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hi guys <3 this is just a reminder/invitation that ask memes are the easiest way to interact with me on my end and that you are more than welcome to request any of nini's verses that you're interested in writing in. you can access a list of her verses here (it needs a major update/overhaul). you're also more than welcome to toss a dynamic and vague plot idea at the end of the ask if youre like oh this could be fun if this were the circumstances :)

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JAMES CAMERON’S TITANIC (1997)

ROLEPLAY SENTENCE STARTERS PULLED FROM THE SCRIPT FOR THE ICONIC FILM TITANIC (1997). DELETED SCENES INCLUDED.

CHANGE gendered words and in-universe phrases as needed.

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“   You’re a treasure hunter. So what is the treasure you’re hunting? ”

“   She’s a goddamned liar! A nutcase! ”

“   ls there anything you'd like? ”

“   Well, here it is, the moment of truth. ”

“   I know how hard it is for people who care greatly for money to give some away. ”

“   This was mine. How extraordinary! It looks the same as the last time I saw it. ”

“   Just tell us what you can-- ”

“   I don't see what all the fuss is about. ”

“   Your daughter is much too hard to impress. ”

“   You act as if you're going to your execution. ”

“   Outwardly I was everything a well brought up girl should be. Inside, I was screaming. ”

“   You lost our money. I'm just trying to get it back. ”

“   Somebody's life's about to change. ”

“   We are the luckiest sons of bitches in the world! ”

“   Just another example of the men settin' the rules their way. ”

“   Do you know of Dr. Freud? His ideas about the male preoccupation with size might be of particular interest to you. ”

“   She’s a pistol. I hope you can handle her. ”

“   Stay back! Don't come any closer! ”

“   Don't presume to tell me what I will and will not do. ”

“   You're distracting me. Go away. ”

“   Don't be absurd. You'll be killed. ”

“   Come on. You don't want to do this. Give me your hand. ”

“   I've got you. I won't let go. ”

“   Women and machinery do not mix. ”

“   Good for you son, well done! ”

“   Perhaps you could join us for dinner tomorrow, to regale our group with your heroic tale? ”

“   I know you've been melancholy, and I don't pretend to know why. ”

“   It's for royalty. And we are royalty. ”

“   Open your heart to me. ”

“   I’m afraid I'm feeling a little tired. ”

“   Look, I'm running out of time. I need your help. ”

“   Maybe she wants to make peace with the past. ”

“   Could I speak to you in private? ”

“   So, you got a name by the way? ”

“   That's quite a moniker. I may have to get you to write that down. ”

“   I feel like such an idiot. It took me all morning to get up the nerve to face you. ”

“   Look, I know what you must be thinking! Poor little rich girl. What does she know about misery? ”

“   I was trapped in it, like an insect in amber. ”

“   Oh God, I am such an utter fool. ”

“   Please don't judge me until you've seen my world. ”

“   You have a gift — you see people. ”

“   I was hoping I'd catch you at tea. ”

“   Why can’t I be like you? ”

“   They didn't teach you that in finishing school? ”

“   Do you have the slightest comprehension of what you're doing? ”

“   You're about to go into the snakepit. I hope you're ready. ”

“   What are you planning to wear? ”

“   My, my, my... you shine up like a new penny. ”

“   I didn't recognize you. ”

“   Amazing! You could almost pass for a gentleman! ”

“   Remember, the only thing they respect is money, so just act like you've got a lot of it and you're in the club. ”

“   It’s a pity we’re both spoken for, isn’t it? ”

“   Where exactly do you live? ”

“   You find that sort of rootless existence appealing, do you? ”

“   It’s a big world, and I want to see it all before I go ”

“   Something like that teaches you to take life as it comes at you. To make each day count. ”

“   All life is a game of luck. ”

“   A real man makes his own luck. ”

“   What are you doing? I see you everywhere writing in this little book. ”

“   It'll be all business and politics, that sort of thing. ”

“   So you want to go to a real party? ”

“   You're not one of them. There's been a mistake. ”

“   Look! A shooting star. ”

“   My father used to say that whenever you saw a shooting star, it was a soul going to heaven. ”

“   What would you wish for? ”

“   I had hoped you would come to me last night. ”

“   You will never behave like that again! Do you understand? ”

“   I will not be made out to be a fool! Is this in any way unclear? ”

“   You are not to see that boy again, do you understand me? ”

“   Oh, stop it. You'll give yourself a nosebleed. ”

“   This is not a game! Our situation is precarious! ”

“   How can you put this on my shoulders? ”

“   How can you be so selfish? ”

“   We're women. Our choices are never easy. ”

“   Look, you're not supposed to be in here. ”

“   She's a goddess amongst mortal men. ”

“   You're a spoiled little brat! ”

“   You're the most amazingly astounding girl I've ever known. ”

“   You're amazing... and I know I have nothing to offer you. ”

“   I can’t turn away without knowing that you’ll be safe. ”

“   They've got you in a glass jar like some butterfly, and you're going to die if you don't break out. ”

“   Sooner or later the fire in you is going to go out. ”

“   It's not up to you to save me ”

“   I changed my mind. ”

“   I want you to draw me like one of your French girls. ”

“   I expect to get what I want. ”

“   I want to always remember this night. ”

“   You’re trembling. ”

“   I can feel your heart beating. ”

“   It doesn't make any sense. That's why I trust it. ”

“   There’s no cause for alarm. ”

“   Say, did I miss the fun? ”

“   Something serious has happened. ”

“   You can't be serious! We're in the middle of an emergency! ”

“   Don't listen to them... I didn't do this! You know I didn't! You know it! ”

“   I believe you may get your headlines. ”

“   Please dress warmly; it's quite cold tonight. ”

“   Please tell me the truth. ”

“   Tell only who you must. I don't want to be responsible for a panic. ”

“   Do you know who I am? ”

