Sherwood And The Infinite Lullaby - Arc One
dallasdtaylor for Argo
Argo is part of a race known as Concordians, who are people born from song, due to mysterious refraction in the void.
The name Argo is extracted from “agoraphobia”, which is a type of anxiety disorder in which you fear being in situations where escape might be difficult or that help wouldn’t be available if things were to go wrong. Argo is no different; being a Concordian is nevertheless an issue when it comes to going out in public, with antlers and pointy ears and all, but it takes a lot of mental power before he can bring himself to go just about anywhere. When interacting with other characters, Argo is very hesitant to follow their trust and will hide behind or stay close to those he has the most trust in. In this arc, he is the final representation of independence, as Argo has lived for the majority of his life completely alone, due to his agoraphobia.
For Concordians, it is common for them to have two voices; one for telepathic communication, and the other for when they sing, as their voices are too powerful for mortal ears to hear if they haven’t learned to control it. For his talking (or communicative) voice, think of a softer, more monotone voice, with an overall frailness. Take into account that no matter where he is or who he’s with, that agoraphobia is still lurking, so keep a sprinkle of that anxiety in the way he speaks as well. And of course, the gaps are for interpretation based on the details given.
In this line, Argo shyly requests something from the character Elise, who, like Argo, is also a Concordian. Be very hesitant with your words, like you think you'd bother her with this request, but slowly build the courage to ask her.
“Could you do something for me, Elise? It’s fine if you can’t but I just- I know you have horns, like I have antlers, but you’re always out in the open, and I’ve heard of the aria that helps conceal them…Can you teach it to me?”
In this line, Argo is very agitated with Duke Sherwood, who tries his best to lend a helping hand although it backfires. Argo has seen many people fail to try and help him, so he doesn't take lightly to Duke's attempt.
“No, I don’t need your help, I’m fine on my own. And don’t try and tell me you’re here to ‘help’ me, cuz you’re nothing more than a Boy Scout here for his next badge; you’re only here for your own gain, to boast about how you helped the weak and lonely boy who lives out in the woods by himself. I should pity you for even trying."
Wonderful job, we'll be happy to have you play the role of Argo!
I can't wait to help bring Argo to life! Thank you so much!
Congratulations Dallas!!