chaos and the calm

(  lyric  dialogue  prompts  taken  from  glass  animals  album:  dreamland.  feel  free  to  change  as  you  seem  fit.  ) 

❛ i can’t keep on makin’ you happy. ❜

❛ i wish i could show you more of yourself. ❜

❛ i wish i could make you somebody else. ❜

❛ tangerine, come on back to me. ❜

❛ you got what i need, tangerine. ❜

❛ i love it when the light sits on you just right. ❜

❛ you only look at me properly now when you’re drunk. ❜

❛ i want what we had, where you gone? ❜

❛ i wish that we could be real too. ❜

❛ i don’t wanna be around you. just wanna be like you. ❜

❛ touch the glass, i’ll feel you through it. ❜

❛ you’re wanted coast to coast. ❜

❛ fuck that shit, now i go my way and you go yours. ❜

❛ really think that metal gonna make you safe? ❜

❛ playin’ peek-a-boo with the devil these days. ❜

❛ gotta say i’m pretty glad they caught you, man. ❜

❛ if this is my life then i’m tokyo drifting. ❜

❛ everything we’re doing just feels fucking cold. ❜

❛ how did this happen when we were so close? ❜

❛ when it all started, i thought we would grow old. ❜

❛ i know i can’t make you younger. ❜

❛ i can’t stop life moving onwards. ❜

❛ i can’t hide you from life’s horrors. ❜

❛ i’m not making you like your father. ❜

❛ you call but i just cut the line. ❜

❛ i’m backsliding into this just one more time. ❜

❛ you dyed your hair blue. ❜

❛ oh, so much deja vu. ❜

❛ i can feel your love, your temporary touch, it’s a hit and run. ❜

❛ don’t you want some more, ‘cause i can feel your love. ❜

❛ maybe in time, when we’re both better at life, daylight can open my eyes and you’ll still be by my side. ❜

❛ night by night, i let you eat me alive. ❜

❛ i want you to eat me alive. ❜

❛ i just wish that i could see through you. ❜

❛ chat shit, but where’s the real you? ❜

❛ i’m a liar, i’ve been on that shit since ‘99. ❜

❛ clap clap, you’re a clever, clever cookie now. ❜

❛ waterfalls coming out your mouth, what the hell are we doing now? ❜

❛ waterfalls tearing you apart, what the hell are we doing now? ❜

❛ i tried for you and i, for too hard, for too long. ❜

❛ gave it all and everything for more time, but i lost. ❜

❛ you don’t make a sound, heartbreak was never so loud. ❜

❛ i see the bruise, i see the truth, i see what he’s been doin’ to you. ❜

❛ why’d you put up with that shit? ❜

❛ why’d you go back for that kiss? ❜

❛ why don’t we pack and leave this? ❜

❛ why do you smile when he cries? ❜

❛ why do you cry when he wins? ❜

❛ domestic bliss, i know how bad you wanted it. ❜

❛ last night, all i think about is you. ❜

❛ sometimes, all i think about is you, late nights in the middle of june. ❜

❛ usually i put somethin’ on tv, so we never think about you and me. ❜

❛ you just need a better life than this. ❜

❛ you need somethin’ i can never give. ❜

❛ now i gotta let you go, you’ll be better off in someone new. ❜

❛ you look so broken when you cry. ❜

❛ i just wonder what you’re dreamin’ of when you sleep and smile so comfortable.❜

❛ i just wish that i could give you that, that look that’s perfectly un-sad. ❜

❛ 9:09. you gonna call it or am i? ❜

❛ you talk like a man and taste like the sun. ❜

there it is  …  pretty much how i remember it .

just an observation ,  not a judgement .

what are you expecting your silent protest will get you ?

at least acknowledge this isn’t the way to deal with your anger .

i’m not gonna let you keep acting like a jerk .

you think you know everything .

you’re such a liar !

you’re still coming tomorrow ,  right ?

we don’t need any more holes in the wall .

i don’t know how you did it ,   i just know you did it .  ‘cause you ALWAYS do it .

[ name ] ,  don’t you wanna know where this thing goes ?

wow ,  that’s really  …  impossible .

it’s late ,  just go to sleep .

wait ,  what did i say ?

i did my best ,  but YOU .  you kept looking and looking .

are you with them ,  or with me ?  whose side are you on ?

