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//Hey guys, felt like i needed to post an update
I’ve been feeling really low energy these last few days due to real life things. it’s nothing too bad, just enough that I need a short break. I’ll try and get replies done tomorrow and be more active from there. Thanks for being patient
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therapy / talking about trauma / post - trauma starters. feel free to change things as necessary.
- would you like to talk about it?
- please tell me what’s bothering you.
- hey, are you okay?
- i don’t have to know everything. just what you’re comfortable telling me.
- i’m your friend. of course i care.
- there’s nothing bad about going to therapy.
- would you like to try a different approach?
- i – i didn’t know that. i’m sorry.
- is this helping?
- i’ll try not to ask a lot of questions.
- i’m always here if you need me.
- shh, it’s alright. shh.
- we’re safe now. you’re safe now.
- it was just a nightmare.
- sweetheart, you have to tell me these things.
- you know i’d never judge you for that, right?
- i’m worried about you.
- is something going on?
- everything you say will just be between you and me.
- what method do you prefer?
- do you need help falling asleep?
- anything i could do to help?
- why are you like this?
- i understand.
- sweetie, is there something you aren’t telling me? what’s wrong?
- let’s get you cleaned up.
- this is good. this is important.
- you’re healing, and healing takes time.
- we can do more tomorrow.
- how about you get some sleep, hm?
- bedtime.
- it’s ok not to be ok.
- tomorrow is another day.
- hey, hey, hey. look at me, look at me. it’s okay.
- breath in for seven seconds, exhale for eleven …
- do you need some space?
- remember, look for things that you can touch. ground yourself.
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Oh…that was what Vanitas had meant! Now he understood. Embarrassment managed to colour the siren’s cheeks under the copper speckling as cerulean eyes batted in confusion. And here Roxas thought he was going to have to explain the whole essence thing and how even if it was rare, there were occassions where his kind had or would consume the flesh of land walkers.
Regardless though he coughed, trying to hide his fluster for a second as he dove to put his face under the water. Just for a second before bobbing back up and casting his glance away. “I wasn’t threatening to eat you, stupid guppy. The teeth flashing was cause I’m part shark, of course I eat fish.”
Specifically smaller fish and crab but he didn’t need to get into that. Though his fluster melted away to be replaced with a bitter sigh. Not all sirens were as…curious of land walkers as he was. Not all saw them as anything more than playthings or food.
“You know I won’t eat you. But there are some who would find the way your energy meshes with theirs appealing. And they wouldn’t hesitate to devour your energy and flesh alike….you’re right though that I’m not like those that would. ”
Vanitas shook his head, rolling his eyes. Honestly, did he not catch on before? Apparently not, given the color of his face. He clicked his tongue as Roxas dove under the water, waiting for a moment for him to resurface.
“Yeah, right,” he said, not entirely convinced it wasn’t on purpose. “Either way, you made your point about your diet…”
He shook his head again, folding his arms. “I’m perfectly aware that you wouldn’t do anything like that. I’m just saying most people wouldn’t like to be teased about it.” He frowned slightly. “Or being reminded of how eager other individuals might be to do it…”
It was pretty freaky to think about...some people thought sharks were scary, but the idea of merfolk that were perfectly aware of what they were doing going after him...that seemed much worse to Vanitas.
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Imprisoned/Trapped Monster Starters
(requested by several users, and including non-verbal actions. Add pronouns/rephrase as needed!)