“   I'd rather be his whore than your wife. ”

“   That man tried to take advantage of me! ”

“   Help!! Somebody!! Can anybody hear me?! ”

“   I'll do this with or without your help. But without will take longer. ”

“   I'm through with being polite, goddamnit! I may never be polite the rest of my life! ”

“   So... how did you find out I didn't do it? ”

“   Where you go, I go. ”

“   Don’t argue with me; you know it does no good. ”

“   I will never forget you. ”

“   It seems we've been dealt a bad hand this time. ”

“   You're a good liar. ”

“   I always win. One way or another. ”

“   You're so stupid, you're such an idiot— ”

“   You jump, I jump, right? ”

“   What could possibly be funny? ”

“   Won't you even make a try for it? ”

“   We can't expect God to do all the work for us. ”

“   Shhh. Don't cry. It'll be over soon. It'll all be over soon. ”

“   No... don't say your good-byes. Don't you give up. Don't do it. ”

“   You're going to die an old lady, warm in your bed. Not here. Not this night. Do you understand me? ”

“   You must do me this honor... promise me you will survive... that you will never give up... no matter what happens... no matter how hopeless... promise me now, and never let go of that promise. ”

[inspotlight]

GIRL MEETS THE ASK MEME ↳ quotes from the disney channel show girl meets world.

"it only makes sense to me when I can get in trouble for it."

"we cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them."

"we're here to make somebody else happy."

"i think life puts people in front of us, so that we can be prepared for what happens next."

"hope looks great on you."

"don’t let your history be one of missed opportunities."

"if something that’s important to us today is so easily replaced by something else tomorrow, we have to wonder if it ever really had any value at all."

"it seems to me this isn’t a distraction at all. it’s a lifestyle."

"i’m not in control of anything. that’s what makes life so easy for me. when you think about it, nothing’s really my fault yet."

"as much as we think we show everybody who we are when we’re completely in charge of what happens, we find out who we really are when we’re not."

"the truith is, when you try to control life, life does its best to teach you not to."

"it's not intruding if you really want to hear."

"the best thing about being alive is to feel part of something."

"it’s funny about these things we hold on to and how life lets us know when it’s time to let it go."

"we have this one little life and for a lot of it, we just blow around in the wind. but if we’re lucky and we believe that life knows what’s best for us, sometimes we land on the right someone to talk to."

"the lives we’ve led until now have made us both wonder if life knows what it’s doing with us at all."

"learn from pompeii. as you live next to each other, understand that every once in a while, things explode."

"i have faith that in a new place you can learn from the people who have already been there."

"change fills my pockets with pennies of uncertainty."

"the truth is, people get comfortable with what’s familiar and when you get too comfortable, you don’t allow yourself room to grow."

"the worst thing you can do is fold your arms and refuse to accept what’s gonna come anyway."

"when you know you’re not good for people, you start not showing up, and then you don’t show up enough times, and it begins to feel like leaving until you do."

"only you get to decide when you quit."

"you had to take it out on somebody, i’m glad you felt safe enough to take it out on me."

"everyone has great gifts, and everyone has the potential to impact our world."

"don’t live under a label, it just gets in the way of who you are."

"what I think of myself is that it really bothers me what other people think of me."

"when you become someone else, even though you’re just acting, it’s impossible not to discover something you didn’t know before."

"when you have strong emotions for someone, it’s like you’re too close to see straight."

"maybe if you don’t hope for too much, but let yourself hope for one thing, it might actually happen."

"it’s not the big gestures that we do for other people that help us grow up, but the small choices you make for yourself."

"friends talk to each other, but real friends listen."

"being what other people want you to be is just a sword hanging over your head."

"i am a continuation. that's what history is about."

"ladies and gentlemen, i have achieved time travel!"

"being good at sports is just a matter of physics."

"don't you mess up america's most favorite thing with america's least favorite thing!"

"not everyone lives for theories and numbers."

"that's right, i lied right in yo face!"

"oh, yeah, we don't have walls... i told you we needed walls!"

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❝    nope,    we    definitely    wouldn't.    i'm    glad    we    work    so    well    together,    though.    best    partnership    i've    ever    had.    ❞    she    leaves    it    at    that,    hoping    he    doesn't    press    too    much    at    what    she    says.    his    fingers    in    her    hair    is    so    comforting.    it    really    does    remind    her    of    her    moms,    of    her    childhood,    of    home.    ❝    i'm    glad    it    was    you.    ❞    she    says    softly.    she    won't    elaborate,    though.    she    could    play    dumb    and    say    she    meant    she    was    glad    it    was    him    that    jenn    had    paired    her    up    with,    but    that    wasn't    what    she'd    meant.    at    least,    not    totally.    ❝    this    is    nice.    i    wish    i    felt    better,    but    i    love    this    movie.    ❞    she    was    cozy,    snuggled    up    with    ricky    like    this,    and    she    couldn't    help    but    be    nice    to    him.    she    didn't    want    to    get    too    used    to    this,    knowing    when    she    felt    better,    she'd    probably    turn    back    into    the    ice    princess    she'd    become,    but    for    now,    she    was    happy    to    blame    not    feeling    good    for    why    she    was    so    close    to    him.

being at her place like this, he doesn't want to get too comfortable, but he does anyway.    ❝    good- i mean... we wouldn't be partners if we couldn't work together, but... still. it's nice to hear. i think we do really work well together.    ❞    he chuckles, soft smile on his lips. and it really is nice to hear, any good thing she could say about him means a lot when she says it to him. they're sort of watching the movie, but at least for his part, not really, as he enjoys having her lay on him, his fingers lacing into her hair.    ❝    i'm really proud of us too.    ❞    and he knows he means it, but... he knows she does too. something about the way she says it...    ❝    we're doing well... and- i mean- look at where we are right now... this is nice.    ❞    maybe he shoudn't say it, but... he can't help the way his emotions come through with her. he loves her...

