RIPPER OF MONTEREY.

the fragments remained , warm & reaching for him , but it was so faint compared to how it once was. elena stretched out a hand , carefully cradling his face in her palm , running the pad of her thumb along the shape of his cheekbone. had she ruined them forever ? had she truly broken them ? she was good at that , destroying things.          ❛             if we do this ..            ❜          she began carefully , hesitating before moving her other hand to cup his other cheek , twining her fingers into the ends of his hair at the base of his neck.          ❛             we take it slow. i'm still .. trying to piece myself back together after what happened. i might not .. be the same girl you fell in love with.            ❜          

he lets his eyes close when her other hand joins. he savors it, after having gone so long without. having to watch her offer such affection to his brother. after … klaus, all the arguments & mistakes. it feels neither like ‘i do still live you’ nor ‘i forgive you,’ but : you’re worth the second chance.

he’s disarmed entirely when pulled into her embrace. it surprises him, unravels him. but winding his arms around her waist, inhaling the fruity scent of her shampoo, it feels like returning home. he has been lost in the biting - cold darkness of a cursed forest, and elena offers the light to guide him back to where he belongs.

“  i’m happy when you’re around.  ”

“  i like having you here.  ”

“  i’m glad you came.  ”

“  just tell me what you need.  let me give it to you?  ”

“  why are you smiling at me like that?  ”

“  i trust you with parts of myself i’m afraid to show anyone else.  ”

“  you have a good heart.  ”

“  your eyes look so beautiful in this lighting.  ”

“  i’m all yours.  not going anywhere.  ”

“  you have my full attention.  ”  

“  i never want you to stop looking at me the way you are right now.  ”

“  follow me,  i have a surprise for you.  ”

“  you make me feel brave.  ”

“  come walk with me.  let’s get some air.  ”

“  c’mere.  sit down.  tell me what’s going on.  ”

“  i want you around.  if i didn’t,  i wouldn’t be here would i?  ”

“  it’s okay,  you can sit here with me for as long as you’d like.  ”  

“  here,  take my hand.  ”

“  stay still—  i’m trying to hug you.  ”

“  do you like my new dress?  ”

“  do you like my new suit?  ”

“  could you hug me again?  i think i need it.  ”

“  i like hearing your heart beating when i put my head on your chest.  ”  

“  i like watching you work.  ”  

“  just sit there.  i’m going to make you something to eat.  ” 

“  why don’t you tell me what i can do to make your day better?  ”

“  what’s on your mind?  i want to listen.  ”

“  i sure you hope you don’t think you’re walking out that door without giving me a kiss first.  ”

“  i know i need to go but—  one more kiss.  ”

“  here,  take my jacket.  you look like you need it more.  ”

“  keep the jacket,  looks better on you.  ”

“  you just make me feel good when you’re here.  i feel better any time you’re around.  ”

“  i don’t feel whole unless i’m touching you.  ”

[ GRIN ]  for one muse to reach out and playfully push the other’s cheeks up to make their lips curve into smile. 

[ PRESS ]  for one muse to poke either side of the other’s cheeks where smile dimples would be. 

[ BOOP ]  for one muse to playfully tap the other’s nose with their finger. 

[ LIGHT ]  for one muse to kiss the other’s cheek. 

[ WARM ]  for one muse to take off their jacket and drape it around the other who is cold. 

[ COMFORT ] for one muse to place a jacket or blanket around the other’s shoulders because they’re upset. 

[ TEASE ]  for one muse to squish the other’s face between their hands. 

[ SCOLD ]  for one muse to gently pinch the other’s cheek in response to something they said. 

[ REST ] for one muse to rest their head against the other’s shoulder while they talk. 

[ REASSURE ]  for one muse to place their hand on the other’s back as a subtle comforting gesture. 

[ SAFE ]  for one muse to wrap their arm around the other’s shoulders and kiss their temple. 

[ LEAP ] for one muse to run and jump into the other’s arms because they’re excited to see them. 

[ SEEK ] for one muse to track down the other at a crowded function because they noticed they slipped away. 

[ COMPANY ] for muses to sit on a balcony or roof together sharing a drink/food/joint etc. 

[ HELD ]  for one muse to offer their hand out to the other to hold to comfort them.