HUMAN
“Who locked you up in here?” “So you’re the beast they were talking about.” “Calm down, I’m not the one who put you in there!” “I’m going to try getting you out. Just hold still.” “Why would they put you in there?” “Hello? Can you understand me?” “No, I’m not letting you out.” “We’re going to make sure you rot in there.” “I’ll only let you out if you promise not to eat me alive.” “Are you in some kind of trouble?” “Stop struggling, I’m trying to help you!” “You’re staying in there until we find out what you are.” “You poor thing. Why would anyone do this to you?” “If you cooperate, we might just set you free.” “I can’t let you out. They’ll just come after you again.” “How long have you been in there?” “You weren’t born in that tank, were you?” “Your freedom is just the price to pay for our very important research.” “I’ll cut you down, just stop struggling!” “I’m not going to hurt you, I just need to cut these ropes.” “Stop howling, they can hear you a mile away!” *taps on the glass* *waves* “Can you hear me through the glass?” *holds up a note to the glass* [insert message]
MONSTER
“What do you want with me?” “You’re not here to poke me with anything, are you?” “Open the fucking door and let me out!” “I didn’t do anything wrong. Why am I in here?” “I know why you’re letting me out. You’re hoping I lead you to the others.” “I’m the only one of my kind.” “I was minding my own business. Next thing I know, I’m in here.” “They’ve been running tests on me.” “Please, let me out. Have some mercy.” “I just want to go home.” “I was born in this facility.” “It’s been so long, I don’t even remember how old I am.” “I haven’t been outside in years [months/weeks/etc].” “Just at least tell me why I can’t go home.” “Don’t come near me, I can get out on my own!” “I can free myself. Get that knife away from me.” *swipes claws* *hisses* *stares curiously through the glass* *points at the cage door* *places hands on the glass*
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A lazy stretch was given when the huff of annoyance hit Roxas’ ears and if he was being truthful…it was difficult to keep a smirk off his face. Though thankfully he managed, instead just shifting in the water so the gills on both sides of his ribs opened a little and his dorsal fin was plunged beneath the water. The cool sensation of water rewetting his skin helped soften his mood.
However he opened one eye again, tail continuing it’s lazy swish through the water as he relaxed his face. Though an eyebrow raised at the raven’s remark as the siren twisted to float on his stomach. “Like I would ever try anything like what~?”
Maybe it should have been concerning, the way that sharp teeth barely peeked out of a smile that looked just a little too sweet. Should have been concerning the way the siren batted his eyes at Vanitas as if he hadn’t made a darker implication moments ago. Of course he wouldn’t eat this particular land walker and in general, the siren bore little fondness for that type of consumption. However that didn’t make it entirely off the table.
Vanitas shook his head, his gaze following down Roxas’s body as he shifted. He’d at least somewhat gotten used to the merman’s appearance, but it was still sometimes strange at times to see the parts of his body where the fish-like characteristics met the human-like ones. Just under the water, he could see the red lines of Roxas’s gills against his ribs, and not for the first time he thought they looked like gashes against his skin.
“You know what I’m talking about,” he muttered, rolling his eyes. “Flashing your teeth like that...I know you wouldn’t do anything. You’re too nice for that.”
He’d been more concerned when he’d first met the merman, but he’d gotten pretty comfortable around him since. No matter how he liked to tease him sometimes…
“How’d you like it if I threatened to pull you out of the water and figure out a way to have you for dinner, mm? Even though I wouldn’t do it.”
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Shipping Call - Send me one if you want to plot one or more of these
💚 - friendship 💙 - kinship ( blood or symbolic familial bond ) 💔 - past relationship 💜 - hateship ( they hate each other but can’t stay away ) 💛 - hateship ( enemies ) 💟 - friends with benefits ❤ - romantic relationship
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An annoyed sigh left the blond, one eye closing as sand hued ear fins flicked slightly. While he didn’t want to outright call the land dweller an idiot…it was hard not to think of him as such. “I suppose of necessary, seaweed can do.
Then Roxas was rolling his eyes, only bothering to push a sigh out as his ear fins flicked once more and his tail swished through the water. Plenty of things ate seaweed yes and he couldn’t believe he had to explain his diet. A point was made of flashing his sharper teeth as he adjusted, closing both eyes.
”Plenty of fish eat other fish. Or coral. Or y'know…push comes to shove we’re capable of finding other meals of substance.“ Cerulean eyes flicked over the raven half jokingly. Sure, his kind ate land dwellers on occasion but that was a far far rarer occasion than many thought.
Vanitas huffed in annoyance at Roxas’s tone. Honestly...was it really that unbelievable that he hadn’t known what merfolk ate? It wasn’t like most merfolk were terribly eager to talk to humans. Most of them kept to themselves, so it wasn’t often that humans got to learn about them.
