Don't Panic, But...

[sockhopsolly]

Some of the coolest threads come from just putting characters in situations! This meme is a chance to do just that.

How to Play:

1. No blank top-levels. Put a "don't panic, but..." statement in your top-level. Examples:
   • "Don't panic, but my father's coming and I need you to hide me."
   • "Don't panic, but everyone's throwing up."
   • "Don't panic, but I think something just exploded around the corner."
   • "Don't panic, but there's someone following you."
   • "Don't panic, but your shoes clash with that purse really badly."
2. Respond to other people's statements. Maybe you can help them. Maybe you can make the situation worse. Maybe you can't help but panic.
3. ????
4. Profit

Comments

Randolph Waldstern | OC | OTA

[professorhex]

Don't panic, but I'm pretty sure that thing is cursed.

[meds4sale]

"...Haunted, actually."

He continues to handle the empty antique urn, inspecting every inch of it like he's appraising some new find at a flea market.

Ducky | Lavender Jack | OTA

[astraythought]

Don't panic, but I heard gunshots.

[glittereyed]

I thought those were fireworks! What a shame.

[ She looks honestly disappointed. ]

Rhyle Shavval ☆ Forgotten Realms OC ☆ ota

[silkenweave]

Don’t panic, but I might’ve summoned something with... more legs than intended.

Ri!Kusuriuri | Mononoke (2007) | OTA

[meds4sale]

Don't panic.








...It's behind us.

[lightbeckons]

Do you think we can handle it?

fabia julia neapolitana | original character | ota

[caeca]

Don't panic, but...

... I heard someone mentioning us by name just now.

Li Xiang (Rover) | Wuthering Waves

[outofmygourd]

Don't panic, but we're being watched.

[glittereyed]

Oh. By someone ducky?

[ She turns slightly to look around, craning her neck curiously. ]

castorice / hsr

[thanatus]

Do not panic... but you must maintain your distance from me. If I were to touch you, it would be lethal.

Libra Sforza (MBCC Chief) | Path to Nowhere

[shackledandbound]

Don't panic...

[There's a 'but' coming, regrettably.]

... but I'll need you to come with me, just for a little while.

I'm canonblind, but I'm sure we can make something happen!

[astraythought]

Am I under arrest?

[It's best to be sure what exactly her status is, before going with anyone. Ducky's voice is calm, but her dark eyes burn like coals as she rakes her gaze over Libra, trying to judge what sort of man he is, and who he might be working for.]

Tessa | Tales of Legendia OC | OTA

[merinesexual]

Don't panic, but you need to refrain from making any sudden movements.

[Is that her sword she's d--Yeah, that's a sword, and she's looking at something behind the other.]

When I say to, drop to the ground.

Okiie Shogo | Paranormasight

[lightbeckons]

Don't panic, but... I think we might be locked in.

[Despite that, Shogo is... remarkably calm, considering they're in a house that screams haunted complete with creaking floors and doors opening and closing on their own.]

[octogenesis]

[ Way calmer than Agnes, though she at least is still keeping it together. It's the screaming and the creaking floors and the doors and the - look she doesn't do well with horror movies let alone horror real life! ]

L-let's try the door first and be sure...

[ So saying she bravely padded over to the door, reaching over to turn the knob and... no go. She couldn't even budge it, it was fastened tighter than a pickle jar. ]

... there's another way out right?

viktor | arcane | ota

[hiraut]

Don't panic, but you should put your goggles on, that's probably going to explode.

[greenwithingenuity]

Oh, shit. Yeah that'd be a good idea, wouldn't it??

[let Gaila just slap those bad boys on and cover her ears for good measure.]

Ruby Rose | RWBY | OTA

[silver_eyes_rose]

Don't panic, but there's a Grimm at the door.

[shortmemory]

The fact that you're saying that makes me think I should be panicking.

[ Otherwise she probably would have already dealt with it herself, right? ]

Amy Rose | Sonic Boom | OTA

[heart_of_the_boom]

Don't panic, but the kitchen is a real mess.

Iris | Mega Man X | OTA

[peacefulreploid]

Don't panic, but there was a problem with a Maverick. It's taken care of.

[She's hiding a beam blade]

"Marie" | OC | OTA (F/F pref)

[onewithwater]

Don't panic, but the water is draining.

Aedre Knightly | OC | Original

[shylittleflame]

U-Um, don't panic, but.... our assignment's actually due tomorrow and not next week?

Sam Wilson | ota, m/m 25+ for ships

[krylya]

Okay, don't panic, but I can't find my pants.

sylvie gallard | lest they leave | ota

[glittereyed]

Don't panic, but! ... I think I'm too plastered to walk home.

Rowan O'Cleary | OC | OTA

[medicalling]

Don't panic, you've been in an accident and you're at the hospital.

[bedlams_bard]

Is my flute okay?

[Not actually a euphemism; the young man was busking on a street corner when the car hit him.]

Benjamin "Dex" Poindexter | MCU

[ricochetingbullets]

Don't panic, but I need you to help me hide a few bodies.

The Kid | Blood Meridian | OTA 21+

[nowtheman]

Don't panic, but I got a posse on my ass and they ain't lookin' to make friends...

Asura | Onmyoji | OTA

[abyssbound]

"Don't panic, it's just a goose."

Tommy Kinard | 9-1-1

[shieldedheart]

Don't panic but dinner is burnt.

[figureskated]

I think that might qualify as incinerated.

Eros | Greek Myth

[ascended_desire]

Don't panic but I may have snagged someone with one of my arrows... and it's causing a international crisis.

[aspolyhymnia]

Before I am conscripted to help; who is involved?

Shawn Spencer | Psych

[pineapplegifter]

Don't panic but the police may come by and ask questions. just say I was here all morning and nowhere near the warehouse that's totally shipping drugs.