woven from dreamland.

Not So Happily Ever After Sentences, Vol. 5

(Sentences for the aftermath of a broken relationship. Adjust phrasing where needed)

"If you cared about me at all, you wouldn't have left."

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

"What happens now? Where do we go from here?"

"Telling me that you love me isn't the same as showing me."

"Please refrain from playing with my affections."

"If you leave, you can't come back. You know that, right?"

"This isn't a fairytale."

"Look into my eyes and tell me you don't love me anymore."

"That kiss wasn't me making a move, okay? It was me moving on."

"I love you, but I can't struggle through this with you."

"You're not who I thought you were when I first met you."

"I can't take you back. You know that."

"I don't want to say goodbye."

"Do you still think about me now and then?"

"I don't know if I can be in a relationship with someone who shows such poor judgement."

"We're just two people who are never going to understand each other."

"This world makes no sense when you're not in it."

"It would be wonderful to love you to way you want to be loved, but it's not possible."

"I love what we were - I'm just not sure we're that anymore."

"Sometimes I feel like I don't know who you are anymore."

"You don't see me. You never really did."

"What about all the love that I poured into you?"

"I'm sorry that I wasn't who you wanted me to be. I wasn't who I wanted to be either."

"I know it's too late for excuses, but I'm sorry."

"Here's the thing: any time you say that we're fine, it means that we're not fine."

The land doesn't lie. People do.

I've been riding this fence line since I was seven years old. Don't tell me I don't belong here.

You want to sell it. I want to die on it. I don't think we're gonna see eye to eye.

Come back inside. The cold doesn't care how angry you are.

I didn't ask to be born into this. But I'm not walking away from it either.

This ranch has buried better people than you and it'll bury better people than me.

Don't make me choose between you and this land. You won't like what I choose.

I found your horse at the gate this morning. Where the hell have you been?

The boots on your feet were my grandfather's. Remember that when you're making decisions about his land.

I'm not asking you to understand it. I'm asking you to respect it.

There's a storm coming in from the north. You staying or going?

You've been standing at that fence for an hour. Whatever it is, just say it.

I know what it looks like. But there are things about this family you don't know yet.

If I kiss you now, I’m not sure I’ll have the good sense to stop.

Sit down. Eat something. Whatever war you're fighting can wait until morning.

You’re the prettiest trouble this ranch has ever seen.

The cattle don't care about your feelings. Neither does the weather. Get up.

You want loyalty? Earn it. Out here it doesn't come free.

The fire took the east barn. We don't have time to grieve it.

You left when it was easy to leave. Don't come back now that it's hard to stay away.

Nobody out here is innocent. We're just honest about what we've done.

You’re softer than you let on. Lucky for you, I’m real fond of soft things.”

The river doesn't run through your property. It runs through mine. That matters.

You make the hard days worth coming home from.

Ever seen a sunrise over open land like this? No? Then you don't know what you're fighting for.

You make this old place feel less lonely.

This brand means something. It means we protect our own.

You can't buy what this land means to us. You can only take it.

You want to talk about legacy? My great-grandmother broke this ground with her bare hands.

I'm not leaving. You can threaten everything I have and I'm still not leaving.

Come here. You're shaking. 

The foreman found the body at the south pasture. 

You were supposed to be gone by now. Why aren't you gone?

I've loved this land longer than I've loved anything living. That's not something I'm ashamed of.

Dance with me. Don’t matter if there’s no music.

Oh, God. Hi. How are you? It's been a while, isn't it?

Wait. You work here? Since when?

I think I left my watch at your place. Can I... can I come get it?

So we're just going to pretend that didn't happen?

You never called. I waited three days and you never called.

I'm pregnant. And before you ask—yes, it's yours.

That was supposed to be a one-time thing. So why can't I stop thinking about it?

You told me your name was [insert here]. Your real name is on this hospital badge.

I need you to sign this NDA. My publicist is insisting.

My friends saw us leave together. They have questions.

I know we said no strings, but I have to tell you something.

You're my new boss. This is... this is bad.

We can't do this again. I have a reputation to protect.

You said you were single. So who the hell is that in these photos?

I woke up and you were just... gone. No note. Nothing.