[ name ] ?   oh my god ,   oh my god -

i beg your forgiveness .

what do you want with me ?

it’s not what i want with you ,  it’s what i want from you .

i’m placing my trust in you .

if you fail ,  i’m afraid i’ll have to find someone else .

get inside the protective circle !

for the last time ,  there’s no such thing as  [ xyz ] .

now do you believe me ?!

how many of those things are out there ?!

sit tight ,  i’ll be right back .

i’ll be right back ,  keep pressure on that .

what do they want from us ?

oh god .  they’re coming from everywhere .

you don’t think ,  you just DO .

you do stuff ,  and we pay for it .

you ruin everything !

there is so much about this that’s not okay ,  i don’t even know where to start .

you die ,  i die ,  we all die .

they’re not leaving .  they’re never leaving !

we stay here long enough ,  we’re gonna end up like  [ name ] .

if you’re so smart ,  what do you suggest we do with it ?

we’re safe as long as we stay in the house .

okay ,  i think i have this figured out .

you have to get out of there .

it isn’t safe ,  you don’t understand .

one night ,  i dreamt that i saw him in the woods .

that’s what this is all about ?

i told you you wouldn’t believe me .

do you really think i am SO stupid that i don’t see what this is about ?

that isn’t gonna happen .

don’t you think you should just tell him ?

there’s your ride ,  off you go !

destroy it ?  are you mad ?

they won’t let you leave .

not until you tell me what you need to tell me .

you said you had something you needed to say to me .  so ,  what is it ?

look me in the eyes .  and tell me .

i  …  i just wanted to tell you that i love you .

wrong answer .

[ name ] ,  it’s not your fault .  it’s mine .

i was trying to protect you ,  but i guess i should’ve just told you the truth .

is it okay if i stay here ?  with you ?

who else is gonna protect us ?

i see now .  &  i may never be able to forgive myself .

you came back as you promised .  so i forgive you .

it's so good to be home!

aren't you two a sight for sore eyes!

look at the time. i guess you'd better be going.

don't you want to tell me about your trip?

we need a little time, you know, to be together. just with each other.

you don't have to worry about a thing.

i will always be here to make sure nobody bothers you.

i'll see you sunday for a barbecue or something.

royal ball? can i come?

don't you think they might be a bit shocked to see you like this?

stop it. they're not like that.

you could at least give them a chance.

who says i want to be a part of this family?

so that's it. you won't come?

we are not going. and that's final.

are we there yet?

that's not funny. that's really immature.

this is taking forever. there's no in-flight movie or nothing!

so... you still think this was a good idea?

happy now? we came. we saw them. now let's go.

quick! while they're not looking, we can make a run for it.

i'd like you to meet my husband.

what do you mean, "not on the list?" don't tell me you don't know who i am.

thanks for waiting. i had the hardest time getting into this place.

i suppose that would be a fine place to raise the children.

it's a bit early to be thinking about that, isn't it?

i only did that because i love her.

i'm here to make it all better.

i don't want to leave. when did you decide this?

do you think it might be nice if somebody asked me what i wanted?

i've made changes for you, [name]. think about that.

i knew this would happen.

i think you're taking this a little too personally.

you act as if love is totally predictable.

is that you? my gosh! it's been years.

you've forced me to do something i really don't want to do.

my diet is ruined!

use your imagination.

i need to have someone taken care of.

who dares speak to me?

for this, i charge a great deal of money.

i was hoping you'd let me apologize for my despicable behavior earlier.

i don't know what came over me. do you suppose we could pretend it never happened and start over?

we passed that three times already!

don't get huffy! i'm only trying to help!

almost everybody that meets you wants to kill you.

i do believe we can make this work to our advantage.

i would think you'd be happy for me.

i'm just thinking about what's best for you. maybe you should do the same.

pick me! i'll be your true love!

for you, baby... i could be.

if you really love her... you'll let her go.

just leave the bottle.

it was all just a stupid mistake.

i hate mondays.

i can't believe you'd walk away from the best thing that happened to you.

he's gorgeous! he has a face that looks like it was carved by angels.

you know, shockingly, this isn't make me feel any better.

you better have a good reason for dragging us down here.

perhaps it's best if we just call the whole thing off?

you can't force someone to fall in love.

you're supposed to say i have the right to remain silent. nobody said i have the right to remain silent!

i am wearing ladies underwear.

we're going to need flour. lots and lots of flour.

i'm just playing the part.

is that glitter on your lips?

will you honor me with a dance?

let's crash this party!

you were supposed to give her the potion!

i'd hoped you'd never see me like this.

i just wish i could be the man you deserve.

if you kiss me now... we can stay like this.

feel free to change the prompts as you see fit! warnings: mentions of death and murder and violence.

