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𝐅𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐒𝐘 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐄𝐕𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐒 𝐐𝐔𝐎𝐓𝐄𝐒 𝐈𝐍𝐒𝐏𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐁𝐘 𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐒𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐑𝐀𝐆𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐀 𝐒𝐎𝐍𝐆 𝐎𝐅 𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐄.

Dialogue Sentences Inspired by Fantasy Medieval Books

"Do not mistake my kindness for weakness; I can smile while I slit your throat."

"The throne is not taken by those who deserve it, but by those who dare."

"A crown weighs heavy, but it is the blade of betrayal that truly burdens."

"They may call me a monster, but it was the world that taught me cruelty."

"Loyalty is a coin easily spent; what will you offer when your purse runs dry?"

"You speak of honor as if it will shield you from the spear."

"I once loved you, but love has no place in war."

"Do not speak to me of dragons. You’ve never stood in their shadow."

"Trust is for the naive. I deal in bargains, not promises."

"Blood may bind us, but ambition drives us apart."

"Victory will not be found on the battlefield alone—it will be forged in the dark corners of our hearts."

"I will not die for a king who cannot remember my name."

"The gods may grant mercy, but I will not."

"Your secrets are like arrows; all it takes is one misfire to ruin you."

"You wear the crown, but I control the game."

"The sea is my ally; it cares not for kings or crowns."

"A wolf in chains is still a wolf, and you would do well to remember that."

"Power isn't given; it is taken in the dead of night when no one dares watch."

"Winter does not wait for the unprepared."

"You may win the battle, but can you live with the consequences?"

"I will not raise a sword for you again; your cause is dead to me."

"The fires of rebellion are lit not by armies, but by whispers."

"I was born in the dirt, and there I will return, but not before I leave my mark on this world."

"A knife in the dark is worth more than a hundred soldiers in the light."

"To bend the knee is to betray yourself."

"I fear no man, but the monsters in my own mind."

"You think you are safe in your castle, but walls have ears."

"There is no justice in this world, only the justice we make."

"In the end, the victor writes the history, and the vanquished are forgotten."

"Your silence is louder than a thousand declarations of war."

"The stars may guide us, but it is our choices that decide our fate."

"I have walked through fire and come out with steel for bones."

"A king without a kingdom is no king at all."

"The dead do not rest easily, and neither should you."

"Courage is born in the moments when hope is lost."

"Even the smallest flame can burn a kingdom to the ground."

"You owe me nothing, but that makes your loyalty all the more precious."

"A storm is coming, but it is not the weather we should fear."

"Love is a weapon more dangerous than any sword."

"Bend your knee, or lose your head—there are no other choices."

Dialogue Sentences with Sexual/Affair Tension

"I could leave now, but you would miss me before dawn."

"You say you're loyal, yet I can see the desire burning in your eyes."

"If I were to kiss you, would you turn me away or pull me closer?"

"This secret we keep—it is both a burden and a thrill."

"You belong to someone else, but in this moment, you are mine."

"Your vows may bind you to them, but your heart beats for me."

"What would happen if someone saw us like this?"

"I can feel your hesitation, but I also feel your longing."

"You can deny it all you want, but we both know the truth."

"Touch me, and I swear you will never be the same."

"We are playing with fire, and yet I cannot stay away from you."

"If you leave now, I will forget your name. Stay, and we will remember each other forever."

"Your touch lingers longer than it should."

"You look at me as if I am your greatest desire and your greatest mistake."

"Every time we meet, it's a game of restraint. How long before we break?"

"You wear their ring, but you come to me in the dark."

"I am not yours, but you act like you own me."

"One kiss, and no one would have to know... unless you want them to."

"I can’t decide if I want to kiss you or push you away."

"What is more dangerous—your loyalty or your lust?"

"We are supposed to be enemies, and yet I crave your touch."

"This is forbidden, and yet it feels so right."

"I thought I could resist you, but here we are again."

"Every time you look at me, it’s as if you’re undressing me with your eyes."

