Give me the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.

[thelongcon]

The Truth Meme



Whether by spell, curse or chemical, your character is now compelled to speak honestly about everything. There's a little wiggle room: all that matters is that all they say are true.



1) Post with your character, (you know the drill) they're now stuck speaking the truth.

2) Others tag in.

Comments

And just *where* do you think you're going?

[moonlitrose]

[Hope Kain doesn't really think he's sneaking out of Baron without being caught. Because Rosa's caught wind that he plans to take a trip and without saying goodbye. It's horrible timing with the coronation and the wedding just a few days away and what in the world could be so desperately important?

Not like she can let her best friend skulk off on some last-minute mission without doing something for him by way of provisions. So she's been baking. If you can call what Rosa does edible. Little fruit pies, just to tide him over.]

Kain!

[There she is, running up from behind and waving. And... what is that smell in that basket she's got? It smells like burnt. (And tastes of salted apples.)]

ahahahhaa perfect XD

[dragoon_pride]

[Kain had hoped to get out of there before anyone noticed. He doesn't want anything to add to his already deep and terrible guilt. He knows they'll protest his leaving, after all. It's easier on everyone if he just leaves without notice.]

[So when Rosa approaches, Kain is tempted to just ignore and keep walking. Except, sigh, he can't do that. The guilt is so unbelievably strong.]

Rosa... I can't stay.

:D

[moonlitrose]

You'd leave without saying goodbye?

[She can't imagine Cecil would be sending him anywhere at this time.]

Is it truly so important? Must you go?

SO EVIL

[dragoon_pride]

Forgive me, Rosa, but I must go. It's for your own good, both you and Cecil.

[He doesn't quite know why he's bothering to explain it to her, but he can't help but want to right now.]

THE MOST DEPRAVED EVER

[moonlitrose]

I don't understand.

[You, bestie, are now getting some wibbleface. Because you are not making a lick of sense.]

There's nothing we need so greatly right now to have you leave.

MWAHAHAHAHAHA YES

[dragoon_pride]

[This is exactly what he'd been afraid of, the reason he'd wanted to get out of here without facing either of them. Kain can't even meet her eye. He looks down in shame.]

You know why I must leave. I'm a traitor, and I've cause too much harm. There's darkness inside me, and I must go strengthen myself to conquer it, Please, Rosa, you must understand... there's a very important reason why I can't be here for your wedding.

[Wow, ok that was more than he'd wanted to tell her. Uh.]

[moonlitrose]

You are no traitor! You are our friend and nothing was your fault.

[Wait.... what? It takes a moment for that last part to sink in, but the moment it does, Rosa pounces on it.]

What do you mean you won't be here for the wedding?!

[Did you mean to upset her? Because rest assured, she's truly distressed and hurt at the moment.]

[dragoon_pride]

...because of what I mentioned. I've a feeling I'll be away for a very long time, Rosa. I'm sorry. I don't belong here with all of you.

And because I... I still...

[He clasps his hand over his mouth so that it comes off all muffled. HE CAN DELAY THE INEVITABLE ALL HE WANTS.]

[moonlitrose]

No, you're wrong. You do belong here. This is your home. You don't have to do anything.

[Welcome to Rosa's stubborn streak. Now that she's dug her heels in, there is nigh on to nothing that will change her mind.]

And I do not believe you have anything to conquer. You are a good man and a good friend. Do not burden yourself so.

[She's pleading, chiding and comforting all rolled into one. Her friend is a hard head but usually will listen to reason.]

[dragoon_pride]

[Too late for that, he's already terribly burdened. Kain sighs heavily, looking downward.]

I was weak, and because I gave in to that weakness, I deserve the worst possible punishment. I wanted to kill Cecil. I sometimes still feel that impulse inside me. And I want... I want...

[Oh dear god no stop. Stop it there, self!]

[moonlitrose]

Kain...

[There is a gentle, but almost bemused, smile coming from Rosa.]

You and Cecil have fought and made up for as long as I have known you both. I know you wouldn't truly wish to harm him. Not really.

[Alas, here is where the deep seated concern steps in.]

What was done to you was cruel, inhuman. [And in some ways made worse by it being done by Cecil's own brother.] I can't imagine how painful it must be for you.

[She was unfortunate witness to some of it and still to think how it must torment her friend...]

[dragoon_pride]

[Kain is undoubtedly tormented, and bothered by letting anyone know it. Least of all Rosa. He wants to appear brave, stern, unaffected by such things to her. He doesn't want to seem weak. He doesn't want pity.]

Rosa, I'm in love with you.

[He blurts out the words this time before he can stop himself.]

[moonlitrose]

[What?!]

[Rosa is stunned. And that's grossly understating the shock and dismay that confession evokes in her. How could she have not seen this? Not realized? Had she an inkling, she would have gently discouraged him from going so far. Never would she have lead him on and the idea that somehow she's paining him now is crushing her heart. No, not her friend, the one so close and dear he's like a brother to her.

She cannot reciprocate those feelings. Her heart belongs to Cecil and it has for years. Kain has known this. How often had she begged his opinion on gowns that would catch Cecil's eye? Why she'd told Kain years ago how very much her beloved meant to her. Surely this is a jest, though not once in her lifetime has Rosa ever known Kain to be any sort of a prankster.

Her eyes start to mist over as a sick feeling settles in the pit of her stomach.]

Kain...

...

...I don't want to hurt you...

[dragoon_pride]

You've not hurt me. These feelings are my own fault. I love you, so deeply, so much more than I've cared for anyone else before. My heart aches so terribly, and I'm miserable, but it's my own...

[He clamps a hand over his mouth, to try and STOP all of this from getting out. Kain is already getting very red-faced and humiliated by all of this as it is. He didn't want her to find out like this. Or find out, ever.]

/wibbles ...okay now I feel mildly guilty

[moonlitrose]

[The more he talks, the worse Rosa feels, especially for Kain. It's horrible and the healer in her wants to fix this, but she knows she can't. There is no balm for unrequited love.]

Does Cecil know?

[She cannot decide which would be worse... Cecil knowing or not knowing.

And suddenly in a flash of insight, she truly realizes what's happening here.]

You're leaving... because of me.

mwahahahahahaha!!! XD I LOVE IT

[dragoon_pride]

[Kain looks even more filled with despair. But he's being honest, he can't hide a thing from her.]

It's because of me, Rosa, and my feelings. I cannot bear the thought of being at the wedding because of this... I'm sorry. Cecil knows nothing of this, and I'd rather you didn't, either.

[But the damage has been done, it's already out. Sigh.]

[moonlitrose]

Oh Kain...

[Her heart is breaking, truly. It would be outright cruel to ask him to stay and yet it feels unjust to watch him exile himself. Not only that, there is the conflict of telling Cecil and making him equally miserable or withholding the truth from him, which she cares not for in the least. A matter to settle once her friend's decision is made.]

I'm so sorry. If I'd known...

[Nothing much would have changed. Her heart's been set on Cecil for years, though perhaps he could have been diverted elsewhere. But no. Of anyone, Rosa understands all too well what it means to love against all odds.]

[dragoon_pride]

If you'd known, there would still be nothing you could do...

[His heart is too set on Rosa, and that isn't about to change anytime soon. No matter how much he wishes he could rid himself of these feelings. It's not as if he wants it to be this way.]

And there's nothing you can do now. That's why it's better that I leave.