“Oh, shut up,” he muttered, though he instinctively moved his foot away from Roxas when he bared his teeth. It was a bit like looking right into a shark’s mouth. Logically, he knew Roxas wouldn’t actually do anything, but those teeth were very sharp. “Haha, very funny. Like you’d ever try anything like that…”
“Of course I eat fish! What else would I have? Seaweed?” a very unimpressed Siren is just going to swish his tail fin as he spoke.
Merfolk Sentance Starters
“Well, I mean, why not seaweed?” Vanitas’s tone was defensive, not liking how the Siren seemed to be implying he was stupid for suggesting it.
He folded his arms, staring down at where Roxas’s body stuck up out of the water. “Plenty of things eat seaweed. Anyway, aren’t you part fish or something? So it’s kind of weird for you to eat them.”
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Merfolk Sentence Starters
From the perspective of the Merperson. Alternatively, send 🌊 and I’ll respond with one of the below for you! Adjust pronouns as necessary.
“Would you like to hear a song~?” “No, it’s fine! You stay over there! I…I like my space when swimming! A LOT of space…” “Oh, please don’t tell anyone about me!” “What, you’ve never seen someone with a tail before?” “Of course I eat fish! What else would I have? Seaweed?” “I’m not going anywhere near the beach!” “I’m not going anywhere near that boat!” “Tell me what it’s like up there! On land!” “I’m definitely faster than a shark!” “You really want to face a mermaid in a swimming race?” “I could get in a lot of trouble if my people found out I came up here to meet you.” “Humans and merfolk aren’t supposed to be friends.” “Your kind thinks eating mermaid flesh will make them immortal!” “–W-Wait! What is this? A net?! How could you?!” “Please, please let me go! I-If you do – I’ll grant you three wishes!” “I just want to take a closer look. Don’t be such a guppy!” “Would it be strange to ask if I could…well, examine your legs?” “What do you mean? Being a mermaid is so boring! I’d much rather be on land!” “I haven’t lured any sailors to their deaths in at least three days!” “No, stop. I know what you’re leading up to. I am NOT going to explain how merfolk have sex.” “You know, you can just ask to touch my tail instead of stare at it like that.” “Help me, please! I-If I don’t get back in the water, I’ll die!”
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A smirk curled at Roxas’ lips when the vampire paused. Heh guess the hungry moron didn’t expect actual magic.
Rather than laughing at that snarl though, he only took in a deep breath and spread the fingers on the glowing hand. Just let the glow flare a bright white for a second. Then he dropped his hand, immediately trying to dart away once the powder had been thrown with the other hand.
He heard the other’s cry more than saw it, considering he was too busy trying to leave and being grateful that the protective powder did its job to care. However, Roxas was not dumb, not after several years of his current occupation, years used to the mystical. The second he heard the hiss, his hand was darting towards the pouch once more as the witch pivoted to not leave himself open.
“Not a trick asshole. I gave you a fair warning.” He shouldn’t have chosen to be mouthy. Should have used the opportunity to say the spell to make his barrier last and yet, clearly he hadnt thought that through. And unfortunately for him, other than the signature little cloak thing of his team, he had a tanktop and that was it.
Still though, that didn’t mean that the witch didn’t crouch, to the ground, choosing to summon that glow again. ’Shit. C'mon what was the activation spell?!’
Vanitas growled, though he stood a bit further back from the witch now. He wasn’t terribly keen to get another face full of that powder again.
Seems like that’s about all he’s got, at least for now...some powder and a bit of light. I might still have the upper hand.
Still, if he gave him too much time, he might be able to pull off something stronger. He growled again, eyes darting around as he considered the best way to approach. “What brings you here, little witch?” he said, tone almost casual in an attempt at distracting him. “There’s nothing here but little old me, after all, and you don’t seem like you were looking for me. Humans have been steering clear, lately…”
And that fact had made hunting tougher and tougher on Vanitas. If he weren’t so damn hungry, going after a witch wouldn’t be worth it at all. But who knew if he’d get another good meal any time soon? “Animals, too. Come to think of it, you might be the first thing bigger than a squirrel I’ve seen in at least a month.”
