* 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐄𝐅.

a collection of quotes, phrases, and sayings for when your muse needs a little TLC. change & alter as needed.

THE HURT:

“Nah, it’s not that bad. I’ve had worse.”

“I don’t think I can walk that far… or at all.”

“I’m fine. I don’t need your help.”

“Will you stay with me? Just until I fall asleep?”

“I’m sorry, I’m just—I’m just really tired.”

“I don’t need a break. I’m okay.”

“It was my fault. It was all my fault.”

“I think I need help.”

“So, I don’t think I’m dying, or anything, and it’s probably not that serious, but… I’m kinda bleeding. A lot.”

“Is the room spinning right now, or is that just me?”

“No, I’m okay, I just… I hit my head. Really hard. I’ll be okay, just give me a second.”

“I’m not sick! I’m fine!”

“No, I don’t think any of my bones are broken, or anything like that. Just bad bruises.”

“Yeah, but you should see the other guy.”

“I’m fine. This just happens sometimes. It’s normal for me.”

“I’ve got a headache.”

“Seriously, though, I’m fine! Stop making such a big deal out of it!”

“I’ve been taking care of myself for a long time. I don’t need your help, and I definitely don’t need your pity. Fuck off.”

“Please tell me I don’t look as bad as I feel.”

“I think I’m running a fever.”

“So, what’s the prognosis, Doc? Am I gonna live?”

“Stop fussing over me! I’m not a baby!”

“Can I stay with you tonight? I just… really don’t want to be alone right now.”

“No, I-I’m okay. It was just a nightmare. Go back to sleep.”

“I… can’t actually remember the last time I had something to eat.”

“You shouldn’t be here. You’ll get sick, too.”

THE COMFORT:

“Honey, have you been crying? What is it? What’s wrong?”

“I think you’d better take a break.”

“It’s not your fault, sweetheart. You did everything you could.”

“You don’t have to go through this alone. I’m right here for you if you’ll just let me in.”

“There’s nothing wrong with you. There is absolutely nothing wrong with you. Don’t ever let yourself believe that there is.”

“You really don’t realize just how many people love you, do you?”

“If you’re not going to take care of yourself, at least let me do it for you!”

“I’m sorry. I know it hurts.”

“You’re not alone, baby. You never have been.”

“Let’s get you some food.”

“You’re dead on your feet, poor thing. Come on, you need some sleep.”

“Stay where you are. I’m coming to get you.”

“Tell me where it hurts.”

“How many times have I told you to be more careful?!”

“It’s okay. It’s okay. I’m right here, okay? I’m not gonna leave you. I’m never gonna leave you.”

“Oh, honey, you’re safe now. I promise. I’m not going to let anything happen to you.”

“Go ahead and take a shower. I’ll fix you something to eat.”

“What happened to you, baby?”

“I’ll kill that bastard. I’ll kill him for what he did to you.”

“You look like shit, man.”

“Whoa, whoa, take it easy! You got pretty banged up back there, and you don’t want to go making yourself worse.”

“I’m not trying to baby you. It’s called taking care of my friends.”

eliminate them, and the war would be over.

look closer.

no one is untouchable.

i don't suppose there's any point calling for help.

people aren't meant to be controlled.

this... is a kindness.

it's good to be back.

that's not who i am anymore.

you're making a mistake!

this is what it means to lose everything.

whatever your plan is... i'll help you if i can.

you're sure about this?

and yet... here you are.

seems i brought this on myself.

it began here... and it ends here. talk about poetic.

if that's your winning face, i'd hate to see you lose.

happy hunting.

this is not how people work.

i choose this path because i can.

see you on the other side.

please join me in the real world.

it's a secret passage.

there will always be people like them, so there will always be people like us.

we've got a plane to catch.

get me a drink. a strong one.

i trust you already know what this is.

the ceremony is well underway.

they are already in position and ready to assist.

