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pride & p.rejudice inspired au.

hey   guys   ,   i'll   be   more   active   here this   weekend   !   also   considering   moving   this   blog   because   it's   a   little   cluttered already ( also my tags don't work OOP )   ,   but   i   probably   won't   come   to   that   decision   until   i   have   my   commissioned   stuff   done.   i   have   a   four   day   weekend   incoming   so   aside   from   some   date   stuff   with   the   husbando   ,   i'll   be   around   !

loid   is   a   little   apprehensive   to   physical   touch   ,   if   only   because   of   his   spy   work   &   the   lack   of   it   he   received   in   his   childhood   after   his   parents   died.   he   can   perform   &   be   affectionate   with   targets   /   necessary   people   for   the   sake   of   a   mission   because   it's   not   real   ,   but   around   people   he   cares   about   or   is   closer   to   ,   it's   a   bit   harder.   he   tends   to   react   surprised   /   negatively   if   they   get   too   close.   sometimes   he'll   warm   up   &   either   accept   the   affection   or   even   offer   it   up   himself   ,   the   latter   a   really   huge   thing   for   him.

.   .   .   DENNIS   JETT   ?   i   try   my   best   to   understand   the   reference   to   the   name   ,   or   who   even   mister   jett   is   ,   but   it   flies   out   of   my   head   the   moment   i   catch   the   shirt   ted   ﹙ @belasso ﹚ tosses   to   me   ,   the   fabric   soft   upon   immediate   inspection   ,   but   of   a   style   that   is   not   one   i   usually   wear.   the   more   leisure   &   comfortable   wear   is   more   suited   to   ted   &   his   personality & features   ,   but   i   usually   deter   from   such   clothes   ,   seeing   as   i   rarely   have   time   to   truly   relax.   i   hold   the   shirt   closer   &   note   something   that   sends   a   quick   shiver   down   my   spine.   not   an   unsightly   feeling   as   one   would   think   ,   but   more   of   surprise   &   perhaps   one   of   sheer   delight   too.   this   shirt   .   .   .   it   smells   just   like   him   .   .   .   perhaps   i   could   wear   this   shirt   without   issue   if   it   means   keeping   ted   close   in   a   sense.   that ,   &   anything   that   isn't   stained   with   anya's   vomit   is   greatly   preferred. with   a   smile   ,   i   begin   to   unbutton   my   shirt   &   discard   it   straight   away   ,   not really caring that i did so in front of the richmond coach. i'm sure this isn't anything new for him , considering what he does for a living. i then carefully   take   the   BBQ   shirt   &   put   it   on over my head , taking my time to settle into the fabric & adjust.   it   fits   rather   well   ,   surprising   myself   a   bit.   a   bit   wrinkled   &   the   color   is   different   ,   but   .   .   .   it's   ted's.   he   offered   it   to   me   &   that   enough   makes   me   want   to   wear   it   with   pride.   what is wrong with me ? YOU'VE GOTTEN SOFT , TWILIGHT.

❝   i   have   no   doubt   you   are   a   master   when   it   comes   to   taking   care   of   henry   when   he's   in   that   sort   of   distress   ,   ❞   i   offer   gently   ,   smoothing   out   the   front   of   my   shirt   a   bit.   ❝   &   thank   you   for   your   concern   ,   but   anya   is   fine   now.   just   a   bit   of   an   accident   in   the   car   when   i   was   taking   her   home from school.   my   fault   ,   really.   i   should   have   taken   the   slower   lane   on   the   freeway   for   her   sake.   but   she's   doing   better   now   ,   i   assure   you.   my   friend   frankie   plans   to   watch   her   tonight   ,   so   our   night   will   not   go   uninterrupted.   ❞   well   ,   perhaps   it   might   be   a   bit   interrupted   seeing   as   how   WISE   sent   me   a   message   earlier   this   morning   ,   warning   me   to   stay   clear   of   the   downtown   area   for   the   time   being   ,   as   there   may   be   a   more   dangerous   mission   being   completed   there.   wouldn't   want   to   bring   ted   into   that   mess   .   .   .   HE DOESN'T DESERVE THAT . . . or me , for that matter.   ❝   the   shirt   is   lovely   ,   ted   ,   but   maybe   i   should   consider   an   actual   shower first.   ❞   i   place   a   hand   over   his   shoulder   ,   feeling   the   fabric   of   his   sweater   ,   the   muscle   hidden   underneath.   ❝   what   would   you   say   to   having   our   date   here   in   your   home   ?   i   can   cook   for   us   &   we   can   rent   a   movie.   all   i   need   to   do   is   borrow   your   shower   before   we   start   .   .   .   unless   ,   that's   asking   too   much   ,   seeing   as   i   know   our   relationship   is   still   in   the   early   stages.   i   don't   want   to   pressure   you.   ❞

