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threats are the dullest of blades to martin. each syllable, each note, no more unique than the last. some were clever——some were foolish but he sees more than such things. in the grand symphony of countless universes, he sees them as a single note. what could once dazzle &. amaze does nothing for him. the faintest hint of hunger taunts his sense of interest, but it doesn't rise. only the dull ... empty feeling lingers in its stead. what's a monster to a beast? what's living another day to dying tomorrow? striking her down now ... that's the best pity he'll be able to provide.
he peers at her with features slack in contemplation. dispatching her before returning to fillory——to his rightful kingdom——that's the right choice. it's logical. it's reasonable. turning this pitiful rock to a sea of molten ash and dust would've been no small part compassion. boring on the surface, yet monsters lurk, yet monsters hide. rather strange ... so much more different than other worlds. at first, it intrigues him. beast that don the skin of mere man but they're far too human. far too full of love, compassion, and hate to even be compared to a real monster ... a real beast. he sees it. he smells it. vulnerability clad it biting words. wit in place of sincerity.
hands fold themselves behind his back after straightening fitted suit. he steps closer——his gait light yet empty. it's a dance. a two step meant for one that brings him closer, closer to her. steps carry him towards the tangles of contradiction she holds, to the life she clings to yet resents. does she feel pain with every breath? does she feel pain from being alive? how cruel, the world can be. how wicked his smile must seem, polite yet cruel. through his gaze, he sees a terrarium. a world of glass, broken and shattered. the gods have long since abandoned it to rot and fade away. to vanish with a stifled scream.
"does it ... ever get tiring to pretend to be so strong?" a pause for a laugh, detached like a heavy note. "don't get me wrong, you've got it down pat, dear girl. fooling yourself, well, that's the real magic, isn't it?"
[ .⠀.⠀. ] ❛ I did warn you not to trust me. ❜ , @amcssing (martin chatwin) said.
His words stung, more than she liked to admit — each syllable was a spiked jab, directly aimed at the wall of solidarity and calculated distance she'd built around her very being, the very wall he had somehow, impossibly, already managed to breach.
Sayuri wasn't one to trust easily. Life had taught her that vulnerability was a liability, a weakness to be exploited, and her every interaction was usually marked with the safe distance she maintained. Martin, however, had managed to instill the slightest sliver of hope within her for a powerful alliance that defied the odds — a hope that was now being declared foolish, stupid, an utter embarrassment.
A wave of heat flared up within the ghoula, a mixture of shame, raw fury, and the creeping realization that slowly settled into her consciousness, heavy and consuming. For once, she had allowed herself a hint of belief, and he had taken that vulnerability and twisted it into a weapon. The intensity of her emotions was enough to make her clench her fists at her sides, her knuckles bone-white beneath taut skin — her expressions, however, masked her irritation with feigned amusement. A smirk, sharp and brittle, crept onto her lips that didn't quite reach her eyes, her pride forcing her to maintain composure, to not grant him the satisfaction of seeing the boiling turmoil his words had caused within. Fine. If this was how he wanted to play it, she would play along.
❛ Noted, ❜ she brought out, the sound somewhat strained as it passed through her gritted teeth. ❛ Now, ❜ she continued, her smirk hardening into a predatory curve, a dangerous glint finally flickering in her eyes, ❛ let’s see how much you enjoy having me as your enemy. ❜
random dialogue prompts , accepting !
“I have survived, but I have not been spared.”
— Deathless, Catherynne M. Valente (via charwrites)
wrapping himself in silk and velvet——it's his armor. each stitch ten times as much as some can hope to afford. bold, proud, and a beacon of avarice. slender digits flick through another stack of notes, totaling it up——sure——but also just enjoying the sheer amount. there's money in jujutsu &. snatching up every last penny ... that's the way to life! "haha, louis vuitton, too. 'sides, wasn't that curse a wayyyy too annoying? hazard pay! we need more hazard pay!" he insists, although he doubts she'll miss even the smallest shred of scratch these guys had. ah, a woman after his own heart.
reclaiming her for the masses ( accepting ) — @amcssing
"Is that.. a tear I see?" Crow sharp eyes pin onto the barest scuff on the young man's top. Already, an all too pleased smile starts to bloom as she returns to formatting the invoice. Yet another charge to consider on top of the already hefty fees owed.