This wasn't supposed to mean anything.

You're sitting at the table with my parents. What are you doing here?

My roommate recognized you from somewhere. Want to tell me where?

You left your ring on my nightstand. The one that looks suspiciously like a wedding band.

I thought I'd never see you again. I was counting on never seeing you again.

That night was a mistake. A really, really good mistake.

You told me you were leaving the country. You told me this would be easy.

We matched on the app again. Is this fate or are we both just bad at this?

You're my best friend's sibling. They can never know.

I think I'm falling for you and that wasn't part of the deal.

You gave me a fake number. I found your real one.

This is my apartment. What do you mean you live in this building?

I haven't been able to touch anyone else since you.

You blocked me on everything. So why are you here right now?

That wasn't just sex for me. I need you to know that.

We have to work together on this project. For six months.

You told me you were just passing through town.

I can still smell your cologne on my sheets and it's driving me crazy.

My therapist says I'm using you to avoid real intimacy.

You're the emergency contact in my phone. I don't remember adding you.

That wasn't supposed to be the best night of my life. But it was.

I think I caught feelings. I know, I know—that's not what we agreed to.

You're at my door at 2am. We said we weren't doing this anymore.

I told you things I've never told anyone. And then you disappeared.

We said one night. It's been three weeks.

Your wedding is in two months. I saw the invitation.

I can't keep calling you when I'm lonely. It's not fair to either of us.

You said your name was different. I found your driver's license.

I know we're not together, but seeing you with someone else made me want to break things.

for the "i don't need your help" one

you can get lost.

i thought i told you i had this under control.

you never listen to me.

i was taking care of it.

leave me alone.

are you happy now?

you just stepped in and ruined it for me.

that was completely unnecessary and you know it.

i had it under control.

you didn't need to show up.

can't you let me handle my own shit?

i would have appreciated it if you asked first.

i had it handled!

you didn't need to do all that!

what part of "i don't need help" do you not understand?

they were about to give it to me before you showed up!

i had something going and you ruined it!

what, you mean you don't trust me to handle it myself?

you trained me better than this.

you can't just show up every time and save me.

what's the point in putting me out here if you're not going to let me do it on my own?

i thought you trusted me to take care of this by myself.

you taught me this.

i'm never going to forgive you for this.

that was uncalled for.

what happens when you're not here one day and i have to take care of things on my own?

how am i ever going to learn if you keep stepping in?

i'm not you.

for the "i'm just trying to help you" one

i heard you struggling.

i was just trying to help you.

and this is the thanks i get for trying to help?

things were getting out of hand. i had to step in.

you never would have done that by yourself.

it's okay to ask for help.

it's not that i don't trust you. i don't trust [them].

a minute longer and you'd be dead in there.

i had to make sure you were okay.

of course i trust you. this was never about trust.

i'm not going to risk your life like that!

i should have been there sooner.

if i'd only reached you faster.

a simple "thank you" would suffice.

you could thank me for saving your ass back there.

sure didn't seem like you had it under control.

things were getting out of hand, and i stepped in.

i'm in charge here, not you.

i'm not going to put your life at risk like that again.

we're done here.

i'm not arguing with you.

i saved your life, and this is how you repay me?

i just wanted to make sure you were okay.

maybe i crossed a line back there, sure, but i did it for you.

it's because i care about you.

of course you're capable. that was never up for debate.

you're not ready.

next time, let me handle it.

clearly you need more time before i let you do that alone.

Do you just want to cultivate your angst?

What do you mean? You're the one who stopped.

Do I really want to expose the world to this?

We have to get out of this country.

Is that everything?

I bet It'll be nice to come home to your apartment.

Do you have any music we can play?

Did you get hold of any good drink, [name]?

I'm sorry, but right now you sound like [name].

Isn't it a little too cold for that?

I'm just trying to get to bed.

The only thing left, is everything.

Have you removed my things?

We talked about this. It's for your own good.

You should leave modesty at the door before entering here.

I heard one of them wrote this weird book.

Are you OK?

You have paint on your jacket. There's paint all over your back.

There was something… Fuck.

It's just… I… I…

It wasn't by chance. It was no coincidence that we met.

I let myself in. Where have you been?

