AM MOON MOON

angst, identity, collapse, healing, and everything in between.

❛ i tried so hard to be what you needed. ❜

❛ i don’t even recognize myself anymore. ❜

❛ you keep asking what’s wrong like i’d actually tell you. ❜

❛ it’s like i’m screaming and no one hears it. ❜

❛ i built this version of me just to survive you. ❜

❛ i’m so tired of pretending i’m okay. ❜

❛ you only notice me when i start falling apart. ❜

❛ i don’t know who i am without all this anger. ❜

❛ i thought if i fixed everything, i’d feel better. i don’t. ❜

❛ why does it still hurt like this? ❜

❛ i gave you everything and it still wasn’t enough. ❜

❛ i don’t want to be this person anymore. ❜

❛ every time i try to move on, something pulls me back. ❜

❛ you said you’d stay. what happened? ❜

❛ i’m not numb. i just don’t know how to feel anymore. ❜

❛ maybe i was the problem all along. ❜

❛ i keep reliving it like i can change something. ❜

❛ i don’t need you now. i needed you then. ❜

❛ i hate who i became just to survive this. ❜

❛ if i let this go, what’s left of me? ❜

❛ i don’t think i can fix this. ❜

❛ you weren’t supposed to see me like this. ❜

❛ i’m holding on, but i don’t know why anymore. ❜

❛ it didn’t matter how hard i tried, did it? ❜

Goodbye Sentences

(Sentences for muses who are about to say goodbye to each other. Adjust phrasing where needed)

"I'm going to miss you while you're gone."

"I don't understand. What do you mean you're here to say goodbye?"

"There are things I'm going to be a part of that you can't be around. After tonight, you won't see me anymore."

"I was hoping you and I wouldn't have to say goodbye."

"I regret it came to this, but every game must have its ending."

"This isn't how I intended to say goodbye. I imagined it differently."

"Be good while I'm gone. I'll know if you're not."

"Will you write to me?"

"I'm not going to see you anymore, am I?"

"Call me every day. I want to hear about everything you're doing."

"Saying goodbye to you is the hardest thing I'll ever have to do."

"Whenever you go, you always take part of my heart with you. I'm not whole until you return."

"You want to go now, don't you?"

"You'll be alright without me. I'm sure you'll find others to harass."

"I'd like to kiss you goodbye."

"This is where I leave you - or, more accurately, where you leave me."

"If what I think has happened had happened, I'm leaving here tonight."

"You come back, okay? Who the hell else am I going to argue with!"

"When will I see you again?"

"How am I going to do this without you?"

"Promise you'll take me with you?"

"I don't even know your name."

"Tell me not to go and I won't."

"I'm not much good at this kind of thing, so I'm going to duck out of here."

roleplay starters inspired by songs by Blake Shelton — soft charm, small-town longing, beer-soaked confessions, and quiet-country love stories

GOD GAVE ME YOU

unexpected devotion, tender realizations, love that hits like sunrise on a quiet porch

“I don’t know how you ended up in my life, but… hell, I’m glad you did.”

“Stay a little longer? The night feels lighter with you in it.”

“You keep showing up when everything falls apart. Why?”

“You make it easy to believe I’m worth something.”

“Sit with me—don’t need to talk, just… be here.”

HONEY BEE

flirty charm, sweet teasing, two-step banter, slow-grin chemistry

“If you’re gonna smile at me like that, at least warn a guy first.”

“C’mere—let me show you how a real country boy flirts.”

“You keep lookin’ at me like I’m up to somethin’. Maybe I am.”

“Relax. I ain’t here to sting—just sweeten your night.”

“Tell me what you’re drinkin’. I’ll make it your favorite.”

BOYS ’ROUND HERE

rowdy nights, beer-fueled chaos, leaning too close in loud honky-tonks

“Hey—don’t wander off. I ain’t lettin’ you get swallowed by this crowd.”

“You dance like trouble. Lucky for you, I like trouble.”

“Easy—finish your drink slow. You’re already buzzed enough to fall into me.”

“You sure you wanna keep hanging around me? I get wilder after midnight.”

