Written By Karadoc
May 30, 2017, 3:08 p.m.(7/22/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Harper
Well said. Not enough on either side thinking this way.
Written By Harper
May 30, 2017, 2:31 p.m.(7/22/1006 AR)
Words, words, words. I get laid up with summer snifflesnorts and when I get back silkypants are all into the scent of their flowery-scented verbal excreta.
Dry truth is: don't be a twat-biscuit to other folks 'cause of bein' different.
Dry truth is: don't be a twat-biscuit to other folks 'cause of bein' different.
Written By Juliana
May 30, 2017, 2:24 p.m.(7/21/1006 AR)
On the nature of caring, since it seems to be an issue of interest today:
While it is all well and good to have a pragmatic outlook on the empathy of others, is there not also an argument to be made for the practice of empathy? Certainly a person might not give two silvers if someone loses a valued object, but surely that same person could take a moment to place themselves in the other's shoes and consider that loss?
Alternatively, if someone were to become upset because something that offends them on a deeply personal level, might they too not take a moment to look outside themselves and see the triggering event for what it is? Done in good nature with no intended malice?
All good conversations to be had and thoughts to think, at least for one as fabulous and frivolous as I.
While it is all well and good to have a pragmatic outlook on the empathy of others, is there not also an argument to be made for the practice of empathy? Certainly a person might not give two silvers if someone loses a valued object, but surely that same person could take a moment to place themselves in the other's shoes and consider that loss?
Alternatively, if someone were to become upset because something that offends them on a deeply personal level, might they too not take a moment to look outside themselves and see the triggering event for what it is? Done in good nature with no intended malice?
All good conversations to be had and thoughts to think, at least for one as fabulous and frivolous as I.
Written By Mirari
May 30, 2017, 2:16 p.m.(7/21/1006 AR)
Speaking as a courtesan and a former Whisper, I'm quite glad that Whisper will no longer be holding "date" auctions. The few days I was asked to participate I declined. It isn't because it's *actual* slavery, and anyone commenting with sarcasm and rolling their eyes about the subject is missing the point.
What we do, what we think about, prepares ourselves for future actions. Today it's a charity event all in good fun, that all the participants enjoy and agreed to. Tomorrow there's a participant who gets "bought" by someone they can't stand but they feel obligated to spend an evening with them, nonetheless. Even though traditionally a Whisper can decline any client they chose. After that, there's a young girl or boy who has just joined Whisper and isn't really comfortable with it but everyone else is doing it-- so they feel pressured.
It's a slow descent into discomfort, but the audience is so used to what is going on they no longer care.
Let alone the fact that I'm rather certain people would see these auctions and think that they'd be getting a different sort of company from the Whisper than the Whisper actually wants to give.
There are plenty of different ways to use a Whisper's skillsets to bring charity about. I applaud Softest Whisper Larissa for having the courage to notice the dangerous of something "all in good fun" and stop it. I also applaud Prince Mason Grayson for stating his concerns publically, something I never did.
What we do, what we think about, prepares ourselves for future actions. Today it's a charity event all in good fun, that all the participants enjoy and agreed to. Tomorrow there's a participant who gets "bought" by someone they can't stand but they feel obligated to spend an evening with them, nonetheless. Even though traditionally a Whisper can decline any client they chose. After that, there's a young girl or boy who has just joined Whisper and isn't really comfortable with it but everyone else is doing it-- so they feel pressured.
It's a slow descent into discomfort, but the audience is so used to what is going on they no longer care.
Let alone the fact that I'm rather certain people would see these auctions and think that they'd be getting a different sort of company from the Whisper than the Whisper actually wants to give.
There are plenty of different ways to use a Whisper's skillsets to bring charity about. I applaud Softest Whisper Larissa for having the courage to notice the dangerous of something "all in good fun" and stop it. I also applaud Prince Mason Grayson for stating his concerns publically, something I never did.
Written By Carita
May 30, 2017, 1:59 p.m.(7/21/1006 AR)
Sometimes I wonder how I got so lucky and what I have done to deserve a friend like you. People have come and gone out of my life, but for some reason you never left. Your friendship is one of the greatest gifts I have ever received.You believed in me when I didn't believe in myself. You loved me when I was hard to love. You listened to me when I didn't have a voice.
Thank you for helping me realize when I am being oblivious to the obvious, even when I get upset hearing the truth. Never stop telling me the truth, because I need to hear it, my friend. There are too many things to list - things you've said, you've written that have made me smile.
But most importantly, you never gave up on me. That is special.
Thank you for helping me realize when I am being oblivious to the obvious, even when I get upset hearing the truth. Never stop telling me the truth, because I need to hear it, my friend. There are too many things to list - things you've said, you've written that have made me smile.
