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Detective Sentences, Vol. 34

(Sentences from various sources for detectives and/or muses that like to solve mysteries. Adjust phrasing where needed)

"It's been a while. How's life as a civilian?"

"We're not on holiday! We're conducting an investigation!"

"Sorry I'm late; I found a body!"

"What does it take to be a good detective anyway?"

"You are a good detective, but nobody is too good for this job."

"He killed and ate a guy!"

"You don't use your analytical brain. This is very bad for a policeman."

"Oh, brilliant! We're looking for a tall, dark stranger who's been dead for a hundred years!"

"Is there any chance you'll find who really did it?"

"You are literally the worst shot I've ever seen!"

"He got away with it. He got away with murder, and he's out there somewhere now, laughing at us."

"What if something else is going on? Some other agenda we don't know about?"

"Would you mind terribly if I got back to my investigation?"

"Don't you need a warrant?"

"Am I the only one here who knows how a police officer is supposed to behave?"

"I don't believe in laws. I am the law."

"Police work can get kind of heavy. Have you got anyone at home?"

"You've been paying more attention to these murderers than you ever did to me!"

"Have you ever thought that maybe there's a different way of doing this job?"

"I'm going to walk you through collecting the evidence. You do exactly as I say."

"You're a great cop, and you'll make a terrific detective."

"Look around. Remember that crime scenes a three dimensional. Floors, walls, and ceilings."

"Me helping the police with their inquiries? I don't think so."

"Now, I'm not a conspiracy theorist, but something's going on!"

"Something doesn't add up about any of this, does it?"

"You were supposed to be tying up loose ends, not finding new ones!"

"You haven't got anything, have you? I know because if you had, you wouldn't be trying to coerce me into confessing."

"I expressly told you to drop this case!"

EVERYDAY LIFE / DOMESTIC

📋 : how organized is your muse?

✅ : what do they pretend to have together that they don't?

🕰️ : what time do they naturally wake up when no one needs them?

☕ : what's their morning ritual, and what happens when it's disrupted?

🧺 : how often do they do laundry?

🪞 : do they look at themselves in mirrors, or avoid them? why?

🍽️ : do they eat to survive, for pleasure, or as comfort?

🏠 : what part of their living space reflects them the most?

🌱 : do they keep plants, and are those plants alive?

🧼 : what's something they're weirdly particular about being clean?

📺 : what do they put on when they don't want to think?

SOCIALIZATION / CONNECTION

🗣️ : are they better one-on-one, or in groups?

📱 : do they text back immediately, or let messages rot?

🫥 : how often do they pretend to be fine to keep the peace?

🎭 : how different are they with strangers versus people they trust?

🤝 : do they make friends easily, or accidentally?

🧠 : what do they assume people think about them?

🌘 : how hard is it to really know them?

🎉 : do they enjoy social events, or endure them?

🪑 : are they the type to leave early without saying goodbye?

INTROSPECT / INTERNAL LANDSCAPE

🕵️‍♀️ : how often does your muse think about death?

🧩 : what part of themselves do they not understand yet?

🫀 : what emotion scares them the most?

👣 : do they believe they deserve good things?

🧱 : what walls are they aware of building? which ones are they not aware of?

🕳️ : what do they spiral about at night?

📉 : what's their most common self-criticism?

💀 : do they trust their own memories?

🌊 : what emotion do they drown in when they're alone?

PERSONAL / DEEP / TRAUMA-ADJACENT

🩸 : what wound shaped them the most, even if they won't admit it?

🔥 : what moment do they replay when they're ashamed?

🧷 : who failed them first?

🕯️ : what do they grieve that no one else sees as a loss?

🪤 : what pattern do they keep falling back into?

🧨 : what pushes them past the point of restraint?

🧬 : what did they inherit emotionally from their caregivers?

🕶 : what lie do they tell themselves to survive?

🩹 : what actually helps them heal, even if it's unhealthy?

