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	*[[Deconstructing_a_Fictional_Girl#Megildur\|Megildur]]<sup>3</sup> - My (alledged) cousin and would-be murderer. Charming lad, with beady eyes, good distance vision, and Whitefire. He's not much older than I am, knows a number of very cool Lunar Celestial Spells, and may believe I am irrevocably tainted. He has been convinced (once he thought I was dead) to provide some interesting commentary that matches many pieces of history and evidence, but it is obviously filtered by his upbringing.		*[[Deconstructing_a_Fictional_Girl#Megildur\|Megildur]]<sup>3</sup> - My (alledged) cousin and would-be murderer. Charming lad, with beady eyes, good distance vision, and Whitefire. He's not much older than I am, knows a number of very cool Lunar Celestial Spells, and may believe I am irrevocably tainted. He has been convinced (once he thought I was dead) to provide some interesting commentary that matches many pieces of history and evidence, but it is obviously filtered by his upbringing.
	*[[Deconstructing_a_Fictional_Girl#Grandfather\|Feovar Garavheron]]<sup>3</sup> - The Patriarch of the maternal side of my family, who ordered my destruction.		*[[Deconstructing_a_Fictional_Girl#Grandfather\|Feovar Garavheron]]<sup>3</sup> - The Patriarch of the maternal side of my family, who ordered my destruction.
	*[[Deconstructing_a_Fictional_Girl#~~CalimÃ«_Tiadana_Arandil~~\|~~CalimÃ«~~ Tiadana Arandil]]<sup>1,3</sup> - My mother. Apparently [[Elven_Custodial_Laws\|divorced/separated]] from my father (not a common occurrence) and brought me up for my first 18 years. After that, she appears to have lost interest somewhat..		*[[Deconstructing_a_Fictional_Girl#Calimë_Tiadana_Arandil\|Calimë Tiadana Arandil]]<sup>1,3</sup> - My mother. Apparently [[Elven_Custodial_Laws\|divorced/separated]] from my father (not a common occurrence) and brought me up for my first 18 years. After that, she appears to have lost interest somewhat..
	*[[Deconstructing_a_Fictional_Girl#The Corrupter\|The Corrupter]] - My father, and the black sheep of the family, apparently. Practises the "intrinsically evil" form of the [[Lost_Celestial_Branches#The Way is Lost in Shadow \|Lunar Celestial Magics]] and is described as being "a Drow in all but name." He is presumed to be responsible for the rest of schooling. Before... ...well, whatever happened there.		*[[Deconstructing_a_Fictional_Girl#The Corrupter\|The Corrupter]] - My father, and the black sheep of the family, apparently. Practises the "intrinsically evil" form of the [[Lost_Celestial_Branches#The Way is Lost in Shadow \|Lunar Celestial Magics]] and is described as being "a Drow in all but name." He is presumed to be responsible for the rest of schooling. Before... ...well, whatever happened there.

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	===Fame and Little People===		===Fame and Little People===

	Fame was an extremely useful tool for gathering information and influence, but it entailed a huge exposure and the trade off between relative freedom of obscurity and the pressures of becoming famous was fast diminishing. Aware that while fame fades quickly, it has nasty half-life (and that she's cursed with a memorable appearance and easy-to-hate good looks) Clarissa received little amusement that her ~~outrÃ©~~ look and wilder habits are starting to be emulated by rebellious youngsters. In addition, it was making her feel complicit in spreading the taint that warped her life to the lives of other "innocents".		Fame was an extremely useful tool for gathering information and influence, but it entailed a huge exposure and the trade off between relative freedom of obscurity and the pressures of becoming famous was fast diminishing. Aware that while fame fades quickly, it has nasty half-life (and that she's cursed with a memorable appearance and easy-to-hate good looks) Clarissa received little amusement that her outré look and wilder habits are starting to be emulated by rebellious youngsters. In addition, it was making her feel complicit in spreading the taint that warped her life to the lives of other "innocents".

