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DREAMER for 45

DREAMER - does your muse have any recurring dream? if not, what was their worst nightmare?

Dream-Come-True, for the 661.

We start a game of hide and seek-- I found you. I found you. Ha, I found you.

It's another sale! Breathing, for only a fraction of the cost. I'm surrounded by air. I breathe through all pores. It's a headache, but I'm lucky, aren't I?

Others, they struggle for even half of this.

You're still somewhere near; I lost sight of it. Unsteady hands grip the tree bark. It's another sale! I saw.

Lucky. Lucky. Lucky.

Something hits my ear, a bad case of tinnitus drew a line through the trees. It's getting overwhelming. You're still breathing, and I am, too. You move the same way you breathe. It blurs into the treeline. I'm getting sick of it-

This is a good thing, for you. This is a good thing, for me. That's what they keep saying..

Ka-Ching, another sale!

Ka-Ching, another sale!

Ka-Ching, another sale!

I'm.. scared?

I'm... getting scared of it-

The lines keep moving, blurring. Breathing. You're somewhere in the middle, I know it- I know it. Hide and Seek, which one am I?

Running doesn't work. Running never works. You found me, you found me, you found me.

The one who gets found is so lucky.

The one who's found is so lucky..!

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I trip over a bag of groceries at my feet, and wake up with an uneasy pounding. I want to hide, but...

But..

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🍊  :    does my muse desire romance?is it something they would actively seek out,  or prefer to happen more  ‘  naturally?  ’  what is their love life like? do they have any exes or past flings,  or crushes?

Romance. Romance, something tempered into the very shape of the river, that his heart swells to notice and sink into-

But it's not something he seeks out. Not in that way. No, it's the resigned life of a birdwatcher: to watch, and love, and love, and love, while the birds pay no mind to him.

There's a contentedness to it, long since settled into. It's peaceful.

Though, that's not to say, he doesn't think it would be nice. A conscious, purposeful sharing... No, it'd be lovely, he thinks.

But he doesn't 'date'. He doesn't experiment, 'test the waters' as they say. He doesn't quite grasp how others can... He merely loves.

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80. Feeling chased . @ludioxxvi

“... D’you hear that?”

Maybe it’s just her... But those are the kinds of words that nobody wants to hear in the dark, right?

But the fault isn’t with the speaker! Well- Not her. She doesn’t do that kind of thing, ‘pretending’, for the sake of getting a rise out of the other- No, though she’d idealize that being the case now, what pulls her breath forth is a crunch, rustle, crack, from somewhere beyond the eye’s beholding.  

“.. It’s getting closer-”          - Trust her, for the love of fuck, those are not the kind of words she wants to say..!

“... Go- Go. Now.”

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80 or 78

78. empty seats on the late night train

... Doesn't it feel kind of hollow?

At some point, he started thinking, is there a glitch? This painted over the usual curiosities for a game; What does boss have in mind this time? Where are we going? Maybe it's a 'train murder mystery' kind of game~ But eventually, it became, is there a glitch? And then, is it me?

Ahhh~ But he's never been the best judge of what's going on, really.

It feels hollow. To him. That feeling is waived a bit by 26's presence-- But 18's eyes keep locked to the window, and the colors that paint the other guy's self only bounce clumsily of the dark glass. There's some kind of metaphor there?

Hm...

"Any guesses~?" He chimes, normally. "Where this thing's taking us~?" Normally- with hands folded in his lap, and a lopsided smile. Proof that his body is inhabited, despite it feeling just as empty as every other sack of leather in this cart. ... To him.

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Liminal Space Meme

Send me a random number for a starter/drabble with our characters in the setting of a liminal space #1-104 (some repeats, mostly taken from this list)

a playground at night

rest stops on highways

deep in the mountains

churches at night

abandoned 7/11’s

your bedroom at 5 am

hospitals at midnight

warehouses that smell like dust

lighthouses with lights that don’t work anymore

empty parking lots

ponds and lakes in suburban neighborhoods

rooftops in the early morning

inside a dark cabinet

A pond on a roof

early in the morning wherever it’s just snowed
trails by the highway just out of earshot of traffic
schools during breaks

those little beaches right next to ferry docks

bowling alleys

a cornfield next to a country road

your friends living room once everybody but you is asleep
laundromats at midnight

