Plucked Ducks

From the Dark Mansion Tarot, the King of Swords; from Miss Mai's Victorian Oracle, Rose:

Human behavior flows from three main sources: desire, emotion, and knowledge.

~Plato

Often known as 'the judge,' this particular King of Swords looks like he would not suffer fools gladly. I'm sure he would demand a 'plucked duck' - a story without any fluffy excuses or feathery distractions. He will not be swayed by the anger of one side or the sob story of the other. Motives, actions and outcomes are what he'll base his impartial rulings on. Yet I can imagine another side to this serious man, one that would try to educate and illuminate those he serves. The Rose has been given the keywords desire and recognition. Our desires are what spur us to act, but as the King might warn, we need to consider any harm or chaos that might ensue if we follow them (especially in the long-term). If we fail to reflect, we might find that what we've achieved is infamy rather than fame for which we'll be held accountable.