be a dragon.

(  dialogue  prompts  taken  from episode one: faith of  the wolf among us (2013),  developed  by  telltale  games.  trigger  warning  for  dark  themes.  feel  free  to  change  as  you  seem  fit. )

❛ if you can’t afford to look human, you’re going to the farm. it’s as simple as that. ❜

❛ fucking hell. see? this is what i called you about, sheriff. ❜

❛ so, what am i walking into exactly? ❜

❛ get the fuck out of the way before you get the axe again. ❜

❛ look, i'm not leaving until i get what's mine. ❜

❛ hey! if you can't be nice, i'm gonna make you wait outside. ❜

❛ it's just little misunderstanding that turned into a real shit show. don't worry. you saw all the best bits. ❜

❛ i let you slap me around for a while. you're lucky i'm not charging extra. ❜

❛ look, this is just the start of a shitty night for me. i just need the money he owes me, then i can go. ❜

❛ my name's whatever you'd like it to be, handsome. ❜

❛ sorry, sheriff. wouldn't want to add any difficulty to your night. ❜

❛ seriously. i need to know if you're okay. ❜

❛ i know you're fucking in there. come on out, you fucking dog. ❜

❛ you alright back there? i mean... your eyes and the teeth... you're not supposed to do that, are you? ❜

❛ hey, do you like my ribbon? ❜

❛ beautiful... ❜

❛ i feel like we've met before... ❜

❛ we all sort of knew each other at one point. but things change, i guess. ❜

❛ stop. we don't have to make any more of a thing out of it than it already is. ❜

❛ stop changing the subject. if you don't answer my questions, i can't help you. ❜

❛ how much was it he owed you? ❜

❛ i'm guessing it'd be bad for you to show up empty-handed. ❜

❛ he hit you. he needs to pay for that. ❜

❛ just... take the money, okay? ❜

❛ you got me out of a bad situation back there... thanks. ❜

❛ meet me back at my office, then. ❜

❛ it's a little late for an office visit, sheriff. i'll swing by your apartment. ❜

❛ you should get cleaned up. you look like shit. and i don't use that term lightly. ❜

❛ it's okay. i'll be fine. you've done enough. really. ❜

❛ you're not as bad as everyone says you are. ❜

❛ see you around... wolf. ❜

❛ look, i've got an hour of paperwork ahead of me and i've already had to deal with one asshole tonight, so just— ❜

❛ you're out pretty late... ❜

❛ you can't be too careful these days. ❜

❛ thank you... for trusting me. really. i appreciate it. ❜

❛ what a night... ❜

❛ got a smoke? ❜

❛ i take it all back... this is why everyone hates you. ❜

❛ so... everyone hates me? ❜

❛ "it is better to be feared, than loved." you know who said that? ❜

❛ they fear you more than anything. you ate a lot of people back in your day. ❜

❛ i thought we were all supposed to have a fresh start here. i can't change the past. ❜

❛ who'd you get in a fight with? ❜

❛ i was doing my job, believe it or not. ❜

❛ i'm sure you were shitty to everyone you came across tonight. ❜

❛ will you shut up? ❜

❛ these walls are paper-thin... ❜

❛ we need to be careful. we'll talk outside. ❜

❛ there hasn't been a murder in fabletown in a long time... ❜

❛ all the more reason we shouldn't start a panic before we know what's going on. ❜

❛ you can see that someone didn't just toss her here. she was deliberately placed... for us to find. ❜

❛ what kind of monster would do this? ❜

❛ i found a trail of blood. ❜

❛ if anyone's to blame, it's me. you don't need to be yelling ❜

❛ instead of trying to assign blame, maybe we should figure out how to catch the fucker who did this. ❜

❛ do your job, sheriff... or we'll find someone who can. ❜

❛ well, that could've gone better. ❜

❛ oh, he doesn't like people smoking in— never mind. smoke away. ❜

❛ i probably should've listened to you. ❜

❛ wasn't gonna say i told you so. ❜

❛ that was an 8 on the asshole scale. asshole scale... that doesn't sound right. ❜

❛ tarot is a backwards art. i wouldn't put too much stock in its wisdom. ❜

❛ the longer you talk, the longer this takes, so just stand over there and shut up. ❜

❛ if you're gonna say something, out with it. ❜

❛ it's been the hottest summer in years, so why would you be making a fire? ❜

❛ i shot myself in the heart... thought i'd be dead by now... hurts like hell. ❜

❛ i know how it looks, but i had nothing to do with that. ❜

❛ come on. i'm bringing you in. ❜

❛ you almost looked peaceful. except you're lying in a dirty alley. with an open wound on the back of your head. ❜

