AMALTHEA

[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 2

[soulping]

Meek temperament.
-7 charm.
+41 intelligence.
+33 diligence.
Moral compass: good.

DISCUSSION

[soulping]

Re: DISCUSSION

[menially]

[so are we going to keep having her coast on "manners from tallest Dad" or what, fellas]

Re: DISCUSSION

[powerpunch]

...Didn't think homeschoolin' might make her dependent...

Re: DISCUSSION

[menially]

All kids are, to some point. She'll get her independence in her own time.

[I clearly have not noticed much.]

Re: DISCUSSION

[powerpunch]

I mean we seemed to have, uh. Accidentally encouraged it. 'M kinda worried what would happen if we keep doin' it.

Re: DISCUSSION

[menially]

You think so, huh?

[I might only half believe you, but this is a team activity, so mmmmm--]

Then we just watch how much we coddle her. We're not always going to be here, after all.

Re: DISCUSSION

[whoslaughingmeow]

Don't want to go too far in the other direction, though.

Re: DISCUSSION

[powerpunch]

[...Well, someone might be a little red-faced at how that free-time worked out.]

Right, so. How we gonna do classes this time? She, uh. Might be gettin' a little dependent on us.

Re: DISCUSSION

[whoslaughingmeow]

Maybe we should find time for uh.. a little bit of charm classes..

Re: DISCUSSION

[powerpunch]

We could swap out one class of kickin' and maths so she has a bit of charms classes.

Re: DISCUSSION

[whoslaughingmeow]

That sounds good.

Maybe something like.

kicking, math, kicking, then free time, math, charm. And alternate math and kicking on the second set..

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

[whoslaughingmeow]

6 Martial Arts
6 Math and Science
3 Free Time
3 Charms

Re: CLASSES

[soulping]

Your daughter goes to Charms class. Here, she learns manners, refinement, and elegance. For lack of better term, she's. . .not doing so well. Apparently she slipped on a banana peel while curtsying and now she's the class laughingstock. Poor girl.

Your daughter gains +3 charm.

Your daughter goes to Math & Science class. Here, she learns arithmatic, algebra, physics, and chemistry. For some reason this week, she's in top form! Your daughter brings back a few perfect and near-perfect scores and is ahead of her class.

Your daughter gains +30 intelligence.

Your daughter goes to Martial Arts. Here, she learns self-defense, meditation, and endurance. Everything goes smoothly.

Your daughter gains +18 diligence.

FREE TIME

[soulping]

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

gonna have three separate answers this time just fyi

[menially]

[Reading books about history and talking about it! ( '-')

He will also take her out and patiently attempt to teach her how to dance - basics at first, but we'll learn how to not step on each others' feet and still have fun! Then they will sprawl out on the grass and look at the stars and see what they can find shaped in the night sky.

Technic will take that time to talk to her, let he speak her mind and her frustrations and give what advice he can.]

Re: gonna have three separate answers this time just fyi

[soulping]

Your daughter enjoys learning about history, especially key points like causes of war and important women in history. She's a little clumsy, but she does enjoy dancing with her father—she just gets nervous when standing in front of so many other people, she confides in you later; everyone starts staring and it's so much pressure.

Your daughter gains +6 intelligence.
Your daughter gains +6 charm.

Re: FREE TIME

[whoslaughingmeow]

[Leo is going to take her into town so she can meet kids her own age! He will try and give her a lesson on talking to strangers and finding people with similar interests. Introduce yourself. Smile. Play along and be friendly.

Then send her to make friends!! He will hide back so he doesn't embarass her, but still be close enough to offer support if she needs it. And so she knows he's there!]

Re: FREE TIME

[soulping]

Your daughter is a little shy. . . but she tries her best, although she ends up hiding behind you half the time. Eventually she's able to smile and befriend a few other people. . . . she's doing alright! Every so often she'll look back a little uneasily, but it becomes more infrequent the more time passes. . . .

You can consider this a success.

Your daughter gains +12 charm.

Your daughter now has a fair temperament.

Re: FREE TIME

[powerpunch]

[Swoop will get her to help him prepare dinner! He has her in an apron and teaches her how to chop vegetables and peel carrots, while showing her how to preapre some fairly simple dishes. Also important kitchen safety rules, like never leaving a spoon in a pan that's being heated on the stove ( '-') He'll let her do a bit of frying or stirring the soup, under close supervision.]

Re: FREE TIME

[soulping]

Your daughter learns to cook! She's very careful about how she cuts the vegetables, and making sure the spoon isn't in the pan when the stove is hot. She's a little clumsy with frying, and stirring she does a little too hard and a little too fast, but all in all she's doing well for a beginner.

Your daughter gains +6 diligence.
Your daughter gains +6 charm.

MORAL DILEMMA

[soulping]

[You find yourself in a moral dilemma. . . your daughter was caught cheating in her classes today, and her teachers have notified you. However, your daughter doesn't particularly think badly of it—it didn't hurt anyone, after all, and it isn't as if it's a big deal anyway.

What do you do?]

Re: MORAL DILEMMA

[menially]

[She will be talked to, calmly but firmly, about the importance of using what she's been given in an honest and trustworthy way. Cheating may seem an easier way to get a good grade in her class at first, but it will only hurt her in the long run and damage the trust that her teacher and classmates may have in her. She has nothing to fear in the ability to pass her classes; she will be praised for her performance previously at the mention of this. Why not let herself shine in that ability? If feels good, to know that you have worked honestly for that goal all on your own, doesn't it? It may take hard work, but it will be hard work that is worth it.

The discussion will be kept as open as possible, so she can feel free to ask questions and speak her mind.]

Re: MORAL DILEMMA

[soulping]

Your daughter listens to you, and asks questions such as why it might be more important to be honest and trustworthy. At the end of the discussion however, she is satisfied; she would like to earn her praises with her own hard work, and from this point on she will no longer cheat.

Your daughter has a good moral compass.