˗ˏˋ  ᴵ·  ﹙      𝙾𝙿𝙴𝚁𝙰𝚃𝙸𝙾𝙽.   ﹚      ﹕      DATE   NIGHT.   ﹙   con.   from   here   ﹚

BEFORE   COMING   INTO   THIS   MEETING   ,   I   THOUGHT   IT   WOULD   BE   BEST   TO   DO   A   BACKGROUND   CHECK   ON   ANYA'S   TEACHER.   her   name   is   alice   bingley   &   she   has   been   teaching   for   this   school   for   a   short   period   of   time.   she's   kind   ,   patient   &   very   understanding   ,   yet   she   still   is   able   to   instill   discipline   into   her   students   with   a   gentle   touch.   she   is   very   beloved   by   many   at   the   school   &   upon   my   first   glance   at   her   ,   i   can   absolutely   see   why.   even   anya   speaks   highly   of   miss   bingley   whenever   she   comes   home   to   me.   you'd   have   to   be   a   very   wonderful   teacher   to   be   loved   by   a   student   who   generally   hates   homework   &   studying.

upon   her   request   ,   i   nod   &   take   a   seat   at   the   desk   right   beside   anya.   admittedly   ,   it's   a   struggle   to   get   comfortable   as   i   am   no   longer   of   school   age   to   fit   into   these   things   ,   but   i   eventually   manage   ,   prepared   to   listen   to   whatever   it   is   miss   bingley   wants   to   address.   i   note   the   way   she   nervously   shuffles   through   her   own   paperwork   ,   the   rosy   blush   that   creeps   across   her   cheeks.   COULD   SHE   BE   NERVOUS   ?   i've   heard   that   these   sorts   of   meetings   between   teachers   &   parents   are   always   detested   &   dreaded   ,   but   it's   not   as   though   there   is   nothing   that   will   surprise   me.   i   know   anya   struggles   with   her   schoolwork   ,   but   nothing   i   do   seems   to   help.   perhaps   miss   bingley   with   her   years   of   expertise   can   offer   some   better   assistance.   ❝   yes   .   .   .   my   daughter   has   always   struggled   when   it   comes   to   academics.   ❞   i   try   my   best   to   put   it   lightly   ,   seeing   as   anya   is   in   the   room   with   us.   ❝   i'm   afraid   i   lack   the   proper   abilities   to   really   assist   her   in   staying   focusing.   nothing   i   do   seems   to   work   ,   &   i   know   that's   partially   my   doing.   anya   is   a   smart   child   even   with   her   current   grades   ,   she   just   lacks   the   focus.   ❞   if   only   her   homework   came   with   a   cute   cartoon   show   on   how   to   properly   write   proper   sentences.   ❝   you   clearly   have   more   experience   with   this   than   i.   i'd   love   to   hear   any   suggestions   you   have   in   helping   anya   succeed.   ❞   i   smile   ,   though   in   the   corner   of   my   eye   ,   i   noticed   anya   watching   me   closely   ,   the   wheels   obviously   turning   inside   her   mind.   WHAT   IS   SHE   THINKING   ?   ❝   anything   you   need   of   me   ,   don't   hesitate to ask.   i'll   do   it   all   gladly.   this   is   my   daughter's   future   at   stake   ,   after   all.   ❞

anya’s father was a psychiatrist — and, on top of that, a single father. she felt bad having to call him in. it’s never fun having these conversations, the ‘ i’m sorry but your child is very behind, is there any way we can work together to help her catch up? ’ conversation that usually ended in a screaming parent and awkward future run ins at the grocery store. before their arrival, alice has pulled up everything necessary for the meeting — her report card, some of her work, other things that could help her father know the severity of the situation.

right on time, she sees that characteristic pink hair bounce into her classroom, followed by a very, very tall man. she met him once, months ago. if she was being honest with herself, she’d even forgotten what he looked like. so many children, so many parents. she gently clears her throat, covering her mouth with a fist in an attempt to hide the blush that creeps on her cheeks. “ mister forger. have a seat. ” she motions to the chair across from her and starts to dig through her papers — as if they weren’t all for anya anyways. oh dear. “ i know you’re really busy, so i appreciate you taking the time to speak with me. ” a pause. now came the hard part. “ i don’t know if you know, but anya is . . . struggling. i wanted to meet with you to see if there’s anything we can do together to help her succeed more in the classroom. ”

maybe . . . MAYBE . . . ships. 💚

&. 𝐬𝐩𝐲 𝐱 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬.