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BRIDGERTON SEASON ONE (EPISODES 5-8)

DIALOGUE SENTENCE STARTERS PULLED FROM SEASON ONE OF NETFLIX’S SERIES BRIDGERTON, ADAPTED FROM NOVELS BY JULIA QUINN.

CHANGE gendered words and in-universe phrases as needed.

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“   Are you feeling better, dearest? ”

“   You do not seem pleased. Whatever is wrong? ”

“   I knew there was something between you! ”

“   Well, tell me. Tell me everything! ”

“   You do not need to tell me anything. ”

“   You are getting what you always wanted. ”

“   It will be the grandest wedding of the year. ”

“   Has something happened? ”

“   I believe you will know what love feels like soon enough. ”

“   You think I am to follow in your footsteps? ”

“   Can there be a more dreadful fate? ”

“   The only thing I am grateful for is that I am not you, nor will I ever be. ”

“   I thought we shared an understanding with our discussions of the future. ”

“   My goodness! If anything, I am the one forcing him. ”

“   Love is surely the greatest force of all. ”

“   Nothing can stand between us. ”

“   It was a pleasure to know you. ”

“   I look forward to counting you as part of our family. ”

“   She does not owe me anything. ”

“   Have you not done enough? ”

“   I applaud you. I bring you flowers on each of my visits, and yet you still react with admirable surprise every time. ”

“   I shall need to bring you something unexpected. ”

“   Her happiness is your greatest concern. ”

“   I promise you will not be disappointed. ”

“   Oh, I do hope your wedding dress will be ready in time. ”

“   While you may be content to accept defeat, it is certainly not how I approach things. ”

“   I take that duty with the utmost seriousness. ”

“   You have always been a terrible shit. ”

“   Surely we must be able to do something? ”

“   Now, where is the dinner I was promised? ”

“   Please, come in. Make yourself at home. ”

“   Apologies. Have we met? ”

“   I see my reputation precedes me. ”

“   Feelings are irrelevant. Indeed, they're responsible for this mess. ”

“   You will seduce him? ”

“   He is not so little anymore. ”

“   After your meal, perhaps we could take a walk, like we used to do. ”

“   It is quite late for you to be up, too, is it not? ”

“   If you're nervous about the wedding, you need not worry. ”

“   I am not quite sure what you believe I am to do about it. ”

“   It was not love at first sight for either of us. ”

“   We found something far greater. We found friendship. ”

“   Her laughter brings me joy. ”

“   To meet a beautiful woman is one thing, but to meet your best friend in the most beautiful of women is something entirely apart. ”

“   I want her to be my wife. ”

“   Do you wish to marry this man? ”

“   I suppose congratulations are in order ”

“   I do hope you will remember my kindness in keeping secrets and repay me someday. ”

“   You can choose anyone but him. ”

“   Perhaps you would find it acceptable for me to live my life with a man who treats me like a mere beast? ”

“   I am beginning to feel a bit faint. ”

“   We should not be alone in here. ”

“   I know we have only known each other a short while, but… well, would you want to marry me? ”

“   You deserve a grand wedding. ”

“   I must say, I am honored and most grateful for your presence. ”

“   I hope you made the right choice. ”

“   You certainly enjoy spreading secrets, do you not? ”

“   Dear child, have you lost your wits? ”

“   I am flattered by your accusation, but it is simply not true. ”

“   What evidence have you gathered? ”

“   Tell me what you know. ”

“   What happened the other night? ”

“   I suppose I have put this conversation off for as long as I can. ”

“   Well, what do you recommend? ”

“   I'm sure you'll enjoy the peace and quiet. ”

“   I am going to miss all of you terribly. ”

“   I have a present for you. ”

“   I know we could not be any more different, but there is one thing we do share. ”

“   We need to rest before continuing on in the morning. ”

“   We should go down to dinner. ”

“   You have avoided my presence. ”

“   You have said all but a few words to me. ”

“   I could not bear witness to the misery I have caused you. ”

“   I cannot stop thinking of you. ”

“   From the mornings you ease, to the evenings you quiet, to the dreams you inhabit… my thoughts of you never end. ”

“   I am yours. I have always been yours. ”

“   You look angry and bothered. ”

“   It is you I cannot sacrifice. ”

“   I burn for you. ”

“   It has been so long since we have been blessed with your presence. ”

“   I am looking forward to making your acquaintance. ”

“   I'm no good at those things. I'll only make a fool of myself. ”

“   May I have everyone's attention? ”

“   Do you think this is a joke? ”

“   You are an ass. Do you know that? ”

“   I must make a good impression. ”

“   I am certain there is much left to see. ”

“   I found myself in continual awe of their beauty. ”

“   I knew you were flirting with her, but you flirt with plenty of young ladies. ”

“   I am not sure I have ever seen you so solemn and serious. ”

“   I was not prepared to let another of you fly the nest so soon. ”

“   It pains me you should think every compliment a mockery. ”

“   You think so little of me, I cannot bear it. ”

“   Please do not tell me you regret it. ”

“   I cannot condone your actions. ”

“   I am afraid that is not possible. ”

“   You have such a unique accent, and yet I have never asked where you're from. ”

“   I am not fooled by your little act. ”

“   I am sure we can find a solution to these difficulties, and I thank you for bringing them to our attention. ”

“   Oh, there, there, there, child. No need to cry. ”

“   I did not realize my absence would be felt this way. ”

“   You know, oddly enough, when I am actually in the presence of children, I forget all about my own concerns. They are the easiest company in the world. ”

“   I have all that I want just here. ”

“   I am very sorry. But this plan of yours, I find it wanting. ”

“   What were your favorite pastimes in the country? ”

“   Oh dear, what can the matter be? ”

“   You really are very good. You know that? ”

