Verb:EXPRESS

EXPRESS Type Roleplaying Citizen Ta'Illistim Culture Illistim, Nalfein

EXPRESS is a roleplaying verb that offers many options for different facial and bodily expressions.

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Usage:
    EXPRESS                                - Get a blank look on your face
    EXPRESS {self}                         - Your expression goes blank as your thoughts turn inward
    EXPRESS {target}                       - Expresses to a target
    EXPRESS {style}                        - Expresses with a style
    EXPRESS {style} {target}               - Expresses to a target with a style
    EXPRESS SET [option]                   - Shows or sets the EXPRESS verb options available.

Where {style} can be one of the following:
    ANGER      DISGUST       JOY       RELIEF
    CONCERN    FEAR          LOSS      PUZZLEMENT
    BOREDOM    ELATION       GUT       PINE
    DESPAIR    EXASPERATION  MOPE      RAGE
    DISREGARD  FORTIFY       MURDER    SHOCK
    DRIFT      FROLIC        OVERCOME  THANKS
    APPROVAL   CALM          CHARM     DISPLEASURE

EXPRESS SET

You have the following options available to you:
  Standard
  Illistim
  Premium

Your current option is:
  Standard

Please click VERB INFO EXPRESS to see details about the available options.

Verb Info

Verb information for verb "EXPRESS":

People targets:
STANDARD       - You can offer (target) only a blank expression.  See also Styles below.
ILLISTIM
  FIRST PERSON - You consider how you could better express yourself in a way
                 that (target) will understand.
  OTHERS       - Person's expression towards (target) gives the impression that
                 perhaps a different approach is in order.
PREMIUM        - Choose from additional styles below.
  FIRST PERSON - You glance at (target) and babble, unable to form a coherent thought.
  OTHERS       - Person glances at (target) and babbles, apparently unable to form a coherent thought.
NALFEIN        - Choose from additional styles below.
  FIRST PERSON - You maintain an even expression, careful not to betray your true
                 feelings to (target).
  OTHERS       - Actor maintains an even expression as he turns his face toward
                 (target), his face unreadable.

Self target:
STANDARD       - Your expression goes blank as you turn your thoughts inward.  See also Styles below.
ILLISTIM
  FIRST PERSON - You consider how you could better express yourself in a way
                 that (target) will understand.
  OTHERS       - Person presses a hand to her chest, inhaling and exhaling slowly.
PREMIUM        - Choose from additional styles below.
  FIRST PERSON - You open and close your mouth several times, unsure of just how to express yourself.
  OTHERS       - Person opens and closes her mouth several times, apparently at a loss for words.
NALFEIN        - Choose from additional styles below.
  FIRST PERSON - You calculate how to best express yourself.
  OTHERS       - A calculating look flits across Actor's face.

Object targets:
STANDARD       - You can offer (target) only a blank expression.  See also Styles below.
ILLISTIM
  FIRST PERSON - Under your breath, you catalogue the many details of the (target).
  OTHERS       - Person notes, quietly, a few salient particulars of the (target).
PREMIUM        - Choose from additional styles below.
  FIRST PERSON - You study (target), looking for any imperfections.
  OTHERS       - Person studies (target) with a critical eye.
NALFEIN        - Choose from additional styles below.
  FIRST PERSON - You maintain an even expression, careful not to betray your true feelings about (target).
  OTHERS       - Actor maintains an even expression as he watches (target), his face unreadable.

Creature targets:
STANDARD       - You can offer (target) only a blank expression.  See also Styles below.
ILLISTIM
  FIRST PERSON - You consider expressing your current state to (target), but remember yourself.
  OTHERS       - Person pauses, considering (target).  A slight shake of her follows.
PREMIUM        - Choose from additional styles below.
  FIRST PERSON - You glance at (target) with a look of utter disdain.
  OTHERS       - Person glances at (target) with a look of utter disdain.
NALFEIN        - Choose from additional styles below.
  FIRST PERSON - You maintain an even expression, careful not to betray your true feelings about (target).
  OTHERS       - Person maintains an even expression as he watches (target), his face unreadable.