"Your marriage means nothing when we are alone like this."

"You shouldn’t be here, but I am glad you came."

"Are you truly here for diplomacy, or are you here for me?"

"Your hands speak louder than words ever could."

"Our meetings are growing more frequent. Do you want to be caught?"

"What would they say if they knew where you’ve been tonight?"

"I see the way you steal glances when no one is looking."

"The risk makes this all the more thrilling, doesn't it?"

"Do you really think you can hide the way you feel about me?"

"I should hate you, but I cannot stop thinking about your lips."

"You act as if you don't want this, but your body tells a different story."

"This should have ended long ago, but neither of us could walk away."

"It’s dangerous to keep meeting like this, but the danger is part of the allure."

"We’ve crossed the line so many times that it no longer exists."

"Your loyalty is to them, but your heart is mine tonight."

"When you return to them, will you think of me?"

Dialogue Sentences with Tension Between Enemy Houses

"You wear their colors now, but you will always be one of us."

"No matter how many banners you raise, you will never rule these lands."

"Your ancestors swore an oath, and you have broken it with your treachery."

"Do not think your bloodline makes you superior—history remembers the victors, not the noble."

"You call us barbarians, yet it is your house that crumbles from within."

"This feud will not end until your family's name is forgotten."

"I would sooner die than see my children marry into your cursed bloodline."

"Your castle may stand tall, but it is built on lies and broken promises."

"Our houses have warred for centuries, and nothing you say will change that."

"You wear your house’s crest like armor, but it will not protect you from my blade."

"Your father's sins are yours to bear, whether you like it or not."

"I will see your lands burn before I let you take mine."

"You are nothing but the descendant of traitors, and your bloodline will end with you."

"Even if I fall, another will rise to avenge me—and your house will be no more."

"Our feud is older than this kingdom, and it will outlast you."

"You hide behind your house's name, but I see the coward underneath."

"For every victory you claim, my house grows stronger in the shadows."

"No truce will last between us; blood is the only currency we understand."

"Your lands may stretch farther, but my people are loyal in ways you cannot fathom."

"You speak of peace, but I see the hunger for power in your eyes."

"My family’s blood waters the roots of this land, and you will never own it."

"Even if we signed a treaty, I would not trust your house to honor it."

"You have my respect, but never my loyalty."

"Your ambitions will be your downfall, just as they were for those before you."

"Your house may rise in power, but it is built on sand—one gust of wind and it will fall."

"You think you can conquer us? We have fought off worse enemies than you."

"My father may have fallen to your sword, but I will not make the same mistake."

"There is no peace to be had between our houses—only ashes and bones."

"Your blood will soak the fields before I let you claim even an inch of my land."

"You think victory is yours, but the war has only begun."

"We may be outnumbered, but our honor is worth more than your army."

"Your house craves power, but power is fleeting. Loyalty and love are what endure."

"You have my house’s blood on your hands, and I will have yours."

"A marriage alliance will not erase centuries of bloodshed."

"I do not fear your banners or your soldiers—I fear the legacy of hate your house carries."

"Even if you claim the throne, you will never rule with the respect of my people."

"This war has no winners, only graves filled with the bones of our ancestors."

"Do not think an alliance with my house will come without a price."

"Your family’s history is soaked in treachery, and I will not forget it."

"We are enemies by birth, but it is by choice that we remain so."

Dialogue Sentences with Magical Creatures

"The dragon only answers to me; dare to challenge that, and you will burn."

"The griffin will not kneel to any crown—it flies free, as do I."

"You think you can tame a beast born from the stars?"

"The unicorn comes only to the pure of heart, and you are anything but."

"We were warned of the sea serpents, but no one told us how cunning they are."

"The wyvern has woken, and it seeks vengeance for the deaths of its kin."

"I hear the whispers of the fae at night—do you?"

"This is no ordinary wolf; it carries the soul of a thousand warriors."

"The phoenix rises once more, and with it, the flames of war."

"To summon the kraken is to invite death."

