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@topshelfperverts // house said: “ some guy went crazy and killed a bunch of people at the mall last night. ”

"Yeah, and then they fucked your mom to death. I was there." Be so serious, House.

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@eyeshone // maximus said: “i should get the helmet. i’ve got the most valuable brain.”

"Are you absolutely positive?"

Dr. Chilton would argue, would insist, that Margot's mind is more valuable. More interesting. More intense. Margot has inherited his confidence in her spectacular nature.

"You're good at chess," Margot allows, though she says good, not great (and they both know he's great, at the very least), "But what makes you more valuable than me? Otherwise."

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@id1eyouth // charles said: we don’t even know each other, really.

THIS HAS ALREADY BECOME A GRATING CONVERSATION. Charles attempts for them to get to know each other. He will fail, Cain thinks.

"Actually?"

"I would like to keep it that way."

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But I think what is kind of nice about Shauna and Lottie's relationship is that even though they both come from a different vein, I think they have this somewhat understanding of the wilderness's power. I think they like being stuck in the wilderness for different reasons, so they, weirdly enough, have each other's backs. There's like this weird understanding, and, like, approval that they have each other's backs and so it's been fun to be able to play these, like, glances and these little eye contacts from across the room. (x)

YELLOWJACKETS (2021-)

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like for lottie

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send prompts

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* 𝐅𝐄𝐀𝐑  𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐓  𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓  𝐎𝐍𝐄  :  𝟏𝟗𝟗𝟒.

feel free to change pronouns / wording!

“ i love this one. ”  

“ it’s trash, lowbrow horror. ”  

“ since when do you work late? ”  

“ i do need a ride tonight. ”  

“ i didn’t say anything, weirdo. ”  

“ you building a shrine or something? ”  

“ some guy went crazy and killed a bunch of people at the mall last night. ”  

“ up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, B, A, start. ”  

“ it’s the witch! ”  

“ she reaches from beyond the grave, to make good men her wicked slaves! ”  

“ you guys are dicks. ”  

“ how is that not fun? ”  

“ maybe you got a little witch in you. ”  

“ you’re dealing again? ”  

“ off to claim my place among the stars. ”  

“ really looks like they give a damn. ”  

“ i didn’t think you were coming. ”  

“ there’s no peace found in the past. ”  

“ stop acting like i’m the bad guy! ”  

“ i didn’t have a choice. ”  

“ if you’re really lucky, you’re the one carrying the knife. ”  

“ shit is doomed! ”  

“ this is definitely a good idea, right? ”  

“ shit, are you alive? ”  

“ we should not be down here. ”  

“ sometimes accidents just happen. ”  

“ if you do think of anything, give me a call. ”  

“ you won’t stop until you’ve ruined her life completely, will you? ”  

“ remind me what’s in it for me again? ”  

“ that’s disgusting, you’re disgusting. ”  

“ i’m so happy to have the company. ”  

“ he had a knife! ”  

“ you want anything from the machine? ”  

“ stop covering for him! ”  

“ you’re out of control! ”  

“ somebody planted that. ”  

“ you told me to come to you. ”  

“ know thy enemy, right? ”  

“ would you say he was more dawn of the dead, or night of the living dead? ”  

“ i have no idea what came over me. ”  

“ you stole a cop’s gun? ”  

“ they didn’t believe us. ”  

“ i hate to break it to you but normal bitches don’t bleed black fucking blood! ”  

“ i always liked this sweater. ”  

“ there are people trying to kill us. ”  

“ it’s something babysitters make up to scare kids. ”  

“ i can’t believe you’re wearing that. ”  

“ this is bad, this is really bad! ”  

“ your nose… ”  

“ i think there’s someone in the woods! ”  

“ maybe because it’s not like the movies, okay?! ”  

“ what do they do in jaws? ”  

“ i’m pretty sure they didn’t go skinny-dipping with the goddamn bait. ”  

“ can you help me? ”  

“ this is all my fault. ”  

“ you make me feel… like me. ”  

“ you’re a monster. ”  

“ i’m being reasonable. ”  

“ you’re not doing this alone. ”  

“ the witch wants you dead, so… we kill you. ”  

“ fuck it, i’m dying tonight one way or another. ”  

“ you’re gonna feel like you’re being fucked by a unicorn. ”  

“ we would not be this far if it weren’t for you. ”  

“ i couldn’t really see anything. ”  

“ i fell on some glass. ”  

“ you look like a ghost. ”  