No target:
STANDARD       - Your face goes blank.  See also Styles below.
ILLISTIM
  FIRST PERSON - You consider how you could better express yourself in a way that would be understood.
  OTHERS       - Person's expression is thoughtful, but her furrowed brow
                 indicates she's working something out for herself.
PREMIUM        - Choose from additional styles below.
  FIRST PERSON - You clench your fists at your sides and take a few deep breaths.
  OTHERS       - Person takes a few deep breaths, fists clenched at her sides.
NALFEIN        - Choose from additional styles below.
  FIRST PERSON - You maintain an even expression, careful not to betray your true feelings.
  OTHERS       - Actor maintains an even expression, his face unreadable.

Styles:
  Anger       - You let out a scream of rage.
  Concern     - You glance about with a look of concern on your face.
  Disgust     - You glance about with a disgusted look on your face.
  Fear        - You shiver in fear.
  Joy         - Your face lights up with joy.
  Loss        - You shake your head, totally at a loss.
  Puzzlement  - You look about with a puzzled expression on your face.
  Relief      - You let out a sigh of relief.

For Premium members:
  Boredom      - You cast about for something to occupy your mind, staring about aimlessly as your mind wanders.
  Despair      - You cry out in despair, tears streaming down your face.
  Disregard    - You peruse the area around you and disregard it all as clearly well beneath your notice, turning your gaze to the middle distance.
  Drift        - You close your eyes and let your mind wander down whatever tangents it likes, drifting along the pathways of undirected thoughts.
  Elation      - You hug yourself and grin so wide you feel like your lips will crack while you emit a high-pitched squeal.
  Exasperation - You close your eyes and slap one hand against your face, sliding it down your features in an attempt to wipe away the deep-seated frustration welling up inside.
  Fortify      - You take a series of rapid short breaths, square your shoulders, throw out your chin, and prepare to meet the challenges that lie ahead.
  Frolic       - A wild energy suffuses your body, and you dart about the immediate area, doing your best to embody a particularly giddy squirrel.
  Gut          - You feel an uncomfortable sensation deep in your bowels, then take a careful look around.  You lean slightly to one side and allow the discomfort to pass naturally, watching carefully to see if you're noticed.
  Mope         - You let your shoulders fall along with all the muscles in your face.  You paste on your best hangdog expression
                 and generally feel awful for yourself.
  Murder       - You clench your teeth as your vision starts to swim with crimson hues.  A deep, burning rage builds within your gut, and you clench your fists as thoughts of carnage fill your mind.  Unbidden, a low growl burbles up from deep within your chest.
  Overcome     - Overcome, you lay your wrist upon your forehead with a tiny gasp and sink delicately to the floor.
  Pine         - You close your eyes momentarily and cast your thoughts back in time, momentarily losing yourself in poignant memories of days gone by.
  Rage         - You throw your head back and open your mouth widely, letting loose an earsplitting howl of rage.
  Shock        - You drop your jaw in utter shock.  You knew exactly what would happen and somehow you're still surprised.
  Thanks       - You press your hands together in a praying gesture and bow your head ever so slightly, indicating your thanks.

For Elves and Half-Elves from Ta'Nalfein:
  Approval     - You cover your mouth with your fingertips as you struggle to mask your approval.  It is not the correct time to display such behavior!
  Calm         - You take a breath and offer a placid smile, projecting calmness while you contemplate your next move.
  Charm
    Alone      - Though there doesn't appear to be anyone here, you maintain your composure for any watchful eyes in the shadows.
    One Other  - You survey the room, noting only (Person).  You ensure that (he/she) has taken notice of you by offering (him/her) a charming smile that seems only for (him/her).
    Crowd      - You slowly survey the room, ensuring that each person nearby has taken notice of you by offering them a charming smile that seems only for them.
  Displeasure  - A flash of anger slips across your face before you compose yourself and mask your displeasure.

NOTE:  ONLY first person messaging is listed unless it differs substantially from other versions.  Wedding messaging will only work with your spouse, all other targets default to standard messaging.  Messaging without an option shown applies to all options.  Special scripts and areas may override listed messaging.

