Ten Things to Ten People

[ezra_of_lothal]

Ten Things to Ten People

[An anonymous post appears on the Folkmore network:]

Welcome to Folkmore's Ten Things to Ten People meme!

Sometimes we all have trouble saying things we really want to say to people, or feel like there are reasons we shouldn't. But getting it off your chest can be good.

- Pick ten people (or however many you want, I'm not your boss) to write brief messages to them specifically. Negative or Positive. Post them, anon, or you're really brave, attached to a screen name.
- Do not say who they are meant for.
- Everyone is free to respond, or even guess for whom the message is intended.


[[OOC: This meme is IC. Ten messages not required, that's just the traditional meme name. And, as always, memes can be game canon, if you decide you them want it to be!]]

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text; un: Lothalite

[ezra_of_lothal]

1. I’m still not sure that you understand that to me, you’re family. All of you are. An ongoing lesson on attachment, for me, I guess.

2. That includes you, too, and you don’t have a clue. I don’t know how to tell you nothing could ever change thatbefore you find out about the rest.

3. I want that to be the basis for our vows, too. I know it’s far too soon. I hope we have time.

4. I’m glad you’re doing better, but I don’t think you’ve truly examined what you were taught nearly enough. And I really wish you’d stop spouting certain things like they’re fact.

5. I like you a lot, but we might fall under ‘too much alike to actually be friends’. Hmmm.

6. Thank you so much for offering to teaching me, and following through, without the slightest hesitation, ever. I’ve had some great teachers, but you’re the only one I didn’t worry I’d let down.

7. You have no idea how relieved I was, when you turned up here. No pressure, right?

8. You always ask the right questions, even when I don’t know how to answer. Keep ‘em coming.

9. Have you figured out how much tearing yourself down can hurt the people around you, as much as what you think of as your failings, yet?

10. You’re my friend, and I love you, and I miss you.

3

[fogsong]

Vows, huh?

text | un: incendiary

[fogsong]

1. You make me want to love even the worst parts of myself.

2. It's okay that you're happy. You deserve to be.

3. Some of the shit you say makes me want to scream. I wonder if we're just too different...

4. You hate yourself, don't you? You mask it pretty well.

5. Never gonna say it to your face but I hate your family. I know they had their reasons but... Yeah.

6. Sorry.

7. Sometimes I think she brought you here because she knew you'd be miserable. Other times, I think you want to be that way.

8. Thanks for always having my back

9. I'm just glad you're here.

10. This won't end how we want it to. I see that now. That doesn't mean I won't try, don't worry.

11. You'll see it coming and I'll still win.

12.I hate that you're not here. I'd ask Thirteen but I don't think she gives a fuck if I'm less likely to commit mass murder if she just dragged in a couple more people for me. Not that I'd commit mass murder here. I mean, I might if it brought you here but... Whatever.

[ezra_of_lothal]

I don't know if any of these are for me. I'll admit I didn't write any specifically for you - but I'll co-sign your 8&9, back at you.

text; un; whocares118

[iamfree]

1. I really, really like you. Like, a lot. I'm pretty sure I know what I feel but it feels too soon to say it and I don't want to scare you away. But you make my heart race in ways I never knew it could before.

2. I think about how I wish I could have done more for you every day. I owe you so much for all that you've done for me over the years. All I want is to see you happy and to help make you happy.

3. I've really enjoyed getting to know you since arriving here! You're one of the coolest people I've ever met. (Sorry I had to.) Also genuinely so kind and supportive! You inspire me to keep trying.

4. We definitely still need to get drinks and bond over being A Lot sometime.

5. I've really enjoyed our conversations. I'd love to grab a drink with you sometime!

6. I'm learning so much just from talking with you! You make me want to learn more.

7. I really enjoy your wit and sense of humor! I definitely want to meet your pets some time.

7

[survivalthroughhate]

Feel free to come over anytime. I have a Nightsister staying with me now! That means she's of the clan I was part of back home before most were wiped out. I think you'll like her.

Text; un: darkness

[survivalthroughhate]

1) I take family very seriously, so know I will always be there for you. I'm not going anywhere.

2) Sometimes, I gravitate towards optimists with good hearts, and I feel that's the case with you.