hospital waiting rooms 


airports from midnight to 7am

cemeteries 


abandoned penitentiaries 


hilltops at night in full moonlight 


empty barns 


marshes 


really anywhere quiet at midnight, the air vibrates 


old stones and henge 


the ocean when it’s still quiet with fog over it


train tracks that go through the middle of the woods 


bridges 


ancient places 


stands of old growth forest 
rabbit paths off hiking tails 


trails between the main ski hills 


winter twilight


back allies between houses


logging roads


dirt roads on fall evenings with leaves falling off the trees 


libraries before closing


anyplace where it’s snowing before sunrise 


the woods during a rainstorm

roads covered with snow with trees on the sideways while snowflakes are falling out of the sky


train stations after 10 PM


outside, right before a massive storm


the woods just after twilight


the beach in winter


the bottom of swimming pools 


empty beaches when its snowing

back part of a library 


late night empty streets 


highways late at night 


windy roads 


windy roads at night when you can only see the immediate road 


abandoned parking lots (office buildings, homes) 


anywhere immediately after a really bad fight 


little towns late at night when no ones awake and the only lights on are the street posts

the lakeside anytime between 2 and 6 am

firework shows when you’re sitting on the grass

House on a lake

being the only one downstairs on christmas  

stepping outside in the early morning when it has just snowed

when its dark and you see snowflakes falling down in the light of a lamppost on the lonely road

that one clear spot in the forest with trees surrounding it

a parked car in a snow/thunderstorm

corn fields with the wind blowing over them

malls when they’re about to close for the night

woods at twilight/dawn

being on a train after midnight

theme parks at night

winding back roads with rolling fog


seeing “open” signs when its really foggy and cloudy


being in a train that was crowded when you got in and now its quiet, looking at the seats knowing that there were people sitting there moments ago and now they’re gone


hiking trails that have nobody on them 


being alone in an elevator for a few minutes 


looking down at the forest when you’re standing somewhere high and seeing the top of the trees with fog lingering over them


the ferry about to take off in the middle of the night 


tree houses


empty seats on the late night train


4-6 am on a winter morning

Feeling chased

the clouds/damp coming out of your mouth when its really cold in the morning 


stepping out on an unfamiliar metro/train stop


greenhouses that have been left to grow alone


cemeteries in the middle of fields


biking/walking on the main road when its dark without cars


swamps with fog 


hotel corridors in the middle of the night


anywhere where you can hear a train whistle in the distance but you can’t see it or know just how far away it is


foggy mornings in a meadow 


that flickering streetlight


working offices at midnight

long, dark hallways

the middle of a park when its snowing

being in a forest where there are train tracks not knowing if the train may even ever approach

bonfires

a little lake in the middle of the forest

lonely swings

overgrow field/yard

the woods on a night with a full moon

empty stables

rest stops

empty metro stations that are usually crowded

gas stations on long mountain roads

the old part of a city when you’re the only one in the street

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“I see...” An expert lie - as written by a cavespider.

-- “I’ll need new glasses, then.”

He leans back, as his arm goes forward-- One by one, the cards are dished  out, acting on his base assumption in an embarrassing sort of way. But it’s a low-stakes move... Enough games start with the same kind of hand.

At any rate, he hopes this ‘unstylish’ form falls further into your favor. Thinking aloud this way is an unfamiliar route, but guess it’s not so awful.

“You said, ‘No crown rests in my closet.’ If you lack that.. You don’t know it, but will play anyway?

“If that’s true, it’s fine, but I gotta know. This ‘closet’...”

However... is that a joke that goes over your head?

A chuckle to confirm, yes, he is asked quite often. Though your form doesn’t draw a sigh. Interested, wishing to further this play- That is his favorite context for questions.

“My answer is visible within both lights~”

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... Is that a no, or a yes? ‘Care to place one...’ He’ll lay down the card deck carefully. His eyes keep stuck on the other for a moment--

Right, he has a lot of questions for you..

There’s a lack of style in ‘asking for clarification’, though. He didn’t think he could go very long without it, of course; Woe, for as much charm as he tries to fit into this persona, he is but a whopping eighteen grams smaller.

“... You get that a lot, right? ‘What does that mean’.   For context.. Is the question you’re answering, ‘do ya want to play it,’ or ‘do ya know it’?”

A shake of his head to contrast your movement. Following to the table to complement your stride. He’ll take a seat, an interest in you already clear in his narrowed eyes.

“No crown rests within my closet. Care to place one?”

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“A swaying pendulum, of sorts.”

@infinitesum​ Cont.

