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‘ eh, no, my social skills are trash, that's all. ’ and truthfully, no one was a stranger to death, but he did not want the capacity to know everyone's name, age, and time of passing. it sounded like endless, unyielding torture—and more of a headache than he desired. some things were better handled with a dash of ignorance, and a little surprise never killed him. how could it? he was already dead.

‘ it's fine, you'll sense me next time. ’ as for the peace of this night, his arms folded, giving a slight stretch of his tight shoulders. [ how could a revenant even be tense? ]

‘ peaceful? no, not in my line of work. all the psychos come out at night. ’ the right corner of his lips curled. ‘ though you don't have to worry about me, i've already been punished. ’ his head turned, glancing over. ‘ what of you? are you one of those burdened warriors who prefers the night? ’

           a spirit.   sometimes she felt like it.   but she was the one always being haunted, whether by regret or by grief.   being a spirit might allow her to be the one haunting, for once.    ❝  quite the odd question to inquire of a stranger, hmm ?  i was not aware i had company.  ❞    ears flick briefly and subtle.  maybe it's the ominous feeling of the voidsent that she was contracted to that might make someone think she could be a spirit or otherwise, but most people weren't so keen to sense such an unnatural shift in her existence.  she wasn't about to divulge that information, either.  she never minded speaking, but kehda preferred to keep herself at arms length from others.  it felt more natural for her, whether it was by instinct or nature.    

           ❝  it's peaceful at night, is it not ?  although to answer your question -- no, i am not a spirit.  ❞

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for all intents and purposes, jae could've been considered an entry-level office worker with the way he was sent out to merely observe. what the heavens did not know confused and frightened them, so—whether rightfully or not—information must be obtained and archived. it was the most tedious part about being a reaper, next to the endless mounds of paperwork.

his mind was far too active to sit there and watch someone's every move, and like everything else, beings of all calibers could sense when they were watched—it was a basic survival mechanism and would alter the results he needed. he opted to skip out altogether, easing through the veil separating life and death to announce his presence. . .except. . .it was a peculiar aura @moonsworn carried. and that only meant more work. great.

‘ the heavens sent me to observe your potential. can you do me a favor and participate willingly ? ’

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god, these humans were getting tinier with every generation. it was almost annoying having to adjust his pace every two minutes lest he topple over @youthblooms. well, he'd worry about that if he were tangible. it was the first day of his new assignment, a death spirit guarding this. . .little mortal. he had a few too many infractions recently, and his superiors had the bright idea to humble him. no killing, no hunting, no escorts until he showed evidence of rehabilitation. yeah, good luck to them. he didn't even know what the damn word meant. but for the time being, he kept on their heels, wondering if his presence would set off any alarms. or was everyone in this modern world just clueless?

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and what, pray tell, was this creature supposed to be? a spirit? or some sort of humanoid feline? jae had enough sense not to engage, at least not directly, but the fact that he was curious at all stirred him. it was such an ancient feeling, and not always a good one. he needn't become involved, he knew that, but these lands were foreign, and while he had met many a strange being in his lifetime, for some reason his legs carried him forward anyhow. crossing over into the mortal plane, from spirit to flesh, burgundy eyes glinted under an overgrown dark fringe. for a second, he took solace in the moon, full and incandescent overhead before his line of sight lowered, resting on @idealhost.

‘ you a spirit. . . ? ’

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time is freeing up so i'm opening jae for interactions. like this for a short, unplotted starter.

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PROMPTS FOR CHECK INS *  assorted dialogue for checking with someone to see if they're okay, find out what's going on, etc etc., adjust as necessary

do you have everything you need for your trip?

how have you been since i last saw you?

pretty sure you never told me what happened.

while you're doing that, why don't you fill me in?

you're the only person that cares to ask how i am.

when's the last time you slept?

i won't tell a soul if you tell me what happened.

i just want to make sure you're okay.

i haven't spoken to you in quite some time.

could you give me a rundown of what happened?

i'd like to know what's going on.

what am i walking into?

it's not as bad as it looks.

you can trust me with the truth.

let me take a look at your injury.

you haven't slept in days. i can tell.

thank you for checking on me.

are you feeling better than you were the last time i saw you?

i'm just checking on you.

not trying to bug you. just wanted to know what's going on.

at least fill me in before you go.

walk me through what we're dealing with.

i hear you've got a plan?

do you need anything?

you can tell me anything.

i'll live.

let me grab you something to drink.

thank you for asking how i am.

when's the last time you ate?

that wound doesn't look too good.

would you relax for a second? i'm just checking on you.

that was a lie. try again and tell me the truth this time.

you're forgetting how well i know you.

you can't lie to me. i know all your tells.

stop bullshitting me and tell me what's really going on.

what are you hiding from me?