“ it’s not over, it’s never over. ”  

“ you’re not safe. ”  

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DON’T HUG ME I’M SCARED,    sentences taken from the recent  ‘ don’t hug me i’m scared ‘  tv series.

look closely, you will see.

huh. i guess we stayed up all night talking again.

i would like to know what’s meant to happen today.

it’s supposed to be nothing day! i was looking forward to that.

i would really prefer to do as little as possible or nothing at all. is that an option?

you need to be more aggressive.

how strange. they’re pretending they don’t respect me.

i should get the helmet. i’ve got the most valuable brain.

you’re a real go-getter, aren’t you?

stop forming a bond with them.

i guess i kind of yelled… a bit.

you could fire him. or kill him!

at some point we will have an accident — and that’s a promise!

what have they done to you?

you’re just jealous because i’m actually good at it.

perhaps there’s still a place for you here after all.

this does make me appreciate not being in an accident!

wait… what was all of that?

what was it all for?

well. i’m dead!

how did you die?

what does it say about me?

as far back as i can remember, i always knew i deserved to be dead.

this must be a very hard time for you.

great. so what happens now?

i don’t want you! i want my best friend.

hey, wow, i didn’t like that!

i guess it’s just gonna be me and you now.

we didn’t really like him anyway.

you should really eat something at a time like this.

you didn’t even know him!

what do you think happens when we die? do we ever come back?

i’m up for anything! let’s have fun or not have fun.

it’s kind of terrible and wonderful at the same time.

stop saying stuff like that! you’re not supposed to say that kind of stuff!

you replaced me with this… thing.

we are a family, aren’t we?

i’ll admit it’s impressive.

we shouldn’t really be talking to each other anymore, should we?

we don’t even know each other, really.

is that… tea?

it’s a family recipe.

it smells funny in here.

don’t worry, we can always make more.

it’s important to treasure your memories.

oh, what a special day that was.

you’ll stay for dinner, won’t you?

i’m not really sure what it is you’re asking.

i only need the one i love most. and that’s me!

we live in an actual nightmare.

did you see what just happened there?

i’d like you to ask yourself this question: was that the right way to treat somebody or was that actually really hurtful and horrible?

i hate this guy.

how long is this gonna last?

i’m sorry, but we just do not have time for… whatever this is.

oh, come on, speak up!

huh? what is this?

what is going wrong with that one?

well, that’s too many! let’s give up.

would you be surprised if i started wearing a bandana?

i’ll always be in your heart, but i just can’t be around here anymore.

it’s just not fun anymore.

we were just bonding over how much he likes my podcast! isn’t that right?

why don’t we get something to eat and get to know each other better?

does your friend have a worm in his brain?

you’re not trying to get rid of me are you?

you really only need one best friend.

sorry we didn’t get to hang out much.

i wanna see that skeleton!

wait, so we are friends?

i thought you guys hated me for being stupid in the head.

i knew what they were but i don’t know now.

it doesn’t get much better than this!

this is probably definitely the best day of my life.

please don’t have said that.

you don’t mean that!

i wanna go somewhere different. i wanna get out of this place.

don’t you wanna see something else? something different?

we could do with a change of scenery.

how about we take a trip?

it smells like poison.

that is my very special, very warm drink.

wow! how did we get here?

what are you gonna do with a rock?

that’s my business! private business!

are you sure you’re okay?

well. he’s dead!

didn’t understand any of it but, still, was a laugh.

nice to be back at home, eh?

let’s get out of this disgusting corpse, shall we?

we can’t just do stuff! can we?

why is it so hard to look at?

stop it! be still!

um… are you meant to do that?

i mean, just look at me. look how excited i’m getting.

i put up some posters to customize my area.

when i look out through it, it looks back in through me.

maybe i should have a turn being in charge.

it’s gonna be a whole new life for us.

let’s get you settled.

i changed my mind, i want to go home.

i can’t go back! i’m not going back into that house!

no matter how much the wheels turn, the journey always ends up back at home.

what’s wrong with you?

maybe it’s best if you just stick to drying the plates.

i cannot believe how wrong i was.

so, do you feel any different? 

you shouldn’t do this kind of thing.

stop showing off!

stop making up words!

have we gone wrong?

maybe they’re not in charge of us anymore.

well… see you later, then.

what’s wrong? i thought you were up for pushing the boundaries.

i’ve been questioning the very nature of my reality.

there has to be something else, hasn’t there?

you’re not to touch me.

no matter how we twist and turn, we’re still dancing in chains.

are you just going to stand there?

you’re one of my favorites.

you didn’t build all this, did you?

gosh, you still can’t see the funny side.

i always make sure that i have plenty of backups.

really? you like looking at me?

well, i like looking at you, too.

what on earth are you holding?