[ REACH ] for one muse to reach out and take the other’s hand to comfort them.  

[ LACE ]  for one muse to hook their arm around the other’s while they walk. 

[ INTERTWINE ]  for one muse to offer their arm to the other while they walk. 

[ DIRECT ] for one muse to pull the other into that kind of hug where their hand rests against their head and they tuck them under their chin. 

[ SLEEP ]  one muse discovers the other napping and simply joins them. 

[ EQUAL ]  for a taller muse to pick up the other and place them sitting on a counter/table so they can be eye level. 

⠀⠀⠀⠀♥︎⠀⠀⠀⠀a collection of dialogue arising from the 2023 horror visual novel SLAY THE PRINCESS.⠀⠀adjust phrasing⠀/⠀add context⠀&⠀change gendered language to your needs.⠀⠀content warning for overall dark themes.

⠀❝⠀You're on a path in the woods.⠀⠀And at the end of that path is a cabin.⠀⠀And in the basement of that cabin is a princess.⠀❞

⠀❝⠀You're here to slay her.⠀⠀If you don’t it will be the end of the world.⠀❞

⠀❝⠀Seriously .ᐣ You're just going to turn around and leave .ᐣ Do you even know where you're going .ᐣ⠀❞

⠀❝⠀What we're being asked to do here is wrong.⠀❞

⠀❝⠀We're not going to go through with this .ᐣ She's a princess. We're supposed to save princesses not slay them.⠀❞

⠀❝⠀Better wash our hands of this whole situation then take part in it.⠀❞

⠀❝⠀Thats strange, It looks like this path to the cabin.⠀❞

⠀❝⠀Maybe the would could be saved after all.⠀❞

⠀❝⠀You're really keen on wasting everyone's time, aren't you .ᐣ Its remarkably selfish.⠀❞

⠀❝⠀If you don't do your job, everyone dies.⠀❞

⠀❝⠀Maybe everyone should die .ᐟ Its what they get for dumping me in the woods and asking me to kill someone for them.⠀❞

⠀❝⠀If you think about it, walking up to the cabin and slaying her is really in your best interests as well.⠀❞

⠀❝⠀I'm not normally one for superstition or astrology, but I have to say, it seems like the Universe itself is doing its best to bring you to your fated confrontation.⠀❞

⠀❝⠀I guess I'll start walking in a different direction.⠀⠀Again.⠀❞

⠀❝⠀Im going to keep trekking through the wilderness until I find a way out of this place.⠀❞

⠀❝⠀There's always a choice, but let me tell you right now that you're making the wrong one for pretty much everyone who ever lived.⠀❞

⠀❝⠀You're just going to do whatever you can to do shrink your responsibility.⠀❞

⠀❝⠀You've doomed us all.⠀❞

⠀❝⠀Yep.⠀⠀Okay.⠀⠀Heading to the cabin now where I'm definitely going to slay that Princess.⠀❞

⠀❝⠀You know I can tell you when you're lying, right .ᐣ Please take this seriously.⠀⠀I'm begging you.⠀❞

⠀❝⠀She will lie, she will cheat, and will do everything in her power to stop you from slaying her.⠀⠀Don't believe a word she says.⠀❞

⠀❝⠀Maybe we should believe her.⠀⠀Maybe she isn't a liar.⠀❞

⠀❝⠀Lets keep an open mind.⠀❞

⠀❝⠀The blade is your implement.⠀⠀You'll need it if you want to do this right.⠀❞

⠀❝⠀H—have you seen this place .ᐣ We have literally no idea what to expect, and no idea what we're dealing with.⠀❞

⠀❝⠀You cannot let fear creep into your heart.⠀❞

⠀❝⠀You cannot lose yourself before you even get to her.⠀❞

⠀❝⠀You've piqued my interest.⠀⠀What's going to happen if we ' lose yourself ' .ᐣ⠀❞

⠀❝⠀Nothing.⠀⠀Because you're going to pull yourself together.⠀❞

⠀❝⠀We'll miss out loads of fun if we shrivel up into a ball and go insane the first time we see something weird.⠀❞

⠀❝⠀What you're seeing here is obviously real.⠀⠀Just accept it and go with ghe flow.⠀⠀Its not that hard.⠀❞

