braveparanoiac

[braveparanoiac]

Everyone listen up - I finally got 8 hours of sleep!

But I finally got 8 hours of sleep!

Granted, it took me three days -

#too stupid to study(crack) #heard this audio today and thought it was ford coded

[braveparanoiac]

Unfortunately, there is no modern documentation of Cipher - at least, not in this dimension.

Now, [sets down a thin folder full of messy, yellowed papers] as for historical documentation, I have plenty of!

#too stupid to study(crack) #don't ask him why he still has this.

[braveparanoiac]

"WOULD YOU..." PROMPTS *  assorted dialogue, adjust as necessary

would you stop for a second?

would you do me a huge favor?

would you hand me that?

would you quit being so annoying for ten seconds?

would you do me the honor of being my date?

would you just look at me for a moment?

would you let me take you out?

would you let me pay for the date?

would you give me a chance to just explain?

would you stop for a minute and let me think?

would you stay up with me? keep me company?

would you go and check on them for me?

would you hold this for a second?

would you care to tell me where we're going?

would you do it for me?

would you tell me what's wrong?

would you hold me for a while?

would you take me to the last place you saw them?

would you help me tie this in the back?

would you give me a minute to think?

would you come with me? i know it's last minute, but i need you.

would you stay here with me?

would you go on a walk with me? we have much to talk about.

would you cover me?

would you lie for me?

would you stick up for me?

would you hold my hand?

would you take over for a while?

would you give me another chance to prove myself?

would you let me make it up to you?

would you go slow?

would you be still?

would you do what i asked?

would you check over there?

would you really know the difference?

would you rather stay home?

would you grab my umbrella?

would you give me a massage?

would you stay close to me?

would you kiss me if i asked?

would you keep a look out for anything amiss?

would you stop looking for me if i asked?

#understand that its destiny(prompts)

[braveparanoiac]

PROMPTS FROM GHOSTBUSTERS (1984) *  assorted dialogue, adjust as necessary. who ya gonna call?

i want you to concentrate.

you can't see these, can you?

i'm getting a little tired of this!

what are you trying to prove here, anyway?

will you excuse me for a second?

we're close on this one. i can feel it.

you are a legitimate phenomenon.

this is big, [name], this is very big. there is definitely something here.

that would have worked if you hadn't stopped me.

i hope we can clear this up quickly and quietly.

back off, man. i'm a scientist.

listen! do you smell something?

this happened to you before?

could you come over here and talk to me for a second, please?

one of us should actually try to speak to it.

i'm gonna take back some of the things i've said about you.

the possibilities are limitless!

this is preposterous. i demand an explanation.

your methods are sloppy and your conclusions are highly questionable.

you don't know what it's like out there.

for whatever reasons... call it fate, call it luck, call it karma, i believe that everything happens for a reason.

where are we going to get the money?

i think this building should be condemned.

hey, does this pole still work?

wow, this place is great. when can we move in?

you gotta try this pole.

hey, we should stay here tonight! sleep here! you know, try it out!

you wanna come in for a mineral water or something?

are you troubled by strange noises in the night?

have you or any of your family ever seen a spook, specter, or ghost?

we're ready to believe you!

you can't park that here!

i bet you like to read a lot, too.

i collect spores, mold, and fungus.

i'd like to talk to someone, please.

what i'm about to say may sound a little unusual.

i'm sorry, i don't believe in any of those things.

if something's gonna happen here, i want it to happen to me first.

you don't act like a scientist.

i'm gonna go for broke. i am madly in love with you.

i bet you're going to be thinking about me after i'm gone.

hey, anybody seen a ghost?

did you ever report it to anyone?

i hope we can take care of this quietly.

well, no sense worrying about it now.

i think we'd better split up.

don't move. it won't hurt you.

i feel so funky.

there's something very important i forgot to tell you.

wait wait wait! i've always wanted to do this.

well, that wasn't such a chore now, was it?

we came! we saw! we kicked its ass!

you're a big celebrity now.

so who the hell was that?

i'm not at liberty to say.

i want to know more about what you do here.

that's a big twinkie.

do you have any excedrin or extra strength tylenol?