come in, [name], do you copy?

it's a list of the possible suspects.

soon, this will be over.

maybe it's time to think about the future.

i'd rather be here supporting you.

oh, i'm sure you can handle it. that's what i pay you for.

are you in position?

look... you don't have to follow them, you know.

i'm heading towards the point of entry.

right. this is our moment, [name].

today... we return the favor.

the plan stays the same.

i see someone got his memory back.

wait, is that a beacon?

hey, it's me. sorry to wake you up.

we're not the ones who let him escape.

come on, let's walk. need to tell you a bit about what i expect from you.

what the hell?

we'll keep track of her. make sure she doesn't.

their quiet dominance endures to this day.

they likely suspect that we're coming.

i will infiltrate building controls and disable all electronic doors and elevators.

they are about to find they have nowhere left to run.

to it, we were just assets to use and throw away.

it never gave us a single thought... until now.

after decades in the shadows, we are fighting back.

much has been lost.

we are closer now than ever.

in their downfall, we lay the past to rest.

look towards the future.

we've been compromised.

power never dies. it only changes hands.

[name], it's time.

you know, i never planned this far ahead.

confirm target locations, over.

right. we have a situation.

i told you we could help each other, and i meant it.

they left the building... and i think i know why.

he persuaded one of the sailors into setting him free.

i can only assume they're rushing to contain the damage.

[name], what's the status?

get back to me when you're there.

at least i die knowing who i am.

embrace who you were always meant to be.

that... is a very dangerous problem for me.

i think i can override the controls from here.

i'm in position.

over here! cover me!

or what? you're gonna take us all on?

i've received more information about your situation.

once you've infiltrated it, get your bearings.

i'm sure there must be floor plans somewhere.

[name], we can't talk here.

why not simply take it?

did you notice anything out of the ordinary?

we need absolute focus on this one.

don't worry. they're not going anywhere.

i've got my money on things going badly.

i'm still hoping that the fire won't burn me.

all i know is this could either break my heart or bring it back to life.

i'm trying hard not to look like i'm trying.

i've grown accustomed to sleeping alone.

and maybe i call you mine.

'cause she's the kind of book that you can't put down.

and to tell you the truth, sometimes i wish i was her.

she won't lose herself in love the way that i did.

little does he know, his whole world's about to change.

i've been watching you for ages.

i spend my time trying not to feel it.

what would you do if i went to touch you now?

i could see you up against the wall with me.

i can see you.

and we kept everything professional, but something's changed.

it's best that we move fast and keep quiet.

you won't believe half the things i see inside my head.

you know i won't ever tell.

i could see you being my addiction.

you can see me as a secret mission.

i will start behaving myself.

i used to be great.

they used to cheer when they saw my face.

now i fear, i have fallen from grace.

i watch all my bridges burn to the ground.

you don't want to know me. i will just let you down.

you don't want to know me now.

i held that grudge, til it tore me apart.

power went to my head and i couldn't stop.

ones i loved tried to help, so i ran them off.

and here i sit alone, behind walls of regret.

i don't know how it could've ended this way.

people look at me like i'm a monster.

now they're screaming that they hate me.

never wanted you to hate me.

chances are tonight you've already got plans.

chances are i will talk myself to sleep again.

you give me just enough attention to keep my hopes too high.

you are not the exception.

you will never learn your lesson.

stop checking your mailbox for confessions of love that ain't never gonna come.

you know how to keep me waiting.

i know how to act like i'm fine.

don't know what to call this situation, but i know i can't call you mine.

i will do my best to seem bulletproof.

when my head is on your shoulder, it starts thinking you'll come around.

maybe someday when we're older, this is something we'll laugh about.

how could i not see the signs?

you haven't written me or called.

i'll get your longing glances, but they'll get your ring.

you should've been walking out.

he just wasn't the one.

in those photos, i saw us instead.

in another life, you still would've turned my head.

you still would've been mine.

we would've been timeless.

