[ SECRET POST #4151 ]

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⌈ Secret Post #4151 ⌋

Warning: Some secrets are NOT worksafe and may contain SPOILERS.

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Notes:

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Comments

[(Anonymous)]

I don't think it's wrong to write observed behavior, though. I think it only becomes an issue if you feel that the narrative is supporting that behavior.

[(Anonymous)]

Didn't you read the secret? The narrative DOES support that behavior. Bab, who is blamed for "losing" Ben's dog (who was stolen, mind you) deliberately throws the archery contest even though she's a skilled archer. She does it so Ben will forgive her, which he does. This isn't portrayed as a bad thing to have done - quite the contrary. It's portrayed as a natural and right decision and Bab is "rewarded" with the ribbon she didn't rightfully win because Ben (who won it in a rigged contest) says it's too girly.

[(Anonymous)]

I would be perfectly capable of writing that with the same outcome and not have it come off as something amazing that everyone should do. Narrative tone is its own thing, Anon. Have you never read a bad summary before?

[(Anonymous)]

Idk, intentionally losing to make someone forgive you seems like a pretty shrewd thing to do. It's emotional manipulation, basically, and it works.