Truth Meme

[folkie]

Truth Meme

Somehow, there is kirin on you.

Most likely, it is the fur of the kirin that was caught in the environment of wherever you’ve been; there is a stray hair on you because one was on the seat you sat on upon the train or because it blew onto the brim of your hat in the wind.

Or it may be because you met the kirin—a playful ungulate moose-sized spirit who prefers not to speak—and engaged with him and gave him a pat, or a scratch behind an ear. Maybe the kirin nosed or licked your hand because you made him laugh (it’s an adorable ‘keh keh keh’ sound).

Unfortunately for both you and the kirin (who had not meant to trouble your day like this, truly), this exposure to his dander has only one reaction, and it happens to 100% of Star Children: you are compelled to tell the entire truth. About what is less specific; you are compelled simply to announce things about yourself—your life, experiences, thoughts, opinions, feelings. No matter if it’s something silly and inconsequential, deep or secretive, life-altering or commonplace. Some may choose to do this by employing Foxi and their relic; others by finding people to exchange truth with to face to face.

When you have met the kirin’s subconscious desire for four hours, you will be free from the truth telling and the recipient of 24 hours of good luck. The good luck will be sometime in the next year rather than in the next day, and you may have no idea where it came from, but you’ll know a lucky day when you have it!

• This meme is game canon unless marked otherwise at the start of threads! Threads can be used for spoons and application samples.
• Assume all characters involved on this meme are affected.
• Characters will compulsively state truths about themselves/their feelings on the network or in-person. Top-levels may include either/both options.
• Please include prompts in your top level.
• All questions will be answered with complete and total honesty. No special abilities, half-truths, or omissions can avoid sharing all of the truth.
• Meme is open until the next truth meme!
• After one month, you may use the kirin mechanic generally in game. It can be one-sided! All truth-telling characters must consent.

Comments

[betteroffred]

[The message starts out reasonable enough with the first two words Quattro deciphers. The second two are fine as well. It's the fifth word that has Quattro pulling his hand from Zechs' hand and instead grabbing him by the arm to march him along.]

I'm well aware of your issues about showing any skin in public, Zechs.

[Quattro decides to tease him instead of address the subject seriously.]

As I said, I think you should consider having those scars healed.

[Despite his burning curiosity about whether that would change Zechs' thoughts on that subject, Quattro does his best not to find out.]

[dreamfyres]

I suppose. [ it isn't very often that they are on the same brainwave length, not for alicent's lack of trying.

helaena considers this, too. ] I would rather be a dragonfly than a woman.

[oz_leader]

So what you need is someone who can redirect you so you can find out? Who knows how to guide you in the proper directions to find out exactly what you want? [Treize moves, closing the distance between them, although he hasn't touched Zechs once.]

I don't think becoming a soldier destroyed it but it did bury the things you didn't want to face under the role you chose to keep yourself safe.

[alovelyvoice]

Do you know, I think I agree? I think I would not mind being a dragonfly at all, and I have minded being a woman quite a lot.

[zechs_isonfire]

From anyone else that would sound like some manner of trap - or trick. [ Because Zechs can’t help being honest. ] But those are not the sorts of manipulations you’re known for. I’m not concerned about what you’ll lead me to understand - but I would like to improve things between us, and your help and patience there is invaluable.

[ Treize’s words rang true, most especially under the kirin’s geas. He looked away. ]

I have been working tirelessly to improve myself here, Treize. And I don’t merely mean martially. I hope some of that does come through. [ And he can’t stop himself; ] I am ashamed that I still yearn for your approval, and yet I do.

[dreamfyres]

[ that inspires a smile, curving up her mouth. a hint of surprise. her mother has heard so many bug facts from her, but she knows they are not her favorite animals. ]

We shall be dragonflies together. And we can be, here.

[decohere]

your friend sounds annoyingly optimistic

i don't know if it's the pity or the judgment that irritates me more, but i want neither of it.

how i win most rounds. being untouchable.

[oz_leader]

You already have my approval, Milliardo and your hard work definitely shows and is appreciated by the people who know you here. [Treize hesitates a moment before he does speak again.]

You don't need to try so hard with me. All I want from you is your company in whatever form or fashion is most comfortable for you, be it just sparring and friendship as we had before our paths diverged. I never thought any less of you, not even during those final days. [Because that had been his fault in more than one way as well, given the nature of Epyon.]

You being by my side is all I've ever wanted from you, Milliardo.

[hollystrike]

[He'll probably have to write it down for her because her little brain tunes out somewhere in the middle of preparations, though that ingredient list does sound lovely. While he's talking, she'll pat at the little round table in the corner of her kitchen with its chairs and slide the plate down onto its red and white checkered tablecloth.]

For you, growing boys, etcetera etcetera.

