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Ada Limón, from "The Unspoken"

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The Brothers Grimm, 2005

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★ NEYVIN STRAIGHTENS THEIR BACK and misha instantly has to crane his head up, and up. and up. to continue having even a modicum of a dignified conversation with him. but now that she's literally looking down at him as they describe how unintimidating he is, he can't help but flush with something between embarrassment and indignation.

"I could be intimidating!" he argues, despite having never worried about such a thing in his life, and resolutely not pouting as he puts the hand not clutching his weapon on his hip. he squints up at the firbolg. "I can be very— very threatening, and also scary!"

"capable of violence and intimidating are not the same thing." neyvin points out, dryly. they straighten up and exhale with what is almost a laugh.

"you are capable of truly terrifying things," she continues, "but you aren't intimidating."

(admittedly, the fact neyvin thinks he isn't intimidating may have something to do with the fact the firbolg is a full three feet taller than the bhaalspawn.)

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★ LIKE A DOG PATIENTLY WAITING TO BE TOLD THEY MAY HAVE A TREAT, the moment it's verified that the snacks were indeed purchased with him partaking in mind, he's perking up. careful, so careful, almost reverent as he pulls each treat out of the bag and laying them on the counter, eyes aglow and excited. 

"thank you." soft, painfully genuine. it's not just for the snacks, but he's sure that he knows that. a little glance over at him, lips quirking into a slightly more mischievous smile. "you're pretty tall."

"you'd know better than me, i think!" the words come out instead of the insistence that she would have completed the trip, but it seemed misha liked to help; who was she to stop him? "i don't think i hit mothman levels, though. he's... really tall." 

it's not difficult to see the hope in his eyes, and his unasked question is answered with a fond smile. "i'm not going to be able to eat all of that by myself without being disastrously ill." 

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— LAMB HEART, DEVIL MOUTH, A TRAGEDY-SHAPED FIGURE IN THE DARK. THE NIGHT MELTS, BUT I BURN.

★ [ #REQUIAETUS ] an independent, selective-ish, fandomless ORIGINAL CHARACTER!

MIKOLÁŠ ‘MISHA’ MONDAY a naive priest & virtuous monster hunter who is unknowingly a LOST PRINCE OF HELL and DEMON OF CALAMITY, bound and sealed in a blessed vessel to prevent the apocalypse.

➸ contains mature themes! triggers include VIOLENCE, RELIGIOUS TRAUMA, and CULT ACTIVITY. 18+ only, a comprehensive list of triggers is on the carrd!

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Fall from grace.

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💬 @harpersoath sent: "you’re about as intimidating as a butterfly." – from DIALOGUE PROMPTS.

★ MISHA'S BLANK EXPRESSION OF SURPRISE SLOWLY SHIFTS INTO A FURROWED BROW, a look almost comically out of place on his otherwise preternaturally cherubic face. he looks, for a moment, like he isn't sure if he should feel complimented, snubbed or confused, and settles on some mix of all three.

"um." he gestures at his mace, bloodless and clean now. "you literally watched me break open a man's ribcage yesterday."

he feels very sorry for it, but that's besides the point.

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★ HE ONLY LOOKS INCREASINGLY CONFUSED BY THE CONVERSATION, the more ellie elaborates the less he seems to understand. his head tilts to the side, an oddly animal gesture, listening closely but not really comprehending.

"... I've never had pets, but... they'd only say you couldn't if it was important." he reasons, "and some rules seem confusing and unfair, but there are a lot of good reasons behind it. zelda and totoro are really good, but maybe some other people's weren't?"

"someone would only be in charge if they were qualified for it, otherwise nobody would want them there. you don't always have to understand why the rules exist, but there has to be a reason, right? so you just have to listen, and trust that they're seeing a big picture that you aren't." there's no anger in the words; no condescension or holier-than-thou twist to his tone. it's presented as a pure, simple truth; as easy as understanding that the sky is blue, even if you don't know the science behind it. 

"I'm glad you didn't tell anyone so you wouldn't get hurt, but... I." his frown deepens, flashing dimples, "I don't understand why you would be targeted. or who would hurt you for being kind to me. that doesn't make sense. unless I did something wrong."and then his head whips back up, looking back over at ellie where his gaze had started to drift away in thought; eyebrows furrowing in an expression unusually aged on his otherwise immaculately sweet face.

