TURBULENT TWIN.

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01.  despite her impulsive, spur of the moment outlook on life and ‘ you gotta work for your own self ’ philosophy, lou is the one that states she and mickey are reliable when ethan prompts them to act upon their promise to take down new eden.   reliable.   meaning trustworthy.   the line suggests lou, without mickey’s help, recognizes what trust is and that, while she could lie and jump ship when questioned, she instead carries out whatever she promised to do.   it means lou recognizes someone’s word still counts for something  -  likely because mickey’s drilled it into her head but nevertheless  -  and that trading between the highwaymen and others is likely to take place as a mutual understanding of survival.   however, there’s no promise of what will happen once that deal is broken or has been carried out.  it’s likely her reliability stretches only as far as your usefulness to her.

02.  there is method to her madness.   lou is very intelligent.   she doesn’t just take lives as she pleases without any thought.   she understands how important every resource is.  knows better than to throw away something that could make life better / easier.   granted, that only extends to herself and sometimes mickey, however, there’s still a reason behind every drop of blood on her hands.   for example, when barnes begins blabbering about how much rush’s people are capable of, lou locks onto him like a hawk and asks one question : you can build all that ?   barnes’ fatal mistake was answering with  “ not me.  but rush here … ”   lou’s question is specifically tailored to deem someone’s usefulness.   whether they’re a problem solver or not.   barnes unintentionally admitted he was useless and that rush was the big score, which is why  -  upon rush disrespecting her, barnes was the one that paid.  it’s also why she immediately moved to intimidate rush, because she noted barnes wasn’t the one to be asking.

03.  you’re either with us or against us.   lou holds to this thought process much tighter than her sister.   to the point where she’s able to leave her own mother kneeling in the dirt and never look back.   it’s ideologies such as this which makes lou come across as blunt and cold as she often does.   it was a method of self-protection before her aspd developed, allowing her to detach from anyone in her life in order to move on and achieve her desires.   it’s another reason why killing her father had been so easy.   that, and ‘ problem makers need to be solved. ’   what you might deem as violent or cold-hearted are simply survival mechanisms lou’s been taught / learnt from a very young age.

04.  lou has little to no regard for the lives around her.  in fact, when she’s manhandling a grenade that could blow up herself and everyone around her ?   the thought doesn’t even cross her mind.   while this is primarily due to her aspd, lou and her sister have also been massively desensitized to violence and life-threatening situations through being with the highwaymen.   it’s why she removes the safety pin without any hesitation.   why she’s so willing to charge into a fight without any preparation.   since we know lou cares for her sister, possessing no care / consideration has no part in this behaviour as mickey’s right there when she pulls the pin.  it’s more about making a point first, asking questions later.   but the fact that no one would be alive to ask questions later doesn’t occur to her.

05.  “ better put those down, you don’t wanna scare the kids, ”   and   “ don’t drop it, ”   when she hands the grenade to one of the children is an expression of confusion.   lou rarely possesses the ability to feel jealousy / envy ( going back to the desensitization in 04 ), which is why she doesn’t think about what her childhood could’ve been like as a younger highwayman.  but when faced with children that are afraid and that haven’t been desensitized / exposed to danger, there’s an element of confusion.  of responsibility.   she believes children are meant to go through the process of feeling indescribable fear in order to grow, develop and survive.  it’s all she witnessed as a highwayman  -  all she experienced.   people tormenting her, people pushing her out of her comfort zone.   what you, the player, witness is lou practically reenacting something she herself experienced as a child.   not because   ‘ it’s wrong so she’s going to enjoy it, ’   but because that’s how she’s been taught to treat / interact with children in this world. 

06.  her chosen colour ( pink. )   has a reason behind it, which I will discuss in depth in another headcanon post, which revolves around the peak rebellion against their father’s leadership.   mickey is the one who made the decision for the colours ( pink and blue ) to be a thing, however, it grew on lou when it became an association to their power and capabilities.   it’s why they wear them in the twice as evil trailer when they cause the stronghold to fall.   to begin a reputation, shortly after they take out their father.   people have been known to identify the twins by the colour they wear alone, which they take great pride from.  lou doesn’t wear her armour or helmet for protection, but as a statement !

07.  the three stars under her right eye ( and above mickey’s left ) hold significant meaning.  while the stars themselves were likely chosen  ‘ just because ’,  three is an important number for them.   it’s the beginning, middle and end.   a likely reminder of their father, mickey and lou.   it represents them, despite the loss of their father it continues to hold relevance over past, present and future.   the roots of 3 stem from the meaning of multiplicity.   three is a moving forward  -  of energy, overcoming duality, expression, manifestation and synthesis.   it is a great representation of the the twins, their father and what they created.