listen, maybe if we start dancing, other people will join in.

that's a different look for you, isn't it?

do you want this body?

i want you inside me.

you said before you were waiting for a sign. what sign are you waiting for?

i have a terrible feeling that something awful is going to happen to you.

i think that would be extraordinarily dangerous.

how about a little music?

you had your chance to cooperate, but you thought it'd be more fun to insult me. well, now it's my turn, wise ass.

i'm not interested in your opinion.

if he does that again, you can shoot him.

i am going to get you a nice fruit basket.

i was in no way prepared for that.

you wanna play rough?

are you a god?

let's show this prehistoric bitch how we do things downtown!

i couldn't help it. it just popped in there.

well, that's something you don't see every day.

sorry, [name]. i'm terrified beyond the capacity for rational thought.

i feel like the floor of a taxi cab.

#understand that its destiny(prompts)

[braveparanoiac]

It's insulting that McCoy has to ask. Being here isn't enough. McCoy just has to double-check. He's put so much work into joining and getting placed onto the Enterprise - does that not matter, or did McCoy just somehow not know? It's unlikely he didn't know - everyone has gone through almost the same thing. In any case, he will not allow himself to be questioned at this time. There's this to handle first.

"Perhaps," he didn't look up from the scanner as he spoke, "you should focus your attention on the poor critter you're scaring." Prickly was right in two ways - the spiny, needle-y urchin-like creature seemed on edge if he understood these readings right. "Dare I say she's been just as startled by the experience as you are. How did you come across her again?"

❛ This is not about me.❜ from @braveparanoiac trek verse :)?

"I thought it was a perfectly reasonable question," McCoy grouses. Okay, yes, technically he does already know the man's qualifications - he's serving on board the flagship, isn't he - but it still feels pertinent to make certain of that before he allows him to start poking and prodding at him like he's some sort of lab rat.

Not that Ford is actually interested in him; no, it's the prickly little alien that's attached itself quite firmly to Leonard's hand that the xenologist was called in to deal with.

"I'm a surgeon. I need this hand. Just want to make sure you know what you're doing. I mean you've dealt with this sort of thing before, right? Where'd you say you were from again?"

#verse: a better world #bcnes

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Normalcy is such an insult, though, isn't it? The fact someone could be so strange should be a compliment. You stand out. ...It would make it difficult to find a place of belonging, though, huh? His head shifted towards the ground briefly as Gaster mentioned the difficulties with writing. It would work out. He'd figure it out. It'd... be like writing letters. Saying that likely wouldn't do anything. 'Comfortable talking to you as I am.' As his eyes proceeded to watch the question asked, however, he stiffened up, eyes going wide. Right! Himself! He always forgets about shifting that microscope onto the oddity that is himself!

"Eheheh, yes, of course -" He clears his throat in an effort to rid any noticeable signs of embarrassment, attempting to relax. "Stanford Pines. But, please, do call me Ford."

It's less of a spell and more of just.. pure composition. There is no spell keeping them together, and it is the will of no one in particular - it simply is. It's what allows monsters forms to be so unique, making up for the blood, bones, or anything else they may lack in comparison to a human.

Even if the other may disagree with his viewpoint, he smiles as the journal is properly put away. He isn't dead set on changing his opinion on the matter, simply trying to bring himself a sense of ease. While the other might see it as high praise to be meticulously studied, each word written and preserved, he couldn't quite find himself agreeing. He understood how it may be flattering in concept, but he had a hard enough trying to convince himself of his normalcy. Having notes written on him and highlighting all his strange features didn't quite help with that.

"You would be correct - that is not what I am trying to say. I am perfectly comfortable talking to you as I am. Besides, it would be much harder for me to properly talk with you if I were writing instead, would it not be? Either way, I am glad you have decided to halt for my sake. Now, since you have asked me so many questions, it only seems fitting I should be allowed to ask you one .. I believe you have told me your profession, but not your name. May I ask for it now?"