❝it’s almost midnight.❞

❝i’m not going to bet on my own death.❞

❝you’re a thief.❞

❝i know it comes easy, but try not to play dumb with me.❞

❝i’m fairly sure you’re threatening me. but i want to be more certain before i decide to what to do about it.❞

❝i can’t wait to wipe that look off your face.❞

❝things aren’t going quite as planned, are they?❞

❝do you really think that secret would die with me?❞

❝shame holds more value than coin ever can.❞

❝always one step ahead, aren’t you?❞

❝i’m a creature of habit.❞

❝when everyone knows you’re a monster, you needn’t waste time doing every monstrous thing.❞

❝men mock the gods until they need them.❞

❝get away from me.❞

❝i need a mug of the darkest, bitterest coffee i can find. or maybe a real punch to the jaw.❞

❝you look exhausted. will you sleep at all tonight?❞

❝if i want to watch men dig holes to fall into, i’ll find myself a cemetery.❞

❝you’re smart, but you need to learn patience.❞

❝are you going to explain any of this?❞

❝brick by brick, i will destroy you.❞

❝fate has plans for us all.❞

❝the brain is just another organ.❞

❝if you’d wanted to help me, you know you could have.❞

❝when have i ever done something for nothing?❞

❝i may die, but i’ll die on my feet with a knife in my hand.❞

❝i can take it.❞

❝you could have come to me on your hands and knees, and my answer would be the same.❞

❝you can keep your money. choke on it.❞

❝don’t i have a say in this? i’m sitting right here.❞

❝i’m not useless.❞

❝you wouldn’t know a good time if it sidled up to you and stuck a lollipop in your mouth.❞

❝the easiest way to steal a man’s wallet is to tell him you’re going to steal his watch.❞

❝it’s hard to keep track of all your wisdom.❞

❝i worry about everything. that’s why i’m still alive.❞

❝there’s a difference between confidence and arrogance.❞

❝the heart is an arrow. it demands aim to land true.❞

❝i’m not sure i have a heart to give any more.❞

❝you at least owe me your best imitation of a human being.❞

❝i can tell you how this one ends, but you’re not going to like it.❞

❝did we win?❞

❝i don’t want to die.❞

❝you came back for me.❞

❝i protect my investments.❞

❝say you’re sorry.❞

❝you’re making me nervous.❞

❝i’m just doing my job. stop glaring at me.❞

❝my ghost won’t associate with your ghost.❞

❝don’t try to move, just rest.❞

❝i’m fine. you’re the one who got stabbed.❞

❝it’s just so much easier to kill people than take care of them.❞

❝don’t make me laugh. that feels awful.❞

❝how long was i out?❞

❝there was enough blood to paint a barn red.❞

❝i’m not a criminal.❞

❝if you aren’t born with every advantage, you learn to take your chances.❞

❝why do you think you know everything about me?❞

❝i want to show you something.❞

❝i’ve been looking for an excuse to talk to you for two days.❞

❝i’ve never heard you admit you’re not good at something.❞

❝i don’t want this.❞

❝unclench your jaw. you’re going to grind your teeth down into nothing.❞

❝shut your eyes.❞

❝you don’t smell like roses any more.❞

❝it’s not normal for someone to be as stupid as they are tall, and yet there you stand.❞

❝i can’t believe your face is going to be the last thing i see before i die.❞

❝i hate the way you talk.❞

❝do you think i care what you like or don’t like?❞

❝there’s always more to lose.❞

❝what’s the first thing you’re going to do when you get home?❞

❝i have been made to protect you. only in death will i be kept from this oath.❞

❝are you afraid of me?❞

❝all right, what do you do for fun?❞

❝what are you so afraid will happen? afraid you might start to like me?❞

❝let me go.❞

❝i will always be a threat to you.❞

❝we’re under attack.❞

❝you did everything but tell the truth.❞

❝what was that?❞

❝just keep talking.❞

❝doesn’t matter how big the gun is if you don’t know where to point it.❞

❝we’re either geniuses or the dumbest sons of bitches to ever breathe air.❞

❝what good is a lockpick without his picks?❞

❝you aren’t going to kill me, and i’m not going to pretend everything is okay.❞

❝stop being dense. you’re cuter when you’re smart.❞

❝have you ever been in a fight?❞

❝i don’t want to kill people, not really.❞

❝you’re obviously dangerous. i’d prefer you never became dangerous to me.❞

❝better terrible truths than kind lies.❞

❝your death belongs to me.❞

❝i want a job.❞

❝i practice the art of ‘pull his shirt over his head and punch till you see blood.‘❞