keep talking. i want to hear everything.

to tell you the truth, i'm struggling a bit here.

i think i deserve some honesty here.

i just want to check on you.

i'll come by in an hour and see how you're doing.

while i'm gone, [name] will be by to check on you.

can you let me care about you for two seconds?

you're terrible at keeping secrets from me.

you seem upset. what happened?

how long have you been dealing with this?

thanks for stopping by.

this sounds a lot worse than i expected.

you've been dealing with this alone, haven't you?

i've told you everything i know.

let me cook for you at least.

you look half-starved.

are you cold? why are you shaking?

there's more to the story that you're not saying.

why do you keep evading my questions?

that's not all there is, right?

so that's what they've been hiding.

thank you for being honest with me.

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HURT / COMFORT : STARTERS

a collection of quotes, phrases, and sayings for when your muse needs a little TLC. change & alter as needed.

THE HURT:

“Nah, it’s not that bad. I’ve had worse.”

“I don’t think I can walk that far… or at all.”

“I’m fine. I don’t need your help.”

“Will you stay with me? Just until I fall asleep?”

“I’m sorry, I’m just—I’m just really tired.”

“I don’t need a break. I’m okay.”

“It was my fault. It was all my fault.”

“I think I need help.”

“So, I don’t think I’m dying, or anything, and it’s probably not that serious, but… I’m kinda bleeding. A lot.”

“Is the room spinning right now, or is that just me?”

“No, I’m okay, I just… I hit my head. Really hard. I’ll be okay, just give me a second.”

“I’m not sick! I’m fine!”

“No, I don’t think any of my bones are broken, or anything like that. Just bad bruises.”

“Yeah, but you should see the other guy.”

“I’m fine. This just happens sometimes. It’s normal for me.”

“I’ve got a headache.”

“Seriously, though, I’m fine! Stop making such a big deal out of it!”

“I’ve been taking care of myself for a long time. I don’t need your help, and I definitely don’t need your pity. Fuck off.”

“Please tell me I don’t look as bad as I feel.”

“I think I’m running a fever.”

“So, what’s the prognosis, Doc? Am I gonna live?”

“Stop fussing over me! I’m not a baby!”

“Can I stay with you tonight? I just… really don’t want to be alone right now.”

“No, I-I’m okay. It was just a nightmare. Go back to sleep.”

“I… can’t actually remember the last time I had something to eat.”

“You shouldn’t be here. You’ll get sick, too.”

THE COMFORT:

“Honey, have you been crying? What is it? What’s wrong?”

“I think you’d better take a break.”

“It’s not your fault, sweetheart. You did everything you could.”

“You don’t have to go through this alone. I’m right here for you if you’ll just let me in.”

“There’s nothing wrong with you. There is absolutely nothing wrong with you. Don’t ever let yourself believe that there is.”

“You really don’t realize just how many people love you, do you?”

“If you’re not going to take care of yourself, at least let me do it for you!”

“I’m sorry. I know it hurts.”

“You’re not alone, baby. You never have been.”

“Let’s get you some food.”

“You’re dead on your feet, poor thing. Come on, you need some sleep.”

“Stay where you are. I’m coming to get you.”

“Tell me where it hurts.”

“How many times have I told you to be more careful?!”

“It’s okay. It’s okay. I’m right here, okay? I’m not gonna leave you. I’m never gonna leave you.”

“Oh, honey, you’re safe now. I promise. I’m not going to let anything happen to you.”

“Go ahead and take a shower. I’ll fix you something to eat.”

“What happened to you, baby?”

“I’ll kill that bastard. I’ll kill him for what he did to you.”

“You look like shit, man.”

“Whoa, whoa, take it easy! You got pretty banged up back there, and you don’t want to go making yourself worse.”

“I’m not trying to baby you. It’s called taking care of my friends.”

“Sweetheart, you’re burning up! Why didn’t you say anything? Why didn’t you tell anyone you were sick?”

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⸻ 𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐇 𝐈𝐒 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐀𝐍 𝐈𝐅; 𝐈𝐓 𝐈𝐒 𝐀𝐋𝐖𝐀𝐘𝐒 𝑾𝑯𝑬𝑵.

#𝐉𝐀𝐄𝐒𝐀𝐉𝐀 : featuring original character 𝑱𝑨𝑬-𝑺𝑼𝑵𝑮, a jeoseung saja / grim reaper of korean mythology. this is the story of a serial k/iller turned antihero with A STUDY IN in redemption and atonement, self-forgiveness, light vs. darkness, isolation, the weight of guilt, justice, and the corruption of innocence.

this is a low-activity & low maintenance blog as written by 𝐌𝐈𝐍 ( she/her, 29 ). carrd here. featuring death, violence, and other mature themes. discretion is advised. minors, dni.

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