08.  similar to jacob seed, strength and weakness is a reoccurring theme among the highwaymen.   especially the twins.   this is because weakness is equivalent to a problem maker.   if someone’s weak, it means they’re not pulling their weight.   it means they’re going to lose eventually and if the highwaymen notice that it often prompts people to challenge their leadership.   this thought process applies more to mickey, however, as lou never seems to mention it.   this is primarily because she relies on her physical strength / intimidation to maintain her position.   it’s no surprise mickey would likely lose her power quickly were it not for lou being at her side, seeing as the older twin constantly uses her sister as a threat to any who act out / disrespect them.   lou has a lot more self-confidence than mickey, which is exactly why she’s able to take out the highwayman-chapter who insulted her / her father and have nobody make a move against it.   so when lou shows what could be seen as weakness ( for example, acting impulsively without thinking or jumping the gun and missing out on an opportunity for everyone else ) it’s unlikely anyone argues back.   whereas if mickey’s seen as weak, some have no problem challenging her  -  which then becomes a problem for lou, so she works hard to hide potential weakness purely for her sister’s sake.  it’s also why lou is shown through a voice recorder stating things are better with her and mickey as leaders than they ever were with their father  -  reminding the highwaymen of their strength.

09.  many of lou’s scars are from situations she’s willingly put herself in.  from fighting ( people + animals ) to bike stunts to having little respect for danger.   every so often, another is added to the collection.   she doesn’t go out of her way for these situations though, but if she crosses paths with them she will without a doubt sign herself up.

feel free to change pronouns / wording !

“ who am i speaking to ? ”  

“ good enough for me. ”  

“ look, don’t call back, okay ? ”  

“ what are you supposed to be ? ”  

“ half for you, half for me. ”  

“ easy for you to say, nothing stops you. ”  

“ would you think i’m pretty then ? ”  

“ you still freaky as hell. ”  

“ you can take my spot. ”  

“ now is not the time for distraction ! ”  

“ i will not be silenced. ”  

“ you and met getting together, it’s destiny. ”  

“ i got your stupid notes ! ”  

“ you scared, huh ? ”  

“ i see you for who you really are. ”  

“ thanks for proving my point. ”  

“ the gay is always silent, unless he doesn’t want it to be. ”  

“ your judgement is clearly better than mine. ”  

“ i didn’t mean to creep you out. ”  

“ don’t you dare try stuffing me in one of your boxes. ”  

“ satisfaction guaranteed, especially yours. ”  

“ i hate parties, always full of people. ”  

“ and they say romance is dead. ”  

“ i’m being serious. ”  

“ he must’ve erased the messages to make me seem crazy. ”  

“ don’t put so much pressure on yourself. ”  

“ i’m not seeing ghosts anymore. ”  

“ i promise you can trust me. ”  

“ i don’t trust anyone. ”  

“ you are distracting as hell. ”  

“ the only thing we know is that you have no idea what’s under my mask. ”  

“ aren’t you curious about who i’m going to kill ? or do you only care about yourself ? ”  

“ i’m gonna make you care. ”  

“ i’m gonna find the seams, stick my knife in and cut through your bone and meat until it scrapes against what matters most. ”  

“ better hurry, or there’s gonna be blood on your hands … and mine. ”  

“ please tell me you didn’t bring me here just so we can watch other people make out. ”  

“ pick a dude, any dude and ask him to dance. ”  

“ i saw you walk in, i couldn’t take my eyes off you. ”  

“ you look scared. ”  

“ i’m right beside you. ”  

“ i brought a real knife with me this time. ”  

“ let them be the judge of that when they see who you really are, on the inside.  if you don’t you’ll be seeing the insides of someone else … or maybe your own. ”  

“ somebody’s threatening to kill one of y’all. ”  

“ it could be a sick prank. ”  

“ it’s gonna haunt me for the rest of my life. ”  

“ it’s so different than the movies. ”  

“ we gotta bounce, the cops are gonna be here any minute. ”  

“ we’re in a horror movie. ”  

“ i didn’t know that horror had a playbook. ”  

“ we’re not the type of characters to make it to the end. ”  

“ you have “final girl” potential. ”  

“ you’re looking for some company. ”  

“ get out the house, sis. ”  

“ do you like scary movies ? ”  

“ everyone in them is stupid as hell. ”  

“ see ? you’re good at games. ”  

“ too bad we’re not playing twenty questions. ”  

“ we ain’t playing, period. ”  

“ i’m not here to scare you, i’m here to kill you. ”  

“ you look alone to me. ”  

“ the killer was wearing a mask, like, a halloween costume. ”  

“ conflict isn’t your strong suit. ”  

“ in horror movies, the cops are totally useless. ”  

“ i think you’re still in shock. ”  

“ it was an accident, not some mystery for you to solve, okay ? ”  

“ we’re not stealing, okay ? we’re borrowing. ”  

“ you know, even luke skywalker dipped his toe into the dark side once. ”

“ the problem’s all in your head. ”  

“ i’m not trying to hurt you. ”  

“ i would destroy that kid. ”  

“ wait, have you been following me ? ”  

“ you and me, we’re gonna have a little chat. ”  

“ i wanna know why you tried to kill me last night. ”  

“ do you really expect us to believe that ? ”  

“ i’m not a lying bitch like you. ”  

“ slash is now in session, and it’s time for one of you to die. ”  

“ why the hell are you whispering ? ”  

