meme; before i saw you

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Before I Saw You a "blind" shipping meme tl;dr Your character has fallen for a person (?) they've never actually laid eyes on, at least not fully. The two of them have talked - most likely at length, leading your character to feel safe revealing information and growing close - and perhaps the mysterious half has saved your character or pulled strings so events go in their favor. Yet they've never actually seen their benefactor, trusted companion, or lover has never stepped into plain sight. Of course, you could also play the character who's keeping out of sight. Whether they have real, deep fondness or love for who they're "hiding" from or if it's all a cruel and elaborate manipulation, their reasons (and methods). There's a danger that follows them and they don't want to bring anyone into the line of fire. They don't want anyone to see their general appearance, their hideousness, their species, their mutation, or their scarring. They could just be shy!

Ideally, attraction doesn't hinge entirely on the basis of looks. Beauty fades, after all, and no matter how you may swoon over a person, no one wants to be left with someone whose personality they can't stand once the blush is off the rose. How much looks matter, then, varies from individual to individual. Still, you can't divorce that facet completely from attraction, can you? There's no way you could fall in love with someone you've never actually seen! Emotions and affection are strange beasts. Your character has fallen for a person (?) they've never actually laid eyes on, at least not fully. The two of them have talked - most likely at length, leading your character to feel safe revealing information and growing close - and perhaps the mysterious half has saved your character or pulled strings so events go in their favor. Yet they've never actually seen their benefactor, trusted companion, or lover has never stepped into plain sight. They could hide, stay in the shadows, insist on blindfold or covered eyes. They use communicating devices, like phones or computers, or they only come out at night. Maybe your character just cannot see the other; they're blind or the other character is somehow invisible. No matter how tight the bond between these characters is, your character has to wonder what this person (how are we so sure it's a person?) they've come to have such strong feelings for looks like, right? Don't they? Surely, it eats at them, tugging at the back of their mind, despite what they may think they're content with. Of course, you could also play the character who's keeping out of sight. Whether they have real, deep fondness or love for who they're "hiding" from or if it's all a cruel and elaborate manipulation, their reasons (and methods). There's a danger that follows them and they don't want to bring anyone into the line of fire. They don't want anyone to see their general appearance, their hideousness, their species, their mutation, or their scarring. They could just be shy! Regardless of the situation, they have to know eventually their relative anonymity will come to an end. Hiding from someone who cares for them isn't viable, and when and if the reveal should go over badly, will their merit on personality alone make up for what could be called deception? HOW TO PLAY Comment with your character, preferences, what role you want to play, whether and any pertinent information about your character. Reply to others. AUs are welcome here. The challenge here is, of course, playing an emotionally charged scene where the characters aren't necessarily facing each other. They may not even know a great deal about each other! RNG to determine your prompt. PROMPTS In Hiding: They always keep to the shadows or stay behind walls. No matter what, your view is always obstructed. In Disguise: Whether it be a mask or some other kind of costume, they're good at covering up. Don't Look: Before they'll speak to you, you always have to close your eyes or put on a blindfold. Imprisoned: They're trapped somewhere you can't see into. All you can do is hear their voice...and what they're saying intrigues you. Assumed Identity: You can't let them know your real identity, so it's as if you're hiding in plain sight. Already Knew: You actually know this person as more than just a voice or a presence, you just haven't put two and two together. So in Love with Two: You're in love with someone else..and your beloved visitor. You'll have to choose between them, but they're really one and the same! Share and Share Alike: It's easier to be truthful when you can't see how they'd respond. Blind: It's a common trope in fiction. One party, who usually feels unwanted or ugly, doesn't have to deal with any preconceived notions because their love interest is blind. Come Back: You're afraid you've offended your mystery friend, and you're begging them to come back. Shy: You can't reveal yourself to them. You'd never live it down! For Safety: Everything and everyone you come in contact with is destroyed. You can't let anyone else in, but you can talk to them, even if that will eventually cause you to be compromised. Hideous: How could they care for someone who looks like you? Don't Want to Frighten Them: Because of things that have happened to you in your past, you're roughed up and don't want them to see that. Not What You Expected: Given how you speak, they would probably expect someone better. More normal. More beautiful. Better. In My Time of Need: They always come to you when you need them the most. Confession: How can you tell someone you love them when you're not looking them in the eyes! Computer or Phone: Whether by accident or through a message board or party line, you've met up and begun to chat. Nefarious: If they saw you, it'd be less easy to manipulate them, tell them a sob story, and get them on your side. Want You So Badly: You want to touch them. Only touch them, is that so wrong? But you can't. Everything But the Face: They've held your hand or hugged you or anything in between. They just haven't seen your face. Cupid & Psyche: You had one rule: don't look at you. And what did they do? Medusa: See, the thing is...is they can't look at you! Because of a curse or an ability, looking at you will physically hurt or kill them. Jack Frost: No one can see you and you'd do anything to change that. Now, at least, you can communicate with someone. Tall Tales: You've never been too fond of who you really are. Without them seeing you, you can be anything you want - at least in your "backstory." Taken with You: What a wonderful voice! What things they say to you! You'll do what you have to in order to keep them visiting you. Fine with What We Have: Their voice and their presence are enough. You don't have to see what they look like. You know the contents of their heart. Have to See You: There's nothing else for it. You have to see them, no matter what they say! Everything is a Lie: Some things just aren't adding up. You're going to call them out on their stories and demand the truth...and demand that they show themselves. Big Reveal: For good or for bad, you're showing them who you really are. CHOOSE YOUR OWN ...AND THE OBLIGATORY SMUT OPTIONS Invisible Touch: They don't have to see your face for you to make love to them. You can reach out and touch them in the best places possible. Dirty Talk: A few choice words are all you need for a little fun.