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[[ i know i haven’t been here, and i apologize for that... but, muse for connor hasn’t really been here for a bit, either. probably won’t be back until after the stress from the holidays calms down. if u need to talk to me though, you can find me over here! ]]

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some fresh, hot tea:  oc blogs shouldn’t have to jump through fifty hoops / have perfect aesthetics and formatted posts / long responses otherwise they’re not  ‘ quality ‘ / impeccable tags / constantly worry about being forgotten and overlooked / beg for each and every interaction just to get the slightest attention on this site… 

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She did not want to listen to this. Juliette knew the story. She knew a hundred times over just why she had been targeted, why her world had been torn apart and why the world just refused to leave her alone. It was everything she could do not to shut down, to keep strong enough to even do something as simple as keeping her legs from collapsing under her. 

In just a breath, there was chaos. Juliette hardly had time to process, only catching the sound of Connor yelling for her to close her eyes. Her reflex had her slam her eyes shut, only to be greeted by the deafening sound of a gunshot (or two?) and the sounds of bodies hitting the ground. 

Juliette crumpled, her hands now clamped hard over her ears and her eyes still squeezed shut in some desperate attempt to block out the fear and the sensations that flooded her.

She felt Connor’s hand under her jaw before she could bring herself to open her eyes. A new type of fear had written across her face, one that still did not fear the power of an android on a mission, but something closer to a girl who had just seen her life flash before her eyes a second time. 

Juliette was shaken to the core, and another man’s blood stained her clothes, but she was unharmed, if only thanks to him. Her inability to articulate any of this compounded as she just stared at him. 

It took her a few moments for the overwhelmed sensation that rooted her there to fade enough for her to move at all. Juliette’s jaw was clenched, her eyes still as big as the moon and her tiny body shaking violently. 

Juliette backed up, finding the wall behind her with her hands just in time for her legs to start to buckle under her. 

The light on his temple did not calm from it’s frantic, yellow spin... not as he watched her retreat, so painfully visibly frightened by this ordeal. Perhaps by him. But, Connor couldn’t spend a moment comforting her. Physically, she was unharmed. And that would have to suffice for the time being... until other business was tended to. 

Effortlessly, his hand gripped around the limp arms of the assailants and dragged the bodies from view, depositing them in a pile out of her line of sight. He could do that much, at least, to try to calm her. He knew how drastically the sight of violent death could affect someone... besides, Connor truly doubted she’d want to have to look at the faces of such disgusting people for even a moment longer.

 And, then, attention turned to the one left, still alive, still writhing on the ground, clutching his leg and spewing out curses the android’s way... though, silenced --- save for the sudden sound of pain --- as the former detective’s fingers closed around the front of his shirt and lifted him up. Arm drew back and slammed against his head, knocking him unconscious in an instant. Easier to carry that way. No chance of him escaping before Connor had the opportunity to extract the information he needed. 

         “ J u l i e t t e. “       Finally, his gaze returned to her. Voice was soft, such a contradiction to the stain of crimson that covered his sleeves, the bleeding man dropped back to the ground at his feet. And slow steps carried him forward.     “ Can you stand?  ------- I’m going to need you to walk back with me. It would be difficult to carry you both that far. “      Though, if necessary, he would manage it. He wasn’t about to just leave her here, after all. 

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#connor does what connor wants

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“Well, what do you call it when someone tries to kill you?”

“Tuesday.”

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A first-aid kit was propped open in the android’s lap as he sank down beside her on the bed. A roll of bandages was removed, held firmly in his hand as attention shifted to her skin, time seeming to freeze for an instant as his mind whirred, processing the information taken in there: they’d stopped bleeding, were healing at a normal rate. Good.  

Her question brought brown gaze flickering up to meet hers. Before it dropped back to the task at hand. Old bandage was removed and the new unrolled across his palm, other hand slipping beneath her leg to lift it from the mattress so he could wind the cloth around it. 

     “ No. “    How could he be angry? Concerned, of course. But, not angry.   “ But, injuring yourself like this is not a productive way of of dealing with grief and stress... I’ve downloaded new files on other ways to cope with negative emotions in order to deal better with them, myself. If you’d like, I could share some of them with you. If you’re willing to try them with me? “ 

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…Soмeтιмeѕ  ɪ ғᴏʀɢᴇᴛ

                                       I αм ɴoт

                       Human.

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who wants a deviant boi in your askbox??    punch the heart in the face, get some memes! 

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Forever — The Art of Murder  {Sentence Starters}

“May I stay?”

“Do not gloat.”

“I’m not here…”

“Was she pretty?”

“She wasn’t always…”

“Coffee. Lots of coffee.”

“Why weren’t you there?”

“He, um, couldn’t make it.”

“Lucky for him, he’s dead.”

“If only it was her funeral…”

“Morning. You look terrible.”

“I, of course, can never forget.”

“Well, to begin with, she’s dead.”

“Everything is forgotten in death.”

“I’ve only seen that in old movies.”

“I’ll do anything to fix this. Just tell me.”

“Wow, you are pretty when you’re mad!”

“Will anyone be spared your ire tonight?”

“Nothing in life is certain, especially this.”

“Some, we think of fondly. Others, less so.”

“Try not to make any more headlines today.”

“Wow, you really do have an issue with this.”

“I guess blue bloods bleed like the rest of us.”

“You know I figured it out. I know your secret.”

“You’ll find with me that’s not usually the case.”

“I’m afraid an apology must be made standing.”

“Someday, I’ll be gone… and you’ll still be here.”

“How can I tell you to stay? You’re not even here.”

“Okay, spill it. You’re acting stranger than normal.”

