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Village Square => The Lost Lake Inn => Topic started by: CelesteShamrock on August 17, 2018, 08:20:51 PM

Title: Just as Sneaky and Underhanded at the Rest of Them
Post by: CelesteShamrock on August 17, 2018, 08:20:51 PM
I thought Piflak and her ilk were at least decent but it turns out they're just as kiniving as any demon or dragon.  I know there are decent souls but is everyone I take a liking too a plotting rat deep down?
Title: Re: Just as Sneaky and Underhanded at the Rest of Them
Post by: Tapewolf on August 18, 2018, 07:28:02 AM
Probably selection pressure.  The ones which didn't plot and scheme because they're too nice would have been the low-hanging fruit for Hizell and co during the Dragon-Cubi wars.
Title: Re: Just as Sneaky and Underhanded at the Rest of Them
Post by: The One Guy on August 18, 2018, 12:19:09 PM
For what it's worth, "decent" and "scheming" aren't necessarily contradictory.
Title: Re: Just as Sneaky and Underhanded at the Rest of Them
Post by: llearch n'n'daCorna on August 18, 2018, 03:55:52 PM
Quote from: CelesteShamrock on August 17, 2018, 08:20:51 PM
I thought Piflak and her ilk were at least decent but it turns out they're just as kiniving as any demon or dragon.  I know there are decent souls but is everyone I take a liking too a plotting rat deep down?

ITYM "conniving". Remember, folks, spelling, grammar, and typography counts in trying to get your message across. It's the difference between helping your uncle, Jack, off a horse, and...