"The shadowcat stalks you, waiting for the moment you show weakness."

"I saw a creature made of light and shadow—something not of this world."

"The basilisk's gaze turns men to stone, but your heart was cold long before."

"Beware the siren's song; it lures even the strongest men to their doom."

"The forest guardian does not take kindly to trespassers."

"The harpy has returned to the mountains, and with it, a storm brews."

"The creature you saw in the water? That was no mere fish."

"The banshee’s wail heralds your death, and it grows louder by the day."

"No chains can hold the manticore—it is as wild as the desert itself."

"The great wyrm stirs beneath the earth; can you feel the tremors?"

"Only a fool would try to ride a pegasus unbidden."

"The drake is small now, but its hunger will grow with every moon."

"The leviathan waits in the deep, and once disturbed, it will not rest."

"The chimera’s venom runs through your veins—there’s no escape now."

"A single feather from the roc is worth more than a kingdom."

"The trolls of the mountains are not as mindless as you think."

hatch tonight, and the skies will never be the same."

"To ride a griffin is to feel the world fall away beneath you."

"The banshee’s wail came last night—someone among us will die soon."

"A mermaid saved me from drowning, but now I owe her a life-debt."

"The centaurs have kept watch over these lands for centuries."

"The dragon does not breathe fire—it commands the very winds."

"I found a nest of phoenix eggs; do you realize what this means?"

"The gargoyle watches over the castle by day, but at night, it hunts."

"The owl bears no ordinary bird—it is a messenger of the gods."

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reachregent · 8 months ago

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The lord of Highgarden has come to see, Sansa as a most feral beast. Full of ire, and notions of grandure. She was the key to the north, there was no denying that. Valuable, and beautiful, but her mood was ever changing. Even well meaning acts were taken as a threat. Somedays she reeked havrock upon what peace he had, but others... she offered herself so willingly to him. He would never admit such a thing, but her changing disposition, only fans his own fustration, and desires. Having her seated infront of him, freely allowing him access, has him strain against his codpiece. Within it, he's certain he's left wet spots, of precum. What ever he's produced, however, is nothing compared to her. indeed the lady seems to enjoy herself terribly. "house Cobb? Really? And you boasted, to be good at this." he responds with an exaggerated tone of disappointment. "how do you presume to be my lady, if you do not even know my vassels?" he inquires as his fingers grow in intensity, intending to make her cum, as punishment for not knowing, the sigil of house Stackhouse. "Come now Lady Sansa, try, think. they form part of my northern boarder, and they answer to Mathis Rowan." He is watching her intently, picking up on which touches she responds well to, and replicating them.

@reachregent sent : [ TUTORING ] the tutor quizzes the pupil while stimulating them. every time the pupil gets a question wrong they are edged or punished in some way.

she cannot say for certain how they'd stumbled into this game. sansa had always been better at banners and sigils than even robb, able to recall which house went with which banner – and which houses they tended to align with in turn. somehow such knowledge had turned into this, sansa settled on willas' desk, the skirts of her dress rumpled around her waist – one of the lord of highgarden's hands between her thighs as the other flipped through a tome and stopped randomly upon differing pages, showing various sigils of houses in the reach. it had been easy at first, something sansa had been able to manage without much issue, able to ignore the way his fingers pressed against her – nimble and soft, delicate against her as if she was yet another flower in his garden. until his thumb had grown harsher, had circled sensitive nerve endings, and she found herself at a loss of breath and words. that had been six pages ago, six grueling answers later – correct ones, for the moment, and though willas seems happy enough that she's managed to rattle off the names of his bannermen so far, the one he is currently showing her doesn't ring any bells. her blue - grey eyes flicker from the coat of arms, a pale green ivy upon black masonry, to willas directly, a heavy breath exhaled from her lips as porcelain thighs tremble and her palms press harder into the wooden surface of his desk. “i don't – ” a shake of her head, attempting to steady her breathing and not succumb to the fog in her brain created by the careful slip of his fingers inside of her. “i don't know this one. house cobb?” an uncertain answer, and one sansa can ascertain is wrong the moment it leaves her lips – a soft whimper as her arms grow tired of holding herself upright.