HABITS / VICES / COPING

🚬 : what vice do they justify the most?

🍺 : do they drink to socialize, numb, or celebrate?

💊 : what's their relationship with substances, past or present?

🏃 : do they move their body to feel alive or to punish it?

🛏️ : how do they sleep when things are bad?

🎧 : what kind of music gets them through the worst days?

🖊️ : do they write things down or let thoughts rot in their head?

☔️ : do they intellectualize pain instead of feeling it?

🕳️ : what habit would unravel them if taken away?

SEXUALITY / INTIMACY

🫠 : is it easy for them to get turned on, or do they need emotional safety first?

💞 : do they separate sex and feelings, or blur them dangerously?

🛑 : what's an immediate turn-off for them?

🔥 : do they crave intensity or stability?

🤲 : do they like being in control, or giving it up?

🪶 : are they gentle with people they desire?

🍒 : how do they feel about their own body during intimacy?

🎱 : what do they need to feel wanted?

🔒 : do they guard intimacy, or give it too freely?

💔 : have they ever used sex to avoid something?

MORALITY / CHOICES

⚖️ : what line will they never cross?

🩶 : what line have they already crossed and justified? or regret?

🧭 : do they believe they're a good person?

🔪 : what would they do if survival demanded cruelty?

🪙 : what do they value more, loyalty or truth?

🚪 : who would they abandon if forced to choose?

🕊️ : do they believe in forgiveness? for themselves? in others?

🧨 : what would make them snap permanently?

📜 : what promise do they regret making?

💗 - How long does it take your muse to fall in love?

💐 - What small things go a long way for your muse? What small favors can someone do to get on their good side?

💝 - What's their love language?

🍨 - What are expectations your muse has had about love that either was false or impossible to live up to?

💘 - What traits personality-wise are attractive to your muse?

🍓 - Do dates matter to them? Do they often put a big focus on anniversaries, partners birthdays, Valentines day etc?

🌸 - What's their idea of a perfect date?

💖 - What traits does your muse find physically attractive?

❤ - What's something you feel like your muse needs to work on for a relationship to happen or for a relationship to be healthy? Do you think that's possible? Or is it something that'll likely never happen?

💞 - Would your muse ever be opened to a polyamorous or open relationship?

❣ - Are they secretive about their romantic relationships or do they not stop talking about it?

🌹 - If asked to define love what would your muse say?

🎀 - Do they aim to impress their partner often? If they do, how so?

💓 - What are some signs your muse has fallen for someone?

🌵 - How toxic would a relationship be with your muse? Would it be able to be fixed?

💔 - Their first heartbreak?

🌺 - Would they be willing to change any part of them for a partner? If not how far would they be willing to go

💮 - Is your muse the possessive or super jealous type?

💟 - Was there ever a time when they had fallen out of love? What was their reaction to it? How did they handle it?

🥰 - Is your muse good at telling when others have feelings for them?

💌 - How would they confess to their love interest? Would they wait on a confession?

🖤 - What's something that will instantly make them dismiss someone as a romantic partner

🌷 - Are they ever been scared/are scared to fall in love?

💄 - Is there a past relationship your muse wishes they could have changed?

Send 📦 and I'll describe up to five items of clutter in my muse's home/office/personal space/etc!

i thought we were becoming more than friends.

i thought you were going to kiss me.

i thought you were going to propose.

i thought you felt the same way.

i thought you loved it when i did this.

i thought we'd be friends forever.

i thought you said you'd behave.

i thought we were going to live happily ever after.

i thought you believed in love at first sight.

i thought you would hate me forever.

i thought we agreed to wait until we got home to do this.

i thought about you every single day.

i thought about our future.

i thought about what you said yesterday.

i thought you knew.

i thought that's what you wanted.

i thought i knew you better than this.

i thought there would be more.

i thought i knew everything about you.

i thought something good would come out of this.

i thought there was a way out of this.

i thought you would stop me.

i thought everyone was staring at me.

i thought you left me.

