I wonder if Reused NPC will post all the super long confessions at the end. Also, I apologize for the length of my my first one.
I will, although I’ll probably post them nearer the, well, end, so that as a part of the remainder, the post would only have three or four confessions as opposed to a full seven. I might try to instill some of the longer, but not too long, ones on the way there though.
Please do this next year. If you don’t, I might!
I just want to say I am really enjoying this. And looking forward to speculation on mine. Thanks for doing it.
I agree. This is a LOT of fun. Thank you for doing it.
It is popular for the same reasons as the other threads about your character background and some such - you get to do some commitment-free RPing, with a peanut gallery and some helpful writing prompts to begin with. All thanks to you ;)
Nonsense. Some would rather jump into an incinerator if the alternative is Notability. Probably more efficient, too.
edited by Estelle Knoht on 11/9/2017
Definitely more efficient than grinding making waves. And when TtH takes away your burns, you’re not normally annoyed by it.
[quote=Reused NPC]
Firm and boldly slanted, but meticulously adherent to the lines: [quote]I was almost certain that I knew, when she mentioned ‘other honeys.’ But I had to be certain. I had to see for myself how deep the rot at Court went. And so I went with her.
I knew that they craved the red honey, but I had been so repelled by viewing the manner of its collection that I never asked myself why. Yet when I tasted it, I knew.
To be another person, live another life, see things through fresh new eyes as for the first time: a first kiss; a first broken bone; a first sight of the color yellow…
And underneath, low enough to be easily ignored, the screaming of a brain in torment. I shall never forgive the Empress for allowing red honey to be served at the Palace.
I shall never forgive the Princess for giving it to me. And I shall never forgive myself for liking it.
It was only the once. I thought that I could not remember that night, that taste. But I shall never forget.[/quote][/quote]
I know exactly who wrote this. It’s no secret he doesn’t agree with red honey (and the process behind it), but, oh, the scandal…
You say Scandal, I hear Sapho! But that is most certainly wrong for this confession. I had a former protege whose first impression to me was profound fury about red honey, and I can’t quite shake off the association to make a guess.
I would be quite thrilled if you elaborate on your guess, though!
edited by Estelle Knoht on 11/9/2017
Don’t mind me if you want to keep discussing the red honey confession, but we have a third day of confessions incoming…
With a left-hander’s distinctive slant: [quote] A beautiful woman once seduced a close relative of mine. I became suspicious and did some investigating; soon I discovered she was actually an assassin hired to kill him. Because he was so much in love with her, I feared informing him might irreparably damage our relationship and therefore said nothing. Eventually he realized the truth and foiled her attempt, though not without incurring some damage, physically as well as emotionally.
The close relative and I are always open and honest with each other, but to this day this is the one secret I’ve always kept from him. [/quote]
In neat cursive (with many loops and stylized capitals) but oddly impersonal: [quote]I like to tell people that I am happy here. That everything that happens in the Neath is well in hand and in my favour. The truth? I’d much rather have my brother than any of the Neathy delights that wait for me here. Alas this is the only path left for me… I am quite sorry it came to this.[/quote]
In plain, neat handwriting: [quote]A dear friend seeks to hunt the Vake no matter the cost. I am a dedicated agent of the Teeth. I do not know what to tell her, let alone when or how.[/quote]
In small, neat, and remarkably unremarkable handwriting: [quote]I don’t recall. I chose to forget.[/quote]
Formally typewrit: [quote]Some wish to support the regime. Some wish to dismantle it. I want to supplant it, and rule eternally. Hubris is a cowards’ word.[/quote]
In handwriting described to me as "sloppy": [quote]I married this beautiful bohemian lady - a model, I think, or something - for one reason only. Now, when the lady of the well asks why do I seek the Name, I can reply "it’s cheaper than a divorce".
Sorry, bohemian lady, I love gallows humor, not you.[/quote]
And finally, in impeccable, but rather tiny handwriting: [quote]I’ve been in the Neath for three-hundred years. I’ve been a Tomb-Colonist for two-hundred and fifty. In those first fifty years, I was a semi-notorious and thoroughly ruthless murderer. Someone paid me a fortune to poison a Master. It did not end well for me, I am now in bandages. It ended even worse for my employer. [/quote]
Red Honey Guy is DRAKE?! I wondered, but…well I didn’t realized he’d used the stuff! I know he abhors the Princess…I guess this is just one more reason why!
Right you are. This is THE reason why Hieronymus Drake abhors the Princess - he doesn’t even really mind her attempt to feed him to her sister.
I believe that he confessed the story to Mademoiselle, which is why Slyblue knows. All but the last part - he had genuinely blanked out the memory of that night until he saw the Princess at dinner in Port Carnelian.
And here I was, trying to keep Drake’s identity secret and Estelle entertained! I guess the secret’s out.
But please, do call her Madeline :)
Sapho is a cinnamon roll that must be protected at all cost. It is known.
[quote=Reused NPC]
In neat cursive (with many loops and stylized capitals) but oddly impersonal: [quote]I like to tell people that I am happy here. That everything that happens in the Neath is well in hand and in my favour. The truth? I’d much rather have my brother than any of the Neathy delights that wait for me here. Alas this is the only path left for me… I am quite sorry it came to this.[/quote][/quote]
This one is Shy’s (Not Shylarah’s, confusing as it might be) Keilios! My favorite probably human being of indistinct gender. He’s such an odd case–His brother isn’t dead. He’s gone. Just gone.
edited by Slyblue on 11/9/2017
Aha, I see Anchovies’ confession in this batch.
Wow, day three and already half of my confessions have been read! I’m loving this so far, and can’t wait to delve deeper into the players’ characters. Points, and maybe even a bit extra on the side, to whoever can figure out which confessions belongs to who of my characters.
edited by Sir Joseph Marlen on 11/9/2017
[quote=Slyblue][quote=Reused NPC]
In neat cursive (with many loops and stylized capitals) but oddly impersonal: [quote]I like to tell people that I am happy here. That everything that happens in the Neath is well in hand and in my favour. The truth? I’d much rather have my brother than any of the Neathy delights that wait for me here. Alas this is the only path left for me… I am quite sorry it came to this.[/quote][/quote]
This one is Shy’s (Not Shylarah’s, confusing as it might be) Keilios! My favorite probably human being of indistinct gender. He’s such an odd case–His brother isn’t dead. He’s gone. Just gone.[/quote]
You’re probably the only one who would have actually picked out Kel’s confession. As for the name I go by Shy pretty much everywhere else with the exception of the group of us. As for my lovely character one day they will find their brother and all hell shall break loose, as one does when they find their long lost family members.
[quote=Sara Hysaro]Aha, I see Anchovies’ confession in this batch.[/quote]I’m not a snuffer! The rumors are false!
eats a candle
Not a snuffer!
cross-references the Directory post while conferring with their raven advisor
"Hmmm, interesting…Just give me a little longer and I may actually crack one of these confessions…"[li]
edited by Six Handed Merchant on 11/10/2017
Wow; I never knew that directory existed! I shall add myself tonight.
I should add myself too…I meant to, but then I got sidetracked. That was months ago.