(  dialogue  prompts  taken  the  first  3  volumes  of  the  spy  x  family  manga  by  tatsuya  endo.  feel  free  to  change  how  you  seem  fit.  )

❛ a spy who loses his cool is a spy who’s about to lose his life. ❜

❛ a father is just another role to play. and i will play it to perfection. ❜

❛ you’ll be my child from now on. but as far as everyone else is concerned, you have always been my child. ❜

❛ it’s not an adventure, it’s just shopping. ❜

❛ i want a silenced pistol! ❜

❛ if we see one on sale. ❜

❛ holding hands will impair my ability to react to an enemy attack, but i suppose there’s no way around it… ❜

❛ ooh, a bakery! i love bacon! ❜

❛ just don’t get attached, all right? never ends well. ❜

❛ i thought living with a spy would be cooler. i wanna disarm bombs and stuff. ❜

❛ making a world where kids don’t need to cry… that was the whole reason i became a spy in the first place. ❜

❛ if you want to have any semblance of a normal life, you leave me the hell alone. ❜

❛ i want to go home! with you, papa! ❜

❛ and now i’m falling asleep in front of other people? i have to pull myself together! ❜

❛ there’s no way around it then. i’ll go find a wife. ❜

❛ may i have the honor of taking your life? ❜

❛ you’ve been staring at me since i walked in. can i help you with something? ❜

❛ your pretend boyfriend? ❜

❛ so this must be what ‘ordinary’ looks like. ❜

❛ to endure such a harsh job for the sake of another, for the sake of something greater than oneself… that isn’t something that just anyone would do. ❜

❛ i know this isn’t the best time to ask, but… will you marry me? ❜

❛ instead of parting ways, what would you say to remaining together as an actual married couple for both our sakes? ❜

❛ this is the only man i may ever meet who could possibly accept me as i am. ❜

❛ for better or worse, for richer of poorer, in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health, i pledge myself to you. ❜

❛ the people look like trash from up here. ❜

❛ papa and mama are gonna kiss! ❜

❛ this sensation… i know it well. there’s no mistaking it. someone’s watching us! ❜

❛ everything will be okay. don’t be scared. ❜

❛ for the first time in over a decade as a spy… i’m actually nervous! ❜

❛ a spy never relies upon anyone but himself. and a spy never plans for any outcome but the worst. that said, maybe it wouldn’t hurt to feel just a tiny bit— ❜

❛ i know that this family is just for appearances, but i still feel like i want to be a better mother to that girl. ❜

❛ i love my strong, cool mama! ❜

❛ yeah, that anxiety’s not going anywhere. ❜

❛ so she’s the first to fall for my charms. she’s got taste, i’ll give her that. ❜

❛ i just held out my hand, and… he walked into it. ❜

❛ you and i should be best friends. after all, i’m the only one who knows how great you are! ❜

❛ why do i always get so tongue-tied when she looks at me? why does my heart start beating so loud? ❜

❛ i’m sorry for hitting you yesterday! i really just want to be your friend! ❜

❛ you are the mother in the family now, and i rely on you to be everything that i’m not. ❜

❛ i wonder how i’d feel if i had a real family? ❜

❛ everyone has a secret self they don’t show to other people. not to friends, not to lovers, not even to family. ❜

❛ i forgot that i had forgotten to tell you i got married! ❜

❛ close your eyes, darling. i’m coming in. ❜

❛ i’m just relieved he didn’t figure out our marriage is a sham. ❜

❛ when was the last time i was envious of other people? ❜

❛ g’morbingh. ❜

❛ if you value your life, never trust anyone. that’s just how people like you and me gotta live. ❜

❛ i’m really glad i married you. ❜

❛ we never did anything to celebrate our fake one-year anniversary. we should buy a cake or something. ❜

❛ you… protected me? are you… nice? ❜

❛ i can use my power… to help people? ❜

Do you think it’s, like, fate, what we have?  Hmm, what?  Nothing.

