the | in character | critique meme

[dedikated]

Have you ever just wanted to tell someone flat-out what you think of them as a person? Does your roommate have this one quirk that drives you up the wall, like dripping apathy all over the kitchen sink? Sometimes all it takes to be the best person you can be is a dose of self-awareness, sometimes what it takes instead is a cluebat to the head... and sometimes they just have a stupid name you can never quite spell right.

For all this and more, have I got the meme for you!

THE LOWDOWN
i. Post a header with your character's name.
ii. Comment in-character to other people's headers. With what? Depends on your CR! Maybe they're a good person and really should keep on keeping on, maybe literally everyone can see they need to suck it up and confess already, maybe they'll change their wicked ways if just one extra person casts aspersions on their pompadour. Bring in examples if you want, as with any helpful critique. Be as creative as you like!
iii. Other characters will comment to yours, no doubt overflowing with well-meaning advice on how to be the best person they can be. Your character is free to respond. Excuse you, maybe despair is still in fashion??
iv. A probably unnecessary reminder, but just remember, this is not a place for OOC crit! There are other, more appropriate channels for that.
v. Here are quick links to the Dreamwidth inbox and recent posted comments page if you want them.

Shamelessly borrowed from empatheias

Comments

Glacius

[glacius]

[synthedick]

I know these circumstances aren't ideal, but for what it's worth, I'm glad you're around.

[glacius]

... Oh. Ah... thank you. You know, I think I feel the same about you. It is good to have someone who understands some of the difficulties that I have faced.

[synthedick]

Those of us who aren't quite human have to stick together. If we don't look out for one another, there might come a time where no one will.

[glacius]

Indeed. Perhaps this is my own form of bias, but I find it easier to relate to you knowing that you are not entirely human. You have a different perspective on things... on more similar to my own. I will... "stick" with you, [oh god sorry Nick he is not good at human expressions,] particularly if you are on the receiving end of unfair judgment simply because of what you are.

[synthedick]

[He smiles. He knows what you mean, pal.]

I've had my fair share of 'unfair judgment' back home. I'm hoping my luck will turn around here, but it's good to know someone has my back.

[unfollowing]

I just wanted to say thanks for um. For saving me from that guy.

[glacius]

It is no problem. I detest suffering, and would not turn my back on someone that appeared to need assistance.

[dedikated]

I've got no idea what you are. Like. None.

[ but kind of cool? If she could actually say any of that. ]

What ARE ice aliens? We just don't know.

[glacius]

An alien? A being that hails from a planet very different from your own? [He doesn't know what else she wants from him! Is she expecting a comprehensive breakdown of his anatomy? That sounds awfully personal!]

[circumitus]

To be honest, am pretty glad you were there. Stick around, will you?

[glacius]

I am glad I could assist you, after you helped me when I was incapacitated.

... Though I do not wish to be trapped in this place for any longer than is necessary, as long as I am here I will aid you. Your quiet strength is admirable.

[bluffed]

Nice aim. A little jealous.

[glacius]

Ah-- thank you. [Have a polite, flattered little head dip!] You humans have a saying--practice makes perfect, I believe? I've had a lot of practice.

[bluffed]

Not.... entirely sure if I want to know the details, so here's a nod of agreement.

[glacius]

[That's fair; Glacius normally doesn't spill the details of his life to people he's just met, particularly not the details of rougher times. So he'll be general:] Let us just say that being an intergalactic marshal requires a very full life of intensive training. That being said, you have good reflexes, yourself.

Re: Glacius

[cashlin]

You're an okay guy. Sorry I tried to shoot you that one time, it's a reflex.

[glacius]

And I am sorry that I tried to forcibly disarm you. I just did not want to get shot--I am sure you understand.

[closerift]

You hit very hard.

[ Hey, she lived, so they can joke about it now, right?? ]

[glacius]

[Oh Makers no. Glacius is not even remotely ready to accept what he had done to her--and he's honestly not all that good at joking, so he's not sure if this isn't an accusation.] I--I am so sorry. I should never have--what I did was inexcusable. Unforgivable. [He honestly can't believe she's even talking to him right now.]

[closerift]

You don't need to apologize. [ She says swiftly, with a little smile. ] I was only teasing. And... I know what the gods are capable of. We all do. It's hardly fair to blame you for their actions, for their influence.

[tongueamok]

I wish I could say that you didn't remind me of someone. Not that you're bad, of course. I still owe you my gratitude for helping me.

[glacius]

I am... sorry? [He's not really sure what Carlisle wants him to do about that. He's just being himself! ...Which ironically is probably only contributing to the problem.] Of course. If you were a friend of one of my people, then you are a friend to me as well.

[tongueamok]

[Oh. Oh Glacius used the F word.]

I, ah. [Now his heart hurts. THANKS FOR THAT.] I only hope he truly did consider me a friend. It was hard to tell, sometimes.

[glacius]

If he came to your aid repeatedly--despite his pride, no less-- then it sounds to me like he considered you a friend in some capacity.