#wulfmaed

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reachregent · 8 months ago

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#acting lord;; self

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reachregent · 8 months ago

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𝐍𝐒𝐅𝐖 𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐐𝐔𝐎𝐓𝐄𝐒. this quotes range in intensity so discretion is given consideration the nature of the sentences. please make sure you change pronouns, names and/or location as you see fit.

"I can feel you watching me… even when you shouldn't."

"Tell me, how long have you been wanting this?"

"Your lips are too close to mine for me to think straight."

"If you're going to tease me, you'd better follow through."

"Are you going to make me wait, or will you come closer?"

"You look like you're fighting the urge to kiss me."

"If we keep pretending this isn't happening, it might get worse."

"The way you’re looking at me… it’s driving me insane."

"You know I can't concentrate when you touch me like that."

"One step closer and I won’t be able to stop myself."

"Your breath on my skin… it's hard to ignore."

"Is this how you planned it, making me want you more?"

"I wonder if you taste as good as you look."

"You don't realize how hard it is to resist you."

"You’re enjoying this too much for me to stay calm."

"It's taking all my control not to pull you into me."

"I think we're far past pretending now."

"You're making it difficult to be the good one here."

"If you keep this up, I might just give in."

"You don't have to say a word… your eyes tell me everything."

"You shouldn’t look at me like that if you don’t want me to react."

"What if I told you I can't stop thinking about last night?"

"Are you teasing me, or do you actually want this?"

"One kiss and I might lose control of everything."

"You've made it impossible for me to think of anyone but you."

"Do you always make it this hard to stay professional?"

"Your hands feel too good for me to walk away."

"If you wanted me to leave, you wouldn’t be standing so close."

"I think we both know what you’re really asking for."

"I can feel your heartbeat… and it’s not just from excitement."

"Don't act like you don't want this as much as I do."

"Every time we're alone, the air feels… heavier, doesn't it?"

"You’re playing a dangerous game, being this close."

"I never thought I'd be this tempted by you."

"Your touch is burning through me… in the best way."

"It’s getting harder to pretend I don’t want you."

"If you keep looking at me like that, I’ll forget we have rules."

"Are you trying to test my limits, or do you just enjoy the tension?"

"You’re closer than you should be… but I’m not asking you to stop." "I can tell by the way you're looking at me… you're tempted too."

"You know what you're doing, and it’s driving me wild."

"I didn’t expect you to be this bold, but I’m not complaining." "I can't tell if you're trying to push me away or pull me closer."

"There's a fine line between teasing and giving in… which side are you on?"

"You don’t have to say it, I can feel what you want."

"Every second I stand here, I want you more."

"Tell me to stop, and I will… but only if you really mean it."

"This tension between us… it’s only a matter of time before we snap."

"You think you’re in control, but I can see how much you want this."

"One touch, one kiss, and there’s no going back from this."

"Don’t pretend like you don’t want me to touch you right now." "Every time you look at me like that, it takes everything not to rip your clothes off."

"You’re making it really hard for me to be patient."

"I don’t think you realize how badly I want to have you right here."

"If you don’t stop teasing me, I’ll make you beg for it." "I’m not going to ask twice… come here."

"Keep pushing me, and you’ll see just how much I can take."

"Your body is practically begging me to take control."

"I can hear how your breath catches when I get this close."

"If you keep tempting me like this, we won’t make it out of this room."

"Do you feel how much I want you? It’s impossible to hide now."

"You don’t know how much self-control it’s taking for me not to touch you."

"Tell me you want this as much as I do, or I’ll lose my mind."

"If you want me to stop, you’d better say it now… before it’s too late."

"I want you in ways I shouldn’t even be thinking about right now."

"If I kiss you, there’s no going back. Are you sure you’re ready?"