I'm fine. Don't worry.

I have to break up with [name].

I can't waste any more time.

I can't stay with [him/her/them] just to be nice.

You want interesting people around you?

Has anyone ever introduced you to any new music or recommended a book you didn't already read in high school?

Guys in long-term relationships become so lame.

Bullshit. Feeling guilty is slave mentality.

Your father used "gay" as a term of abuse?

I don't know. It's kind of complicated.

I've considered studying [major] again.

I'm going to get a coffee. Do you want one?

How long has it been? I can't believe we're sitting here like this.

Remember when I tricked you into falling in love, in Paris?

I was already in love with you.

But we had a nice time, didn't we?

Were you in love with me then?

I wasn't sick already then.

I felt a lot worse afterwards. I didn't understand anything.

I wanted to call. But they told me that wasn't a good idea.

I wish we could just… Meet all over again.

I must admit. After reading this I thought: "He must be some eccentric, old-before-his-time type".

Your first book sets the tone for your entire authorship.

Maybe you're right.....

A word to the wise: Never listen to old farts like me.

The important things in life are expressed through music, not words.

I have something I need to do.

I'm afraid the debate has to end here.

That must be the house.

It works better if you remove the lens cap.

Listen, "Rain Man", have you been out of the apartment yet?

What is your master's thesis about?

Is that how you work now?

I have been a little tired lately.

I like the edge. It's quirky, it's weird. It works.

Look at [him/her/them], has no idea that they go by the name of [mean nickname].

What's [he/she/they] saying? I can't understand the dialect.

What's that tattoo? An ad?

I just don't understand your friends' humor.

You're just jealous.

I knew them before they were famous and they were jerks even then.

You do have a point. "Jerk" isn't precise enough to describe them.

I don't care, I've had it. I hate people like [him/her/them].

What you hate is war and Trump and the World Bank and such.

Who the hell do you think you are?

You are the most immature people I have ever met!

Spreading nasty rumours about each other… I feel sorry for you.

Why do you hang out with these people?

I've met guys like you before. I just have one thing to say: It can't be easy to have problems in this crowd.

You are incredibly banal!

Does anyone want a drink?

Are you sure that's a good idea?

What does your psychiatrist say?

Is it a problem that [name] is here?

I didn't mean it like that.

I'm pretty nervous about that.

Please don't come over, you superficial imbecile.

Long time no see. Good to have you back.

I… I don't think… I have to go.

I just don't feel well. I'm tired.

Do you want to go home?

I can't do this. Sorry.

This was a mistake. It just isn't like it used to be.

I know it's important to you, but I don't want to write anymore.

Well "fan" is a little teenage, but "admirer" is so formal.

You probably haven't read it.

Excuse me, I was on my way home.

I just don't feel… I couldn't sleep… and… I don't know.

You're taking your medication?

Don't baby-sit me! I need time to myself.

Why did you buy me a plane ticket?

Did you look at the date?

The exact same date as the last time we went.

You can't just assume that I can, or want to, go to [name].

But can you at least consider it?

You live with your mom, don't you?

I'll call you tomorrow. I love you.

I may have been a little nervous. How did I seem to you?

What did we do the next day?

We sat at a café and talked for ages.

What did we talk about?

What was I like? Was I happy?

I'm glad you came.

I decided I had to make you fall in love with me.

You were unsure of your feelings.

Anyway, it worked. It worked because I told you first.

Don't worry. You looked incredible.

What's the matter? What are you thinking about?

Why did you want us to come back here?

You don't love me anymore, is that it?

Do you have a personal connection to that?

A language which can grasp all the world's nuances.

A strong personal experience can become an intense story.

Bringing up all sorts of personal "tragedies", but that's not real "literature" is it?

Forget about that. Come on over.

So nothing's changed there?

I can't take it. It's too sad.

I was about to leave, but now things are picking up.

Are you alright?

I've had enough. Not just because we never see each other.

It's that you pretend to care, when you're so damn selfish.

You're such a damn cliché!

So you've seen it?

What? You've written something?

A lot of it is good, but we've always been honest with each other. This isn't your best work.

I'm glad you take it like that.

I mean, you haven't slept all night.