loid and anya are the best things that have entered ted's life in a long time. a chance meeting, and a couple conversations later, he and loid had exchanged numbers, and the rest is history. a few casual dates led to more and more, and now it seems that whenever the two have any free time it's being spent together. even now, while training was supposed to be transpiring, he and loid stand on the sidelines of the pitch, ted's arm wrapped casually around the other man's shoulders, watching anya try and fail time and time again to snag the football from jamie. they could spare a five minute break- long enough for anya to wear herself out, and ted to bask in his partners presence. " kids amaze me, y'know- they're like darn energizer bunnies, " he declares, while his arm tightens against loid's shoulder, pulling him closer to drop a small but affectionate kiss to his cheek- once then twice. " i wish i had that kinda energy. i don't even know what i'd do with myself if i did. "

ROMANCE   IS   THE   BEST   WAY   TO   BLEND   INTO   A   SOCIETY   ,   as   no   one   tends   to   suspect   a   happy   couple   ,   especially   when   there   are   children   involved.   the   chance   meeting   i   had   with   one   ted   lasso   wasn't   in   my   original   plans   ,   but   the   minute   i   noted   the   subtle   glances   &   slightly   coy   behavior upon our first conversation   ,   i   knew   this   was   an   opportunity   i   couldn't   pass   by.   not   to   mention   the   fact   that   anya   seemed   taken   with   the   other   man   almost   immediately   ,   &   he   was   already well acquainted   with   my   colleague ,   miss   sharon   fieldstone.   IT   WAS   ALL   TOO   PERFECT.   but   .   .   .   as   with   all   perfect   plans   go   ,   things   always begin   to   unravel   &   suddenly   i   am   left   with   a   truth   i   can no longer   deny.   anya   has   taken   a   great   liking   to   ted   ﹙   affectionately   referring   to   him   as   ❛   moustache   man   ❜   despite   requesting   she   call   him   anything   else   ﹚   &   his   son   henry   ,   who   has   quickly   adopted   anya   as   a   younger   sister of sorts.   the   two   seem   to   enjoy   each   other's   company   &   developed   a   fast   friendship   ,   &   admittedly   i've   begun   to   allow   some   of   my   own   defenses   down   when   around   ted   ,   noting   all   the   good   in   him   i   didn't   really   pay   too   much   attention   to   the   first   time.   i   don't   think   i've   ever   met   a   man   as   positive   as   him   ,   looking   at   a   situation   from   a   half   glass   full   sort   of   point   of   view   ,   almost   always   leaving   his   anger   away   from   others   to   avoid   pain   &   hurt.   he's   funny   ,   albeit   cheesy   at   times   &   a   incredible   charmer   ,   catching   me   off   guard   in   ways   i   never   imagined   anyone   could.   i   see   him   &   immediately   the   smile   that   appears   across   my   cheeks   is   no   longer   fake   ,   the   racing   of   my   heartbeat   a   testament   to   that   fact.   over   time   as   we've   gotten   to   know   each   other   ,   i   admit   that   i   regret   going   forward   with   this.   I   WENT   INTO   THIS   RELATIONSHIP   IN   HOPES   OF   IT   BEING   THE   PERFECT   COVER   ,   but   now   i'm   afraid   i've   gotten   much   too   attached   &   the   heartache   that   will   inevitably   follow   will   not   be   easy.   i've   always   wondered   what   it   would   be   like   to   be   in   love   ,   to   have   someone   to   care   for.   NOW   I   KNOW   ,   but   it   comes   at   a   terrible   time.

if   only   i   could   be   honest   with   this   man   without   putting   him   or   his   son   in   danger   ,   i'd   do   so   faster   than   i'd   like   to   admit.   however   ,   i   cannot   risk   being   selfish   ,   no   matter   how   strong   the   desire.   my   job   is   to   infiltrate   &   to   keep   the   peace   in   the   world   without   others   knowing.   I   LIVE   IN   PLAIN   SIGHT   ,   HIDDEN   AMOGST   SOCIETY   ,   UNABLE   TO   BASK   IN   THE   ENJOYMENT   OF   A   MUNDANE   LIFE.   here   with   ted   ,   however   ,   i   get   a   brief   taste   of   normalcy   &   while   i   know   this   won't   last   forever   ,   i   do   want   to   enjoy   it   for   what   it's   worth.   the   kisses   to   my   cheek   catches   me   incredibly   off   -   guard   ,   my eyes   blinking   a   few   times   before   turning   my   attention   away   from   anya's   poor   football   skills   to   the   man   beside   me.   my   cheeks   &   ears   redden   immediately   as   i   try   to   focus   on   his   words   ,   but   all   i   can   hear   are   three   words   that   speak   my   inevitable   truth.   I   LOVE   HIM.   what   a   frightening   concept.   hiding   behind   the   mask   i   carry   so   well   ,   my   demeanor   turns   soft   as   i   bring   ted   in   closer ,   taking   the   time   to   kiss   him   on   the   lips   despite   others   being   around   ,   dipping   him   slightly   until   i'm   satisfied   with   the   action.   i   feel   much   warmer   now   than   i   did   before   ,   &   my   sudden   awkward   air   after   the   kiss   is   a   little   too   real   for   my   liking.

