let'em fall

[optipesimism]

the power games meme



This meme is about gaining, using and abusing power over others. Now with more options! Warning: contains possible triggers.

How to play

- Post your character with their name and canon in the subject line. You can also give your preferences if you do/don't want to thread anything R-rated or above.
- When replying, go to RNG and roll numbers 1-2 to get a scenario type, then 1-16 to select a scenario.
- Play out that scenario! Please respect others' wishes if they don't want to play out a particular scene.

i. manipulation

01. Mind games. You're messing with this person's head, using whatever you know about them to your advantage. Words are barbs, and everyone has a weakness.
02. Stay close to me. You're not letting this person out of your sight. And you don't care what extreme measures you have to go to in order to do it.
03. Blackmail. You know something and you're not afraid to use it against them. Now they have to do what you want.
04. Love makes you do things. It's because you love them that you're making them do this. If they truly loved you, wouldn't they do as you say?
05. For your own good. It doesn't matter what the other person wants. You know what's best, and you're going to force it on them whether they like it or not.
06. Break you down. You're going to make the other person think they're worthless. Crush their self-esteem, break them until they're entirely helpless.
07. Betrayal. You made a promise, and you broke it. Or perhaps you betrayed this person's trust. It's all part of gaining the upper hand.
08. Lies, lies, lies. Fool the other person with words and you'll have them wrapped around your finger in no time.
09. Sob story. A little bit of emotional manipulation never hurt anyone, right? You're going to use this person's feelings for you against them. Make them feel sorry!
10. In your debt. Look, you saved them. The other person wouldn't be here without you. They should show some gratitude.
11. I need you. You're depending on the other person to do as you say. They're the only one who can help.
12. Turn up the charm. There's nothing like a bit of good old-fashioned flirting to get someone eating out of your hand.
13. Negotiating. There's a bargain to be struck, if only you can find the right words – and the right leverage.
14. For my sake. Why should they do as you say? Because you're the one asking.
15. The truth. It's the thing that hurts most of all.
16. Your choice. Combine any of the above scenarios or choose your own! It's up to you.

ii. mastery

01. Pretty little puppet. You can command this person at will. They're a plaything, to do with as you please.
02. You're mine. You own this person, and you're going to make sure they know it.
03. No escape. Maybe you've locked the other person up somewhere, maybe you've got them in chains. Either way, they're not going anywhere.
04. Put in your place. That's it. The other person made one too many caustic comments, got in your way one last time. Now you're going to show them who's boss.
05. Force of strength. Nothing like a good old fashioned brawl to really prove who's stronger.
06. Cornered. Finally, you've got them alone. This is the moment you've been waiting for – and perhaps the moment they've been dreading.
07. Turning the tables. They thought they'd won, but here's your chance! Maybe it's time to give them a taste of their own medicine, or maybe you have a new trick up your sleeve.
08. Punishment. The other person has done something wrong, or maybe just something you don't like. Now you're going to punish them.
09. Back and forth. I have a laser gun! Well, I have a lightsaber! Whatever it is, you're closely matched and trying to outdo each other.
10. Make them beg. You hold all the power and whatever it is they want or need, you're going to make them beg for it.
11. Call my bluff. You're making claims you can't back up. Can you bluff your way out of this, or will the other person catch on?
12. Time to pay. The other person owes you, and it's time for them to pay up.
13. Show of dominance. You're not actually going to hurt this person. You're just going to show them that you could.
14. The most precious thing. Whatever is most important to the other person, you're going to take it away. Because you can.
15. Consequences. You warned them. They failed, and now they're going to pay the price.
16. Your choice. Combine any of the above scenarios or choose your own! It's up to you.

Comments

daiki aomine | kuroko no basuke | ota

[blueballing]

8/13 seems pretty in character but if you have a better idea do share.

[emperorofmiracles]

I wonder, for you to feel confident enough to not attend practices, do you think you have perfected your skills?

