Written By Aureth
July 18, 2018, 1:31 p.m.(3/19/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
I'd pay money to observe that conversation.
Written By Jael
July 16, 2018, 8:46 p.m.(3/15/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
What's this about Artshall beverage parties? I demand to be invited to the next one.
I'll provide the beverages.
I'll provide the beverages.
Written By Natalia
July 16, 2018, 6:41 p.m.(3/15/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
Laurent mead is my favorite, as well.
The whisky and apple juice was indeed enjoyable. I feel like the hangover the next day wasn't as bad, too.
The whisky and apple juice was indeed enjoyable. I feel like the hangover the next day wasn't as bad, too.
Written By Mia
July 15, 2018, 10:45 p.m.(3/13/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
Today, the Keatons were -- after much dedication and hard work on behalf of their people -- elevated to the rank of Marquis and of Marquessa. I'm quite pleased for Oakhaven, and on a far more personal note, for them. After all, it was Reigna Keaton alone who tried to save me at Stormwall after my foolish attempt to protect our fleeing wounded and healers, who had no other guard save Dame Harrow to cover their retreat. And though she was forced to flee, she was the only one who'd tried at all. Were it not for her moment of aid to my guards, I may not have lived to pen this now. My respect for the woman is, needless to say, immense. That I do not know her better is a regret, and one that I ought to remedy soon.
Written By Hannah
July 15, 2018, 7:59 p.m.(3/13/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
I have the most amazing sister. Just thought Arx should know this.
Written By Morrighan
July 11, 2018, 11:16 p.m.(3/5/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
Excellent choice in stone, I have a set myself that Ida made with fire opals. Stunning work, I bet they're beautiful.
Written By Helia
July 11, 2018, 11:01 p.m.(3/5/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
That sounds like a stunning combination! Fire opals are just so gorgeous. I would LOVE to see them.
Written By Hannah
July 6, 2018, 9:32 p.m.(2/22/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
I have returned! Although I don't remember much about Arx, that's okay that just means I get to revisit it and learn it all over again! And seeing Rei happy! Like showing happy! I couldn't be happier! And I have nephews, and a niece! So definitely get to play with the kids and this is good. And get to see sister after so long, and this is also good. I am beyond excited that things seem so good for sis. Waaaaait, things have been rough? Hmm, time to don the big sister hat. There will be talking, much much talking.
Written By Aureth
June 28, 2018, 12:36 p.m.(2/6/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
He's also fun at parties.
Written By Cristoph
June 24, 2018, 12:20 p.m.(1/26/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
I see that we're again discussing the Dominus' proclamation. I remain mildly confused about the uproar. None of this should have ever been a surprise. I wouldn't promote someone who had sworn an oath of fealty to house Redrain (no offense to the Redrains) as a Voice to House Laurent. Why would the Faith want people working for them or representing them that... also fundamentally was representing something the Faith does not uphold or believe in?
Written By Amari
June 22, 2018, 3:58 p.m.(1/22/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
I saw something that might help for when next you're feeling upset. I'll pick it up on the way home. It's not a maul, sadly. Although I did see the most fabulous one and was tempted to buy it, despite not being able to swing it, or lift it for that matter. I guess I could drag it behind me, menacingly.
As for lying, my father taught me that everyone lies, to others and especially to themselves to varying degrees. Being young and wanting firsthand proof of his assertion, I had to test it myself but it proved more right than wrong, I have to admit. Most lies are born of frailty and sometimes kindness, where certain omissions and social niceties are concerned, while a dangerous few are truly malicious. Those you need to guard against most, but even the more innocent ones can slowly build up and cause damage, just as rust weakens iron if left unchecked for too long.
Discovering you've been lied to is never a great experience and often stings, even if the liar thought their intentions good or their reasons for doing so valid. Some people are easily forgiven and should be, while others are so dishonest about their own desires and lacking in good character that it may well be pointless to do so. Vipers can't help but bite, it's their nature.
As for lying, my father taught me that everyone lies, to others and especially to themselves to varying degrees. Being young and wanting firsthand proof of his assertion, I had to test it myself but it proved more right than wrong, I have to admit. Most lies are born of frailty and sometimes kindness, where certain omissions and social niceties are concerned, while a dangerous few are truly malicious. Those you need to guard against most, but even the more innocent ones can slowly build up and cause damage, just as rust weakens iron if left unchecked for too long.
Discovering you've been lied to is never a great experience and often stings, even if the liar thought their intentions good or their reasons for doing so valid. Some people are easily forgiven and should be, while others are so dishonest about their own desires and lacking in good character that it may well be pointless to do so. Vipers can't help but bite, it's their nature.
Written By Niklas
June 20, 2018, 2:31 p.m.(1/18/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
What's satire?
Written By Fairen
June 20, 2018, 2:26 p.m.(1/18/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
You are a very ironic woman, Countess. Very ironic indeed.
Written By Thena
June 20, 2018, 2:16 p.m.(1/18/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
Supercilious! That’s an excellent word.
Written By Oriana
June 20, 2018, 12:47 p.m.(1/18/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
To further complicate the issue... there are larger and smaller truths. Lana, replying to her Lord could quite honestly say of a larger truth, 'Truly, my lord, I have much to be grateful for.' Or, perhaps, a smaller in-the-moment truth, 'I have had better days, my lord, but you'll forgive me that it is nothing I wish to discuss. How are you and yours?'