"Every second we’re apart, all I think about is what I’ll do to you when we’re alone."

"You’re making it impossible for me to focus on anything but you."

"I can feel how badly you want this… your body doesn’t lie."

"It’s only a matter of time before I lose control with you."

"If you get any closer, I might not be able to hold back."

"You have no idea how badly I want to tear this off you."

"One taste of you and I won’t be able to stop."

"The way you touch me makes it impossible to think straight."

"If I start, I’m not stopping until I’ve had every inch of you."

"You’re trembling… and it’s only making me want you more."

"I don’t think you understand what you do to me when you look at me like that."

"I want you so badly it’s driving me out of my mind."

"You’re not as innocent as you pretend to be, are you?"

"I can’t wait anymore… I need you, now."

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reachregent · 8 months ago

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𝐅𝐋𝐈𝐑𝐓𝐀𝐂𝐈𝐎𝐔𝐒 𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐓𝐒.

key words were relationship, tension, denial and romance, forbidden. there are 69 mid flirtacious and then 69 explicit prompts. you can change names and pronouns as you see fit.

69 Flirtatious to Explicit Dialogue Prompts:

"You know, I've always been drawn to people who are dangerous."

"You keep looking at me like that, and I might start thinking you're interested."

"If I didn't know better, I'd say you were flirting with me."

"Your lips look... distracting."

"Do you really want me to leave, or are you just saying that?"

"How close do I have to get before you admit you want me here?"

"Careful, if you keep touching me like that, I might forget we're just talking."

"It's hard to focus when you're sitting so close."

"I don't bite... unless you ask nicely."

"You think I didn't notice the way you've been staring all night?"

"I wonder what you'd do if I kissed you right now."

"There's something about the way you say my name..."

"I bet you'd look even better out of that outfit."

"Don't you think it's a bit hot in here? Or is that just you?"

"I love the way your skin feels against mine."

"If you want me to stop, all you have to do is say so."

"You're making it very hard to behave."

"How much longer are we going to pretend there's nothing here?"

"I can feel your heart racing. You're not as calm as you're pretending to be."

"You think you're the only one who can't stop thinking about this?"

"You keep teasing, but we both know where this is going."

"Is this really what you want? Because once I start, I won't be able to stop."

"I love the way you blush when I get close."

"Do you always flirt with danger, or is this just for me?"

"There's something I want to do, but I'm not sure you're ready for it."

"You can try to resist me, but we both know how this ends."

"Your body tells me everything your words don't."

"I dare you to come just a little bit closer."

"You're tempting me in ways you don't even realize."

"What if I told you I’ve been thinking about you all day?"

"Let me show you just how good this could be."

"I've been waiting all night to get you alone."

"The way you're looking at me... it's almost like you're daring me."

"You don't have to say anything, but your body is speaking for you."

"You know where this is headed, right?"

"I’ve been patient, but I’m not sure how much longer I can wait."

"Tell me what you want, and I’ll give it to you."

"What if I kissed you right here? Would you stop me?"

"I can't stop thinking about the way you'd feel under me."

"You want me, don’t you? I can see it in your eyes."

"If you're going to tease me, at least be ready for the consequences."

"Every time you touch me, it’s like you’re daring me to lose control."

"It’s not fair the way you make me feel when you’re this close."

"I want to hear you say you want me."

"Don’t be shy. You can tell me what you’ve been thinking."

"You know, I love the way you taste."

"Your skin is so soft… I can’t wait to explore more."

"I can feel how much you want this."

"What if I told you I’ve been waiting for this moment for a long time?"

"Are you going to keep teasing me, or are you finally going to do something about it?"

"The way you tremble when I touch you... I could get used to that."

"We shouldn’t... but it’s the only thing I can think about."

"You're playing with fire, and we both know how this ends."

"I want to hear you moan my name."

"Your lips are driving me crazy... I can’t take it anymore."

"If you keep this up, I'm going to have to take matters into my own hands."

"I can’t stop imagining the way you'd feel pressed against me."