3) Half the time I think you expect too much from me. And the other half I think I'm not doing enough to show I've changed.

4) You and I have been through so much together. I trust you implicitly and we both know how rare that is for either of us to feel.

5) The only reason you're not dead yet is because you'd just come back to life. I hate that you seem to see me so clearly.

6) There's something about being around you that calms me down. I'm not sure why.

7) I'm more pleased to have you back in my life than you can possibly know.

8) We haven't talked in a while but I want to get to know you better. We seem to have similar mindsets.

9) You've always believed in me more than anyone else. I can never say thank you enough.

10) You remind me of some of my best friends. That's a compliment because it means I think you're a good person.

11) You two know loss and pain all too well. You have my sympathies because I understand what you've gone through more than you know.

[revengeisalie]

You're not half as mean as you sometimes seem, are you? You feel very deeply.

text | un: bones

[necrosaint]

1. Everything about this is awkward and strange. I feel unsteady and uncertain of how to proceed; you do not seem to have the same struggles, simply because you are not letting anything concern you at the moment. But I am worried.

9. You have not walked beside or behind me in long enough that it is also worrisome ... but a very different worry.

18. My face in thine eye, thine in mine appears, and true plain hearts do in the faces rest; where can we find two better hemispheres? Without sharp north, without declining west? Whatever dies, was not mix'd equally: if our two loves be one, or, thou and I love so alike, that none do slacken, none can die.

27. Your friendship continues to be more than I could ever deserve to have, and you continue to press it most insistently regardless. I shall continue to accept it with grudging difficulty, but day to day it grows easier.

36. I think you are fond of my cavalier, but not of me; I am sorry for my inability to be as she is or to be most of the time as she would even like me to be. Often it is not really worth it to me to try quite so hard.

45. You are curious, and I should like to speak to you properly. You are something. (You are and are not someone.) Like calls to like in many ways.

54. As always, a letdown. A disappointing mistake not worth the space or time. Why do you continue to breathe easier. Why are you slipping. Do not pity, do not falter, you linger in madness: you must stand up and try again.

text; un: imyarek

[unsheathedfromreality]

[He hesitates a little time over what name he should reply to this under. At last, two things decide him:

One, this is not his Harrow (his shrikeling, his Devyata), just as her cavalier is not his Gideon. Any names held between them in Trench didn't apply.

Two, offering her back the truest name that-Harrow had known him by would put his mother-name out on the network. It's a piece of foolishness he'd not consider long even if his heart worked right.

But he does consider it, just a little.]

I might guess at who some of these are for, though it seems uncouth from one not among the intended.

Hello, Reverend Daughter. You do not know me, but I am glad to know the scion of the Ninth is here.

un: 100Type

[betteroffred]

1. I can't tell if you're too trusting or just naturally pick out people who are trustworthy.

2. Whatever awful thing it is you're not saying, I won't judge you for it.

3. You aren't nearly as convincing as you think you are.

4. You've given me a lot to think about. That was your goal, wasn't it.

5. I hope you don't regret helping me.

un: prevwind

[zechs_isonfire]

I wouldn't object if you had said that message to me directly. This seems like an odd way to get that sentiment across.

[ And definitely not saying which one he thinks is for him, because. That would be telling for eavesdroppers. ]

un: mrsmaisel

[doesntsing]

1. You should give yourself more credit. You’re a great guy.

2. You said that I seem like I’m attracted to broken men, but I thought it was going to be you.

3. I’m glad you’re here. Commiserating with you is fun.

4. Your confidence is very sexy.

5. I hope I didn’t scare you off. Subtlety isn’t always my specialty. Let’s get to know each other slowly.

6. Meeting a Jew from somewhere so far removed from my home has been really interesting for me.

7. Please don’t look at me as a role model. I have no idea what I’m doing.

8. You’re genuinely one of the nicest guys here, and one of the nicest people I’ve ever met. Anyone who has you as a friend is lucky.