Pendulum... A crafty answer like that -- [HOW PREDICTABLE.] (that’s a joke.)

‘I know some games, but not others’? That’s what he takes it to mean, roughly. Well, he should probably say as much out loud, to confirm- ( from his observations, you like hearing stuff like that, right? ) But see, it’s easier to just grab what’s positive from the other’s body language, and use that ~kinetic energy~ to propel himself toward a table, nodding as he goes.

“How about ‘Kings In The Corner’?” Again, it’s easier.

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🍑  :    how meticulously does my muse look after their physical appearance?do they spend a lot of time on their hair,  makeup,  grooming,  and clothing? is there a particular reason why they do or don’t?

Appearance is the most important thing in the world. He'd rather die than be caught without makeup. When you're on tv, if you satisfy one eye, you satisfy a billion eyes, so make sure it catches your best angle. Clothes and hair and makeup are core, if you can change them to match the inner you, then you're set. Octopi can recognize faces... why would you want one to get the wrong impression of you?

Think of the octopi. They know you. They know when you're lying to yourself.

Et cetera.

It's a hobby, but looking right feels good. He spoils himself because he knows what he wants, he's the only one who can.

Plus, he has the free time... Sky's the limit.

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🍍  :    how comfortable is my muse in their body?how do they feel about their height,  weight,  strength,  and body type?how important is being attractive to them?

Oh! Oh, he's super comfortable! You only get one body, you know? So love it with all you got!!

And hah-- attractive? Huh? Him//~? Haha-- Is he?? !

He doesn't mind what anyone thinks of him, but gosh-! Hah! That'd be fun, huh!!!

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🍎  :    how stable is my muse’s mental health?have they been diagnosed with any mental illnesses and  /  or conditions?do they have any undiagnosed mental illnesses and  /  or conditions?do they or should they attend therapy?

Oh? Hm... Unknown. Nothing that he's aware of. Nothing the system is aware of.

People in his past have suggested so, though-- But that isn't a memory he has.

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🍒  :    how much does my muse value companionship?do they constantly keep people around them,  or do they prefer to be alone often?do they have or desire to have many friends?do they see every meeting as an opportunity to make a new friend?

Companionship... huh?

He's never really thought of it like that. People just tend to happen around him, and some of them stick. Like a fresh coat of glue.

He values them, of course. Well, some more than others... And 'being alone' - That's never felt like an option to him. I mean, he has Navi at all times, right? She's not a person, but she might as well be.

Desire. Prefer... He doesn't know. He doesn't really seek out anything. Not making new friends, or being alone... Well, there's times where he needs to be alone for a bit, just to recharge. But... guess... If that stretched on for more than a few hours, he'd probably start to get pretty stressed. It'd be weird. Like white noise- It'd be too freaky to go without.

If he were alone, in a new place, with new people... Guess it wouldn't take him too long to try finding someone, just to keep his sanity intact.

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🍐  :    how intelligent is my muse overall?are they smarter than the average person,  or less than?are they primarily self-taught,  or did they acquire most of their knowledge in school?are they more street smart or book smart?

A lot smarter than he lets on, for sure. 'A gifted kid, a natural'-- Though he never really bought all that. The thing is... He's so enamored with everyone else, it's hard to put himself on any kind of pedestal? It feels wrong. He's pretty average, he thinks-- Maybe even lower! He's not someone who's all that impressive, in his own eyes. Everyone is smart. Everyone has the most useful information possible in their niche. It's not so much that he puts himself down, but he raises everyone else so high that he might as well be--

But he is smart, despite what he'd say. Observant, especially. He's good at reading people, and putting the dots together to pin motives behind their actions, things of that nature. 'Street Smart', I guess this would end up being, but academics came pretty easily to him too, because of that kind of skill. It's just... natural-- And maybe his parents did some good work solidifying it when he was young, but... Yeah-

But he'll keep it to himself, unless it's too important to wait. The 'satisfaction of solving'.... that's way lower to him than the joy of watching someone else solve it.

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Questions For My Muse(s)

Introspection

👁‍🗨 - what is a secret that your muse hasn’t told or is hiding

💬 - for my muse to directly say a secret or confession

⚪ - what are small things that mean something to your muse

🔴 - what are bigger gestures that are important to your muse

👌 - what are some of your muses quirks?

💦 - mannerisms that your muse has when they’re shy or nervous

💢 - mannerisms that your muse has when they’re angry or sad

🙌 - mannerisms that your muse has when they’re extremely happy

🤞 - what’s the most impulsive thing you can picture your muse doing

☠️ - does your muse fear death?