“   My own father does not want me. ”

“   Fool that I am, I truly thought that with your family, I might finally find acceptance. ”

“   We shall make our own family, you and me. ”

“   It is all I want. It is all I want in the world. ”

“   I wish we could be married this very minute. ”

“   We just have to make it to the border. ”

“   Are you missing home? ”

“   I will ensure everything is in order. I will ensure everything is done properly. ”

“   Should I have worn a different dress? ”

“   Perhaps I might ask your opinion on something? ”

“   I know I am new to the role, but I cannot imagine what I have done wrong so soon. ”

“   I will correct my mistake at once. I…I had no idea. ”

“   I am so very grateful for your guidance. ”

“   His childhood was not always easy. ”

“   Everyone talked as though it was her fault. ”

“   I thought you loved him. ”

“   Your love is an unrequited fantasy. ”

“   I should not have stayed away so long. ”

“   I'm at the end of the world with you ”

“   I trusted you more than anyone in this world, and you took advantage. ”

“   "Cannot" and "will not" are two entirely different things. ”

“   You chose this for yourself. ”

“   I thought you were prepared. ”

“   You took my future from me, the one thing I wanted more than anything. ”

“   I would have died for you! ”

“   Do you know — I even felt pity for you? ”

“   The ones we love have the power to inflict the greatest scars. ”

“   What thing is more fragile than the human heart? ”

“   I have learned that a grave fraud is afoot. ”

“   Should I really deliver the message? ”

“   You cannot believe I shall welcome you back into my bed after your lies and deception? ”

“   I would never dream of concealing the truth of such important matters. ”

“   I must return to my family immediately. ”

“   I will not let you out of my sight. ”

“   Hush, child, all will be well. ”

“   We are in just as perilous a position. ”

“   Perhaps if she can destroy a reputation… she can restore one too. ”

“   This is an emergency. ”

“   We do not require your assistance. ”

“   This may be the answer to all of our problems. ”

“   Pretending that nothing is amiss is the perfect way to lure the ignorant into submission. ”

“   I know you must think me a fool, but my heart pays no heed to mere logic. ”

“   When I think of her, I only want to be near her, to be with her… despite all reason otherwise. ”

“   Perhaps I can arrange a rendezvous. ”

“   It follows no reason or sense, does it? ”

“   Where have you been all night? ”

“   Do you understand me? That we no longer trust each other? ”

“   Thank you for joining us. ”

“   I did not come here to be shamed by you, nor anyone else. ”

“   You may think me a villain, but I did what I thought I must. ”

“   No one ever truly helped me, or guided me in a different direction. ”

“   You wish to know the cruelest part of your deception? ”

“   I see now that was all a lie. ”

“   We should tempt scandal more often. ”

“   Your duplicity comes so naturally. ”

“   Improvement is all a matter of practice. ”

“   How are you faring? ”

“   You have not heard what people have been saying. ”

“   All will be well again, I promise you. ”

“   I am sure you wish to avoid any further unpleasantness. ”

“   Judge not, lest we too be judged. ”

“   Something troubles you. ”

“   I know you are a grown woman now, but I am still your mother, and you can come to me when you need advice. ”

“   Well, then, share your thoughts. ”

“   I am merely trying to be of help. ”

“   For what it is worth, I am sorry. ”

“   I came here to apologize to you. ”

“   I wish it had not happened this way. ”

“   Why should he be the one to choose your future? ”

“   Do you really want to be alone? ”

“   I am quite capable of doing more than you think. ”

“   I have defeated the best, and I'm confident I shall continue to do so. ”

“   I think you would be wise to leave. ”

“   We shall teach you the rules. ”

“   Seems I have been blessed with some beginner's luck. ”

“   Would you just get to the point? ”

“   Do you not ever get tired of pretending to be so perfect? ”

“   We may not be perfect, but at least we keep our promises. ”

“   I'm trying to be a man of my word. ”

“   Well, you certainly make it look difficult. ”

“   Tell me why you are so adamant. ”

“   Your help is greatly appreciated, but there is nothing more you can do. ”

“   I’m not exactly in the mood for music and finery this evening. ”

“   I may have been a trifle harsh with you. And I'm sorry. ”

“   So you admit it now? You were acting a fool? ”

“   You may hurt now, but the pain will pass. ”

“   We live under constant threat of danger. ”

“   I risk my life every day for love. ”

“   It takes courage to live outside the traditional expectations of society. ”

“   I'm not bound by the rules of society. ”

“   You know not the future that awaits. ”

“   Don't you touch me. Stay away! Just leave me alone! ”

“   This time next week, our ruse will be well and truly over. ”

“   I shall begin practicing straightaway! ”

“   I would have expected this from anyone but you. ”

“   I am sorry for everything I have done and said. ”

“   I know I do not always say the right things, and then the things I do say, well… They are not always what you wish to hear. ”

“   However difficult forgiving someone may be, it is necessary to move forward. ”

“   However are we supposed to move forward from there? ”

“   I have come bearing grim news today. ”

“   I thought him a villain, but he was not. ”

“   We do not need to have this conversation. ”

“   You may not understand this now, but I am doing this for your own good. ”

“   You will be better off without me. ”

“   I cannot fight forever. ”

“   I merely showed him what he was capable of all along. ”

“   You still managed to put on quite a performance. “

“   What ever could be more honorable besides taking care of one's family? ”

“   You’re angry, but not with me. ”

“   What is this? And more importantly, how did you get it? ”

“   I believe I need a doctor. ”

“   This is preposterous and fantastical. ”

“   I want you there by my side. ”

“   For someone who hates ballgowns… you look exquisite in one. ”

“   I am merely glad you came. ”

“   I suppose I should thank you. ”

“   We did not expect to see you here. ”

“   Are you enjoying your evening? ”

“   I did not see it at first, but I know you were only trying to prevent me from heartache. ”