9. Thank you for one of the most thought-provoking conversations that I’ve had in a long time. You ask good questions.

10. You’re awkward, but it’s really sweet. Keep making references that go right over my head.

[bossyboiler]

It's fun commiserating with you too.

un: newbeginnings

[revengeisalie]

1. I don't know why you choose to hang around with me of all people, but I'm glad you do.

2. You're a bit intimidating sometimes, but also intriguing.

3. I never thought we'd be as close as we are now. Thank you for looking out for me.

4. You're probably the nicest person I've ever met. The last few weeks of "dating" have been so nice. I hope I can be as kind to you as you are to me.

5. I've been thinking about the things you told me, about the science of the mind you're learning. I'm really interested in it.

6. I'm really glad to have you as a neighbor. You've been so much help, especially in the early days, and I admire the enthusiasm with which you go through life.

7. Thank you for all the help you've given me. You really didn't have to, but I appreciate it.

8. I can't promise that it'll get better, but there'll still be life to live. I have to believe that.

9. So what exactly is it you get out of provoking people?

10. How is the claw management going? I hope you learned your lesson.

UN: Razor // Voice

[iamawolf]

You are very kind. I like being with you.

[ Text was never going to happen, it's hard. He likes talking more. ]

un: badgirlcoven

[traaaaaash]

1. You know I see right through you, kid. I know you hide all your feelings beneath your enthusiasm. But that enthusiasm is also a great resource, so keep it.

2. You doing okay away from your parents? Sometimes I worry a little. But you're very welcome in my home, whether it's here or back in the Isles.

3. Suppose I don't mind having you back in my life. Maybe I don't mind at all.

4. I'm impressed by how you've been doing for yourself here. Seems this place has done wonders for you. Keep it up!

5. Gotta say our first meeting was wild. But in a weirdly good way.

6. You're an interesting one. And entirely correct in your assessment of my hotness, thanks.

7. I don't know what your deal is that you have a cloud of doom hanging over you, but do something about it. Don't just sit there and wallow, you're worse than my sister.

8. Hey, kid? Whatever you've been through, you're fine.

9. So, uh, thanks for not flat-out murdering me when I was stuck as a dumb teen, I guess.

[unrival]

You don't have to worry about me. I don't miss them.

[Well, okay, she misses her dad a little. But he has a lot of work to do before the real love is back.]

[text] un: cupkate

[bossyboiler]

1. If you ever leave which I almost hope that you don't, please leave me your wardrobe. It's fab!

2. It wasn't real but the memories remain. I find myself missing you and know that I should not.

3. Not knowing where you are is hurting my heart. I don't know if you're back at home with no memory of this place of if that other place found a way to bring you back. As much as it would grieve me for you not to remember, I hope you're back home with no memories of the torment you had to endure. I hope you're living your best life.

4. How do you have that much love to give? It's hard for me to express my emotions, most of the time I repress them. So to see you loving freely and being open about it almost makes me jealous.

5. You were cute if a bit awkward. Had you not left I would have rocked your world.

6. I couldn't ask for a better team of little worker bees.

7. I think you've forgotten about me and it's honestly a bit of relief. Putting myself out there has not been easy. It's been nothing but a bad few dates. So, so bad.

8. How are you so kind and selfless? It's honestly amazing. Thank you for being a friend.

2

[fogsong]

I'd argue the memories make it real.

Text; anonymous

[miniroth]

1. I don't think this is how friendship is supposed to be. Everything I read here about others' relationships is reinforcing that.

2. I'm sorry for scaring you off. If I get another chance, I'll be more careful.

3. Every time you turn up my day gets a little better.

4. You've given me the impossible, and I will do everything I can to make it worth the time and effort.

5. Stop eating everything! Every time I stop paying attention there you go again!

6. I know nobody deserves to have to deal with me, but I wish you would, just a little bit.

7. You taught me what it means to miss something I've never had. Thank you.

8. Please take the mask off.

9. There is a debt between us. I don't think I can pay it in this lifetime, but I'll try.

10. Why didn't you come for me? Why didn't anyone come for me?

10, un: anonymous

[unsheathedfromreality]

I asked that for decades the first time.

All the answers hurt.