"... I don't know." soft, painfully confused, "if you can't help either of those things, it'd be cruel if someone treated you badly for it. you shouldn't be punished for the truth, if it isn't hurting anyone."

ellie took a deep breath. what was it she'd just said? you can tell the truth to people you can trust. and she trusts misha. telling him about what she could do was safe, but that didn't make it any less scary. "do you think landlords should get to say whether you own pets?" ava wasn't one of those landlords, but it was a good place to start. "because some would tell me i shouldn't look after zelda and totoro, even though they need to be looked after, i wouldn't be allowed to. bit of a silly rule, don't you think?"

"the people who make the rules don't always have anyone interests but their own in mind. the rules aren't the problem directly, but those setting them are. for example," she hesitates, knowing the words were about to directly contradict him, not knowing the effect they'd have. "according to the rules, i should have taken you to the hospital when you were hurt. but i didn't. because it would have delayed you getting the help you needed. and i haven't told anyone how you got hurt. because that would put a target on both of our backs, and i can't fight like you can. that protects both of us." 

"what do you think people would do if someone was always around death? never had anything to do with it, but was always there, and started getting a reputation for being some kind of death omen? or if someone who didn't care about anything other than their own gain found out someone could heal others but it hurt them to do it?"

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💬 @magicxecustos sent:' is being drunk an excuse? ' – from DIALOGUE PROMPTS.

★ MISHA'S EYEBROWS LIFT TO HIS HAIRLINE, mouth opening and then closing again as the priest continues to nurse his glass of water. 

"an excuse for what?" he glances out at the dance floor, and the collateral damage following a stumbling man's incredibly clumsy attempt at some kind of floor-spin-dance-maneuver. he could see just enough between the small crowd gathered around him to wince in sympathy, pulling a long drink from his straw.

"an excuse for that? ... um, maybe. are all drunk people like that?"

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💬 @harpersoath sent: [ cover ] for your muse to cover mine with a blanket or a jacket. – from WORD PROMPTS.

★ IT'S ALREADY DARK OUT, the earth bathed in the scent of fresh rain as it sinks into the soil. the worst of the storm had passed for now, but it had made travel a particularly tricky feat, between the water and the mud. and upon stopping to rest for the night, it also meant that the fire was slow to start; the wood drying by magic off to the side. misha didn't mind waiting, curled up on a log around the firepit, gazing off into the dark of the forest. entirely vigilant on the first part of the watch.

he's so focused entirely on the task at hand that he doesn't notice how hard he's shivering, until a warm, dry, swathe of fabric is draped around his shoulders. the aasimar jumps, at first, startled into lifting his head – only to relax when he lays eyes on the courier for the blanket tucked around him. "good evening, neyvin." he offers a little smile, hesitantly curling a hand around the two hems of the fabric to keep it from sliding back off and getting dirty. "you're... still awake?"

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Marguerite Duras, The Lover

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★ "I MEAN, YEAH, SOME PEOPLE MIGHT WANT TO HURT YOU but why would them knowing something that's objectively true work in their favor?" with a tilt of his head that sends pale waves of hair skittering across his forehead, he blinks. slowly, slowly turning his head to stare at ellie, an expression of complete and utter lack of comprehension on his face.

"um." he considers it; genuinely. has he ever broken a rule? 

"... why would they exist if they don't help?" it comes out softer, voice a little smaller, hesitating. "I've never needed to break a rule."

"the truth can also keep you safe." ellie concedes this easily, but his questions squeeze sadly over her heart. but she doesn't want to come across as condescending, especially as she doesn't know what misha has seen. more than he lets on, at the very least. "not everyone sees the world the way you, or even i, do. you can tell the truth to people you can trust, but you can't trust everyone."

she sighs a little, leaning back and crossing her legs, focusing on misha's face, trying to concentrate on the part of his aura that shone brighter than the hollows, seemingly harmless but ever present. a confounding instance. 

"you've never broken the rules to help someone? rules that shouldn't exist, rules that harm more than they help?"