❝a good magician isn’t much different from a proper thief.❞

❝why didn’t you tell me?❞

❝thank goodness we’re proper thieves.❞

❝if you survive and i don’t, make sure i have an open casket. the world deserves a few more moments with this face.❞

❝if we don’t survive this night, i will die unafraid. can you say the same?❞

❝you don’t have to do this, you know.❞

❝i’ve done worse.❞

❝i’m not sure why i began this, but i know why i have to finish. i know why fate brought me here, why it placed me in the path of this prize.❞

❝you’re very graceful in battle, just not while you’re plummeting.❞

❝you presume a great deal.❞

❝i learned the same way you learn about anything. take it apart.❞

❝who am i now?❞

❝you stink of decency.❞

❝we have a party to go to.❞

❝i’m afraid for you.❞

❝i need a dose of imminent peril to get my head straight.❞

❝you can help by shutting up and staying out of the way.❞

❝i don’t like that sound. what’s wrong?❞

❝i don’t love killing people.❞

❝i don’t have any business criticizing you.❞

❝you gave me the tools for vengeance when i needed them the most.❞

❝if we make it out of here alive, i’m going to kiss you unconscious.❞

❝have you come to kill me?❞

❝you shouldn’t make friends with crows.❞

❝you’ve cheated death too many times.❞

❝you won’t shoot me. you need information.❞

❝i. should. let. you. die.❞

❝don’t touch me.❞

❝you almost drowned. you should have drowned.❞

❝this would be a really good time to say you saw this coming.❞

❝i didn’t see this coming.❞

❝they won’t take me alive.❞

❝we’re all someone’s monster.❞

❝you look radiant.❞

❝it seems you prayed to the right god.❞

❝you know you can’t stop them all.❞

❝what will you do when there’s no more blood to shed or vengeance to take?❞

❝was there never another dream?❞

❝what do you want, then?❞

❝stay. stay here. stay with me.❞

❝i want you to stay. i want you to… i want you.❞

❝i don’t want you to see me like this.❞

❝we all carry our sins. i need you to live so i can atone for mine.❞

❝i want to feel safe again. i want to go home.❞

❝i’d like to say it’s been a pleasure, but i’m not that good a liar.❞

❝maybe i liked your stupid face.❞

🏛️  ruin

🌲  forest 

🏰  castle

🏠  house

🏫  school 

⛪  church

⚰️  cemetery 

🏨  hotel / motel

🏢  office building 

🚜  barn / farm building

“I’m ghost-proof.”

“Any horny boys?”

“You heard that, right?”

“Whoaaaa, that’s cool!”

“Not the best diplomat.”

“See you in three years.”

“He’s a fucking criminal.”

“Yeah, it’s a bit of a reach.”

“Why not leave more clues?”

“It took three fucking years?”

“Shoot it with your fucking gun!”

“I think that ship was bedeviled.”

“I’m about to die for the internet.”

“Are you putting on a tinfoil hat?”

“Everything else you have is shit.”

“Alright, uh, let’s kill these dudes.”

“A rockslide would be very efficient.”

“I hate that you are so game for that.”

“Why are you unbuttoning your pants?”

“I’m gonna disrespect your favorite toy.”

“What the fuck are…? What is going on?”

“I think if we had a map-off, I would win.”

“Shut the fuck up. I’m gonna murder you.”

“I mean, they took a sledgehammer to it.”

“I’m not going to let you goad me into this.”

“No, it’s not UFO’s, you stupid piece of shit!”

“I’ll paint the hell outta you, however I want.”

“It’s still, very much, an abandoned hellscape.”

“I just don’t want you to have any satisfaction.”

“Just the biggest misunderstanding of all time.”

“Maybe I want some people to know about this.”

“I mean, they seemed like they were doing fine.”

“No, that was terrible. I’m actually upset right now.”

“Give me a heads-up if you start to feel murderous.”

“I thought that was as dumb as this was gonna get.”

“No blood, though? No blood, no evidence, no nothing?”

“I killed ‘em. I wanted them outta there in the first place.”

“I’m just picturing being surrounded by cultists right now.”

“You want me off this bridge, you’re gonna have to kill me.”

“You see what you want to see, you hear what you want to hear.”

“It doesn’t help that every fucking wall in here is painted with ‘get out’.”

“I thought it’d be really funny, but now I realize I look like a fucking fool.”

“Let’s just start with ‘move’, how bout that? And work our way up from there?”

“Even though that’s dripping with sarcasm, and is definitely not genuine, I’ll take it.”