i thought we were more than this.

i thought everything was going according to plan.

i thought you said you had all the answers.

i thought we were going to spend the rest of our lives together.

i thought you loved me.

i thought i knew what to do, but i don't.

i thought everything would just fall into place.

i thought about it for a long time.

i thought you'd choose me.

i thought i loved you, but maybe i imagined things.

i thought we might just sit down and talk for a while.

i thought you'd be here later.

i thought you said you hated things like this.

i thought you were scared of heights.

i thought you told me to leave.

i thought i heard you come in.

i thought we agreed to never speak of it again.

i thought you could get us out of here.

i thought i deserved better than this.

i thought you hated me.

i thought you were with someone else.

i thought that was a dream.

i thought you loved that.

i thought there would be more people here.

i thought you had a key.

i thought you'd never ask.

i thought our love was enough for you.

i thought i could come in.

i thought that was yours.

i thought i heard your footsteps in the hall.

i thought you might be up.

i thought you went to bed an hour ago.

so i got watching a ton of new tv shows lately, and it occurred to me that actually i do love it when characters are unexpectedly saved by someone who just happened to be exactly in the right place at precisely the correct moment, yk? and i failed to think of the right name, so the title of this list is entirely thanks to a very dear friend of mine who informed me! so here's a list, i hope you guys love it, DO NOT ADD TO THIS LIST OR EDIT IT!!! i like to edit them over time as new ideas come to me.

[ ALIBI ]: the sender provides a false alibi to protect the receiver from legal issues.

[ HAND ]: the sender suddenly arrives to grab the receiver's hand before they fall to their death

[ CAR ]: the sender arrives on scene as the impromptu getaway driver for the receiver (who hadn't been expecting it).

[ FATAL ]: the sender unwittingly arrives on scene when the receiver is being attacked, and to protect the receiver, they kill the assailant.

[ DISTRACT ]: the sender provides a diversion so the receiver can escape a dangerous situation.

[ OUT COLD ]: the sender knocks out an assailant before they can seriously wound the receiver.

[ DUNNO ]: the sender lies about the location of the receiver in order to protect them from pursuers.

[ FAKE ]: the sender, in a situation where they're forced to kill the receiver, only pretends to kill the receiver and takes their "dead" body away in the car.

[ SACRIFICE]: the sender sacrifices their life to ensure the receiver's survival.

[ BACK-UP ]: the sender arrives just in time to help the receiver in a fight.

[ EXCUSES ]: the sender provides an excuse for the receiver to stay at an event where they shouldn't be.

[ HIDDEN ]: the sender hides the receiver from pursuers.

[ SHELTER ]: the sender finds the unconscious receiver and brings them to a safe place.

[ HERO ]: the sender tackles the receiver out of the way of an attack.

[ RUN! ]: the sender tackles the attacker so the receiver can make a safe get-away.

[ FIGHT ]: the sender fights off the assailants so the receiver can flee to safety.

[ INTERCEPT ]: the sender unexpectedly emerges and stands between the receiver and a threat.

[ MISDIRECTION ]: the sender points a group of pursuers in the opposite direction to buy the receiver some time to hide.

[ SANCTUARY ]: the sender opens the door when the receiver knocks in search of help, and brings them into their home.

[ REPUTATION ]: the sender, being somewhat infamous in the area, arrives when the receiver is being hassled, causing the assailants to flee rather than risk the consequences of crossing them.

[ RECOGNIZE ]: the sender pretends to know the receiver in order to help them avoid unwanted attention.

[ AFAR ]: the sender incapacitates, distracts or kills an assailant from a distance to protect the receiver.

[ FRIENDS ]: the sender, unable to attend directly, sends friends over to protect the receiver when they encounter a threat.

[ NEGOTIATE ]: the sender intervenes in a tense situation and manages to smoothly persuade a potential threat to leave the receiver alone.

[ BRIBE ]: the sender gives a threat a significant amount of money to leave the receiver alone.

