Verb:EXPRESS

EXPRESS Type Roleplaying Citizen Ta'Illistim Culture Illistim Nalfein Special Case Premium

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Untargeted

Style	First	Third
Standard	Your face goes blank.	Xeraphina gets a blank look on her face.
Anger	You let out a scream of rage.	Xeraphina lets out a scream of rage.
Concern	You glance about with a look of concern on your face.	Xeraphina glances about with a look of concern on her face.
Disgust	You glance about with a disgusted look on your face.	Xeraphina glances about with a disgusted look on her face.
Fear	You shiver in fear.	Xeraphina shivers in fear.
Joy	Your face lights up with joy.	Xeraphina's face lights up with joy.
Loss	You shake your head, totally at a loss.	Xeraphina shakes her head, totally at a loss.
Puzzlement	You look about with a puzzled expression on your face.	Xeraphina looks about with a puzzled expression on her face.
Relief	You let out a sigh of relief.	Xeraphina lets out a sigh of relief.

Self-Targeted

Style	First	Third
Standard	Your expression goes blank as your thoughts turn inward.	Xeraphina's expression goes blank as her thoughts turn inward.
Anger	You let out a scream of rage in a display of anger with yourself.	Xeraphina lets out a scream of rage, angry with herself.
Concern	You glance about with concern for your own condition.	N/A
Disgust	You glare, disgusted with yourself.	Xeraphina glares, disgusted with herself.
Fear	You shiver in fear at your own condition.	Xeraphina shivers in fear of some inner thought.
Joy	Thoroughly pleased with yourself, your face lights up with joy.	Xeraphina's face lights up with joy for herself.
Puzzlement	You blink in puzzlement at your own condition.	Xeraphina blinks in puzzlement.
Relief	You let out a sigh of relief for yourself.	Xeraphina lets out a sigh of relief for herself.

Targeted

Note: Creature and object targets mirror first and third person messaging.

Style	First	Second	Third
Standard	You can offer (target) only a blank expression.	Xeraphina can offer you only a blank expression.	Xeraphina can offer (target) only a blank expression.
Anger	You let out a scream of rage at (target).	Xeraphina lets out a scream of rage at you.	Xeraphina lets out a scream of rage at (target).
Concern	You glance with concern at (target).	Xeraphina looks at you with concern.	Xeraphina looks at (target) with concern.
Disgust	You glare with disgust at Ylynnil.	Xeraphina glares with disgust at you.	Xeraphina glares with disgust at (target).
Fear	You shiver in fear of (target).	Xeraphina shivers in fear of you.	Xeraphina shivers in fear of (target).
Joy	Your face lights up with joy for (target).	Xeraphina's face lights up with joy for you.	Xeraphina's face lights up with joy for (target).
Puzzlement	You blink in puzzlement at (target).	Xeraphina blinks in puzzlement at you.	Xeraphina blinks in puzzlement at (target).
Relief	You let out a sigh of relief for (target).	Xeraphina lets out a sigh of relief for you.	Xeraphina lets out a sigh of relief for (target).

Illistim Elf/Ta'Illistim Citizen

Target	First	Second	Third
None	You consider how you could better express yourself in a way that would be understood.	N/A	Xeraphina'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	Xeraphina 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.	Xeraphina's expression towards you gives the impression that perhaps a different approach is in order.	Xeraphina'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	Xeraphina notes, quietly, a few salient particulars of the (object).
Creature	You consider expressing your current state to the troll, but remember yourself.	N/A	Xeraphina pauses, considering the troll. A slight shake of her head follows.

Premium members

Untargeted

Style	First	Third
None	You clench your fists at your sides and take a few deep breaths.	Xeraphina takes a few deep breaths, fists clenched at her sides.
Boredom	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	You cry out in despair, tears streaming down your face.	Xeraphina cries out in despair, tears streaming down her 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.	Premium silently peruses the area and disregards it all as well beneath his notice, turning a bored eye 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.	Premium closes his eyes and takes on a placid expression, swaying slightly in response to whatever thoughts are meandering through his mind.
Elation	You hug yourself and grin so wide you feel like your lips will crack, while you emit a high-pitched squeal.	Xeraphina hugs herself and grins widely, while she emits 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.	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	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	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	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	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	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 Standing	Overcome, you lay your wrist upon your forehead with a tiny gasp and sink delicately to the floor. Roundtime: 3 sec.	Overcome, Xeraphina places her wrist to her forehead and faints, dropping delicately to the floor with a tiny cry.
	Note: This will set the actor to prone.
Overcome Not standing	Overcome, you give a quiet gasp.	Obviously overcome, Xeraphina gives a quiet gasp.
Pine	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	You throw your head back and open your mouth widely, letting loose an earsplitting howl of rage.	Xeraphina throws her head back and opens her mouth into a gaping maw as she lets 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.	Premium drops his jaw in utter shock and his eyes bulge.
Thanks	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.

