Quest 054

[primrosella]

I've met Cupid before, actually.

If I didn't know better, I'd say this was his handiwork--the state of the City today, that is. He can be rather mischievous when he cares to be, after all. It's not that there's anything wrong with falling in love at first sight, of course, but...well, there can be wrong reasons behind it, I suppose. Or poor circumstances. Particularly if it's a one-sided sort of love, and the other person isn't...well, if it happens that they don't feel the same. And that's a terrible situation to be in, but it happens sometimes, and--well, it's troublesome. So I suppose it's really better to avoid that sort of thing whenever possible, isn't it?

In any case, I think I'm glad that I don't seem to be cursed today. While it might've been welcomed nice interesting, to say the very least, I have a feeling that all this is going to lead to a great deal of sadness tomorrow, and I believe I've had my fill of sadness already for a good long time.

And it's doubly good, since there were still some errands I'd wanted to run before tomorrow evening, and I've managed to get them all taken care of. I suppose I didn't really need a new dress very much, but...well, why not? It's been a while since I had one. I don't know if it's exactly...right for me, I suppose, but the ladies I spoke with assured me it's quite fashionable and appropriate for the occasion. And it looks nice enough, so.

Still, when tomorrow does come around, I think we'll all do well to remember that "love is not love which alters when it alteration finds, or bends with the remover to remove"--and that as difficult as it may be to forgive, we really shouldn't be blamed for silly actions we take when cursed.

Comments

[princess-crow.livejournal.com]

I fell in love at first sight within reason. This makes no sense.

[primrosella.livejournal.com]

It's a curse, though, isn't it? So I'm not surprised that it makes so little sense. Even though it may seem similar to love at first sight, it's still not the same.

[princess-crow.livejournal.com]

It isn't. The attempt to mimic it is disgusting.

[primrosella.livejournal.com]

And rather sad, too. Or it will be when midnight strikes.

[princess-crow.livejournal.com]

When love is gone and they ruined this date for their real beloveds. Hmpf.

[anoblemouse.livejournal.com]

Cupid? Who is he?

[primrosella.livejournal.com]

Cupid? He's a god, actually; the god of love. When he shoots an arrow of love at someone, they tend to act--well, rather like people are in the City today.

[anoblemouse.livejournal.com]

So he is an archer who believes he is a god that controls a person's affections? I'm finding that rather hard to believe.

[primrosella.livejournal.com]

Er...no, it's not that he believes he's a god, it's that he is one. At least where I come from, he is. Though I suppose it might be different in other places...

[playstheblues.livejournal.com]

I'm happy I'm not cursed too.

[primrosella.livejournal.com]

It may make things a bit melancholy today, but in the long run, I think it's better to not be.

[playstheblues.livejournal.com]

I think that realizing it's a curse would make everything...so much worse tomorrow.

[primrosella.livejournal.com]

Well, they do say that ignorance is bliss. It's just that the bliss will end rather abruptly at midnight when realization sets in.

[Voice]

[revengeisalie.livejournal.com]

... unrequited love, huh.

Some of the curses do seem to cause the most pain and embarassment in their aftermath.

[Voice]

[primrosella.livejournal.com]

If one person falls in love at first sight, and the other doesn't feel the same, is it really true love? Or is the second person just...taking a little longer? I wonder.

The curses that change how someone thinks are the most awful ones. Still, I wouldn't say this is the worst curse I've ever seen, but I should think it certainly comes close.

[Voice]

[revengeisalie.livejournal.com]

... so do I.

Hmm... it is pretty bad - or is going to be, tomorrow. What would you say is the worst you've seen?

[Voice]

[primrosella.livejournal.com]

Or, as it turns out, they might not ever have the chance to find out, either way.

One that showed me what might have been, had I failed in something very important. And I lost a dear friend in the aftermath of it.

[horrible-protag.livejournal.com]

It does seem to be rather unfortunate, doesn't it? Such feelings going around, yet they're so- false. Your words ring quite true.

[primrosella.livejournal.com]

I just feel awful for the ones who've forgotten the people they are in love with, in favor of someone else. It's going to be terrible for them, come midnight.

[horrible-protag.livejournal.com]

Yes, simply dreadful. Of course, come midnight, they will be able to truly show each other their feelings.

[primrosella.livejournal.com]

Mm. That's very optimistic of you to say. I do hope all the affected citizens are as understanding as you are...though I'm not sure if that's very likely.

[doujin-dork.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I'm guessing it's a curse.

You met cupid?

[primrosella.livejournal.com]

It's really a shame, I think. And it'll be much worse tomorrow, as well.

Well, in a sense. He flew away before I had a chance to really speak with him, but he left behind his bow and arrows. And I, er, borrowed them.

[doujin-dork.livejournal.com]

Yeah. Although, sometimes it'll sorta be better, depending on who you ask.

Oh, wow. That's kinda cool!

[primrosella.livejournal.com]

You think that some of the people cursed to fall in love today...really will fall in love tomorrow? That would be rather nice, wouldn't it?

They were a great help to me, too. I'd never have caught the unicorn without them.