#verse: dreamed of being adventurers #aethergate

[braveparanoiac]

Rumors weren't anything new - each new world had their fair share of them surrounding Ford. And he certainly won't deny any of them - in the long run, they are a service, after all. It keeps any potential threats away, except for two types of people: those with a death wish, and those who are working with him. This one is working with him, correct? The yellow says yes, the pupils however say otherwise. When they shrink, they turn into smaller dots - nothing at all like the circles that thin into oval-shaped slits. ...One can never be too careful. The flashlight's been forgotten about, it was quickly dropped landing on the ground with a notable thud, with Stanford leaping back, tired gaze narrowed.

"Great. You have me backed into a corner - fantastic 'skin puppet' of your's by the way - now what?!" Does he think he won't shoot someone who should have no horse in this race? It's one life compared to the lives of many that could be lost if Cipher gained access to his mind once again. ...This is going to be a long night. To hell with the idea of sleeping, especially when Cipher's piloting someone at this time.

They don't like the look in his eyes. Really, they don't like any of Stanford's features currently. The scientist assumed that he was the suspicious one here, not themself, but everybody always interprets each other differently. Both of them are potential threats, but Colress wouldn't go on and blame themself for their rightful statement. Ford couldn't help the few rumors running rampant about him, could he? Did he even know? Surely not, and the scientist lamented the fact that they would have to break that news to him.

Everyone's meant to be weary of strangers, aren't they? You can never know who to trust in this day and age. He wishes things could be different, to be more open and enticed with another mysterious fellow such as himself, but the word of mouth from the Team Plasma grunts are too alarming to ignore. Dangerous, they called Stanford. An anomaly, again they spoke. Some of them even claimed him to not be of this world, but unlike the rest of the lower-level grunts, this was not a point of concern to Colress. In fact, that's what amplified the need of study, to learn more about this figure. How is he here, why is he here? Evil, he called the traveler, to put in place who had control here.

Whatever Colress believed to be control was lost the moment Ford's light shined into it's eyes. Immediately they squinted, displaying their natural yellow that told more than the color red. These were the eyes of a noble scientist, a figure of great knowledge and greater ambitions. It always had these eyes, ever since they tiredly opened for the very first time. Unbeknownst to it, such color usually indicated corruption, possession. A golden scar on Stanford Pines's mind that could never fully heal. While Colress's eyes were entirely normal besides the abnormal coloring, would that be enough to convince Stanford? Who knew, who knew…

"What do you think you're doing?!" Colress finally rose their arm to their eyes to shield Stanford's flashlight. With the orbs squeezed shut, the arm nudged their glasses down to rub both of their eyes, trying to ease the pain. The scientist hissed, but pulled their arm away. Sparkles floated around the sight of Stanford; a very unattractive sight. "Attempting to blind me now? Are you confirming yourself a true evil? This doesn't look too good for you."

#verse: havent been in this dimension #caramelcuniculus

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Upon seeing her own gaze was not fixated on him, his went towards the direction she glanced in, a brow arching. If he sneaks a glance to his 'watch' again - hm. The anomaly is further away, and of course, is in that direction. ...She definitely knows something. Perhaps now he should push about it.

"Sounds delightful," he's not sure what he agreed to, but there's no harm in saying yes, right? Immediately following his prior words, does his question come - "The young fellow over there appear ravenous. Odd, isn't it?"

" i think they're practing for friday night. bandshell's hosting a battle of the bands to help raise funds for the old dog shelter in town. it's supposed to be a BIG HIT ! either kenny star or atomic pink will be one of celebrity judges. "

molly's attention scans around the bandshell again , following all the way toward more closer to the outer field. finally , she sets her sights on a hot dog vendor whom seems to be making and EATING his own hotdogs in a rather sloppy manner.

at least he's keeping himself occupied. she thought to herself as she shook her head.

molly chuckles softly , turning her full attention back to ford again. beaming up at him on her heals.

" hey ! if you and your brother are still in town by then , i could probably get you guys free entree ! it'll be fun i promise ! "

#verse: dreamed of being adventurers #crsdtm

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Scarecrow? Does the name seem familiar because it's an everyday word, or is it something else? He continues to thumb through pages, gaze still on the dark-cloaked figure, quiet for a moment.

