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Truth Meme
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.
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Some peace was found. She brought me seeds to plant. They're doing well.
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It sounds like she's not the one carrying the discomfort.
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[And ah, it took her a moment to get the inference behind that statement, and she glances at him.] I don't mean to say I am not uncomfortable. But Rin deserves a good life free of more pain. She's already been through enough. I am a complication and a reminder.
[And apparently prone to attempted murder.]
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Yes.
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Then that is a hurdle you must overcome. Otherwise you are going to wilt.
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You didn't ask why. [Not a statement she would normally bluntly make, but hey, today is (forcibly) special.] I appreciate that.
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[But nOw yOu mAkE hEr ThInK aBoUt It--]
I know that the things I have done cannot just be forgotten, but I thought I could at least... set them aside here. Try for a life where such things are not expected. But I am also told that I am a villain's wife, and thus that is what I will always be, no matter my actions.
I think the person who told me that has a very narrow world view. I set out to prove him wrong and I end up nearly killing a child. So I don't... know what to do.
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We are all of us imperfect creatures. When you find yourself at a standstill, the best thing to do is better. You know how it feels now to nearly kill a child. Are you less likely to try again, with that knowledge going forward?
[It's a grim question, but the important ones often are.]
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Were I in my right mind, I'd not have tried the first time. Even at my worst--
...at my worst, she intervened in my attempt to kill a man. I refused to go through her. I don't kill children.
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...it's her, she's a loser.]
It was... an emotional reaction. I couldn't control myself. I didn't want to control myself. [That gives her pause.]
I think it's the only time I've ever had such a reaction. [Said with some dread; a woman who's spent her life restraining herself. The loss of control is more frightening than the attempted murder, all things considered.
...never mind. She's answering the question.] Unless you're using a blade, death can take a long time. Drowning a girl takes minutes. My rage... couldn't blind me for that long. And I care about her well being.
[Probably helps nobody could actually drown in that river (most pathetic attempted murder ever) but Makie doesn't actually know that part.]
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He considers all of that for a handful of moments, rolling the words over in his mind. It's a lot, that's true. But it's important for these things to be laid bare. Wounds you hide without treating can only fester.]
Is that not an answer on its own? You were lost in your emotions for a time, but you saw through what was happening and found yourself before it was too late. You learned. You spared her. To me, what matters most is the final choice, whether the scales tip towards life or death. Those who live can decide to forgive you. For those you spare, you can more easily forgive yourself.
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What if I can't next time?
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But I suppose that is correct, in all manner of things. It won't be different here.
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May I be especially candid with you?
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[But she's just bracing herself regardless.]
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[Go the heck outside.]
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For a moment, Makie just stares, lips parted slightly in some faint surprise. He's picked his words in a language she well understands.
Then she smiles a little.]
I see. I had meant merely to make life easier for Rin, but I see the point you make. [She did, after all, spend many months here without trying to murder the girl. Including when they were stuck in a library together and Rin told her he was dead and she killed him like a dog. Fun times.
She doesn't feel particularly like leaving her house right this second to frolic in the trees, but. She can work up to it. ]
Perhaps I'll resume my playing in Never Fade. That served a purpose, and I shouldn't abandon it. [And it's a place Rin never goes. She can work up to that part.]
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He smiles gently at her suggestion, obviously approving before he even speaks.]
I think that's a wonderful idea. Don't wait too long, else you might never do it. But here's my suggestion: just before you think you might be ready for it, you do it then.
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[She reaches out to scritch the kitten before it can fall asleep in with its face in the bowl.] And to find supplies for this one as well. Its well being should not be at the behest of my moods and inclinations.
[There, see if she frames it as 'for the cat' she can probably do this.]
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[Since she seems concerned about bothering people, let's nip that in the bud a little bit.]
And you can expect me to check in more, going forward.
[YOU'RE ON HIS RADAR, prepare for friendship.]
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