“ when the killer’s in your midst the last thing you wanna do is head off by yourself.  that’s almost as stupid as saying ‘i’ll be right back.’ ”  

“ i got mace, and i’m doing whatever it takes to survive. ”  

“ i’m not actually gonna die, right ?  because my parents will kill me. ”  

“ smith and wesson got my back. ”  

“ ghostface must’ve locked it. ”  

“ this is my worst nightmare. ”  

“ i’m’a do you a solid and pretend this isn’t suspicious as hell. ”  

“ i’ll be right back. ”  

“ storage closets are a classic horror hiding place. ”  

“ the killer always comes back. ”  

“ you smell like skittles and smoke, it’s intoxicating. ”  

“ why don’t you taste the raindbow ? ”  

“ and stay down, bitch ! ”  

“ don’t tell me you’re getting cold feet. ”  

“ give me the gun ! ”  

“ you’re not my type anyway. ”  

“ it’s becoming pretty obvious that death is a real possibility. ”  

“ it’s what i do, i go sticking my nose in places it doesn’t belong. ”  

“ that’s the thing about the truth and family, they can be a real bitch. ”  

“ you scared the crap out of me. ”  

“ ain’t no body left to find. ”  

“ if i told you now it would spoil the big twist. ”  

“ where’s the fun in that ? ”  

“ look at you showing some spine. ”  

“ in my personal experience, the only person people look out for is themselves. ”  

“ i’m not a stalker. ”  

“ that’s exactly what a stalker would say. ”  

“ you barely even know me. ”  

“ if any of y’all spill anything on my seat, i’ll kill you myself. ”  

“ i ain’t afraid to use it. ”  

“ those are just glorified extras. ”  

“ i’m not afraid of you. ”  

“ is this some kind of sick joke ? ”  

“ i’m just getting started. ”  

“ did you run all the way here ? ”  

“ i think it’s someone who’s been hiding in plain sight, right under our noses. ”  

“ i promise i won’t sell you out. ”  

“ you’re never gonna survive this thing by looking out for me. ”  

“ you need to worry about yourself. ”  

“ i’d feel a lot safer if i was with someone i trusted. ”  

“ you look awesome. ”  

“ i just got out of the shower. ”  

“ you’re watching horror movies at a time like this ? ”  

“ i’m just as lost and terrified as you are. ”  

“ but then ghostface showed up and suddenly what people thought of me wasn’t so scary anymore. ”  

“ are you laughing at me ? ”  

“ i hope you’re this weird in bed. ”  

“ i can’t let you do that. ”  

“ nobody wants to show you their dark side. ”  

“ i thought you was gonna kill me. ”  

“ it’s damn dark out there. ”  

“ try to calm down. ”  

“ i’m telling you we’re in serious trouble here. ”  

“ you’re stuck with me now. ”  

“ you can’t say anything to the police. ”  

“ this is all my fault. ”  

“ why you acting like a sad little bitch, man ? ”  

“ perception is reality. ”  

“ i’ve never seen anything like it. ”  

“ it’s time for me to deal with what’s real. ”  

“ i’m not so sure you can handle the things i’m getting into. ”  

“ admittedly, i didn’t take it too well. maybe i acted out. ”  

“ i just went crazy for one second. ”  

“ you must be out of your mind. ”  

“ you should’ve seen the look on your face. ”  

“ yeah, i’ve been looking at you. ”  

“ why you still looking at me like that ? ”  

“ i don’t gotta answer to you. ”  

“ i wish it didn’t end like that. ”  

“ you wanna get starbucks or something ? ”  

“ friends are blind spots. ”  

“ you let somebody get too close, you start to miss things. ”  

“ drastic times calls for bitches to grow a pair. ”  

“ you’ve taken some undeserved credit, i can’t have that. ”  

“ you can’t change the past. ”  

“ you don’t know who i truly am. ”  

“ i’ve been lying to you for a while now. ”  

“ i’m really messed up inside. ”  

“ god, this is what having friends is like, isn’t it ? ”  

“ jumpscare ? really ? ”  

“ i doubt that window was left open by accident. ”  

“ guess this is who we really are, huh ? ”  

“ ttyl dad, about to get attacked by a serial killer. ”  

“ this is a gun, you idiot. ”  

“ that’s the spirit. ”  

“ why are you doing this ? ”  

“ why should michael myers get to have all the fun ? ”  

“ i’m not just some actor behind a mask, this is who i really am, on the inside. ”  

“ come on, that was a killer monologue ! ”  

“ no wonder jason never runs after all those stupid counselors.  this is friggin’ exhausting. ”  

“ this was your idea ? ”  

“ screw everybody else, this is about me and you. ”  

“ if i’m your final girl, that means i survive, right ? ”  

“ the killer’s the real hero of the story. ”  

“ what ?  forget your line ?  don’t worry, this is the part where you scream. ”

“ everybody knows, the killer comes back for one last scare. ”  

“ boom, final girl y’all.  underestimate at your own risk. ”  

This is the only world we’ve ever known. See, when you make everyone else fear you, you get to be queens. Queens with a dope ass kingdom.