hot_mess_express ([personal profile] hot_mess_express) wrote2019-05-31 03:51 pm

#TRIALS C: LICORICE

[ Finally, the war is over.

The nation has been ravaged, but you somehow managed to get out in one piece - not just that, but you have someone with you now.

The newly formed Kingdom is preoccupied with reviving this land, with the reparations in order to make this nation strong. As for yourself, you're preoccupied with just one thing - your daughter. ]

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[ When you insert the key and open the door, you'll find inside the room looks small, cramped, just one living space without any doors—you can hear noises of the bustling life outside, as well as other people beyond the thin walls. the space bends on the walls, and a basket sits on the table in the center of this studio room with a blanket folded into it.

Inside, a baby stirs restlessly - you hope she goes back to sleep soon, and you play your flute in hopes of lulling her back to sleep. Unfortunately, a sharp knock sounds from the ceiling - the tenants upstairs don't like what you're doing. You take a more drastic measure, singing softly to your baby as you rock the basket back and forth and hope the tenants don't complain again. ]

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[ Slowly, the scene changes, fading in and out with various silent scenes—the baby cries, and in turn, the upstairs tenants knock at your ceiling again; she finds her way to your flute, tooting happily though no noise comes out; a little toddler, she becomes attached to a stray cat; you decline her request, and she storms out to run away for a little while as you regret; she returns, covered in cat hair and ignores everything you say; then the wall becomes opaque. ]

[ In the corner of the room, a young girl the age of 10 crouches, looking away from you. she holds a cat in her arms, petting the creature constantly.

You wish you could have done better for your baby girl. But, this is what you love to do and maybe you'll get a gig that pays well enough that you two can move out of this shithole - hopefully. You tried your best to rear her, but with how infrequent you're in the house, working odd jobs in the day and performing at the pub at night, you're not sure anymore. You know she is capable of anything if she puts her mind to it - even becoming a princess - but you also know it's not easy to become a princess, and she's horribly equipped for any of that. Then again, if anything your little tyke is tough, and if anyone could be a rags-to-riches princess, it would be her. Thankfully, you've emergency savings - for her schooling, of course. You have a lot of regrets, but maybe it's not too late. ]

Re: DISCUSSION

[personal profile] nihilmancy 2019-05-31 11:05 pm (UTC)(link)
[Don't become attached, don't become attached]

We should give her some free time, and at least slightly focus on one variety of lessons, I think.

Re: DISCUSSION

[personal profile] nihilmancy 2019-05-31 11:07 pm (UTC)(link)
...Ah.
luckyheart: (36)

Re: DISCUSSION

[personal profile] luckyheart 2019-05-31 11:28 pm (UTC)(link)
I'd go for a focus on the martial arts. The rest of it she can bullshit, right? But it's no fun if she doesn't have a lot of free time.
luckyheart: (127)

Re: DISCUSSION

[personal profile] luckyheart 2019-05-31 11:32 pm (UTC)(link)
That's pretty simple. She should tell her classmate how she feels. If they wants it back, she should give it back. If they don't mind her keeping it, they can say so.

Re: DISCUSSION

[personal profile] nihilmancy 2019-05-31 11:33 pm (UTC)(link)
Bullshit? I highly doubt that. Anyway, her education is important, so we can't give her too much free time. But we mustn't overload her with stress either.

Re: DISCUSSION

[personal profile] nihilmancy 2019-05-31 11:36 pm (UTC)(link)
Mm, no, I think she should offer to give it back quite insistently, and not openly state her feelings on the toy. She should only accept it if the classmate is emphatic that they are not interested. It will upset her, but responsibility is vital to teach a child. In compensation, hm, give her a couple more sessions of free time, perhaps.
luckyheart: (64)

Re: DISCUSSION

[personal profile] luckyheart 2019-05-31 11:45 pm (UTC)(link)
Eh, I don't see the point in that level of politeness. Being direct is the best way to make friends. The worst thing that can happen from asking is this kid getting pissy about it, in which case she's learned they're not worth her time.
luckyheart: (48)

Re: DISCUSSION

[personal profile] luckyheart 2019-05-31 11:47 pm (UTC)(link)
Weeeell, it'd probably help to have some of everything. But it's good to have something you're really good at. After that, you get friends who can fill in the gaps.
bad_crowmance: TOCS 3/4; Neutral; Conversational; Body Language; Arms Crossed (12927336)

Re: DISCUSSION

[personal profile] bad_crowmance 2019-05-31 11:47 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Crow jerks his thumb at Lucky. ]

I like the way this guy thinks.
bad_crowmance: TOCS 3/4; Neutral; Body Language; Shrug (12921264)

Re: DISCUSSION

[personal profile] bad_crowmance 2019-05-31 11:50 pm (UTC)(link)
What do you say 50% Martial Arts, 5% Culture, 15% Maths and Sciences, and give the rest to free time?

Re: DISCUSSION

[personal profile] nihilmancy 2019-05-31 11:56 pm (UTC)(link)
I think that in her social and economic position, Maths and Sciences would be more beneficial towards finding a stable livelihood. But the differences should be less drastic, I think.

Mm, if she passes on the toy, we can give her a little extra free time, but not nearly that much.
bad_crowmance: TOCS 3/4; Body Language; Arms Crossed (13025187)

Re: DISCUSSION

[personal profile] bad_crowmance 2019-05-31 11:56 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Actually, Crow's gonna address the daughter. ]

Hey, kiddo! You got any interests you'd like to lean into?
nihilmancy: (Neutral)

Re: DISCUSSION

[personal profile] nihilmancy 2019-05-31 11:58 pm (UTC)(link)
[Pinches the bridge of her nose.]

That will only make her look greedy. It wasn't her toy to begin with. I want her to have nice things too, but she has to learn that what we want isn't always what we get.
bad_crowmance: TOCS 3/4; Neutral; Conversational; Serious (12966679)

Re: DISCUSSION

[personal profile] bad_crowmance 2019-06-01 12:01 am (UTC)(link)
If she explains the situation clearly and they're gonna be a dick about it, she can still give the toy back. If she never bothers giving what she really wants a shot, all she'll learn is to let people step on her.
bad_crowmance: TOCS 1/2; Smile; Wink (13117474)

Re: DISCUSSION

[personal profile] bad_crowmance 2019-06-01 12:05 am (UTC)(link)
[ Crow chuckles at that. ]

Let me tell you a secret-- the important thing about school's not actually the stuff you learn there. It's the people. You know! The friends you make along the way.

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