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★ WARY AND ON-EDGE AND FEELING HORRIBLY GUILTY FOR BEING EITHER OF THOSE THINGS, misha watches her watch him with the air of a deer in headlights, or a child caught with their hand in the cookie jar. he's silent; there not being rules doesn't mean he hasn't transgressed somehow, and he finds himself waiting for some sign that he's in trouble.

only for his stomach to twist in surprise when her expression gentles, turns kind in a slightly fierce way. like her face is suited to intensity, but isn't turning it on him. and in the face of it he fumbles a little – glancing between his newfound company and the set of swings still idly rocking back and forth behind him.

"oh. oh! um. no, that's... no, company's fine." a beat, and then he adds a little more softly as his cheeks burn; "misha. father misha, if you want. did you... ?"

helplessly, he glances again at the swings. company here?

she's fairly certain her bitch face isn't on, but the way this guy is looking up at her makes her wonder. given how quickly he jumped to his feet, the resting version of it was probably well in place. forgive her curiosity misha, she's not used to one of the collar hanging out on swingsets, even one as young looking as you. 

"there's no rules against it. just was surprised." dark eyes scrutinize the pale young man, who stands at about her height. while unusual in his features, she's certainly seen her fair share in this city. that's not what strikes her about him. it takes a beat before she realizes that what's caught her attention isn't something about him externally, but rather deeper. sheri tilts her head and attempts to soften. "would you be opposed to company, father?"

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𝟐𝟎𝟎 𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐎𝐌 𝐃𝐈𝐀𝐋𝐎𝐆𝐔𝐄 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐓𝐒 

from this generator.

