Carlisle touched Jasper‘s shoulder tentatively. “Jasper. We cannot kill this child." Jasper glowered at the man with the kind eyes, and I was suddenly angry. Surely he wouldn‘t hurt this gentle vampire or the woman he loved. Then Jasper sighed, and I knew it was okay. My anger evaporated. 

“I don‘t like this," he said, but he was calmer. "At least let me take charge of her. You two don‘t know how to deal with someone who‘s been running wild so long.”

Everyone calls her vain. The powerful need to look her best had been engrained into Rosalie's brain from a young age. Esme and Charlise had chosen the newborn to be a part of their family. Jane and the others had left a few hours ago. The grave warning about second chances still rings in Rosalie's head as she finds Bree's room. Another person who had humanity ripped from their grasp too soon. And to think that Bella would give anything to be what they were.

❛❛ How are you settling in? ❜❜ Rosalie stands there leaning against the doorframe. Emmet was on a hunt 20 miles from home. It was said there was better game there. Rosalie didn't mind, though, as it allowed her time to unwind from the events that had recently happened and find the newest Cullen to chat.

FROM THIS STARTER CALL. FOR @newbrn

“Carlisle?” she asked in a confused voice, staring at me.

“She doesn’t want to fight,” he told her.

The woman touched his arm. He was still tensed to spring. “She’s so frightened, Carlisle. Couldn’t we…”

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Gestures  of  affection  starters.  Can  be  platonic  and  romantic.  Send  me... (Send  🔄  +  any  emoji  to  reverse  the  outcome.)

part 2 of an assortment of quotes and sayings i've found doom scrolling through pinterest that i think an adventuring party would say during their never ending perilous adventures . please do not copy/repost or add to this list, thank you!

Affectionate ❛ i am in love with an idiot ❜ ❛ i’d be his if he asked  ❜ ❛ even your rage is beautiful  ❜ ❛ there’s still good in you  ❜ ❛ my darling, you will never be unloved by me ❜ ❛ you are too well tangled in my soul  ❜

Questions ❛ are you a monster or a victim?  ❜ ❛ can anyone betray anyone?  ❜ ❛ who in the fuck authorized this?  ❜ ❛ where do you purchase your audacity from? ❜ ❛ why is everyone in this kingdom so gods damned stupid?  ❜ ❛ if you don’t terrify people a little bit, then what’s the point? ❜

Banter ❛ people can do worse things than kill you  ❜ ❛ gods help anyone who dares to disrespect me/you  ❜ ❛ magic always comes with a price  ❜ ❛ the gods love to fuck with us  ❜ ❛ i’ve got a spell for that  ❜ ❛ i do very bad things, and i do them very well  ❜

Tragedy ❛ anyone can betray anyone ❜ ❛ not all of us are going to make it out alive ❜ ❛ i was once a child with innocent eyes ❜ ❛ i remember all of them ❜ ❛ i’ve been having a bad day for the past several years ❜ ❛ a golden cage is still just a cage ❜

Fierce ❛ what i did, i did for us ❜ ❛ if they touch you, i’ll break their necks ❜ ❛ it appears that you have mistaken my dislike of causing harm as an inability to do so. ❜ ❛ you are divine violence ❜ ❛ burn it all. ❜ ❛ i am so much more than you told me i was ❜

Antagonistic ❛ lets cause a little trouble ❜ ❛ i think you’re caught between who you are and who you want to be ❜ ❛ tell me what it’s like to conquer  ❜ ❛ you’re a little tragedy, aren’t you? ❜ ❛ disrespectfully, i decline  ❜ ❛ with all due respect, which is none- ❜

Neutral ❛ there’s bravery in being soft ❜ ❛ the trees told me about you ❜ ❛ i do not care for your god. ❜ ❛ if i can still breathe, i’m fine ❜ ❛ i’m nice as fuck. ❜

Comedic Relief ❛ do you mean to give me another one of your stoic nod? ❜ ❛ if you don’t want a sarcastic answer, don’t ask stupid questions ❜ ❛ i’ll get over it. i just need to be dramatic first. ❜ ❛ what’s your favorite pastime? mine is reckless behavior ❜ ❛ i’m definitely the nicest asshole you could ever hope to meet ❜ ❛ i wanna contribute to the chaos ❜ ❛ we can’t giggle, we’re at a crime scene! ❜ ❛ the nonsense has escalated ❜ ❛ go stand over there. your existence is giving me a headache ❜ ❛ being smart has never stopped me from being a complete fucking idiot. ❜

he knows anything he says isn't going to change a single thing ; but for what it's worth, he wishes seth would've finished him off. ❛ i know sorry doesn't fix things or bring back what's been lost. it's just words, empty promises maybe, but it's all i have to offer. i wish i could turn back time * &. undo the pain i've caused you * &. the others. but i can't. all i can do is try to make things right moving forward, try to be better. ❜

