bad rap

[insertusername]

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 something(s) your character is tired of people assuming about them, blaming them for, or pigeonholing them about, etc. Say it in person or over text.

Comment on any surprising, or not so surprising declarations.

Comments

[horticulturalist]

That sounds nice. Peaceful. [This is Larry giving you all his optimism.]

Are you disappointed?

[mask_up]

I think it will be. A place I can make a difference - that's all I wanted.

A little. After all that hard work, I'd thought that people would see my credentials, my training, instead of seeing my yellow spots. I've always wanted to see the best in people. Sometimes, though, their best isn't what I wanted it to be.

[horticulturalist]

It's understandable.

It's not fair. No matter how many times you prove yourself. No matter how credentialed you are. It's like they're only capable of making one thing of you. And if that one thing isn't something they like... well. Too bad.

[mask_up]

That's why I decided to move to the island. Things are fairer, there. The man running the town is a raccoon, who got tired of being viewed as shady and wants to raise his kids somewhere away from that kind of backwards thinking. There's a koala who wants to run a gym, but never got a chance because people think of koalas as lazy. I think maybe there people will see me as who I am, not what they want to make of me based on my being a poisonous frog.

Moving is a big thing. But sometimes big changes are good.

[horticulturalist]

That sounds like a good place to be. I hope it ends up feeling like home.

[mask_up]

I hope so, too. The human who told me about the place seems to share a lot of my thoughts about all people being able to do what they want regardless of species. I'm trying to remain optimistic. I don't want to become bitter over the things that have happened, you know? I feel like if I get bitter, then they've won, somehow.