Written By Fredrik
June 20, 2018, 11:27 a.m.(1/18/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
From: Desk of Fredrik RedTyde
Subject: Acceptable Lying
Is it ever acceptable? Well, that is a very difficult question, because what is socially acceptable changes throughout history. For example, before a few weeks ago it was socially acceptable for a shaman to work as a Mercy, provided they venerated Lagoma. This is not to comment on the Dominus' edict or it's righteousness, merely to show that what is acceptable changes often, and that includes what it is acceptable to omit or lie about. Without the lie of omission, one is asked to answer challenges, be lambasted in the Whites, or even be persecuted, depending on the strength of that which they hold in different view from the social norm. But while I can waggle my hand at the acceptability of it socially, when it comes to it being /necessary/?
Yes. Sometimes it is absolutely necessary. A lie kept me alive for almost twenty years while my family was hunted down and killed. Whether we deserved it or not is immaterial for this discussion, because the point stands that if I had not lied to the Thrax, and to anyone else that asked during those years? I would have been murdered in a brutal fashion, and most likely my adopted ones and my crew would have been as well. So yes, sometimes it is absolutely necessary, even if not acceptable.
An extreme example, I admit it, but it is the one I have, even if I know almost nobody will have to be put in those extremes and thus it is not relevant to them.
Subject: Acceptable Lying
Is it ever acceptable? Well, that is a very difficult question, because what is socially acceptable changes throughout history. For example, before a few weeks ago it was socially acceptable for a shaman to work as a Mercy, provided they venerated Lagoma. This is not to comment on the Dominus' edict or it's righteousness, merely to show that what is acceptable changes often, and that includes what it is acceptable to omit or lie about. Without the lie of omission, one is asked to answer challenges, be lambasted in the Whites, or even be persecuted, depending on the strength of that which they hold in different view from the social norm. But while I can waggle my hand at the acceptability of it socially, when it comes to it being /necessary/?
Yes. Sometimes it is absolutely necessary. A lie kept me alive for almost twenty years while my family was hunted down and killed. Whether we deserved it or not is immaterial for this discussion, because the point stands that if I had not lied to the Thrax, and to anyone else that asked during those years? I would have been murdered in a brutal fashion, and most likely my adopted ones and my crew would have been as well. So yes, sometimes it is absolutely necessary, even if not acceptable.
An extreme example, I admit it, but it is the one I have, even if I know almost nobody will have to be put in those extremes and thus it is not relevant to them.
Written By Quenia
June 20, 2018, 8:15 a.m.(1/17/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
Is it ever acceptable to lie? I'd say, in some cases, yes. Especially if your life and the lives of the people surrounding you may be on the line, or the lives of others in general.
I learned that lesson the hard way. I told him I was dealing with family issues, that were unavoidable, to delay the wedding until the investigation ended. I suppose you could argue that it was true, it was. But, I still had doubts at that time, and having a hard time wrapping my head around the fact that he could have done the things others said he'd done. I wasn't sure, and I felt all the poorly for it. Each single day after that was excruciating. But, then, he lied to me first. And, his lie was was so, so much worse than the one I had to tell. His omission too, when I told him that others had betrayed me in the past, and that I was wary of a relationship. But, I let one foster and grow, and he'd betrayed me as others have.
So, yes. In some cases. I think it is acceptable. But, it doesn't make you feel any better for having done it, or any less a liar, even if it saved lives.
I learned that lesson the hard way. I told him I was dealing with family issues, that were unavoidable, to delay the wedding until the investigation ended. I suppose you could argue that it was true, it was. But, I still had doubts at that time, and having a hard time wrapping my head around the fact that he could have done the things others said he'd done. I wasn't sure, and I felt all the poorly for it. Each single day after that was excruciating. But, then, he lied to me first. And, his lie was was so, so much worse than the one I had to tell. His omission too, when I told him that others had betrayed me in the past, and that I was wary of a relationship. But, I let one foster and grow, and he'd betrayed me as others have.
So, yes. In some cases. I think it is acceptable. But, it doesn't make you feel any better for having done it, or any less a liar, even if it saved lives.
Written By Derovai
June 20, 2018, 1:55 a.m.(1/17/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
We're talking now? How very interesting. I hope you've been well, Countess Keaton, and I am flattered that my idle musings have caught your notice. Is that play going well?
Written By Derovai
June 20, 2018, 12:53 a.m.(1/17/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
"Is it ever acceptable to lie? Is it better to be polite or to express what you really think of the actions and beliefs of someone else?"
These two questions aren't really the same thing.
These two questions aren't really the same thing.
Written By Coraline
June 19, 2018, 9:22 p.m.(1/17/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
An excellent suggestion Countess! Indeed it would keep the sheet firmly settled against the body however, unless it is a particularly large sheet draped with far more skill that I believe I possess, and true there might be one truly skilled in bedsheet draping whom I have not yet met, or have met and simply are unaware of this previously undeclared but significant skill, it would show far more of my person than I think the rest of Arx could take.
I fear I will never wear a sheet with as much skill as Prince Luca managed to display.
I fear I will never wear a sheet with as much skill as Prince Luca managed to display.
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