“C’mon, I’ll teach you the line dance. Promise I won’t let you fall.”

AUSTIN

old flames, second chances, the ache of what might’ve been

“I saved your number… don’t know why. Maybe I was waiting.”

“Funny seeing you again. World keeps pulling us back, doesn’t it?”

“If you walked out for real this time… I wouldn’t blame you.”

“I never stopped thinking about you. Not once.”

“Say something—anything. Silence hurts more.”

SANGRIA

slow burn, dim lights, the pull of bodies too close to ignore

“If you keep looking at my lips, I’m gonna kiss you.”

“Come closer—let the music take care of the talking.”

“You smell like wine and warmth… it’s messing with my head.”

“If you don’t want me to touch you, you’d better say it now.”

“I shouldn’t want you this much. But I do.”

DRINK ON IT

late-night bars, confessions that only come with alcohol and dim lighting

“Can we not figure this out sober? Just… one drink. Talk to me.”

“Sit with me. I’m not ready to say goodnight yet.”

“If we’re gonna fight, at least let me buy you a beer first.”

“You’re acting like you don’t wanna kiss me. But your eyes say different.”

“Tell me what’s bothering you. I’ll listen.”

SURE BE COOL IF YOU DID

gentle invitations, soft flirting, testing the water with a half-smile

“You can sit closer—promise I don’t bite.”

“I was kinda hoping you’d follow me out here.”

“If you wanna stay a while… well, I won’t complain.”

“Mind if I walk you home?”

“You keep stealing glances—want to tell me why?”

I’LL NAME THE DOGS

domestic edges, teasing promises, a little country-style possessiveness

“You’re makin’ yourself at home—careful, I might start likin’ it.”

“Stay for dinner. And maybe breakfast.”

“You look good here. Real good.”

“I could get used to this… you, me, quiet evenings.”

“Don’t run off—place feels empty when you’re gone.”

 NEON LIGHT

lonely hearts, healing nights, two broken people finding comfort

“I didn’t come here to forget. I came here hoping you’d show.”

“Sit down. You look like you’re carrying your whole damn world.”

“You wanna talk or just sit and pretend things ain’t falling apart?”

“You look like you need someone. Lucky for you, I’m right here.”

“Let the neon blur the edges. It’s easier that way.”

roleplay starters inspired by slow burn love — lingering glances, almost-touches, and feelings that simmer for months before finally spilling over

LONGING IN THE LITTLE MOMENTS

soft looks, subtle shifts, that ache of wanting more but not daring to reach

“Why do you always look away right when I catch your eyes?”

“You keep brushing my hand. Accidentally… right?”

“You don’t have to leave yet. Stay—just a few more minutes.”

“Why does being around you feel… different?”

“I notice the way you soften around me. Even when you try not to.”

ACCIDENTAL INTIMACY

hands brushing, falling asleep near each other, warmth passed back and forth

“You’re freezing—come here. It’s just body heat… nothing else.”

“You can lean on me if you’re tired. I wouldn't mind.”

“Hold still, you’ve got something in your hair—just let me…”

“Didn’t mean to fall asleep on you, but… I didn’t want to move.”

“I like it when you stand close. Even if you pretend you don’t notice.”

DENIAL THAT’S OBVIOUS TO EVERYONE ELSE

everyone sees it except the two falling in love

“Why does everyone keep asking if we’re together? We’re not… right?”

“No, I wasn’t staring. I was… observing. For reasons.”

“We’re just friends. Totally normal friends who… talk every night?”

“Why does it bother you when I flirt with other people?”

“We’re close. But not that close. Unless… you want to be?”

RISING TENSION, UNKEPT DISTANCE

the space between you shrinking, breath catching, lips almost touching

“You keep stepping closer. Are you doing that on purpose?”

“Tell me to back up. If you don’t, I won’t.”

“You can’t look at me like that and expect me to think straight.”

“If you touch me again, I’m not sure I’ll be able to stop myself.”

“We’re either about to kiss or make the world’s worst decision.”

LATE NIGHTS THAT LEAD TO CONFESSIONS

quiet rooms, tired voices, guards slipping

“I shouldn’t say this, but… I feel safer with you than anyone else.”

