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secondbetrayer · 1 month
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Lyra didn't exactly understand grown-ups and their issues very well, but she felt for Charlie, based on what she'd been told and understood of it.
❝ They shouldn't have done that to you,❞ Lyra said with a light shake of her head. ❝ You deserve better than that. 'Specially parents who hate their kid that en't done anythin' bad.❞ She didn't think she'd ever understand that at all. If Lyra had a child in the future, she couldn't imagine hating them without a very good reason to. ❝ Is it better now they're gone?❞
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A glance is exchanged between herself and Fang, then she looks back at Lyra and against her best efforts, the smile she wore appeared to fade. She’s too young to hear all those gory details… But who is she to shoot down a child’s curiosity? She can tell a story without those horrific details.
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❝ There were people who had wronged me. My people, my momma hated me. I did something they forbade, I loved a boy I shouldn’t have… I really, should not, have, ❞ There’s a hint of anger in her tone toward the latter, her expression pinched, all to convey that even time cannot heal every wound. Not wholly.
❝ Because he betrayed me. ❞ She stopped there, pausing to take a breather. ❝ Let’s just say, I removed them from the picture. ❞ She finished, a feeble smile tugged at her lips.
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secondbetrayer · 1 month
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sweets of most description appealed to lyra and her sweet tooth, but the girl was too vigilant to accept anything from the woman. she still appreciated the offer though and didn’t think her acquaintance seemed dangerous.
“maybe if we see each other again I can have ‘em. then we en’t so much strangers,” lyra said with a shrug of her shoulders and a light smile. “follow me an’ I’ll show you how to climb down.” she moved to the edge of the branch and carefully began to lower herself down, allowing mina to see the best place to put her feet and hands.
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" you seem like you'd make delightful company, but i believe the best option would be accepting your help. i've some reports to write & it'd be quite difficult to do in the dark. " it was no lie, though the nature of some of the said reports was most definitely not all academic. rowan, beloved as he were, still hadn't stirred from his napping spot hidden in his human's hair and mina felt it would be rude to awaken him. partially because he'd scold her for getting stuck again. " you're a very kind girl. are you too old to be repayed with foreign sweets from my travels, or would you like some of them? ... though, on second thought, perhaps not. do not take sweets from strangers. "
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secondbetrayer · 1 month
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*casually rolls in after a month* hiiii!
so I will be around today bc I really want to try and get back into writing and maybe try and get more into a routine of it. hyperfixations on other things have been kicking my ass when I’m not at work but I’m not going anywhere and lyra is very much still the only muse I want to be writing for bc she is my kiddo now and forever ❤️ thanks again for your patience, everyone
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secondbetrayer · 2 months
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I heard back from the autism assessment people and my mum has been filling out the form they send for other people to fill out about my childhood 🥹 this is the next step!
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secondbetrayer · 2 months
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Random gifs of Marisa Coulter smiling [6/∞]
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secondbetrayer · 2 months
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sharing this here from my personal too as an early munday bc I am in love
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I have a brand new Alethiometer 😍
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secondbetrayer · 2 months
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Dust is beautiful… I never knew. HIS DARK MATERIALS (2019-2022)
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secondbetrayer · 2 months
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HURT / COMFORT : STARTERS
a collection of quotes, phrases, and sayings for when your muse needs a little TLC. change & alter as needed.
THE HURT:
“Nah, it’s not that bad. I’ve had worse.”
“I don’t think I can walk that far… or at all.”
“I’m fine. I don’t need your help.”
“Will you stay with me? Just until I fall asleep?”
“I’m sorry, I’m just—I’m just really tired.”
“I don’t need a break. I’m okay.”
“It was my fault. It was all my fault.”
“I think I need help.”
“So, I don’t think I’m dying, or anything, and it’s probably not that serious, but… I’m kinda bleeding. A lot.”
“Is the room spinning right now, or is that just me?”
“No, I’m okay, I just… I hit my head. Really hard. I’ll be okay, just give me a second.”
