“they  Call  For  Help  And  Before  Help  Arrives,  All  That  Remains  Is  Pieces. 

@seaprofound whispered : how  does  your  muse  handle  having  to  confront  someone?  does  your  muse  have  any  escapist  behaviors?  does  your  muse  experience  wanderlust?  where  would  they  go? (  heeeey,  welcome  back  !!  )

𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏  has  ,  for  maggie  ,  gotten  much  easier  over  the  years  of  her  life  .  she  used  to  be  much  more  her  father's  daughter  —  running  away  from  anything  as  soon  as  it  could  possibly  turn  to  conflict  ,  especially  about  her  .  but  as  she's  gotten  older  ,  and  found  beings  that  she  would  fight  for  (  their  safety  ,  their  happiness  ,  their  relationship  ,  etc.  )  she's  grown  into  not  shying  away  from  it  .

now  ,  the  way  she  handles  confrontation  isn't  always  the  healthiest  ,  but  it  depends  on  the  circumstances  .  sometimes  a  little  psychological  manipulation  is  what  you  need  to  grease  the  wheels  of  progress  ,  you  know  ?  or  straight  up  threats  . 

but  only  when  she  needs  to  .  she  just  …  has  a  very  short  fuse  when  it  comes  to  her  family  . 

𝒆𝒔𝒄𝒂𝒑𝒊𝒔𝒕  𝒃𝒆𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒊𝒐𝒓𝒔  are  part  and  parcel  of  what  make  maggie  who  she  is  .  whether  it's  through  the  use  of  substances  ,  including  her  powers  /  domain  ,  or  through  physically  removing  herself  from  responsibilities  to  go  off  and  do  literally  anything  else  ,  she  definitely  has  them  .  her  whole  “coming  of  age”  era  was  entirely  running  away  from  responsibility  and  recognition  —  solely  escapist  behaviors  .  she's  gotten  better  now  ,  no  longer  with  one  foot  out  the  door  .  she's  just  conveniently  standing  next  to  the  door  ,  that's  all  . 

tying  to  that  ,  𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒕  is  also  something  that  makes  maggie  who  she  is  .  she  loves  the  mortal  world  ,  loves  traveling  and  learning  new  trends  ,  eating  new  foods  ,  experiencing  new  art  .  everything  about  the  mortal  world  is  so  precious  to  her  ,  and  she  does  love  to  explore  it  ,  usually  using  her  mirrors  these  days  ,  but  again  ;  even  before  all  that  ,  she  traveled  extensively  . 

in  terms  of  divine  realms  ,  she's  also  very  curious  and  loves  to  see  new  places  ,  but  she  knows  to  be  more  restrained  /  respectful  in  those  locations  .  they  aren't  hers  ,  and  they  are  an  intimate  space  ,  so  she  does  temper  herself  more  than  when  in  the  mortal  world  .   

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maggie has a lot of predator animal fear in her childhood, being raised by lions (seeing the acts they commit in exacting detail to survive and even collaborating and helping and committing those acts as well, and knowing if this is what they can do, at their scale, what happens if one of them hurts another, or worse, adopts the presence of a larger predator like the gods and the fear that one day they will run out of resources and be forced to turn on each other because there is scarcity in all times) but as she gets older it really does turn more into prey animal rage (because she never was a lion in the first place. she was a fox, at best. a hare, most likely. designed to run and be cunning and out think her circumstances and hating hating hating her circumstances that were constructed long before she was born, the murderous rage and desperation to never again be in that trap of an island, literally or metaphorically) and i think that's neat :)

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When would be the first time that little Maggie begins to trust Ariadne? What is their eventual familial relationship like? (Ari loves her so much)

ohhh    the    first    time    maggie    really    begins    to    trust    ariadne    would    be    probably    around    when    she's    starting    to    hit    that    early    puberty    ,    changes    are    beginning    to    happen    and    i    feel    like    crying    all    the    damn    time    ,    era    .    because    she    needs    a    woman    who    gets    it    -    hermes    &    pan    ,    love    them    to    death    ,    but    they    aren't    really    that    helpful    .

ari    (    and    dio    ,    but    this    isn't    about    him    )    have    lived    through    this    process    before    and    can    approach    with    empathetic    experience    ,    not    just    sympathetic    words    .    it    helps    immensely    that    ari    takes    what    she    says    seriously    ,    as    was    established    when    maggie    was    younger    . 