“You’re the first person I think about in the morning. And the last at night.”

“I don’t know when it happened, but you’ve become… important.”

“Why do I only tell you the things I’m scared to say out loud?”

“Stay up with me. I don’t want this feeling to fade yet.”

FEAR OF RUINING EVERYTHING

the hesitation, the trembling, the hope

“If I told you the truth… would it ruin us?”

“I’m scared of losing what we already have.”

“I care about you too much to risk it unless you feel the same.”

“Don’t lie—there’s something between us. You feel it too.”

“Tell me you don’t want me, and I’ll pretend none of this happened.”

FINALLY CROSSING THE LINE

the moment where holding back isn’t possible anymore

“Come here. I can’t pretend I don’t want you anymore.”

“I’ve been waiting for you to make the first move.”

“If we’re doing this… don’t pull away.”

“I’ve wanted to kiss you for months.”

“Tell me this isn’t just one moment. Tell me we’re choosing each other.”

roleplay starters inspired by Christmas — joy wrapped in grief, warmth edged with longing, and love that hurts a little more this time of year

TWINKLE LIGHT JOY

laughter, warmth, soft magic, and small traditions

“You’re terrible at hanging lights—move over, I’ll do it.”

“Sit with me by the tree. Just for a minute.”

“You always smile more this time of year… I like it.”

“I saved the first present for you.”

“Hot chocolate, extra marshmallows. Don’t argue.”

“It doesn’t feel like Christmas until you’re here.”

QUIET CHRISTMAS EVE

late nights, soft voices, snow outside the window

“The world’s so quiet tonight… it almost hurts.”

“Can’t sleep either?”

“I like it better when it’s just us and the lights.”

“Come sit closer—it’s colder than it looks.”

“Do you ever feel like the night is holding its breath?”

“Stay up with me. I don’t want to be alone with my thoughts.”

HOLIDAY HEARTACHE

absence, loss, names not spoken out loud

“There’s an empty chair this year.”

“They should’ve been here.”

“Every ornament feels heavier somehow.”

“I didn’t think Christmas would hurt like this.”

“I keep expecting the door to open.”

“Do you mind if we skip the music tonight?”

NOSTALGIA THAT CUTS DEEP

childhood memories, things that used to be

“Remember when Christmas felt… easier?”

“This song used to make me happy.”

“I miss who I was back then.”

“We used to laugh more, didn’t we?”

“Some traditions don’t feel right anymore.”

“I didn’t realize that would be the last good one.”

SNOW-SOAKED ANGST

arguments, unspoken truths, emotions spilling over

“Don’t pretend everything’s fine—it’s Christmas, not magic.”

“Why does this season make everything worse?”

“Say it. Whatever’s been sitting in your chest all night.”

“I can’t keep faking happy for everyone else.”

“We don’t have to fix this tonight… do we?”

“I wish this didn’t hurt so much.”

HURT, BUT NOT ALONE

gentle comfort, staying when it’s hard

“You don’t have to smile for me.”

“Cry if you need to—I’ve got you.”

“We’ll get through tonight together.”

“You can lean on me. I mean it.”

“It’s okay to grieve and celebrate at the same time.”

“You’re not ruining anything by hurting.”

SMALL MIRACLES

hope, healing, choosing to stay

“Maybe this Christmas doesn’t have to be perfect.”

“We’re still here. That counts for something.”

“Let’s make a new tradition—just us.”

“I didn’t think I’d feel okay again… but I do. Right now.”

“Stay. That’s all I want for Christmas.”

“Hope feels quieter this year—but it’s still here.”

LA by Night:  What I Am sentence starters

sentences taken from s1ep5 of the VtM chronicle LA by Night.  edit as desired.  the transcript these lines were copied from, including credits to transcribers, will be linked in the replies of this post.

tw: violence, death / undeath, panic, foul language

“Where were you?  I was worried about you, man.  I’ve been, like, texting you.”

“Dudes came to kill us, and you were like, nowhere to be found.”

“Where’s security?”

“Could we avoid having the whole plague of Egypt thing?”