“   I wish to tell you something. ”

“   It was actually you who inspired me. ”

“   Oh, um… What was it you wished to say? ”

“   I need you to take me somewhere. ”

“   My imagination was the furthest I could allow myself to go. ”

“   I am looking out for myself. ”

“   What I know is that you are lost, and I cannot allow you to set me adrift as well. ”

“   It is a choice, dearest, one that is never too late to make. ”

“   I cannot tell you how much peace and comfort that brings to me. ”

“   There is nothing you cannot do. ”

“   I know that this is not what you had envisioned for the evening. ”

“   Just because something is not perfect does not make it any less worthy of love. ”

“   He made you believe that you needed to be without fault in order to be loved, but he was wrong. ”

“   I am tired of pretending. ”

“   I cannot continue acting as if I… as if I do not love you. ”

“   I love all of you, even the parts that you believe are too dark and too shameful. ”

“   You may think you are too damaged and too broken to ever allow yourself to be happy, but you can choose differently. You can choose to love me as much as I love you. ”

“   I do not want to be alone. ”

[inspotlight]

❝    yeah,    i    think    it's    going    to    be    a    lot    of    us    disappearing    for    a    break    between    talking    to    people.    ❞    she    says    with    a    laugh    and    a    shake    of    her    head.    she    hated    schmoozing,    but    it    got    them    their    endorsements,    and    it    got    donations    made    to    their    skating    club,    and    that    was    important.    and    since    she    and    ricky    were    the    main    draw    right    now,    they'd    be    expected    to    do    a    lot    more    talking.    they    were    on    fire,    at    the    top    of    their    game.    ❝    it'll    be    good    to    get    some    coffee    before    we    have    to    be    high    energy    for    people    we    don't    know.    if    i    could    have    a    shot    of    tequila    before    this    thing,    i'd    probably    be    much    better    at    talking    to    everyone.    ❞    she    teases,    sighing    softly.    she    got    nervous    meeting    new    people    and    when    they    wanted    something    from    her,    it    only    made    it    worse.    at    least    she'd    gotten    used    to    the    reporters    at    competitions    over    the    years,    but    donors    were    another    thing    entirely.    it    was    scary.    she    squeezes    his    hand,    just    happy    to    have    this    bit    of    affection    as    the    leave    the    tailor    and    head    toward    the    coffee    shop.

    ❝    oh yeah- i mean- we're not the only ones who aren't super interested in talking to- 'john from the byu endowment' or whoever else they're bringing around to try to get money from this year.    ❞   they're not really the poster children to try to get that kind of money anyway, but- the public doesn't exactly know what they get up to behind closed doors. and unlike some of their fellow competitors from their rink, the two of them grew up in salt lake their whole lives. he knows nini, for all the parties he's seen her at, isn't really all that interested in talking to a ton of people. it doesn't feel like her...

it does surprise him when she reaches for his hand, but it's a welcome surprise, and he's happy to take it as they walk out of the tailor shop together. just- being close like this... this small bit of closeness, touch, affection, makes him feel so good. it's nice- to feel like she might love him like he loves her.    ❝    coffee shop sounds good if you're cool with that? stay closer to where we need to end up- 'cause yeah- we have to be on time to this thing, unfortunately.    ❞    or early, like she says. it's just how these things go. they've got to be responsible for their skating careers, and that means more than just the skating.

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Friendship Starters, Vol. 2

(Sentences for friends, with an assortment of feelings. Adjust phrasing where needed)

"That look in your eye is a pain in my ass. You know that, right?"

"You're an only child, aren't you?"

"Take it from me, you need some fun!"

"You're too much of a nice boy. Let's let the bad boy out for a bit!"

"What sort of trouble are you up to now, hm?"

"I've always thought of you as one of the good ones."

"It's my birthday today."

"Now, whatever you do, don't get excited."

"You know, you don't have to keep humouring me like this."

"Can I ask you a personal question?"

"Is it your plan to stay a while?"

"Do you remember the day we met?"

"What I don't understand is why my best friend can't be happy for me!"

"Oh, I was going to say, we should do something for your birthday! A proper party!"

"You know I'll find out what you're up to, don't you?"

"You have to admit that your social life has been a bit anaemic as of late."

"I'm your best friend, and half the time, I don't understand you!"

"You're more like him than you want to admit."

"I just wanted to be your friend."

"If you'd like, you could stay here"

"I was wondering when you'd grow bored of ignoring my calls!"

"Never would have figured you for a motorcycle guy."

"Is everything okay? You seem annoyed about something."

"Is that what we are? Friends?"

"Am I ever going to live this down?"

"I'm sorry my mum asked so many rude questions. Don't take it personally."

"You know, in some cultures, it’s considered almost rude for one friend to spy on another."

"You value our friendship more than your ethical responsibilities."

"Are you going to ignore me all day again?"

"Hey, you know what you need? A night out on the town!"

"Why are you being weird with me again? I thought we weren't doing that anymore."

"We've always done things together. Why does that suddenly have to stop?"

"You're trying to objectively measure how much I value our friendship?"

"Every time I go to one of your parties, I end up embarrassing myself in some new and unexpected way."

"Let's play truth or dare!"

"We make rather a good team, you and I."

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Royalty Sentences, Vol. 1

(Sentences for royal muses. Adjust phrasing where needed)

"The weight of the crown is heavier than anyone can imagine."

"Nothing lasts forever. Even the longest, most glittering reign must come to an end someday."

"Only in death does duty end."

"Everything I do, I do for my country."

"You look like you're carrying the weight of the world."

"A true leader listens to the voices of their people."

"The legacy of a monarch is measured not in wealth or power, but in the hearts of their subjects."

"Kings aren't supposed to think."

"There's all sorts of gossip in the press about you."

"Does the burden of responsibility ever ease?"