But most importantly, you never gave up on me. That is special.
Written By Marian
May 30, 2017, 1:28 p.m.(7/21/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Narciso
We have not met but I do enjoy your wit. Perhaps you'll like my poem and pay me a visit. I do so like to wordsmith and you seem up to the challenge. Come...read my words and see if it sparks your interest.
The Inquisition came by for tea.
Oh what a happy event for me.
The dark cloaks do fit so well.
Inquiring eyes that want to know.
How social tidings and friendships be.
Crown and Compact, the topics I see.
A knife to cut the butter.
The subtle flick of a cup.
Oh your manners are befitting
Of circumstance and pomp.
What a wonderful guest.
My dark and shining friend.
I do not understand why
Anyone would even try
To leave you off the guest list.
So please, come by and have a cup
Of my faithful, devoted brew.
Cause I have nothing to hide.
Do you?
The Inquisition came by for tea.
Oh what a happy event for me.
The dark cloaks do fit so well.
Inquiring eyes that want to know.
How social tidings and friendships be.
Crown and Compact, the topics I see.
A knife to cut the butter.
The subtle flick of a cup.
Oh your manners are befitting
Of circumstance and pomp.
What a wonderful guest.
My dark and shining friend.
I do not understand why
Anyone would even try
To leave you off the guest list.
So please, come by and have a cup
Of my faithful, devoted brew.
Cause I have nothing to hide.
Do you?
Written By Fortunato
May 30, 2017, 1:26 p.m.(7/21/1006 AR)
It's human nature to care about a few things passionately, some shit a little bit, and most none at all. You think I care about who's marrying who most of the time?
Just recognize people got reasons for caring about the stuff that matters to them. We're all a little strange to each other. We don't get any less strange with indifference by fiat.
Just recognize people got reasons for caring about the stuff that matters to them. We're all a little strange to each other. We don't get any less strange with indifference by fiat.
Written By Narciso
May 30, 2017, 1:16 p.m.(7/21/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Eleyna
Can confirm what Pretty Spider Princess said.
Written By Eleyna
May 30, 2017, 12:53 p.m.(7/21/1006 AR)
You can't care about everything. That is a swift way to drive yourself mad.
Written By Fortunato
May 30, 2017, 12:45 p.m.(7/21/1006 AR)
The average anybody won't give two shits about what you care about.
You should still talk about, paint about, agitate about whatever you fucking care about.
You should still talk about, paint about, agitate about whatever you fucking care about.
Written By Fortunato
May 30, 2017, 12:41 p.m.(7/21/1006 AR)
People only care about what they care about.
We all know this. If I lose a painting in a fire, I don't expect your average anyone to care two silvers. If a cute party event reminds me of my mother's death, I don't expect the average anyone to care two silvers. Would excuse myself even so. Wouldn't see any fun in it.
I have never been a slave. If I had been a slave, I still would not expect the average anyone to care two silvers about what reminds me of what. People only care about what they care about. A ruined shirt is a tragedy if it happens to you. A ruined shirt, an insult is worth a duel if it happens to you. If it happens to someone else, well, they're being ridiculous, aren't they? Any sensitivity you don't share, any echo you've never seen is ridiculous.
People only care about what they care about. Anything else is an imposition. Friends make the effort to understand. People who feel less happily, purely remote from the issue make an effort to understand.
Otherwise. Otherwise. Any sensitivity you don't share is oversensivity, and it will never matter what it is. Ever.
We all know this. If I lose a painting in a fire, I don't expect your average anyone to care two silvers. If a cute party event reminds me of my mother's death, I don't expect the average anyone to care two silvers. Would excuse myself even so. Wouldn't see any fun in it.
I have never been a slave. If I had been a slave, I still would not expect the average anyone to care two silvers about what reminds me of what. People only care about what they care about. A ruined shirt is a tragedy if it happens to you. A ruined shirt, an insult is worth a duel if it happens to you. If it happens to someone else, well, they're being ridiculous, aren't they? Any sensitivity you don't share, any echo you've never seen is ridiculous.
People only care about what they care about. Anything else is an imposition. Friends make the effort to understand. People who feel less happily, purely remote from the issue make an effort to understand.
Otherwise. Otherwise. Any sensitivity you don't share is oversensivity, and it will never matter what it is. Ever.
Written By Narciso
May 30, 2017, 11:54 a.m.(7/21/1006 AR)
Just a reminder that your friendly neighborhood Inquisition is there for all your investigative needs. Don't be afraid to call on us!
The people with their white journals are aware we read them, yes? Do they think we've disappeared?
Do they need another reminder?