“Because I totally believe you when you tell me things.”

“You can lay low here.”

“Food, parties, boys, girls, whatever you want.  It’s all here to have a good time. ”

“This honestly puts us in a position to be able to make things better.”  –  “Or make things worse, or die.”

“We’re already dead.”

“I’ll protect you, [name].  It’ll be fine.  It’ll be fine.”

“Sure, why not?  I only just met you, but sure.  Sure.  Go ahead.”

“I’m better than you think I am.”

“You get over missing it.  It gets better.”

“I knew it.  I knew there was something wrong.”

“I have good gut instincts on things like this and I was right.”

[text:]  Two things.  One:  I don’t know.  Two:  Don’t text me again.

“So, you really do need my help.”

“Alright, well, I have a few requests.”

“What do you want?  What do you need?”

“I have several types.  But, I think my very favorite is the scum of the earth. ”

“This is why we can’t have nice things, you know?”

[comes in for a hug]  “I really was worried about you, man.”

“That’s great.  Please don’t touch me.”

“Doing okay?”  –  “I’m sorry, that’s a complicated question even though it’s very straight-forward.”

“I’m not going to lie.  It’s not easy.  It’s not supposed to be easy.”

“You’re fucking bad-ass.”

“There’s no such thing.  You can’t care too much. ”

“You are special.  Don’t lose that, don’t let them beat it out of you.  Keep it.”

“I want to go hang out in the steam tunnels with you and the rats!”

“Oh, for fuck’s sake.  You were here the whole time? ”

“I couldn’t give less of a shit about anyone else here.  Except for [x].”

[text:]  I’m at your disposal.

“It’s nice to see you.  You haven’t been around for a while.”

[text:]  You know you love it.  You know you love it.

[crying]

“It’s alright.  It’ll be okay.”  –  “It’s not okay.  It’s not okay.  I don’t know what to do.  I don’t know—”

“It’ll be okay.  You’re not alone.”

“Oh, for fuck’s sake.  If we’re going to do this, I recommend not doing it around here.”

“I guess it’s got to happen sometime.  Might as well be tonight.”

“If you hurt [x], I will execute you.”

[blatantly insincere]  “No.  Stop.  Help.”

“You did this to me!”

“You need to stop.”

“Listen to your friends, babydoll.”

“I know you’re angry, you’re right to be angry.”

“You killed me.”

“Who the fuck are you and what gave you the right?”

“I appreciate you validating my feelings.”

“You are frankly deeply interesting.  I’ve been watching you for quite a while.”

“There’s something about you that honestly I think the world shouldn’t do without.”

“That was some amazing arson.  I mean, I’ve done my own arson in my time but I know good work when I see it.”

“I made a judgement call.  I’m not apologizing for it.”

“You know what I’m capable of.  As long as you speak honestly… I think this might work out all right for you.”

“We can step into my office and have a pleasant conversation, or I can turn up tonight where you live and then the conversation will be a lot less pleasant. ”

“I’ve had a long week, alright?”

“You don’t look like you are feeling well at all.”

“Human interactions are fucking exhausting.”

“This is the opposite of great.”

“This was not what I wanted.  I didn’t know what else to do.”

“You were too good for the earth.”

“I think you’re going to do great things.”

“I’ll tell you anything you want to know.”

“Okay.  Well, I fucking hate you—”

“Yeah, no one got hurt.  Except you.”

“I survived.”

“Maybe you should have just let me die.”

“We don’t let things happen.  You take a stand and you deal with it.”

“If something needs changing, you change it, and if a building protects something evil, you burn it to the fucking ground.”

[text:]  I’m sorry baby, I can’t make it, I’ll explain later.

[text:]  Trust me.  I love you.  Be safe!!!!

“Learn from my mistakes.”

[crashes through a window]

“Hey, did you hear that?”

“Tell me what I fucking want to know or I’m going to rip your head off.”

“Hey!  Party time, right?”

“You should get out of here.”

“Please don’t kill me!”

“Oh, fuck me!”

“It’s getting very, very strange.”

“When they disappoint you, when their answers disappoint you, just find me.”

