Week 3: Shenanigans

[lilycobalt]

"I want to be a truth teller," Mike said.

His teacher for Magical Theory, a woman almost as tall as him who probably lived in her ceremonial blue robes, looked him in the eyes. "Why?"

"Because I want to know when people are lying to me." He needed to know. Regular people had their ways of sensing lies that they thought were foolproof; twitches of

Comments

[theun4givables]

I'm glad that Mike figured out the root of why he wanted to become a truth-teller. I need to look more into this world because I very much enjoyed this. :)

[lilycobalt]

Thanks! This happens about 15 years before I pick up with the main story, so instead of seeing Mike, you'll see Mr. Fairon. Now I'm tempted to continue this backstory segment, though. :)

[theun4givables]

Backstory is often quite fun. ;) I did that last week. Talk about a cool way to figure out Jazz's early childhood. lol

[jenny_evergreen]

I'm a sucker for a story about being honest!

[lilycobalt]

I'm glad I hit one of your good buttons, then! :)

[heeroluva]

I like this story. I don't think most people would have the guts to admit they wanted power.

[lilycobalt]

Thanks! I doubt it as well.

[halfshellvenus]

I love the idea that "truth teller" is also literal. You will see the truth, but you must also tell it, always. Embrace it entirely or not at all.

Nice installment!

[lilycobalt]

Thank you! I borrowed the idea of always having to tell the truth and then gave it a spin by adding the flip side of the coin. I think it's more interesting that way.

[jem0000000]

I like this -- and I like how the instructors made him find the real reason. :)

[lilycobalt]

Thanks! I don't think they'd have been doing their jobs if they hadn't make Mike get to the bottom of things. :)

[jem0000000]

Probably not. :) You're welcome!