Date: Sat, 12 Jul 1997 18:38:36 -0500
Subject: Re: To Jareth
Can
you read thoughts?
Some. When it pleases me to.
Wow, I have so many questions. It would be easier
if you would come to me so I can ask them all personally :) Will you?
This is the sort of question that assumes I have not visited you. What
if
I have visited you and you just didn't realize it? Did you think you
would
always be able to recognize me?
Did you love
Sarah?
She said the King of the Goblins fell in love with her. If you don't
take
her word for it, she is who is _ever_ so trustworthy, why should you take
mine?
What do you
find attractive in women?
Foolhardiness.
Was the crystal ballroom your dream, Sarah's,
or a combination of both?
Both. Neither.
Is there any way I can get to the labyrinth?
This question, and others like it, make several assumptions I am
intrigued
you would make. Firstly, and this I have addressed before, that the
Labyrinth is somehow a place one wants to go to, instead of a place one
wants to leave, and quickly. If my methods have made the Labyrinth seem
a
playpen, I must needs alter them. I shall return to this subject anon in
another response.
Do you influence any earthly songwriters? I've heard songs that I
could
have sworn you've written.
Did I write the songs in the movie or did David write them? Or perhaps
neither of us. Many used to believe, and some still do, that songs are
inspired by Something Else beyond the songwriter, which is why the Greeks
deified their Muses. So perhaps what (or who) influenced my songs
influenced others as well.
Can you take the list on a little tour of
the labyrinth? (please, please, please?)
See above.
Can you enter people's dreams,
so that when they dream of you, it's actually you? Do you take any
other forms other than an owl? Are you human?
I take any form I wish 
(though I confess a certain fondness for the owl),
and appear wherever I am summoned by those with the power to summon. If
those are the characteristics of a human, than that is what I am.
Katie
~who, if you desire, would fear you, love you, do as you say, and be
*your* slave~
My dear, I regret that having a slave does not interest me. I have my
subjects; what need have I of slaves? The exciting prospect was offering
to enslave myself, whether or not I would have later reneged on the
offer.
HRH JARETH.
Scribe: Lady Angolin
To: labyrinth@hal.com
Date: Sat, 12 Jul 1997 18:23:39 PDT
Subject: To Jareth
This is the sort of question that assumes I have not visited you.
What if I have visited you and you just didn't realize it? Did you
think you would always be able to recognize me?
No, my Goblin King, I have not assumed that you have not visited me. In
fact, your statement furthers my belief that you have. But you have not
revealed yourself as Jareth during those visits, and therefore I could
not have the long discussion I so desire.
What do you find attractive in women?
Foolhardiness.
Really? That is most intriguing, considering that you seem to be (okay,
that phrase is asking for it, but oh well) giving us reasons not to come
to the labyrinth. I'm a flattered that you care so, but I am determined
to get get to the labyrinth, even if my desire is rash.
It is my
decision and even if it does lead to my eventual downfall, I must follow
my dreams and face their consequences.
Why must you stay only 11 hours? Can you not reorder time for this?
Oh, and here's a little story. My baby sister (1 and 1/2 years of age)
was pulling my hair and the cord to my walkman. I told her to let go
but to no avail. I told her, "Sarah (yes, her name is Sarah) let go, or
I'll wish you away to the goblins. Do you want that?" She immediately
let go and nodded vigorously yes. What do you think of this?
~who, if you desire, would fear you, love you, do as you say, and
be *your* slave~
My dear, I regret that having a slave does not interest me.
I apologize, that was my hormones speaking. I would not wish to be
anyone's slave. I regret to say, not even yours. Although, if you want
a challenge, I am always free. I may be more of a match for you than
you may think.
Sweetest Dreams,
Katie
To: labyrinth@hal.com
Date: Sat, 12 Jul 1997 18:40:43 PDT
Subject: To Jareth
I admit, I should probably read all my mail before I send responses, and
I apologize for not including this in my previous message. What are
your motives for being here on this list. I should not have assumed you
were merely here for our enjoyment, although that would be most
pleasant. I have a feeling though, that you will eventually let that
answer be known for you were the one to bring it up, when we would have
followed you blindly. It is because your presence demands such awe,
even through telephone lines, that I sometimes do not think and take too
much for granted, as much as I hate to admit it. And what are your
plans for tonight? Do they have something to do with your motives?
