TRUTH OR DARE IC Edition Black Friday Special

[chronosynthesis]

TRUTH. OR. DARE.

We know how this works.
Characters ask other characters the fated question, and they have to answer truthfully or commit to the dare.
Shenanigans.

Comments

[chronosynthesis]

I do not even consider going after the miracles to be a terrible idea in and of itself. Especially after finding the first one only solidified their existence for everyone. But there was little idea how to actually use them to protect the carnival. And she knew that we were being pursued by the Huntsman in addition to the Courts! There should have been preparations with the expectation we would be found so that we could escape.

[It's becoming a bit of a rant with the way Syrlya's gesturing around, but he's so frustrated. They knew the hunt was coming, so he doesn't understand why she wasn't ready to take them and go, and instead proceeded to... panic and split, or something, blocking them from the safety of the carnival completely.

This stuff is why he doesn't relax.]

[kingsroads]

That's one of the reasons why I trust Ignatius, [ Strange explains, just falling into the bitching and moaning with Syrlya because oh my god, same hat. ] He knew as much about the Huntsman as we did. And yet when the time came and the Ringmaster literally fell apart, he pulled himself together and tried to protect us as best he could. He's done more for keeping us safe than she has.

[chronosynthesis]

Just one of them? [Is that teasing in his tone.]

Yes, despite everything he chose to stay as our ally even though he had little reason to invest in the whole Carnival's protection... I admit, I hadn't expected it.

[kingsroads]

I did. He came back for me when I was captured in Eden. And considering how the carnival acted to save him when he was captured, I think Ignatius views all of us as worthy of protection, not just me.

[chronosynthesis]

Well, I would rather have someone like him on our side than against it.

I believe it's your turn to pick. Truth or dare?

[kingsroads]

Truth.

[chronosynthesis]

Hm... how do you really feel about Ignatius now? [This game is for bullying.] Personally.

[kingsroads]

Mostly? Vindicated. Thanks to that Polaris nonsense, I haven't gotten enough opportunity to say 'I told you so'—which I fully intend to do so, by the way. [ he motherfuckin TOLD YOU SOOOOOOO. ]

From the start I said that Ignatius wasn't like other fae. He respected me, he wasn't sadistic, and most importantly, he could be trusted. I put my trust in him and gave him a chance, even when other carnival members thought I was mad or enthralled. His actions have proved my point. He has gone above and beyond the call of duty and proven just what a wonderful, caring, honest sort of man he is.

Of course, I do wish that his aspect hadn't changed. Ignatius may say that Creation is an impartial force or what have you, but I still think it's rather stupid. [ forces of nature can be dumb, that's the story and he is sticking to it. ]

[chronosynthesis]

[Syrlya is pretty sure smug vindication is pushing the 'don't praise yourself' envelope, but he'll let it pass this time.]

But that was something that no one could take at your word. It was something that needed to be proven with his own actions.

... I have not seen how he is taking that, though I heard from Zangetsu what occurred.

[kingsroads]

That does not change the fact that he was never the monster certain members of the carnival wished him to be.

[ As for the Ignatius question, ] With regards to the aspect change, I believe that Ignatius is still somewhat traumatized about the matter. He has every right to be, of course, but...if I may be blunt, it's a shitty feeling knowing that someone is hurting and you cannot do anything to fix it. I doubt he has fully accepted what happened to him.

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I know it is. This is... [He looks at his crystal hand, flexing it.] Many of us will have to cope with having our bodies very deeply violated by this. And for some it will be much harder to cope.

No one can fix this. But perhaps we can help those that need it, cope.

[kingsroads]

He knows I'm there for him. [ Strange says, with a shrug. There's a wry smile before he adds, ]

And hopefully by now he's realized how stubborn I can be. I will try to help him, whether he wants it or not.

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I didn't mean to force yourself onto someone who does not want your assistance, Ignatius included.