Icylancet - Zen

hello malleus nation

I'd sacrifice myself to you, right here tonight, because you know that i love you

the dwarves gathered in the tavern over a cup of ale to think about a plan to eliminate the knight (cwn)

high school pining prompts

staring at your crush during class

and then getting caught by your teacher and making excuses like “oh, there’s a bee in the window”

being partners during an assignment/project

doing group activities

watching the other playing sports

watching the other singing in a swing

calling them through the window

sitting together at the rooftop

borrowing a book and slipping notes inside them

flying paper planes in the classrooms

them forgetting their lunch so you have to share your tiffin

asking them to pick up a book from the tall shelf

peeping at them through that book in the library

sharing notes because they were sleeping during class

“can i sit beside you if the seat is not taken…?”

focusing so much on that person that you almost miss out what the teacher is saying

feeling proud and happy when a teacher compliments them

immediately looking at them to see their reaction when the teacher compliments you

“good morning” during prayer time that makes your day

trying to locate him in the queue during the morning assembly

searching in google or youtube “how to know if my crush likes me back”

hating school and then suddenly loving it because you know they would be there

waving them goodbye with a fond smile when the final bell rings 

passionately hoping that you meet them somewhere other than school

and imagining endless scenarios with them ofc

-- "It's plain she cares for you very deeply." -- "And I her. Which is why I had to let her go."

100 Dialogue Tags You Can Use Instead of “Said”

For the writers struggling to rid themselves of the classic ‘said’. Some are repeated in different categories since they fit multiple ones (but those are counted once so it adds up to 100 new words). 

1. Neutral Tags 

Straightforward and unobtrusive dialogue tags: 

Added, Replied, Stated, Remarked, Responded, Observed, Acknowledged, Commented, Noted, Voiced, Expressed, Shared, Answered, Mentioned, Declared.

2. Questioning Tags 

Curious, interrogative dialogue tags:

Asked, Queried, Wondered, Probed, Inquired, Requested, Pondered, Demanded, Challenged, Interjected, Investigated, Countered, Snapped, Pleaded, Insisted.

3. Emotive Tags 

Emotional dialogue tags:

Exclaimed, Shouted, Sobbed, Whispered, Cried, Hissed, Gasped, Laughed, Screamed, Stammered, Wailed, Murmured, Snarled, Choked, Barked.

4. Descriptive Tags 

Insightful, tonal dialogue tags: 

Muttered, Mumbled, Yelled, Uttered, Roared, Bellowed, Drawled, Spoke, Shrieked, Boomed, Snapped, Groaned, Rasped, Purred, Croaked.

5. Action-Oriented Tags 

Movement-based dialogue tags: 

Announced, Admitted, Interrupted, Joked, Suggested, Offered, Explained, Repeated, Advised, Warned, Agreed, Confirmed, Ordered, Reassured, Stated.

6. Conflict Tags 

Argumentative, defiant dialogue tags:

Argued, Snapped, Retorted, Rebuked, Disputed, Objected, Contested, Barked, Protested, Countered, Growled, Scoffed, Sneered, Challenged, Huffed.

7. Agreement Tags 

Understanding, compliant dialogue tags: 

Agreed, Assented, Nodded, Confirmed, Replied, Conceded, Acknowledged, Accepted, Affirmed, Yielded, Supported, Echoed, Consented, Promised, Concurred.

8. Disagreement Tags 

Resistant, defiant dialogue tags: 

Denied, Disagreed, Refused, Argued, Contradicted, Insisted, Protested, Objected, Rejected, Declined, Countered, Challenged, Snubbed, Dismissed, Rebuked.

9. Confused Tags 

Hesitant, uncertain dialogue tags:

Stammered, Hesitated, Fumbled, Babbled, Mumbled, Faltered, Stumbled, Wondered, Pondered, Stuttered, Blurted, Doubted, Confessed, Vacillated.

10. Surprise Tags

Shock-inducing dialogue tags:

Gasped, Stunned, Exclaimed, Blurted, Wondered, Staggered, Marvelled, Breathed, Recoiled, Jumped, Yelped, Shrieked, Stammered.

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@llondonfog @serenescribe @admiraltdevanto y'all, this is so sweet. If someone knows the original artist, please let me know

"If you remember, I'll praise you more!" "Oh, really? Why are you going to compliment me... 'Sir Knight'?"