[ ANNOUNCE ]: the sender issues a declaration that the receiver is under their protection, assuring all potential attackers that any attempts will result in a brutal retaliation from them.

VERBAL PROMPTS:

" they're with me. "

" i was with them all night. "

" hey! these guys bothering you? "

" i wouldn't do that if i were you. "

" you must've really pissed those guys off, huh? "

" follow my lead... "

" don't worry. you're safe here. i won't let anyone hurt you. "

" you're lucky i found you when i did; those people were right down the street. "

" get in the car! now! "

" i'm gonna buy you as much time as i possibly can. make it count, okay? get out of here. now! "

" you can come out now. they're long gone. "

feel free to combine multiple prompts or add  “ + reverse ”  to switch roles !   for reference, the one sending in the prompt is the one committing the action.

attractiveness:

repulsive / hideous / ugly / not attractive / unappealing / not unattractive / meh / no preference / ok / mildly attractive / nice looking / cute / adorable / attractive / pleasant on the eyes / good looking / hot / sexy / beautiful / gorgeous / hot damn / would tap that / perfect / godlike / holy fuck there are no words.

personality:

grating / irritating / frustrating / boring / confusing at best / awkward / unreasonable / psychotic / disturbing / interesting / engaging / affectionate / aggressive / ambitious / anxious / artistic / bad tempered / bossy / charismatic / appealing / unappealing / creative / courageous / dependable / unreliable / unpredictable / predictable / devious / dim / extroverted / introverted / egotistical / gregarious / fabulous / impulsive / intelligent / sympathetic / talkative / up beat / peaceful / calming / badass / flexible.

how likely they would have sex with them:

not if they were the last person on earth and the world was ending / fuck no! / never / no way / not likely / not sure / indifferent / I’m asexual / maybe / probably / it depends / fairly likely / likely / yeah sure / yes / would tap that / hell yes / fuck yes! / wishing that could happen right now / as many times as possible / we are already having sex.

level of friendship:

never in a million years / worst of enemies / enemies / rivals / indifferent / neutral / acquaintance / friendly toward each other / casual friends / friends / good friends / best friends / fuck buddies / bosom buddies / practically the same person / would die for them / true friends / my only friend.

first impression of them:

i hate them so much / i don’t like them / i don’t trust them / they annoy me / they’re weird / I’m indifferent / meh / they seem alright / they’re growing on me / truce / I think I like them / I like them / I’m not sure if I trust them / I trust them / they’re cool / they’re genuine / I think we’re going to get along / I really like them / I think I’m in love / oh fuck they’re hot / I love them.

current impression of them:

First Meetings Sentences, Vol. 3

(Sentences for muses meeting for the first time. Adjust phrasing where needed)

"What am I supposed to call you?"

"You're following me. I don't care to be followed."

"Hey, you're that guy, aren't you?"

"I don't even know your name."

"You must not know who I am. Want to find out?"

"We don't know each other well enough for you to say something like that to me."

"You're not what I expected."

"You look like a man who could use a drink."

"You have me confused with somebody else."

"Well, that is an interesting way to say hello!"

"From your description, I expected you to be a lot taller."

"Who told you where to find me?"

"I know who you are!"

"How long have you worked here?"

"Say, why don't we carry on this delightful conversation over a cocktail?"

"I heard you were looking for me?"

"You've been following me since I arrived, haven't you?"

"Do I know you? You look so familiar."

"Do you know this city well?"

"To what do I owe the pleasure of your company?"

"Who are you? I've seen you someplace before."

"Is that seat taken?"

"Who are all these people?"

"Who the hell are you supposed to be?"

"I've heard stories about you. They can't all be true."

"I don't believe we've been formally introduced?"

"It's exciting to have someone new to talk to!"

"Don't get many visitors here, do you?"

"Can you just explain exactly what you do?"

"They told you I was crazy, didn't they?"

"I'm sorry, I don't know your name?"