I'm not being nice. If you work on it this might be publishable.

That isn't important. I'm just writing for myself.

Why can you never say what you mean?

What the fuck are you doing?

You look much better now. How do you feel?

I found you. I managed to find you!

I love you. Everything is in synch now.

I can't take this anymore…

Hey… Come on. Get up.

You didn't give me a choice, running off like that.

I thought you knew.

Does anyone know why?

a selection of dialogue prompts from the game resident evil requiem. feel free to change pronouns / details as needed.

‘we found another body.’

‘perhaps it’s time for you to face the past? confront that fear head-on.’

‘i won’t force you to go, but do you think you can do this for me?’

‘there might be answers inside.’

‘why am i even here?’

‘you have been on that thing all day.’

‘we need to keep our voices down.’

‘tell me what’s going on.’

‘now is not the time. stay close.’

‘i’m calling the police!’

‘i’m so sorry. this is all my fault.’

‘i’m the one that brought you here.’

‘we have so much to do.’

‘you’ve got to be shitting me.’

‘don’t do anything stupid.’

‘someone help me!’

‘well, fuck. let’s make this quick.’

‘back to square one.’

‘we’re running out of time.’

‘you gotta stay calm.’

‘where the hell am i?’

‘don’t come any closer!’

‘what the hell was that thing?’

‘i’ll be fine. i hope.’

‘you can’t see, can you?’

‘why are you in there?’

‘who made a mess? why the mess?!’

‘what if i can’t get out?’

‘this might be useful.’

‘so loud… my head… keep it down!’

‘don’t fuck with me.’

‘it’s your fucking fault!’

‘give me a fucking break!’

‘you laughed at me!’

‘well, at least it’s easier to walk around now.’

‘come in. i won’t harm you.’

‘why did you kidnap me?’

‘it took forever to find you.’

‘you’re not like other people, you know. you’re quite… unique.’

‘there’s no escaping your destiny!’

‘did anyone hurt you?’

‘please, i really need your help.’

‘you handle this. i’ll handle… that.’

‘i thought that thing was dead!’

‘you’re an investigator, right? well, investigate.’

‘when was the last time you brushed your teeth?’

‘you are an ignorant fool.’

‘you’re a dead man walking!’

‘sorry, i was a little tied up.’

‘hope i’m not next.’

‘you felt that one, huh?’

‘sorry, but i’m not on the menu.’

‘you’re killing me.’

‘well, hey. at least we’re in it together, right?’

‘oh god, i really don’t wanna go in there.’

‘ugh, it got in my mouth…’

‘hold on tight!’

‘why’s it so loud?’

‘let’s play.’

‘here, i kept this safe for you.’

‘do you maybe… wanna leave with me?’

‘it’s not safe here.’

‘we need to keep moving, okay?’

‘it’s okay, we’re not infected.’

‘you don’t need to worry about me.’

‘are you lying to me?’

‘have you seen the same shit i’ve seen?!’

‘look, we’re out of options here.’

‘how much longer do you think any of us can survive?’

‘we can help each other.’

‘it’s a deal.’

‘found you.’

‘hello, gorgeous.’

‘i can’t stop the bleeding.’

‘hey, hey, look at me. we’re gonna be okay.’

‘i’m sorry. i know it hurts.’

‘i need to keep you safe.’

‘are you listening? i said stop!’

‘you feel lost, but you’re not. you’re exactly where you need to be.’

‘i’ve been waiting for you.’

‘i’ll just go it alone.’

‘we’re in this together. till the end.’

‘i’ve always been good at working in the shadows.’

‘just don’t do anything too risky, yeah?’

‘gonna have to find another way around.’

‘you’re a real pest, you know that?’

‘haven’t you had enough?’

‘looks like someone else was here first.’

‘guess the only way in is through then.’

‘looks like they left in a hurry.’

‘something’s missing.’

‘i’ll have to shoot it down.’

‘so the rumours were true.’

‘don’t be ridiculous.’

‘i thought i had a short fuse.’

‘don’t mind if i do.’

‘some things never change.’

‘watch your back.’

‘this is my lucky day.’

‘do you still think about what happened there?’

‘sorry. this isn’t the time, we need to focus.’