👻 - recall one or more times your muse has been the most scared or fearful

😠 - what is something or someone your muse has ever hated or hates

🏹 - would your muse ever kill and why

💢 - what would cause your muse to be annoyed

👍 - what are your muse’s good traits?

Flaws

👀 - is your muse prone to jealousy?

🖤 - can your muse be selfish?

❓ - can your muse be indecisive?

🙈 - can your muse be blindly loyal?

❌ - what would cause your muse to be petty or say something hurtful

🙊 - has your muse ever put their foot in their mouth?

💥 - is your muse reckless? or too cautious and paranoid?

🔷️ - is your muse good or bad at lying?

🤔 - is your muse cynical? naïve?

✋ - can your muse be rude or unfriendly?

🤝 - is your muse a people pleaser?

😔 - is your muse insecure?

🎭 - does your muse try really hard to compensate for something?

🤜 - is your muse overprotective? in-between? or not protective/concerned enough?

⬛ - what are some bad traits your muse might have?

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🍊  :    does my muse desire romance?is it something they would actively seek out,  or prefer to happen more  ‘  naturally?  ’  what is their love life like?do they have any exes or past flings,  or crushes?

Aha,,,~? Ask her before the game, and you'd get a different answer! There's a part of her that'd been trying to seek it out for a long time-- Even though she prefers 'natural' in the long run, romance was pretty alluring in her eyes!! Always has been!

But here, the idea of finding true romance flung away from her mind-- Casual hookups at most, was what she expected,,, and then,,,,

Of course she falls for the two most clueless idiots on the planet,,,,

She's not vying for a romance novel anymore, but.. honestly! That shit's cheesy anyway! The important thing is the connections behind that romantic fluff, and she's (mostly) happy with what she has right now! She has friends who she loves dearly, and that's enough for today!

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𝐅𝐑𝐔𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐎𝐍 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐓𝐒   ♡   𝐒𝐘𝐌𝐁𝐎𝐋 𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐄

    send the corresponding symbol(s) for headcanons surrounding the given topic(s)!

🍍  :    how comfortable is my muse in their body?  how do they feel about their height,  weight,  strength,  and body type?  how important is being attractive to them?   🍅  :    how does my muse feel about plastic  /  cosmetic surgeries   &   procedures?  is it something they have done or would do?  do they mind if others do it?   🍏  :    how stable is my muse’s physical health?  do they go for regular or semi-regular checkups by a physician?  do they have any diagnosed illnesses and / or take any medication?  how often do they get sick? 🍎  :    how stable is my muse’s mental health?  have they been diagnosed with any mental illnesses and  /  or conditions?  do they have any undiagnosed mental illnesses and  /  or conditions?  do they or should they attend therapy?   🍑  :    how meticulously does my muse look after their physical appearance?  do they spend a lot of time on their hair,  makeup,  grooming,  and clothing?  is there a particular reason why they do or don’t?   🍒  :    how much does my muse value companionship?  do they constantly keep people around them,  or do they prefer to be alone often?  do they have or desire to have many friends?  do they see every meeting as an opportunity to make a new friend?   🍇  :    how would my muse describe their childhood?  how much has it impacted the person they are now,  or will become as an adult?  around what age did they or will they start to mature,  and why?  do they wish to go back to their days as a child,  or have they embraced adulthood?   🍐  :    how intelligent is my muse overall?  are they smarter than the average person,  or less than?  are they primarily self-taught,  or did they acquire most of their knowledge in school?  are they more street smart or book smart?   🍉  :    which of the four seasons suits my muse best,  and why?   🍌  :    is my muse inclined to help others,  or will they only do it when it benefits them,  if at all?  what makes them this way?  has it ever gotten them into trouble,  or inconvenienced them?  🍊  :    does my muse desire romance?  is it something they would actively seek out,  or prefer to happen more  ‘  naturally?  ’  what is their love life like?  do they have any exes or past flings,  or crushes?   🍓  :    how is my muse typically seen by others?  does it ring true to who they really are?  does their reputation matter to them?  🥝  :    does my muse have any  ‘  unusual  ’  habits,  interests,  and  /  or talents?  do they hide it,  or are they proud of it?   🍋  :    what kind of diet does my muse have?  do they eat regularly,  or the standard 2-3 meals a day?  do they have to be reminded to eat,  or are they likely to remind others?  do they cook,  or have others cook for them?  do they eat healthily,  or not so much?   🥭  :    how important to my muse is their hometown,  or where they’re from?  are they proud of it,  or considered a hometown hero?  did they move away,  or do they wish to?

