Where to go? All signs point to the same place.
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 .
𝐅𝐋𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐑-𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐃 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐓𝐒 … ( 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬 ) set the scene with these modern & evocative prompts inspired by florals & their hidden meanings. themes: city living, devotion, sacrifice, healing & protection.
⁽ * ⁾ 𝐅𝐋𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐊 → sentence starters
“I will always find you, no matter how lost you feel.”
“Let me take your pain—if I could bear it for you, I would.”
“You don’t have to stand alone—I’ll always be here to catch you.”
“Your scars do not make you less worthy of love.”
“Rest now. I’ll be here when you wake.”
“I will stand between you and the storm.”
“Tell me your story—I want to know every part of you.”
“Run. I’ll hold them back.”
“Let me hold you until the nightmares fade.”
"If they want you, they’ll have to go through me first.”
“I will always be your light, even in the darkest moments.”
“Come back to me. I’ll wait as long as it takes.”
“I won’t let them take you—I’d give anything to keep you safe.”
⁽ * ⁾ 𝐅𝐋𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐒𝐄𝐄 → scene prompts
LAVENDER → A small, cozy apartment in the heart of a busy city.
CHERRY BLOSSOM → A rooftop bar with twinkling fairy lights.
RED ROSE → A luxury penthouse suite.
SUNFLOWER → A sunflower farm just outside of town.
RUE → A quiet, almost abandoned street in the heart of the city.
FORGET-ME-NOT → A run-down but charming vintage record store tucked between newer shops
BLACK VELVET PETUNIA → A chic, underground jazz club in a city’s artsy district.
MARIGOLD → A farmers’ market on a busy weekend morning.
MOONFLOWER → A secluded, trendy rooftop lounge overlooking a sprawling cityscape at night.
POPPY → An abandoned warehouse on the outskirts of town.
MANDRAKE → A small, independent cafe nestled on a quiet street.
LILY → A serene, minimalist art gallery with bright white walls.
CARNATION → A high-end florist shop with glass vases of colorful blooms.
PEONY → A luxury spa retreat by the beach.
ORCHID → A rooftop garden in a sleek modern building.
DAFFODIL → A trendy brunch spot by the lake.
TULIP → A chic urban loft filled with large windows and tulip arrangements.
CAMELLIA → A sleek art deco hotel lobby.
JASMINE → A night-lit garden terrace attached to a modern apartment.
SNAPDRAGON → A secret garden tucked behind an old café in the city.
LOTUS → A chic yoga studio with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a busy street.
AZALEA → A late-night food truck park.
the moonlight is comforting to the new goddess, sharing time and space with her husband's mother, sharing a protective light she had worshiped through many of her mortal lifetimes. now she walks on the grassy dunes above the shore, focusing on the water reflecting the moonlight, the soft crush of the waves against the shore. she'd come here to collect her thoughts, after being tasked by the goddess of wisdom to find a way to “quiet her mind.”
maggie had never had a quiet mind, and she isn't sure she could start now.
a flash of gold makes her draw her attention back down to the ocean side, where she spies a woman dancing. her joy brings a smile to maggie's face, even as she is overwhelmed with the bright shining spirals of her aura. she seems at peace with herself; happy even.
she wants to know more.
carefully, she walks down the dunes to the dancing woman, sure her eyes are alight with the warmth of the aura of the woman she's looking upon.
“may i pause you, for a moment?” she asks, voice hesitant, hoping to not ruin the experience - or completely scare her. a brief self-check reminds her that she is, in fact, still in her mortal disguise.
good.
(open starter - mutuals only)
Legends say that selkies shed their seal pelts in the moonlight to dance upon the shore. They dance to the beat of the ocean waves, to the delicate whispering of the wind, to the crunch of the sand beneath their feet.
Niamh, like many selkies, loves to dance. She cannot deny her nature. And so in the moonlight, she spins, skirts flaring, hair flying, dancing to music only she can hear.
Lost in her dance, she doesn't notice that she is being watched.
i like hypnos a normal amount
nudges @0rphea to the dash 🩵
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 .
maggie gazes upon her and is taken back to her own past lives as a wild woman. she sees the sunlit days of her maenad revelries, her time in the communes of old. being the wild witch of the wood, the soothsayer, the one who could read the birds and the panthers.
it all feels so far away now.
watching this woman take herself with such levity, however, despite her shock at maggie's presence…it makes her feel good. pleased, even.
like all is as it should be.
“i'm sorry, i didn't know how else to approach, i didn't mean to scare you,” she says with a small laugh and a smile. “my name's maggie, and i just…i have a weird question to ask, but you seem so…so at peace, right now. i was wondering, um…how did you do that?”
upon asking, she feels a bit of shame, but she's come far enough to not let that stop her from figuring out one possible approach to her problem.
The sound of a woman's voice causes Niamh to stumble in surprise, arms flailing. Comically, she spins on her heel, arms outstretched to keep her balance. She knows she must look ridiculous and her face flushes red.
"I didn't see you!"
Not that she would be bothered by someone watching her dance. She's just embarrassed that she was caught off guard. She's glad that her sealskin is draped around her shoulders, glamoured to look like a shawl. It's held in place by a belt.
Standing upright, she blinks owlishly. Her hair is falling out of its braids, her feet are bare, clothes wrinkled. She looks every bit of the wild woman that she is.
"Are you all right?" she asks, wondering if she should be worried.
@singofus whispered: Ari is crouched down in front of the little girl, smiling warmly at her. It had taken a little while to gain her trust, but they were getting there. "I'm so proud of you today, Maggie. You were a great little baker. A superstar. Do you want to come with me and pick out a cupcake that you can bring to your papa when he gets home in a few minutes?" (Because Maggie needs a lovely mama figure)
⸻ ˗ˏˋ ꒰ 🍑🍒🍄 ꒱ ˎˊ˗ ⸻
her focus drags from the tiny bit of chocolate she can't seem to get off her hand (or is it a freckle?) up to ari as she speaks. the voiced appreciation and shared pride draws a smile, a blush coming to her face. already she's overwhelmed when it comes to receiving positive attention, even as she desperately seeks it every day. to have it handed to her…it's sweeter than the baked goods they just made.
“papa likes chocolate,” she volunteers, setting ground rules for this cupcake hunting scenario, even as she reaches up to take ari's hand so they can venture to the selection process.