niall—whoran:

The Owl and the Tanager - Sufjan Stevens

Counting alluvial plains 
The breathing inside of the range 
You touched me inside of my cage 
Beneath my shirt your hands embraced me
Come to me feathered and frayed 
For I am the ugliest prey, 
For I am the ugliest prey
The owl, the reckless reckless praise

gaiusbaltar-:

favorite matthew/mary moments (in no particular order)

MARY: Are you a creature of Duty?
MATTHEW: Not entirely.
MARY: When you laugh with me, or flirt with me is that a duty? Are you conforming to the fitness of things? Doing what’s expected?
MATTHEW: Don’t play with me… I don’t deserve it. Not from you.
MARY: You must be careful not to break Sybil’s heart. I think she has a crush on you.
MATTHEW: That’s something no one could accuse you of.
MARY: Oh, I don’t know…
MATTHEW: I assume you speak in a spirit of mockery.
MARY: You should have more faith.
MATTHEW: Shall I remind you of some of the choicest remarks you made about me when I arrived here. Because they live in my memory as fresh as the day they were spoken.
MARY: Oh, Matthew, what am I always telling you: You must pay no attention to the things I say…