Volume 2

[thrillofchase]

Hello again everyone. In my last entry I had you all try to guess my name. Some of you were able to guess right off the bat, whereas some of you apparently had never been told bedtime stories before. In any case, my name is Prince Charming. Most of you may recognize me for my various appearances in several Walt Disney films.

Comments

[whee_go_boom]

How selfless of you.

[thrillofchase]

Oh, I fully intend to be a good mayor who acts in the interest of the people. After all, a bad mayor will get forced out of office and lose access to the funds.

[whee_go_boom]

Fullmetal is actually correct in his understanding of the situation, for once. Politics are but useless bureaucracy -- if you truly are after the funds, there are more direct methods of accessing them, if you are determined enough.

[thrillofchase]

I appreciate the suggestion Mr. Kimbley.

However, I am only one man. To try and take those funds by force is suicide. My way gives me riches, and interesting way to spend my free time.

[whee_go_boom]

I find it is more a matter of will than a matter of mortality. Death overtakes one only if allowed.

Oh? You have an unusual concept of interesting. Still, each to their own, I suppose.

[thrillofchase]

As Fables, our immortality has a direct positive correlation with our popularity among the mundy's. I may be Prince Charming, but If I try and take the position by force, my enemies will include Snow White and the Big Bad Wolf. I'll stick with the less violent option.

I used to run a country, so running an underground community will be just like old times.

[whee_go_boom]

So, you are dependent on the goodwill of others for your survival? Fascinating.

Still, that would mean the same is true of the others. But if I recall your archetype correctly, you are quite devoted to 'noble' principles.

Itching to take up the royal mantle once more, I see. Though whether you will succeed is still in question, Prince.

Battle of the polite smirking assholes. Awesome.

[thrillofchase]

I don't know how it works exactly. All I know is that I saw my ex-wife get shot through the head, then make a complete recovery after a year in the hospital.

I prefer the term 'occasional tendencies' then principles, but yes, that's a good way of putting it.

Well, there's only one way to find out. Isn't there Mr. Kimbley?

Yes, so much. It is ON.

[whee_go_boom]

Unusual indeed. Though I must admit that is not quite to the standards of healing I have witnessed before, but interesting nevertheless. Perhaps the "goodwill" provides a source of energy, seemingly intangible, from what you have said.

Not so noble as your title would suggest, then? Or do you not adhere so strongly to the stories?

Indeed there is.

Have you many rivals for the post?

Bring it Bomberman.

[thrillofchase]

What kind of healing have you seen that surpasses that which causes someone to survive a bullet wound to the head?

Let's just say the stories only cover so much. For instance, they neglect to mention my threee divorces.

Well, technically my only rival would be the post's current holder, King Cole. However, in actuallity, the one who makes all the decisions, the one who is the real mayor is his deputy, Snow White.

As you wish, your Highness. Just be ready.

[whee_go_boom]

The kind that extends to decapitation and other such normally debilitating ailments. Still, it applies to a select few -- though many seek such immortality. I have heard it isn't indestructible, however.

Hmm. What other points of interest have the stories neglected, then?

From my research, and your previous riddle, that would be one of your ex-wives, no?

Pfffft. Charming killed Bluebeard. Fucking BLUEBEARD!! Bring it ON!!!!

[thrillofchase]

I'm sure our healing abilities extends to that as well, though no one really wants to test it.

The whole, invasion and forced out of your homelands situation.

Yes indeed. And out of all of them, she enjoys disliking me the most.

[whee_go_boom]

Only a proper experiment could verify such a thing. Have you none with scientific curiosity amongst your ranks?

Yes, the stories do tend to gloss over such things, I suppose.

My, my. A rather unfortunate coincidence for you.