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100 nonverbal prompts

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>1. sender tucks hair out of receiver's face.

2. sender offers receiver a bite from their fork.

3. sender places their feet / legs in receiver's lap.

4. sender offers receiver an earbud to share their music.

5. sender comforts receiver in the aftermath of a nightmare.

6. sender gives receiver company in the hospital.

7. sender wraps their arms around a hysterical receiver to calm them.

8. sender shows up at receiver's home late at night.

9. sender falls asleep leaning against receiver.

10. sender wields a weapon at receiver.

11. sender runs their fingers through receiver's hair.

12. sender invites receiver to dance.

13. sender takes a picture / video of receiver.

14. sender places their head in receiver's lap.

15. sender and receiver make eye contact across a busy room.

16. sender pushes receiver against a wall to kiss them.

17. sender and receiver cook together.

18. sender comes to receiver after being injured.

19. sender sits in receiver's lap.

20. sender lifts receiver's chin, invoking eye contact.

21. sender overtakes receiver in combat.

22. sender finds receiver injured / bloodied.

23. sender straightens an article of receiver's clothes.

24. sender crawls into bed with receiver.

25. sender rolls their eyes at receiver.

26. sender lights receiver's cigarette / joint.

27. sender is caught wearing receiver's clothes.

28. sender strikes receiver with a pillow.

29. sender writes a note on receiver's skin: [ note ]

30. sender wraps a blanket around receiver's shoulders.

31. sender runs and jumps into receiver's arms.

32. sender shoves receiver out of anger.

33. sender hovers over receiver's shoulder as they complete a task.

34. sender is found by receiver somewhere they shouldn't be.

35. sender curls up against receiver in their sleep.

36. sender is found drunk by receiver.

37. sender throws an item of sentiment bitterly at receiver.

38. sender joins receiver in the shower.

39. sender is caught following receiver.

40. sender traces one of receiver's scars / bruises.

41. sender twines their fingers with receiver's.

42. sender barges into receiver's home unannounced.

43. sender kicks receiver's shin beneath a table.

44. sender aggressively shoves past receiver.

45. sender kisses receiver's forehead / cheek.

46. sender pulls receiver out of harm's way.

47. sender is found sobbing by receiver.

48. sender locks receiver out of their room.

49. sender brings receiver coffee / tea in the morning.

50. sender rests their forehead against receiver's.

51. sender plays a song for receiver that reminds them of them: [ song ]

52. sender takes a punch / stab / bullet meant for receiver.

53. sender buys receiver a drink at a bar.

54. sender needs receiver's help getting in the bath.

55. sender and receiver cross paths in the kitchen late at night.

56. sender twists receiver's arm behind their back.

57. sender winks at receiver.

58. sender is found collapsed by receiver.

59. sender prevents an injured receiver from getting up.

60. sender claps a hand over receiver's mouth to silence them.

61. sender cages receiver against a wall / the floor with their arms.

62. sender storms away from receiver during an argument.

63. sender is found by receiver sleeping in receiver's bed.

64. sender applies / touches up receiver's makeup.

65. sender throws receiver into a wall during combat.

66. sender dances sensually with receiver.

67. sender strikes receiver across the face.

68. sender places their hand on receiver's leg while driving.

69. sender pulls a chair out from under receiver.

70. sender catches receiver's wrist when they turn to leave.

71. sender leaves an intimate mark on receiver.

72. sender beats receiver in a video game.

73. sender and receiver stand in stunned silence after a fight.

74. sender cares for receiver while they're sick.

75. sender and receiver go on a hike.

76. sender is caught snooping in receiver's things.

77. sender and receiver cuddle while watching television.

78. sender throws something aggressively at receiver.

79. sender creeps up behind receiver to scare them.

80. sender and receiver go shopping together.

81. sender helps receiver dye / style their hair.

82. sender draws receiver into a kiss by the back of their neck.

83. sender is discovered having a panic attack by receiver.

84. sender accidentally injures receiver during sparring.

85. sender grabs receiver roughly by the hair.

86. sender brings receiver to their knees during combat.

87. sender shows receiver evidence of a lie they told.

88. sender winks seductively / mockingly at receiver.

89. sender yells at receiver to put their hands in the air.

90. sender helps receiver patch up a wound.

91. sender holds receiver as they cry.

92. sender silently and angrily points receiver towards the door.

93. sender gestures for receiver to sit down.

94. sender pulls receiver into their lap.

95. sender cradles receiver's face.

96. sender tackles receiver out of the way of danger.

97. sender has hidden an injury from receiver, and receiver finds out.

98. sender confronts receiver about their unhealthy behavior.

99. sender proposes to receiver.

100. wildcard! make up your own scenario.

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( m/m . direct skin contact he tries to avoid since it sucks out the life of the other person lmao )

Bio-. A man from a world where once a month, somewhere in the world is struck by a reality-altering event. He has recently joined the organisation that combats paranormal events and supernatural criminals, using his transmogrification powers.

[ OTA gen, 30+ M/F for shipping. ]

[ Some time after the events of Kijuju and recovery, he finds himself at her apartment; at her door with a small box as he gives three knocks and heads off. He's not sure she's home but it's a gesture of time lost, and frankly, missing her. In the box will be a modest sized knife and a handwritten note that says: I miss you -- with a small heart in gesture of her name and that he loves her. ]

Edited 2025-04-22 17:50 (UTC)