maggie    feels    listened    to    ,    and    not    just    because    she's    being    funny    or    commanding    attention    .    ari    teaches    maggie    that    her    words    ,    desires    ,    and    experiences    are    worth    respecting    and    showing    even    when    it    is    not    rooted    in    entertaining    others    .    especially    when    it's    not    rooted    in    entertaining    others    .    ari    helps    maggie    find    her    voice    . 

i    think    ,    opposed    to    pan    ,    maggie    can't    sub    ari    in    as    her    mother    .    because    she    has    those    memories    —    she    sees    her    mother    every    time    she    looks    in    the    mirror    ,    ffs    —    and    she    can't    shake    them    .    she    knows    where    she    came    from    . 

but    ari    ,    to    use    a    meme    ,    isn't    the    stepmom    (  duh  )    but    rather    the    mom    who    stepped    up    .    and    so    while    maggie    calls    her    aunty    ari    ,    and    that    is    her    relation    ,    she    also    is    using    aunty    in    the    way    one    would    give    respect    to    an    older    woman    ,    regardless    of    relationship    . 

as    maggie    grows    into    an    adult    ,    especially    after    her    rehab    and    in-patient    experiences    ,    she    circles    back    to    ari    ,    ready    to    actually    internalize    her    lessons    and    teachings    . 

and    ,    most    importantly    ,    to    finally    feel    worthy    of    such    things    . 

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@singofus asked : "Mom! My new friend I made, Meadow, she said that she knew you back in the day. Said you gave the best acid around!!" Kal looks so proud and happy all at once, glad that she inherited mom's skills for crafting good trips. ⇢ magissa ﹠ kaluciyo

erebus  ,  21xx  .

maggie  looks  up  at  the  first  call  from  her  child  -  a  softer  ,  hazier  quality  to  the  swirling  ,  bubbling  aura  -  daughter  ,  as  she  runs  in  .  it  takes  her  a  second  to  think  back  ,  over  a  century  and  with  the  drugs  in  her  system  it  felt  even  longer  ,  but  soon  the  memories  come  to  her  . 

meadow  ,  a  sweet  girl  from  a  blank  void  of  a  background  ,  something  maggie  surely  did  appreciate  .  she  was  always  down  for  a  good  time  ,  loved  music  ,  loved  love  ,  and  really  loved  maggie's  fun  little  tabs  ,  infused  with  a  certain  degree  of  intention  .

maybe  maggie  had  been  casting  spells  after  all  .   

she  had  thought  a  serial  killer  had  gotten  to  her  ,  honestly  .  but  -  wait  . 

“  well  that's  very  sweet  of  her  to  say  !!  how  did  you  two  meet   ,  anyway  ?  is  she  a  shade  ,  like  ,  what's  she  up  to  ?  i  haven't  seen  her  in  a  long  time  .  ” 

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𝟏𝟎𝟎 𝑵𝑶𝑵𝑽𝑬𝑹𝑩𝑨𝑳 𝑷𝑹𝑶𝑴𝑷𝑻𝑺 .    (  a  collection  of  100  nonverbal  action  prompts .   mature  and  potentially  triggering  themes  are  present .   add  “ + reverse ”  to  swap  assigned  roles . )

