TAKSHAKA

[soulping]

[when you insert the key and open the door, you'll find another humble cottage - the space bends on the walls, but there is a single door that leads to another room; though the door is closed, you can see through it—as if it's somewhat transparent. a wooden cradle sits in a plain room.

inside, a baby sleeps peacefully. when she stirs - calling for her parent, you are there to cradle her back to sleep.]

-

[slowly, the scene changes, fading in and out with various silent scenes—the baby coos pleasantly, giggling jovially when you (presumably) make faces at her; she tries to pick herself up and falls over, but she does not cry; a disagreement between you and her lead to a thoughtful discussion; the young girl carries a large laundry basket to do chores; she buys a pet bird, looking so proud for having earned the money all by herself; then the wall becomes opaque.]

[in the middle of the open doorway, a young girl the age of 10 stands, smiling at you. a bird with beautiful plumage rests on her shoulder.]


[this is your daughter. you tried your best to rear her, and she's been good to you. 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 - better she become a princess than go off to war, though. you could not stand to see your baby girl die on the battlefield. what will be will be, though - all you can do is try your best.]

Comments

ROUND 1

[soulping]

DISCUSSION

[soulping]

Re: DISCUSSION

[pchaaair]

... This does not seem like a bad start.

Re: DISCUSSION

[barrette]

[ ...oh. oh, that's actually really happy. ]

I think she should take Math and Science. Maybe Charms too, if we wait until next week for free time together.

Re: DISCUSSION

[pchaaair]

[nods...]

I would be okay with that.

Re: DISCUSSION

[saburai]

I would think she should take martial arts as well, however...we'd want her to be able to protect herself, should she ever be attacked.

Re: DISCUSSION

[pchaaair]

Maybe...

Unless 'charms' means magic? But, maybe we can alternate between the two, or something.

Re: DISCUSSION

[saburai]

Is that what 'charms' is? I thought perhaps it was to learn how to be charming...

Re: DISCUSSION

[barrette]

You're right, it's important she know how to defend herself... She can take a martial arts class next week, before we spend time together. Does that sound alright?

Re: DISCUSSION

[saburai]

...Yes, that will be acceptable. As long as we are able to teach her self-defense before anything too terrible can happen, it should be fine.

Re: DISCUSSION

[experiencepoints]

[parenting.

why parenting.

GUESS WHO LOOKS TENSE AS FUCK]

... I think I'll sit this one out.

Re: DISCUSSION

[barrette]

...Play with us. We'll all be working together to raise her, so we'll do a great job!

Re: DISCUSSION

[experiencepoints]

... If... I guess if you're helping too.

Re: DISCUSSION

[pchaaair]

... Please play with us, Nightingale.

Re: DISCUSSION

[experiencepoints]

... I don't think I can make any of the decisions.

Re: DISCUSSION

[saburai]

[ It's okay, I have no idea how parents work, either. ]

It doesn't look like too difficult a game, at least?

Re: DISCUSSION

[experiencepoints]

[let's make an 'actively ruined by parents' club.]

I hope not.

CLASSES

[soulping]

What classes do you choose to have your daughter take? Will you give her free time?

You may choose from Charms class, Martial arts class, and Math & science class.

You have 18 classes to schedule for.

Re: CLASSES

[barrette]

Six Math and Science classes, six Charms classes, and the remaining six for free time (each free time being between every two classes or so).

Re: CLASSES

[soulping]

Your daughter goes to Charms class. Here, she learns manners, refinement, and elegance. Everything goes smoothly.

Your daughter gains +18 charm.

Your daughter goes to Math & Science class. Here, she learns arithmatic, algebra, physics, and chemistry. Everything goes smoothly.

Your daughter gains +18 intelligence.

FREE TIME

[soulping]

As you have some free time with your daughter, what do you propose you do together?

Re: FREE TIME

[barrette]

Free time is spent on picnics, roleplaying, and sports!

MORAL DILEMMA

[soulping]

[You find yourself in a moral dilemma. . . your daughter seems to have found the wine cabinet, and she's enjoying herself with abandon while also cleaning your liquor supply out. While she seems to be enjoying herself in the evenings, she is also beginning to forget her own tasks.

What do you do?]

Re: MORAL DILEMMA

[pchaaair]

We will only allow her to drink, uh, when she is able to drink with us, and even then, it will only be a glass or two in the evening. To encourage responsible drinking.

However, if she is caught drinking again, like that, we will put a ban on drinking until she is willing to try being responsible again.

Re: MORAL DILEMMA

[soulping]

Your daughter learns that it's okay to drink, so long as she drinks responsibly; you got what you wanted and she got what she wanted in the end. She does not understand why responsible drinking is necessary, but you're her parent and the parent is always right.

Your daughter's moral compass is still at Neutral.