	Amongst the young elvish crowd in Sanctuary, the "Lil'rissa's" played at being mopey and pouty in tight black leather and tattoos (mainly Henna, except for a few die-hards). One of them killed some human merchant's son, and appealed to Clarissa as her patron rather than be quietly banished. It meant a court case at the Palace involved, and put Clarissa in the dog-house until the next one of Lirain's little games was discovered, but she doesn't know what happened to the girl in the end.		Amongst the young elvish crowd in Sanctuary, the "Lil'rissa's" played at being mopey and pouty in tight black leather and tattoos (mainly Henna, except for a few die-hards). One of them killed some human merchant's son, and appealed to Clarissa as her patron rather than be quietly banished. It meant a court case at the Palace involved, and put Clarissa in the dog-house until the next one of Lirain's little games was discovered, but she doesn't know what happened to the girl in the end.
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	===This Nest of Vipers===		===This Nest of Vipers===

	Naturally, all the other concubines have crossed her at one point or another. Most were simply testing her nerve through poaching staff, double-booking important guests, and putting glass in ~~canapÃ©s~~. Clarissa believes she had acquitted herself well and refrained from taking these tokens of affection too personally or distract her. Over the first few years she concentrated on playing the bored "retired" adventuress, barely phased by their games and believed she had not made any particular friends or enemies among the other Concubines.		Naturally, all the other concubines have crossed her at one point or another. Most were simply testing her nerve through poaching staff, double-booking important guests, and putting glass in canapés. Clarissa believes she had acquitted herself well and refrained from taking these tokens of affection too personally or distract her. Over the first few years she concentrated on playing the bored "retired" adventuress, barely phased by their games and believed she had not made any particular friends or enemies among the other Concubines.

	Princess Daphne focussed much of her collective resentment for the concubines on her while she was still the Prince's highest-profile novelty and she quickly intuited that Clarissa is more distressed at the suffering of others than her personal wellbeing. Despite these hi-jinx, Clarissa mostly feared becoming complacent in the palace, for all it's danger and intrigue, and tried to focus on her mission and remind herself that the fascinating and deadly little games that she is playing at the moment are only a prelude to uncovering her past and gaining retribution for the crimes committed against her.		Princess Daphne focussed much of her collective resentment for the concubines on her while she was still the Prince's highest-profile novelty and she quickly intuited that Clarissa is more distressed at the suffering of others than her personal wellbeing. Despite these hi-jinx, Clarissa mostly feared becoming complacent in the palace, for all it's danger and intrigue, and tried to focus on her mission and remind herself that the fascinating and deadly little games that she is playing at the moment are only a prelude to uncovering her past and gaining retribution for the crimes committed against her.

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	[[Deconstructing_a_Fictional_Girl#Event Nine\|When I woke again]], starting to feel my many injuries, with <i>whatsisname</i> gone and my tattoos back, which at least feels somewhat normal again. The Prince's sad words to me before he ejects me from the Palace by the Hellhounds carry the weight of a Geas.		[[Deconstructing_a_Fictional_Girl#Event Nine\|When I woke again]], starting to feel my many injuries, with <i>whatsisname</i> gone and my tattoos back, which at least feels somewhat normal again. The Prince's sad words to me before he ejects me from the Palace by the Hellhounds carry the weight of a Geas.

	"You know that I need peace in my home ~~â€“~~ I can't have my girls fighting and hurting each other; particularly not with what's afoot. I know that Taya could be difficult at times, but you really have to be more tolerant. Melting your rivals is simply unacceptable under my roof. I want you to go away and think about what you've done, until you can accept responsibility for your actions; and then if you wish to come back, you will have to publicly throw yourself at my mercy in open court. And take your time about it ~~â€“~~ if you come back to the palace before this plant blooms, I'll have to name it after you".		"You know that I need peace in my home - I can't have my girls fighting and hurting each other; particularly not with what's afoot. I know that Taya could be difficult at times, but you really have to be more tolerant. Melting your rivals is simply unacceptable under my roof. I want you to go away and think about what you've done, until you can accept responsibility for your actions; and then if you wish to come back, you will have to publicly throw yourself at my mercy in open court. And take your time about it - if you come back to the palace before this plant blooms, I'll have to name it after you".

