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Open Starters

“Happy Earth Day, everybody! Don’t forget to be nice to plants, because I cannot stop Meg if you aren’t. Also, I probably wouldn’t try.”

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No thoughts just Lesterpollo holding Meg while they sleep in Tyrant’s Tomb

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Thinking about protective Lesterpollo so like for something in ur inbox in that vein?

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PROMPTS FOR FOUND FAMILIES / ADOPTED FAMILIES *  assorted dialogue, adjust as necessary, suggested by anonymous

you're the first person to ever take me seriously.

you understand me better than anyone else.

i don't know what i'd do without you.

just wanted to remind you that i care about you.

the last thing i want is to see you get hurt.

i feel like i belong here.

did you just call this a family?

this is the kind of life i always dreamed about.

thank you for taking me in.

i could get used to living in a place like this.

you feel more like family to me.

thank you for listening to me when no one else would.

should i call you mom?

should i call you dad?

i didn't really have a father figure growing up.

this is your room. you can decorate it however you'd like.

you're always welcome in my home.

no matter what, you can always count on me.

i'm grateful you found me when you did.

i've spent too much of my life alone.

you're part of this family now.

this is my home now.

i won't let anything happen to my family.

i'm going to take care of you.

no one's ever listened to me before.

is this what a family looks like?

you're the best friend i've ever had.

i'm your family now.

if they want to get to you, they have to go through me first.

is this what it feels like to belong?

maybe you should stick around for a while.

we'd take care of you, you know.

you don't have to go through this alone.

promise me you'll call.

you will always be welcome here.

this is your house, too.

i got this for you. it's yours.

keep it. i have more where that came from.

you make me feel special.

i've been alone for so many years.

i'm not used to being treated this way.

you can stay the night if you want.

we'll protect you with our lives.

you're like a brother to me.

you're like a sister to me.

you're the sibling i never had.

you took me in when no one else would.

i will never forget the sacrifices you made for me.

i've never had a room of my own. i always had to share.

i like this little family we've created.

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Make Lester Rant II Accepting

“The year is 1977. Christine Perfect and John McVie are on the brink of divorce. Stevie Nicks and Lindsay Buckingham have broken up, but they continue to scream at each other. Mick Fleetwood’s wife is cheating on him, and before long, he and Stevie have a fling.

“Throughout it all, these songwriters and composers, each blessed by yours truly, use their art to release everything they don’t know how to say to each other. Where their conversations lacked, their music flourished, as they geared up to release their album, Rumours.

“Stevie Nicks wrote two songs. Silver Springs and I Don’t Want to Know. Around the same time, Lindsay Buckingham wrote Go Your Own Way. Each of these songs was written about and influenced by their relationship. However, Stevie wrote I Don’t Want to Know much earlier than Silver Springs. The band decided they’d rather have I Don’t Want to Know and Go Your Own Way on the Rumours album, leaving Silver Springs out entirely. Stevie was incandescent about the decision, but she wanted more than two songs she wrote to appear on the album, so she allowed the change, recorded I Don’t Want to Know alongside Lindsay’s vocals, and that was that.

“The band would see all kinds of line-up changes, and plenty of interpersonal drama, but Rumours was lightning in a bottle; it was a one-of-a-kind type of album. Fleetwood Mac would disband in 1995, but by early 1997, the Rumours line-up would reunite for a concert at Warner Bros. Burbank on May 22nd, 1997.”

Lester’s eyes went wistful and distant.

“They added Silver Springs to their set-list. Stevie is finally getting the chance to perform her song.

“The lights are magical. Stevie looks incredible. Her vocals are perfection.

“Midway through this stunning breakup ballad, she looks over at her ex, who she made play guitar to a song she wrote about him, and she delivered those lyrics to his face. She stared that man dead in the eyes and told him that her voice will haunt him forever. That he will never get away from the sound of the woman that loves him. In six weeks of rehearsals, she’d never felt that kind of emotion, had never taken such action while singing it. But she didn’t know if this would be their last performance together as a band, as the Rumours line-up. She needed the audience to understand. And understand, we did.”

He sighed dreamily. “It was electric. It was the kind of performance that turns a god’s head. I was chilled to the bone watching it live, and I will never, ever forget it. No live performance has ever shaken me the way that one did. It was raw, passionate, and completely and utterly earnest. I mean, imagine being so overcome with feeling that your entire world narrows to pouring out your heart and soul into a song that you wrote about this person who means so much to you, and yet, you can never, ever return to again.”

He scratched at the back of his neck.

“…Anyway, it was really good, and you should check out the recording sometime.”

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❝ you’re running from yourself. again. ❞ / from rachel !

Blood and Darkness II Accepting

“What? No I’m not.” Lester’s voice cracked. Mortal bodies were such terrible liars in comparison to Olympians. The almighty Apollo, god of the sun, music, poetry, healing, Perfect Smiles™, and more(!) could have lied himself silly and his smile wouldn’t have so much as wobbled for one fraction of a microsecond. 

