[ She doesn't say yes to rock-paper-scissors, but doesn't say no either. Who knows what the future will hold... While he's thinking, she finally goes for the croissant. Like a civilized person, she cleanly rips off its little croissant head (or tail) and manages to pop it into her mouth flake-free. ]
It's a long-standing tradition in the House. I find it an effective way of managing disputes. Any family will have its share of inner conflict; that much is normal, even healthy. But it is less than healthy when disagreements turn to resentment with no avenue for resolution.
[ The Knave picks up her mug again, resting it atop a black palm. Her expression is even as it has been all this time, her tone matter-of-fact. ]
Competition is the simplest way to address such turbulent feelings. It gives the children a stage on which to express themselves, along with a sense of agency to influence their siblings. Of course, they may challenge me as well if they are dissatisfied with my decisions.
[ It's an interesting tidbit that he rolls around in his mind and then tucks away for later. From an objective standpoint, every word she say is true. And had he not done the exact same thing with Pankration as a way to vent excess energy and frustration (after the establishment of certain rules to maintain order, of course)?
Still: ]
Am I a child in your eyes then, subject to the same laws as the kids in your house?
[ Despite being the older (?) of the two. I'll never trust Genshin estimated ages for as long as I live. Anyway, it's just a jest said lightly, something to keep the air from growing too heavy despite the overall gravity of the topic at hand. His turn now to raise his mug and take a sip of his tea. Not bad, though not his favorite either. ]
I accept. So long as we both agree on the method, all conflicts shall be resolved via a duel.
[ But first, he needs to ask something. ]
Have any of your children ever successfully beaten you in a challenge?
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It's a long-standing tradition in the House. I find it an effective way of managing disputes. Any family will have its share of inner conflict; that much is normal, even healthy. But it is less than healthy when disagreements turn to resentment with no avenue for resolution.
[ The Knave picks up her mug again, resting it atop a black palm. Her expression is even as it has been all this time, her tone matter-of-fact. ]
Competition is the simplest way to address such turbulent feelings. It gives the children a stage on which to express themselves, along with a sense of agency to influence their siblings. Of course, they may challenge me as well if they are dissatisfied with my decisions.
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Still: ]
Am I a child in your eyes then, subject to the same laws as the kids in your house?
[ Despite being the older (?) of the two. I'll never trust Genshin estimated ages for as long as I live. Anyway, it's just a jest said lightly, something to keep the air from growing too heavy despite the overall gravity of the topic at hand. His turn now to raise his mug and take a sip of his tea. Not bad, though not his favorite either. ]
I accept. So long as we both agree on the method, all conflicts shall be resolved via a duel.
[ But first, he needs to ask something. ]
Have any of your children ever successfully beaten you in a challenge?