she insists——he refuses. it's push and pull. the tug of the waves and the moon 'pon each other where neither truly wins. for a moment, he thinks of his past ... when brandishing his spear would pave the way. when filling these roots with scarlet would make his will absolute. a time when he did not value life nor know their pain. now, however, he does. his curse subjects him to a sense of empathy deeper than mere sensation &. it pains him. a nagging pain only kept at bay with his strength of mind.
he remains obstinate as arms fold behind his back. their gaze sweeps these woods, drinking in the absurdity likely thick within them. it remains him of inodal——his home. a strange place full of secrets and the unknown. maybe a trip back, after this, would soothe the sickness in his heart. one can only hope.
"i answer your question, yet you spurn mine. you wound me deeply, you know?" he clicks his tongue. "i have wandered farther than you can imagine——far from a realm beyond this place. i am far from a human. it's an insult to them to compare them to my ilk. what's the word of this land ... i'm a godling. son of the beast who stalks the higher realms to bathe their eminence in blood." the hunt, the beast: Upione. "not that i expect them to be known here ... peer deeper, seerer. surely there's an answer that will satisfy you among the stars."
ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤTRUST NONE, GIRL.
Like something predacious, does he stalk the area, as if looking for OPPORTUNITY ; she would not offer him such. Perched 'pon high, owlish eyes narrow. She could not discern intent, without further prodding ; but she must be cautious — tread with care.
Each and every signal in his body, the changing pitch of his voice ... all of it, a tell. He does not seem to be an aggressive sort, beyond surface expression ; but it was the calm, that held the most wicked of hearts.
❝ ... My vision is not business of yours, outsider. Are you not far from home ? Far from human settlements ? Do you not know, into which you have wandered ? ❞
The DREADWOOD, was no place for man - let alone a man, who dresses unlike all she's ever seen. Perhaps, his continent is across the GREAT SEA, where even she was left in the dark, in regards to their comings and goings.
ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ❝ It is not too late, to turn back. ❞
inhaling what's left of the burger half, wally cleans what little bits of ketchup and mustard are still clinging to his fingers. it wouldn't be lying to say he felt a hundred——no a million times better already. it'll give him more than enough juice if he needs it, although he isn't expecting much. las vegas ... surely it's not a place with anything to worry about? it wasn't a mission——as others insists. enjoy yourself, they told him. at a point it started feeling like they were just trying to get rid of him, which, y'know, fair enough.
"tourist-y stuff——no, wait——stuff locals like——uh ... any chance we can do both?" it's the first time he's stepping foot into vegas; he's been through her more than few times but he meant that literally. it's a blur on his travels to other places and he barely remembers a thing each time. to put it simply: it's his first time ever spending more than thirty seconds in the city of sin. bit odd that it never popped up during his time with the team. you'd think it would've been the first place to stir up all sorts of trouble for them to be sent to deal with.
"oh, and by we, i mean me. i mean, i can't expect you to follow me around all day and help me out ... right? not that i'd turn down a certified guide." it's a bit of a leading question, he'll admit. not his finest attempt to thread the needle of a delicate topic, but he's doing his best. "but, y'know, if that is something you DID want to do i can cover today's expenses for us." all hail the batman appointed credit card. "whaddaya say? wanna be my partner in crime?"
Damn. He must have been really hungry.
Mark comes close to feeling bad about having made his acceptance into a bit, but it's hard to linger on those kinds of guilty feelings when the guy's sticking around for a chat after scarfing down his leftovers. He's probably not all that torn up over the specifics of getting them.
"Well," he starts, still sporting a bright grin, "you're in luck! No-one in the world's better at this whole tourist thing than I am."
Expertise just comes with the package of being on the move so often; Mark is a tourist everywhere, taking in everything he can everywhere he stops. A local might know a thing or two about some niche, out-of-the-way place for good food or a good time, but Mark's always been good about sniffing out things or places that are entertaining.
