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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.

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

Very similar. I would not go so far as to say we’re the same. [ But he looked amused, even a little flattered, that Quattro thought they were so similar. That he saw his better qualities echoed in Zechs. ]

[ Thoughtfully, stretching his leg a little under Quattro’s touch; ] I think it’s often said that fear of being perceived by others is a common thing. If that is true, I would argue it isn’t embarrassing at all.

I also feel a conflict between wanting to be acknowledged for my talents, and wanting to simply exist as myself and not as the symbols I’ve come to represent to various people.

Not quite the same, but in so many ways, we are.

[Quattro manages to get the wings around his face to relax, and reaches up to settle his sunglasses back into place where they were knocked slightly askew. He has to concede that they aren't completely the same, even if in many ways they are the same.]

I feel bad for you, that you've been dragged out of whatever anonymity you had after Libra. I wish you'd been truly able to free yourself from the cage it seems your name and face have become.

A caged bird is merely a plaything for others. You deserve better, despite the fact that you seem keen on punishing yourself, and drag your cage with you even here.

I deserve to give back to the world I’ve so wounded, Quattro. The people demand justice, and I’ve escaped them even in my reality. It won’t be indefinite.

But I hadn’t intended to bring the cage with me. This place hasn’t let me break free of it. [ Zechs sighed. ] I am tired of speaking on it, in fact.

I don't believe there's any real justice to be had in such a situation, but anything you can give back to the world you've wounded won't be through your suffering.

[Quattro rubs Zechs' leg a little more, and slips his hand down to seek contact with scarred skin]

You use your scars as an excuse to keep yourself further apart from people. Their source haunts you, and I know the knee bothers you and slows you down- I'm sure you've noticed I press you in ways that take advantage of your knee often when we fence. I wish you could see yourself the way I do and admire only the result of your efforts to hone your body and your incredible resilience, but I'd be happy if you could merely look at yourself and not see terrible reminders.

[Quattro's most obvious scar is on his forehead, he could easily wear his hair in a way that hides it, but instead he shows it off to the world.]

It would be different if they were justly earned. These are the result of my mistakes in judgment, my weakness in character, and my failure to die.

[ Zechs sighed a little again. ] You’ve implied I’ve kept them on purpose. I honestly not thought of using some means here to be rid of them. It’s been an oversight on my part - and I cannot say why I’ve failed to consider it.

For the same reason you find it difficult to ask for what you want, or difficult to accept your own better qualities. I know what it's like to not want to be alone with my own thoughts, I'm not surprised you avoid thinking of yourself.

I am unfortunately not so selfish that I'll ask you to heal them because I want you to go to the hot springs with me, or the naked dance parties next to the river. As much as you indulge my selfish desires, even you must have your limits. I hate how I feel compelled to be honest that the reasons I wish for you to heal are not solely for your own benefit, although my belief that it will help you move past what you were and grow is genuine.

[ Wry; ] And here a moment ago we were implying I was thinking of myself far too much. [ Sigh; ] But I believe you're correct.

[ Blinked. ] I'd be far more inclined to visit the hot springs than a dance, regardless of the dress code. But there would be no harm in indulging those desires, Quattro, awkwardness never harmed anyone, even here. There is no reason to feel shame for having multiple reasons for wishing someone to improve and heal.

[ Zechs was frowning, however. He's bidden to say; ] I have difficulties asking for help.

You are more than talented enough to both speak of yourself more than is polite and not think of yourself as much as you should.

It's truly a pity you're not inclined to dancing. I'm certain with your physical prowess and grace that you'd be magnificent to see.

[Quattro gives Zechs a sad smile at his confession about his difficulties asking for help.]

Another area we differ; I remember when you thought I was injured and that I was lying about being unharmed. I thought your reaction was based on thinking of someone who would have lied, and not admitted they needed help. I've become quite certain since then that the person you were thinking of was yourself.

That is incredibly flattering, and while a stranger's compliment isn't that likely to persuade me - you are my friend, and you can sway me. [ A bit chagrined, because really? Praise him and he'll do as he asks, is that what he's essentially saying? ] I feel as if you're already armed with far too much ammunition against me, but here we are.

[ And then a small wince. ] I wasn't thinking specifically of myself - but I was thinking other soldiers were likely to behave as I've done, so perhaps the distinction is meaningless. I can't tell you why this has been a difficulty for me, but it's something I've been aware of long since before I arrived here.

I quite enjoy swaying you, Zechs, and I try not to push too much. I enjoy the parts of you that are solid and unyielding, that makes it all the more gratifying that you're willing to bend for me some of the time.

We could dance in private. If it's truly something you have avoided, I want to watch you learn something new. To admire your skill not only for its elegance when mastered, but the speed at which you can achieve it.

[That is so ridiculously sappy, Quattro can't handle it. It's sheer force of will that keeps him from trying to hide his face again.]

And I trust that you won't attempt to push past where I won't yield. It would not work, and I would lose some of my respect for you. [ Perfectly blunt again. He sighed. ] I would at least be far more polite than this curse would dictate.

[ There's another small blush. ] It is not as if I do not know how to dance as an entire category - but I doubt these escapades at the river involve the formal movements I'm familiar with. You do have me square in your sights, it seems, enticing me with learning something new. I want to show you how quickly I can pick up such a skill.

So, yes. I would learn how to dance informally without appearing entirely foolish with you.

There's a part of me that likes the idea of such an impossible sounding challenge, but I value your friendship much more than the fleeting thrill of success.

You'd make a delightful figure performing the waltz or tango, I wouldn't mind a more traditional and structured dance with you. The style at the river was new to me as well- the dance floors where I'm from, the more informal ones have a very particular style to them.

Zechs, I find it hard to imagine you appearing foolish even if you tried. That's a competition you would certainly lose.

[There's a small laugh that accompanies the statement as Quattro decides to set aside the leg he has been massaging and reach for Zechs' other leg to see if he can get away with giving similar attention there.]

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