⠀❝⠀This place is already messing with my head.⠀⠀It would be much better if we had a weapon.⠀❞

⠀❝⠀If the princess lives here, slaying her is probably doing her a favor.⠀❞

⠀❝⠀Hello .ᐣ HI.⠀⠀What are you doing here .ᐣ Are you here to—KILL.⠀❞

⠀❝⠀Oh, don't be such a baby .ᐟ⠀❞

⠀❝⠀I don't want to do this.⠀⠀Lets turn around and leave.⠀❞

⠀❝⠀This feels wrong, this feels like a trap, like whatever we do we're gonna die.⠀❞

⠀❝⠀What—what the hell was that .ᐣ.ᐟ⠀❞

⠀❝⠀That was a trip but now it's over, time to go back to our old devilish ways.⠀❞

⠀❝⠀H-hello .ᐣ Is someone there .ᐣ⠀❞

⠀❝⠀I'm here to save you.⠀❞

⠀❝⠀I'm sorry⠀…⠀I didn't realize I was here.⠀❞

⠀❝⠀That's okay.⠀⠀Sometimes I forget where I am too.⠀❞

⠀❝⠀I'm getting you out of here.⠀❞

⠀❝⠀Do you have anything witty to say .ᐣ I could use a good bit of wit right now.⠀❞

⠀❝⠀No I don't. Because this isn't fun.⠀❞

⠀❝⠀I think he's gone.⠀❞

⠀❝⠀We were never going to salvage this were we .ᐣ⠀❞

⠀❝⠀What happened to us .ᐣ What are we .ᐣ There are parts of us that are dead, and the others⠀…⠀they just don't fit.⠀❞

⠀❝⠀We can feel them moving around in spaces they don't belong.⠀⠀Its all so uncomfortable.⠀❞

⠀❝⠀Did you do this .ᐣ Did we do this .ᐣ Can⠀…⠀can you pull us back apart .ᐣ Can you fix us .ᐣ⠀❞

⠀❝⠀We should help her.⠀⠀I think⠀…⠀we did this.⠀❞

⠀❝⠀How surprisingly sincere.⠀❞

⠀❝⠀I didn't actually think our actions have consequences.⠀❞

⠀❝⠀Its a little late for regret, isn't it .ᐣ⠀❞

⠀❝⠀It's going to be okay.⠀❞

⠀❝⠀She gone.⠀⠀Where did she go .ᐣ⠀❞

⠀❝⠀There's that mirror again.⠀⠀Why is it here .ᐣ Why now .ᐣ.ᐟ⠀❞

⠀❝⠀Im begging you, don't do this.⠀❞

⠀❝⠀This⠀…⠀this doesn't feel right.⠀⠀It feels different.⠀❞

⠀❝⠀Don't look at it.⠀⠀I don't like that thing.⠀❞

⠀❝⠀Something finds me in the long quiet and brings me the gift of a fragile vessel.⠀❞

⠀❝⠀The gift is a fragile vessel.⠀❞

⠀❝⠀Is this the end of the world .ᐣ⠀❞

⠀❝⠀Are you what sent me to slay⠀꒰⠀NAME⠀꒱ .ᐣ Are you what trapped me here .ᐣ⠀❞

⠀❝⠀They are stretched into a shape not unlike me, but it's a shape they cannot hold.⠀❞

⠀❝⠀I am sorry that you met this vessel so early in your journey, but they will make for a rich and vibrant heart.⠀❞

⠀❝⠀Do not mourn them—for they will finally get to know themselves.⠀❞

⠀❝⠀She is part of me, and part of me is her.⠀❞

⠀❝⠀But were you always⠀꒰⠀MUSE TITLE⠀꒱, or are you just making her a part of yourself .ᐣ⠀❞

⠀❝⠀You speak in circles.⠀⠀Does it matter where one thing begins and the another ends .ᐣ⠀❞

⠀❝⠀There's nothing for you to be but here.⠀❞

⠀❝⠀There are some changes that can never be undone, there are some tears that can never be unshed.⠀❞