∗ o1﹕ sender  tucks  hair  out  of  receiver’s  face . ∗ o2﹕ sender  offers  receiver  a  bite  from  their  fork . ∗ o3﹕ sender  places  their  feet / legs  in  receiver's  lap . ∗ o4﹕ sender  offers  receiver  an  earbud  to  share  their  music . ∗ o5﹕ sender  comforts  receiver  in  the  aftermath  of  a  nightmare . ∗ o6﹕ sender  gives  receiver  company  in  the  hospital . ∗ o7﹕ sender  wraps  their  arms  around  a  hysterical  receiver  to  calm  them . ∗ o8﹕ sender  shows  up  at  receiver’s  home  late  at  night . ∗ o9﹕ sender  falls  asleep  leaning  against  receiver . ∗ 1o﹕ sender  wields  a  [ gun / knife ]  at  receiver . ∗ 11﹕ sender  runs  their  fingers  through  receiver’s  hair . ∗ 12﹕ sender  invites  receiver  to  dance . ∗ 13﹕ sender  takes  a  [ picture / video ]  of  receiver . ∗ 14﹕ sender  places  their  head  in  receiver’s  lap . ∗ 15﹕ sender  and  receiver  make  eye  contact  across  a  busy  room . ∗ 16﹕ sender  pushes  receiver  against  a  wall  to  kiss  them . ∗ 17﹕ sender  and  receiver  cook  together . ∗ 18﹕ sender  comes  to  receiver  after  being  injured . ∗ 19﹕ sender  sits  in  receiver’s  lap . ∗ 2o﹕ sender  lifts  receiver's  chin ,  invoking  eye  contact . ∗ 21﹕ sender  overtakes  receiver  in  combat . ∗ 22﹕ sender  finds  receiver  [ injured / bloodied ] . ∗ 23﹕ sender  straightens  an  article  of  receiver’s  clothes . ∗ 24﹕ sender  crawls  into  bed  with  receiver . ∗ 25﹕ sender  rolls  their  eyes  at  receiver . ∗ 26﹕ sender  lights  receiver’s  [ cigarette / joint ] . ∗ 27﹕ sender  is  caught  wearing  receiver's  clothes . ∗ 28﹕ sender  strikes  receiver  with  a  pillow . ∗ 29﹕ sender  writes  a  note  on  receiver’s  skin :  [ note ] . ∗ 3o﹕ sender  wraps  a  blanket  around  receiver’s  shoulders . ∗ 31﹕ sender  runs  and  jumps  into  receiver’s  arms . ∗ 32﹕ sender  shoves  receiver  out  of  anger . ∗ 33﹕ sender  hovers  over  receiver’s  shoulder  as  they  complete  a  task . ∗ 34﹕ sender  is  found  by  receiver  somewhere  they  shouldn’t  be . ∗ 35﹕ sender  curls  up  against  receiver  in  their  sleep . ∗ 36﹕ sender  is  found  drunk  by  receiver . ∗ 37﹕ sender  throws  an  item  of  sentiment  bitterly  at  receiver . ∗ 38﹕ sender  joins  receiver  in  the  shower . ∗ 39﹕ sender  is  caught  following  receiver . ∗ 4o﹕ sender  traces  one  of  receiver’s  [ scars / bruises ] . ∗ 41﹕ sender  twines  their  fingers  with  receiver’s . ∗ 42﹕ sender  barges  into  receiver’s  home  unannounced . ∗ 43﹕ sender  kicks  receiver’s  shin  beneath  a  table . ∗ 44﹕ sender  aggressively  shoves  past  receiver . ∗ 45﹕ sender  kisses  receiver’s  [ forehead / cheek ] . ∗ 46﹕ sender  pulls  receiver  out  of  harm’s  way . ∗ 47﹕ sender  is  found  sobbing  by  receiver . ∗ 48﹕ sender  locks  receiver  out  of  their  room . ∗ 49﹕ sender  brings  receiver  [ coffee / tea ]  in  the  morning . ∗ 5o﹕ sender  rests  their  forehead  against  receiver’s . ∗ 51﹕ sender  plays  a  song  for  receiver  that  reminds  them  of  them :  [ song ] . ∗ 52﹕ sender  takes  a  [ punch / stab / bullet ]  meant  for  receiver . ∗ 53﹕ sender  buys  receiver  a  drink  at  a  bar . ∗ 54﹕ sender  needs  receiver’s  help  getting  in  the  bath . ∗ 55﹕ sender  and  receiver  cross  paths  in  the  kitchen  late  at  night . ∗ 56﹕ sender  twists  receiver’s  arm  behind  their  back . ∗ 57﹕ sender  winks  at  receiver . ∗ 58﹕ sender  is  found  collapsed  by  receiver . ∗ 59﹕ sender  prevents  an  injured  receiver  from  getting  up . ∗ 6o﹕ sender  claps  a  hand  over  receiver’s  mouth  to  silence  them . ∗ 61﹕ sender  cages  receiver  against  a  [ wall / the floor ]  with  their  arms . ∗ 62﹕ sender  storms  away  from  receiver  during  an  argument . ∗ 63﹕ sender  is  found  by  receiver  sleeping  in  receiver’s  bed . ∗ 64﹕ sender  [ applies / touches up ]  receiver’s  makeup . ∗ 65﹕ sender  throws  receiver  into  a  wall  during  combat . ∗ 66﹕ sender  dances  sensually  with  receiver . ∗ 67﹕ sender  strikes  receiver  across  the  face . ∗ 68﹕ sender  places  their  hand  on  receiver’s  leg  while  driving . ∗ 69﹕ sender  pulls  a  chair  out  from  under  receiver . ∗ 7o﹕ sender  catches  receiver’s  wrist  when  they  turn  to  leave . ∗ 71﹕ sender  leaves  an  intimate  mark  on  receiver . ∗ 72﹕ sender  beats  receiver  in  a  video  game . ∗ 73﹕ sender  and  receiver  stand  in  stunned  silence  after  a  fight . ∗ 74﹕ sender  cares  for  receiver  while  they’re  sick . ∗ 75﹕ sender  and  receiver  go  on  a  hike . ∗ 76﹕ sender  is  caught  snooping  in  receiver’s  things . ∗ 77﹕ sender  and  receiver  cuddle  while  watching  television . ∗ 78﹕ sender  throws  something  aggressively  at  receiver . ∗ 79﹕ sender  creeps  up  behind  receiver  to  scare  them . ∗ 8o﹕ sender  and  receiver  go  shopping  together . ∗ 81﹕ sender  helps  receiver  [ dye / style ]  their  hair . ∗ 82﹕ sender  draws  receiver  into  a  kiss  by  the  back  of  their  neck . ∗ 83﹕ sender  is  discovered  having  a  panic  attack  by  receiver . ∗ 84﹕ sender  accidentally  injures  receiver  during  sparring . ∗ 85﹕ sender  grabs  receiver  roughly  by  the  hair . ∗ 86﹕ sender  brings  receiver  to  their  knees  during  combat . ∗ 87﹕ sender  shows  receiver  evidence  of  a  lie  they  told . ∗ 88﹕ sender  winks  [ seductively / mockingly ]  at  receiver . ∗ 89﹕ sender  yells  at  receiver  to  put  their  hands  in  the  air . ∗ 9o﹕ sender  helps  receiver  patch  up  a  wound . ∗ 91﹕ sender  holds  receiver  as  they  cry . ∗ 92﹕ sender  silently  and  angrily  points  receiver  towards  the  door . ∗ 93﹕ sender  gestures  for  receiver  to  sit  down . ∗ 94﹕ sender  pulls  receiver  into  their  lap . ∗ 95﹕ sender  cradles  receiver’s  face . ∗ 96﹕ sender  tackles  receiver  out  of  the  way  of  danger . ∗ 97﹕ sender  has  hidden  an  injury  from  receiver ,  and  receiver  finds  out . ∗ 98﹕ sender  confronts  receiver  about  their  unhealthy  behavior . ∗ 99﹕ sender  proposes  to  receiver . ∗ 1oo﹕ sender  has  just  died ,  receiver  finds  out .