Usage

Standard

Untargeted

Style	First	Third
None	Your face goes blank.	Person gets a blank look on her face.
Anger	You let out a scream of rage.	Person lets out a scream of rage.
Concern	You glance about with a look of concern on your face.	Person glances about with a look of concern on her face.
Disgust	You glance about with a disgusted look on your face.	Person glances about with a disgusted look on her face.
Fear	You shiver in fear.	Person shivers in fear.
Joy	Your face lights up with joy.	Person's face lights up with joy.
Loss	You shake your head, totally at a loss.	Person shakes her head, totally at a loss.
Puzzlement	You look about with a puzzled expression on your face.	Person looks about with a puzzled expression on her face.
Relief	You let out a sigh of relief.	Person lets out a sigh of relief.

Targeted

Target	Style	First	Second	Third
Self	None	Your expression goes blank as your thoughts turn inward.	N/A	Person's expression goes blank as her thoughts turn inward.
	Anger	You let out a scream of rage in a display of anger with yourself.	N/A	Person lets out a scream of rage, angry with herself.
	Concern	You glance about with concern for your own condition.	N/A	N/A
	Disgust	You glare, disgusted with yourself.	N/A	Person glares, disgusted with herself.
	Fear	You shiver in fear at your own condition.	N/A	Person shivers in fear of some inner thought.
	Joy	Thoroughly pleased with yourself, your face lights up with joy.	N/A	Person's face lights up with joy for herself.
	Puzzlement	You blink in puzzlement at your own condition.	N/A	Person blinks in puzzlement.
	Relief	You let out a sigh of relief for yourself.	N/A	Person lets out a sigh of relief for herself.
Person/ Object/ Creature	None	You can offer (target) only a blank expression.	Person can offer you only a blank expression.	Person can offer (target) only a blank expression.
	Anger	You let out a scream of rage at (target).	Person lets out a scream of rage at you.	Person lets out a scream of rage at (target).
	Concern	You glance with concern at (target).	Person looks at you with concern.	Person looks at (target) with concern.
	Disgust	You glare with disgust at (target).	Person glares with disgust at you.	Person glares with disgust at (target).
	Fear	You shiver in fear of (target).	Person shivers in fear of you.	Person shivers in fear of (target).
	Joy	Your face lights up with joy for (target).	Person's face lights up with joy for you.	Person's face lights up with joy for (target).
	Puzzlement	You blink in puzzlement at (target).	Person blinks in puzzlement at you.	Person blinks in puzzlement at (target).
	Relief	You let out a sigh of relief for (target).	Person lets out a sigh of relief for you.	Person lets out a sigh of relief for (target).

Premium Subscribers

Premium subscribers have access to additional, exclusive styles as part of their subscriber benefits. Prior to the July 2023 update, there were only four styles available that were tied to citizenship on Mist Harbor.