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100 Random Character Development Questions

001. When is their birthday? 002. Do they do anything to celebrate their birthday? 003. Does your character like coffee better, or tea? 004. Do they prefer being alone or with others? 005. Are they in good health? 006. What sense do they most rely on? 007. Is your character an optimist or a pessimist? 008. What is their favorite fairy tale? 009. Do they believe in happy endings? 010. Do they believe in love at first sight? 011. How would your character court the person of their dreams? 012. What makes your character embarrassed? 013. Have they ever been bullied or teased? 014. Detail one secret shame your character feels. 015. Are they most likely to fight with their fists or their tongue? 016. What is their choice of weapon? 017. When does your character think that violence is justified or deserved? 018. Your character wakes up to find that war has been declared. What do they do? 019. If they could have a superpower, what would they choose? 020. What are their hobbies? 021. How do they display affection? 022. What is the most beautiful thing they’ve ever seen? 023. What do they consider beautiful in others physically? 024. What do they consider ugly in others physically? 025. What do they consider beautiful in others personality-wise? 026. What do they consider ugly in others personality-wise? 027. What is their idea of perfect happiness? 028. What makes them laugh out loud? 029. What sort of sense of humor does your character have? 030. Do they believe in the afterlife? 031. Are they superstitious about anything? 032. Does your character believe in ghosts? 033. Do they keep their promises? 034. What’s their view of lying? 035. What is the most important rule your character lives by? 036. How honorable is your character? 037. If your character saw someone drop a large sum of money and knew that they could probably take it without anyone noticing, what would they do? 038. What bad habits do they have? 039. What do they think is the worst thing that can be done to a person? 040. What is their obsession? 041. Are they comfortable with technology? 042. What is their greatest achievement? 043. What will they stand up for? 044. What disgusts them? 045. Does your character have any chronic medical conditions? 046. How do they handle getting sick? 047. What was the last medical problem your character had? 048. Do they have any allergies? 049. How does your character feel about growing old? 050. How does your character feel about their own mortality? 051. If they knew they would die tomorrow, what would they do today? 052. What is your character’s worst flaw? 053. What is your character’s greatest strength? 054. Does your character want power or authority of any kind? 055. Is your character an introvert or an extrovert? 056. Has your character ever struck someone in anger? 057. Has your character ever killed anyone? 058. What is your character’s idea of a perfect day? 059. List several phrases your character is fond of uttering. Where did they pick them up? 060. What is your character’s attitude toward education and learning? 061. Does your character prefer adventure or safety and security? 062. What sort of legacy does your character wish to leave behind? 063. How well does your character handle difficult people? 064. In what ways does your character annoy others? 065. Is your character better at leading or following? Which do they prefer? 066. Does your character prefer city life or being out in nature? 067. Does your character believe in fate or destiny? 068. How strong is your character’s sense of responsibility? What kinds of things trigger it? 069. What about your character is heroic? 070. What about your character is cowardly? 071. How kind is your character? 072. In a Dungeons & Dragons game, which class would your character be? (wizard, fighter, bard, priest, ranger, etc.) 073. In a novel, what plot role would your character fill? (hero, anti-hero, sidekick, villain, etc.) 074. What is your character’s favorite game? 075. Is your character ticklish? 076. How do they express anger? 077. How often do they cry? Over what? 078. How emotionally stable is your character? 079. How easy is it for them to read the emotions of others? 080. How easy is it for others to read your character’s emotions? 081. Is your character religious? 082. What are your character’s sleeping preferences? 083. What is the first thing they say and/or do when they wake up? 084. Describe your character in one word. 085. Describe your character in three words. 086. How would your character describe themself in one word? 087. How would your character describe themself in three words? 088. Is your character quiet or loud? 089. How vocally expressive is your character? 090. How bodily expressive is your character? 091. What type of music does your character like? 092. What emotion does your character evoke in others? 093. What is your character’s goal in life? 094. Name three things most would not expect your character to be able to know. 095. Name three things most would not expect your character to be able to do. 096. How do they move and carry themselves? What energy do they project? 097. How well do they adapt to change? 098. Does your character like animals? 099. Do they talk to inanimate objects? 100. Does your character dream? If so, what do they dream about?