uh . . .

’ 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐛𝐞𝐝, ’ 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐲𝐬, 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭.  𝐚 𝐟𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐥𝐚𝐰, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐝. ‘ but it is the next best thing, so i’ll give you credit for that. ’ smile on her lips, almost feels bad for always needing to be right. brows quirk, though, almost impressed. ‘ well, i have to admit that i’m more impressed than i  thought i would be. that’s good, you’re taking care of yourself far more than the university actually gives you credit for. ’ alana says, hoping that didn’t sound harsh, it was honestly a compliment. ‘ people are quick to judge a mind they don’t understand. me, i’m just fascinated. ’ she tell him with a smile, sipping on her cappuccino. ‘ this is really delicious, seth. thank you again. ’

‘ the constant need to perform and the lack of self care—————————–you’ve got workaholic written all over yourself, dr. brundle. ’ she tells him this, she’s sure he already knows it. ‘ from one workaholic to another, it wouldn’t be right for me to tell you to make more time for yourself, but as a friend, i can at least say: when it’s late and you’re starting to get tired, let your body rest.  doesn’t matter when but don’t fight it. ’

                        he has a feeling he won’t win this argument, and thus he concedes, hands lifting slightly. alright, not a bed. . . he relents with a chuckle. fascinating. is that what he is ? seth studies the structure of her face, the way her mouth moves when she talks, he avoids eye contact as if her eyes are piercing, it’s unintentional, and when he mug lifts to mouth he seems to notice it himself, looking away, as if the lab is more interesting, granted it might be if he didn’t see it every day.   “ really, it’s . . . no problem. ”   his smile is lopsided and toothy. he doesn’t study himself enough to seem fascinated, though he supposes if he were to take into account the number of his colleagues who have called him weird would point in a direction similar.

                        bastard. he scolds himself, regret rare for the wolf, but he is more often than not : selfish. his desires blind him to seeing his reflection which is not to say he believes himself to be a good person. he knows who he is, and what he has done. he is dangerous, and more often than not he puts himself in danger. a god complex and lack of fear when it comes to the idea of death, it can be a problem for those who love him, he’s found that to be a reoccurring issue throughout his marriages.   “ talk to me. ”   a half demand half plea, honey-gravel voice softened. 

change pronouns / adjust as needed ! 

❛ if this isn't an insanely beautiful woman, i'm hanging up ❜

❛ come on, baby, come on. ❜

❛ it's the real thing.  a radio signal from another world. ❜

❛ let’s not jump the gun here. ❜ 

❛ what’s with the golf balls ? ❜

❛ you’re gonna kill me here. ❜

❛ hi, i miss you. ❜ 

❛ yeah, well i’m not laughing. ❜

❛ isn’t it amazing  how fast everyone can turn against you. ❜

❛ you trying to get fired ? ❜

❛ it is turned on, i was ignoring you. ❜

❛ what’s the big emergency ? ❜

❛ you’re gonna break it, just leave it alone. ❜

❛ what’s the damage ? ❜

❛ there’s good news, and bad news. ❜

❛ you’re in meal penalty for disturbing my lunch. ❜

❛ can you believe this ? ❜

❛ feel no shame in hiding. ❜

❛ no way, i’ve got to see this. ❜

❛ it's a fine line between standing behind a principle and hiding behind one. ❜

❛ if you don't move soon, I'm gonna start to decompose  ❜

❛ listen _____ i’ve been meaning to talk to you... ❜

❛ do not start, _____. ❜

❛ you’re divorced, come on, move on. ❜

❛ this is not healthy. ❜

❛ checkmate. ❜

❛ yeah, i love the x-files too. ❜

❛ sure he'll listen, why wouldn't he?! ❜

❛ because last time i saw him i punched him in the face. ❜

❛ sorry, sir.  just real anxious to kick some alien ass.. ❜ 

❛ we don't light up 'til the fat lady sings.. ❜

❛ please, don't talk. ❜

❛ love was never our problem.. ❜ 

❛ now that's a close encounter. ❜

❛ you know, you're just like your mother.  she was stubborn too.. ❜

❛ they don't let us out much. ❜

❛ never any space ships recovered by the government, huh ? ❜  

❛ a toast to the end of the world. ❜

❛ didn't you ever want to be part of something special ? ❜

❛ maybe if we screw this planet up enough they won't want it anymore.. ❜

❛ ___ you’re drunk. ❜

❛ does that thing fly in outer space ? ❜

( * @retrohaunts​​︱prompt accepting ! ) :    ❝ many is the man who would take any version of his lost love rather than leave his love lost. ❞ ( for david from tom )