[licensetocrane]

[ooooh holy info dump, Batman. It's not that she minds getting hit with the avalanche, but double yikes.

There's a bit of a pause--]

sooo quick question before i ask you about any of that
would you have shared that if you werent bein forced to be honest b/c i dont wanna pry

[licensetocrane]

u mean like this entire place
if anyone can u can
but it sounds like you already tried by the sounds

[aquilasshadow]

Yeah, me too.

[aquilasshadow]

Has it ever occurred to you that I have a good reason to hide who I am?

I've been hated, betrayed, tortured and hunted because of what I am. That is what's stopping me. Satisfied?

[necrosavior]

[ Yeah, okay, that's hmmmm. She said that. She sure did say all that. Type it, anyway. Gideon supposes she shouldn't be surprised given how short the zombie to death topic pipeline is. If anything it's probably impressive it took so long.

The silence however? Killer. ]

Wow, look at you being all considerate.
All that detail? No, I'm not a huge trauma dumper. More a joke or two.
It's far less weird than the times people got the chance to live it for themselves.
Hate that for them.

So if you wanna ask things, ask. I've come to terms with my death. It's my post-death, un-death situation that's out to bite me in the ass.

[zacrifice]

i can tell him *I* think his ex or whatever was bugfuck insane for boning the skeleton man in a labcoat, that's not a lie

you've been here for a while now. have you grown any? im bad at noticing that stuff
idk if your evil plans need you to be taller
not like jenova's on a tall shelf. plus like. ladders and stairs exist
it'd make you look really stupid with that eight foot long sword tho

[miniroth]

I had successfully managed to not think about them actually physically mating til now. I'm still holding out for petri dishes.

Jenova could be on a tall shelf. I'll have to climb my way to victory, one step stool at a time. I think I might have, some, since I did need to acquire some new clothing, most of my old doesn't really fit anymore. And is full of holes.

What eight foot long sword? Why would anyone want a weapon that big? You wouldn't be able to use it anywhere but in a field!

[zacrifice]

idk he tried to get a dog to fuck somebody in his lab one time
he did some weird shit, nobody liked going to his floor for good reason

don't you have wings now? shelves should be nothing for you

oh you dont know about masamune yet?

[miniroth]

I spent most of my life on that floor, though it seems as if I was especially lucky to not be involved in dog fucking.

Have you ever tried flying indoors? I haven't quite gotten the knack of hovering, besides.

No. Is this a thing I suddenly have to be concerned about. I like my current weapons just fine.

[scienceofthearcane]

That's just it. I can't tell what is my own kind of magic and what is not. Safest if I don't use it on an organic person altogether.

[scienceofthearcane]

[ Well, it depends on what you mean by helped. There is a large disparity between what Viktor seems to be on the outside, and what he really is on the inside. On the inside, he's a chaotic storm of emotion but on the outside, he seems to have a serene sense of calm. Right now chief among that was feeling a huge amount of guilt. ]

I have not decided yet. I'm probably the only person who feels that they do actually belong in this pocket reality since I would be easier to contain here.

[steepwithdead]

[Caduceus gives the kitten a gentle little prod in her direction. The cat doesn't need much coaxing, the sound of the dish earning her curiosity. She skitters over and, still unfed and hungry due to the unfortunate absence of her former masters, immediately starts wolfing the chicken down.]

I suspect she'll find her most dangerous foes in belt strands and paper balls.

[moseyin]

Sorta wet
Kind of regretted touching it after

[moseyin]

[The sharp, burning anger is-

...not...alarming.

It's almost startling how unafraid Cloud is after that outburst; shouldn't he be tense, braced for some kind of attack, physical or mental? Shouldn't he have his guard up, ready to fight his way out of this stifling, blank little house? But- no. Sephiroth's never attacked Cloud like this. Even at his ends, near his many deaths, Sephiroth's never run hot with his fury. Every emotion, even his disbelief, has been terrifyingly ice-cold.

Cloud gives the kid a moment to cool off before he replies, his own attitude having since slid away from his tone at the revelation of yet another difference he can latch onto,] I didn't say your allies had to fight for you. Or fight with you.

I meant you need people who know you, and are smart enough to tell when you're acting off. [Turns back to face the outdoors, closing his eyes again.] Who you can trust to knock you upside the head if you start to get lost. People you're willing to trust.

You're not gonna do this on your own. Jenova- [Cloud's lip curls, just a touch.] She works on people who think they're alone.

[moseyin]

Zack. [This time Cloud reaches for Zack's hand, holding it between his own and pulling it into his lap.] What's this about?

[alovelyvoice]

[how rare. no, maybe not so rare anymore, at least not so much as it was at home, but... how special, still. what else could Alicent do but smile back?]

We have a great deal more options available to us here. [peace, perhaps.] What color dragonfly would you like to be?