Voicetesting an OC, God help me

[stillgreen]

[Rhiannon leans forward, barely restrained anger flashing across her face.]

I don't think you understand. What I must do is not only about avenging my parents, but also protecting my country. [Keep telling yourself that, Rhiannon.] I don't have time to play your games. And even if I did, I would not choose a frozen wasteland or some piece of metal floating in space to do so.

No. I will not go. [It doesn't quite work like that, Rhi-]

You are dismissed. Go, before I follow the order with flame.

[/sigh]

Comments

[veneno]

It is easier to tell the sun not rise then it is to change their opinion, most times.

[stillgreen]

There is stubbornness and then there is stupidity; this is very near the line.

[veneno]

With them, it stands one in the same. They push past any sane point.

[woodking]

You shall find that orders - as with most things - rarely change their minds.

[stillgreen]

[And this one...is entirely to otherworldly to be human. Her mind flicks to what she knows of the Fae and she answers him carefully, looking at him rather like he's a wild tiger that someone just placed in her living room.]

Then what would you suggest?

[woodking]

Other than to resign yourself to their whims?

[stillgreen]

That is not an option.

[woodking]

You may attempt to withdraw your voice, to refuse to speak in the worst case. Unfortunately it does not always work; frequently they have ways to force you.

[bird_brain]

I am not sure that this one will listen to you.

[stillgreen]

Still, I have to make an effort.

[bird_brain]

Of course. I'd think of less of anyone who didn't.

[drivenbatty]

...You must be new.

[stillgreen]

[In every sense of the term, friend.] And what do you mean by that?

[drivenbatty]

I mean exactly what I said. But I'm guessing what you actually want is a clarification, not a translation?

[The man-bat's mouth curls into something resembling a smile. His tone is gently teasing rather than pedantic. He gestures expansively with a wing/arm.]

Refusing to play their games isn't an option. You learn that early, I'm afraid. Not to mention that by venting here, you're already playing her games.

[latibule]

Were it only so easy.

[stillgreen]

I don't run from a challenge. [Except, yes, she does. That's her whole storyline.]

[latibule]

Then you are a fool. Not every challenge can be overcome, and flight is not always cowardly.