"To rule, there must be love."

"Do you dance?"

"None of us can do exactly as we please."

"Our traditions define us."

"If he thinks that being King gives him the right to say what he likes, he is a bloody fool."

"I shall, of course, give my absolute loyalty to my leader."

"There's a thin line between obligation and obsession."

"Can duty truly bring honour?"

"Everything I do, all my work, I do for the good of the country."

"The crown is my inherited burden."

"The crown is not a prize to be claimed, but a duty to be fulfilled."

"The life of royalty is a performance that is always under scrutiny."

"Power may be inherited, but it must be earned to be respected."

"Must you always sacrifice your happiness for your sense of duty?"

"To rule through fear is inefficient."

"Duty should be a choice, not an obligation."

[inspotlight]

❝    two    weeks    will    fly    by...    it'll    be    over    before    we    even    know    it.    ❞ she    says,    voice    small    as    her    lip    quivers.    she's    happy    that    things    are    finally    going    to    go    back    to    how    they    were    always    meant    to    be.    soon    enough,    they    won't    have    to    worry    as    much.    she'd    much    rather    be    in    his    arms    right    now    than    separated    by    all    this    distance,    but    knowing    it's    almost    over    and    they'll    be    reunited    soon    enough    feels    good.    she    can    wait.    she    has    to,    of    course,    but    she'll    survive    the    wait.    

❝    somewhere    warm,    with    good    food,    with    a    nice    place    to    sit    out    in    the    sun    for    a    while.    that    sounds    so    good.    just    you    and    me    together.    ❞    there    were    so    many    nice    places    they    could    go    to    get    away,    and    she    knew    once    her    breakup    was    publicized,    people    would    be    clamoring    for    more    information.    she    wanted    to    be    away    from    los    angeles    when    that    happened.    she    knew    all    the    lies    brody    was    going    to    tell    and    she    didn't    need    to    be    around    for    reporters    to    ask    any    questions.    ❝    yeah...    he's    not    very    comforting,    so    i    try    not    to.    you    know    how    i    am    when    i'm    upset,    and    he    doesn't    care    for    that.    childish,    he'd    called    it...    ❞    brody    had    done    such    a    one-eighty    after    they'd    been    dating    for    a    few    months,    and    nini    knew    back    then    that    she    should    have    turned    and    ran,    but    she'd    felt    stuck.    to    have    to    have    lawyers    just    to    get    out    of    a    relationship    when    she    wasn't    even    married    felt    so    stupid,    but    her    career    was    at    risk    if    she    upset    brody    or    his    uncle.    she    knew    they    could    ruin    her    career.    she    knew    it.    ❝    i'm    just    happy    that    you're    going    to    be    here    all    night.    even    if    you're    just    on    the    phone,    it's    closer    than    we've    been    in    a    long    time,    and    i    just...    need    you.    i    need    my    best    friend    more    than    anything.    ❞    it    felt    good    to    know    he    was    here    for    her.    not    just    on    the    phone,    but    always    in    her    corner,    always    rooting    for    her    and    doing    what    he    can    to    make    things    better.

    ❝    okay. two weeks. and then you can come over here and i'll hold you. and you can see your lawyers and get this over with... i promise i'll take care of you. i'd really, really love to see you... so- i'll do whatever i need to to help you, okay?    ❞    he wants her to know he's there for her. in any way she might want him to be. he does want her back, but above all else, he wants her to be okay. to be happy. nini's his best friend. she deserves better than this. and his heart is hers, and it sounds like she wants that too, which... does feel good. knowing she loves him. and that when she gets away from brody... she'll be his again. they deserve that.

    ❝    i think you definitely deserve a vacation- so... i'd love to take you someplace warm and tropical. hawaii... the bahamas... i don't care. just- someplace pretty where we can get some peace and quiet. i'm definitely interested.    ❞    it admittedly feels good to see her checking him out. maybe its not fair to be thinking like this... feeling this way about her, when she's with someone, but- he was with her first. and he'll be with her when this is over. and it's just thoughts...    ❝    i'm interested in doing anything with you, honestly. everything with you...    ❞    at her words he nods, and now she can see his face when he does.    ❝    it's okay. i might cry too... but- you really deserve to be able to cry. to let it out of your system... you've held it all in for so long... and you know you're always safe to share your feelings with me. you can cry into my shirt and put on my hoodie and just- be comfortable.    ❞     and while tonight they can't be together... they can be on facetime like this... and they can feel this closeness through the few miles between them.    ❝    i love you, nini. i hope you sleep better tonight, knowing i'm here... i love you and i'm yours when you're ready.    ❞    it feels good, knowing there's a plan too.

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❝    ahh,    yes,    the    good    old    days.    ❞    she    teases,    draping    an    arm    over    his    shoulders.    college    was    going    so    well.    she    didn't    miss    high    school,    even    though    she    always    heard    those    were    supposed    to    be    the    best    days    of    her    life.    she    was    enjoying    college    a    lot    more.    they    were    almost    done    with    their    freshman    year    and    they'd    be    moving    in    together    over    the    summer.    she    was    excited    for    the    life    they'd    been    building    together.    she    understood    what    he    meant,    though.    she    looked    at    him    sometimes    and    saw    the    love    story    that    had    unfolded    over    so    many    years,    until    they'd    finally    started    dating    sophomore    year.    ❝    i    do    think    about    the    homecoming    games    and    dances    and    prom    a    lot    when    i    look    you    and    reflect    on    our    love    story.    we've    had    so    many    cool    experiences    together.    ❞

@melodyplucked

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❝    yeah,    yes,    hi!    it's    so    nice    to    meet    you!    ❞    nini    exclaims,    returning    clem's    hug.    it's    so    nice    to    meet    one    of    mimi's    older    friends.    ❝    we're    really    liking    it    so    far.    the    city    is    beautiful,    it's    nice    to    be    able    to    hang    out    with    logan    and    ellie    a    bit    more,    and    mimi's    been    around,    too.    we're    getting    to    know    anthony    better,    too,    which    is    nice.    and    his    brother    is    on    broadway    as    well,    so    it's    nice    to    have    that    connection.    how've    you    been?    it    wasn't    too    much    trouble    getting    here,    was    it?    the    traffic    has    been    crazy.    ❞    los    angeles    has    such    a    different    kind    of    traffic,    and    nini    hadn't    been    prepared    for    the    subway    and    the    taxis    and    everything    else    that    made    new    york    city    seem    so    insane.

