SAPPHIRE

[dramatispersonae]

The small cabin is no longer empty; instead, it's full of simple wooden chairs and a few tables. One table is stacked with baskets of ripe fruit; as for the others...

On one, scrolls bearing messages appear out of nowhere. On the other rests a single scroll and a quill pen to write on it. The top of the scroll reads, "Tell me what you believe in." The rest is empty space, waiting to be written on.

Comments

DISCUSS

[dramatispersonae]

Re: DISCUSS

[appleofhiseye]

That's a rather broad question.

[but pondering the scroll]

Re: DISCUSS

[glorious]

[hello there.]

...Was nothing more specific than that given?

Re: DISCUSS

[appleofhiseye]

It doesn't seem like it. And we aren't in the Ring, so it isn't really a game either. Perhaps she's just curious.

Re: DISCUSS

[glorious]

Then it's likely an honest question, even if she may not be fully aware of what's she's asking.

Re: DISCUSS

[appleofhiseye]

I think she knows what she's asking. She wants a chance to scoff at everyone.

[unimpressed...]

Re: DISCUSS

[glorious]

Is that it...? Has she made it a habit?

Re: DISCUSS

[appleofhiseye]

Sort of. I don't know how to explain it; I don't think she means anything bad by it, but she's been cynical and sour about everything. I told her that even if things are bad, that's no reason to not enjoy the little moments, but she seems content with judging our actions all she likes. I'd like to find a way for her to see the little things, but you can't help someone if they don't want to help themselves.

Re: DISCUSS

[glorious]

She wouldn't ask for this if there wasn't some part of her that was looking for help. It sounds more as though her role is continually attempting to reassert herself, but i's difficult to know how we can handle that with a thing like this.

[a pause]

I do think it's safe to say that we would all believe that the little things are important and have worth, even if we place value in different little things. We could offer personal examples and invite her to see them for herself. If she's genuinely looking to broaden her horizons, then she'll likely accept.

Re: DISCUSS

[appleofhiseye]

Did you have something in mind?

Re: DISCUSS

[glorious]

All of us currently present enjoy plants, and she seems to have had an affinity for fruits. I think we could approach things through that sort of angle. Perhaps even invite her for some time in the greenhouse.

Re: DISCUSS

[appleofhiseye]

So she can take a look around? It does sound like a good start.

Re: DISCUSS

[telepathetically]

Pass.

Re: DISCUSS

[appleofhiseye]

You don't want to share?

Re: DISCUSS

[telepathetically]

Not really. I don't have happy beliefs.

Re: DISCUSS

[appleofhiseye]

I'd like to hear them anyways, though.

Re: DISCUSS

[telepathetically]

Do you WANT to get depressed and/or angry?

Re: DISCUSS

[appleofhiseye]

I could give you a hug if you need it.

Re: DISCUSS

[telepathetically]

You can probably guess most of it... just go backwards off the stuff I DON'T believe in.

[like hope]

Re: DISCUSS

[appleofhiseye]

Most of the time it just seems like you say you don't believe it than actually not believing, though.

Re: DISCUSS

[telepathetically]

No, a lot of things really do suck.

Re: DISCUSS

[appleofhiseye]

[THINKS]


I don't suck, right?

MESSAGES

[dramatispersonae]

Characters who have reached their happy endings or who are Legacy-questing elsewhere can send a single message to the current team saying what they think the team should believe in.

SUBMIT

[dramatispersonae]

As a team, submit a short description of the ideals you hold by 11pmEST on Monday, December 1st. (You can submit it earlier if you want, so long as you've gotten input from as much of the team as possible.)

Re: SUBMIT

[appleofhiseye]

The little things in life, and a few of the larger ones; the significance of love; the importance of free will and individuals; the necessity of choice; and that people will do what they can to reach out with kindness.