I don't know if I will bother asking this time.

un: HAwkE

[da_champion]

1. You would have figured out how to escape by now.

2. I know you’re fine but I wish I could check for myself.

3. I don’t need to relive it again. I do it almost every day. Stop it.

4. It’s good to see you happy.

5. You can’t change it. You can only live with it. Try doing that.

6. I understand I will never be good enough.

7. Burn bright and don’t listen when they tell you to put it out.

8. You terrify and thrill me and I am so lost.

9. I understand nothing except we have a good time.

10. I’m glad someone else cares for him.

6; un: giftshopist

[spktr]

I know this wasn't meant for me, but you are. You're good enough to me.

text: un: Anonymous

[heypartner]

1. What am I supposed to do when you’re gone?

2. How you stay so good with so much anger in you I don’t know.

3. We’re gonna kill each other. Just a matter of time.

4. Don’t kill yourself to save them all.

5. We could’ve been something.

6. Can’t begrudge you the happiness.

7. Attagirl.

8. I could learn so much if I could get past my pride and ask for lessons.

9. Don’t look too deep. You’ll show your hand while you do.

10. Fight tooth and nail and never stop.

[survivalthroughhate]

Arrogant to think it'll be a mutual kill. I could kill you without ever needing to touch you.

text | un: HydraStomper

[mightysmall]

1. I wish you wouldn’t look so guilty when you look at me.

2. I don’t want to be jealous.

3. I’m sorry you remind me of him.

4. It’s nice not to be alone in this.

5. We just have to share everything, don’t we?

6. You have to let me go.

7. Thanks for being my friend.

8. I feel better because I know you.

9. Don’t be afraid to try.

10. You scare me more than anything.

9

[doesntsing]

Try what, exactly?

text | un: Battlin'Jack

[sine_metu]

1. This is worse than when we were fighting.

2. It’s not so much the what you’re hiding, but the why.

3. You’re as good as they say.

4. Do you like orchids?

5. You’d take over the world in another time.

6. You’re good and doing good even if you’re not sure of that.

7. Who’s going to solve the puzzle first?

8. Forgive me, Father.

9. When will you force the Devil out?

10. Thanks for the help.

since you said it's 5...

[doesntsing]

That's flattering, through ruling the world sounds like extremely tiring work.

un: romanoff | text

[getscooperation]

1. You're more than what they made us to be.  You always have been.  I hope you see that.  Please see that.

2. I'd do it again.  I wouldn't hesitate.  It's not on you.  Get over it.  

3. I needed you too.  I know you were hurting, but we could have faced it together.  I guess that's a secret I'll keep beyond the grave, because if you couldn't tell then I'm sure as hell not telling you now. 

4. You know, sometimes I had to try very hard not to wonder what could have been.

5. I heard in another world you tried to kill me.  If you try again here, I hope it's for a better reason.

6. Please don't hurt him.

7. I wish we didn't have so many things in common.

8. You need so much more than what I can give you.  I'll still try to give you what I can.  I just don't want to make things worse.

9. Literally where were your parents?  You shouldn't have to be so brave.

10. Some systems deserve to be burned down.  

11. What are you so afraid of?

12. You need to reevaluate your methods.  Self-sacrifice is only noble if it's effective.

13. You're more than you seem to be.  I like that you match your intentions with actions.  I think you'll make a difference.

14. You are remarkable.  I see you, the spark and the silence, and I'd still bet on you.

15. Fucking damn it.  You idiot. 

(Let's keep this not canon unless we talk about it, please!)

text | anonymous

[aloneforall]

1. I wish I was good enough that we could've been friends from the beginning. We aren't even friends now, are we? I'm sorry.

2. I kind of think your dad is a giant jerk, but nobody else seems to think so, so I'm too nervous to say anything. Does that make me a coward? I'm sorry.

3. I wish you were *my* dad. But I don't need you anymore. Sorry.

4. Kind of wish you were my dad too, but so does the rest of the class, I think. It's kind of weird? But I'm glad you don't seem to notice.

5. I don't care if you don't want my help, I'm going to help you anyway. Even if everyone says it's a bad idea.

6. Just thinking about how you ended up like this makes me wonder if I'm helping the right people. But I've got to be. Who else is going to protect everyone, but us?

