so can we talk about throat whump??
-throat-lifts
-getting pinned down by the throat
-OR, even better, getting suddenly snatched by the throat in the middle of a fight and immediately pinned and rendered helpless
-head forced back to expose the throat, which is both physically uncomfortable because of the strain and psychologically so because of the vulnerability it produces (also, gritted teeth? yes, gritted teeth and hissed breaths because it’s such a strain just to breathe)
-the whumper running something sharp along the whumpee’s throat, not actually hurting them (yet) but the threat’s there, especially if it lingers over the artery 👀
-gasping/coughing fits after the pressure lets up
-bruises/red marks on the throat afterwards
-reflexively touching their sore throat afterwards and wincing, either at the lingering pain or the traumatic memory or both
-hoarse voice, maybe even a total loss of voiceI just. WOW I really like throat-centered whump it’s a beautiful thing
Addressing people as “friend” or “my friend”
in the manner of two warriors attending the same victory banquet: we are having a positive, convivial interaction, and I am feeling well disposed and positively toward you and want you to know this.
in the manner of two unacquainted warriors dying beside one another on the same battlefield: we are suffering the same painful experience or emotion together, and I want you to understand that I share your feelings and your lament.
in the manner of a learned scholar taking off their glasses and pinching the bridge of their nose: I am taking time out of my day to very patiently explain something to you, despite the surrounding circumstances.
in the manner of one cowboy sizing up another cowboy who has just entered the bar: we are not yet having a hostile interaction, and I want you to be aware of that because it could change at any time based on your behavior.
in the manner of a cigar smoking villain putting their arm around another person: we are absolutely sharing a hostile interaction, but I am being Very Intentionally Polite about it.