'cause i believe that we were supposed to find this.

you're always gonna be mine.

i don't need your help.

i can handle myself.

everyone leaves.

you can't do this alone.

whatever they did to you back then... i'm sorry. but i'm not like that, and i won't abandon you like they did.

you've got bigger things to deal with.

i've been alone all my life. it's nothing new.

don't come over. i can handle it.

please let me care about you.

would you just stop?

i'm used to this.

i tried to help you.

whatever they said about you, they were wrong.

i'm not worth dying for.

suit yourself. you'll regret it tomorrow.

i'm not putting anyone else's life in harm's way.

people care about you. people want to keep you safe.

i don't want you to get hurt over me.

if you die, it'll be my fault.

i love you. you're worth fighting for.

i'm not gonna just sit here and let you do this by yourself.

i'm not worth it, okay?

i don't want you to die.

leave me alone.

this is nothing new.

thanks but no thanks. i don't need your help.

i can't lose you again!

don't make yourself an island.

don't you understand? i can't lose you!

you're not patching this up alone. let me help.

i'm not used to this. being cared about.

you'll just suffer because of me.

i'm not like the rest. i won't leave you.

everyone leaves. maybe it's better that way.

i can handle it just fine, thanks.

i don't need your advice.

stop pushing me away. it won't work.

this is all i've got left.

i'll get over it!

it's better if i just go alone.

let me protect you.

i'll just keep coming back, you know.

it's easier to make people hate me.

if something happens to you, i'll never forgive myself.

i've already lost so many people.

i can patch this up myself.

you've obviously got more important things to deal with.

everyone i love ends up leaving me one way or another.

what if something happens?

this wasn't supposed to go this way.

stop risking your life for me.

i work better alone.

it's safer to just stay away from me.

eventually you'll see i'm not worth it.

every single time i let someone in, they end up disappointing me.

trust me. i know this for a fact.

just leave me be. i'll figure this out myself.

you should go.

you're all i have left.

people around me are always getting hurt.

it's better if you just leave me here.

i can't trust anyone. not anymore.

why do you keep fighting for me?

you have no idea what this is like.

i know you think i'll leave, but i won't. not now. not ever.

you matter to me. i'll say it a thousand times until you understand.

please just let me take care of you.

i work alone.

that won't work on me.

no one's ever really loved me before.

you need help.

so that's it? you're just gonna push me away again?

what's it gonna take for you to realize i want to be here for you?

i don't want to see you hurt.

you can't just push away everyone who loves you.

you'll never be able to beat this alone.

you expect me to just sit here?

i love you, goddamn it!

you want to be alone? fine. be alone.

i'm not strong enough.

i really thought i could help you. turns out i was wrong.

i wish you would listen to me.

i came all this way to help you, and this is the thanks i get?

you are worthy of love, you know.

how many times do i have to tell you? i'm fine!

stop pushing people away.

it's easier to just make you hate me.

❛ So what do you think really happened out there? ❜

❛ All I know is that what happened was a tragedy. ❜

❛ Is this really how you thought your life was gonna turn out? ❜

❛ I don’t give a shit what you meant, you smug little bitch. You don’t know a fucking thing about my life. ❜

❛ Want a quickie in the bathroom? ❜

❛ I’m pretty sure it’s exactly as bad as it looks. ❜

❛ I liked the saints. They were all so tragic. ❜

❛ You’re the only one who’s always been there for me. ❜

❛ You’re the best friend I’ve ever had. You know that, right? ❜

❛ We agreed. Say no more than we have to, stay out of the public eye. ❜

❛ We’re gonna need to change the bandages soon. And then hourly after that. ❜

❛ Are you trying to be adorable with me? Does that usually work for you? ❜

❛ You are so mad. And yet so wrong. ❜

❛ You crazy fucking bitch. ❜

❛ If you maybe want to maybe get a drink another 20 years from now, you’ll know how to reach me. ❜

