Lost Ballads, Odes, and Elegies

what’s a small writing quirk you have that no one would notice unless you told them?

have you ever accidentally given a muse a trait from yourself without realizing it?

what’s the weirdest real-life inspiration you’ve ever used for a muse or scene?

do you write your drafts in order or jump around?

what’s a song you’ve overplayed while writing but still love?

what’s your “comfort trope” that you always fall back on?

do you ever write replies in your head while away from your device?

what’s a piece of advice you’d give to your past self as a roleplayer?

what’s the most unhinged late-night idea you’ve ever actually written?

do you have a go-to “warm up” activity before writing?

what’s your biggest muse-killer?

have you ever completely rewritten a reply before posting it?

do you tend to write long or short replies without thinking about it?

what’s a detail you always try to slip into your writing?

do you prefer writing in silence or with background noise?

what’s the most emotionally intense thread you’ve ever written?

do you keep old drafts/threads or delete them?

what’s your weirdest ritual for getting into the zone?

have you ever made a playlist for a single scene?

what’s the most surprising compliment you’ve gotten about your writing?

do you have a muse you’ve never shown publicly?

what’s a piece of media that permanently changed how you write?

do you keep “secret” headcanons just for yourself?

have you ever written a reply you didn’t like but posted anyway?

“why do you have that look on your face?”

“finish what you’re doing, we have to talk.”

“what have you done to yourself?”

“did you do something different with your hair?”

“it doesn’t do any good to get worked up.”

“when was the last time we had a real conversation.”

“are you in the witness protection program, or what?”

“there’s something wrong with me.”

“no, i don’t hate you.”

“hey stupid.”

“we’re aren’t them.”

“looks like i’ll live long enough to make you pay.”

“you know you’re wrong.”

“i don’t understand, why are you doing this?”

“now, before i say anything, promise me you’ll stay calm.”

“what makes me so special?”

“you have no idea what i’ve been through.”

“you really don’t have to do that, not for me.”

“did you really think you’d get a second chance?”

“how about we don’t do that.”

“i have a lot going for me, but humility is not one of them.”

“you’re the worst.”

“i don’t need you right now.”

“don’t just stand there, looking at me.”

“i thought you were supposed to call me.”

“take my hand.”

“i need you.”

“you’re allowed to need help sometimes.”

“for someone who doesn’t like to feel things, you sure feel a lot of it out loud.”

“when this is all over, i want it to be you and me.”

“why won’t you tell me what happened?”

“you don’t know what this means to me.

“i know it doesn’t make sense.”

“i’m trying really hard to keep it together.”

“i know you’re new, but we do things a little differently here.”

“your voice is putting me to sleep.”

“did you find what you were looking for?”

“you knew and you didn’t even warn me?”

“well, i guess that’s broken.”

“i thought it was part of the act.”

“you think u don’t know you’re only here because they sent you?”

“you promised to call me if you didn’t know what to wear.”

“you can keep a secret, can’t you?”

“how could you do this to me?”

“put the gun down, dearest. i have news!”

“i know you don’t have any reason to trust me, but you need to know something.”

“if you’re here to tell me what happened last night, someone beat you to it.”

“people think i’m weird.”

“i think i’m losing myself again.”

“you can’t be here.”

“i wish you’d come to the funeral.”

“do you know what today is?”

“so, you broke my favourite mug… and you’re breaking up with me?”

“i need to get out.”

“it’s like i’m cursed or something.”

“you are remarkably well-behaved tonight, what have you been up to?”

“you gonna eat that?”

“sir, the pony rides are for children only.”

“i don’t want you to worry about that anymore.”

“we’ll never make it in time.”

“you’d be late for your own funeral.”

“you should have seen it coming.”

“oh, good, you’re here! hold this.”

“why can’t you just be happy for me?”

“on a scale of one to ten, how do you feel about nachos right now?”

“is this how you flirt with everyone?”

“how much longer till we’re there?”

“what have you done?”

“it’s time for you to repay that debt you owe me.”

“where did you get that? who gave it to you?”

“what kind of mother has thoughts like that?”

“i know I haven’t been what you needed, but i’m here, and i wanna help.”

“i never want to hear you say that again.”

“you’re all i have.”

“i know it’s not perfect, but i did follow the recipe this time.”

“i was doing so well until you showed up.”

“don’t eat that! i made it ‘specially for our guest.”

“it’s not that i don’t like my life, it’s that i don’t have the energy to enjoy it.”

“how can you stand this place?”

“don’t take this the wrong way, but you don’t exactly blend in.”

“you need to stop.”

“i don’t like that look, what happened?”

“is that seriously your password?”

“what’s your problem?”

“you had no right to use it without asking.”