Untargeted

Style	Modifier	First	Third
None	N/A	You clench your fists at your sides and take a few deep breaths.	Person takes a few deep breaths, fists clenched at her sides.
Boredom	N/A	You cast about for something to occupy your mind, staring about aimlessly as your mind wanders.	Premium stares about aimlessly, his mind clearly anywhere but here at the moment.
Despair	N/A	You cry out in despair, tears streaming down your face.	Person cries out in despair, tears streaming down her face.
Disregard	N/A	You peruse the area around you and disregard it all as clearly well beneath your notice, turning your gaze to the middle distance.	Premium silently peruses the area and disregards it all as well beneath his notice, turning a bored eye to the middle distance.
Drift	N/A	You close your eyes and let your mind wander down whatever tangents it likes, drifting along the pathways of undirected thoughts.	Premium closes his eyes and takes on a placid expression, swaying slightly in response to whatever thoughts are meandering through his mind.
Elation	N/A	You hug yourself and grin so wide you feel like your lips will crack, while you emit a high-pitched squeal.	Person hugs herself and grins widely, while she emits a high-pitched squeal.
Exasperation	N/A	You close your eyes and slap one hand against your face, sliding it down your features in an attempt to wipe away the deep-seated frustration welling up inside.	Premium closes his eyes and slaps one hand across his face. As he slowly slides it down, his revealed expression is one of deep-seated frustration.
Fortify	N/A	You take a series of rapid short breaths, square your shoulders, throw out your chin, and prepare to meet the challenges that lie ahead.	Premium takes a series of rapid short breaths, squares his shoulders, throws out his chin, and takes on a look of grim determination.
Frolic	N/A	A wild energy suffuses your body, and you dart about the immediate area, doing your best to embody a particularly giddy squirrel.	Premium turns suddenly and begins to bound about, frolicking about the immediate area like a particularly giddy squirrel.
Gut	N/A	You feel an uncomfortable sensation deep in your bowels, then take a careful look around. You lean slightly to one side and allow the discomfort to pass naturally, watching carefully to see if you're noticed.	Premium takes a careful look around, then leans slightly to one side as a minor expression of relief flits across his face. He straightens once more, and after a moment the slight smell of sulfur suffuses the air around you.
Mope	N/A	You let your shoulders fall along with all the muscles in your face. You paste on your best hangdog expression and generally feel awful for yourself.	Premium's shoulders fall along with his expression, leaving him with a rather pitiful hangdog affectation.
Murder	N/A	You clench your teeth as your vision starts to swim with crimson hues. A deep, burning rage builds within your gut, and you clench your fists as thoughts of carnage fill your mind. Unbidden, a low growl burbles up from deep within your chest.	Premium's expression grows quickly intense, then murderous as a wild glint comes into his eye. His fists and jaw both clench, and a low growl emanates from somewhere deep within his chest.
Overcome	While Standing*	Overcome, you lay your wrist upon your forehead with a tiny gasp and sink delicately to the floor. Roundtime: 3 sec.	Overcome, Person places her wrist to her forehead and faints, dropping delicately to the floor with a tiny cry.
Overcome	Not Standing	Overcome, you give a quiet gasp.	Obviously overcome, Person gives a quiet gasp.
Pine	N/A	You close your eyes momentarily and cast your thoughts back in time, momentarily losing yourself in poignant memories of days gone by.	Premium closes his eyes momentarily, his expression growing melancholy. After a moment, he utters a soft sigh and opens his eyes once more, appearing decidedly maudlin.
Rage	N/A	You throw your head back and open your mouth widely, letting loose an earsplitting howl of rage.	Person throws her head back and opens her mouth into a gaping maw as she lets loose an earsplitting howl of rage.
Shock	N/A	You drop your jaw in utter shock. You knew exactly what would happen and somehow you're still surprised.	Premium drops his jaw in utter shock and his eyes bulge.
Thanks	N/A	You press your hands together in a praying gesture and bow your head ever so slightly, indicating your thanks.	Premium presses his hands together in a praying gesture and bows his head ever so slightly, indicating his thanks.

* Note: This will set the actor to prone.