7. Why didn't you try to help him? Or her?

8. I don't want to be alone out here, and I know it scares you. But if I don't do this, everyone else will suffer.

9. Stop saying I'm like you. I'll believe you.

10. I promise I'm trying to do the right thing.

text; un: Bridger

[ezra_of_lothal]

[Whoever this is, sounds so terrible young.]

I don't know you, or what you're going through, of course.

But as someone sworn to serve all? To protect? Please try to remember that it's not all on you. You can't do everything. And you have to let people help you, too.

text | anonymous

[zechs_isonfire]

1. I told you to stop following me around. But it's not your fault you're haunting me. How do you appease a ghost, one who just wants to heal?

2. It's inevitable you'll find out about me, Thirteen does not like secrets. But I dread it.

3. How far are you going to go for your revenge? Will this entire place burn? How much are you like me, that I'll regret assisting you at all?

4. It's a pity our tastes don't align. You are very capable with a sword. But I appreciate that we are uncomplicated.

5. I'm glad you have so many here that will destroy me if I fail you.

6. I'm just waiting for you to find out and laugh at me. Don't say you wouldn't.

7. I wish you were here. You deserve as much of a rest as I do, and perhaps my trials here will amuse you, for all that I've managed to survive them so far.

8. I am glad you are not here, because while you also deserve a break - I have no idea what to say to you, and I dread the idea of you wishing nothing to do with me. Even if it's deserved.

9. As for you? If you were here, you would despise it, the fox, the quiet. But perhaps I equally cannot imagine you enjoying the peace and quiet at home.

10. To myself; don't fuck this up. Any of it. Especially now that he has a second chance.

text | anonymous

[betteroffred]

2. Don't let it worry you, enjoy the present.

4. I see you also know Gideon.

6. I hope whoever it is won't give you too much of a hard time.

It would've been funnier if you swapped my number with Gideon's.

text | un: fishfearme

[canyounoct]

1. You're still the best I could've asked for. "The best at what?" All of it. Never doubt that.

2. I see people are floating around recipes on the network and I'm saving their usernames, just for you. If you're ever here.

3. Same with the people who talk about books, big guy. I'm thinking about you.

4. And of course I'm thinking about you. Is the me who's left behind keeping you company okay? I hope so. I don't like the idea of you alone. I don't want anyone else joining us there too soon, but. I don't want to ever leave here.

5. I've been thinking a lot about you showing up. If you do - you'd better grow and improve like the fox wants. And you'd better stay away from us. I'll leave you alone, too, if you actually do better here.

un: fenris

[unshod]

1. you might be the best thing to have happened to me thank you.

2. everyday i'm surprised you're still here and everyday i'm grateful for it.

3. i think i started to love you like i did her but now you are my most precious friend

4. you confuse me. so different from her so strange but i wish you happiness.

5. you're a good man but i think if you hurt him i'll kill you.

6. about time you showed up.

7. i'm surprised i care about you, but i do.

8. i miss you, i feel adrift without your company

9. in my time here i have not found myself a day where i dont miss you and wish to be at your side.

10. i hope you die in every universe.

5; un: giftshopist

[spktr]

I don't know whether it's more or less concerning that I know you would.

text | un: quietone

[cursedpromises]

1. You're the best boyfriend ever and I love you.

2. You're the best girlfriend ever and I love you.

3. Please don't flip out and kill everybody. I make a great punching bag. Really. You can attack me all you want. Maybe it'll help ...?

4. I wish we could've talked before you left.

5. I don't know if what you gave me will be enough, now. But I'm trying.

6. And this is to everyone: I'm going to do my best to change the future. That's the most I can do. But even if things don't change - please believe in me, I'm going to do my best anyway. I promise.

Text; UN: HouseKryze

[peaceistheway]

6. I decided recently to try to change things too. I won't have much time, if I get a chance. But I must try.

3. Please don't actually let yourself be a punching bag. I don't see how that could possibly actually help, in the long run.

Text; UN: HouseKryze

[peaceistheway]

1. I have always loved you, and I always will. Mhi solus tome, mhi solus dar'tome.

2. I only ever wanted to see you happy, ner vod. I’m glad I got a little glimpse.

3. I wanted to tell where you truly came from, when you came fully of age, ner ad. Stay alive.

4. Would you accept another Mandalorian sister? I suspect you already have. Thank you.

5. There, all my secrets laid bare. Now we do the hard work.

6. Why couldn’t you have brought me here, sooner?

7. You don’t need a mother, I don’t think, especially one with my track record. Perhaps you’d like a friend?

un; text: imyarek (though i don't know if she might have nicknamed him yet...)

