OMETOTCHTLI

[soulping]

[when you insert the key and open the door, you'll find inside the room looks like the living room of a mansion - 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. the room is painted baby blue and a gold-plated cradle sits in the room.

inside, a baby cries - high pitched and noisy, though immediately a nurse comes in to rock the child back to sleep.]

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[slowly, the scene changes, fading in and out with various silent scenes—the baby sits up, trying to climb out of her cradle; a little toddler dressed prettily with expensive clothes beams pleasantly; a tantrum, thrown by the little girl who's distressed; the little girl holding a puppy, pleased as punch; then the wall becomes opaque.]

[in the middle of the open doorway, a young girl the age of 10 sits on a chair, smiling at you. a golden retriever is curled up beside her.]


[this is your little girl. you couldn't help spoiling her, honestly - after all, she's a noble too, and she should like to become a princess as well. she deserves it. but you also know, with how your history's gone, she's going to have to work to get to the top. but you have faith in her - she's your girl, after all.]

Comments

Re: MORAL DILEMMA

[mysterioustype]

You should give the toy back to your classmate. Even if you want to keep it, stealing is after all wrong. Even so, if she takes the toy back, for your hardwork lately and your honesty we'll reward you with a toy of your own. We'll find a craftsman who can replicate it or have someone create you a one of a kind one. The important thing here, however, is to turn it back in.

Re: MORAL DILEMMA

[love_seriously]

Yeah, losing things can make people really sad. Even if it might be something they don't really care about, you don't know that for sure! What if it had been one of your toys and you really liked it? You'd want them to return it, right?

Oh, but, we're really proud that you told us!

Re: MORAL DILEMMA

[soulping]

Your daughter listens with a nod, saying that she suspected that was the case. She'll talk to her friend tomorrow, and give it back, and in turn be ecstatic about being rewarded a toy of her own.

It's a good thing she turned it in, too; apparently it was a gift from her friend's grandmother, who recently died, and her friend had only acted aloof so your daughter could play with it without feeling guilty! Her friend is so relieved that they have their toy back, and your daughter is happy her friend is happy. That in itself is a great reward.

Of course, she won't say no to the toy.

Your daughter's moral compass is good.