𝐃𝐈𝐀𝐋𝐎𝐆𝐔𝐄 :

➔ you're gonna be okay , just keep your eyes on me. ➔ don't move - you're going to make it worse. ➔ it's not that bad. ➔ you saved me once before , now it's my turn. ➔ you fucking idiot , you weren't supposed to take the hit for me. ➔ i told you not to do that! now look! ➔ you're lucky that i know basic first aid , or you'd be dead! ➔ stay with me, okay? stay awake. ➔ i'll be as gentle as i can be , i promise. ➔ you're bleeding - oh my god , you're bleeding. ➔ you told me it was a scratch , this is not a fucking scratch! ➔ there's so much blood. ➔ next time you want to play here , just don't. ➔ stop fighting me and let me help! ➔ you're banned from doing anything remotely dangerous. ➔ you could have died , what were you thinking? ➔ if you die on me , i'm going to be pissed off. ➔ you didn't have to be so reckless just to prove a fucking point. ➔ the wound will heal but you'll have a scar.

𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 :

[ BANDAGE ] : sender bandages a wound on receiver.

[ GUIDE ] : sender puts a hand on he receiver's back to guide them somewhere.

[ WAVE ]: sender waves down receiver to get their attention.

[ SIGN ]: sender raises their hand to sign to receiver. what follows can be anything the sender desires.

[ LIFT ]: sender lifts receiver's chin to look at them.

[ LIGHT ]: sender lights receiver's cigarette/candle/etc.

[ FIND ] : sender finds receiver beaten and/or bloodied.

[ PIN ]: sender pins receiver against the wall during combat/sparring.

[ GET DOWN ]: sender tackles receiver out of the way of danger.

[ TAKE ]: sender takes a hit meant for receiver.

[ CAUGHT ]: sender finds receiver somewhere they aren't supposed to be.

[ TRAP ]: sender traps the receiver somewhere they don't want to be.

[ DARLING ]: sender touches receiver's cheek.

[ SNATCH ]: sender snatches receiver's wrist as they turn to go.

[ STAB ]: sender stabs receiver.

[ DRAG ]: sender drags receiver from point a to point b.

[ SIT ]: sender sits on receiver's lap.

[ EN GARDE ]: sender and receiver get into some kind of fight.

[ DRUNK ]: sender finds receiver drunk.

[ BLOOD ]: sender walks into receiver's room covered in blood.

[ FLOWER ]: sender offers a flower to receiver.

[ HOLD ]: sender reaches to hold receiver's hand.

[ BRUSH ]: sender brushes a strand of hair out of receiver's face.

[ NOTE: ] sender writes a note for receiver. the contents are whatever the sender decides.

[ EYES ]: sender notices receiver looking at them.

[ STOP ]: sender raises hand to signal the receiver to stop in place.

[ TAP ]: sender taps receiver on the shoulder to get their attention.

[ WAKE ]: sender gently wakes receiver from a nap or otherwise.

[ MORNING AFTER ]: sender and receiver wake up together for the first time after a night of passion.

[ BLANKET ]: sender drapes a blanket over receiver's shoulders.

[ HUDDLE ]: sender and receiver huddle together in an effort to stay warm.

[ TUG ]: sender pulls receiver away from them.

[ PUSH ]: sender pushes receiver away from them.

"You're burning up."

"Jesus, you're scorching."

"You need to cool down a bit."

"I'm worried about your temperature."

"You're all sweaty."

"You look flushed; are you feeling okay?"

"Whoa, okay, you're not well."

"I got you water. Sit down."

"You can barely stand."

"I'm worried about you. Maybe we should see a doctor?"

"I got one of those rags for your head."

"What is it, feed a cold, starve a fever?"

"Do you need - food, or - do I give you fever reducers?"

"Whoa, hey, no - I think you're hallucinating."

"You're shaking like a leaf."

"I feel really weird, my head's all spinny..."

"It's so cold... so c-cold in here..."

"I'm not that warm, I'm fine, I can do it -"

"I'm just going to lay here for a bit until I stop seeing things in the corner of the room."

"Everything's all wiggly..."

"I'm not even... sick, I'm just... I'm..."

"Oh you're nice and cold... that feels nice..."

"Can I get some water? Or um... a straw..."

"Oh, my sheets are... damp, or something..."

"It's too bright in here..."

"Can you stay? Just... sit with me for a bit? Please?"

"I know I'm really warm but I just want a little cuddle."

"My skin feels like it's burning."

"Can you see them? Too? The people? They're walking around in here?"

Memes for when the other character has lost it! Some of these can have heavier connotations so peruse with caution.

"You're hurting me!"