"Tell me you want this as much as I do."

"I love the way your breath hitches when I get closer."

"We both know this is inevitable, don’t we?"

"I’ve been thinking about you all night. It’s time to make those thoughts a reality."

"You're making it very hard to resist you."

"Do you like the way I make you feel?"

"All I can think about is what comes next."

"I want to feel every inch of you."

"You don’t have to say a word. Just show me how much you want this."

"I love the way your body reacts when I touch you."

"I’ve been patient long enough. Now it’s my turn."

"If you’re ready, I’ll give you everything you’ve been waiting for."

50 Actions from Flirtatious to Explicit:

Brushing their hand lightly against the other's as they talk.

Gently placing a hand on their lower back, guiding them through a crowded room.

Leaning in close enough to whisper, but not touching.

Tracing the outline of their lips with a fingertip.

Lightly tugging on their shirt, pulling them closer.

Running fingers through their hair, grazing the scalp just enough to leave them breathless.

Pressing a knee against theirs under the table, keeping eye contact.

Letting a hand linger on their shoulder just a second too long.

Grazing lips against the curve of their ear, barely touching.

Running a hand up their arm, tracing the muscles.

Slipping fingers under their collar, teasing the edge of their neckline.

Gently trailing fingertips down their spine.

Squeezing their hand just a little tighter while walking.

Holding their gaze, slowly licking their lips.

Lightly biting their lip after a kiss, pulling back with a smirk.

Tucking a strand of their hair behind their ear, letting fingers brush the skin.

Pinning them against a wall, hands braced on either side.

Pressing their lips softly to the back of their hand.

Gripping their waist, pulling them into an embrace that lingers just a bit too long.

Brushing their lips along the side of their neck, testing their reaction.

Grazing a thumb over their pulse point.

Tugging at their belt, teasing without going further.

Running hands over their chest, tracing patterns through their clothes.

Slowly sliding a hand down their arm, interlacing fingers.

Leaning in, breath hot against their lips before pulling away.

Letting fingertips dance along their jawline.

Sinking teeth lightly into their shoulder, marking them gently.

Running a hand along the curve of their hip, squeezing slightly.

Sliding a hand up the inside of their thigh, stopping just short of their goal.

Whispering close to their ear while caressing the nape of their neck.

Lightly nipping at their earlobe before kissing a path down their neck.

Letting hands roam over their body, exploring curves and planes.

Pressing a hand flat against their chest, feeling their heartbeat speed up.

Hooking fingers into the waistband of their pants, pulling them closer.

Tucking a thumb under their chin, lifting their face for a kiss.

Pulling them into a heated kiss, hands gripping their hair.

Slipping hands beneath their shirt, caressing their bare skin.

Sliding a hand between their thighs, applying gentle pressure.

Tugging them closer by the waistband, teasing with a slow grind.

Nuzzling against their neck, inhaling their scent before lightly biting.

Guiding their hands to roam, showing them where they can touch.

Tracing patterns on their skin with lips and teeth, leaving a trail of heat.

Grabbing their hips and pulling them flush against their body.

Letting fingers slide under their clothes, exploring sensitive spots.

Wrapping arms around them, hands pressing into their back as they kiss.

Grazing a hand over their thigh, applying slow, deliberate pressure.

Tugging at their shirt, lips grazing their collarbone.

Teasing them with soft kisses down their chest, going lower.

Gently pushing them back onto the bed, lips following their descent.

Wrapping a leg around theirs, pulling them closer for an even deeper kiss.

