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[volcanic]

I can't believe this. I've been here for two weeks and the 'fairy tale' thing hasn't worn off yet. How many bridges do I have to cross, anyway? It was only one in the story.

[ There's the distinct possibility that Iceland misunderstood what it means to take on his fairy tale role. But he really, really doesn't want to be a goat boy any longer. ]

On top of that, one of my sweaters is missing. Just what kind of place is this? It better not be those geese who took it...

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[awizardidit]

That's not exactly how it works.

Um. For the record, what do you mean by crossing bridges?

[volcanic]

It's just like I said. Walking across bridges to get to the other side.

[awizardidit]

[So happy the person on the other side can't see his face. He'll rephrase it.]

What character are you?

[volcanic]

A goat.

[ A little goat, even, but he doesn't need to know that. ]

[awizardidit]

[A goat. Oh, dear. Harry hurries to write.]

A Goat Gruff?

[Please say no please say no please say no.]

[pishirogane]

[It's a quick, but neat script]

It's not going to 'wear off'.

[volcanic]

[ Iceland's letters are narrow and a little sloppy due to the speed, but still legible. ] Why not? I did what I'm supposed to.

[pishirogane]

Were it so simple. However, we're here to make sure fairy tales don't disappear by reenacting them in full. How many times, I cannot say. I would assume until they teachings are reaffirmed in more people.

[Because she hasn't gone through it once.]

[volcanic]

Seriously? That makes this worse!

[pishirogane]

It does. We can only go with this until more is understood.

What's the name on the journal you received?

[holyfight]

What kind of fairy tale do you have that makes you cross bridges like that?

[volcanic]

A Norwegian one.

[holyfight]

Huh. I've never read any of those! What happens in it?

[volcanic]

There are goats that cross a bridge.

That's about it.

[holyfight]

Are you one of the goats? Or the bridge?

[espigeonage]

Regrettably it doesn't seem to work that way! Crossing bridges, then? It sounds like it could be quite poetic, but I suppose literally performing the action is less so.

[volcanic]

It's literal. I don't like it either.

[espigeonage]

Yes, I can imagine how it would become tiresome. Are you simply compelled to cross any that you see?

[volcanic]

Not exactly.

Maybe if the other side is better I guess.

[espigeonage]

If the grass is greener, perhaps?

[unaccepted]

It would be unfair if you only had to cross a bridge while others, say, had to commit matricide to solve this issue, wouldn't it? The people would be outraged.

[volcanic]

Well, that's not my fault.

What kind of fairy tale involves that anyway?

[ Like Iceland can really call out gruesome stories but lol ok. ]

[unaccepted]

Tales that do not include fairies. Nymphs are preferred.

Would you like to be in the middle of a revolt?

[volcanic]

No one has heard of Nymph Tales. That's not as catchy.

&No. I'm peaceful.

[unaccepted]

Nymph narratives then. Either way, you should be respectful to those of all story backgrounds lest you start a fight.