	[[Deconstructing_a_Fictional_Girl#Event Ten\|Put out on the street like a stray cat]] with a few meagre possessions, I discover that more than a day has passed, and I managed to get a cheap berth on a river barge and slept fitfully until I could trust myself enough to fly. From there I made my way back to Seagate.		[[Deconstructing_a_Fictional_Girl#Event Ten\|Put out on the street like a stray cat]] with a few meagre possessions, I discover that more than a day has passed, and I managed to get a cheap berth on a river barge and slept fitfully until I could trust myself enough to fly. From there I made my way back to Seagate.

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	[[Deconstructing_a_Fictional_Girl#Event Nine\|When I woke again]], starting to feel my many injuries, with <i>whatsisname</i> gone and my tattoos back, which at least feels somewhat normal again. The Prince's sad words to me before he ejects me from the Palace by the Hellhounds carry the weight of a Geas.		[[Deconstructing_a_Fictional_Girl#Event Nine\|When I woke again]], starting to feel my many injuries, with <i>whatsisname</i> gone and my tattoos back, which at least feels somewhat normal again. The Prince's sad words to me before he ejects me from the Palace by the Hellhounds carry the weight of a Geas.

	"You know that I need peace in my home â€“ I canâ€™t have my girls fighting and hurting each other; particularly not with whatâ€™s afoot. I know that Taya could be difficult at times, but you really have to be more tolerant. Melting your rivals is simply unacceptable under my roof. I want you to go away and think about what youâ€™ve done, until you can accept responsibility for your actions; and then if you wish to come back, you will have to publicly throw yourself at my mercy in open court. And take your time about it â€“ if you come back to the palace before this plant blooms, Iâ€™ll have to name it after ~~youâ€~~.		"You know that I need peace in my home â€“ I canâ€™t have my girls fighting and hurting each other; particularly not with whatâ€™s afoot. I know that Taya could be difficult at times, but you really have to be more tolerant. Melting your rivals is simply unacceptable under my roof. I want you to go away and think about what youâ€™ve done, until you can accept responsibility for your actions; and then if you wish to come back, you will have to publicly throw yourself at my mercy in open court. And take your time about it â€“ if you come back to the palace before this plant blooms, Iâ€™ll have to name it after you".

	[[Deconstructing_a_Fictional_Girl#Event Ten\|Put out on the street like a stray cat]] with a few meagre possessions, I discover that more than a day has passed, and I managed to get a cheap berth on a river barge and slept fitfully until I could trust myself enough to fly. From there I made my way back to Seagate.		[[Deconstructing_a_Fictional_Girl#Event Ten\|Put out on the street like a stray cat]] with a few meagre possessions, I discover that more than a day has passed, and I managed to get a cheap berth on a river barge and slept fitfully until I could trust myself enough to fly. From there I made my way back to Seagate.

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	[[Deconstructing_a_Fictional_Girl#Event Nine\|When I woke again]], starting to feel my many injuries, with <i>whatsisname</i> gone and my tattoos back, which at least feels somewhat normal again. The Prince's sad words to me before he ejects me from the Palace by the Hellhounds carry the weight of a Geas.		[[Deconstructing_a_Fictional_Girl#Event Nine\|When I woke again]], starting to feel my many injuries, with <i>whatsisname</i> gone and my tattoos back, which at least feels somewhat normal again. The Prince's sad words to me before he ejects me from the Palace by the Hellhounds carry the weight of a Geas.