It's funny how my writing changes in these messages to you, you must
bring out my best.
See you in the stars,
Katie
To:
Date: Sat, 12 Jul 1997 22:17:56 -0500
Subject: Re: To Jareth
Your Majesty,
I'm not sure if I'm on time, for these damnable creations of
two-way
science called computers seem to be out to get me!
I am still here. I am on for another hour (until shortly after 11 PM
central standard time--Angolin). Your choice of adjectives is
interesting.
Why are you here?
Being whom you are, it is not likely you would simply appear,
answer
questions and then disappear. From my knowledge of your complexity, you
*always* have an ulterior motive.
So, once again: Jeath, King of Goblins, why have you decided to
*grace*
the list with your presence?
Love,
Kethy
The list members are proving cleverer. I will address this soon. But
first some unfinished business:
~who, if you desire, would fear you, love you, do as you say, and
be *your* slave~
My dear, I regret that having a slave does not interest me.
I apologize, that was my hormones speaking. I would not wish to be
anyone's slave. I regret to say, not even yours.
What's said is said.
You should know better than to make such an offer to one such as I in
jest.
I tend to take things literally.
What are
your motives for being here on this list. I should not have assumed
you
were merely here for our enjoyment, although that would be most
pleasant. I have a feeling though, that you will eventually let that
answer be known for you were the one to bring it up, when we would have
followed you blindly. It is because your presence demands such awe,
Yes, yes--only who is doing the demanding and can the demand be then
disregarded?
even through telephone lines, that I sometimes do not think and take
too
much for granted, as much as I hate to admit it. And what are your
plans for tonight? Do they have something to do with your motives?
It's funny how my writing changes in these messages to you, you must
bring out my best.
See you in the stars,
Katie
My motive for coming here today was to learn what all of you wish to know
about me.
Now the assumption is that I have sufficient motive for being truthful
when
I answer your question. This is another assumption I find fascinating,
in
its own way. Perhaps you trust I will tell the truth because you haven't
much experience dealing with those who lack a moral code. You have to
assume that, in most cases, when you ask a question of someone, they will
answer truthfully; otherwise the framework of your society crumbles. I
have no such responsibility nor regard for society and thus feel little
compulsion to be truthful. So where does that leave you? You can accept
what I say at face value, reject it entirely, or decide it may be a
partial
truth that does not tell the whole story--in which case you must ask more
questions to see if they prove beneficial.
HRH JARETH.
Scribe: Lady Angolin
To:
Date: Sat, 12 Jul 1997 19:00:07 -0500
Subject: Re: To Jareth
It is our right to adulate you if we so desire and I doubt that you can
get us to stop voicing our opinions that easily. Besides, I would
think
that *you* would enjoy beautiful girls admiring you. Sure you can get
your subjects to grovel at your feet, but where is the challenge in
that?
It is certainly your right and your privilege which I have no intention
of
negating. Just do not think it impresses me. There is no more challenge
in beautiful girls admiring me than in having my subjects grovel at my
feet. What makes you think there is?
And anyone can summon me. I thought you'd know that much. You have
yet to learn to ask the right question.
What is the right question or how can I learn it?
You asked me if anyone can summon me. What you really wanted to know was
whether or not I would answer the summons, did you not?
HRH JARETH.
Scribe: Lady Angolin
Email: persephone@deathsdoor.com
Picture from Luna's page
Back to "Beyond the Goblin City
Was the crystal ballroom your dream, Sarah's,
or a combination of both? Is there any way I can get to the labyrinth?
Do you influence any earthly songwriters? I've heard songs that I could
have sworn you've written. Can you take the list on a little tour of
the labyrinth? (please, please, please?) Can you enter people's dreams,
so that when they dream of you, it's actually you? Do you take any
other forms other than an owl? Are you human? Well, I can keep asking
questions forever, but I think that is enough for now, if I ever want to
give you the time to answer. Why only 11 hours? You *can* be cruel!