bad rap

The things we become known for aren’t always what we’d like to be known for. Reputations are hard to run from. Sometimes they’re not even deserved. So here’s your chance to set the record straight. Clear up some misplaced assumptions, debunk any rumours about yourself and defy your stereotypes.

how to play:

Top level with some aspect of your character's reputation they might be trying to shake. Maybe it's something they're tired of people assuming about them, blaming them for, or pigeonholing them into, etc. Say it in person or over text.

Comment on any surprising, or not so surprising declarations.

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[ Frenchie has the expression of someone who is both touched by the thoughtfulness, however strange, and also trying to hold back his laughter, which he does successfully! Lots of practice. ] You don't need to worry about that mate, I'm not really the jealous type, and I'm not surprised the ladies want to braid your hair. [ He smiles. Now they just need to find a lad that wants to braid his hair. Or share his barrel. Or give him a potato. ]

I think he'll be alright. [ Frenchie isn't too fond of Mr. Hands, so really he could care less if the man felt left out; but he knows Swede is pure and kind and would actually care. ]

[ Swede isn't really appealing to men with his extreme sweetness and his lack of confidence, it's more something that works on ladies' motherly feelings. Of course he could just be told to take some clothes off and men would change their opinion really fast b-but the last time he did he was almost eaten... it is unsafe... ] Ohh... I am so happy you are not jealous! I am not looking for a girlfriend. This is good, then we are not in loff with the same person.

O... okej... I don't want my acorn friend to go overboard. [ He decides to not make Mr. Izzy one. Frenchie is a good influence. ]

[ A little bit more confidence and Frenchie is pretty certain he'd be able to get the attention of the lads, so he's trying to instill said confidence in him. Maybe not to strip in the middle of public because he doesn't want him to get eaten and wait what...? Damn those evil rich vampires! ]

Nah, life's too short to get all bent out of shape about things like jealousy. And I'm pretty sure we won't end up in loff [ he mimics Swede's accent but light hearted teasing only, not actually making fun of him ] with the same person. [ Which was a relief, because that could make things awkward to say the least. ]

Which acorn is you?

I won't be jealous... as well, if a lot of men try to be your boyfriend. I think... because you are so handsome, it probably will happen. [ He's not shy about calling Frenchie handsome. That is common knowledge, ja? ]

I... I never noticed... you say loff the same as me... I never noticed you did that before. [ The Swede smiles and fidgets with his shirt. He'll try to be more confident but- but of course not so confident that he'll end up being eaten.

He already knows vampires are bad, probably because Frenchie taught him. Frenchie knows all about the bad creatures. Where'd they all be without him? ]

Oh... it is this one... it has a blue bandana as well... [ It looks more like a bow but maybe Swede wishes he had something nicer than that old bandana. ]

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Thanks! [ He smiles at the compliment because it's nice to hear; he's pretty content with how he looks, though he realizes he could do with a better wardrobe. Less shirts with holes in them, for a start. ]

Well, normally I say 'love', [ Pronounced in his own accent this time ] but it's a great accent you've got, so I borrowed it, just for that one word. Hope you don't mind.

[ Of course it's the blue bandana one, he probably should have expected that. Never the less, he smiles and gives it an appraising glance. ] Looks just like you. Except you know, if you were an acorn.

Thank youu, I think it helps that my head is already shaped like an acorn. [ He thinks that is a good thing... he loffs acorns.

The Swede is happy Frenchie is more confident than he is... but... but there's no helping they're poor as dirt. It is okej when you are all poor together but- but here it is something you are judged for. Not that Swede realizes but Frenchie probably does. He knows a lot more about how the world works. ]

Oh... [ He blushes. ] My accent is that way because I am from Sweden... just like you have a French accent... [ Swede that's British. ]

It's shaped like a very nice acorn, yes. [ It's a compliment, what! Frenchie is well aware of how being poor is something that can get you judged unfairly and harshly in most parts of the world, but he isn't phased by it. Money comes and goes, and usually it's the people who have lots of it that tend to be the unhappiest. He's just lucky he's a pirate where that sort of thing doesn't matter much, at least to the crew. ]

My accent's not French. [ He corrects him, then squints at him in assessment. Wait. Has he been thinking this whole time that his British accent was what French people sounded like? And should he correct him because that is a bit funny actually... ] You know I'm not actually French, right?

You... you are not sad that your head is not shaped like an acorn as well? [ The Swede looks worried... before looking even more worried. Not French? But his name is Frenchie! How can he not be French?

But his name is the Swede and he is from Sweden- ]

...am I also not Swedish, Frenchie? [ He did think that the British accent was French. He also probably thinks French people look like Frenchie even though they met actual French people that looked nothing like him. It is all so confusing he now thinks he is no longer a Swede. ]

It's not something I'm losing any sleep over, no. [ But of course the concern is appreciated. For his head not being shaped like an acorn. ]

[ Realizing he may have sent Swede into an identity crisis, he's quick to reassure him. ] You're still Swedish! It's just that I'm not French. My accent isn't French, it's British. You know, kind of like the Captain, except he sounds fancier than me. All proper like. [ It's the name that's causing the confusion isn't it? Swede should start calling himself something overtly Swedish like... Bjorn or something. But if Frenchie suggests that it might tip him further into an identity crisis so he'll refrain for now. ]

Oh... I am happy... I thought I was also not Swedish anymore.

Frenchie, you are the same as the Captain? But you do not look the same. In Sweden, everyone looks the same... but not in British? [ Does he know British means from England? No. He is- he is lost. By everything. Don't add Bjorn. ]

You don't talk the same as well? [ What is going on. ]

A... and I thought... Captain was fighting the British... but everyone is also British? Those peoples that try to shoot us are British...? [ His bottom lip wobbles. Is he on a ship with BAD PEOPLE? Swede needs lots of cuddles and barrel time after this. ]

[ Well, damn. Identity crisis has been activated and now how to go about putting things in a way that Swede will grasp, that will not make him cower in terror at the great wide world and it's different accents and countries and... it's a lot. ] I'm not the same as the Captain, but we have similar accents, that's all. At least, more similar than you and I. You sound very Swedish, as far as I can tell... having never been to Sweden, but I'm sure it's lovely. And freezing. But full of people that look and sound like you, so it must be great. [ He gives him a supportive squeeze on the shoulder and smiles at him. ]

The people that tried to shoot us are British yeah, and they're dicks, but the Captain and I are separate from them. [ If ever there was a moment for Frenchie to magically provide a cookie to distract the man, now would be the time except he can't do that because he's not a witch. ]

[ The concept of understanding about how big the world is and how many different people there are is too much for the Swede. And then there are good British and bad British? And also... he knows he isn't in Sweden, ja. There is no snow? But he also thinks he isn't in England. So where exactly are they? ]

............... .. oh ja, you'd loff Sweden... there was snow and a lot of Swedes. [ Talking about Sweden helps calm him down a little, even if he doesn't remember too much, other than the blood rain during his birth. This is normal, ja? ]

So... this is different British...? How can I tell them apart, the clothes? [ He snuggles against Frenchie's arm a bit. Clearly it's all Very Scary! A cookie would fix this. He is absolutely terrified of the British navy, he will not leave his barrel for anything. ]

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