❛ close your eyes and hold out your hands. ❜ ❛ what are you smiling at? ❜ ❛ i can’t leave you alone for one minute, can i? ❜ ❛ was it you? did you do all this? ❜ ❛ i don’t know how you do this every day… ❜ ❛ that is not an appropriate question to ask a lady you’ve just met. ❜ ❛ i’m not sorry. ❜ ❛ i did warn you not to trust me. ❜ ❛ do you remember anything? at all? ❜ ❛ you’re lucky you’re cute. ❜ ❛ why don’t you just kill me? ❜ ❛ did you hurt yourself? ❜ ❛ i could show you the way. ❜ ❛ i don’t feel so good. ❜ ❛ you owe me a dinner. a very nice dinner. ❜ ❛ don’t go. please. ❜ ❛ you wanna know what your problem is? ❜ ❛ i’m here to drink alone. ❜ ❛ don’t run away from this. ❜ ❛ i’m just saying, murder is an option. ❜ ❛ i didn’t realize you were in so much pain. ❜ ❛ i guess it runs in the family, huh? ❜ ❛ you wouldn’t understand. ❜ ❛ we’ve been through a lot. i think we should just lay low and take it easy. ❜ ❛ dangerous to be out so late. ❜ ❛ i hope you haven’t been standing out in the cold this whole time. ❜ ❛ i made a mistake. ❜ ❛ am i not good enough? ❜ ❛ i’m going to get you out of here. ❜ ❛ why did you bring me here? ❜ ❛ aren’t we in a good mood today? ❜ ❛ don’t shut me out. please. ❜ ❛ the storm’s getting worse. ❜ ❛ i never meant to hurt you. ❜ ❛ you’re about as intimidating as a butterfly. ❜ ❛ have you come to laugh at me in my miserable state? ❜ ❛ here, take this. you’ll catch a cold. ❜ ❛ this is the part where you leave. ❜ ❛ why are you talking like we’ll never see each other again? ❜ ❛ you stepped on my foot! ❜ ❛ you’re not a very convincing liar. ❜ ❛ we’re in completely different leagues. ❜ ❛ how did you find me? ❜ ❛ i don’t need you anymore. ❜ ❛ rough day today? ❜ ❛ snap out of it! ❜ ❛ you look better in my clothes than i do. ❜ ❛ why are you still here? ❜ ❛ can i ask… what happened? ❜ ❛ are you saying you care about me? ❜ ❛ i won’t let anyone hurt you. ❜ ❛ it’s not stealing if it was mine to begin with. ❜ ❛ well, this is where i live. ❜ ❛ we’re not so different after all. ❜ ❛ how long have i been asleep? ❜ ❛ no more lies, no more secrets. ❜ ❛ can you forgive me? ❜ ❛ i thought you… i saw you get shot. ❜ ❛ why are you really here? ❜ ❛ i wish we never met. ❜ ❛ you look like you need a hug. ❜ ❛ would you run away with me? ❜ ❛ see? i’m not just a pretty face. ❜ ❛ we can stop them. i can help you. ❜ ❛ what now? i’m tired. ❜ ❛ i didn’t want you to see me like this. ❜ ❛ i can’t do this without you. ❜ ❛ if you tell me yours, i’ll tell you mine. ❜ ❛ are you threatening me? ❜ ❛ did you ever care about me? ❜ ❛ treat me like the princess that i am! ❜ ❛ i’m not leaving you. ❜ ❛ why did you come? ❜ ❛ i need your help… and you need mine. ❜ ❛ i wish i could hate you. ❜ ❛ i see you don’t recognize me. well, it was a long time ago. ❜ ❛ you’ve lost a lot of blood. ❜ ❛ i had my suspicions, but until now i wasn’t sure. ❜ ❛ there’s nothing left for me here. ❜ ❛ that is… literally illegal. you’re describing something illegal. ❜ ❛ wait. i’ve heard that sound before. ❜ ❛ just try to hang on. ❜ ❛ so why’s it so important anyway? ❜ ❛ i’ll stay in tonight, thanks. ❜ ❛ we can’t keep going on like this. ❜ ❛ in about a minute, you’ll be sorry you didn’t listen to me. ❜ ❛ is this seat taken? sorry, it’s a bit crowded here. ❜ ❛ you can’t leave me here alone! ❜ ❛ i’ll believe it when i see it. ❜ ❛ why are you laughing? this is a very serious situation. ❜ ❛ i bought two. here. ❜ ❛ i’ve seen you before, walking by. ❜ ❛ why can’t i come with you? ❜ ❛ c'mon. aren’t you worried what might happen if we go? ❜ ❛ walk with me? ❜ ❛ it’s very rude to stare. ❜ ❛ how many times have i told you? you can’t visit me here. ❜ ❛ we can’t fix this. can we? ❜ ❛ are you going to kill me? ❜ ❛ it’s not like you can stop me. ❜ ❛ it’s not safe for people to see