Targeted

Self

Style	Modifier	First	Third
None	N/A	You open and close your mouth several times, unsure of just how to express yourself.	Person opens and closes her mouth several times, apparently at a loss for words.
Boredom	N/A	You close your eyes and wish you were anywhere else but here. BOOOOOR-IIIING.	Premium closes his eyes, leans back his head, and adopts an expression of bored misery.
Despair	While Standing*	With a cry of misery you fall to your knees and bury your head in your hands.	Wailing inconsolably, Person falls to her knees and buries her head in her hands.
Despair	Not Standing	You give a keening cry of misery and bury your head in your hands.	Person gives a keening cry and buries her head in her hands.
Disregard	N/A	You disregard your own self-interest as you turn your full attention to your environment.	Premium's expression softens.
Drift	N/A	You let your mind wander down whatever tangents it likes, drifting along the pathways of undirected thoughts. You imagine yourself achieving your wildest dreams!	Premium takes on a placid expression, the corners of his mouth pulling upward in the hint of a smile.
Elation	While Standing	Whooping with joy, you dance wildly about, shrieking your elation to the heavens.	Person bounds into the air with a joyful whoop, dancing and shrieking like a madwoman.
Elation	Not Standing	You whoop with joy, shrieking your elation to the heavens.	Person whoops with joy, shrieking like a madwoman.
Exasperation	N/A	You close your eyes and slap one hand against your face, sliding it down your features in an attempt to wipe away the deep-seated frustration welling up inside.	Premium closes his eyes and slaps one hand across his face. As he slowly slides it down, his revealed expression is one of deep-seated frustration.
Fortify	N/A	You take a series of rapid short breaths, square your shoulders, throw out your chin, and prepare to meet the challenges that lie ahead.	Premium takes a series of rapid short breaths, squares his shoulders, throws out his chin, and takes on a look of grim determination.
Frolic	N/A	A wild energy suffuses your body, and you dart about the immediate area, doing your best to embody a particularly giddy squirrel.	Premium turns suddenly and begins to bound about, frolicking about the immediate area like a particularly giddy squirrel.
Gut	N/A	You feel an uncomfortable sensation deep in your bowels, then take a careful look around. You lean slightly to one side and allow the discomfort to pass naturally, watching carefully to see if you're noticed.	Premium takes a careful look around, then leans slightly to one side as a minor expression of relief flits across his face. He straightens once more, and after a moment the slight smell of sulfur suffuses the air around you.
Mope	N/A	You let your shoulders fall along with all the muscles in your face. You paste on your best hangdog expression and generally feel awful for yourself.	Premium's shoulders fall along with his expression, leaving him with a rather pitiful hangdog affectation.
Overcome	N/A	Overcome with emotion, you fan your face with your hand and blink back tears.	Person takes a deep breath and fans her face with her hand, blinking back tears.
Pine	N/A	You close your eyes momentarily and cast your thoughts back in time, momentarily losing yourself in poignant memories of days gone by.	Premium closes his eyes momentarily, his expression growing melancholy. After a moment, he utters a soft sigh and opens his eyes once more, appearing decidedly maudlin.
Rage	N/A	You clench your fists and dig them into your eyes before letting loose a howl of rage.	Person clenches her fists and digs them into her eyes before letting loose a howl of rage.
Shock	N/A	You drop your jaw in utter shock. You knew exactly what would happen and somehow you're still surprised.	Premium drops his jaw in utter shock and his eyes bulge.
Thanks	N/A	You raise up both balled fists and shake them triumphantly in the air, thanking yourself for being you!	Premium raises up both balled fists and shakes them triumphantly in the air!

* Note: This will set the actor to kneeling.

