dramatispersonae

The broad field narrows to a small clearing. In the distance, there are the rustles and chirps of the forest.

These kinds of games had ended badly before.

[ANYWAY]

So, we have to pick.

[...nodding]

We should be cunning. Pick three harmless and pious-seeming virtues, then fill in the blank one with something strong and dangerous.

[if it is a bad game he's got his doubts, but]

Charity, mercy, faith?

Yes, I find those acceptable. Then, for the blank one...

[he hesitates, considering]

[considers also]

What are you thinking?

Strength?

And the explanation?

Do we need an explanation? Strength stands well enough for itself.

...Alright. That it?

Edited 2015-01-15 01:54 (UTC)

That should serve well enough.

Let's get this over with.