⠀❝⠀This is not a place that can hold a fragment of a concept.⠀❞

⠀❝⠀The moment she arrived here, she was going to return to me.⠀❞

⠀❝⠀I promise that it doesn't hurt.⠀❞

⠀❝⠀I know that there are other worlds beyond us, and that we are meant to reach them.⠀❞

⠀❝⠀She can make you forget, if only you believe her to be able to.⠀❞

⠀❝⠀We will know our freedom.⠀❞

⠀❝⠀Aren't you scared that I'll find a way to kill you .ᐣ⠀❞

⠀❝⠀I have not lived.⠀⠀I am not afraid to die.⠀❞

⠀❝⠀How many more pieces of you do I have to find .ᐣ⠀❞

⠀❝⠀More then you have found, but less than there are to find.⠀❞

⠀❝⠀The rest will find their own way home.⠀❞

⠀❝⠀She asks that I tell you to remember her⠀…⠀you won't.⠀❞

THE PREGAME

i promised myself i'd behave, and then i showed up here.

why does every bad decision start with music this loud?

don't babysit me, just refill my cup.

someone hid the water on purpose, i swear.

if this ends with pizza, it was worth it.

i'm already texting people i shouldn't.

this feels like the calm before something stupid.

i didn't dress like this to sit down.

we're definitely not remembering everything tomorrow.

hand me that bottle like you mean it.

who invited you, and why are you already this drunk?

if i take one more shot, it's your fault.

don't tell me to pace myself, tell me to hydrate later.

is this vodka, or did someone lie to me aggressively?

i have not eaten, and i regret nothing.

let's not even go out.. let's stay in and have our own party!

why is the music already this loud?

we're starting strong tonight, huh.

you're smiling like you're about to make bad choices.

i said one drink, and now i'm holding four.

if i die tonight, delete my texts.

who's house is this again?

i swear i was sober five minutes ago.

don't look at me like that unless you're pouring another shot.

this is either going to be legendary or embarrassing.

i already lost my dignity, so cheers.

ON THE DANCE FLOOR

you keep pulling me back every time i drift away.

if you pull me any closer, i'm not pretending to resist.

keep your hands there. i dare you.

you feel really good this close.

if the lights were on, this would be dangerous.

you move like you know exactly what you're doing.

you keep brushing against me on purpose, don't lie.

this song is doing us no favors.

if you keep staring, i'm going to do something about it.

you're making it hard to pretend we're just friends.

i can't tell if we're dancing or negotiating.

why are you looking at my mouth like that?

you always dance like you're trying to start trouble.

dance with me or move, you're blocking my view.

tell me this isn't flirting. i dare you.

you're way too confident for someone this close to me.

stop grinding on me like that if you're not serious.

i can feel your heartbeat through your chest.

your hands are saying things your mouth won't.

you move like you want to be noticed.

if i turn around, you better not stop.

you're sweating, and somehow it's hot.

don't pretend you didn't come over here for me.

DRUNK CONFESSIONS AND MESSY, JEALOUS ENERGY

i don't usually trust people this fast.

you didn't deny it, that's interesting.

i don't like watching you smile at them.

you know exactly what you're doing to me.

i tried not to care, and failed.

don't test how patient i am tonight.

you came back, so don't play dumb.

i saw the way they touched you.

you don't get this reaction from everyone.

i hate how much i notice.

you belong right here, not over there.

you feel familiar in a way that scares me.

i don't hate this version of myself with you.

i was hoping you'd talk to me tonight.

you make me forget why i'm guarded.

i'm bad at this, so be patient.

i don't open up, and yet here i am.

you make the noise in my head quieter.

i didn't expect you to matter this much.

i'm saying too much, but i don't want to stop.

who was that you were dancing with?

you didn't look at them the way you look at me.

don't pretend you didn't notice me watching.

are you trying to make me jealous, or is it natural?

i don't like sharing your attention.

you disappeared, and i didn't like it.

you're mine tonight, right?

don't flirt with them in front of me.

i know i don't get to say that, but still.

you came back to me for a reason.

i've wanted to kiss you since the first drink.

i don't say this sober, but you make me nervous.

i think about you more than i should.

i'm not usually this honest, so don't make it weird.

i kind of want you to ruin my night.

you're my favorite bad idea.

i tell myself not to want you, and then i drink.

you're the reason i showed up tonight.

i don't trust myself around you when i'm drunk.

if i say something stupid, blame the alcohol.

i think you know exactly how hot you are.

i'd choose you over everyone in this room.

i'm way too drunk to lie to you.

i don't want to go home alone.