Person

Non-Demeanor Based

Style	First	Second	Third
None	You glance at (target) and babble, unable to form a coherent thought.	Person glances at you and babbles, apparently unable to form a coherent thought.	Person glances at (target) and babbles, apparently unable to form a coherent thought.
Boredom	You cast a bored, deadpan expression at Wife.	Premium casts a bored, deadpan expression at you.	Premium casts a bored, deadpan expression at Wife.
Disregard	You give Wife a careful once-over before disregarding her as clearly well beneath your notice, turning your gaze to the middle distance.	Premium gives you a careful once-over, then disregards you completely, turning his gaze away and staring into the middle distance.	Premium gives Wife a careful once-over, then disregards her completely, turning his gaze away and staring into the middle distance.
Drift	You let your mind wander down whatever tangents it likes, drifting along the pathways of undirected thoughts. You suddenly realize you have been staring at Wife.	Premium takes on a placid expression as he seems to be staring at you, swaying slightly in response to whatever thoughts are meandering through his mind.	Premium takes on a placid expression as he seems to be staring at Wife, swaying slightly in response to whatever thoughts are meandering through his mind.
Exasperation	You give Wife a level look, then close your eyes and slap one hand against your face, sliding it down your features in an attempt to wipe away the deep-seated frustration welling up inside.	Premium gives you a level look, then closes his eyes and slaps one hand across his face. As he slowly slides it down, his revealed expression is one of deep-seated frustration.	Premium gives Wife a level look, then closes his eyes and slaps one hand across his face. As he slowly slides it down, his revealed expression is one of deep-seated frustration.
Fortify	You take a series of rapid short breaths, square your shoulders, throw out your chin, and prepare to face Wife.	Premium takes a series of rapid short breaths, squares his shoulders, throws out his chin at you, and takes on a look of grim determination.	Premium takes a series of rapid short breaths, squares his shoulders, throws out his chin at Wife, and takes on a look of grim determination.
Frolic	A wild energy suffuses your body, and you dart about around Wife, doing your best to embody a particularly giddy squirrel.	Premium turns suddenly and begins to bound about, frolicking about you like a particularly giddy squirrel.	Premium turns suddenly and begins to bound about, frolicking about Wife like a particularly giddy squirrel.
Gut	You feel an uncomfortable sensation deep in your bowels, then take a careful look around. You lean slightly to one side and allow the discomfort to pass naturally, watching carefully to see if Wife noticed.	Premium takes a careful look in your direction, then leans slightly to one side as a minor expression of relief flits across his face. He straightens once more, and after a moment the slight smell of sulfur suffuses the air around you.	Premium takes a careful look in Wife's direction, then leans slightly to one side as a minor expression of relief flits across his face. He straightens once more, and after a moment the slight smell of sulfur suffuses the air around you.
Mope	You let your shoulders fall along with all the muscles in your face. You paste on your best hangdog expression as you turn your pitiful eyes toward Wife.	Premium eyes you for a brief moment, then his shoulders fall along with his expression, leaving him with a rather pitiful hangdog affectation.	Premium eyes Wife for a brief moment, then his shoulders fall along with his expression, leaving him with a rather pitiful hangdog affectation.
Overcome	Overcome with emotion, you gaze at (target) and try not to cry.	Person's breath catches as she gazes at you with wide eyes, her unshed tears threatening to spill over.	Person's breath catches as she gazes at (target) with wide eyes, her unshed tears threatening to spill over.
Pine	You gaze wistfully at Wife and cast your thoughts back in time, momentarily losing yourself in poignant memories of times gone by.	Premium gazes wistfully at you, his expression growing melancholy. After a moment, he utters a soft sigh and looks away, appearing decidedly maudlin.	Premium gazes wistfully at Wife, his expression growing melancholy. After a moment, he utters a soft sigh and looks away, appearing decidedly maudlin.
Rage	You glare at (target) and fume with rage, not even trusting yourself to speak.	Clenching her jaw, Person glares at you and silently fumes with rage.	Clenching her jaw, Person glares at (target) and silently fumes with rage.
Shock	You drop your jaw in utter shock. You knew exactly what you thought Wife would do, yet somehow you're still surprised.	Premium drops his jaw and his eyes bulge as he stares at you in utter shock.	Premium drops his jaw and his eyes bulge as he stares at Wife in utter shock.
Thanks	You press your hands together in a praying gesture and bow your head ever so slightly toward Wife, indicating your thanks.	Premium presses his hands together in a praying gesture and bows his head ever so slightly toward you, indicating his thanks.	Premium presses his hands together in a praying gesture and bows his head ever so slightly toward Wife, indicating his thanks.

Demeanor-Based

Style	Target Demeanor	First	Second	Third
Despair	Cold, Reserved	You glance at (target) and cry in anguish.	Person glances at you, crying out in anguish.	Person glances at (target), crying out in anguish.
	Neutral, Friendly, Warm	You clutch at (target) and cry in anguish.	Person clutches at you, crying out in anguish.	Person clutches at (target), crying out in anguish.
Elation	Reserved, Cold	You whoop with joy, and move closer to Target. (Target)'s face keeps you at a distance however!	Person whoops with joy and moves to grab you. You glare at her and she backs off.	Person whoops with joy and approaches (target). Seeing her face, she keeps her distance.
	Neutral	Whooping with joy, you grab (target)'s hands and dance wildly about with her at arm's length, shrieking your elation to the heavens.	Whooping with joy, Person grabs your hands and dances about with you at arm's length, shrieking like a madwoman.	Whooping with joy, Person grabs Target's hands and dances about with her at arm's length, shrieking like a madwoman.
	Friendly	Whooping with joy, you grab (target)'s forearms and dance wildly about with her, shrieking your elation to the heavens.	Whooping with joy, Person grabs your forearms and dances about with you, shrieking like a madwoman.	Whooping with joy, Person grabs (target)'s forearms and dances about with her, shrieking like a madwoman.
	Warm	Whooping with joy, you grab (target) in a hug and dance wildly about with her, shrieking your elation to the heavens.	Whooping with joy, Person grabs you in a tight hug and dances about with you, shrieking like a madwoman.	Whooping with joy, Person grabs (target) in a hug and dances about with her, shrieking like a madwoman.

* This style only works while standing.