‘this day just keeps getting better and better.’

‘i don’t give up that easy.’

‘i’ve had enough of you!’

‘i know the feeling.’

‘should’ve worn a helmet.’

‘so many attempts. so many failures. such a waste.’

‘it’s past our bedtime.’

‘please just be a bad dream.’

‘what’s done is done. you need to focus on the future.’

‘i had a feeling you’d make an appearance.’

‘sorry, but i don’t have time to spare.’

‘i’m gonna do some digging.’

‘i guess this is my stop.’

‘this is one very deep hole.’

‘just so you know, i’ve killed every plant i ever had.’

‘i’m getting the feeling i’m not wanted around here.’

‘we finally meet.’

‘didn’t realise i had such a big fan. how about an autograph?’

‘worried about me? how sweet.’

‘sneaky bastard.’

‘coming from you, that’s quite the compliment.’

‘time to finally get some answers.’

‘don’t embarrass yourself. you can’t beat me.’

‘you still need me, right?’

‘me? feel like a million bucks.’

‘where does this take us?’

‘your guess is as good as mine.’

‘how long was i out?’

‘i couldn’t make a difference.’

‘i’m coming with you.’

‘i don’t want any more regrets.’

‘whatever it takes, count me in.’

‘if anything happens to me… you promise… you’ll end this.’

‘you think you can give me a boost?’

‘this is it. i did it.’

‘where have i seen this…?’

‘life takes unexpected turns, don’t you think?’

‘looking back, do you feel that the choices you’ve made have contributed to… your present circumstances?’

‘what you sow, you reap. isn’t that the natural order?’

‘what would you like the world to know?’

‘i’m not a young man. i don’t have the energy i once did.’

‘your body can’t take much more.’

‘i’m gonna settle this.’

‘haven’t changed much, have you?’

‘let’s get this over with.’

‘what kind of legacy do you want to leave behind?’

‘humans cannot predict when death will come for them. this is why they have hope.’

‘i was wrong… and i am plagued by guilt.’

‘happiness cannot be achieved at the expense of others.’

‘i think that’s enough for today.’

‘aren’t you beautiful?’

‘is there anything else you’d like to tell me?’

‘i’ve said my piece. i only hope it serves as a requiem for those who have passed.’

‘this is finally my chance to do something.’

‘please wake up. come on, wake up.’

‘i was just resting my eyes.’

‘let me help you.’

‘i don’t know the password.’

‘i can buy you some time.’

‘fulfill your destiny, and all will be forgiven.’

‘at least… i could save you.’

‘please know that you are my hope.’

‘there’s nothing special about me.’

‘do you know how much time and money i wasted on this?’

‘don’t you see the genius?’

‘your ignorance is staggering.’

‘it seems your skills have… diminished.’

‘sacrifices must be made! in the grand scheme of things, a few lives are nothing.’

‘give it up. it’s over.’

‘there’s no way out, is there?’

‘i’m not gonna leave your side.’

‘i guess this is it then.’

‘i feel better than i have in ages.’

‘thank god. i’m glad you’re okay.’

I don't think you got all the eggshell out of the batter…

A dozen cupcakes? No, no, I'm sure there were only ever eleven.

We absolutely do not need more sprinkles.

We may need more sprinkles.

Oh come on, it's not like eating raw cookie dough is going to kill me.

You want to lick the spoon?

It doesn’t have to look pretty, it just has to taste good.

Is this bread or a rock?

Is it supposed to be this sticky?

If you keep distracting me, these are never getting finished.

Wait, was that the salt or sugar?

If someone steals kitchen utensils, would you say it was a 'whisk' they were willing to take?

Careful, that tray is hot!

Well? Are you going to do like my apron says and kiss the cook?

Look, we'll just cover that side with icing and nobody will know.

My secret ingredient? Love obviously.

….please tell me that's not the cookies I smell burning.

I said a pinch of salt, not half the container!

Hey no touching, it needs to cool first!

Are you going to help me, or just keep stealing the chocolate chips?

How did dough get on the ceiling?

What shape are these cookie cutters supposed to be?

You're not supposed to ice them before you bake!

Taste this and tell me if it needs more cinnamon.

You have flour on your nose.