“I’m not sick! I’m fine!”
“No, I don’t think any of my bones are broken, or anything like that. Just bad bruises.”
“Yeah, but you should see the other guy.”
“I’m fine. This just happens sometimes. It’s normal for me.”
“I’ve got a headache.”
“Seriously, though, I’m fine! Stop making such a big deal out of it!”
“I’ve been taking care of myself for a long time. I don’t need your help, and I definitely don’t need your pity. Fuck off.”
“Please tell me I don’t look as bad as I feel.”
“I think I’m running a fever.”
“So, what’s the prognosis, Doc? Am I gonna live?”
“Stop fussing over me! I’m not a baby!”
“Can I stay with you tonight? I just… really don’t want to be alone right now.”
“No, I-I’m okay. It was just a nightmare. Go back to sleep.”
“I… can’t actually remember the last time I had something to eat.”
“You shouldn’t be here. You’ll get sick, too.”
THE COMFORT:
“Honey, have you been crying? What is it? What’s wrong?”
“I think you’d better take a break.”
“It’s not your fault, sweetheart. You did everything you could.”
“You don’t have to go through this alone. I’m right here for you if you’ll just let me in.”
“There’s nothing wrong with you. There is absolutely nothing wrong with you. Don’t ever let yourself believe that there is.”
“You really don’t realize just how many people love you, do you?”
“If you’re not going to take care of yourself, at least let me do it for you!”
“I’m sorry. I know it hurts.”
“You’re not alone, baby. You never have been.”
“Let’s get you some food.”
“You’re dead on your feet, poor thing. Come on, you need some sleep.”
“Stay where you are. I’m coming to get you.”
“Tell me where it hurts.”
“How many times have I told you to be more careful?!”
“It’s okay. It’s okay. I’m right here, okay? I’m not gonna leave you. I’m never gonna leave you.”
“Oh, honey, you’re safe now. I promise. I’m not going to let anything happen to you.”
“Go ahead and take a shower. I’ll fix you something to eat.”
“What happened to you, baby?”
“I’ll kill that bastard. I’ll kill him for what he did to you.”
“You look like shit, man.”
“Whoa, whoa, take it easy! You got pretty banged up back there, and you don’t want to go making yourself worse.”
“I’m not trying to baby you. It’s called taking care of my friends.”
“Sweetheart, you’re burning up! Why didn’t you say anything? Why didn’t you tell anyone you were sick?”
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secondbetrayer · 3 months
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happy Valentine’s Day to MY adam and eve ❤️
let’s pretend they’re able to spend it together
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secondbetrayer · 3 months
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(     *     VALENTINE’S DAY ALPHABET   !    
send some letters to find out more about my muse   !
A   :   AFFECTION.   how does your muse show affection?
B   :   BOUQUET.   does your muse like flowers? which ones are their favourite?
C   :   CHOCOLATE.   does your muse like chocolate? which one is their favourite?
D   :   DATE.   what is your muse’s ideal date? where / who with / etc?
E   :   EMBRACE.   does your muse like hugs? what are their hugs like?
F   :   FLIRT.   is your muse good at flirting? how do they flirt?
G   :   GIFT.   is your muse good at gift - giving or do they struggle to get it right?
H   :   HEART.   is your muse quick or slow to give their heart away?
I    :   I LOVE YOU.   does your muse find ‘i love you’ easy or hard to say?
J   :   JEALOUSY.   does your muse get jealous in a relationship?
K   :   KISS.   is your muse a good kisser? why / why not? 
L   :   LOVE.   who does your muse love?
M   :   MOONLIGHT.   what is your muse’s ideal date? where / who with / etc?
N   :   NAUGHTY.   what is your muse like in bed?
O   :   ODE.   does your muse have a way with words?
P   :   PARTNER.   what does your muse look for in a partner? looks / personality?
Q   :   QUESTION.   would your muse ask the big question or expect their partner to?
