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[theverystars]

I've developed a guilty pleasure for watching these competitive "reality shows" on television.

I'm not sure why they call them that. It's an arbitrary name, when you think about it. "Reality shows" hardly capture reality.

The competition aspect of them is often rather pointless as well. What does eating a pound of brains prove, other than that the contestant has no gag reflex? Why not test your mettle at an actual survival skill?

( He falls silent, but not because he's thinking. He's already aware of the situation. )

Given the island setting, I'd say I'm in one such "reality show" now.

But my strength feels considerably limited, so being voted off the island seems like my best option...

( Shatterstar heaves a sigh, having finally resigned himself to acceptance. )

... or it would be, if that offer were on the table. I know enough about captivity to know this is a different kind of game.

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[finesthour]

Oh, it's wonderful. It's always bustling with something to do, and Asheth looks over everyone. There are cats everywhere. I mostly stayed inside the Temple as the Living Asheth with the priestesses, but outside it's bustling and there are vendors all over, selling the most incredible trinkets. The snake charmers are fascinatingly talented and bring glory to Asheth's name. Once a year there's a parade, which is quite lovely when you're a kid, but less lovely as you get older, of course. And there is a great statue of the Goddess, looking quite beautiful even if she is wearing her very stupid face.

[theverystars]

The Living Asheth? What is the difference?

[finesthour]

Oh, when I was a child I hosted her.