	~~â€œYou~~ know that I need peace in my home â€“ I canâ€™t have my girls fighting and hurting each other; particularly not with whatâ€™s afoot. I know that Taya could be difficult at times, but you really have to be more tolerant. Melting your rivals is simply unacceptable under my roof. I want you to go away and think about what youâ€™ve done, until you can accept responsibility for your actions; and then if you wish to come back, you will have to publicly throw yourself at my mercy in open court. And take your time about it â€“ if you come back to the palace before this plant blooms, Iâ€™ll have to name it after youâ€.		"You know that I need peace in my home â€“ I canâ€™t have my girls fighting and hurting each other; particularly not with whatâ€™s afoot. I know that Taya could be difficult at times, but you really have to be more tolerant. Melting your rivals is simply unacceptable under my roof. I want you to go away and think about what youâ€™ve done, until you can accept responsibility for your actions; and then if you wish to come back, you will have to publicly throw yourself at my mercy in open court. And take your time about it â€“ if you come back to the palace before this plant blooms, Iâ€™ll have to name it after youâ€.

	[[Deconstructing_a_Fictional_Girl#Event Ten\|Put out on the street like a stray cat]] with a few meagre possessions, I discover that more than a day has passed, and I managed to get a cheap berth on a river barge and slept fitfully until I could trust myself enough to fly. From there I made my way back to Seagate.		[[Deconstructing_a_Fictional_Girl#Event Ten\|Put out on the street like a stray cat]] with a few meagre possessions, I discover that more than a day has passed, and I managed to get a cheap berth on a river barge and slept fitfully until I could trust myself enough to fly. From there I made my way back to Seagate.

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	*[[Deconstructing_a_Fictional_Girl#Megildur\|Megildur]]<sup>3</sup> - My (alledged) cousin and would-be murderer. Charming lad, with beady eyes, good distance vision, and Whitefire. He's not much older than I am, knows a number of very cool Lunar Celestial Spells, and may believe I am irrevocably tainted. He has been convinced (once he thought I was dead) to provide some interesting commentary that matches many pieces of history and evidence, but it is obviously filtered by his upbringing.		*[[Deconstructing_a_Fictional_Girl#Megildur\|Megildur]]<sup>3</sup> - My (alledged) cousin and would-be murderer. Charming lad, with beady eyes, good distance vision, and Whitefire. He's not much older than I am, knows a number of very cool Lunar Celestial Spells, and may believe I am irrevocably tainted. He has been convinced (once he thought I was dead) to provide some interesting commentary that matches many pieces of history and evidence, but it is obviously filtered by his upbringing.
	*[[Deconstructing_a_Fictional_Girl#Grandfather\|Feovar Garavheron]]<sup>3</sup> - The Patriarch of the maternal side of my family, who ordered my destruction.		*[[Deconstructing_a_Fictional_Girl#Grandfather\|Feovar Garavheron]]<sup>3</sup> - The Patriarch of the maternal side of my family, who ordered my destruction.
	*[[Deconstructing_a_Fictional_Girl#~~CalimÃ«_Tiadana_Arandil~~\|~~CalimÃ«~~ Tiadana Arandil]]<sup>1,3</sup> - My mother. Apparently [[Elven_Custodial_Laws\|divorced/separated]] from my father (not a common occurrence) and brought me up for my first 18 years. After that, she appears to have lost interest somewhat..		*[[Deconstructing_a_Fictional_Girl#Calimë_Tiadana_Arandil\|Calimë Tiadana Arandil]]<sup>1,3</sup> - My mother. Apparently [[Elven_Custodial_Laws\|divorced/separated]] from my father (not a common occurrence) and brought me up for my first 18 years. After that, she appears to have lost interest somewhat..
	*[[Deconstructing_a_Fictional_Girl#The Corrupter\|The Corrupter]] - My father, and the black sheep of the family, apparently. Practises the "intrinsically evil" form of the [[Lost_Celestial_Branches#The Way is Lost in Shadow \|Lunar Celestial Magics]] and is described as being "a Drow in all but name." He is presumed to be responsible for the rest of schooling. Before... ...well, whatever happened there.		*[[Deconstructing_a_Fictional_Girl#The Corrupter\|The Corrupter]] - My father, and the black sheep of the family, apparently. Practises the "intrinsically evil" form of the [[Lost_Celestial_Branches#The Way is Lost in Shadow \|Lunar Celestial Magics]] and is described as being "a Drow in all but name." He is presumed to be responsible for the rest of schooling. Before... ...well, whatever happened there.