❛ They’ll be here to rescue us by morning. ❜

❛ If poison ivy’s what kills me out here, then I deserve to die. ❜

❛ We think we know what we’re doing, but really we have no clue. ❜

❛ Wolves can kill anything if the pack’s big enough. ❜

❛ If you want me busting kneecaps, it’s gonna cost extra. ❜

❛ You know, you can learn so much about a person by going through their personal refuse. ❜

❛ You two are the worst for each other, and I don’t want to pull you out of that toxic shit again. ❜

❛ It’s so easy for you to judge others with your perfect life, right? ❜

❛ We might be stuck in the middle of nowhere, but, hey, at least there’s porn. ❜

❛ You’re beautiful when you’re honest. ❜

❛ Well, mainly, I’ve just been trying to channel you, so I’ve been being dark and deadpan. ❜

❛ Oh, please don’t be mad. It’s a really long drive home, and uncomfortable silences make me uncomfortable. ❜

❛ The worst is behind us, okay? We’re gonna be fine. ❜

❛ Are you kidding me right now? “A bad feeling”? I don’t believe in that shit, and you’re not going to either. ❜

❛ I don’t know what you’re so scared of. You’ve already got blood on your hands. ❜

❛ I think bad things happened here. ❜

❛ I think we should get together and strategize. You know, pop a few pins on the old corkboard. ❜

❛ Look, you can follow me or not, just don’t slow me down. ❜

❛ Is this some kind of sex thing? ❜

❛ I can already smell the ghosts of hangovers past. ❜

❛ Has anyone ever told you your obsession with biographical minutia is the opposite of a turn-on? ❜

❛ I know when you look at me, you don’t see someone you should be afraid of, but, you’re wrong. ❜

❛ Okay. Yes, ma'am/sir. I’ll perfectly calibrate my tone as I tell you to go fuck yourself. ❜

❛ You had to know I was, like, totally in love with you, right? ❜

❛ It doesn’t matter how shitty of parents they are. It still fucks you up when they’re gone. ❜

❛ I don’t understand why I’m the only one in this family who thinks that actions should have consequences. ❜

❛ Well, you’ve never been good at being anything other than yourself. Honestly, it’s your superpower. ❜

❛ You can’t keep not pitching in. People are noticing. ❜

❛ I don’t belong here, and I don’t know how much longer I can keep doing this. ❜

❛ Wait, is this a pep talk? Wow, that is so not your style. ❜

❛ Cheering people up is your thing. ❜

❛ You make people feel like things are gonna be okay just by showing up and…being your dumb, hot, awesome self. At least you always did that for me. ❜

❛ I feel like I just look like I fell off a Fifty Shades of Grey bus tour. ❜

❛ I just had a brainstorm. We should have a seance. ❜

❛ You’re so not fine. Do you think I can’t see that? ❜

❛ You poisoned me. Why? ❜

❛ Why can’t you accept the possibility that there are things in this world we don’t understand? ❜

❛ Please. Promise me you won’t do anything stupid. ❜

❛ I’d sell my firstborn for a cheesesteak right now. ❜

❛ I am beyond upset. I don’t even know who the hell you are right now. ❜

❛ It’s not your fault. What happened. ❜

❛ I can’t imagine how exhausting it must’ve been, always comparing yourself to someone so beautiful and smart. ❜

❛ You know, for someone who went through some shit of their own, it never ceases to amaze me how shut off you are to help. ❜

❛ I have no regrets. None. And I want you to know that. ❜

❛ I think I’m seeing things. In the Bible, people had visions, right? Like prophets and stuff? ❜

❛ I don’t want to die! ❜

❛ The ‘50 s called, they want your dumbass attitude back. ❜

❛ Goodnight. Sleep tight. Don’t let the fact that you’re a terrible person keep you up tonight. ❜

