#I also want to do some kind of cupid/psyche thing but I haven't decided what yet

[hcneygemini]

sentence starters from my wip fics, pt. II

please do not add to this list nor repost the list as your own. tw: mentions of murder, violence, manipulation

What do you even want with [ name ]?

It's been a year.

I'm afraid I couldn't tell you.

Don't take anything anyone asks you to do at face value.

You need to be careful, [ name ].

This is strictly professional.

I was told I would have a visitor today.

May I see your credentials?

But you're not here to discuss times long past, are you?

Memory is all I have.

Is this about the recent string of serial killings?

I was sent to learn from you.

We both have plenty of time.

To receive, you must also give.

I'll tell you about me, if you'll tell me about you.

Do you believe in fate?

You have a brilliant mind.

I studied psychology extensively.

Do you enjoy tormenting people?

I would not torment you.

Whoa, you sound stressed.

You know working into the night won't do you any good.

Shouldn't you be focused on your classes?

You'll be graduating soon.

[ They're / she's / he's ] a master manipulator.

You're realizing something, aren't you?

Multiple people are going missing.

So, [ she's / he's / they're ] escalating. Why?

I don't decide who lives or dies.

I'm not taking interviews.

Maybe we shouldn't talk about this right now.

You're staring.

I needed to stock up while I stay nearby for a few days.

Do you have dogs?

I can't help if I don't have the full picture.

I could give you the recipe for the sauce for the ribs. It really boosts the flavor.

Can't this wait until after dinner?

What's so funny?

I'm not here to discuss my mental state.

I'm afraid I've been too busy to catch up on news.

You're not what I expected.

Did you call only to accuse me of being manipulative?

You think I'm being paranoid.

It was a calculated risk, believe me.

I'm surprised you read the tabloids.

Being kind isn't always manipulation.

You're looking kinda queasy.

You didn't do anything wrong.

We both could be in danger.

Do you fear death?

That's what you want, isn't it? To be in control?

What do you gain by being here?

[ He's / they're / she's ] toying with you.

You're quite feisty.

Was it difficult to slip back into a fantasy? To return to playing a part?

To you, everyone is either a lamb doomed for slaughter or a play thing.

I'm going to get you out of here, okay?

You're tough as nails. You're going to be fine.

I told you not to do this alone.

Don't you think the hospital makes enough money without you buying their mediocre bouquets?

You saved my life.

I think we can be useful to each other.

You'll get a shiny new placard on your door to say that you faced down two serial killers and survived.

We're both haunted. I saw it the first time we met.

I'm not much the artistic type.

Every kill will cling to your mind. You just grow. . . accustomed.

Are you always this vague?

What's in it for you?

'Slaughter' is a strong word.

You're using yourself as bait.

It really claws its way into your brain.

You talk like I'm a burden.

My personal life isn't a story to be told.

I can have you out of here in minutes.

I can let you sink or swim.

You're not capable of that.

I can portray you as mysterious and intimidating or as charming and disarming.

That almost sounded like a compliment.

I haven't been getting much sleep.

Something's wrong here. This doesn't make sense.

You look like hell. What happened back there?

Some might say this is a conflict of interest.

I've been waiting so long.

How would you feel if I said your [ spouse / partner ] would be better off without you?

This is a trap.

What's the fun in that?

I've lived somewhere like this once.

How did you know that?

Your sense of justice has been warped.

It changed you, but you can still come back.

You're to be my masterpiece.

They don't understand me like you do.

I will be the perfect Psyche to your Cupid.

I can make it quick and painless.

Are you any good with stitches?

In this day and age, it's impossible to escape that kind of scrutiny.

I want to be witness to what comes from this.

How would your [ spouse ] feel about you feigning a marriage with someone else?

I can't tell in what way you're being rude, but I know it's rude.

I thought you of all people would be capable of improvising, [ name ].

You don't want to see me improvise, [ name ].

It seems you've been abandoned.

I would suggest keeping yours wits about you.

I let emotion get the better of me.

I can't just let you leave here.

I'm not easy to persuade. Apparently I'm stubborn.

I've never seen you bite your tongue before.

I always wanted to visit Berlin.

It's a lovely morning, isn't it?

Survival isn't what it's all cracked up to be.

[cartoonus-maximus]

For author asks! #1, 3, 8, 12 and 29 (hope that’s not too many)!

Lol, there’s no such thing as “too many!” So let’s get to it, and hope I can answer them all! ^^

1. When did you start writing?

I'm not sure when it started, to be honest. But I have a vague memory of writing crossover fic for Disney's "The Little Mermaid" and "Aladdin" sometime in elementary school (I was probably like 8y/o, or something??? I don't really remember).

But I know I started writing more in high school, and I began sharing my stories online around 2014. So it’s been a little bit, but not super long or anything.

3. Favorite AU?

Ooh, that's a tough one! It varies, but, as far as YGO goes, some of my favorite aus (both ones that I've written and ones I've seen written by others) include Monster AUs, Folklore AUs, Ancient Egypt AUs, The Yamis Are Back and Have Their Own Bodies AUs, Vampire AUs, Alternate Gender AUs, and literally any world where the gang are relaxing, living their lives, and being happy.

My favorite Monster High au is the "Mattel Gives a Damn About Jackson and Holt" AU, and I'm also a big fan of the Marvel movies "Something Happens and Now Loki is an Avenger" AU.

8. Favorite fic from another author?

"Those Who Rule Egypt" (@thiefcat-niao‘s work) and "Incomplete" by SailorChibi are my top favorites by far! I frequently reread them, especially when I'm having a bad day and just want to read something nice, and I would sing praises to their respective authors forever if I thought they would let me! ^^;

12. Your favorite work?

Of my own?... Probably "the Elfking," if I'm honest. It's such a self-indulgent piece, which I wrote specifically for myself and to fulfill my own niche interests, and I still enjoy rereading it. I honestly never expected so many other people to enjoy it as much as they seem to, so that's a happy bonus!

29. Where do you get your inspiration from?

Mostly weird song lyrics, old poems and fairy tales/folklore, I think. Pretty much anything that can put a really specific image in my head that I just need to write about! Like, I don’t have any real plot in mind right now, but I want to do some tendership thing based on “the Pygmalion,” because that’s a thing I’ve been thinking about recently. (Ancient Greek story about a sculptor who falls in love with the statue he’s carving.)

Thank you for the ask!!! :>