"We've never met before, right?"

Birdwatching Sentences

(Sentences for muses who are interested in birds. Adjust phrasing where needed)

"I'm starting to think you have a little too much time on your hands."

"Sure, you start with birdwatching, but what's next? Trainspotting? Stamp collecting?"

"What's the point in birdwatching if all the birds I want to watch are missing in action?"

"Why didn't tell me you were interested in this?"

"Somehow, I'm not surprised that you have a hobby like this."

"That's fascinating! How do you know so much about this?"

"Come on! It's just a little further to the spot I was talking about!"

"Actually, I hate birds."

"How much longer do we have have to wait?"

"Are there birds here?"

"So, this is how you like to have fun?"

"I didn't think you could get any more boring, and yet here we are."

"Are you a bird fancier too?"

"Do you like birds?"

"You've actually spent money on this?"

"There's just something about birds. The way they fly free, you know?"

"This is so boring! Can't we do something more interesting?"

"Stop moving! You'll scare them off!"

"I'm cold and I'm wet; let's go back inside."

"You watch birds? What do you like about them?"

"Look at the photo I took!"

"Did you hear that? I think there's an owl outside!"

"Look, it's nice that you have a hobby, but I really don't care to hear about this."

"Did you see it? A bird! Some kind of bird!"

"Which one is your favourite?"

Parties & Gatherings Sentences

(Sentences for attending parties or any other type of gathering. Adjust phrasing where needed)

"We always play games at my parties!"

"Can you at least pretend to enjoy yourself?"

"I like large parties. They're so intimate."

"You may not be having fun, but I am!"

"I'll let you know when I start having fun."

"Get that jelly mould out of here!"

"May I offer you the first toast of the evening?"

"This is worse than I knew it was going to be."

"I do hope you're going to liven up a bit. What is wrong with you tonight?"

"I was trying to get away from everyone. I'm not very good with crowds."

"You seem uncomfortable."

"I'm afraid I haven't been a very good host!"

"You look like a man who could use a drink."

"The invitation said free champagne!"

"Is that seat taken?"

"Well, I thought I knew everyone at my ball, but it appears not!"

"I can't bear to be alone. That's why I like parties!"

"I don’t think I recognise a single person here."

"Oh now, this will never do! This is supposed to be a party!"

"All the best parties end in tears."

"What do you propose to do in way of entertaining your handsome guest tonight?"

"Well, this is quite the coincidence! I had no idea you were here!"

"Oh good, I'm not the only one who's late!"

"You know, you should really work on your party face."

"How can you stand being here?"

"Don't you like parties?"

"Why don't you have a glass of champagne?"

"Well, well, well - look who came to join the party!"

"You might be the only one of my invites that actually showed up!"

"Come on, it's a party!"

tw for alcohol & religion

“I know that you’re hiding.”

“But you can’t live on love.”

“Some things never sleep.”

“Did I build a ship to wreck?“

“But you took your toll on me.”

“It’s a different kind of danger.”

“Get out, get up there instead.”

“The damage is already done.”

“Is it too late to come on home?“

“Come on, is this what you want?“

“What kind of man loves like this?”

“Don’t make a shadow of yourself.”

“You could never make your mind.”

“Under starless skies, we are lost.”

“If you could just forgive yourself…”

“I knew that this would end in tears.”

“How big, how blue, how beautiful…”

“These hands are not fit for holding.”

“I am teaching myself how to be free.”

“Don’t make the mountain your enemy.”

“Who’s in control? Who’s playing who?”

“Can you protect me from what I want?”

“Some things you let go in order to live.”

“It isn’t any use. Somebody’s gotta lose.”

“Hold onto your heart, don’t give it away.”

“But still you stumble, your feet give way.”

“It’s the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do.”

“Did I drink too much? Am I losing touch?“

“Outside, the world seems a violent place.”

“I know you’re bleeding, but you’ll be okay.”

“Now there’s a few things we have to burn.”

