The Chariot is the executor of higher power and the source of its Will. Crowned in the image of their unique Light, they actualize the intent of the Centurion, and are propelled forward by Purpose.
While the Centurion understands itself to be the commander of its forces, it is only through the Will of the Chariot that its intentions see effect, and it is only the Chariot’s Light that allows it to persist through through difficult battles. The Centurion without its Chariot lacks any form of mobility or expression; the Chariot without the Centurion lacks only direction. The Chariot clutches at the seat of the Centurion, a reminder that its power comes only at their discretion.
Before the Chariot stand two Purposes, both offering to pull the Chariot forward. On their right, Obligation proffers his hand. On their left, Autonomy presents hers. With one hand of the Chariot ever bound in vigilance, only the other remains open to reach for Purpose. The Centurion guides this hand in deliberation between them.
The Chariot is wreathed in boughs of apple — the temptations driving Will, and the fruit of its execution. Apples of varying colors ripen on grafted stems, as The Chariot bears the bounty of many trees.
(note: the use of Ralsei’s and Susie’s hands here is symbolic, and not meant to imply a reduction of their actual characters to those symbols. I wanted to convey the idea that Kris’s motivators aren’t abstract — they’re pulled to action by their friends. They’ll both probably get their own cards… eventually…)
“And now, the Confectionnaire makes her grand entrance! And a-one, and a-two…”
Polaire’s routine goes swimmingly at first. Everything happens exactly on beat, the jelly bears all perform their parts perfectly, and it was all leading up to a grand finale featuring a fantastical sundae. Polaire was certain she had this in the bag…
…until a banana peel fell where it wasn’t supposed to.
She slipped and fell into the sundae with a great CRASH! Everything went flying everywhere, and soon Polaire was sitting in the wreckage of her perfect performance. A few jelly bears walked up to comfort their master, but before anyone could properly react Polaire shot up and sprinted off the stage, bawling all the way.
in which polaire enters a talent show and does… not so great.
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