❝   sorry   .   .   .   i   couldn't   help   myself   ,   ❞   i   admit   bashfully   ,   rubbing   the   back   of   my   neck.   ❝   i   honestly   can't   remember   the   last   time   i've   been   this   happy.   you've   really   made   anya   &   i   feel   so   welcomed   here   .   .   .   we   feel   part   of   your   family.   ❞   my   hand   reaches out & caresses   his   cheek   gently   ,   wishing   i   had   removed   my   gloves   so   my   skin   could   make   contact   with   his.   ❝   i   am   indebted   to   you   ,   ted   lasso.   i   don't   know   where   i'd   be   without   you.   ❞   there   is   truth   to   that   statement   ,   but   i   refuse   to   go   further      ,   withdrawing   away   so   as   to   not   cause   anymore   disruptions   as   the   team   begins   to   return   to   practice   ,   anya   already   beginning   to   run   back   to   my   side.   ❝   it'll   take   me   a   while   to   repay   you   ,   but   i   think   the   kiss   was   a   good   start   ,   along   with   you   &   i   going   to   a   showing   of   oklahoma   tonight , my treat.   &   don't   worry   ,   i   already   arranged   babysitting   for   the   children.   ❞   i   wink.   ❝   just   the   two   of   us   .   .   .   ❞ if only it could remain that way for good . . .

happy   father's   day   to   the   best   spy   fake   dad   to   ever   grace   this   earth.

perhaps   like   this   for   some   personalized   asks   later   this   weekend   !

THE   MISTREX   SEEMS   TO   HAVE   NOT   CAUGHT   ON   TO   MY   JEST   ,   something   i   can't   truly   blame   her   for   ,   seeing   as   how   i   do   well   to   seem   as   though   i   actually am   enjoying   this   lavish   affair.   if   given   the   chance   ,   i'd   rather   be   out   patrolling   in the rain or   ensuring   the   safety   of   our   current   location.   THERE   ARE   MANY   SPIES   &   MANY   DANGERS   OUT   THERE   ━━   we   take   many   precautions   when   we   are   out   at   the   castle   ,   but   here   ,   dressed   to   the   nines   &   with   little   weaponry   on   me   ,   i   feel   completely   exposed   with   a   target   on   my   back.   perhaps   it   would   do   me   well   to   calm   down   &   enjoy   the   evening   ,   but   my   anxiety   does   not   want   to   give   me   peace.   i   offer   the   mistrex   a   smile   ,   perhaps   a   bit   surprised   they   chose   me   to   speak   to   among   all   the   other   lords   &   ladies   among   us.   I'M   ONLY   A   KNIGHT   ━━   my   status   is   perhaps   the   lowest   of   anyone   in   this   room.   ❝   i   supposed   i'm   doing   the   best   that   i   can   ,   seeing   as   i   was   required   to   come   here.   ❞   best   to   be   truthful   i   think   ,   my   smile   still   holding   steady.   ❝   what   about   yourself   ?   you   look   lovely   as   always   ,   might   i   add.   it's   true   what   they   say   about   you   ━━   you   have   an   eye   for   fantastic   threads.   ❞

LOID FORGER: I HAPPEN TO DRESS BASED ON MY MOOD. 'then that is something you and i have in common,' indeed, delloso de la rue quite enjoyed dressing up, changing their appearance for whatever the occasion was. and though they would never say so ( they tried to be humble, where it counted ), they were always the best dressed at any event. glancing over loid, they can tell he's at least put in some effort. it's appreciated, albeit quietly. 'and what might your mood be this evening? from what i can tell, you're enjoying yourself, at least some,' @wiseagent.