Self-Targeted

Style	First	Third
None	You open and close your mouth several times, unsure of just how to express yourself.	Xeraphina opens and closes her mouth several times, apparently at a loss for words.
Boredom	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 Standing	With a cry of misery you fall to your knees and bury your head in your hands.	Wailing inconsolably, Xeraphina falls to her knees and buries her head in her hands.
	Note: This will set the actor to kneeling.
Despair Not standing	You give a keening cry of misery and bury your head in your hands.	Xeraphina gives a keening cry and buries her head in her hands.
Disregard	You disregard your own self-interest as you turn your full attention to your environment.	Premium's expression softens.
Drift	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 Standing	Whooping with joy, you dance wildly about, shrieking your elation to the heavens.	Xeraphina 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.	Xeraphina whoops with joy, shrieking like a madwoman.
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.	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	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	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	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	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	Overcome with emotion, you fan your face with your hand and blink back tears.	Xeraphina takes a deep breath and fans her face with her hand, blinking back tears.
Pine	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	You clench your fists and dig them into your eyes before letting loose a howl of rage.	Xeraphina clenches her fists and digs them into her eyes before letting loose a howl of rage.
Shock	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	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!

Person Target

Style	Target Demeanor	First	Second	Third
None	N/A	You glance at (target) and babble, unable to form a coherent thought.	Xeraphina glances at you and babbles, apparently unable to form a coherent thought.	Xeraphina glances at (target) and babbles, apparently unable to form a coherent thought.
Boredom	N/A	You cast a bored, deadpan expression at Wife.	Premium casts a bored, deadpan expression at you.	Premium casts a bored, deadpan expression at Wife.
Despair	Neutral, Friendly, Warm	You clutch at (target) and cry in anguish.	Xeraphina clutches at you, crying out in anguish.	Xeraphina clutches at (target), crying out in anguish.
Despair	Reserved, Cold	You glance at (target) and cry in anguish.	Xeraphina glances at you, crying out in anguish.	Xeraphina glances at (target), crying out in anguish.
Disregard	N/A	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	N/A	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.
Elation Standing	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, Xeraphina grabs you in a tight hug and dances about with you, shrieking like a madwoman.	Whooping with joy, Xeraphina grabs (target) in a hug and dances about with her, shrieking like a madwoman.
Elation Standing	Friendly	Whooping with joy, you grab (target)'s forearms and dance wildly about with her, shrieking your elation to the heavens.	Whooping with joy, Xeraphina grabs your forearms and dances about with you, shrieking like a madwoman.	Whooping with joy, Xeraphina grabs (target)'s forearms and dances about with her, shrieking like a madwoman.
Elation Standing	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, Xeraphina grabs your hands and dances about with you at arm's length, shrieking like a madwoman.	Whooping with joy, Xeraphina grabs Ylynnil's hands and dances about with her at arm's length, shrieking like a madwoman.
Elation Standing	Reserved, Cold	You whoop with joy, and move closer to Ylynnil. (Target)'s face keeps you at a distance however!	Xeraphina whoops with joy and moves to grab you. You glare at her and she backs off.	Xeraphina whoops with joy and approaches (target). Seeing her face, she keeps her distance.
Elation Not standing	N/A	You can't properly show your elation if you're not standing up!	N/A	N/A
Exasperation	N/A	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	N/A	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	N/A	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	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 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	N/A	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	N/A	Overcome with emotion, you gaze at (target) and try not to cry.	Xeraphina's breath catches as she gazes at you with wide eyes, her unshed tears threatening to spill over.	Xeraphina's breath catches as she gazes at (target) with wide eyes, her unshed tears threatening to spill over.
Pine	N/A	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	N/A	You glare at (target) and fume with rage, not even trusting yourself to speak.	Clenching her jaw, Xeraphina glares at you and silently fumes with rage.	Clenching her jaw, Xeraphina glares at (target) and silently fumes with rage.
Shock	N/A	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	N/A	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.

Object Target

Style	First	Third
None	You study (object), looking for any imperfections.	Xeraphina 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.	Xeraphina 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).	Xeraphina 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.
Fortified	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!	N/A
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, Xeraphina 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 Target

Style	First	Third
None	You glance at a cave troll with a look of utter disdain.	Xeraphina glances at a cave troll with a look of utter disdain.
Boredom	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.	Xeraphina wails in despair as she focuses on a cave troll.
Disregard
Drift
Elation Standing	Shrieking in delight, you dance around a cave troll.	Shrieking in delight, Xeraphina dances around a cave troll.
Elation Not standing	How do you expect to do that from down there?	N/A
Exasperation
Fortify
Frolic
Gut
Mope
Overcome	Tears spring to your eyes for a cave troll.	Tears spring to Xeraphina'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.	Xeraphina 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.

See Also

Illistim Elf Illistim Elf Verbs: CURTSY GLANCE PONDER SALUTE SCOLD TURN

Mist Harbor Mist Harbor Verbs: LAUGH SLAP SMOOCH STRETCH

• SPEECH (verb) EXPRESS