But Lester? He felt his heart speed up, his palms go clammy, and he knew that his attempt at a perfect, unshakeable grin fell quite short of confident, and landed somewhere in the crooked and nervous territory. 

“...Okay, maybe. But, Rachel, you didn’t see it. The Olympians... it was like another Tuesday for them when I returned. There weren’t cheers, nor applause; there wasn’t a fireworks display, or a champagne tower. Not even a single piece of confetti. They may as well have said, ‘Oh, hi. Didn’t even notice you were gone.’” Apollo folded his skinny, befreckled arms. “And the craziest part is that, I don’t even really care about the lack of celebration in my honor. I used to never turn down a Me-Party– but even had they offered it, it wouldn’t have felt earnest or appropriate anymore.” He shook his head. 

“I don’t know… I suppose what I actually wanted was– well, what every being wants, mortal, immortal, sentient, unaware.”

He shrugged. “My fellow gods will never know what it’s like to feel the true terror of almost dying in the gullet of a snake the size of a Manhattan high-rise, but I will, and all they’ll think of Python’s defeat is, ‘Glad I didn’t have to do it.’” Lester fixed his gaze on Rachel. 

“So, yeah, okay, maybe I'm running from Apollo. But being Apollo kind of sucks right now. At least Lester has friends.” He smiled at her, and this one was genuine, something balmy and familiar.

“So, buddy o’ mine. You got me rambling about myself– my favorite topic–” He joked. “But how about I get you started on my second-favorite: How my Pythia is doing? Truly, Rachel, how are you?”

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a tender glimpse beneath the surface

❝ i'll always protect you. ❞

❝ i never meant to get this close, but now that i have i can't let you go. ❞

❝ i live for the moments when you look at me. the rest of the time i'm just existing. ❞

❝ i don't like how you make me feel. but i like not being around you even less. ❞

❝ i wish you wouldn't look at me like that. when you look at me like that i...it makes me wanna do things i shouldn't ❞

❝ there's no line i wouldn't cross for you. don't you realize that? ❞

❝ i did this for you. no one else. ❞

❝ i don't like it, but i'll do it for you. ❞

❝ i wonder how much of myself i'll have to give to you—how much i have to lay bare—before you realize how much you're taking. ❞

❝ i'm not trying to fix you. i'm just trying to be your friend. ❞

❝ i'm not um, real good at thank yous. or sorry's. but if you ever need me, i'm there. i owe you one. ❞

❝ i've seen you at your worst and i'm still standing here. ❞

❝ you've seen me at my worst but you're still here... ❞

❝ you can be mad at me, i can take it. i'd rather you be angry than shut me out. ❞

❝ i'm not angry, i'm just scared. ❞

❝ i know you love me, but do you like me? ❞

❝ do you think i'm a good person? ❞

❝ do you think i care for you so little that betraying me would make a difference? of course i'm helping you. ❞

❝ tell me what i can do to show you how i love you. i will give you anything you ask for. ❞

❝ you don't have to keep apologizing. just be here. day in and day out and prove that you're gonna keep showing up. that's all you have to do. ❞

❝ i only sleep well when you're next to me. ❞

❝ i don't want an apology i just want to understand. ❞

❝ i could actually use a hug right now. ❞

❝ i want everyone else to go away, but you can stay. ❞

❝ i actually do care what you think about. you're probably one of the only people whose opinion matters to me. ❞

❝ you always seem to know what i need. ❞

❝ you always seem to know just what i need to hear. ❞

❝ i want you to call me when you need someone. i want to be here for you. ❞

❝ you're the one i wanna call when i need someone. ❞

❝ seems like i always want you around when everything feels all fucked up. guess that means something. ❞

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❝ you tried. that’s what matters. ❞ / from jason !

Blood and Darkness II Accepting

Jason Grace was a kind soul, the likes of which didn’t deserve to be burdened by wayward gods or Meg McCaffrey’s filthy shoes kicked up on his bedding. And yet, there he was, a paragon of everything a good Roman demigod should be: stoic, reassuring, a comforting presence that cut through the terror and chaos that had consumed Lester Papadopoulos’s life as of late. And he was offering him, Apollo, consolation, even though he’d dropped in on Jason. Lester would not have blamed him if he’d given them the Percy Jackson treatment.

Apollo toed the carpet with one ratty All-Star high top, his hands fidgeting at his sides. “Be that as it may, we can’t simply try to stop Caligula; we must succeed. The fate of the world is at stake–” He just barely held back from saying yet again. (He didn't savor the thought of rubbing salt in that wound).

It was such a fragile thing, the world’s longevity; decay demanded to be felt, lazily, but steadily, unraveling everything that existed, making it doubly difficult to reverse or delay its effects. 

“I know we’re asking a lot of you.”

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Someone take this character away from me

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✎ㅤ. . .ㅤ𝑩𝑳𝑶𝑶𝑫 𝑨𝑵𝑫 𝑫𝑨𝑹𝑲𝑵𝑬𝑺𝑺.

₊˚⊹ ㅤa collection of loose quotes taken from various characters from hades (supergiant games). these quotes are from the first game of the series. writing/roleplaying prompts. from fluff to angst! feel free to edit as you see fit, especially since some are gendered.