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	Naturally, all the other concubines have crossed her at one point or another. Most were simply testing her nerve through poaching staff, double-booking important guests, and putting glass in canapÃ©s. Clarissa believes she had acquitted herself well and refrained from taking these tokens of affection too personally or distract her. Over the first few years she concentrated on playing the bored "retired" adventuress, barely phased by their games and believed she had not made any particular friends or enemies among the other Concubines.		Naturally, all the other concubines have crossed her at one point or another. Most were simply testing her nerve through poaching staff, double-booking important guests, and putting glass in canapÃ©s. Clarissa believes she had acquitted herself well and refrained from taking these tokens of affection too personally or distract her. Over the first few years she concentrated on playing the bored "retired" adventuress, barely phased by their games and believed she had not made any particular friends or enemies among the other Concubines.

	Princess Daphne focussed much of her collective resentment for the concubines on her while she was still the Prince's highest-profile novelty and she quickly intuited that Clarissa is more distressed at the suffering of others than her personal wellbeing. Despite these hi-jinx, Clarissa mostly feared becoming complacent in the palace, for all ~~itâ€™s~~ danger and intrigue, and tried to focus on her mission and remind herself that the fascinating and deadly little games that she is playing at the moment are only a prelude to uncovering her past and gaining retribution for the crimes committed against her.		Princess Daphne focussed much of her collective resentment for the concubines on her while she was still the Prince's highest-profile novelty and she quickly intuited that Clarissa is more distressed at the suffering of others than her personal wellbeing. Despite these hi-jinx, Clarissa mostly feared becoming complacent in the palace, for all it's danger and intrigue, and tried to focus on her mission and remind herself that the fascinating and deadly little games that she is playing at the moment are only a prelude to uncovering her past and gaining retribution for the crimes committed against her.

	Clarissa has also become aware that the Prince is not the titled frat-boy that she took him for. Aside from her "lighter" duties, he has required that she perform a handful of politically sensitive terminations and interrogations. They suited her skills well enough that it made sense for her to be assigned for more than a simple test of her loyalty and callousness.		Clarissa has also become aware that the Prince is not the titled frat-boy that she took him for. Aside from her "lighter" duties, he has required that she perform a handful of politically sensitive terminations and interrogations. They suited her skills well enough that it made sense for her to be assigned for more than a simple test of her loyalty and callousness.
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	*The Third Command has returned,		*The Third Command has returned,
	*The city of Ilsig is apparently sending some troops. (Who knew that they had an army, let alone one that they would lend?)		*The city of Ilsig is apparently sending some troops. (Who knew that they had an army, let alone one that they would lend?)
	*Gula also ~~doesnâ€™t~~ know why the Ilsigi would help a Rankene Prince, and is concerned that ~~sheâ€™s~~ out of the loop.		*Gula also doesn't know why the Ilsigi would help a Rankene Prince, and is concerned that she's out of the loop.
	*Even Sophie-Claire ~~doesnâ€™t~~ know the political reasons.		*Even Sophie-Claire doesn't know the political reasons.
	*Lirain guesses that someone, possibly Dalmakithis, is about to move into Southern Ranke to fill the political void left by ~~Sisterâ€™s Graceâ€™s~~ exit.		*Lirain guesses that someone, possibly Dalmakithis, is about to move into Southern Ranke to fill the political void left by Sister's Grace's exit.
	*A Vigeles plot is also possible (but ~~thatâ€™s~~ always a safe second choice).		*A Vigeles plot is also possible (but that's always a safe second choice).