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reachregent · 8 months ago

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#Where beauty and excess transforms men to fools;; Highgarden

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reachregent · 8 months ago

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casual reminder that highgarden has the best parties

#its part of the PR #keep the vassels happy too

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reachregent · 8 months ago

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circe sentence starters

by madeline miller. i altered some quotes so they fit better ♡

❝ my father has never been able to imagine the world without himself in it. ❞ ❝ there is a twisting feeling in my chest, like cloth being wrung dry. ❞ ❝ the grudges of the gods are as deathless as their flesh. ❞ ❝ it was my first lesson. beneath the smooth, familiar face of things is another that waits to tear the world in two. ❞ ❝ you think just because you are a daughter of the sun, you may uproot the world to please yourself. ❞ ❝ even the best iron grows brittle with too much beating. ❞ ❝ fear of failure is the worst thing for any spell. ❞ ❝ those who fight against prophecy only draw it more tightly around their throats. ❞ ❝ did you smile a little? perhaps i only flatter myself. ❞ ❝ i have a better idea. i will do as i please. ❞ ❝ what can i say? the world is an ugly place. we must live in it. ❞ ❝ how many of us would be granted pardon if our true hearts were known? ❞ ❝ you threw me to the crows, but it turns out i prefer them to you. ❞ ❝ give me the blade. some things are worth spilling blood for. ❞ ❝ it is very close. a perfect sleeping spot to ease your weary bones. ❞ ❝ all my life had been murk and depths, but i was not a part of that dark water. i was a creature within it. ❞ ❝ most men do not know me for what i am. ❞ ❝ i suppose i could weep and rub my eyes to please you, but i choose not to live so falsely. ❞ ❝ there is no wound that you can give me that i have not already given myself. ❞ ❝ i will not be a bird bred in a cage, too dull to fly even when the door stands open. ❞ ❝ i stood there for a long time fearing such things, and waiting, as if someone would come and reassure me. ❞ ❝ this is how zeus felt when he first lifted the thunderbolt. ❞ ❝ i had a little pride, and that was good. more would have been fatal. ❞ ❝ will you not come to bed, my love? ❞ ❝ if my childhood has given me anything, it’s endurance. ❞ ❝ if you had asked me, i would have said i was happy. ❞ ❝ that is another thing about you. you make me want to spill my secrets. ❞ ❝ they do not care if you are good. they barely care if you are wicked. the only thing that makes them listen is power. ❞ ❝ as for that safety, i do not want it. it is only more chains. ❞ ❝ all those years i had spent with them were like a stone tossed in a pool. already, the ripples were gone. ❞ ❝ war always seemed to me a foolish choice from men. whatever they win from it, they will only have a handful of years to enjoy before they die. more likely they will perish trying. ❞ ❝ are you always so suspicious? ❞ ❝ in a solitary life, there are rare moments when another soul dips near yours, as stars once a year brush the earth. ❞ ❝ i can bend the world to my will, as a bow bent for an arrow. ❞ ❝ will you do me the honor of dining with me? ❞ ❝ i know what we owe you. what i owe. ❞ ❝ i’m afraid i might have floated on, believing those dull memories were all there was, until the end of days. ❞ ❝ do not be too happy. it will bring down fire on your head. ❞ ❝ you are a poison snake, and i am another, and on such terms we please ourselves. ❞ ❝ your words are like a secret. a thing that looks like stone, but inside is a seed. ❞ ❝ you cannot know how frightened gods are of pain. there is nothing more foreign to them. ❞ ❝ bold action and bold manner are not the same. ❞ ❝ a golden cage is still a cage. ❞ ❝ i am surprised to see you so plain after such boasting. ❞ ❝ your voice is like balm upon my raw skin. ❞ ❝ does no one have the courage? will no one dare to face me? ❞ ❝ those who love me a little do not care to say. ❞ ❝ it is easily to speak so open with you. your face is like a quiet pool that will hold everything safe in its depths. ❞ ❝ humbling women seems to me a