he sighs sharply, running a hand through his dark hair. ❛ i see the hurt in your eyes, bree, * &. i wish i could take it all away. i wish i could shield you from the darkness that's tainted your past. but all i can do is be here for you now, if you'll let me. if you need someone to talk to, someone who understands even just a fraction of what you've been through, i'm here. ❜

but accepting him didn't mean she had to like it. he had a lot to prove. he wanted to undo the pain he caused her and the others? it was going to be hard, since "the others are dead." words are mumbled softly, so low she wonders if she even said it out loud. save fred, diego had been the only one that mattered to her. but he was gone and riley was the one that let him die. but wasn't it her fault, anyway? she should have insisted she go with him. should have insisted riley wasn't to be trusted, she should have tried harder. diego's death had her as much to blame as riley who watched and let it happen.

maybe she SHOULD have been killed on that field. (no, no, she can't let herself think like that---)

guilt sets in and she takes an unnecessary breath to quell the storm brewing under her skin again. she looks away to bite back the tears wetting her black eyes, so riley doesn't see. she doesn't need his pity. he is right, though. besides him, who else could possibly understand? if he was really sorry and diego had really been his friend... he had to be kicking himself as much as she was. maybe they were both hurting over it. bree isn't sure if she should be sad about it, or glad she wasn't alone. maybe one day, maybe, they could talk about it... they could talk about HIM.

"you're trying to be better. edward believes you, and so do esme and carlisle. that's all that counts. just don't... don't hurt them, don't let them down. they don't deserve that. can you promise me you won't?" what she deserves or wants or needs doesn't matter, as long as her new family was kept safe. if her we family eventually included riley, then she would bear it. she had already been "his kid," his sister once and even if it hadn't turned out well before, they both have been given a second chance. all bree could do was honor it. "as for you and me, we just... we'll have to go one step at a time."

He doesn't begrudge her grouse, though the practical part of him finds it pointless to attach sentimental value to pieces of clothing. They're all flimsy in the grand scheme of things. It's unsurprising they'd wear & tear quickly considering their breakneck pace. By his casual count? He'd gone through seven pairs of consecutive shoes these past two months alone. "We'll come across something similar---" Maybe even better. It's not as if she isn't adaptable. He doesn't miss the red leather jacket.

Forelocks flop into his line of gaze, as he rakes pale fingers through tow hair. His one regret? Procrastinating a haircut before he'd been snatched up for the newborn troop. There weren't scissors strong enough to contend with the strands now.

i'm stronger when you're near me.

if they want to get to you, they'll have to get through me first.

i can't be expected to do this without you.

whatever happens, i'm right here beside you.

you're important to me. maybe you don't realize just how important.

[name], it's you. it's always been you.

don't make me beg you to stay, because i will.

i don't like sleeping alone.

i'm going to hold your hand and i won't let go.

the bed is cold when you're not here.

i always feel better when you're near me. i smile more.

you have no idea what you mean to me.

if you left me, i don't know what i would do.

it would be better if you stayed beside me.

you won't be alone through this. i'll be right here the whole time.

will you stay up with me and keep me company?

i really can't deal with this alone.

would you hold my hand for a while?

we're a team. we can't do anything without each other.

you're the only one who has ever understood me.

no one else gets me like you do.

it's really nice having you close by.

thank you for being here when i needed you.

i can't do this alone.

i'd be better off with you, to be honest.

can you tell them we need to be together?

i won't let them separate us.

after what happened before, i can't let you out of my sight.

i'm not going to risk losing you.

maybe you don't realize how much you mean to me.

it would be better if we went together.

we would do so much better as a team.

i don't think they understand how much you mean to me.

you've always meant the world to me.

please stay close to me.

i like it when i can reach over and grab your hand.

your presence is a comfort.

i always feel reassured when i look over and see you.

never told you how much you mean to me.

they'll never understand our connection.

i'd be better off going with you.

what do you mean? of course i'm coming with you.

i don't really care what they think. i'm not letting you go alone.

you're going to need my help, and i need yours.

would it be okay if i leaned against you for a while?

you're riding with me.

i'll look after your wound.

i promise to take good care of you.

it's just us now. no one else is around.

i can't believe we spent so much time apart.

we were always made to fit together.

i think i was meant for you in some way.

i don't need anyone like i need you.

i promised i'd keep you safe, and i'm not about to break that promise anytime soon.

i don't think you realize just how much you mean to me.

i was made for you, and you were made for me.

we're a team. we're in this 'til the end.

i'm not giving up on you.