“'Cause when I sleep, I never dream of you.”

“'Cause there’s a hole where your heart lies.”

“You do such damage, how do you manage?”

“Oh, what is it worth when all that’s left is hurt?”

“The only thing that’s certain is your indecision.”

“And I was making you a wish in every skyline.”

“What’s with the long face? Do you want more?“

“Make up your mind, before I make it up for you.”

“'Cause I’m gonna be free and I’m gonna be fine.”

“I think you hide. And you don’t have to tell me why.”

“I know there’s a part of you that I just cannot reach.”

“We’ve opened the door, now it’s all coming through.”

“And, oh, my love, remind me, what was it that I did?”

“Maybe I’ve always been more comfortable in chaos.”

“And, oh, my love, remind me, what was it that I said?“

“You don’t have to be a ghost, here amongst the living.”

“I don’t know how I don’t just stand outside and scream.”

“Don’t touch the sleeping pills, they mess with my head.”

“The chair is an island, darling, you can’t touch the floor.”

“I know you’ve tried, but something stops you every time.”

“You don’t have to let me in… Just know that I’m still here.”

“I can’t help but pull the earth around me to make my bed.”

“How do you manage to have me crawling back for more?”

“Maybe I’ll see you in another life if this one wasn’t enough.”

“So much time on the other side, waiting for you to wake up.”

“And even though I’m grieving, I’m trying to find the meaning.”

“These chains never leave me, I keep dragging them around.”

“You saw the stars out in front of you, too tempting not to touch.”

“And I’m in the throes of it, somewhere in the belly of the beast.”

“You deserve to be loved. And you deserve what you are given.”

“And my love is no good against the fortress that it made of you.”

“Without your love, I’ll be so long and lost… are you missing me?”

“Come on, is this what you want? ‘Cause you’re driving me away.”

“I was moving like I didn’t care, but it was more than I could bear.”

“Oh, the king gone mad within his suffering, called out for release.”

“Between a crucifix and the Hollywood sign, we decided to get hurt.”

“You wonder why it is that I came home… I figured out where I belong.”

“While you’ve been saving your neck, I’ve been breaking mine for you.”

“I’d already had a sip, so I reasoned I was drunk enough to deal with it.”

“You were on the other side, like always, wondering what to do with life.”

“And the air was full of various storms and saints, parading in the streets.”

“It’s the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do, to try and keep from calling you.”

“Tell me you see it, too. We’ve opened our eyes and it’s changing the view.”

“I’m ready for you whenever, whenever you need, whenever you want to begin.”

Parties & Gatherings Sentences

(Sentences for attending parties or any other type of gathering. Adjust phrasing where needed)

"We always play games at my parties!"

"Can you at least pretend to enjoy yourself?"

"I like large parties. They're so intimate."

"You may not be having fun, but I am!"

"I'll let you know when I start having fun."

"Get that jelly mould out of here!"

"May I offer you the first toast of the evening?"

"This is worse than I knew it was going to be."

"I do hope you're going to liven up a bit. What is wrong with you tonight?"

"I was trying to get away from everyone. I'm not very good with crowds."

"You seem uncomfortable."

"I'm afraid I haven't been a very good host!"

"You look like a man who could use a drink."

"The invitation said free champagne!"

"Is that seat taken?"

"Well, I thought I knew everyone at my ball, but it appears not!"

"I can't bear to be alone. That's why I like parties!"

"I don’t think I recognise a single person here."

"Oh now, this will never do! This is supposed to be a party!"

"All the best parties end in tears."

"What do you propose to do in way of entertaining your handsome guest tonight?"

"Well, this is quite the coincidence! I had no idea you were here!"

"Oh good, I'm not the only one who's late!"

"You know, you should really work on your party face."

"How can you stand being here?"

"Don't you like parties?"

"Why don't you have a glass of champagne?"

"Well, well, well - look who came to join the party!"

"You might be the only one of my invites that actually showed up!"

"Come on, it's a party!"