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.]

-

[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

ROUND 5

[soulping]

Fair temperament.
+83 charm.
+72 intelligence.
+62 diligence.
Moral compass: good.

DISCUSSION

[soulping]

Re: DISCUSSION

[mysterioustype]

...Well, I know what I'd do.

Re: DISCUSSION

[love_seriously]

Go to his parents and kick their butts?

Re: DISCUSSION

[mysterioustype]

Direct confrontation will only make things worse.

Re: DISCUSSION

[love_seriously]

The teachers aren't even listening to her! What else are we supposed to do? It's not fair!

Re: DISCUSSION

[mysterioustype]

We pull at their financial wealth. We want her to be successful, so she needs to appear a kind lady. But there's no rule against us finding a way around them.

Re: DISCUSSION

[love_seriously]

...what are you thinking? [GO ON...]

Re: DISCUSSION

[mysterioustype]

[with the new moral story part...]

We could just get rid of him.

Re: DISCUSSION

[love_seriously]

We can't just get rid of him.

Re: DISCUSSION

[mysterioustype]

Are you sure? It would make our lives so much easier.

Re: DISCUSSION

[love_seriously]

There are LAWS unfortunately.

Re: DISCUSSION

[mysterioustype]

Yes, and unfortunately, for a simple bully we can't upsurp them. I wonder if we told her to ask him to stop if he would? Or perhaps if he truly is charmed by her-- if he does listen to whatever she wishes-- well, it shouldn't be a problem.

Re: DISCUSSION

[love_seriously]

Maybe she can just tell him to stop being a jerk or she'll never love him.

CLASSES

[soulping]

Re: CLASSES

[love_seriously]

[6 martial arts, 4 math and science, 4 charm, 4 free time

Free time will be spent as usual pursuing Tempie's ladylike interests but she'll have more of it this week, both to give her some time away from the bully and to let her parents spend that time distracting and cheering her up. Floe will be EXTRA coddling this week, but will spend some time specifically teaching their daughter how to flatter boys.

Because she's Floe.]

Re: CLASSES

[mysterioustype]

[Kyouya gives her more tea time with daddy mommy. And help with homework, too.]

Re: CLASSES

[soulping]

Your daughter gains +18 diligence.
Your daughter gains +12 charm.

You teach your daughter how to flatter boys, and she combines this lesson with 'how to make boys do what you want' - a lesson she just learned in charms class. She might just be a very deadly girl. A very deadly girl who likes tea.

Your daughter gains +12 charm.

MORAL DILEMMA

[soulping]

Your daughter does not handle it as well as she would have hoped to.

No matter how much she pleads to the teachers, they turn a blind eye—and when she confronts the bully, he turns his bullying antics to her instead, and resumes bullying when she's no longer watching. Your daughter is earnest and goes straight to the boy's parents as well—but when they are told about this behavior, they accuse her of accusing them of bad parenting.

(They're totally awful parents.)

The important thing is your daughter's now being targeted; just this week she's been held back in detention three times for minor charges, and the next time she might get suspended—or worse, expelled.

What do you do?

Re: MORAL DILEMMA

[mysterioustype]

Privately (without informing Tempie): We're taking matters into our own hands, if at all possible. As fellow nobility(?) we must have some sway in higher society ourselves. At the very least, we'll count on the upperclass not wanting their names to be run through the mud. If the problem persists, we'll work discreetly passing on whatever rumors we've heard about the family as far as possible. If it doesn't seem to be working, we'll back off for now.

In the mean time, Tempie will be given the freedom of choice. We strongly encourage trying to befriend the bully. Largely, so perhaps that by being in her charming graces he will learn some good nature of his own. Partly, because it's our hope that she will rub off on him. Tempie can handle herself with everything we've trained her with, so we want to believe she will be fine.

Our most important decision here is that we wish for you to come to your own decision. This is not our affair and a battle you must decide on your own. We'll do whatever we can to help, but ultimately how or what is done will be left to you. If you think it's best to pursue it, Tempie, then we shall. We believe we've taught you the right thing and you'll know what you want to do.

Re: MORAL DILEMMA

[love_seriously]

[Adding to that private part-] We'll talk to the parents of the other kids he's bullied, too. Everybody has friends and connections, and if they all start talking, they'll know they're not alone and that they can stand up to those jerks together!

Re: MORAL DILEMMA

[love_seriously]

[And to Tempie:]

Whatever you decide, know that we'll always be here for you. We love you sooo much, and we'll do whatever it takes to make sure you're happy and safe. If you don't want to do this we'll find another way, but no matter what, we'll do it together. Cause we're a family, and there's nothing we can't do together!

Re: MORAL DILEMMA

[soulping]

Secretly, you discuss with the boy's parents. Being that you are also noblemen, perhaps you can speak some sense into them - at least it's a civil conversation and you're able to keep the tone polite. However, you're able to tell these parents do not think their son is doing anything wrong.

The rest of the populace begs to differ. Many parents are at a loss as to what to do, seeing as how nobody wishes to listen to go against the wishes of the town's nobleman. What could they possibly do. . . . ?

--

Your daughter is encouraged by your words, and she decides she wishes to understand her bully. She wishes to understand his upbringing, and if possible, befriend him; this is exactly what she sets out to do.

Naturally, because she is so charming, it isn't particularly difficult for her. She befriends him, though at first she's merely used as a gopher. Still, it seems she's charmed this boy by the end. . . .


. . . .yet, he won't stop his actions, not against other people. He has stopped bullying her in particular, at least overtly, though he's also of the opinion that maybe they should become more than just friends - ? His mother taught him that his wife should be someone he is enamored with, and he's certainly enamored by your daughter.

Your daughter, on the other hand, is not sure how to deal with this.

Re: MORAL DILEMMA

[mysterioustype]

Our objective from the beginning is to ensure our daughter becomes the princess she wishes to be. We're not faltering on this.

What we are going to propose is a sports festival, play, or other means that the students perform and the parents participate in. During this time, we hope that the boy will show his true colors and his parents are forced to answer to it.

Otherwise, right now... We're doing our best to keep Tempie "comfortable," as it were. We're not going to force her into anything she's against, but we will strongly suggest that she set the boy straight. She should tell him that if he expects to be loved by anyone this behavior shouldn't keep up. Furthermore, that they are only ten and there priorities should lie elsewhere. Although, the last part is better left unsaid depending on his reaction to the first part.

If all of this fails, then we'll simply give her private lessons and keep her from the situation as much as possible.

Re: MORAL DILEMMA

[love_seriously]

And whenever this prince decides to actually show up he better be super impressive and super handsome and make Tempie happy FOREVER because I am so done.