𝟐𝟎𝟎 𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐎𝐌 𝐃𝐈𝐀𝐋𝐎𝐆𝐔𝐄 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐓𝐒 

from this generator.

❛ close your eyes and hold out your hands. ❜ ❛ what are you smiling at? ❜ ❛ i can’t leave you alone for one minute, can i? ❜ ❛ was it you? did you do all this? ❜ ❛ i don’t know how you do this every day… ❜ ❛ that is not an appropriate question to ask a lady you’ve just met. ❜ ❛ i’m not sorry. ❜ ❛ i did warn you not to trust me. ❜ ❛ do you remember anything? at all? ❜ ❛ you’re lucky you’re cute. ❜ ❛ why don’t you just kill me? ❜ ❛ did you hurt yourself? ❜ ❛ i could show you the way. ❜ ❛ i don’t feel so good. ❜ ❛ you owe me a dinner. a very nice dinner. ❜ ❛ don’t go. please. ❜ ❛ you wanna know what your problem is? ❜ ❛ i’m here to drink alone. ❜ ❛ don’t run away from this. ❜ ❛ i’m just saying, murder is an option. ❜ ❛ i didn’t realize you were in so much pain. ❜ ❛ i guess it runs in the family, huh? ❜ ❛ you wouldn’t understand. ❜ ❛ we’ve been through a lot. i think we should just lay low and take it easy. ❜ ❛ dangerous to be out so late. ❜ ❛ i hope you haven’t been standing out in the cold this whole time. ❜ ❛ i made a mistake. ❜ ❛ am i not good enough? ❜ ❛ i’m going to get you out of here. ❜ ❛ why did you bring me here? ❜ ❛ aren’t we in a good mood today? ❜ ❛ don’t shut me out. please. ❜ ❛ the storm’s getting worse. ❜ ❛ i never meant to hurt you. ❜ ❛ you’re about as intimidating as a butterfly. ❜ ❛ have you come to laugh at me in my miserable state? ❜ ❛ here, take this. you’ll catch a cold. ❜ ❛ this is the part where you leave. ❜ ❛ why are you talking like we’ll never see each other again? ❜ ❛ you stepped on my foot! ❜ ❛ you’re not a very convincing liar. ❜ ❛ we’re in completely different leagues. ❜ ❛ how did you find me? ❜ ❛ i don’t need you anymore. ❜ ❛ rough day today? ❜ ❛ snap out of it! ❜ ❛ you look better in my clothes than i do. ❜ ❛ why are you still here? ❜ ❛ can i ask… what happened? ❜ ❛ are you saying you care about me? ❜ ❛ i won’t let anyone hurt you. ❜ ❛ it’s not stealing if it was mine to begin with. ❜ ❛ well, this is where i live. ❜ ❛ we’re not so different after all. ❜ ❛ how long have i been asleep? ❜ ❛ no more lies, no more secrets. ❜ ❛ can you forgive me? ❜ ❛ i thought you… i saw you get shot. ❜ ❛ why are you really here? ❜ ❛ i wish we never met. ❜ ❛ you look like you need a hug. ❜ ❛ would you run away with me? ❜ ❛ see? i’m not just a pretty face. ❜ ❛ we can stop them. i can help you. ❜ ❛ what now? i’m tired. ❜ ❛ i didn’t want you to see me like this. ❜ ❛ i can’t do this without you. ❜ ❛ if you tell me yours, i’ll tell you mine. ❜ ❛ are you threatening me? ❜ ❛ did you ever care about me? ❜ ❛ treat me like the princess that i am! ❜ ❛ i’m not leaving you. ❜ ❛ why did you come? ❜ ❛ i need your help… and you need mine. ❜ ❛ i wish i could hate you. ❜ ❛ i see you don’t recognize me. well, it was a long time ago. ❜ ❛ you’ve lost a lot of blood. ❜ ❛ i had my suspicions, but until now i wasn’t sure. ❜ ❛ there’s nothing left for me here. ❜ ❛ that is… literally illegal. you’re describing something illegal. ❜ ❛ wait. i’ve heard that sound before. ❜ ❛ just try to hang on. ❜ ❛ so why’s it so important anyway? ❜ ❛ i’ll stay in tonight, thanks. ❜ ❛ we can’t keep going on like this. ❜ ❛ in about a minute, you’ll be sorry you didn’t listen to me. ❜ ❛ is this seat taken? sorry, it’s a bit crowded here. ❜ ❛ you can’t leave me here alone! ❜ ❛ i’ll believe it when i see it. ❜ ❛ why are you laughing? this is a very serious situation. ❜ ❛ i bought two. here. ❜ ❛ i’ve seen you before, walking by. ❜ ❛ why can’t i come with you? ❜ ❛ c'mon. aren’t you worried what might happen if we go? ❜ ❛ walk with me? ❜ ❛ it’s very rude to stare. ❜ ❛ how many times have i told you? you can’t visit me here. ❜ ❛ we can’t fix this. can we? ❜ ❛ are you going to kill