AMETHYST

[dramatispersonae]

[You are standing in an amphitheatre constructed of off-white marble with several rows of seats surrounding you on all sides; in the performance space at the bottom is another banquet table, with fourteen different crowns placed upon it. They are, in no particular order:

A jeweled tiara lined with diamonds
A crown of wheat
A faded kokoshnik
A coronet with its jewels missing
A gold diadem
A civic crown made out of oak leaves
A mural crown
A naval crown missing a sail
A hoop crown missing the top insignia
A crown of thorns
A striped nemes
A crown of dandelions
A plain modius
A coronation crown with beading on the side falling off]

Comments

PART ONE

[dramatispersonae]

[Mr. Right's voice echoes quietly off the amphitheatre walls, sounding closer than normal.]

Ladies and jellybeans, it's my pleasure to inform you that you've all been chosen as potential heirs to the throne of your own little kingdom. Isn't that something? Ah, but there's only room for one at the top, so you'll have to make sure you impress me enough to earn that title. We'll find out later on how much potential is really in you. Now I know most of you don't got experience with this sort of thing, so I'll guide you through the process. Think hard about what kinda ruler you'd like to be. King, queen, prince, princess, duke, duchess, marquis, marquise--pick whichever title suits you. I'm fond of "emperor" myself. Regardless, every monarch's gotta have a mark of their autonomy, so your first task is to pick a crown--any crown. Make sure it's one you can hold onto, though--once it's on your head, it won't be easy to keep it. And if you do, make sure you're prepared to carry its weight.

((Each team member present picks a crown from the pile to wear; one team member per crown, please. ONCE YOUR CHARACTER HAS DECIDED ON A CROWN, IT WILL NOT COME OFF. If you arrive past part one, make sure whatever crown you choose is not one that's already been chosen by your teammates.))

DISCUSSION

[dramatispersonae]

DECISION

[dramatispersonae]

Re: DISCUSSION

[repeatrequiem]

A crown...

[ Considers them seriously, a little soft eyed ]

Re: DISCUSSION

[euphanasia]

... Well, this looks interesting!

Re: DISCUSSION

[featherfetch]

. . .

I don't really want to be a ruler, though.

Re: DISCUSSION

[euphanasia]

Ah... It's just pretend though... right?

Re: DISCUSSION

[repeatrequiem]

The tiara would suit you.

Re: DISCUSSION

[euphanasia]

Ah... do you think so?

[she picks it up delicately...]

Re: DISCUSSION

[featherfetch]

I suppose. . .

[checking out the less glitzy crowns]

Re: DISCUSSION

[euphanasia]

[is holding the tiara for now, looks pretty calm compared to lately]

Re: DISCUSSION

[repeatrequiem]

Yeah. You already look very regal.

[ Meanwhile...! Teito considers... the crown of thorns... ]

Re: DISCUSSION

[featherfetch]

Is it alright if I take one of the simpler ones?

Re: DISCUSSION

[euphanasia]

Thank you...

[she glances at him and watches him consider]

Re: DISCUSSION

[featherfetch]

Something like this one?

[indicated the civic crown]

Re: DISCUSSION

[euphanasia]

I think that'd suit Pascal very well.

Re: DISCUSSION

[repeatrequiem]

That's fine. It's about what ruler you'd prefer to be, right?

Re: DISCUSSION

[repeatrequiem]

I don't think I'd be able to carry a burden of a more valued crown just yet. Besides that, these two seem unlikely to be picked by other teams.

[ Wheat or thorns hmmm ]

Re: DISCUSSION

[featherfetch]

I don't want to be a ruler at all.

Re: DISCUSSION

[featherfetch]

Ah. . . it's all a little strange.

Re: DISCUSSION

[repeatrequiem]

Then that's more reason to chose a simpler crown. Though... it's not bad, to be a leader for those who need one. Maybe instead of thinking about ruling, decide how you would lead others if you're in that position?

Re: DISCUSSION

[euphanasia]

...

I think Teito would be dashing with a wheat crown.

Re: DISCUSSION

[euphanasia]

Maybe... but games usually are.

Re: DECISION

[euphanasia]

[took the tiara]

Re: DISCUSSION

[repeatrequiem]

T-thank you! But... I'd want to be a ruler who... doesn't care about status or what looks good. I'd want the most humble crown. Maybe that speaks of my selfishness, though.