"I got lucky," he then says. "The instance I stepped foot into worlds unknown, somehow, someway, the connection I had was severed. Perhaps it was because I ended up physically next to the person that I let possess me, perhaps it's simply how portals work - it is not something I've let myself study due to the dangers surrounding portals. However- " He pauses thumbing through the pages, hand nowballing into a fist, then knocks on his own skull once. CLANG! "At one point, I found someone willing to put in a metaphorical door-and-lock in my skull. A dangerous surgery that I, frankly, do not recommend." If this man's issue was mind readers, well, he'd at least have all sorts of ideas on alternatives. Encrypting thoughts, for instance. "The only other thing I could tell you, simply put, is to wear a mask. You said toxins, after all, correct? Filter them out, or just...don't allow them to enter your system." He's aware the last statement just sounds unhelpful. But he never did find a tried and true method that meant Cipher could stay out of his mind other than just not granting him permission again. "Whether that means destroying the source, creating a vaccine, antidote - whichever. It'd be something I'd more than welcome to look into if I had samples myself."

“My research,” read ‘stalking’ “has lead me to believe you are familiar with the coexistence of such a force in your mind. But prevention is key.”

“How well are you at preventing these kind of mind-possessing attacks? If prevention is not necessary, how do you learn to cope? This information may provide useful in formulating a new defense tactic against attacks on the mind. As the Scarecrow’s methods improve, mine should a well. . .”

“Mr. Pines. . .I need your help.”

#verse: dreamed of being adventurers #worlds fiinest

[braveparanoiac]

What's something you believe in that you can't prove, but still conclude has to exist?

"Admittedly, there are a lot of things, that I will refrain from saying. Stanley insists that I do. I'm sure he believes most of these to be nonsensical and insane - two things of which I very much am not."

"...however I am confident that the mailman back in Gravity Falls is a werewolf -"

#the answer is still unknown(asks)

[braveparanoiac]

Who are Ronald Reagan's Masters, and why did you make them a mind-controlling tie?

How does someone know about that? There's a chance Ford got either really lucky or really unlucky - maybe his journal ended up somewhere - or there's the much more likely chance that it's something else, and he should be expression caution and suspicion.

"...I believe you have the wrong guy." Seems like the right move. Note to self, however, is to be a little more on guard. Like paranoia doesn't make him on guard at all times anyway.

#the answer is still unknown(asks) #starsailingcaptain #personally i try putting the journal canon first show canon second because they do retcon a few things here and there and change things up #if i recall correctly ford got man in black'ed after he made those ties so i don't think he even remembers anything besides “I invented tie

[braveparanoiac]

How do you think your goals and values have changed since you've been home?

"At first, I wouldn't note any major changes. Though, it felt...right? ...during the moments where I could slow down, all the problems I've built up pushed to the back of my mind, and just... have fun. That, however, wasn't enough to get it drilled into me. Unfortunately, it took piling more and more up until the world ended - and I mean that literally.

"So, I'd say it's the aftermath is what really changed it all. I've always valued family, for instance, but...I always seemed to push it aside. Better late than never to catch up and commit to them, yes? And still do I learn more and more about myself along the way."

#the answer is still unknown(asks) #i watched the latest hirsch interview yesterday and he was going on and on about how ford is a very repressed aloof guy #doesnt notice hes alone and craves companionship until its too late. things like that. #that's fresh in my mind right now if you can't tell already

[braveparanoiac]

Reblog this to have people go into your inbox & ask your character questions!

#understand that its destiny(prompts)

[braveparanoiac]

I will express care as to not crash and burn again, I assure you.

#too stupid to study(crack) #art by hamlet

[braveparanoiac]

Writing 'if only Icarus could see me now' again except it's concerning to my heavily sun coded lover

#too stupid to study(crack) #do i need to put a tw on this

[braveparanoiac]

Wait, you poured what in my drink?

Send an ask with 🧪 to give my muse a truth serum!

They are now forced to reply to whatever question is asked with complete honesty :D

#understand that its destiny(prompts) #i have a few thoughts about him so maybe i can get some asks done

[braveparanoiac]

"...I'm a menace to society."

"I's a menace to society!"

#too stupid to study(crack) #all fleshed out #sorry he's that kind of guy