[Akashi is no longer his captain but don't think for a second he hasn't still been watching.]

from the second set right?

[blueballing]

[ although aomine had been sprawled out on the roof (because it was the best place to go, and the place where he was the least likely to be interrupted), and relatively relaxed, it only took one syllable out of akashi's mouth to change his entire demeanor. akashi was the last person he expected to have to deal with here, at touou. ]

I don't need practice to get better.

I should have specified. Yes.

[emperorofmiracles]

[Since Aomine is on the ground it allows Akashi to loom over him quite successfully. His aura and posture are much more rigid than usual.]

You're wrong. With that outlook all you can ever expect is to lose.

it's all good!!!

[blueballing]

[ aomine tries to glower up at his former captain, but it's a little difficult to be intimidating, for him, when he knows just who he's talking to. ]

Seems to have worked alright so far.

[emperorofmiracles]

While others have been improving themselves you have been becoming stagnant.

[A hand reaches out to grasp at the other teenager's arm. The grip hard enough to be uncomforable but not yet hard enough to be painful.]

I'm so very disappointed to see you, the ace, dragging your feet.

[blueballing]

Tch—

[ he grunts, sitting up as akashi grasps his arm. he's scowling, clearly upset by the implication that he could be stagnant. ]

Maybe if someone can get to my level, then I'll bother again.

[emperorofmiracles]

I haven't come here to start an argument with you Daiki.

[Akashi takes a step back, releasing his hold. The intensity however hasn't dissipated.]

You'll see what I mean soon enough. Afterall, if no one else is up to the task maybe it'll have to be me who puts you in your place.

[blueballing]

Heh. You can try if you want.

[emperorofmiracles]

There is no need for me to get my hands dirty when there are already so many who are keen to do it already.

[blueballing]

And none of them will.

[emperorofmiracles]

[Akashi lets out a near silent exhale through his nose. This conversation can only continue to go in circles at this point.]

We'll see.

[He turns, ready to make his leave. Before making his exit Akashi glances over his shoulder briefly to give Aomine a slight grin.]

Nevertheless, goodluck.

[blueballing]

Wait—

[ he finally gets himself up. good luck being intimidating now, akashi. ]

Don't tell me you just came here to tell me that.

[emperorofmiracles]

Were you expecting something a little more dramatic?

[Curse you height difference. But surely if he was really trying Akashi could still manage to be intimidating.]

[blueballing]

[ aomine smiles a little, but it isn't friendly. ]

I was expecting something.

[emperorofmiracles]

[Good-- that's how it should be. Because they are in fact now rivals, aren't they?]

Then maybe you should've tried a little harder for it. [A calculated pause.] Although you should keep in mind that if you decide to cross me you'll live to regret it.

[blueballing]

I'm not scared of you. Not of empty threats.

1/3 comment combo and I'm only a little sorry.

[emperorofmiracles]

For you to think that my threats are empty...

2/3

[emperorofmiracles]

[In the blink of an eye his arm shoots out with the intention to smack down Aomine in a recognizable manner. Difference being this time that Akashi has his hand at Aomine's throat.]

3/3

[emperorofmiracles]

You should not speak to me in such a way.

NEVER BE SORRY IT'S GREAT

[blueballing]

[ the next words are sputtered out, forced— ]

Get— off—!

I went to bed but then I was too enthusiastic to sleep so I find myself here again...wwww

[emperorofmiracles]

[If anything his grip only tightens.]

You'll have to speak up.

LMAO oh no... i went to bed right after i sent my last one

[blueballing]

[ he glowers, and although it takes even more effort: ]

Get off me.

It happens. Sleep is generally a good idea after all.

[emperorofmiracles]

This height suits you much better.

[What Aomine has to say in protest will at large be ignored.]

You won't be looking down on me again. Is that understood?

[blueballing]

Can't change who I am, Akashi.