@inspotlight

    ❝    oh my gosh- you must be mimi's friend- nini right? the matching nicknames are just the cutest.    ❞    clem beams, going in to hug the slightly younger girl.    ❝    so nice to meet you. welcome to new york! how are you and your boyfriend liking it so far? i'm so excited for your show- i mean... la la land adapted for the stage? i'm sure it'll be to die for.    ❞    fellow broadway performer eager to see a new show hopefully hit the ground running. clementine's stepbrother had dated ellie back in the day, and their families had stayed close, hence logan and ellie suggesting she reach out to get dinner and drinks with nini now that she's in new york.

[inspotlight]

welcome to pineridge — a one of a kind ski experience located in salt lake city, utah. catering to the elite, pineridge is giving winter holiday destinations like aspen a run for their money. you can find skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, snowball fight arenas, and so much more here.

pineridge is a winter-based group verse, taking place at a ski resort. whether your character is a guest or an employee, we expect they'll find something to get up to at our resort. please be advised, this is a mutuals-only group verse with no duplicate faceclaims. there is to be no out of character drama. we will have a discord for ooc interactions, as well as a text thread for characters. interactions will take place on tumblr.

to join, please send the following directly to @inspotlight's ims.

[character name] is [age years old] and uses [insert pronouns]. [name] is an [employee/guest] and [works at/resides in] [job/room number]. [name] is portrayed by [faceclaim] and played by [name, age, pronouns].

under the cut, you can see who's already at pineridge —

nini salazar-roberts is 19 years old and uses she/her pronouns. nini is an employee and works at the pineridge spa. nini is portrayed by olivia rodrigo and played by hales, 29, she/her. | @inspotlight

daisy slade is 21 years old and uses she/her pronouns. daisy is a guest and resides in room 517. daisy is portrayed by natalie alyn lind and played by hales, 29, she/her. | @famefckr

ricky bowen is 19 years old and uses he/him pronouns. ricky is an employee and works as a snowboard instructor. ricky is portrayed by joshua bassett and played by kenna, 23, she/her. | @melodyplucked

isobel 'bo' park is 23 years old and uses she/her pronouns. isobel is an employee and works at the bakery. isobel is portrayed by jeon somi and played by mimi , she/they, 24! | @fairybit

[inspotlight]

❝    we've    had    some    fun    nights    at    after    parties...    ❞    she    says    softly,    looking    up    at    him    with    a    soft    smile    on    her    lips.    like    the    night    of    the    christmas    party    at    the    rink.    going    to    the    after    party    and    cutting    out    early    to    make    an    extremely    late    dinner    at    her    apartment.    ❝    i'm    ready    for    people    to    know.    i    don't    want    to    hide    anymore.    i    want    everyone    to    know    how    much    you    mean    to    me.    ❞    hands    lift    to    cup    his    face,    pressing    a    few    kisses    to    his    lips    in    quick    succession,    finally    content    with    anyone    around    them    seeing    how    much    she    does    love    him.    they'll    make    the    official,    more    personal    announcement    to    their    friends,    and    she's    excited    for    that,    despite    how    much    she    knows    she's    going    to    be    judged    for    her    attitude    over    the    past    few    years.    ❝        home.    you    are    my    home,    bowen.    ❞    she    teases,    kissing    him    once    more    before    she    sighs    softly    and    pulls    away.

    ❝    it'll be fun. i do love an after party.    ❝    ricky says with a laugh and a bright grin.    ❝    yeah? i'd really love that. i think it'd be nice to let people know we're together.    ❞    and it's very nice to know she wants people to know. that she's ready for more people to know about them. with all they've gone through, just knowing it themselves is nice, but... he likes that other people are starting to know more and more. being in her embrace, holding her close, it feels good. and it feels good that she doesn't care who's watching too. they're at a competition, they skated well, and they're happy and in love. the love in her eyes is so obvious, and he knows that she does feel the same way. he's happy to wait for her to say it out loud again until she feels ready. it's enough to know.    ❝    i'm excited to go home and cuddle you tonight too.    ❞    it's been really nice, being home together.

[inspotlight]

mmmmm why do i click on a tag and it only fills in what i searched to get that tag to show up instead of the actual tag ive been using... im going to bed ive been through enough in the last hour im tired

[inspotlight]

❝    pretty    cocky    for    someone    so    single.    ❞    she    says,    lifting    an    eyebrow    at    him.    and    yet,    she's    perched    on    his    lap    on    the    couch    in    tori's    living    room,    his    arms    wrapped    around    her    waist,    and    she    has    no    intention    of    moving.    she    is    his.    he's    not    wrong.    her    heart    has    belonged    to    him    since    the    very    first    day.    she    wasn't    about    to    admit    that    now,    but    it    was    still    true.    as    her    hands    rest    clasped    around    his    at    her    waist,    she    starts    to    think    about    her    escape    plan    to    get    out    of    his    arms    and    this    conversation.    as    she    draws    a    blank,    though,    she    knows    she    doesn't    really    want    to    get    up.    ❝    can    i    sip    of    your    drink?    ❞    she    asks,    looking    down    at    him,    that    sweet    smile    on    her    face    she    brings    out    when    she    wants    something,    batting    her    eyes    at    him.