PURE FLIRTATIOUS/SUGGESTIVE/DIRTY TALK

you're testing me on purpose, admit it.

that look should come with a warning.

don't act shy now, it doesn't suit you.

if i lean in, it's mutual.

you're way too calm for someone stirring this much trouble.

tell me to stop, or don't.

you always push just enough.

i like how bold you get after a few drinks.

i want you focused on me.

you're all i can think about right now.

if i start something, i won't half-ass it.

you look like you want to be handled.

i don't need subtle from you tonight.

you're making promises without saying a word.

i'm losing patience, fair warning.

you're not being gentle with my self-control.

i want your attention, fully.

keep looking at me like that.

are you always this tempting, or am i just drunk?

you're looking at me like you want something.

if you keep leaning in, i'm kissing you.

don't tease me unless you plan to follow through.

you smell really good, and it's distracting.

i'm trying to behave, but you're not helping.

that smile should be illegal.

tell me what you're thinking. i know it's dirty.

you're playing innocent badly.

if we leave together, no one would be surprised.

you keep touching me like it's an accident.

i'm not stopping you.

say my name again like that.

you look even better up close.

i want you somewhere quieter.

i've been imagining this all night.

you're driving me insane.

i don't care who sees us.

you feel way too good for a public place.

keep your voice down, or don't..

i'm losing my self-control with every drink.

you're going to be the reason i make a scene.

touch me again and see what happens.

i want your mouth on me, now.

you're trouble, and i'm leaning in.

i'm done pretending i don't want you.

if you pull me away, i won't fight it.

i want to go somewhere we can be louder.

THE SMOKING-AREA SECTION

this feels like a secret we're keeping together..

you look good when you're plotting something.

i like this side of you, a little reckless.

don't pretend the tension isn't real.

you're leaning closer every sentence.

i could stay out here with you all night.

the air feels charged, doesn't it?

you always corner me when you want something.

this is getting harder to ignore.

say it. whatever you're thinking.

why is it always hotter out here?

you followed me outside on purpose.

this is where the real conversations happen.

you look dangerous under this light.

don't stand that close unless you mean it.

i like you better away from the crowd.

you always flirt harder when no one's watching.

you're making it hard to focus on anything else.

if i kiss you right now, would you stop me?

this night just got interesting.

you taste like alcohol and bad ideas.

stay out here with me a minute longer.

you're trouble in a very specific way.

i could drag you back inside, or somewhere else.

don't look at me like that unless you're ready.

THE END OF THE NIGHT

i don't think i'm sober enough to say goodbye.

you coming with me, or am i begging?

i don't want this night to end yet.

my place is closer than yours.

let's not think about tomorrow.

i'll regret this, but i'll regret not doing it more.

stay. please.

i don't want to overthink this.

you're already halfway convinced.

nah, you know we can't do this..

we can deal with consequences later.

this feels like a yes waiting to happen.

i don't want to say goodnight yet.

stay close, just like this.

i'll walk you, or you can come with me.

this night doesn't feel finished.

i want more time with you.

let's not make this complicated.

you're already halfway in my arms.

we can pretend this was planned.

i don't trust myself to sleep alone.

if you leave now, i'll be mad at you forever.

i like you like this. honest and reckless.

come home with me.

i don't need another drink. i need you.

this feels like the start of something messy.

THE MORNING AFTER

tell me we didn't imagine that.

my head hurts, but i'm smiling.

so.. last night happened, right?

i regret nothing except the tequila.

we should probably talk about that.

how'd you even get me home?

about last night..

my phone is judging me, but i'm not.

i woke up smiling and annoyed about it.

please tell me you're not ghosting me.

we need coffee and a conversation.

i'm embarrassed, but also curious.

are we talking about this?

hey, thanks for taking care of me last night.

did i leave my underwear at your place?

i keep replaying last night.

whatever happened last night should've never happened.

that wasn't nothing, right?

i hope you got home safe.

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