"Get off me!"

"This isn't you!"

"Get control!"

"I trust you - but you need to stop -"

"Don't make me tie you up."

"Take a breath, focus."

"You're here with me."

"I don't like that look in your eyes."

"You are stronger than this!"

"You have to fight it off."

"Come on, come back to me..."

"Take a breath. Remember to ground yourself."

"You're better than the monster."

"Don't let it take you over."

"Hold my hand. Take a breath. You're here. You're safe."

"No! No! Please -"

"Why would you do this?! I thought you were better than this!"

"You're meant to be fighting it!"

"We were friends, weren't we?"

"How could it end like this?"

"Please - don't -"

"You're out of control."

"Someone needs to put you down."

"Like a wild dog, aren't you?"

"Get the muzzle."

"If you don't stop, you're going to make me hurt you."

"Oh, poor thing... so much wildness in you, hm?"

"Someone help! Please!"

Vampire

❛ Not all of us are ancient. ❜ ❛ Is that garlic? ❜ ❛ Not the blinds! ❜ ❛ I don’t know how much longer I can go before it kills me. I may go ravenous. ❜ ❛ Leave before I go ravenous and lose my rationality. ❜ ❛ I’d like to bite you and find out. ❜ ❛ You’ll let me have a taste? ❜ ❛ Taking a bite out of you should be fun. ❜ ❛ I’ll burn, you idiot! ❜ ❛ If the sunlight doesn’t kill me, your stupidity will. ❜ ❛ I don’t really eat anything. ❜ ❛ Regular food disgusts me. ❜ ❛ We still have taste! I’m craving some actual food! ❜ ❛ You didn’t think I could eat regular food? ❜ ❛ Can’t we wait until nightfall? ❜ ❛ Aren’t you forgetting something? I’ll be at the door forever. ❜ ❛ Why is your lifespan so short? ❜ ❛ I’m not going to grow close to someone who I’ll just have to watch die eventually. ❜ ❛ I’ll bleed you dry. ❜ ❛ Humans, werewolves, mermaids, whatever. You’re all food to me. ❜

Werewolves

❛ Is that silver? ❜ ❛ It’s a full moon, isn’t it? ❜ ❛ It’s a full moon, get out! ❜ ❛ I’ll tear you apart. ❜ ❛ You think I wouldn’t eat you alive? ❜ ❛ Sorry, I guess I just don’t know my own strength. ❜ ❛ Am I shedding? ❜ ❛ Don’t treat me like a dog, it’s humiliating. ❜ ❛ I don’t bark! ❜ ❛ I followed your scent all the way here. ❜ ❛ Sure you’re taller than me now but wait until nightfall, then you’ll be sorry. ❜ ❛ I won’t be able to control myself when I turn. ❜ ❛ You think a bullet will stop me? ❜ ❛ No, I don’t have any fleas. ❜ ❛ I could hear you coming for miles, I knew it was you. ❜ ❛ Sorry I licked you, it’s a … habit. ❜ ❛ Sorry, it’s my tail. ❜ ❛ I don’t turn completely unless it’s a full moon. Otherwise I just acquire certain traits when the night hits. ❜ ❛ I’m like a wolf but a lot bigger. ❜ ❛ Of course I can control myself, why wouldn’t I be able to? ❜ ❛ A werewolf? What gave you that idea? ❜ ❛ … Are you petting me? ❜ ❛ Don’t stop, that feels nice. ❜

Mermaids

❛ Did I splash you? ❜ ❛ Come a little closer into the water. ❜ ❛ Did I call you here by accident? ❜ ❛ Stay back! Unless you want to fall under my spell. ❜ ❛ I’m poisonous so go ahead, try to take a bite. ❜ ❛ Why would you jump into the water if you can’t swim?! ❜ ❛ Of course I speak your language, why wouldn’t I? ❜ ❛ I can’t step on land since I don’t have your … flimsy limbs. ❜ ❛ I can step on land for a short period of time, actually. ❜ ❛ If I give up my tail for you, your love has to be true, otherwise my soul will return to the sea. ❜ ❛ A mermaid? Why would you think that? ❜ ❛ I know the water better than anyone. Did you really think you could win? ❜ ❛ You can’t escape when your mind is mine. ❜ ❛ Feeling like you aren’t in control? That would be my fault and I’m not sorry. ❜ ❛ Wait! I didn’t mean to enchant you, I’m so sorry! ❜ ❛ Can you hear me?! You almost drowned! ❜ ❛ How did you wind up in the ocean?! ❜ ❛ Just like you eat our kind, we eat yours. ❜ ❛ Why are you staring at my tail like that? ❜