“oh, wow, you weren’t kidding.”

“i couldn’t trust my own parents to protect me.”

“i’m surprised you haven’t been arrested yet. wait, no, i’m not.”

“why do you want to help me?”

“ten bucks for that piece of crap?”

“we have to hurry, they’re coming!”

“hey, look what came in the mail!”

“do you want to get a drink or something?”

“please tell me you didn’t eat that.”

“the worst part is you didn’t even notice.”

“if i wanted help, i would have asked.”

“wanna tell me what’s going on with your grades?”

“you need to leave.”

“talk to me, okay? i need to know what’s going on.”

“i do blame you.”

“sometimes life deals you a bad hand, but you can still play your cards right and win.”

“you’re no longer useful to me.”

"i never noticed your eyes were this pretty."

"i'll stay in tonight, thanks."

"i can't even trust myself anymore."

"anything to eat around here?"

"i hope to repay your kindness someday."

"you're a terrible flirt you know."

"the only time you talk to me is when you need something."

"how did you find me?"

"how can i possibly trust you? after all you've done."

"i take orders from your father, not you."

"you're not a very convincing liar."

"i thought i'd never see you again."

"why can't i come with you?"

"it was my fault. it was all my fault."

"all this anger and hate, it's not good for you."

"this is the part where you apologize."

"is being drunk an excuse?"

"let me out of here! let me go!"

"aren't we in a good mood today?"

"i was making sure you weren't dead, since you never called."

"there's nothing left for me here."

"i know i lied to you. you can hate me and it's all right."

"i've been waiting for you for a long time."

"what happened? i heard a crash."

"was it you? did you do all this?"

"don't come any closer!"

"looking for something?"

"you're too scared to do it, aren't you?"

"i thought you'd like this."

"you came back!"

"i like seeing you smile."

"i must warn you, i won't go easy on you this time."

"it's better to expect disappointment."

"sorry to put you through that. i guess i owe you one now."

"no way, i'm not doing that."

"it's you! you came for me."

"could you be happy here with me?"

"let me buy you another drink."

"why should i trust you?"

"he's only mostly dead."

"knowledge is power."

"i screwed up. i know."

"we're going to have to stay here tonight."

"help me choose something to wear?"

"i do care."

"i'm sorry, i'm not what you think i am."

"how many more people need to die before you're satisfied?"

"you scared me."

"just try to hang on."

"i risked my life for you!"

"two years later and you haven't changed."

"we're not so different after all."

"i need you to trust me."

"why are you being so stubborn?"

"you don't scare me."

"i'm scared of what you're becoming."

"you look like you just saw a ghost."

"that's quite a scratch you've got there."

"i've always hated it."

"this is the part where you leave."

"don't treat me like a child."

"you were talking in your sleep."

"what are you doing out here by yourself?"

"wait. i've heard that sound before."

"would it be alright if i borrowed this?"

"i think i have a bit more experience with this thing than you do."

"it's not stealing if it was mine to begin with."

"it's nothing personal."

"you were going to leave without saying goodbye?"

"i'll still be here when you wake up."

"don't you fucking dare!"

"you're lucky you're cute."

"it's too dark, i can't see anything."

"i swear it wasn't me."

"that is not an appropriate question to ask a lady you've just met."

"i've got your back, okay?"

"how long have i been asleep?"

"just who do you think you are?"

"i think i might've broken something..."

"i wish you'd take better care of yourself."

"is this what you wanted?"

"what do you want in exchange for it?"

"did you miss me?"

"i'm trying my best and it's not good enough."

"it's not safe for people to see us together."

"don't lie to me."

"i see a lot of myself in you."

"take a seat, we're gonna be here a while."

"i won't hate you. i know you think that's what you deserve but it's not."

"who do you fight for?"

"it's rare to see your kind around here."

"walk with me?"

"i know you better than you think."

"why did you bring me here?"

"what did you want to tell me?"

"you don't even know my name."

"it's nothing, i'm just tired."

"of course i care. you're my family."

"i didn't tell you because i was afraid... of losing you."

"where is my candy, you son of a bitch?"

"you want me to punch him in the face?"

"please... say something."

"who the hell invited you?"

"we need to be careful."

"i just wanted to say i'm sorry."

"we're locked in!"

"don't be naked. i'm coming in."

"do you ever get afraid?"

"you wouldn't understand."

"promise you'll say something if you need help?"

"where have you been?"

"there was blood everywhere."

"i just need to step away for a bit, get some fresh air."

"we're safe, aren't we?"

"how about a little midnight snack?"

"how many people have you killed? how many?"

"whatever you're going to ask, the answer is no."

"you look... amazing."

a series of randomly assorted headcanon questions for character development. feel free to adjust or expand on any questions when sending.