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fuuuuck that is my circus. are those…? yep… those are my monkeys….. goddammit.

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"Come here."

Joey’s eyes tick to Dmitri’s mouth; same innocuously lethal flick as a gun’s safety notch.

Obiwan: “Is that all?”

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CAIN DOESN'T HIDE HIS BEWILDERED REACTION. The word shenanigans is too much to stomach. They greet the doormen, are directed to the correct floor. Once those social courtesies in plain view are complete, his arm twitches; he almost grabs Blair and has them both turn around from this place.

Instead, he allows the twitch to become a fluid movement, and he knocks on the door.

They are greeted by sharply-dressed men in glasses who couldn't be happier to see Cain and his guest. Cain does his best impression of a man his age possessing some degree of composure.

"This is my very good friend, Blair."

And what do you do, Blair?

"yeah, yeah, you got it. best behavior." Liar, liar, liar.

Blair looks back up at Cain and offers up his most winning smile. It looks slightly crazed.

"i don't have schemes. maybe shenanigans, but schemes? i would never." Still, Blair reaches down, flattens out his sweater of any wrinkles the walk has given it, then carefully tucks his growing bangs behind his ears.

"see? i'm perfectly presentable. are we going in or not?"

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THIS IS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE. Margot knows that. These are words not even her own mother or father would say to her, have ever said to her. She is still cautious. She is still avoiding Blaire's gaze—which she knows looks bad, but she has to choose the safest option, here.

"I know you're not a judge. The judge." Margot laughs, short and hysterical and bitter. It is an ugly sound.

"But this goes far above the roles we play within society on a day to day basis. This is—it's who I am at my core. Who you are at yours. And those things—they must be, I know them to be, fundamentally different."

Blaire exhales slowly, a quiet breath through her nose, and softens her posture just slightly.

"I'm not here to judge you," she says evenly, gently. "And I'm not going anywhere. You don't have to explain or justify a single thing to me."

She doesn’t reach out—Margot isn’t ready for that, not with the way she is bristling, cornered like something wild. But Blaire stays close enough that when Margot finally breathes again, finally feels the ground beneath her feet, she'll know exactly where to look.

"We don't ever have to talk about it," she repeats, gently. "But I am not going anywhere."

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good morning

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IT WAS INTERESTING, FOR AWHILE, TO HEAR HIS HEART STOP. To be present when it would start again. Max probably plays recordings of those moments over and over again on his work computer, marveling.

"It is," Jacky reassures Yusuf. "About preserving resources. There are more efficient ways to do—what it is we're currently trying to study, to accomplish. A reduction—not an outright deletion or cancellation. You understand." She smiles thinly—almost as dead in the eyes as her husband can get.

"But, really. You know all the reasons why I can't let you go. Don't you?"

gotcha. if he was still hooked up to the monitors, they'd note a distinct spike in heart rate just then.

                   it's not the laugh, though he does find it quite grating.

                   it's a flash of that which has been haunting them for centuries. the image of her, a pebble lost to the sea. how long does it take to drown, on average? he'd looked it up once, then spent weeks timing all sorts of mundane activities. lighting a fire, drowning once. frying an egg, half-drowned. morning prayer, drowned three times over.

                   ❝ i did say let me go, not find a new place to lock me up. ❞ when he finally catches her eye, he sounds only half-belligerent. no admitting defeat, but-- ❝ thought this was about preserving resources. ❞

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@topshelfperverts // higgs

"But if you're here, there must be a purpose, a reason. It wants you to stay. So don't shut me out—not so soon. Give me just a chance."

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@topshelfperverts // kilgrave

SHE'S MISERABLE. Silent, sullen. In a few days, her parents will bring her to be psychiatrically evaluated, again, because she won't have said a single word since returning back to civilization.

She hasn't stopped stealing the ugly clothes from retailers, though. Before and after, some things never change.

When she stumbles into Kilgrave on her way out of a boutique in the nice part of town, she just glares. Nat would say 'ey, I'm walkin' here or something equivalently, uniquely Jersey in nature. Lottie isn't Nat, though. She's never wanted to be.

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i basically set up a Guess Who board for my roster