scene 36

[charmedillusion]

I'm going to miss running around telling people I'm the princess

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[playstheblues]

You can ask him yourself, Sarah.

[charmedillusion]

Hmm? Oh, no, I don't mean the one we know. I meant the one in the fairy tales I had at home.

They're different, I realize that now.

[playstheblues]

Are they?

[charmedillusion]

It's like what you once said - some things came in clearer than others. The message didn't always come through the right way.

I thought so, at least.

[dresden4hire]

I think real life can be built on a beautiful lie though. In fact, in my world, most of everything is built on a basis of... denial.

[charmedillusion]

But is that right?

[dresden4hire]

It depends. Part of the reason we keep the lie up is for their own protection, people en mass just aren't ready to deal with certain things, sometimes.

[charmedillusion]

Oh. I see. You take on more responsibility so they can have more safety.

Is that fair for you, though?

[thexgoblinxking]

...That was one of your stories, wasn't it?

[charmedillusion]

That was my story yesterday.

Thank you, by the way. For saving my life.

[thexgoblinxking]

That isn't what I meant, Sarah.

...Try not to lose it again.

[charmedillusion]

Oh - yes, I have that story. It's been sitting on my shelf at home since...I'm not even sure, but I've had it for years.

I'll take that as a "you're welcome."

[foxy_physician]

Snow White, Sarah-san?

[charmedillusion]

Yes, have you ever read it?

[foxy_physician]

No, I'm afraid I haven't . . .

[charmedillusion]

Oh. I'll have to tell you the story one day.

Were you affected yesterday, too?

[fowlprodigy]

Fairy tales can teach us much about ourselves.

Private//Unhackable

Are you alright?

[charmedillusion]

Wise words, Misi. Well said.

Private // Unhackable

I'm sorry, do I sound bad?

[fowlprodigy]

That was part of their original intent. To teach lessons.

Private//Unhackable

I...read your private words. You seem upset.

[charmedillusion]

I think so. I think they're meant to inspire us, too. To remind us of what's best in us and what we're capable of.

Private // Unhackable

You did what??

[ooc: Have a completely mortified big sister. :D?]