“I’m sorry, babydoll, and I’m so proud of you.”

“Do you feel that they deserved to die?”

“No, no, shut up!  No!  You’ve done enough!”

“Plan B is just to kill him.”

“It’s okay to be calm for now.  You can always murder later.”

“You’re just in the wrong place at the wrong time.  It’s not personal, it’s just- It’s just business.”

“Well, boo fucking hoo, bro!”

“You don’t have to do this.”  –  “Yeah, yeah, we do.  There’s no other way for us.”

[high-pitched, pitiful attempts to speak]

“Happy Unbirthday, babydoll.”

“I don’t think you’re a bad person.”

send a flower for the associated scenario. trigger warnings apply.

[ heather ]: one of our muses is lost in the the wilds, and the other is desperately searching for them.

[ chamomile ]: one of our muses is having nightmares or trouble sleeping, and the other tries to help them rest.

[ honeysuckle ]: one of our muses is experiencing a moment of great joy – only for the other to suddenly arrive with devastating news.

[ clover ]: one of our muses is experiencing a string of bad luck recently, and the other is trying to help them out. 

[ aconite ]: one of our muses has been poisoned, and the other isn’t sure what’s wrong with them. 

[ white rose ]: our muses were meant to be getting married, but something terrible has happened to prevent the wedding from taking place.

[ thistle ]: one of our muses has become bitter and, well, rather prickly, and the other is trying to find out why they are acting so out-of-character all of a sudden.

[ dandelion ]: one of our muses has fallen sick, and the other has to look after them.

[ violet ]: one of our muses is about to find out why pride comes before a fall. the other is powerless to prevent their eventual disgrace.

[ orchid ]: one of our muses is about to become a parent. for whatever reason, this isn’t a good thing, and the other muse is trying to reassure them.

[ sunflower ]: one of our muses is suffering in the summer heat, and the other is left desperately trying to cool them down. 

[ black dahlia ]: one of our muses has betrayed the other. the other confronts them about it.

[ carnation ]: one of our muses is experiencing stress related to either their parent or their child, and the other tries to comfort them.

[ tulip ]: one of our muses is in love with the other, and it’s completely unrequited.

[ water lily ]: one of our muses finds the other submerged underwater, and is left to desperately try to save them. 

[ red rose ]: two households, both alike in dignity. our muses are from warring factions, but they love each other passionately – despite it being utterly doomed.

[ bluebell ]: one of our muses has died unexpectedly, and the other is left to mourn for their loss.

[ forget-me-not ]: one of our muses is suffering from severe amnesia, and the other has to try to encourage them to remember.

[ calla lily ]: something has shattered one of our muses’ faith in themselves or the cause they serve. the other attempts to reignite their hope.

[ iris ]: one of our muses has to face their worst fear, and the other must help them through the experience.

[ poppy ]: one of our muses has been wounded in a fight or battle, either physically or mentally. the other must help them heal.

[ snowdrop ]: one of our muses is near-frozen from the cold, and the other finds them. 

roleplay starters inspired by slow burn love — lingering glances, almost-touches, and feelings that simmer for months before finally spilling over

LONGING IN THE LITTLE MOMENTS

soft looks, subtle shifts, that ache of wanting more but not daring to reach

“Why do you always look away right when I catch your eyes?”

“You keep brushing my hand. Accidentally… right?”

“You don’t have to leave yet. Stay—just a few more minutes.”

“Why does being around you feel… different?”

“I notice the way you soften around me. Even when you try not to.”

ACCIDENTAL INTIMACY

hands brushing, falling asleep near each other, warmth passed back and forth

“You’re freezing—come here. It’s just body heat… nothing else.”

“You can lean on me if you’re tired. I wouldn't mind.”

“Hold still, you’ve got something in your hair—just let me…”

“Didn’t mean to fall asleep on you, but… I didn’t want to move.”

“I like it when you stand close. Even if you pretend you don’t notice.”

DENIAL THAT’S OBVIOUS TO EVERYONE ELSE

everyone sees it except the two falling in love

“Why does everyone keep asking if we’re together? We’re not… right?”

“No, I wasn’t staring. I was… observing. For reasons.”

