Right, I'm familiar. I read about him in the book. He's working on the side of the Wolf King but is too young to remember the actual incident, right? I'd be curious to hear what he thinks about it. Blossom seemed convinced no one would believe her.
Oh, is that what's written? It's a little different, so I'll make the correction. He's not working on the side of the Wolf King. He says he is. He might even think he is. But, deep down, he knows the Wolf King isn't the side to be on. Of course, he hates Blossom, too.
In terms of how others view him, I know Blossom doesn't seem to know who the Snake is. And I'm pretty sure from the Wolf King's side, either they've forgotten about the Snake, assumed he's dead, or just don't care. So, there's that, too.
Putting it that way, would you think it's fair to say he's his own side against both Blossom and the Wolf King? That's how I think about it.
--Though if we're talking in absolute realistic terms, betting on him would be a bit of a long shot. But, it's his corner, and I'm in it.
...That's not a cause in itself, though. That's just a self-centered desire for glory. If he wants to actualize himself, the first step would be to figure out some actual opinions.
That's fine. Not all information has to be news. Building a general understanding of the situation is important for reporting on the events that happen within it.
I hope you don't mind me saying this, but you're taking this all very seriously for a newbie! A lot of new people are just... overwhelmed. Or don't care. Heck, I get overwhelmed with it all, and I've lived with it for... maybe months, at this point.
Well, this is my job. I'm a journalist normally. And it's always been my goal to help people by improving how information is understood and communicated.
We don't. We're not a flock. We're just individuals. There's no shepherd. Before Thistle made us that clubhouse, we didn't even have a communal place to sleep. --Well, I shouldn't frame it like that. I'm sick of playing the victim. I'm grateful to Thistle. It's made things easier. --But, right, we don't all name each other.
As for why... hm.
[she curves her hand around her face and taps her cheek, thinking.]
Imagine you're in a prison. This prison has no one around. It's just a tiny box with four identical walls, nothing else. There is not even a jailer. But, there is a little screen on one of the walls. This screen can display 'yes,' or 'no.' This is your only interaction with the outside, ever. You can try to ask questions, but the person you're talking to can't ever frame things in their own words. They can only reply 'yes,' or 'no'. You have no idea who they are, or what they're doing.
...Except, when you first meet them. You can ask 'What is your name?' That's the only time they ever respond with something that isn't a 'yes' or 'no' response. That's it. You might get their actual name. You might get a nickname. Or you might just get a vulgar word as some sort of 'joke'. But, that's it.
...Yes. It was both a bitter reminder and the only sort of comfort I could remember, at the time. So, I literally made it my name. That, and I'll admit, it is kind of funny to play 'My name is Your Name, please call me Your Name,' with people. Or... was.
He was fed a lot of misinformation and used as a pawn, then apparently left to his fate. But, he's more clever than they gave him credit for. So, he's still around. The wolf that apparently dealt with him is not. The pasture is better for it.
He's... maturing, though. Day by day. He wants to be the hero who saves us both, with the viewpoint that Blossom is an enemy and the Wolf King is something to be feared.
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[day 79]
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[she is not quite used to cube calls yet]
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I didn't want to just wander into Thistle's space, so I thought I'd cube-call you instead.
You look new.
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He might know something for you to add! That, and I think he'd be interested in what you had to say.
He doesn't often talk to sheep.
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In terms of how others view him, I know Blossom doesn't seem to know who the Snake is. And I'm pretty sure from the Wolf King's side, either they've forgotten about the Snake, assumed he's dead, or just don't care. So, there's that, too.
Putting it that way, would you think it's fair to say he's his own side against both Blossom and the Wolf King? That's how I think about it.
--Though if we're talking in absolute realistic terms, betting on him would be a bit of a long shot. But, it's his corner, and I'm in it.
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[she is making some notes offscreen]
What would you say his goal is, then? If the wolves want revenge, and Blossom wants to restore everything...?
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But, I'd say... the Snake wants to be a hero. But, he doesn't exactly know what that means.
So, in that case, self-actualization?
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...But, you're right about figuring out what he believes in. I'll just have to see how he reacts to being told this news.
Hopefully something good.
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He might just say 'I can't believe it' or 'That's crazy,' or something.
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...I mean it in a good way, really.
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[She sighs. She's unsure of what to do with that.]
Well, I guess I left something out.
How young does that book imply the Snake is? In terms of a number or range?
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Are you willing to meet in person? I just remembered cubes can sometimes be spied on.
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There's a movie theater in town. It's quiet enough two people can talk, and no one really goes there.
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[and... Your Name will get there.]
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Hello... ah, I don't think I got your name.
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As for why... hm.
[she curves her hand around her face and taps her cheek, thinking.]
Imagine you're in a prison. This prison has no one around. It's just a tiny box with four identical walls, nothing else. There is not even a jailer. But, there is a little screen on one of the walls. This screen can display 'yes,' or 'no.' This is your only interaction with the outside, ever. You can try to ask questions, but the person you're talking to can't ever frame things in their own words. They can only reply 'yes,' or 'no'. You have no idea who they are, or what they're doing.
...Except, when you first meet them. You can ask 'What is your name?' That's the only time they ever respond with something that isn't a 'yes' or 'no' response. That's it. You might get their actual name. You might get a nickname. Or you might just get a vulgar word as some sort of 'joke'. But, that's it.
So, 'Your Name.'
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But, this obviously isn't the time or place.
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So, you wanted to talk about the snake...?
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He was fed a lot of misinformation and used as a pawn, then apparently left to his fate. But, he's more clever than they gave him credit for. So, he's still around. The wolf that apparently dealt with him is not. The pasture is better for it.
He's... maturing, though. Day by day. He wants to be the hero who saves us both, with the viewpoint that Blossom is an enemy and the Wolf King is something to be feared.
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...I see. And this is sensitive enough information you didn't want to share it on the call...? Who was the wolf who dealt with him?
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I don't remember the specifics. I was sort of busy. I think it was the wolf king's son? But, he's dead now.
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I could still think for myself, and even speak, but my body wasn't listening. There was... violence. Committed by me, against my will.
But, in the end, there was a moment it got distracted and I was able to knock myself out in that brief second.