Selkies

❛ Did you take my skin? ❜ ❛ Give it back! ❜ ❛ I’m giving this to you because I trust you. ❜ ❛ It’s … It’s skin. What you’re holding is my skin. ❜ ❛ I love you more than the ocean itself. Therefore I’d gladly give it up for you. ❜ ❛ A selkie? That’s crazy talk. Where did you get that from? ❜ ❛ You’re … You’re not trying to take my skin? ❜ ❛ Are you … giving my skin back to me? ❜ ❛ Is there a reason you always come to the coast to visit me? You must already know what I am.❜ ❛ You’re kidding me right? Leave the water for you? ❜ ❛ Over my dead skin. ❜ ❛ I don’t shed like some dog, that’s different! ❜ ❛ You can’t keep me prisoner forever; I’ll find it. ❜ ❛ I’ll find it, even if I have to kill you. ❜ ❛ Please … just let me go home. ❜ ❛ Sure I’ll miss the sea but I think I’d miss you more if I had to live without you. ❜ ❛ WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOU LOST IT?! HOW DO YOU LOSE SKIN?! ❜ ❛ I gave you my skin because I love you, silly. ❜ ❛ You were the best person to entrust my skin to but I need it back now. ❜

Human

❛ You’re … You’re not human, are you? ❜ ❛ All this time I thought you were human … ❜ ❛ Wait, please! Please don’t hurt me! ❜ ❛ I’m not afraid of any sort of monster. ❜ ❛ You’re all monsters to me. ❜ ❛ You keep that thing/those things away from me! ❜ ❛ My life span isn’t short, yours is just super long! ❜ ❛ Were you born as a [creature]? ❜ ❛ I didn’t think creatures like you were real … ❜ ❛ You’re so pretty … ❜ ❛ You look like something straight out of a story book. ❜ ❛ You’re the fairytale I’ve been waiting for. ❜ ❛ Is it true that you’re just like a dog? ❜ ❛ Is it true that you’re just like a fish? ❜ ❛ Just a nibble right? Okay, you can have my wrist. ❜ ❛ I won’t tell a soul. Your secret’s safe with me. ❜ ❛ What are you?! ❜ ❛ Do you … like the taste of human flesh? ❜ ❛ Uh no. Humans … Humans don’t do that. ❜ ❛ … Where did you learn about human customs? ❜ ❛ You can speak our language? ❜ ❛ How long does your species usually live? ❜ ❛ I could listen to you talk about your species for hours. ❜ ❛ Okay give me a minute to process this. This is a lot to take in. ❜

MISC.

𝐃𝐈𝐀𝐋𝐎𝐆𝐔𝐄 :

hide .   hide now .

shh !!  there’s somebody in the house .

i’m not gonna hurt you !  see ?  look ,  i’m putting down the  [ weapon ] .

[ name ] ,  what were you thinking ?!

you’re being followed ,  pretend you know me .

stop , stop !  just put the  [ weapon ]  down !

drive ,  just drive fast !

you seriously think i could’ve done this ?

can you walk ?  i need you to walk for me ,  okay ?

let me handle it ,  just go !

what was your plan ??  you could’ve gotten yourself killed !

you’re just going to leave me here ?!

[ name ] ,  can you hear me ?  get out of there !

you knew and you didn’t tell me ?!

don’t you know how dangerous this is ?

you’re not going to shoot me .

move and you die .

i’m gonna come back for you ,  do you hear me ?

we have to stop the bleeding .

can you see how many fingers i’m holding up ?

i just want to go home !

don’t move a fucking muscle .

if it weren’t for you ,  we wouldn’t be in this mess .

i almost DIED back there ,  and you’re laughing ?

you’re only making this worse for yourself .

you think this is a joke ?

if i go down ,  i want you to run .

we’re gonna die ,  so what’s the point ?

this was the ONE thing i told you not to do .

i can’t promise we’re going to make it out of here .

where’s your first - aid kit ?!

just calm down and find your phone ,  we need to call the police .

someone’s been stalking me .

just listen to me for once !

i didn’t think you had it in you .

put the gun down ,  and kick it over here .

we can’t stick around here ,  let’s go .

kiss me before we die .

do whatever you need to do ,  hurry .

i can’t breathe ,  i can’t -

please ,  please  -  let me in ,  there’s someone -

i’m gonna give you one last chance .

you have to believe me ,  i didn’t do this !

run ,  and don’t look back .

this is real ,  i’m real .  look at me .

take this .  it’ll keep you safe .

follow my instructions very closely .

put your hands where i can see them .

you can’t just let me die !

i think  …  i think i need a doctor .

we need to get out of here ,  come on .

no ,  this isn’t it .  we’re getting you out of this .

you panicking is not going to help us right now .

𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 :

[ GETAWAY ]  sender acts as a getaway driver for receiver .

[ MEDIC ]  sender arrives on receiver’s doorstep ,  badly bleeding .

[ HIDE ]  sender and receiver hide from a threat together .

[ HUSH ]  sender clasps a hand over receiver’s mouth to silence them .

[ DRAG ]  sender physically hauls receiver to safety .

[ RIGHTS ]  sender calls receiver from a police precinct .

[ REALITY ]  sender helps receiver through an episode of derealization .

[ SHELTER ]  sender and receiver must find shelter from a storm  .

[ ARMED ]  sender brandishes a  [ gun / knife ]  at receiver .

[ CRASH ]  sender and receiver survive a  [ car / bike ]  crash together .

[ SEARCH ]  sender barges into the hospital demanding to see receiver .

[ BACKUP ]   sender calls receiver panicking after committing a crime .

[ CORNERED ]  sender menacingly backs receiver into a corner .

[ UNEXPECTED ]  receiver comes home to find sender already inside .

[ BREATHE ]  sender helps receiver get through a panic attack .

[ BADGE ]  sender and receiver flee from the cops together .

[ STRANDED ]  sender and receiver become stranded in the woods .

[ EMBRACE ]  sender kisses receiver thinking it’ll be the last time .

[ STRANGER ]  sender can’t remember who receiver is after an injury .

[ TOKEN ]  sender gives receiver a lucky charm before they go into battle .

TIM'S   EYES   FLICKER   TO   THE   SIDE,   a   sharp   prickle   of   awareness   creeping   up   his   spine.   his   heart   squeezes   in   his   chest,   registering   a   second   presence   beside   his   own   a   few  seconds   too   late .   “   fuck. ”  he   exhaled  ,   pulse   hammering   in   his   ears   “  sorry.   hey.   you  ..   uh.   you   scared   me. ”

she  hadn’t  meant  to  get  this  close,  but  the  smell  had  dragged  her  in,  hypnotized  her.  thick  and  sharp.  smoke,  sweat,  something  unmistakably  alive.  she  watches  him,  head  tilting  just  slightly,  pupils  dilated  in  the  dark.  EYES  CATCH  THE  LIGHT,  A  BRIEF,  ANIMAL  GLINT.  human  eyes  don't  do  that  …

A list of Introduction Starters for muses who've just met. Feel free to change pronouns as needed.

"It's nice to meet you, I'm name."

"Let's skip the introductions."

"You don't know me. You don't know what my life is like."

"Hello, I'm name."

"It's a pleasure to meet your acquaintance."

"That looks very heavy, would you like some help with that?"

"Can you get the door for me? My hands are full."

"Excuse you! I was here first!"

"Hey! That's mine!"

"Should I know who you are?"

"Watch where you're going you jerk!"

"I love your outfit! Where'd you get it from?"

"Um, uh, Hi!"

"Can you help me? I think I'm lost."

"What do you want?"

"Do you need a hand with that?"

"What's a matter, cat got your tongue?"

"That's a unique name."

"You look familiar. Have we met before?"

"Do I know you?"

"I've heard about you."

"Everyone says you're nothing but trouble."

"I've been told you're a real sweetheart."

"I don't mean to bother you, but I think you dropped this."

"Are you okay?"

"I know we've just met, but it looks like you have something on your mind. Care to spill your thoughts?"

"I don't care who you are or what you want, leave me alone and we'll get along just fine."

"Is that your dog? They're adorable!"

"I know we just met, but it feels like I've known you my whole life."

"You have your cat on a leash? That's pretty cool."

"You seem cool. Let's be friends."

"I've been told you break hearts."

"I'm so glad I met you!"

"Can you get that for me? I can't reach it."

"I'm so sorry!"

"I didn't mean to run into you!"

"This is all my fault! I feel terrible."

"Is there anything I can do to help you?"

"I love your hair."

"Wow, you're beautiful."

"Are you alright? That looked like it hurt."

"I'll be okay. Thanks for asking."

"You've got something in your hair."

"Dang it! This machine stole my money!" *kicks the machine*

"Oh, were you going to use this washing machine? I'll use the one next to it then."

"I've never met anyone like you before."

"Have you seen this cat/dog? They're missing."

"Help! I'm stuck!"

"Nice to meet you. What's your name?"

"Here's my number. Call me sometime."

"Hey good looking."

"Let me buy you a drink."

"Are you new to town? I've never seen you around before."

"Hi. I just moved here."

"Can you please give me directions?"