🎀 : how does your muse express themselves? what kind of personal flair do they put into what they do? what does it mean to them?

🗯️ : how would your muse respond to being pranked? would they find humor in it, or would it make them angry?

🍂 : does your muse ever experience creative slumps? how do they get out of them? where do they find inspiration?

🏃 : how does your muse respond to conflict? which of their fight, flight, freeze, fawn instincts is the strongest?

💰 : has your muse ever stolen anything, big or small? why? were they ever caught?

♟️ : what is your muse's favorite board game or tabletop game to play? which color, pieces or characters do they like to play as?

💔 : what is the harshest thing your muse has ever done that they considered to be an act of kindness?

💬 : what languages does your muse speak? which was their first language? which did they find the most difficult to learn?

💐 : is your muse familiar with the language of flowers? do they give flowers based on their meaning, or their looks?

🍦 : what is your muse's favorite ice cream flavor? do they prefer to eat it from a bowl or an ice cream cone?

⏰ : how does your muse remind themselves of important tasks or events? do they write them down on paper, set notices on their phone, tie strings on their fingers, do nothing and hope they remember it later? something else?

🌿 : if you could describe your muse as any plant, which one would it be and why?

🪡 : does your muse have any piercings, tattoos or other body mods? why did they get them? if they don't have any, do they want any?

🃏 : describe your muse's sense of humor.

📉 : are there any brands or companies in your muse's universe that they refuse to support? why?

🌓 : is your muse an extrovert, an introvert, or an ambivert?

📚 : what was your muse's best subject in school? do they still apply that knowledge today?

🔎 : share three results from your muse's search history.

🪞 : which of your muse's own features is their favorite?

🛸 : does your muse believe in life beyond their own planet? to what extent?

🔮 : does you muse have any connection to magic or the supernatural? what kind of abilities has this connection given them?

📯 : how does your muse deliver bad news? do they beat around the bush, or do they say it outright? how does it make them feel?

🔄 : is it easy for your muse to let others borrow their things, or are they more reluctant to share? do they try to barter or set conditions?

🧠 : what does genius mean to your muse?

a series of randomly assorted headcanon questions for character development. feel free to adjust or expand on any questions when sending.

☕ : how does your muse take their coffee or tea? what does their starbucks order look like?

🌨️ : how does your muse react to snow? do they want to stay huddled up inside where it's warm, or do they want to go out and play in it?

💝 : what is your muse's love language? how do they usually convey it?

⚖️ : does your muse trust their own judgement? what kind of situations would cause them to freeze up with indecision?

🧺 : what life skill was the hardest for your muse to learn once they were out on their own?

🍸 : does your muse drink alcohol? if so, what kind and how often? if not, why?

💪 : describe your muse's body language.

🎨 : what is your muse's favorite art medium to use? what do they do with it?

🔋 : how does your muse like to recharge, physically, mentally or spiritually?

🐉 : if your muse could be any mythical or supernatural being, which do you think they would be and why?

👻 : if your muse could live the life of anyone else for a day, who would they choose? what would they hope to learn about this person?

🩰 : does your muse know how to dance? do they learn routines, or do they improvise? what styles of dance do they prefer?

💎 : if you could describe your muse as any gemstone or mineral, which would they be and why?

🧨 : does your muse have attention seeking tendencies? how far are they willing to go to get it?

⚽ : does your muse have any favorite sports? do they play any sports, or do they just spectate?

🐈 : is your muse conscious of online trends and memes?

🥀 : describe a time in your muse's life where they were dishonest, either with themselves, or others.

💸 : what is the most valuable thing your muse has ever broken?

💍 : does your muse carry any good luck charms or other memorable trinkets? what makes this item significant to them?

🤝 : what does loyalty mean to your muse?

🏹 : does your muse know how to use any weapons? which ones? what is the most unconventional item that your muse has ever armed themselves with?

🫗 : what would it take for your muse to lose their appetite?

🎁 : how does your muse respond when they don't like a gift they've received?

🌌 : would your muse rather explore outer space or the deep sea? why? would they be afraid of either or both of these places for any reason?

We need to normalize having unpopular opinions and different views from one another. Because it would be pretty fucking boring if we all had the same exact thought process. So what better way than to hear their unpopular opinions, hot takes, and the whole shebang?

AND, WHATEVER YOU DO, DO NOT SEND ANON HATE FOR PEOPLE DISAGREEING WITH YOU.

Is there an anime that everybody hates that you love? If so, what is it?

Is there an anime that everybody loves that you hate? If so, what is it?

Is there an anime character that everybody hates that you love? If so, who is it?

Is there an anime character that everybody loves that you hate? If so, who is it?

Is there an anime OTP that everybody hates that you love? If so, what is it?