[unsheathedfromreality]

There is someone you couldn't acknowledge as yours, then?

text | anonymous

[mortal_son]

1. can't help it but I promise not to make it awkward, at least you're probably used to random people having a crush

2. what the hell did he do to you? does he remind you of somebody? you're too much like that kid for me to get too pissed at you, bastard, but don't try me.

3. maybe it's some kind of thing about you guys that makes people end up helping you, and then they worm into your lives. like it's a stupid-assed power or something.

4. if you came here you'd be so happy, there's so much shit to fight for fun.

5. you'd be bored out of your mind if you're here. but maybe you'd catch a break

6. if I see you here, asshole, I'm breaking your face.

7. you too but then I'd leave you alone. idek maybe this place would be good for you. fucking freak.

8. thirteen you know it's me but I still don't see this 'potential', what the hell.

text | anonymous

[fun_thementalist]

1. at the stroke of midnight, meet me at the usual place. bring the goat and the knife. I believe it's time.

2. you were pretty cute but you never did give me your number, but if you write it on the wall where you kissed me on the train, I'll call you back xoxoxoxo

3. you would've made a great legend, but that's because you're a great everything <3

4. hey thirteen how's it going are we doing a good job here

5. this is a message to ten people but you all know what it's about: the flashmob has been moved to the survival grounds. ignore the cubes. just dance.

6. the counter-flash mob: don't ignore the cubes. grab the flashlights. wait until it's dark. flashlight rave.

7. remember cold water gets out bloodstains next time

8. the tabby-striped cat at the Catcafe has a message for you on its collar. it will only respond and allow you to grab it if you call it 'Ms. Sparklebooties' three times in a row, aloud. be sure it can hear you

9. promised I'd follow you to hell and back but I'm glad this place is where we ended up

10. hey in all seriousness not joking this time you guys watch out for the fuck lightning. unless you're into that kind of thing. pretty sure I've never seen anyone get pregnant here so have fun, everyone, only thing you guys can hurt are your feelings. in that way, be safe!!!!!

8, did he actually do it? unknown

[unsheathedfromreality]

Do NOT do as this person described

The tabby-striped cat is an imposter and identity thief

the real Ms. Sparklebooties became enraged and now I cant hold my Relic.

text | un: transientguest

[whowillmourn]

1. It may be strange to some that I miss you and earnestly wish you were here, yet you helped me when I needed help. Despite our troubled and differing history, I might be so bold as to name you a friend.

2. I have long considered it my duty to help any vampire here who needs help—I welcome any vampire to reach out, needing help or no, as we are so few and far between surely we can be good neighbors if not friends—but it has become clear to me others here may also benefit from my help. In your efforts to improve yourself, do not forget that can only come with treating yourself as much as a person as everyone you wish to protect.

3. Perhaps it may be time to consider adopting each other, though I am not certain how exactly you would wish to define our relationship for such an adoption. You are family, that much is certain, if you feel the same.

4. My love, my darling, my dearest friend and companion, as I am sure you well know, I would marry you in a heartbeat with as grandiose or plain a ceremony as you wish. Bound as we are many times over, I would bind myself to you anew.

5. I may be the only one from my world here, both in past and in present and for all we know ever we are here, yet I feel a commonality with you who slept before on those distant shores. May we be there for each other in whatever ways we need.

6. A long life is a blessing and a curse, and my heart goes out to you from the place of experience and long lived heartache. Short though our times here may be, short though a human lifetime may be, those relationships are as meaningful as those that last for millennia. Please remember that and do not mourn before they are gone.

4

[fogsong]

[ Her grin grows until she's certain she must look like a mad woman staring down at her Relic. It's not like she hasn't thought about it. Hell, she's been thinking about it for a while now. ]

I was going to ask after I got you a ring but... Fuck it. Let's get married. I want to call you my husband. [ She's such a romantic~ ]