AN: Ok, this one's extremely short, which is why if I get just one review I'll post the next one. It's kind of just a look into the mindset of the "main character," and it really works for I, II, or IV. Much thanks and cookies to my recent reviewers: Wind Omega, Chaltruvind, Mithrigil, and K'arthur.
Disclaimer: I thought I owned Suikoden and its characters, but the men in white coats told me differently.
The Color of Silence
This silent-hero thing isn't as great as you might think.
For one thing, you kind of have to agree to whatever anyone tells you. It's one thing if it's your strategist, but when it's some hulking brute with no more brains than a furfly, it gets irritating.
Everyone seems to forget about you, except when they need their figurehead. Then, they trot you out to wave your sword around. Other than that, you're left on your own, or worse, sent to bed like a child. And you can't even protest.
And people are constantly putting words in your mouth. Nevermind that they have no idea what you're thinking or feeling, they think they can speak for you.
It doesn't matter that you're one of the most experienced fighters they've got, or that you're the supposed leader. You are assumed to be helpless. It really bites.
Plus, you can't order an ice cream sundae.