“We’re just friends. Totally normal friends who… talk every night?”

“Why does it bother you when I flirt with other people?”

“We’re close. But not that close. Unless… you want to be?”

RISING TENSION, UNKEPT DISTANCE

the space between you shrinking, breath catching, lips almost touching

“You keep stepping closer. Are you doing that on purpose?”

“Tell me to back up. If you don’t, I won’t.”

“You can’t look at me like that and expect me to think straight.”

“If you touch me again, I’m not sure I’ll be able to stop myself.”

“We’re either about to kiss or make the world’s worst decision.”

LATE NIGHTS THAT LEAD TO CONFESSIONS

quiet rooms, tired voices, guards slipping

“I shouldn’t say this, but… I feel safer with you than anyone else.”

“You’re the first person I think about in the morning. And the last at night.”

“I don’t know when it happened, but you’ve become… important.”

“Why do I only tell you the things I’m scared to say out loud?”

“Stay up with me. I don’t want this feeling to fade yet.”

FEAR OF RUINING EVERYTHING

the hesitation, the trembling, the hope

“If I told you the truth… would it ruin us?”

“I’m scared of losing what we already have.”

“I care about you too much to risk it unless you feel the same.”

“Don’t lie—there’s something between us. You feel it too.”

“Tell me you don’t want me, and I’ll pretend none of this happened.”

FINALLY CROSSING THE LINE

the moment where holding back isn’t possible anymore

“Come here. I can’t pretend I don’t want you anymore.”

“I’ve been waiting for you to make the first move.”

“If we’re doing this… don’t pull away.”

“I’ve wanted to kiss you for months.”

“Tell me this isn’t just one moment. Tell me we’re choosing each other.”

Warning Sentences, Vol. 3

(Sentences for warning muses of upcoming trouble. Adjust phrasing where needed)

"You have to be careful fighting monsters or you might turn into one yourself."

"The last time I punched you, you couldn't get up. The next time, you won't."

"I'm going to ask you a question. How you answer it will determine how this night ends."

"Look me up. You'll find I have quite a reputation."

"Nothing can stop the future."

"You're treading a very fine line here!"

"Men will go to great length to prove they're not cowards, especially if they really are."

"You think you've got away with it, but you're so wrong."

"You've got to be careful where you go poking. Who knows what you'll find."

"Don't go chasing the dead, or else the dead will go chase after you."

"If you disappoint me, you can be so easily discarded."

"Feelings get you killed."

"I do hope that you will be able to remember a few things. I do tend to come down rather heavily on people who are holding things back."

"If I continue this, it's tantamount to career suicide!"

"You're as good as dead without me."

"Power is like a fire. It will warm you and protect you, but if it burns unchecked, it will destroy everything in its path."

"I warned you. Whatever happens next is your fault."

"If you kill me, they will never let you go. They will hunt you for the rest of your life."

"I've got a short fuse, so don't strike matches."

"You can only push this thing so far. You do know that?"

"If you do this, you won't be able to go back. You'll be like me."

"This, unfortunately, is going to be the worst conversation of your life."

"Where I come from, men like you die pretty easily."

"This isn't over."

"Whatever you hear, don't scream."

"I'm not afraid of death. I don't care for anyone and I don't want anything. and that makes me a very dangerous opponent."

"It's not a matter of if. It's a matter of when."

"Are you sure you want to do that?"

"There may be a way to do this, but I doubt you will enjoy it."

"If you're trying to scare me off, it's not working."

"Do your duty, or I'll find a man who can."

"Did you not see the warnings I left?"

"Do you really think that running away will do you any good?"

"Blackmail is never a one-off."

'i didn't sign up to play cards.'

'what we're about to do will be perilous!'

'no, that's the worst thing you could do.'

'surrender! you have no chance of escape!'

'is it meant to be this shaky?!'

'my name's ______. i'll be your robber here today.'

'every pirate captain captains pirates differently.'

'that's a lot of mental pressure.'

'well, i'm the only crew member who can read.'

'stealing a plant is hardly swashbuckling.'

'sewed up my shoulder once, after i'd been stabbed.'