I don't understand, I followed the recipe exactly.

Did you remember to preheat the oven?

Vanilla is measured with the heart.

I mean the recipes really more of a suggestion.

(with mouth full) What chocolate chips?

Hold still, you’ve got frosting on your cheek.

i've been working like a dog.

i should be sleeping like a log.

you know i work all day to get you money, to buy you things.

it's worth it just to hear you say you're gonna give me everything.

why on earth should i moan?

when i get you alone, you know i feel okay.

when i'm home, everything seems to be right.

i should have known better with a girl like you.

i never realized what a kiss could be.

this could only happen to me.

can't you see?

you're gonna say you love me, too.

i should have realized a lot of things before.

if this is love, you've got to give me more.

if i fell in love with you, would you promise to be true?

help me understand.

i've been in love before.

i found that love was more than just holding hands.

if i give my heart to you, i must be sure.

don't run and hide.

don't hurt my pride like her.

i couldn't stand the pain.

i would be sad if our new love was in vain.

i hope you see that i would love to love you.

i couldn't stand the pain.

i'm so happy when you dance with me.

i don't wanna kiss or hold your hand.

try and understand.

there is really nothing else i'd rather do.

i'm happy just to dance with you.

i don't need to hug or hold you tight.

i just want to dance with you all night.

i've discovered i'm in love with you.

that's all i do.

she gives me everything.

a love like ours could never die.

as long as i have you near me.

tell me why you cried.

tell me why you lied to me.

i gave you everything i had.

you left me sitting on my own.

did you have to leave me?

if it's something i'd have said or done, tell me what, and i'll apologize.

if you don't, i really can't go on.

i'm holding back these tears in my eyes.

if you'll only listen to my pleas.

is there anything that i can do?

i'm so in love with you.

i really can't stand it.

i'll buy you a diamond ring.

i'll get you anything.

i don't care too much for money.

i may not have a lot to give, but what i've got, i'll give to you.

money can't buy me love.

everybody tells me so.

any time at all, all you gotta do is call.

there is nothing i won't do.

when you need a shoulder to cry on, i hope it will be mine.

call me tonight and i'll come to you.

i've got every reason on earth to be mad.

i've just lost the only girl i had.

if i could get my way, i'd get myself locked up today.

i can't, so i'll cry instead.

i've got a chip on my shoulder that's bigger than my feet.

if i could see you now, i'd try to make you sad somehow.

i get shy when they start to stare.

i'll come back again someday.

you say you will love me if i have to go.

you'll be thinking of me.

somehow i will know.

i will remember things we said today.

you say you'll be mine.

i got a whole lot of things to tell her.

i'm gonna see my baby today.

i got no business being here with you.

i got something to say that might cause you pain.

if i catch you talking to that boy again, i'm gonna let you down and leave you flat.

i told you before, you can't do that.

it's the second time i've caught you talking to him.

do i have to tell you one more time?

i think it's a sin.

they'd laugh in my face.

i can't help my feelings.

you know, if you break my heart, i'll go.

i'll be back again.

i love you so.

the truth is that i'm a bad person. but that's gonna change. i'm going to change.

now i'm cleaning up and i'm moving on, going straight and choosing life.

the streets are awash with drugs you can have for unhappiness and pain, and we took them all.

choose life. choose a job. choose a career. choose a family.

why would i want to do a thing like that?

i chose not to choose life. i chose something else.

the reasons? there are no reasons.

doesn't it make you proud to be scottish?

i've justified this to myself in all sorts of ways.

it wasn't a big deal, just a minor betrayal.

why did i do it? i could offer a million answers, all false.

i'm looking forward to it already.

i'm gonna be just like you.

excuse me. i don't mean to harass you, but i was very impressed with the capable and stylish manner in which you dealt with that situation.

i was thinking to myself, now this girl's special.

what's your name?

i'm going home.

i'll come back with you if you like, but like, i'm not promising anything, you know.

do you find that this approach usually works?

let me guess, you've never tried it before.

you don't normally approach girls, am i right?

personality, i mean that's what counts, right?

sounds great to me.

our only response was to keep on going and "fuck everything."

no matter how often you go out and rob and fuck people over, you always need to get up and do it all over again.