me? ❜ ❛ it’s not like you can stop me. ❜ ❛ it’s not safe for people to see us together. ❜ ❛ take me with you. ❜ ❛ some risks are worth taking. ❜ ❛ let them go. take me instead. ❜ ❛ what do you want in exchange for it? ❜ ❛ is being drunk an excuse? ❜ ❛ promise me you won’t overreact. ❜ ❛ how can i possibly trust you? after all you’ve done. ❜ ❛ how long have you been standing there? ❜ ❛ why did you wake me? ❜ ❛ i’m not here to talk about my feelings. ❜ ❛ you were going to leave without saying goodbye? ❜ ❛ for some reason, i’m attracted to you. ❜ ❛ promise me? ❜ ❛ it’s nothing, i’m just tired. ❜ ❛ i feel safe with you. ❜ ❛ i don’t need your help. ❜ ❛ i think i have a bit more experience with this thing than you do. ❜ ❛ no way, i’m not doing that. ❜ ❛ i do care. ❜ ❛ you snore in your sleep. it’s adorable. ❜ ❛ i have a spare bed. ❜ ❛ you’re very kind. some day it’ll get you killed. ❜ ❛ you’ll always have a home with me. ❜ ❛ of course i care. you’re my family. ❜ ❛ you shouldn’t insult people that are bigger than you. ❜ ❛ i never wanted to hurt you. ❜ ❛ i swear it wasn’t me. ❜ ❛ we can just sit here, you don’t have to talk. ❜ ❛ did you miss me? ❜ ❛ this isn’t just about you. it’s about what’s best for all of us. ❜ ❛ you can never admit when you’re wrong! ❜ ❛ is this what you wanted? ❜ ❛ what are you doing out here by yourself? ❜ ❛ sorry to put you through that. i guess i owe you one now. ❜ ❛ the only time you talk to me is when you need something. ❜ ❛ i’m still learning. ❜ ❛ if you have something to say, spit it out. ❜ ❛ you… don’t like me very much, do you? ❜ ❛ i’m on your side. ❜ ❛ i risked my life for you! ❜ ❛ whatever you’re going to ask, the answer is no. ❜ ❛ you can stay with me. ❜ ❛ i just need time. ❜ ❛ please don’t do this, don’t act like you care. ❜ ❛ who the hell invited you? ❜ ❛ what? no witty remark? nothing clever to say? ❜ ❛ i just wanted to say i’m sorry. ❜ ❛ think of it as a compliment. ❜ ❛ do you ever stop being so serious and dull? ❜ ❛ it’s rare to see your kind around here. ❜ ❛ you remember me. that’s good. ❜ ❛ you’re a terrible flirt you know. ❜ ❛ are you kidding me? we’re not ‘fine’! ❜ ❛ right now i wish i was dead. ❜ ❛ i guess i should’ve told you. ❜ ❛ you’re not alone. i’m here. ❜ ❛ you’ve been so quiet. what’s on your mind? ❜ ❛ knowledge is power. ❜ ❛ you scared me. ❜ ❛ well, what’s so strange about that? ❜ ❛ don’t look at me like that. ❜ ❛ i want to be there when you get what’s coming to you. ❜ ❛ just who do you think you are? ❜ ❛ you look… amazing. ❜ ❛ we’re safe, aren’t we? ❜ ❛ you know, i really hoped i’d never see this place again. ❜ ❛ don’t touch me. get away from me. ❜ ❛ i thought you’d like this. ❜ ❛ it’s too dark, i can’t see anything. ❜ ❛ what’s that smug look for? you think you can do any better? ❜ ❛ who did you piss off this time? ❜ ❛ you should’ve thought about that before you got into a fight. ❜ ❛ i only wanted to help. ❜ ❛ you knew and you didn’t tell me? ❜ ❛ you don’t scare me. ❜ ❛ wow, look who remembered my existence. ❜ ❛ change isn’t easy. ❜ ❛ why did you help me? ❜ ❛ why do you hate me? ❜ ❛ i can’t even trust myself anymore. ❜ ❛ i was making sure you weren’t dead, since you never called. ❜ ❛ you look awful. what happened? ❜ ❛ are you here to kill me? ❜ ❛ you know you aren’t allowed in here, right? ❜ ❛ was that a friend of yours? ❜ ❛ two years later and you haven’t changed. ❜ ❛ you look like you just saw a ghost. ❜ ❛ nobody tells me what to do. ❜ ❛ you’re too scared to do it, aren’t you? ❜ ❛ come on. it can’t be that bad. ❜ ❛ i hope to repay your kindness someday. ❜ ❛ just let me do this for you. ❜ ❛ why were they coming after you? ❜ ❛ how many people have you killed? how many? ❜ ❛ how much do you value your life? ❜ ❛ you don’t know when to give up, do you? ❜ ❛ don’t lie to me. ❜ ❛ i’m not sober enough to talk about this. ❜ ❛ have a drink with me. ❜