❛ every time i think I'm getting a handle on what's going on... things just get more complicated. ❜

❛ it feels like we're always a step behind. ❜

❛ be honest with me. who do you think did this? ❜

❛ you look tired. ❜

❛ you're doing your best. it's all anyone can do. ❜

❛ not the advice i imagined hearing from you. ❜

❛ i... um, just be careful. please. ❜

❛ i'm being nice, so try again. ❜

❛ don't let him tell you what to do. you're your own woman. ❜

❛ i'd just like some help, then i'll be out of here. ❜

❛ don't lie to me. it'd be bad for everybody. ❜

❛ call me a liar, and it'll be bad for you. ❜

❛ how about i buy you a drink? ❜

❛ how about you keep your drink and piss off? ❜

❛ i know you're an asshole, and you're not wanted here. how's that for what i know? ❜

❛ i don't want to be here. you don't want me here. the sooner you answer my questions, the sooner i'll be out of your hair. ❜

❛ come on. you know why i'm here. ❜

❛ i'm a piece of shit, okay, i know that. but i didn't kill her. ❜

❛ i didn't realize you were the bitch of the bitch. ❜

❛ that all you got? ❜

❛ if you run, it'll be worse. trust me. ❜

❛ you said you wouldn't hurt me! ❜

you are a descendent from an ancient royal line.

can you joust?

this is not a question of bravery.

are you too cowardly to take a life?

hand me my sword.

the sheets feel scratchy.

you could have got us killed!

if you had kept to the plan, those knights might be alive right now.

together, we have a chance to take back what is ours.

would you ride into town with me?

you're playing with fire.

you should be on the throne.

perhaps we never should have come.

did you bring your bow?

you take one more step, traitor, and i'll chew you to splinters.

are you fit to compete, or shall the forfeit stand?

thank you, my lord.

i will deal with you when this is over.

you have to go alone.

we have some work to do.

it's an ambush!

why are they all staring at us?

were you robbed?

clean your sword.

i must look for a suitor.

i know where your allegiance lies.

pick up your sword.

you're not going to kill me?

what do you propose we do, your majesty?

the path takes us through there.

i will probably die on this quest.

even the peasants can marry for love.

your people love you.

i just learned this spell. can i show you?

are you with me?

how many more must die for the throne?

why don't we discuss the matter later?

what are you wearing to the ball tonight?

do not shush me!

be careful on those roads. there's been a report of bandits.

i'm not worthy of the throne.

how do i know your promise will be kept?

take the sword to the tower.

is that your horse?

i hear there's going to be a royal ball.

it was said to be magic.

no one has ever taken that castle.

what a waste of brandy.

is there a way down?

do you hear talk of a dragon?

you knowingly endangered a member of the royal family.

on a horse, with a lance... you're unbeatable.

some day, i'll be a knight.

there's an army out there, and it's ready to follow you.

hold your tongue or lose it.

you're no longer a myth. you're starting to mean something.

admiring the castle again, i see. isn't it beautiful?

tonight, evil has met its match.

you make me feel like a poet.

i'll ride with you.

this kingdom is better off without the lot of you!

why were they trying to kill you?

no one ever comes back from the woods.

i think it's time we found out what's going on.

i will not lose.

how about a little target practice?

you were right to fear the woods.

choose your last words carefully!

the time for pleasantries is through.

run, and i will run with you.

they wanted to arrange my marriage.

will you dance with me?

i'm sure when i'm older, i'll understand.

you know what we have to do.

what do you think? now that you know what i am?

you speak of what you do not know.

my parents were peasants.

we have a long journey ahead of us.

we should have killed them when we had the chance.

you might find this land a more savage place than you remember.

do you even know how to use that thing?

you have to be of noble birth to compete!

i didn't want to be at the celebration.

i can do magic.

are those catapults?

do you know any spells?

i'm not supposed to be seen with people like you.

minotaurs? they're real?

try and take them then.

help me fetch my arrows.

i'm afraid i'm not worthy of you.

i hear you have a quest for me.

sit with me and drink.

that's a bit of a long story.

there is no way that i am fighting.

i challenge you to a duel.

i wonder who lived here.

maybe it's time you had this back.

you have a traitor in your midst.

meet me in the castle gardens tonight, after the sun sets.

the king sent me.

