11 Results in the "TMC" category
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TMC Vol 1 Prelude
PRELUDE I am the fool. With no name, I am inscribed on no list. With no voice, I may say anything I wish. Unseen, I see all. Already, foolish grins begin to bloom on the faces of the nobles. They think little of letting my words drift by, convinced they have heard this opening line a dozen times before. Were they to listen closely, however, they might sense the brazen boast in my tone. I live here in this palace, basking in a rare freedom. Just today, I commented on a…-
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TMC Vol 1 Act 1.9
I am often considered the most inconspicuous of jesters, likened to a mouse weaving quietly through the castle's many halls. This skill, however, wasn't a natural gift but one acquired through years of diligent effort. Except for His Majesty the King, I retain the right to decline any entertainment demands from mere nobles. If it's not at a grand banquet, there’s no obligation for me to brighten their day. When I say 'decline,' I mean preemptively avoiding them altogether, ensuring I’m never…-
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TMC Vol 1 Act 1.8
The bell tolls from the tower, announcing the arrival of noon. I wander near the castle gates, hands clasped behind my back like a deeply contemplative soul, though my mind is as blank as the early white hairs on Duke Ansley's head. The time for a decision is drawing near, isn’t it? What should I do? Surely it would be wise to follow Princess Verona’s orders, right? Then why, pray tell, am I standing here awaiting Princess Lux’s arrival? Aunt Gertrude once said that while I may seem clever and…-
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- Life as a court jester is grueling. Every day, I cater to the whims of corrupt nobles, bear the brunt of His Majesty’s temper, and now, I find myself walking a tightrope between two princesses. My eternal liege, the eldest princess. And the second princess, still so young and innocent. “I’ve never imagined a life where I am not the king. I cannot allow…
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