I   GIVE   MY   LIFEEEE   .   .   .   NOT   FOR   HONOR   ,   BUT   FOR   YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU

something   stupid   by frank & nancy s.inatra is   such   a   loid   /   yor   tune.

BEHIND   PAINTED   SMILES   ,   THERE   ARE   THINGS   MORE   SINISTER   LURKING   DEEP   WITHIN.   the   roys   may   seem   photogenic   &   presentable   on   the   surface   ,   but   there   is   more   than   a   few   cracks   that   make   them   all   slip   into   their   true   selves   ,   so   much   so   that   even   the   public   often   sees   glimpses   of   it.   it's   a   strange   world   i   find   myself   in   ,   becoming   the   new   bodyguard   of   the   new   CEO   ,   &   while   i   am   well   versed   in   ensuring the safety of   the   man   i   am   tasked   to   protect   ,   i   find   it   rather   ironic   too   ,   seeing   as   how   i   will   eventually   be   the   reason   for   his   demise.   TOM   WAMBSGANS   ,   YOU   UTTER   &   COMPLETE   FOOL.   if   he   truly   believes   gaining   the   top   spot   in   the   company   would   be   enough   to   erase   his   hand   in   other   scandals   that   waystar   &   ATN   made   light   of   ,   he   had   another   thing   coming.   it   is   asked   by my organization that   i   collect   as   much   damning   info   i   can   before   i   commit   to   the   act   of   killing   him   ,   &   one   of   the   first   things   you   learn   to   do   as   a   spy   when   targeting   someone   , is   that   the   best   information   comes   from   those   closest   to   the   target   in   question.

greg   hirsch ﹙ @asprinkle ﹚   ,   the   executive   assistant   to   the   new   ceo   ,   seems   so   different   from   the   rest   of   the   roys.   HE SEEMS LIKE A LOST LAMB IN A SEA OF WOLVES   ,   yet   he   must   be   doing   something   right   if   he   hasn't   been   completely   devoured.   a   man   like   him   ,   tom's   right   hand   man   of   sorts   ,   had   to   have   some   information   to   share   that   could   be   damning.   however   ,   he   does   strike   me   as   the   loyal   type   ,   but   there   are   many   ways   i   can   easily   make   that   melt   away   ,   if   i   take   my   time   with   him.   kindness   ━━   you'll   be   surprised   what   people   will   share   when   traded   for   a   compliment   or   a   smile.   i   make   it   part   of   my   mission now   to   befriend   &   perhaps   go   even   further   with   the   executive   assistant   ,   curious   to   see   how   long   it   will   take   before   he   bends   to   my   queries.   ❝   you   seem   rather   quiet   today   ,   mister   hirsch.   ❞   i   approach   him   slowly   until   we   are   side   to   side   together   ,   watching   as   tom   shakes   a   few   hands   ,   his   cheesy smile   &   terrible   jokes   somehow   bringing   joy   to   these   potential   shareholders.   what   fools.   i   turn   my   attention   to greg   &   offer   him   a   bright   smile.   ❝   penny   for   your   thoughts   ?   ❞

˗ˏˋ  ᴵ·  ﹙      𝙾𝙿𝙴𝚁𝙰𝚃𝙸𝙾𝙽.   ﹚      ﹕      WOLVES   IN   SHEEP'S   CLOTHING.