R   :   ROMANCE.   is your muse a romantic or a cynic?
S   :   SWEETHEART.   did your muse have a childhood sweetheart?
T   :   TRUE LOVE.   does your muse believe in true love?
U   :   UNREQUITED.   has your muse had their heart broken?
V   :   VALENTINE.   how does your muse feel about valentine’s day?
W  :   WEDDING.   would your muse get married? why / why not?
X   :   XOXO.   does your muse use / like pet names?
Y   :   YOURS.   does your muse get protective easily?
Z   :   ZZZ.   how many people has your muse slept with?
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secondbetrayer · 3 months
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happy Valentine’s Day to MY adam and eve ❤️
let’s pretend they’re able to spend it together
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secondbetrayer · 3 months
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Feeling sad about the fact that like. Lyra had nobody waiting for her when she came back to Jordan. Yeah, Iorek said that she's always welcome at Svalbard, but as we saw in season one, that's pretty far away, it's not like she can just pop over for coffee and a catch up whenever she feels like it. Serafina goes through with her, but she's got a whole clan to be queen of, she's got shit to do- and, with the prophecy resolved, she can consider her duty to Lyra done, she doesn't need to keep watching over her anymore.
She had Roger, but he's dead and dissolved into atoms, same with Lee. Her parents jumped into oblivion, so it's not like there's even the hope of reconciling with them at some point. The only people she still has in Oxford, really, are the Master, Ma Costa, John Faa and Farder Coram, who would probably like to see she's okay, but we don't see any reunions with any of them. And at the end of the day, it's not really the same as Will reuniting with Elaine. For all we joked in the first two seasons about Lyra collecting parents everywhere she goes, when all is said and done, she doesn't really have anyone left- nobody on that level, at least.
And that's honestly really sad to me.
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secondbetrayer · 3 months
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Who's dark materials
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secondbetrayer · 3 months
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"well i can help you get undetained again, if you want," lyra offered, pulling a leaf off a nearby branch. pan was perched on a different branch above her head, in a monkey form. "or i can keep you company for a bit, but we should probably go soon. it en't going to be long before it starts gettin' dark."
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" you say stuck. i say i am simply temporarily detained by nature & gravity. " she was very much stuck, no matter how fanciful her own wording. it might look better were it not already the third time they'd met in this manner.
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secondbetrayer · 3 months
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tied into my last reblog, lyra coming back to jordan college at the end of the amber spyglass / season 3 always makes me emo. both bc of nostalgia but also bc she was just a little girl looking for adventures when she left it and now she's returned growing up and just wanting safety and peace.
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secondbetrayer · 3 months
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how lyra’s big desire at the beginning of northern lights was adventure and fantasy and danger but by the end of the amber spyglass she finds her happiness in safety and calmness and intimacy, and how when you grow up happiness looks different than you thought it would when you were a child
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secondbetrayer · 3 months
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Her mother’s love for her had become undeniable even to Lyra herself. But hearing that Mrs Coulter had loved her even before she was born just made her more confused about why everything had happened as it did.
“You should have told me the truth.” Pan poked his head out of Lyra’s shirt and she reached to lightly stroke it before looking back at her father. “If you couldn't be a father to me, then fine, but you could have still told me that my mother was alive.” Regardless of Mrs Coulter’s nature, surely Lyra had always had the right to know who her mother was.
"I never wanted any destiny," she said with a small shake of her head. "Or to be very different. Not really. I en't special. I just want to help people."
Asriel took a step towards his daughter. "Your mother loved you. She did since the day she's found out she was pregnant. You're the product of something extraordinary, Lyra. The circumstances was just wrong." He sighed, wondering how to convince her and to change her mind. He just had survive his war against the Almighty and now he had to face his daughter. The latter seemed to be the more difficult for him.
"You're so very different from the others, you have a destiny and me and your mother did what we did as cruel as it seems because we wanted a better world for you. So that you could do and become whoever you want to be."
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