chief pastime of poets. as if there can be no story unless we crawl and weep. ❞ ❝ you are weak and blind, and it is worse because you choose it. ❞ ❝ you can teach a viper to eat from your hands, but you cannot take away how much it likes to bite. ❞ ❝ i should have known you would be good for nothing to me. ❞ ❝ gold does not give back a life. ❞ ❝ it is funny, that even after all this time, you believe you will be rewarded, just because you have been obedient. ❞ ❝ i have done your work for you, and all you give me is mockery and contempt. ❞ ❝ where would you go, if you might escape? ❞ ❝ you are right. this world is a wild and terrible place, and worth shouting at. ❞ ❝ i cannot bear this world a moment longer. ❞ ❝ i owe you nothing. you will have of me only what i want to give. ❞ ❝ however gold you shine, do not forget your fire. ❞ ❝ that is what you desire most of all: to drive others into doubt, keep them wondering and fretting, stumbling behind your dancing feet. ❞ ❝ sorry that you thought i was weak, but you were wrong. ❞ ❝ trickery is for cowards, men not bull-necked enough to show true courage. ❞ ❝ i have a little pride. if they do not weep, i will not either. ❞ ❝ you have as many coils as a snake, and an eye always to your advantage. ❞ ❝ i want the sun to burn me. i want it to scorch me to the bone. ❞ ❝ what of me? shall i rot? ❞ ❝ how long would i cling to that handful of minutes, trying to cover myself as if with some threadbare blanket? ❞ ❝ i have been old and stern for so long, carved with regrets and years like a monolith. but that is only a shape i’ve been poured into. i do not have to keep it. ❞ ❝ i am not weak. and i will never be sorry not to be like you. ❞ ❝ you draw me in as if you are winding up a thread. ❞ ❝ the fragility of mortals breeds kindness and good grace. ❞ ❝ come, there are blankets here, laid for you upon the soft grass. ❞ ❝ there will be no songs made for you. no stories. you will live a life of obscurity. you will be without a name in history. you will be no one. ❞ ❝ those heroes. you should see the look on their faces when i run straight for them. ❞ ❝ those who fight against prophecy only draw it more tightly around their throats. ❞ ❝ see? we do not need anyone. ❞ ❝ have you not always insisted on being difficult in everything you do? ❞ ❝ you cannot think of it. it will only torment you. ❞ ❝ and that is the least of my powers. ❞ ❝ you are lucky i do not kill you where you stand. ❞ ❝ you do not understand the dangers that wait for you in the world. ❞ ❝ your threats are crude. i had hoped we might discuss this reasonably. ❞ ❝ you showed me your scars, and in return you let me pretend that i had none. ❞ ❝ my whole life, i have waited for tragedy to find me. ❞ ❝ it is not for such as you to question my purpose. ❞ ❝ i felt a weariness in me so great i thought i would sink into the earth. ❞ ❝ have patience, your strength will come in time. ❞ ❝ you have never understood how strong i am. ❞ ❝ you do not know what i can do. ❞ ❝ i have said all i will say. do not ask me again. ❞ ❝ perhaps no parent can truly see their child. when we look we see only the mirror of our own faults. ❞ ❝ i cannot bear this world a moment longer. ❞ ❝ there is no profit in chasing riddles of the fates. ❞ ❝ why can you not be more peaceful? why must it be so hard? ❞ ❝ come. let’s do something fun. i will show you magic. ❞ ❝ at last. i have met the thing the gods can use against me. ❞ ❝ clever. you were testing me, weren’t you? ❞ ❝ i must tell you, all my past is like today; monsters and horrors no one wants to hear. ❞ ❝ you cannot come. it is not safe for mortals. ❞ ❝ come forth, and speak to my face. or do you only do your murdering from the shadows? ❞ ❝ you are safe. we may be happy at last. ❞ ❝ what else have you kept from me? ❞ ❝ all heroes are fools. all heroes but me. ❞ ❝ i know what i was in those days: unsteady, inconstant. ❞ ❝ i will be fine, i promise you. ❞ ❝ i have a better idea. i will do as i please. ❞ ❝ will there never be an end to it? ❞ ❝ i will wear that shame all my life. i cannot undo it, but i will spend my days wishing i could. ❞ ❝ if you want to join me, i will not stop you. ❞ ❝ if i do this thing, it will be the last i will ever do for you. ❞ ❝ i am sorry i put you in such danger. ❞

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