  |  gone  to  jail  |  used  a  fake  ID  |  played  hooky  |  gone  to  a  rave  |  killed  someone  |  had  someone  try  to  kill  them  |  verse  dependant

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tagging: whoever wants to do this!

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𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐀𝐆𝐄  𝐃𝐎𝐍'𝐓  𝐃𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐓  𝐌𝐄…  an  independent  and  private  roleplay  blog  for  grand  duchess  anastasia  nikolaevna  romanova  of  don  bluth's  anastasia.  influenced  by  history  and  the  lost  crown  by  sarah  miller.  21+  only.  est.  2013.  written  by  fae. …𝐃𝐎𝐍'𝐓  𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐍  𝐁𝐀𝐂𝐊  𝐍𝐎𝐖  𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐓  𝐖𝐄'𝐑𝐄  𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄!

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so @charroblanco got me curious about how hollywood stars were supposed to behave in the 1930s and 40s and holy crap there were so many rules. obviously, this only applied to hollywood actors and actresses and may not have been the same for mexican cinema or musicians, but still...

"Today, actors and actresses can work on one movie with one studio, then move on to a new studio for their next movie. But it was common during the Golden Age for film studios to discover talent and sign them to four- to seven-year contracts." It is also worthy to note that actors under contract were not allowed to turn down roles. Period. Even when the studio knew a movie would do bad.

"Many of the Old Hollywood stars you know and love—Marilyn Monroe, Rita Hayworth, Judy Garland, the list goes on—use stage names picked by the studios. MGM even held a contest to find and pick a name for their new star, Lucille LeSueur. The winner? Joan Crawford—and she reportedly hated it."

"Male actors... [were] expected to exude the ideals of a gentleman at all times. As a result, messy divorces, womanizing behavior, or anything illegal could have a serious impact on their careers."

"Their love lives were often arranged. Sham dates, as they were called back then, were a way for a studio to drum up publicity for upcoming pictures featuring their stars. While promoting Babes in Arms, Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland acted like a couple, but in real-life Rooney was a well-known playboy."

"Some of the rules put forth by the censorship [of 1934] were about on-screen kisses, as they were not meant to look too 'lustful,' which meant that they couldn't last longer than three seconds. Which explains all of those intense but short lip-locks in old movies."

this is just a few of them, and there were plenty more restrictions towards women than men, but talk about a totally different time. yikes.

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if the live action a.nastasia isn't cast as a redhead i will storm the mouse house my damn self.