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[inspotlight]

GENERIC FANTASY PROMPTS *  assorted dialogue for any fantasy setting

you are a descendent from an ancient royal line.

can you joust?

this is not a question of bravery.

are you too cowardly to take a life?

hand me my sword.

the sheets feel scratchy.

you could have got us killed!

if you had kept to the plan, those knights might be alive right now.

together, we have a chance to take back what is ours.

would you ride into town with me?

you're playing with fire.

you should be on the throne.

perhaps we never should have come.

did you bring your bow?

you take one more step, traitor, and i'll chew you to splinters.

are you fit to compete, or shall the forfeit stand?

thank you, my lord.

i will deal with you when this is over.

you have to go alone.

we have some work to do.

it's an ambush!

why are they all staring at us?

were you robbed?

clean your sword.

i must look for a suitor.

i know where your allegiance lies.

pick up your sword.

you're not going to kill me?

what do you propose we do, your majesty?

the path takes us through there.

i will probably die on this quest.

even the peasants can marry for love.

your people love you.

i just learned this spell. can i show you?

are you with me?

how many more must die for the throne?

why don't we discuss the matter later?

what are you wearing to the ball tonight?

do not shush me!

be careful on those roads. there's been a report of bandits.

i'm not worthy of the throne.

how do i know your promise will be kept?

take the sword to the tower.

is that your horse?

i hear there's going to be a royal ball.

it was said to be magic.

no one has ever taken that castle.

what a waste of brandy.

is there a way down?

do you hear talk of a dragon?

you knowingly endangered a member of the royal family.

on a horse, with a lance... you're unbeatable.

some day, i'll be a knight.

there's an army out there, and it's ready to follow you.

hold your tongue or lose it.

you're no longer a myth. you're starting to mean something.

admiring the castle again, i see. isn't it beautiful?

tonight, evil has met its match.

you make me feel like a poet.

i'll ride with you.

this kingdom is better off without the lot of you!

why were they trying to kill you?

no one ever comes back from the woods.

i think it's time we found out what's going on.

i will not lose.

how about a little target practice?

you were right to fear the woods.

choose your last words carefully!

the time for pleasantries is through.

run, and i will run with you.

they wanted to arrange my marriage.

will you dance with me?

i'm sure when i'm older, i'll understand.

you know what we have to do.

what do you think? now that you know what i am?

you speak of what you do not know.

my parents were peasants.

we have a long journey ahead of us.

we should have killed them when we had the chance.

you might find this land a more savage place than you remember.

do you even know how to use that thing?

you have to be of noble birth to compete!

i didn't want to be at the celebration.

i can do magic.

are those catapults?

do you know any spells?

i'm not supposed to be seen with people like you.

minotaurs? they're real?

try and take them then.

help me fetch my arrows.

i'm afraid i'm not worthy of you.

i hear you have a quest for me.

sit with me and drink.

that's a bit of a long story.

there is no way that i am fighting.

i challenge you to a duel.

i wonder who lived here.

maybe it's time you had this back.

you have a traitor in your midst.

meet me in the castle gardens tonight, after the sun sets.

the king sent me.

you stole from the castle?

[inspotlight]

taylor swift lyrics, ttpd: the anthology edition, part two

i look in people's windows

▸ i had died the tiniest death. ▸ i spied the catch in your breath. ▸ i still ponder what it meant. ▸ does it feel alright to not know me? ▸ i'm addicted to the 'if only'. ▸ i look in people's windows like i'm some deranged weirdo.

the prophecy

▸ i got cursed like eve got bitten. ▸ i guess a lesser [person] would've lost hope, a greater [person] wouldn't beg. ▸ please, i've been on my knees. ▸ i don't want money, just someone who wants my company. ▸ who do i have to speak to about if they can redo the prophecy? ▸ i'm feeling like the very last drops of an ink pen. ▸ even statues crumble if they're made to wait. ▸ i'm so afraid i sealed my fate.

cassandra

▸ in the streets there's a raging riot. ▸ when the truth comes out it's quiet. ▸ do you believe me now? ▸ they say, what doesn't kill you makes you aware. ▸ they knew. they knew the whole time. ▸ blood's thick but nothing like a payroll. ▸ i was onto something. they all said nothing. ▸ no one heard. not a single word was heard.

peter

▸ is it something i did? ▸ i thought it was just goodbye for now. ▸ you said you were gonna grow up then you were gonna come find me. ▸ promises oceans deep but never to keep. ▸ are you still a mind reader? ▸ life was always easier on you than it was on me. ▸ we both did the best we could do underneath the same moon. ▸ love's never lost when perspective is earned. ▸ the shelf life of those fantasies has expired. ▸ forgive me, [name], please know that i tried to hold on to the days when you were mine.

the bolter

▸ i can confirm i made a curious child. ▸ excellent fun till you get to know them. ▸ oh, we must stop meeting like this. ▸ all my fucking lives flashed before my eyes. ▸ i've been many places with men of many faces. ▸ hearts are mine for the breaking. ▸ there's escape in escaping.

robin

▸ long may you reign. ▸ you're an animal. you are bloodthirsty. ▸ way to go, tiger. ▸ you look ridiculous and you have no idea. ▸ buried down deep and out of your reach the secret we all vowed to keep from you. ▸ you have no room in your dreams for regrets. ▸ the time will arrive for the cruel and the mean. ▸ you'll learn to bounce back just like your trampoline.

the manuscript

▸ i'm not a donor but i'd give you my heart if you needed it. ▸ if the sex is half as good as the conversation is, we'll soon be pushing strollers. ▸ afterward i only ate kids' cereal. ▸ years passed like scenes of a show. ▸ looking backwards might be the only way to move forward. ▸ at last, i know what the agony has been for. ▸ now and then i re-read the manuscript but the story isn't mine anymore.