Object

Style	First	Third
None	You study (object), looking for any imperfections.	Person studies (object) with a critical eye.
Boredom	You stare past an object as your mind wanders.	Premium stares vacantly at an object.
Despair	You glance at (object) and wail in despair.	Person glances at (object) and wails in despair.
Disregard	You peruse an object and disregard it all as clearly well beneath your notice, turning your gaze to the middle distance.	Premium silently peruses an object and disregards it all as well beneath his notice, turning a bored eye to the middle distance.
Drift	You gaze at an object and let your mind wander down whatever tangents it likes, drifting along the pathways of undirected thoughts.	Premium gazes at an object and takes on a placid expression, swaying slightly in response to whatever thoughts are meandering through his mind.
Disgust	You glare with disgust at an object.	Premium glares with disgust at an object.
Elation	You whoop with uncontainable joy as you spot (object).	Person let's out an uncontainable whoop of joy as she spots (object).
Exasperation	You close your eyes and slap one hand against your face, sliding it down your features in an attempt to wipe away the deep-seated frustration welling up inside for an object.	Premium closes his eyes and slaps one hand across his face. As he slowly slides it down, his revealed expression is one of deep-seated frustration with an object.
Fortify	You take a series of rapid short breaths, square your shoulders, throw out your chin, and prepare to meet the challenges that an object may bring.	Premium takes a series of rapid short breaths, squares his shoulders, throws out his chin, and takes on a look of grim determination as he turns to face an object.
Frolic	A wild energy suffuses your body, and you dart about in front of an object, doing your best to embody a particularly giddy squirrel.	Premium turns suddenly and begins to bound about in front of an object, frolicking about the immediate area like a particularly giddy squirrel.
Gut	That would be indecent!	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Mope	You turn away from an object, letting your shoulders fall along with all the muscles in your face. You paste on your best hangdog expression and generally feel awful for yourself.	Premium's shoulders fall along with his expression as he turns away from an object, leaving him with a rather pitiful hangdog affectation.
Murder	You clench your teeth as your vision starts to swim with crimson hues as you turn your murderous glare toward an object. A deep, burning rage builds within your gut, and you clench your fists as thoughts of carnage fill your mind. Unbidden, a low growl burbles up from deep within your chest.	Premium's expression grows quickly intense as he turns his gaze toward an object, then murderous as a wild glint comes into his eye. His fists and jaw both clench, and a low growl emanates from somewhere deep within his chest.
Overcome	Your breath catches as you gaze at (object), tears welling up in your eyes.	A tiny gasp comes from Xeraphina as she gazes at (object), tears welling up in her eyes.
Pine	Your eyes alight on an object, and suddenly you are cast back in time, momentarily losing yourself in poignant memories of days gone by.	Premium casts his eyes toward an object, his expression growing melancholy.
Rage	Wanting to spit, you glower at (object) and silently fume.	Jaw clenched in rage, Person glowers at (object) in silence.
Shock	You drop your jaw in utter shock and your eyes bulge as you turn them on an object. You knew exactly what would happen and somehow you're still surprised.	Premium drops his jaw and his eyes bulge as he stares at an object in utter shock.
Thanks	You press your hands together in a praying gesture and bow your head ever so slightly toward an object, indicating your thanks.	Premium presses his hands together in a praying gesture and bows his head ever so slightly toward an object, indicating his thanks.

Creature

Style	First	Third
None	You glance at a cave troll with a look of utter disdain.	Person glances at a cave troll with a look of utter disdain.
Boredome	You stare past a creature as your mind wanders.	Premium stares vacantly at a creature.
Despair	You wail in despair as you contemplate a cave troll.	Person wails in despair as she focuses on a cave troll.
Disregard	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Drift	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Elation*	Shrieking in delight, you dance around a cave troll.	Shrieking in delight, Person dances around a cave troll.
Exasperation	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Fortify	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Frolic	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Gut	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Mope	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Overcome	Tears spring to your eyes for a cave troll.	Tears spring to Person's eyes as she looks at a cave troll.
Pine	Your eyes alight on a creature, and suddenly you are cast back in time, momentarily losing yourself in poignant memories of days gone by.	Premium casts his eyes toward a creature, his expression growing melancholy.
Rage	Completely overcome with rage, you can't even bring yourself to scream at a cave troll.	Person glares daggers at a cave troll, apparently too angry to even make a sound.
Shock	You drop your jaw in utter shock and your eyes bulge as you turn them on a creature. You knew exactly what would happen and somehow you're still surprised.	Premium drops his jaw and his eyes bulge as he stares at a creature in utter shock.
Thanks	You press your hands together in a praying gesture and bow your head ever so slightly toward a creature, indicating your thanks.	Premium presses his hands together in a praying gesture and bows his head ever so slightly toward a creature, indicating his thanks.