'sounds to me like sewing can be pretty tough.'

'well, don't you look holy.'

'a lot of the guys are sweethearts deep down.'

'they're just dealing with a fair amount of trauma.'

'hey, come on, mate. i'm gonna have to sew that up now.'

'mutiny is a-brewin'.'

'you said to record everything, warts and all, so that's what i'm doin'.'

'yeah, cats are terrifying. everyone knows that.'

'no offense. i know you're mates.'

'if we kill him, we'll never know what happens to the wooden doll who wants to become a real boy.'

'talk like a wooden boy.'

'oh, hello! i'm a little wooden boy, and me, me legs are sticks!'

'but can we light it on fire?'

'you don't think it'll actually get that bloody, do you?'

'i'm gettin' too old for the hand-to-hand violence.'

'no, no. this is my battle jacket.'

'it's so permanent, isn't it?'

'if you just kind of hit someone at the back there, you'd knock 'em out.'

'we don't do this because we like this. we do it because... we don't have any other choice.'

'some of us thrive on danger, don't we?'

'permission to blow them to hell?'

'one appears to be a heavyset woman in a silk dressing gown.'

'you can see her there, cowering.'

'we went to boarding school together.'

'we'll be back on our smelly old ship soon enough.'

'no, really. smells of ass and runny cheese on that thing.'

'oh, it's so perfectly you. it's so impractical.'

'to think of the ridiculous rumor going around about you...'

'but you were so fat and soft and weak.'

'you cried all the time, and liked to pick flowers.'

'actually, everyone knows cats are very evil because they steal children's breath.'

'yeah, no, he, he looks pretty stunned.'

'stabbed him right in the face.'

'do you know how hard it is to drive a sword through someone's skull?'

'it's always the quiet ones.'

'it won't hurt to give him another day. we can always kill him the day after.'

'he'll be dead soon. we might as well enjoy it while it lasts.'

there's still a lot of work to be done.

i'm not finished with it yet.

i can't give up just yet.

there's nothing noble about working yourself to death.

you think i can't handle this myself?

there's not enough hours in the day.

i realize you think you have to do this.

working like this helps me think.

i'll sleep when i'm dead.

your work ethic scares me sometimes.

i don't need your help.

do you ever sleep?

they need me.

no matter how hard you work, it won't bring them back.

do you realize how crazy that sounds?

i'm not stopping until this is done.

you need to slow down.

i feel like i'm wasting my life.

have you ever taken a vacation?

i can handle this on my own.

i'm nothing without my work.

you're going to get sick if you keep going like this.

you've proven your point.

you're going to work yourself to death.

there are worse ways to spend a life.

you can't keep going at this pace.

i don't have time to rest.

it needs to be done.

do you have any healthy coping mechanisms, by any chance?

there's no time to waste.

i think it's time for you to take a break.

everything was going great until you stopped me.

i can't sleep yet. not until this is done.

i'm the only one who can do this.

at least let me help you.

if i just focus on my work, i don't have to think about anything else.

i'm not asking you to take a break, i'm telling you.

did you really have to interrupt like that?

i'm not budging.

it's my life's work.

you're not going to convince me otherwise.

when was the last time you slept?

i'll help you finish the job if you promise to get some rest.

you're practically falling asleep standing up.

you can finish this in the morning.

let me get you to bed.

don't you get it? it's over!

working yourself to death isn't going to fix anything.

if i don't do it, no one else will.

i wish you would take some time to rest.

i'm not taking a break, if that's what you're asking.

you just broke my concentration, thank you very much.

i'm not going to bed.

i don't know how to quit.

they're counting on me.

too many people rely on me.

i can't disappoint them.

you need a vacation.

i wish you would just listen to me and slow down.

your eye bags have eye bags.

all right, that's it. i'm putting my foot down.

no more excuses.

what do you get out of this? this overworking thing?

without my work... i'm nothing.

no one else is going to step in.

i don't care about me. i care about them.

we have unfinished business.

if i stop now, it'll be like giving up.

i'm a perfectionist. it's in my nature.

better to pour myself into my work than something else.

i wish you would go easy on yourself.