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CHALLENGERS 2024, dir. Luca Guadagnino

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@singofus whispered  :  Dystonia  approaches  mother  in  a  humanoid  form  and  wraps  their  arms  around  her.  They  have  seen  how  much  longing  their  mortal  self  has  for  this  interaction,  and  so  it  has  made  them  wish  for  a  hug  from  their  mother  in  this  form  all  the  more. 

𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒘  .  𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈  .  𝒉𝒖𝒏𝒈𝒓𝒚  .  𝒂𝒍𝒐𝒏𝒆  .  the  flavors  and  sensations  of  her  eldest's  aura  wash  over  her  ,  her  eyes  growing  wider  in  mirrored  distress  .  is  this  how  they  are  feeling  ?  how  can  she  help  ? 

she  rises  from  her  garden  bed  ,  dirt  on  her  bare  knees  ,  her  hands  dusting  each  other  off  as  the  small  nicks  and  cuts  heal  themselves  in  record  time  .  she  is  …  surprised  ,  to  see  them  venturing  towards  her  in  a  humanoid  form  .  their  upset  must  not  be  too  much  —  she  has  no  doubt  they  would  resemble  a  much  different  form  should  that  be  the  case  . 

more  teeth  ;  more  ink  ;  less  sanity  . 

she  coos  softly  as  she  feels  the  upset  shift  to  desperation  aimed  at  her  ,  followed  by  relief  as  they  connect  .  tan  arms  wrap  around  her  child  ,  pulling  them  closer  as  she  lets  them  take  comfort  from  her  .  she tilts her head so they can bury their face into her shoulder , tall as they are .

maggie  has  some  suspicions  as  to  why  dys  is  upset  ,  but  they  can  tell  her  in  their  own  time  .  they  are  one  of  her  more  sensitive  ones  ;  she  won't  push  where  they  may  not  want  to  be  pushed  . 