us together. ❜ ❛ take me with you. ❜ ❛ some risks are worth taking. ❜ ❛ let them go. take me instead. ❜ ❛ what do you want in exchange for it? ❜ ❛ is being drunk an excuse? ❜ ❛ promise me you won’t overreact. ❜ ❛ how can i possibly trust you? after all you’ve done. ❜ ❛ how long have you been standing there? ❜ ❛ why did you wake me? ❜ ❛ i’m not here to talk about my feelings. ❜ ❛ you were going to leave without saying goodbye? ❜ ❛ for some reason, i’m attracted to you. ❜ ❛ promise me? ❜ ❛ it’s nothing, i’m just tired. ❜ ❛ i feel safe with you. ❜ ❛ i don’t need your help. ❜ ❛ i think i have a bit more experience with this thing than you do. ❜ ❛ no way, i’m not doing that. ❜ ❛ i do care. ❜ ❛ you snore in your sleep. it’s adorable. ❜ ❛ i have a spare bed. ❜ ❛ you’re very kind. some day it’ll get you killed. ❜ ❛ you’ll always have a home with me. ❜ ❛ of course i care. you’re my family. ❜ ❛ you shouldn’t insult people that are bigger than you. ❜ ❛ i never wanted to hurt you. ❜ ❛ i swear it wasn’t me. ❜ ❛ we can just sit here, you don’t have to talk. ❜ ❛ did you miss me? ❜ ❛ this isn’t just about you. it’s about what’s best for all of us. ❜ ❛ you can never admit when you’re wrong! ❜ ❛ is this what you wanted? ❜ ❛ what are you doing out here by yourself? ❜ ❛ sorry to put you through that. i guess i owe you one now. ❜ ❛ the only time you talk to me is when you need something. ❜ ❛ i’m still learning. ❜ ❛ if you have something to say, spit it out. ❜ ❛ you… don’t like me very much, do you? ❜ ❛ i’m on your side. ❜ ❛ i risked my life for you! ❜ ❛ whatever you’re going to ask, the answer is no. ❜ ❛ you can stay with me. ❜ ❛ i just need time. ❜ ❛ please don’t do this, don’t act like you care. ❜ ❛ who the hell invited you? ❜ ❛ what? no witty remark? nothing clever to say? ❜ ❛ i just wanted to say i’m sorry. ❜ ❛ think of it as a compliment. ❜ ❛ do you ever stop being so serious and dull? ❜ ❛ it’s rare to see your kind around here. ❜ ❛ you remember me. that’s good. ❜ ❛ you’re a terrible flirt you know. ❜ ❛ are you kidding me? we’re not ‘fine’! ❜ ❛ right now i wish i was dead. ❜ ❛ i guess i should’ve told you. ❜ ❛ you’re not alone. i’m here. ❜ ❛ you’ve been so quiet. what’s on your mind? ❜ ❛ knowledge is power. ❜ ❛ you scared me. ❜ ❛ well, what’s so strange about that? ❜ ❛ don’t look at me like that. ❜ ❛ i want to be there when you get what’s coming to you. ❜ ❛ just who do you think you are? ❜ ❛ you look… amazing. ❜ ❛ we’re safe, aren’t we? ❜ ❛ you know, i really hoped i’d never see this place again. ❜ ❛ don’t touch me. get away from me. ❜ ❛ i thought you’d like this. ❜ ❛ it’s too dark, i can’t see anything. ❜ ❛ what’s that smug look for? you think you can do any better? ❜ ❛ who did you piss off this time? ❜ ❛ you should’ve thought about that before you got into a fight. ❜ ❛ i only wanted to help. ❜ ❛ you knew and you didn’t tell me? ❜ ❛ you don’t scare me. ❜ ❛ wow, look who remembered my existence. ❜ ❛ change isn’t easy. ❜ ❛ why did you help me? ❜ ❛ why do you hate me? ❜ ❛ i can’t even trust myself anymore. ❜ ❛ i was making sure you weren’t dead, since you never called. ❜ ❛ you look awful. what happened? ❜ ❛ are you here to kill me? ❜ ❛ you know you aren’t allowed in here, right? ❜ ❛ was that a friend of yours? ❜ ❛ two years later and you haven’t changed. ❜ ❛ you look like you just saw a ghost. ❜ ❛ nobody tells me what to do. ❜ ❛ you’re too scared to do it, aren’t you? ❜ ❛ come on. it can’t be that bad. ❜ ❛ i hope to repay your kindness someday. ❜ ❛ just let me do this for you. ❜ ❛ why were they coming after you? ❜ ❛ how many people have you killed? how many? ❜ ❛ how much do you value your life? ❜ ❛ you don’t know when to give up, do you? ❜ ❛ don’t lie to me. ❜ ❛ i’m not sober enough to talk about this. ❜ ❛ have a drink with me. ❜