you know how i loathe the summer here.

i would break my fast. good morrow.

you're plainly a fool, and i have no interest in befriending fools.

you can be very wise, my friend.

as you decree, your majesty.

you look radiant.

there are shadows under your eyes.

my soul is touched.

come forth and face your enemy of old, or watch your city burn.

you have been forced to join me in my exile, and i've been poor company.

if i should hear of any whispers, i will bring them to your door.

i have no love for your queen. in fact, i roundly despise her.

you presume too much. far too much.

i am not yet recovered enough from seeing a corpse by my bed to discuss its use for childing.

i know we planned to go together, and perhaps you will hate me for the rest of our lives, but it is better this way.

you took him somewhere safe. what happens now is up to him.

trust me. you can do nothing here but die.

i strongly dislike visitors at this hour. or any hour.

you show an innocent face to the court, but i believe you have another one.

all the world is a cage in a young girl's eyes.

sleep has eluded me of late.

what do you think of his eyes?

they will hail us as legends one day.

you stand on equal ground with whatever i am.

now i know your secret, and it reeks far worse than mine.

i see what's in your heart. it's the same as what's in mine. ambition.

i have no interest in why you are here.

you seem devout. i suggest you pray.

you dare judge me for seeking help elsewhere?

her pride would never allow her to ask for aid.

did the bells wake you?

i shall not speak another word.

do you have any notion of what they do to outsiders here?

she may be sick in love, as young maids often are.

i don't think i'm at all well, you know.

you are a witch. you practice sorcery. i saw it.

you know why this is happening. everyone tried to warn you.

here. i will give you the rest if you behave.

you don't really believe in talk of alchemy and sorcery.

only a soulless husk could hate poetry.

i've always rather fancied an adventure.

all stories grow from a seed of truth. they are knowledge after figuration.

you have a quick tongue as well as light feet.

not all dreams should be pursued, especially not dreams conceived on the featherbed of love.

he must have escaped while the sentinels were distracted.

how does his royal highness mean to forge such an alliance?

i have had precious little entertainment in this place.

i come to give you warning.

better a mouse than some louder beast.

this is not courteous speech. who are you?

i am no green child to believe what i am told without proof.

i do not fear you. your threats have as much weight as smoke.

they say he was in love with her.

my word, but you are a lucky wretch.

fear will make you fight.

this may be too bold, but you seem not to be in high spirits today.

i have no desire to condemn him to death.

do you think me a halfwit?

oh, do shut up.

this mission may not seem survivable, but you never know. we may return from it as princes of the world.

we must do to our enemies what they would do to us.

fire has no power over me.

something is afoot.

you had better start praying for salvation.

i possess sufficient wit to dress myself.

spare me from baseless gossip.

flattered as i am, i seem to remember you are already wed.

stop involving yourself in matters that could undo you.

it will be a pleasure to fight against a warrior of your skill.

i have an interest in survival. i recommend you nurture one, too.

you have been a loyal servant at court.

i would sooner plunge my sword into my own heart than see thy blood water the earth.

i hope all goes as you desire.

i am unworthy of her love, but love her i do. it hurts my soul.

may i ask your name, since i have you to thank for sheltering me?

pray continue.

if her majesty was displeased, i am sorry for it.

remember, no matter how far you travel, i will always be your friend.

he is comely enough.

i doubt he liked her overmuch.

a risk is needful if we are to know the truth.

no duty comes above our service to the crown.

your plot is heresy.

i beseech you, do not expose our transgression.

he should speak to you with more respect.

you know a secret of mine. we are bound by a vow of silence.

wherever i am, i am with you.

you're not in love, then.

i pray she understands. that she forgives me.

this is a mission of the utmost importance.

i will not hear of him.

i took the same oath.

we ought to speak about our… situation.

how are you always so wise?

i know you are mocking me, sir.

please don't tell anyone, or i shall be ruined.

i meant no such insult.

apologies. a poor choice of words.

as i said, i have no interest in your mission.

i confess my mind has been elsewhere.

i have been too forgiving.

she is someone for whom i would die a thousand times, whose name i cannot tell. someone who is the light in my life, the breath in my breast.

what an honour it is to be received once more at your court.

i will always keep you safe.

we have tarried here for long enough.

let us pray that, someday, she weds someone with a backbone.

i shall not involve you any further.

that is the problem with stories. the truth in them cannot be weighed.

i see through your mask. i see what's in your heart.

your pardon, my lady. it was a jest.