(  in  this  ,  at  least  .  )

“  miss  me  ?  ”  she  murmurs  ,  as  if  her  realm  experiences  any  celestial  light  brighter  than  starlight  ,  around  the  clock  .  “  or  did  you  have  a  long  night  ?  ” 

her  own  aura  is  wrapped  around  them  ,  warm  wings  of  protective  love  . 

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Girls' night

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↪     𝑺𝑳𝑬𝑬𝑷𝒀 𝑯𝑶𝑳𝑳𝑶𝑾 .    (  a  series  of  sentence  starters  from  the  1999  film   “  sleepy hollow  ” .  adjust  phrasing  as  necessary . )  

help ,  here  —  lend a hand .

just a moment ,  if i may  —

i stand up for sense  &  justice .

do make certain you meet with success .

such a day for such a sad farewell .

this is such a silly game .

be a sport  &  stop complaining !

play along ,  you must .

forgive me ,  i didn’t know .

we haven’t heard your name yet ,  friend .

you need some manners .

if we could speak alone ?

how much have your superiors bothered to tell you ?

you are horribly old - fashioned ,  aren’t you ?

feel free to form your own opinion ,  though it appears you already have .

it seems i’ve made matters worse .

i’ll leave you to your business .

excuse me  …  i should apologize .

is it me ,  or are you this nervous around all women ?

do be a dear  &  tell me all about it .

sounds like an extraordinary place to live a life .

there is no such thing as magic .

to call a person superstitious is to imply they fear magic .

poets have silly notions .

you do believe me now ,  don’t you ?

you need less big words ,  &  more common sense .

what the hell are you doing ?

i am not here for revenge .  i am here to bring justice .

i manage fine alone .

i deserve to help you .  don’t you see how much this means ?

what are you spying on ?

i beg you ,  no more ,  please .

i will not allow it .  i will not !

why was i not told of this ?

you should step outside .

sorry for disturbing you .  i thought a forgotten candle was burning .

having trouble sleeping ?

i have something to show you ,  if you have a moment .

these scars .  how did you get them ?

oh ,  you are hopeless .

i have a gift for you .  true magic which even you will not be able to deny .

are you saying i should be frightened ?

what will it take for you to realize this is no laughing matter ?

don’t be afraid  …  don’t be afraid .

you promised justice .  people have put their trust in you .

why would you do such a thing ?

leave me .  you are not welcome here .

allow me some time .

the things i said to you before  …  i was wrong to say them .

every word you spoke had truth in it .

if you want me to go ,  i will .  do you want me to leave ?

i no longer know what i think or what i feel .

why are you so afraid ?  is there truly such harm in uncertainty ?

i should be going  …  good day to you .

i’m one of the few people who likes you .

i apologize if i worried you .

my god  …  what has happened ?

yes ,  i did notice that ,  thank you .

i am a bad habit .  there’s nothing for it .

don’t let him get you .

lay still ,  [ name ] .  do not move .

i’m drawing bad blood from the wound .

you were half - drowned when they found you .

i serve a fine purpose alive .

midnight seems an appropriate time .

hide in my room  &  bolt the door til i return .

i was getting worried .

do you have anything to clean it with ?

i know you saw me .

i know you followed me last night .

i appreciate your concern .

you are so upset now  …  &  yet ,  you seemed in such good spirits last night .

why have i not seen your face for so long ?

i have been reading your journal .

what would you have me believe ?

if you think i am behind this ,  say it .

call me a liar ,  then ,  &  a  murderer .

what is stopping you ?  what has happened to your ability to transcend sentimentality ?

don’t dare stand looking as if you still care for me ,  after all that you have said .

if i were to confess ,  would that ease your suffering ?  would that make it easier for you to hate me ?

the next person to lay hands on me will have a bullet .

you do not know all that has happened .

why  …  why are you like this ?

to hell with this place  &  all the people here .

won’t you change your mind ?  what can i say to convince you ?

take me with you .  there’s nothing left for me here .

forgive me .  i failed you .

you  …  you’re alive .

no one will believe your lies .

i am not going to kill you .  not me  …

you cannot kill what is already dead .

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rabbits, clovers 🍀࿐ ࿔･ﾟ

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