❛ You’re not gonna talk me out of this. ❜

❛ And who knows? With you as our fearless fucking leader, we might actually make it. ❜

❛ I know that this makes me, like, this totally selfish asshole, but I don’t want you to go, okay? ❜

❛ You’re obviously hiding something from me, and it’s making me feel crazy. ❜

❛ What did I do? When did you stop wanting me to be your best friend? ❜

❛ I’m just saying, you know, if this was a horror movie, she’d be the villain, right? ❜

❛ Not the first time I’ve been held hostage. ❜

❛ You see, that is what we call leverage in my line of work. Let me go, and I’ll tell you everything I know. ❜

❛ You only have leverage if I am not willing to make you talk, which, in this case, means that you have no leverage at all. ❜

❛ You guys are just as fucked-up as I am. You’re just better at lying to yourselves. You’re not healthy. You’re not stable. You’re living on the brink, just like me. ❜

❛ Every single cell in your body wants to blow things up and see what happens. That’s who you are. ❜

❛ You know what? I really thought that we had something. Okay? And I thought this was… ❜

❛ I hate to break it to you, but we were just fucking. And your whole high school crush on me was really cute, but now it’s just pathetic. ❜

❛ If this is an anniversary present, you are three months and my entire personality off. ❜

❛ Relationships are bullshit anyway. Trust me. Whatever you did, she’ll get over it. ❜

❛ I’m pretty much the best friend you have right now. And that’s not much of a competition, is it? ❜

❛ If I’m being honest, not a single one of those things felt…real. ❜

❛ I’m the reason she went. And I’m the reason she got hurt. ❜

❛ It’s like if someone made me feel “it” … it wasn’t gonna be good for anybody, you know? ❜

❛ There is no “safe” anymore. ❜

❛ I wish I’d never fucking met you. ❜

❛ You don’t understand. I’m afraid I’m going to hurt you… Please. I am begging you. Please. Please, just go. ❜

❛ Hey. Look, nothing has happened yet. We can still fix this. Just need you to put down the knife. And we can talk this through. ❜

❛ We’ll drink rotten berries and celebrate our impending death. ❜

❛ You were never supposed to get involved in this. It just… It got out of control. ❜

❛ What do you mean, you killed someone? Like you murdered someone? ❜

❛ I can’t believe you thought I was going to book club this whole time. ❜

❛ When did we become these people who lie and cheat and do awful things and just stay together because…'cause why? ❜

❛ We’ve always been these people. Secrets have always been a part of us. ❜

❛ You could’ve talked to me about that, you know. For a long time, I thought maybe you might, but… ❜

❛ Friendship doesn’t matter. Love doesn’t matter. They’re just things that we use to pretend we aren’t gonna end up like dead cabin guy; like rotted-out husks in some bullshit attic. ❜

❛ Don’t you understand? You don’t matter anymore. ❜

❛ That’s enough of your weird fucking bullshit. Haven’t you done enough? ❜

❛ 12% of all killers are caught buying cleaning supplies. Also, regular bleach leaves behind hemoglobin for the luminol tests. ❜

❛ I think what you mean to say is, “Hi, [name]. It’s so great to see you after all this time. Thanks for swinging by and helping us cover up a murder.” ❜

❛ You know, gardening, PTA, dismembering my lover’s corpse. ❜

❛ I saw something. After…it happened. I don’t think I was dead. But I wasn’t really alive, either. I think I was, like…In-between. ❜

❛ I know what I saw. I don’t know what it meant. But I know I saw something. Something was out there with us. ❜

❛ We just howl at the moon now and have fucking orgies? ❜

❛ You’re so obsessed with yourself, I’m surprised you’re aware other people even exist. ❜

❛ I’m not jealous of you. I feel sorry for you. Because you’re weak. And I think that deep down, you know it. ❜

❛ I’d say it was soul-crushing, if I remembered what it felt like to have one. ❜