Headless Over Heels
Richard Gibson for Tiberius Carmichael
Tiberius Carmichael (18) is an elf who also comes from a wealthy and proud family like Emma, though he’s far more vain and superficial. He acts like a gentleman but he’s very much not, he flatters and smoozes to get what he wants -- everything else, he either buys outright or takes it by force. Draco Malfoy is a good vocal comparison, something pompous and prince-like.
[DIRECTION: It’s the first day of school and you want to make a big first impression by showing everybody how powerful and selfless you are. Jack is drowning and you come to his rescue.]
"Humble peasant! You shall be graced by the awesome benevolence of Tiberius, eldest son of the Carmichael dynasty! Bear witness to my tantalizing magic! Quaque improbus!"
[DIRECTION: You compassionately console Jack after his near-death experience right in front of Emma because you want to impress her how tender and sensitive you are.]
"Poor Jack. I told you not to chase after Mermaids, you can’t fall after every girl you see. Even worse, you tried to steal a kiss from this poor maiden."
[DIRECTION: Your true colors are revealed. You betray Emma and her friends to steal the sought-after treasure for yourself. They’re down in the pit, you’re up in safety, you’re very confident you’re going to get away with your treachery.]
Oh, Emma. We could’ve been so good together with my magic and your money. But sadly you side with simpletons rather than those who can elevate you. So I let you all take the risks, make fools of yourselves while I sat back and swiped the rewards. “Work smarter, not harder” as my father says.