what are you two talking about?

no more. i'm finished with that shite.

gonna get it right this time. gonna get it sorted out.

i sure have heard that one before.

people think it's all about misery and desperation and death and all that shit which is not to be ignored, but what they forget is the pleasure of it. otherwise we wouldn't do it.

we're not fucking stupid. at least, we're not that fucking stupid.

now i'm ready.

what's on the menu this evening?

who the fuck are you?

did you bring the cards?

you're not getting any younger. the world's changing. music's changing

the guy's dead anyway.

the point is, you've got to find something new.

what do you mean?

at one time, you've got it, and then you lose it, and it's gone forever.

what's the point you're trying to make?

that means fuck all.

so we all get old and then we can't hack it anymore. is that it?

what attracts you to the leisure industry?

do you mean that you lied on your application?

i paid for the tickets!

it's all about aesthetics and it's fuck all to do with morality.

it seems, however, i really am the luckiest guy in the world.

what the fuck are these?

that's all i've got. take it or leave it.

i want a fucking hit.

i quite enjoyed the sound of it all.

for all the good they've done me, i might as well have stuck them up my arse.

for the first time in my adult life i was almost content.

useless motherfucker, that's what she called me.

i'm sorry, but these things happen. let's put it behind us.

you were quite happy to do a lot more last night.

calm down. you're not going to jail.

if you don't see me again, i'll tell the police.

› prompts from rachel gillig's novel the knight and the moth (2025). feel free to tweak as you see fit , bartholomew.

❛ you don’t have to be good, or useful, for someone to care about you. ❜

❛ when you do the right thing for the wrong reason, no one praises you. ❜

❛ we all want to be special.”

❛ what is right and wrong depends entirely on the story you’re living in. ❜

❛ which is more intricate? the designs of men, trying to reach gods, or that of gods, trying to reach men? ❜

❛ people who love you for your usefulness don't love you at all. ❜

❛ you want to throw me down. ❜

❛ i, prideful, disdainful, godless. ❜

❛ i want to drag you into the dirt with me. ❜

❛ you know this story, (name,) though you do not remember it. ❜

❛ to tell a story is in part to tell a lie, isn't it? ❜

❛ it's hard to see who i am when i am lost in what's expected of me. ❜

❛ fear not, (name!) every day has its dog. ❜

❛ if you only ever look up at something, can you ever see it clearly? ❜

❛ it is easier, swearing ourselves to someone else's cause than to sit with who we are without one. ❜

❛ take my hand, you strange little creature. ❜

❛ it sounds awful when i say it out loud. ❜

❛ you are more special than you realize. ❜

❛ i would do anything for you. ❜

❛ i cannot decide which i like best. the sunrise, or the sunset. ❜

❛ i was losing my faith in everything. ❜

❛ the two of us meeting… it felt almost divine. ❜

❛ i think her quite the bitch. ❜

❛ how undignified. ❜

❛ did anyone see me fall? ❜

❛ i want someone to see me. ❜

❛ i want it to be you. ❜

❛ no honor among thieves, and even less among gods. ❜

❛ i’ll do anything you ask of me. ❜

❛ if i were beside myself, there would be two of me ❜

❛ oh, (name.) he's dreamy. ❜

❛ do you want to know how it ends? ❜

❛ does it end? ❜

❛ it ends when you kiss me. ❜

❛ why do we do these things to ourselves? ❜

❛ you’re an incomparable fiend, (name.) a truly accomplished asshole. ❜

❛ i’d like you better if you were on your back again. ❜

❛ it is not like me to be the bearer of bad tidings. ❜

❛ am i all that you imagined? ❜

❛ your hands are marked by the blood of my metamorphosis. ❜

❛ whatever my soul was made of was frail. ❜

❛ violence is a craft. so is compassion. ❜

❛ no is a sufficient answer. ❜

❛ anger is a fine weapon. ❜

❛ now have some soup. ❜

❛ i will shoulder any weight you give me. ❜

❛ would that things were different. ❜

❛ i think i would like to stop promising myself away, or else there will be nothing left of me to give. ❜

❤️ Romantic

🧡 Platonic

💙 Sibling/Familial

💛 Mentor