He rests his arm on the back of his chair, then leans his head into his waiting palm, attempting to give his food thief some sort of scrutiny—like he's trying to judge exactly what sort of avenue to take this. "So what, you lookin' for some typical tourist-y stuff? Or are you one 'a those people who wants to pretend they know how to blend in with the locals? Plenty 'a shit to do either way. You like shows? Lotsa shows. There's a rollercoaster in a casino. Isn't that the sickest fuckin' thing you've ever heard of in your life? Who does that? It's probably a death trap but that's a sick way to go out. My sister made me ride it."
if you ever catch martin where he can't think of a rebuttal he's just gonna smile and start singing in your face to piss you off.
At the far end of the street, on my side, was the silhouette of a man, dancing. It was a strange dance, similar to a waltz, but he finished each “box” with an odd forward stride. I guess you could say he was dance-walking, headed straight for me.
[…] He was very tall and lanky, and wearing an old suit. He danced closer still, until I could make out his face. His eyes were open wide and wild, head tilted back slightly, looking off at the sky. His mouth was formed in a painfully wide cartoon of a smile.
— The Smiling Man
random lil hcs for wally.
wally is a good cook, really good. between a healthy appetite and a strong need for calories ( super speed go brr ) he's gotten good at cooking for himself. on the opposite side, at a point i doubt he's even picky with food. you'll eat his food and it taste five class and he's just like?? what. it's roughly all the same to him.
slaps on a red nose every year at Christmas time. wallace rudolph west lives forever.
prone to hyper speed talking. he's a bit more restrained than his peers but get him going and you'll never hear a single word just a long ass buzz and him looking for understanding. wally: you got that?
When does a CANDLE become a BLAZE? Whеn does a MAN become a MONSTER?
"thanksmanyou'realifesaver." words hurtle off his tongue like a racecar zipping around a track——all in less than a second, a picosecond, actually. "er, i mean, thanks, man. i'll be sure to cherish this burger that could've totally saved your life. minus the pickles, can't eat those." a loose grin hangs off his lips before hurrying to take the burger in question. running low on calories ... well, that's a speedster's personal hell. far as wally knows, though, he might've had it the worst. it earned him, at one point, the name 'kid mouth' rather than kid flash. least that's what dick loves to call him even to today.
plucking the top bun from the burger, he gently flicks the pickles off onto a napkin and takes his first bite. ah! delicious calories. exactly what every growing flash needs—don't fact-check that. you're hearing it from a true professional, after all. right now, wally's in heaven but really wondering if he's got enough on him to pick up a nice shake. some fries too——oh, and one of those little wildcat toys.
"so, between starving to death and crying, what exactly is there to—" a light burp. "excuse me, uh, what exactly is there to do around here? 'm a bit new to this tourist thing." sort've. long as the words stretched a bit.
@amcssing asked → “ you gonna eat that? ” wally to mark / yeah im back again ( src. / accepting. )
Like in many such prior cases with many other individuals, Mark's first instinct is to just hand over the discarded half of his burger without any complaint.
That's not what he does, though. It's not like he was going to finish it either way, but his second and more important instinct is to be really annoying about the whole situation. There are some real desperate people out there who will only let go of their hard-earned food kicking and screaming—Mark just wants to go out being a little bit of an asshole about it.
"Sorry, I just ran outta all my money and this is the last good burger I'm ever gonna get," he lies. "I mean, I guess you can take it, but I'll just starve to death after. And cry. I'll cry an' I'll starve to death about it. Is that what you want? You want me to die? Wow. What a cruel and unjust world I live in."
He leans back in his seat, offering a look halfway between judging and amused. Then he shrugs, breaking out into a smile.
"Nah, you can have it."
if there's any canon divergence on this blog it's that Martin tore Christopher Plover apart piece by piece. the end.
each step in his gait holds purpose like lion stalking prey. air around him hums with the faintest trickle of authority cloaked in flesh. lips, a thin line, twist into a polite smile, although something cold lingers in those calm eyes. calculating yet withdrawn.
"you see right through me then——how lovely. you'd be correct, though, i'm far from my home, yet willing." it's a light laugh that leaves him but there's a hint of a growl. a tick rather than aggression. "and with whose eyes do you see these truths? God's, perhaps?"
ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤstarter. | @amcssing
There is something, in them ALL, that aligned with the stars. Those beings, borne of something greater than the fragility of man. She knows not, weather to bow her head, or keep chin high — for, whomever this was, they were certainly not from her home.
ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ ❝ ... Are you not a bit far from home, ser ? ❞
Are you charging for this sage advice, or is sticking your nose into my business just a hobby? / what if we did give ekko and jinx a try
party banter / accepting !
a biting remark sits on his tongue——it sits, it pauses much like her finger on the trigger. the firelights were nearby, exploring their own alleys, trying to tidy up the streets as best they can. maybe it's ... foolish, but he figures she'll be here. guarding silco's goods——carving a deep scar into the undercity again and again. he wants to try again, to stop this ... all of this even if only for a moment. if only he could turn back time——! that'd be the day. the day he saves the world. pocketwatch clicks, sealed within his pocket like a tiny heartbeat made of gears and seconds. could he have done more if noticed those mere seconds in the past?
"it's free ... long as you're willing to listen." & return. he pauses, hesitant. "powder."
flicking back and forth between blogs rn but inbox call ! give this a like i'll either send smth from your memes tag or make something mysellf. specify if you wanted from a certain muse.
Given your own nature, are you really the one to judge? (To Rex! From the BG3 party meme)
party banter / accepting !
touché. nanites hum as if responding to a provocation; his body is an interwoven mix of machinery and humanity, yet all himself. he raises his hands as if to ward off any further barbs hurling towards him——features slack with the faintest hint of sheepishness. guess what goes around comes around when it's a matter of judging a book by its cover. still ... compared to EVOs? this might as well have been a drop in the bucket ... sort of. long as he looks past the moving things around with their mind parts. he's trying——okay!
"okay, okay. you're right. i can make machines from my hands and you're a talking ... i wanna say ... groundhog? makes us both a little bit strange. but, really though, you're sure you're not an EVO..? never had any run ins with a guy named van kleiss? about this tall," he gestures, "big metal arm? talks a LOT about EVOs being the next step in his big, bad, evil empire?" no? no.
Oh, I wouldn't actually leave. After all, where would you be without me? / dick n wally <3
party banter / accepting !
it's a routine mission——yeah, famous last words. still, getting back into the swing of things with dick meant braving a bit of danger. being faster than the speed of light, yeah, he's that fast, but it doesn't mean he can be everywhere sometimes. between dealing with things in keystone and central city ... there's been a lot on his plate. a small part of him wants an easy mission; he wants to catch with dick and talk about things. talk about what's been happening——make sure that all too perfect boy wonder is still holding himself together, not just the entire world. it's not surprise when he loses track of him. slinking in and out of shadows happens to be a bat family special ... if not the tiniest bit annoying.
maybe that's why he's rushing. maybe that's why he pulls a few fewer punches. cult of the Kobra wasn't exactly the type to give mercy to people in their shenanigans. maybe ... just maybe ... he's a bit mad? it's a strange feeling because it's unfair. unfair to dick to be mad over something so simple. coming clean would've made things easier for him. lay things out from the start——dick would understand. he knows that. underneath all that bat family training is his best friend. that's the person he wants to see.
three? six? twelve? man, these goons never knew when to throw in the towel. speeding blur of scarlet, a crackle of bluish lightning chasing after him like a comet hurtling through the stars, it's all they can see. he doubts they even know what happens when it does. between dick aka nightwing aka robin aka ... something, they're dropping like flies. no one got hurt——everything turns out fine. it only takes a second to tie them all up and let the cops handle the rest. reporters with speed that might rival his own come scurrying for questions. they want answers and they're right to seek them.
although, wally isn't having it. a quick wave, a laugh that the photographs love, and he's scooping dick into his arms and speeding away. "yeah, birdbrain, i know." not once has dick leaving him behind even crossed his mind. they knew each other too well. they cared too much. it's not a feeling he questions but one he allows himself to feel. fully. everything might be a blur to dick. everything a scene whizzing by as he simply runs. runs to carve out a space for them. runs for a chance to talk like he wants ... and maybe find something to eat in the meantime too.
"okay, so, stay with me——chinese. that little place in metropolis. you and me, sound like a date?" it's a fleeting moment. a brief blip in time but wally sees things slower. feels the world at a much slower pace like it moves in slow motion and moments like these, to him, last forever. he cherishes them like the friend in his arms.
