Tales Of MU
List Steff theories here.
These theories have since been
Jossed, but are kept here for posterity.
- My guess is some kind of sexually transmitted "Spring of the Drowned Man" curse. Okay, I know the only detail supporting this version over less insane forms is the protection discussion in Chapter 62
, especially the line, "I’m just trying to think of everything I wish somebody had told me…" but what is Wild Mass Guessing for if not insane theories?
- Alternatively, Steff is, in fact, a hermaphrodite, but flat-chested enough to pass for a guy who looks a little too good in a dress. What does Delia the Dark Elf have to say on the subject of Steff? "Your language doesn't have enough pronouns." Also, Steff tells Mack that (s)he doesn't care if she prefers boys or girls... This could be interpreted as him/her being neither/both.
- Also, because this is WMG and thus hermaphrodite equals Yubel, he/she/it is actually the brains behind a lot of Amaranth's more extreme sexual experiments, in no small part for the thrill of hearing about it afterwards. Considering the nature of their frienship and the fact that Steff wouldn't be surprised if Amy took that "masturbation pamphlet" joke seriously and actually went off to make and distribute the things, it's almost certain the elf put more than a few ideas in the nymph's head, and not really that unlikely that Steff was hoping for some cheap second-hand voyeuristic kicks from hearing about it afterwards.
Mack's love of pain comes from her demonic heritage
- Because something has to explain it.
- This troper disagrees. If demons are anything like the typical version, they get off on delivering torment, not receiving it. Alternate theory: Mack's grandmother and caretaker was always tormenting her. Thus she equates love with being tormented. "Kheez, if she doesn't care enough to beat me, then she doesn't care at all..."