The people with their white journals are aware we read them, yes? Do they think we've disappeared?
Do they need another reminder?
Written By Carita
May 30, 2017, 11:31 a.m.(7/21/1006 AR)
I am only trying to do good. All that's seen is what's on the surface at this moment, and that's fine.
Written By Belladonna
May 30, 2017, 11:16 a.m.(7/21/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Carita
There will be consequences.
Written By Edward
May 30, 2017, 11:04 a.m.(7/21/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Larissa
As I have already personally explained to the Softest Whisper; the fault was not that she listened but that she did not seek other perspectives on the matter besides the one overly emotional one that she received.
The auction was not a sale of a life or of a person. It was a sale of time. The auctioneer sold time and those bidding were putting a value on that time. Not a single person was bought or sold at that auction, not a single act of feigned slavery was created, and the display of people standing there to encourage the bidding were representative of their own time that they were choosing to auctioning off.
Even so, the Whisper House is united in the proclamation that they made and so is worthy of support even if there is disagreement with it.
The auction was not a sale of a life or of a person. It was a sale of time. The auctioneer sold time and those bidding were putting a value on that time. Not a single person was bought or sold at that auction, not a single act of feigned slavery was created, and the display of people standing there to encourage the bidding were representative of their own time that they were choosing to auctioning off.
Even so, the Whisper House is united in the proclamation that they made and so is worthy of support even if there is disagreement with it.
Written By Marian
May 30, 2017, 10:45 a.m.(7/21/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Aurora
My friends. I have another member of the Crafters Guild that I wish to recognize:
Mistress Aurora Thornburn is a seamstress of exceptional skill. She came to me in my hour of need to fix a ball gown that I damaged through my own foolishness right before I was suppose to attend a ball. Using Jayus' muse, she turned the frumpy mess into a gown that had the whole court talking. I am in her debt, and consider any patron of hers to be quite lucky.
Mistress Aurora Thornburn is a seamstress of exceptional skill. She came to me in my hour of need to fix a ball gown that I damaged through my own foolishness right before I was suppose to attend a ball. Using Jayus' muse, she turned the frumpy mess into a gown that had the whole court talking. I am in her debt, and consider any patron of hers to be quite lucky.
Written By Marian
May 30, 2017, 10:41 a.m.(7/21/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Joslyn
My friends. It is rare that I give compliments to the Crafters Guild. However, I wish to change that oversight:
Mistress Joslyn Manicelli is a crafter of exceptional worth. She came to me in my hour of need to finish a suit of armor that another left incomplete. I am in her debt, and jealous of any that would take either one as protege.
Mistress Joslyn Manicelli is a crafter of exceptional worth. She came to me in my hour of need to finish a suit of armor that another left incomplete. I am in her debt, and jealous of any that would take either one as protege.
Written By Katarina
May 30, 2017, 10:06 a.m.(7/21/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Mason
<Penned meticulously in Eurusi>
Prince Mason,
I abhor slavery as much as you, as we are born of a land that punishes their fellow man - chains them for sins of their distant forefathers, for the blood in their veins. Treats them worse than cattle, like things - experiments... Remember that slavery requires one to be unwilling, taken without permission or choice. That is the fundamental of such an injustice. Not nobility willingly giving their time up for auction for a cause to help better the livelihood of those displaced from the siege.
Prince Mason,
I abhor slavery as much as you, as we are born of a land that punishes their fellow man - chains them for sins of their distant forefathers, for the blood in their veins. Treats them worse than cattle, like things - experiments... Remember that slavery requires one to be unwilling, taken without permission or choice. That is the fundamental of such an injustice. Not nobility willingly giving their time up for auction for a cause to help better the livelihood of those displaced from the siege.
Written By Juliana
May 30, 2017, 9:52 a.m.(7/21/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Sebastian
Darling. I believe that I am bored. This must be rectified.
Written By Mason
May 30, 2017, 7:58 a.m.(7/21/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Larissa
Larissa Whisper has made a choice that should be lauded and respected.
Slavery, at it's core, is about money. Why pay people when you can force them to work for free? It's certainly easier and more profitable. It would have been easy for her to hold another charity auction. Instead, she listened, opened her mind, and agreed that there are other ways to raise funds that do not celebrate a practice that millions of people still suffer in this world.
Not everyone in The Compact is protected by law from forms of slavery.
Slavery, at it's core, is about money. Why pay people when you can force them to work for free? It's certainly easier and more profitable. It would have been easy for her to hold another charity auction. Instead, she listened, opened her mind, and agreed that there are other ways to raise funds that do not celebrate a practice that millions of people still suffer in this world.
Not everyone in The Compact is protected by law from forms of slavery.
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