Is there an anime OTP that everybody hates that you love? If so, what is it?

What is your biggest anime hot take? Don't hold back.

Is there a cartoon that everybody hates that you love? If so, what is it?

Is there a cartoon that everybody loves that you hate? If so, what is it?

Is there a cartoon character that everybody hates that you love? If so, who is it?

Is there a cartoon character that everybody loves that you hate? If so, who is it?

Is there a cartoon OTP that everybody hates that you love? If so, what is it?

Is there a cartoon OTP that everybody hates that you love? If so, what is it?

What is your biggest cartoon hot take? Don't hold back.

Is there a comic book series that everybody hates that you love? If so, what is it?

Is there a comic book series that everybody love that you hate? If so, what is it?

Is there a comic book character that everybody hates that you love? If so, who is it?

Is there a comic book character that everybody loves that you hate? If so, who is it?

Is there a comic book OTP that everybody hates that you love? If so, what is it?

Is there a comic book OTP that everybody loves that you hate? If so, what is it?

What is your biggest comic book hot take? Don't hold back.

Is there a piece of literature that everybody hates that you love? If so, what is it?

Is there a piece of literature that everybody loves that you hate? If so, what is it?

Is there a literary character that everybody hates that you love? If so, who is it?

Is there a literary character does everybody loves that you hate? If so, who is it?

Is there a literary OTP that everybody hates that you love? If so, what is it?

Is there a literary OTP that everybody loves that you hate? If so, what is it?

What is your biggest literature hot take? Don't hold back.

Is there a movie that everybody hates that you love? If so, what is it?

Is there a movie that everybody love that you hate? If so, what is it?

Is there a movie character that everybody hates that you love? If so, who is it?

Is there a movie character that everybody loves that you hate? If so, who is it?

Is there a movie OTP that everybody hate that you love? If so, what is it?

Is there a movie OTP that everybody loves that you hate? If so, what is it?

What is your biggest movie hot take? Don't hold back.

Is there a tv show that everybody hates that you love? If so, what is it?

Is there a tv show that everybody loves that you hate? If so, what is it?

Is there a tv show character that everybody hates that you love? If so, who is it?

Is there a tv show character that everybody loves that you hate? If so, who is it?

Is there a tv show OTP that everybody hates that you love? If so, what is it?

Is there a tv show OTP that everybody loves that you hate? If so, what is it?

What is your biggest tv show hot take? Don't hold back.

Is there a video game that everybody hates that you love? If so, what is it?

Is there a video game that everybody loves that you hate? If so, what is it?

Is there a video game character that everybody hates that you love? If so, who is it?

Is there a video game character that everybody loves that you hate? If so, who is it?

Is there a video game OTP that everybody hates that you love? If so, what is it?

Is there a video game OTP that everybody loves that you hate? If so, what is it?

What is your biggest video game hot take? Don't hold back.

Is there a tv trope that everybody hates that you love? If so, what is it?

Is there a tv trope that everybody loves that you hate? If so, what is it?

Part I You can replace the 'your muse' with the name of the muse you're asking. A random assortment of headcanon questions to send to receiver's muse and help both you and them get to know their muse better. Adjust as necessary to fit pronoun and/or descriptor. Reblog, please do not repost or add.

What can completely break your muse?

What has your muse witnessed in their lives that has fundamentally changed them?

What is your muse's relationship with sex and/or sexual intimacy?

What is a habit your muse has, which they consider perfectly normal, but others think is weird?

Does your muse believe in marriage? Do they ever want to get married?

What is a dream and/or a nightmare your muse had and can't forget?

What is your muse's relationship with their parent/s (can be biological, adoptive, found family or otherwise)?

What does your muse do to pass the time?

What did your muse want to be when they were a child? Would their child self be happy with what they are now?

Does your muse have any pets?

In what ways does your muse express their love to someone else (platonic, familial, romantic, sexual or otherwise)?

What is your muse's favorite hobby/ies? Are there any hobbies they tried but never got the hang of?

If they could go anywhere in the world right now, where would your muse go on a vacation by themselves?

What is inside your muse's pockets/bag/purse/backpack/etc. right now?

Where does your muse feel most comfortable at?

What is your muse's favorite quote, and why?

What does your muse do in their routine to take care of themselves (physically, mentally, emotionally or otherwise)?

What is your muse's favorite piece of clothing in their wardrobe?

What is your muse's favorite food dish? Are they able to make it themselves?

How does your muse prefer someone else confess their love to them, if they want to at all?

How would your muse confess their love to someone?

Who does your muse consider as a good friend, and why?

What would be your muse's last words be if they died right now?

What is a promise someone made to your muse and broken it that your muse never forgot about?