BALDURS GATE 3 PARTY BANTER PROMPTS LIST.
all of the following prompts are taken from party banter between the companions in larian studios' baldurs gate 3 (2023). there should be no spoilers! also, a disproportionate amount of these are from astarion and karlach. i'm not sorry.
I am enjoying our walks together, aren't you, [ name ]?
You'll be as depraved as the rest of us in no time.
Friend of yours?
Were you always so sneaky?
If there's hope for me there's hope for anyone.
How are we not there yet? My feet are killing me.
This is what I get for trying to strike up conversation.
We're not going to have trouble, are we?
If we continue this way, we may get too close for comfort.
Don't get too comfortable. We shouldn't overstay our welcome in such a place.
Do you have pet names for each other yet?
[ name ]! Was that a joke?
You know what - that is not the easiest of questions for me to answer.
Given your own nature, are you really the one to judge?
You can read?!
I'm surprised - I expected you to turn your back once you got what you wanted.
I wouldn't know a flirtation if you whacked me alongside the head with it.
Why stay somewhere safe and comfortable when we could be in mortal peril?
Can't say I love what they've done with the place.
I'm learning to enjoy the taste of chaos. Count me in.
At least you didn't tell me to 'be myself'.
You have so much to learn. Repeat after me: honey muffin, sweetie pie, sugarplum.
Nice to be in a crowd of normal people for once.
So [ name ], how is your sad, hopeless pining going?
You seemed a million miles away just then.
I fear I've been rather hasty to judge you, [ name ].
Ready to enter the belly of the beast?
Step one of starting a conversation: think before you speak.
I hear your relationship has taken on a new aspect recently…
All right, just keep it down. We're conspicuous enough without your hyena call.
Not one for roughing it, I see.
Why not have a little fun?
You're right, of course. Forgive me.
My money's on you, [ name ].
The echoes - listen! They're coming from three directions!
Want me to carry you?
Feeling at home?
Treat them right, or you'll have me to answer to.
Oh, darling, would you?
No doubt they found me too intimidating.
A girl could get used to this.
Now I don't know what to believe.
Well - yes, it was a joke.
I know that, too. It just wasn't funny.
And here I thought I rubbed you the wrong way.
Man, it's good to be home. First round on who?
Oh, I wouldn't actually leave. After all, where would you be without me?
You've quite the knack for finding the bright side of things, haven't you?
Well what would impress you, then?
Let's just stop this conversation right here, shall we?
Must've been an awful day for the people who lived here
You've clearly thought this through a great deal. I'm impressed and appalled in equal measure.
Sure, but think of the stories you'll be able to tell.
I never was scared of the shadows.
I know you're not really as heartless as all that.
I judged you wrongly. I'm sorry.
Are you charging for this sage advice, or is sticking your nose into my business just a hobby?
Pragmatism, thy name is [ name ].
That's ironic, coming from you.
We're either very clever or very lucky.
You do not need luck to survive, [ name ]. Not when you have me.
That will make getting word to my mother rather tricky.
Stop gawking at the decor. This place is dangerous.
I can't tell if you're joking.
So, what's it like caring for someone other than yourself, [ name ]?
You think I'm beautiful?
I feel it too. Here if you need a pick-me-up.
Yet another thing we have in common. We're two peas in a pod.
Is it so unbelievable that they would simply like me?
Use your words.
You gonna catch me if I eat a brick?
[ name ], I've heard you talking in your sleep.
Let's never speak of this again.
You can take a day off once in a while, [ name ]
Hey! Something bit me.
Cheer up. It might be all downhill from here.
I love a nice secret hideaway, don't you?
Think the bar is open?
So what I'm learning is I need to deep-dive into their comics and story because the Flash is actually a ridiculously decent mentor by the looks of it.
# AMCSSING ——— low activity, highly selective, independent, multi-muse blog for muses from dc comics, marvel comics, original characters and more. features nsft content such as violence, etc. most of the muses here will feature some form of canon divergence and are my own portrayal. penned by dally ( he/they/twenty7 ) minors dni. est. early 2025.
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