“One thing’s for certain, this wasn’t a natural death.”

“But, I apologized. I’ve extended my hand, surely — “

“There’s no way of knowing there was someone else…”

“Okay, before I tell you, I’d really prefer you don’t get mad.”

“The good memories, those are the ones that hurt the most.”

“We’re not afraid of dead bodies. We’ll step right over them.”

“You can’t plan for everything. Sometimes it’s good to be rash.”

“I don’t know what the future holds. But, as long as I’m alive, I will always love you. Forever… Will you marry me?”

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remember portal 2

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* will you please be quiet, please? prompts

will you please be quiet, please? is a novel by raymond carver.

‘ i want the truth, honey, that’s all i’ve ever asked from you, the truth. ’

‘ are you being sarcastic, honey? ’

‘ you better go to sleep. ’

‘ i’ll fix us something to eat if you’ll eat something. ’

‘ what’s gotten into you? ’

‘ i can’t eat any more. i’m going to bed. ’

‘ do i feel hot to you? ’

‘ i just hate to have you gone all the time. ’

‘ you just go in now and eat your dinner and hurry up to bed. ’

‘ i’m freezing. ’

‘ you scared me. ’

‘ it’s pretty late and you’re still up, so i’ll say good night. ’

‘ i’m sick too. i have a headache. ’

‘ is everything all right? ’

‘ it’s pretty good. sit down and watch it. ’

‘ stay a little longer. ’

‘ what’s so funny? ’

‘ down the street. ’

‘ there’s really nothing to talk about. ’

‘ quiet, isn’t it? ’

‘ you sleep. i’d rather have you sleep. ’

‘ what’s your hurry? ’

‘ it’s important or i wouldn’t be asking. ’

‘ my legs hurt. ’

‘ come in and shower and then have something to eat and tell me about it. ’

‘ i was sound asleep. ’

‘ anybody comes looking through my window, they’ll get the cops on them. except maybe cary grant. ’

‘ i don’t want to be awake by myself. ’

‘ i’m kind of in a hurry. ’

‘ home from the wars. ’

‘ could i have a chocolate sundae? ’

‘ needs a little work, that’s all. ’

‘ wouldn’t hurt to be prepared. ’

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”Join your people. You are one of us. 

Listen to your conscience, It’s time to decide”

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Captain America: The Winter Soldier   {Sentence Starters}

“On your left.“

“What’s not damaged?“

“Oh, man. I am so fired.“

“Too shy, or too scared?“

“That’s a tough way to live.“

“Yeah, I’m not ready for that.“

“Don’t say it! Don’t you say it!“

“t’s a good way not to die, though.“

“You’re a lot heavier than you look.“

“Everyone we know is trying to kill us.“

“If they’re shooting at you, they’re bad.“

“How many paid the price before you did?“

“I’m not going to fight you. You’re my friend.”

“If I run in these shoes, they’re going to fall off.“

“You’re alive! You… you came, you came back!“

“If anyone asks for me, tell them I’m right here…“

“You just can’t stop yourself from lying, can you?“

“There is nothing more horrifying… than a miracle.“

“Before we get started, does anyone want to get out?“

“You’re always so dramatic. Look, you saved the world.“

“Then finish it. ‘Cause I’m with you 'til the end of the line.“

“I know I’m asking a lot. But, the price of freedom is high.“

“Public displays of affection make people very uncomfortable.“

“I don’t think he’s the kind you save. I think he’s the kind you stop.“

“I have lived a life. My only regret is that you didn’t get to live yours.“

“Well, all the guys from my barbershop quartet are dead, so… no, not really.“

“Believe it or not, it’s kind of hard to find someone with shared life experience.“

“All we can do is our best, and sometimes the best that we can do is to start over.“

“You know, it’s kind of hard to trust someone when you don’t know who that someone really is.“

“For as long as I can remember I just wanted to do what was right. I guess I’m not quite sure what that is anymore.”

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“You are the most advanced prototype CyberLife has ever created. If anyone can figure out what’s happening, it’s you.”

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Pierce The Veil —  Collide With The Sky Album  {Sentence Starters}

“Darling, it’s cold outside.”

“I know that you’re in pain.”

“I never meant to hurt you.”

“I still think you’re beautiful.”

“I know you’re tortured within.”

“Oh my God… this is paradise.”

“Maybe you can’t handle yourself.”

“Tear it down, break the barricade.”

“Oh no, please, don’t abandon me.”

“But this is just me disguised as me.”

“'Cause I don’t need any more friends.”

“Let’s scream until there’s nothing left.”

“You told me think about it… Well, I did.”

“Maybe we’re just having too much fun.“

“I will never be taken for granted, again.”

“I’ll make you feel beautiful, once again.”

“Come at me with everything you’ve got.“

“Do you still love me? I am dying to know.“

“What am I supposed to be… impressed?”

“You stay away from her. It’s not her time.”

“I cannot spend another night in this home.”

“Why the fuck wouldn’t you say something?“

“'Cause this is a wasteland, my only retreat.”

“I’m tired of begging for the things that I want.”

“So sick of playing, I don’t want this anymore.”

“How does it feel? Well, it feels like I’m on fire!“

“With heaven above you, there’s hell over me.”

“I don’t know where I’m going to sleep tonight.“

“But what’s the difference when you beg for love?“

“You said ‘what about us?’ — Well, what about me?”

“Dying is a gift, so close your eyes and rest in peace.”

“I know it’s hard, but who are you to fall apart on me?”

“And it’s good enough to make me want to fall in love.”

“Am I the only one that thinks that you should stay alive?“

“Now, it’s such a shame you had to go and run your mouth.”

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Connor + not giving a fuck about being shot