❝ i’m leaving. try and stop me. ❞ ❝ that could have gone better. ❞ ❝ why can’t you just stay? ❞ ❝ i wish you could come with me. ❞ ❝ you’re coming with me. ❞ ❝ i have to take you back. ❞ ❝ but for you, i will be making an exception. ❞ ❝ whew… they’re gone. ❞ ❝ now, come on, we got places to be! ❞ ❝ may the fates favour your journey. ❞ ❝ oh you know, i’d rather have my eyes put out, but thanks for offering! ❞ ❝ if only… ❞ ❝ you should be ashamed of yourself, and learn your place. ❞ ❝ ahh, so you are taking pity on me, then? ❞ ❝ i’m sorry that it has to be this way. ❞ ❝ you’re late. ❞ ❝ will i see you soon? ❞ ❝ did you miss me? ❞ ❝ i’m home. ❞ ❝ we’re heading home. ❞ ❝ you… came back? ❞ ❝ i hope i didn’t keep you waiting very long, did i? ❞ ❝ is something wrong? ❞ ❝ i can’t believe this. ❞ ❝ i’m in your debt. ❞ ❝ there’s going to be payback, you know. ❞ ❝ … damn you. ❞ ❝ this is for you. ❞ ❝ do you remember me? my name is—ah, nevermind. ❞ ❝ i’m not who you think i am. ❞ ❝ keep following that heart of yours. ❞ ❝ to hell with this place! ❞ ❝ fear is for the weak. ❞ ❝ oh, look at you, you poor, poor thing, you’re hurt! ❞ ❝ you’re such a sweetheart. ❞ ❝ you brought this on yourself. ❞ ❝ no need to thank me, mate. ❞ ❝ please, i don’t want to do this… ❞ ❝ you don’t have to do this… ❞ ❝ only the best for you. ❞ ❝ i hope you’re right. ❞ ❝ gods grant me strength… ❞ ❝ that is the worst idea i think i’ve ever heard. ❞ ❝ do you understand how little sense that makes? ❞ ❝ look what i found! ❞ ❝ something’s changed about the beating of your heart. ❞ ❝ no wonder they don’t like you. ❞ ❝ wish i could be there to see your face. ❞ ❝ i’ll earn your favour yet. ❞ ❝ how bad could it be? ❞ ❝ hello there, handsome. ❞ ❝ … this is the cheesiest thing i’ve heard from you. ❞ ❝ what has gotten into you? ❞ ❝ blood and darkness! ❞ ❝ lucky for you, i’ve no pride like many others here. ❞ ❝ it’s over. i’m sorry. ❞ ❝ go. away. i won’t repeat myself. ❞ ❝ i knew your heart was true. ❞ ❝ let’s kiss and make up! ❞ ❝ mischief, me? oh please! ❞ ❝ i don’t know how you can stand this kind of thing… ❞ ❝ you tried. that’s what matters. ❞ ❝ a man after my own heart… ❞ ❝ why won’t you give up? ❞ ❝ ever so stubborn, aren’t you? ❞ ❝ life and death, one and the same. ❞ ❝ you’re running from yourself. again. ❞ ❝ what do you want from me? leave me alone. we’ve nothing to discuss anymore. ❞ ❝ i cannot bring myself to stay upset with you forever. ❞ ❝ the truth is i’m a lover, not a fighter. ❞ ❝ i have to see her! ❞ ❝ so how goes wilful disobedience of late? ❞ ❝ you think all these gifts will make things go back to the way they were? ❞ ❝ we’re older now—i’d hope we’re wiser, too. ❞ ❝ i have to go. ❞ ❝ we were having such a good time! ❞ ❝ time is up. ❞ ❝ you’re so reckless. ❞ ❝ thank you for always keeping me on my toes. ❞ ❝ your luck’s run out. ❞ ❝ i don’t know why i bother with you, honestly. ❞ ❝ may i call you my friend? ❞ ❝ i’d like to make a toast, to you! ❞ ❝ no need for special thanks. ❞ ❝ i’ve some memories i’m not quite ready to give up on yet. ❞ ❝ i’ll break your heart. ❞

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“Happy Trans Day of Visibility to all of my trans-identified kiddos! I suppose I’ll have to start wearing hi-vis gear because I’m… trans-parent!”

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Lester in a skirt. That’s it that’s the post

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Let Lester Do Your Voicemail II Accepting

"What is up? Not me! I'm down below in the Underworld, probably busy sulking about in an outfit that would make the goth community weep in jealousy. If you're calling about pomegranates, they're buy one get free, but they do not come with a return ticket back upstairs. If you're calling from the Fields of Punishment... you know what you did. If you're a lost soul, leave a message! And for everyone else: how did you get this number?"

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Smash or Pass - Lityerses

Smash or Pass || Someone knows the mun too well

Lester coughed into his fist, though it sounded suspiciously like an enthusiastic delivery of the word 'SMASH.'

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Send ☎ for my character to hijack your character’s voicemail greeting.