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morememesforall​:

word prompts compilation

complies THIS MEME // THIS MEME // THIS MEME

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[ attention ] for your muse to touch mine as a way of getting their attention

[ wake ] for your muse to wake mine

[ cover ]  for your muse to cover mine with a blanket or a jacket

[ lift ] for your muse to give mine a hand stepping up or over something etc.

[ kiss ]  for your muse to come up to mine and kiss them without warning

[ run ] for your muse to run their fingers through mine’s hair

[ braid ] for your muse to braid mine’s hair

[ embrace ]  for your muse to hold mine

[ smile ] for your muse to smile at mine from across the room

[ wave ] for your muse to gesture to mine to come closer

[ panic ] for your muse to grab mine’s arm or get behind them in a moment of danger

[ touch ] for your muse to rest their forehead against mine’s

[ weep ]  for your muse to catch mine crying

[ eat ] for your muse to offer mine food

[ hit ] for your muse to attack mine

[ love ] for your muse to touch mine as a show of affection or reassurance

[ nap ] for your muse to fall asleep against mine

[ rest ] for your muse to rest their head in mine’s lap

[ look ] for your muse to catch mine staring

[ seduce ] for your muse to touch mine sexually

[ help ] for your muse to lean on mine for support

[ give ] for your muse to offer mine their arm

[ entwine ] for your muse to hold mine’s hand

[ laugh ] for your muse to laugh at something mine did

[ dance ] for your muse to dance with mine

[ sit ] for your muse to pull mine into their lap

[ yell ] for your muse to calm mine down

[ cry ] for your muse to wipe mine’s tears away

[ dream ] for my muse to share dream with yours

[ nightmare ] for your muse to wake mine from a nightmare

[ surprise ] for your muse to show up at mine’s house without explanation

[ fix ] for your muse to treat mine’s injury

[ sacrifice ] for your muse to get hurt protecting mine

[ guard ] for your muse to step between my muse and danger

[ taste ] for your muse to cook for mine

[ sing ] for your muse to sing to mine 

[ goodbye ] for my muse kissing and/or hugging your muse goodbye

[ secrets ]   my  muse  sharing/confiding  a secret

[ bloody ]   for your  muse  coming  to  my  muse  with  blood  stains 

[ drunk ]   your  muse  takes  care  of my very drunk muse 

[ bed ]  my  muse wakes up in  the  same bed as your muse with little  recollection  of  the  night  before

[ scream ]   my  muse  hears  your  muse  scream  and  runs  to  them

[ trail ]   my  muse  watches  as  your  muse  traces  one  of  my  muses  scars,  asking  them  about  it

[ piggyback ]   my  muse  gives  yours  a  piggyback  ride

[ jump ]   my  muse  holding  yours  up  by  their  thighs

[ carry ]   my  muse  carries  your  muse  to  their  house

[ lighter ]   my  muse  pulls  out  a  lighter  and  lights  it  for  your  muse  to  use  to  light  their  cigarette

[ shot ] my  muse  gets  shot  and  struggles  to  your  muses for aid

[ wound ] my  muse  patches  and  bandages  a  wound  your  muse  has  gotten

[ fight ]   my  muse  stops  your  muse  from  getting  into  a  physical  fight  with  someone  else

[ arrest ]   your  muse  finds  my  muse  arrested  in  cuffs  

[ hospital ]   my  muse  awakens  in  a  hospital,  finding  your  muse  by  their  side,  asking  what  happened

[ betrayal ] my  muse  finds  out  that  your  muse  has  betrayed  them and  confronts  them  about  it

[ nude ] my  muse  walks  in  on  your  muse  accidentally  seeing  them  naked

[ karaoke ]  for our muses to sing together

[ wet ]   your muse  strips  down  to  their  under  garments  and  runs  into  the  water,  motioning  for my muse  to  join  them

[ crawl ]  for  your  muse  to  crawl  into  bed  with  mine .

[ flower ]  for  your  muse  to  offer  my  muse  their  favourite  flower

[ gift ]  for  my  muse  to  surprise  your muse  with  a  gift

[ homemade gift ]  for  my  muse  to  make  your muse  a  gift

[ bestow ] for your muse to give my muse a gift, bought or handmade ( bonus if you add what it is )

[ serenade ]  for  my  muse  to  sing  to  your  muse

[ caress ]  for  your  muse  to  gently  run  their  hand  down  my  muse’s  face

[ caught ]  for  your  muse  to  catch  my  muse  wearing  their  shirt .

[ love letter ]  for  your  muse  to  give  my  muse  a  love  letter  they  wrote  for  them

[ boop ]  for  your  muse  to  boop  my  muse  on  the  nose

[ date ]  for  my muse  to  ask  your  muse  to  go  on  a  date

[ confess ]  for my muse  to  confess  their  feelings  to  your  muse

[ sleepy ]  for  my muse  to  slowly  fall  alseep  on  your muse

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HI it's unsociable hours so I'll rb this in the morning– consider this a plotting call!! if u would like a thread with my wee priest, go ahead and like this post, BUTTTT if we haven't interacted yet and we have a matching verse, pls feel free to launch an ask meme my way!!!