	Aside from that, the Concubines are scared, on a physical level, not just about the usual prestige and points-scoring games and Clarissa starts to get the idea that they are scared of her, but can't account for it. Taya comes out and voices their fears that Clarissa might be coming back to reside more permanently.		Aside from that, the Concubines are scared, on a physical level, not just about the usual prestige and points-scoring games and Clarissa starts to get the idea that they are scared of her, but can't account for it. Taya comes out and voices their fears that Clarissa might be coming back to reside more permanently.
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	[[Deconstructing_a_Fictional_Girl#Event Seven\|The actual interrogation/debriefing]] takes place in the nursery. I was slightly more lucid now... ..under the effects of a Rune of Truth?		[[Deconstructing_a_Fictional_Girl#Event Seven\|The actual interrogation/debriefing]] takes place in the nursery. I was slightly more lucid now... ..under the effects of a Rune of Truth?
	*I was helped up by <i>whatsisname</i>, who smells of dog? Is that what drove away the shadowkit?		*I was helped up by <i>whatsisname</i>, who smells of dog? Is that what drove away the shadowkit?
	*Those present; Prince Kadakithis, dour Coricidius, Lady ~~Kurrekaiâ€™s~~ companion Vanda and her maid Rhian.		*Those present; Prince Kadakithis, dour Coricidius, Lady Kurrekai's companion Vanda and her maid Rhian.
	*They were flanked by the Hellhounds, Zalbar and Quag. Huge overkill if it's just me they are worried about?		*They were flanked by the Hellhounds, Zalbar and Quag. Huge overkill if it's just me they are worried about?
	*Rhian says she saw me stabbing Taya, leave, and then return, but I never saw her in the room. Either time?		*Rhian says she saw me stabbing Taya, leave, and then return, but I never saw her in the room. Either time?
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	[[Deconstructing_a_Fictional_Girl#Event Nine\|When I woke again]], starting to feel my many injuries, with <i>whatsisname</i> gone and my tattoos back, which at least feels somewhat normal again. The Prince's sad words to me before he ejects me from the Palace by the Hellhounds carry the weight of a Geas.		[[Deconstructing_a_Fictional_Girl#Event Nine\|When I woke again]], starting to feel my many injuries, with <i>whatsisname</i> gone and my tattoos back, which at least feels somewhat normal again. The Prince's sad words to me before he ejects me from the Palace by the Hellhounds carry the weight of a Geas.

	"You know that I need peace in my home â€“ I ~~canâ€™t~~ have my girls fighting and hurting each other; particularly not with ~~whatâ€™s~~ afoot. I know that Taya could be difficult at times, but you really have to be more tolerant. Melting your rivals is simply unacceptable under my roof. I want you to go away and think about what ~~youâ€™ve~~ done, until you can accept responsibility for your actions; and then if you wish to come back, you will have to publicly throw yourself at my mercy in open court. And take your time about it â€“ if you come back to the palace before this plant blooms, ~~Iâ€™ll~~ have to name it after you".		"You know that I need peace in my home â€“ I can't have my girls fighting and hurting each other; particularly not with what's afoot. I know that Taya could be difficult at times, but you really have to be more tolerant. Melting your rivals is simply unacceptable under my roof. I want you to go away and think about what you've done, until you can accept responsibility for your actions; and then if you wish to come back, you will have to publicly throw yourself at my mercy in open court. And take your time about it â€“ if you come back to the palace before this plant blooms, I'll have to name it after you".

	[[Deconstructing_a_Fictional_Girl#Event Ten\|Put out on the street like a stray cat]] with a few meagre possessions, I discover that more than a day has passed, and I managed to get a cheap berth on a river barge and slept fitfully until I could trust myself enough to fly. From there I made my way back to Seagate.		[[Deconstructing_a_Fictional_Girl#Event Ten\|Put out on the street like a stray cat]] with a few meagre possessions, I discover that more than a day has passed, and I managed to get a cheap berth on a river barge and slept fitfully until I could trust myself enough to fly. From there I made my way back to Seagate.