Ta'Illistim Citizen/ Illistim Elf

Target	First	Second	Third
None	You consider how you could better express yourself in a way that would be understood.	N/A	Person's expression is thoughtful, but her furrowed brow indicates she's working something out for herself.
Self	Your thoughts roil, a tumult of quick images and phrases. Inhaling and exhaling slowly, you press a hand to your chest.	N/A	Person presses a hand to her chest, inhaling and exhaling slowly.
Person	You consider how you could better express yourself in a way that (target) will understand.	Person's expression towards you gives the impression that perhaps a different approach is in order.	Person's expression towards (target) gives the impression that perhaps a different approach is in order.
Object	Under your breath, you catalogue the many details of the (object).	N/A	Person notes, quietly, a few salient particulars of the (object).
Creature	You consider expressing your current state to the troll, but remember yourself.	N/A	Person pauses, considering the troll. A slight shake of her head follows.

Nalfein Culture

Untargeted

Style	Modifier	First	Third
None	N/A	You maintain an even expression, careful not to betray your true feelings.	Person maintains an even expression, her face unreadable.
Approval	N/A	You cover your mouth with your fingertips as you struggle to mask your approval. It is not the correct time to display such behavior!	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Calm	N/A	You take a breath and offer a placid smile, projecting calmness while you contemplate your next move.	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Charm	While Alone	Though there doesn't appear to be anyone here, you maintain your composure for any watchful eyes in the shadows.	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
	One Other Person Present	You survey the room, noting only (Person). You ensure that (he/she) has taken notice of you by offering (him/her) a charming smile that seems only for (him/her).	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
	Crowded Room	You slowly survey the room, ensuring that each person nearby has taken notice of you by offering them a charming smile that seems only for them.	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Displeasure	N/A	A flash of anger slips across your face before you compose yourself and mask your displeasure.	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!

Targeted

Self

Style	First	Third
None	You calculate how to best express yourself.	A calculating look flits across Person's face.
Approval	Your excitement gets the better of you, and you break out into an approving smile before controlling yourself.	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Calm	You inhale sharply and straighten your carriage, projecting an image of calm as you struggle to control your anger. Discretion can only be pushed so far!	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Charm	You turn on the charm, smiling warmly and exuding comity.	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Displeasure	You falter, displeased with yourself.	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!

Person

Style	First	Second	Third
None	You maintain an even expression, careful not to betray your true feelings to (target).	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!	Person maintains an even expression as she turns her face toward (target), her face unreadable.
Approval	You glance around to see who could be watching before expressing your approval to Target.	Person catches your eye and subtly indicates her approval.	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Calm	You inhale sharply and straighten your carriage, projecting an image of calm control as you consider where you would most like to insert a dagger in Target.	Person inhales sharply, straightening her back and shoulders, regarding you with what appears to be a calm expression save for the burning glare she turns upon you.	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Charm	You turn your full attention toward Target, giving her the sort of smile that could charm the hide off an angry thrak.	Person turns her full attention toward you, shifting elegantly as she offers you a dazzlingly warm smile.	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Displeasure	A flash of anger slips across your face before you compose yourself and mask your displeasure with Target.	A momentary flash of displeasure crosses Person's face before she offers you a mannered smile.	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!

Object or Creature

Style	First	Third
None	You maintain an even expression, careful not to betray your true feelings about (target).	Person maintains an even expression as she watches (target), her face unreadable.
Approval	Your excitement for the (target) gets the better of you, and you break out into an approving smile before controlling yourself.	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Calm	You inhale sharply and straighten your carriage, projecting an image of calm as you struggle to control your anger with (target). Discretion can only be pushed so far!	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Charm	You adopt a charming expression to mask your true feelings about (target).	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Displeasure	A flash of anger slips across your face before you compose yourself and mask your displeasure with (object).	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!

See Also

• SPEECH (verb) EXPRESS