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GENERAL
- “Can you walk?”
- “How did this happen?”
- “What the hell happened?”
- “I hit my head.”
- “Did you hit your head?”
- “Can you hear me?”
- “Don’t close your eyes, stay awake!”
- “Come on, stay with me!”
- “No no no no no!”
- “You shot me!”
- “I didn’t mean to shoot you!”
- “You stabbed me!”
- “I didn’t mean to stab you!”
- “Take the knife out!”
- “Don’t take the knife out!”
- “It was an accident!”
- “That/this wasn’t an accident!”
- “That looks broken.”
- “I think my leg/arm is broken.”
- “That doesn’t look good.”
- “Am I going to die?”
- “You’re not going to die!”
- “Calm down!”
- “Don’t panic!”
- “I can’t help you if you don’t let me!”
BLOOD
- “Are you bleeding?”
- “Don’t move, you’re bleeding.”
- “Is that blood?”
- “Whose blood is that?”
- “That’s a lot of blood.”
- “Do you know how to get bloodstains out?”
- “Why do you know how to get bloodstains out?”
- “Damn, I got blood on my shirt.”
- “Don’t move, you’re losing blood!”
- “I won’t let you bleed out!”
- “You have blood on your face.”
- “I swear to god, if you get blood on me…”
- “What’s your blood type?”
- “Why in the hell would you need to know my blood type?”
WOUNDS
- “That cut is nasty.”
- “You have a massive gash in your arm/leg!’
- “Don’t touch it!”
- “Don’t move, you’ll only make it worse!”
- “I’ll get some bandages.”
- “You’re going to need stitches.”
- “That looks infected…”
- “Did you get bit by something?”
- “There’s no exit wound, the bullet is still in you.”
- “There’s an exit wound, the bullet went through you.”
AFTERCARE
- “How are you feeling?”
- “How does it feel?”
- “It’s still not healed, but it’s getting there.”
- “Let’s go home.”
- “I just want to go home.”
- “Let’s get you into the bathtub.”
- “We need to change your bandages soon.”
- “Get some sleep, okay?”
- “You need to eat something, you’ve been through a lot today.”
- “I’ll check up on you in a bit.”
- “You’re going to be fine. I promise.”
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misc sentence starters
“ i wish i knew how to talk about it. ” “ you don’t have to talk, we can just sit together. ” “ i don’t want to be alone anymore. ” “ i wish i could hate you. ” “ take a seat, we’re gonna be here a while. ” “ i need you to trust me. ” “ i missed/miss you. ” “ she/he won’t listen to me. ” “ let me do this for you. please. ” “ is there anything else you want to say to me? ” “ tell me something happy. ” “ promise me. ” “ i just want/wanted to help. ” “ let me explain. ” “ i didn’t/don’t need you to understand, i just wanted/want you to support me. ” “ i’m on your side. ” “ i’ve got your back, okay? ” “ please, tell me you have a plan. ” “ stay with me tonight. ” “ don’t go. please. ” “ i’ve been alone for so long i’m afraid i don’t know what it’s like not to be. ” “ talk to me. ” “ i did what i had to do. ” “ we can’t keep going on like this. ” “ i’m just tired. ” “ i’m scared. ” “ it’s okay to be afraid. fear can be good. use it. ” “ it’s better to expect disappointment. ” “ hope is dangerous. ” “ i like seeing you smile. ” “ you look beautiful. ” “ be patient with her/him. they’re trying. ” “ i’m trying my best and it’s not good enough. it’s never good enough. ” “ i’m starting to think i’m just fucked up. ” “ have a drink with me. ” “ she/he is better off without me. but i guess that’s their choice. ” “ you can’t dictate what’s best for someone else. ” “ can i help you? ” “ i thought you’d like this. ” “ do you wanna get out of here? ” “ walk with me? ” “ well, shit. ”
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