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LeChuck4 Since: Feb, 2010
LeChuck4 Since: Feb, 2010
#1221653: Jun 24th 2017 at 10:51:32 AM

Chuck: "Because we don't solve disputes on this ship by hurting each other, Dinah." :/

NeonMoon Since: Oct, 2012
#1221654: Jun 24th 2017 at 10:53:07 AM

Dinah: In my tribe, the offender would think twice before performing the same action.

Raidouthe21st Cool Dude from Whacking trick-or-treating punks Since: Jun, 2010 Relationship Status: Anime is my true love
Cool Dude
#1221655: Jun 24th 2017 at 10:55:14 AM

-Joanna walks by everyone in the gym with a keg full of water and some wet towels-

Joanna: Perhaps if you tried "conflict resolution" you could work things out better with her than momentary retribution. Talking to this one about how your sensibilities were offended when your buttocks were caressed at an inappropriate moment might straighten her out.

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NeonMoon Since: Oct, 2012
LeChuck4 Since: Feb, 2010
#1221657: Jun 24th 2017 at 11:03:04 AM

Chuck: "But we aren't your tribe, and we solve these things differently. Listen to Joanna, she has the right idea here."

NeonMoon Since: Oct, 2012
#1221658: Jun 24th 2017 at 11:04:40 AM

Dinah: ...Perhaps I do not belong here.

Raidouthe21st Cool Dude from Whacking trick-or-treating punks Since: Jun, 2010 Relationship Status: Anime is my true love
Cool Dude
#1221659: Jun 24th 2017 at 11:06:10 AM

Joanna: And why would you think that?

-Offers Dinah a wet towel-

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LeChuck4 Since: Feb, 2010
#1221660: Jun 24th 2017 at 11:07:18 AM

Chuck: "I think you do, actually. But it's ultimately your call to make, not mine."

NeonMoon Since: Oct, 2012
#1221661: Jun 24th 2017 at 11:08:04 AM

Dinah: Your ways are alien and somewhat disgusting to me. This is a ship of cowards.

Raidouthe21st Cool Dude from Whacking trick-or-treating punks Since: Jun, 2010 Relationship Status: Anime is my true love
Cool Dude
#1221662: Jun 24th 2017 at 11:12:30 AM

-Joanna sets down the keg-

Joanna: May I have your permission to speak freely regarding that particular subject, miss Dinah?

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LeChuck4 Since: Feb, 2010
#1221664: Jun 24th 2017 at 11:16:09 AM

Chuck: ~hears Joanna say that and mentally prepares himself for a fight to break out~

HilarityEnsues Since: Sep, 2009
#1221665: Jun 24th 2017 at 11:16:57 AM

Titania: -looks cautiously between Joanna and Dinah, expecting the same-

Raidouthe21st Cool Dude from Whacking trick-or-treating punks Since: Jun, 2010 Relationship Status: Anime is my true love
Cool Dude
#1221666: Jun 24th 2017 at 11:23:30 AM

Joanna: Many years ago, when I was still traveling with my adventuring party and adopted family, there were many times I would question the same thing. "Why are we sparing the life of this man, he hides behind his bodyguards and does not face us himself." "Why do we allow this city to continue to insult us by refusing to submit to our rule, they mock us daily." "Why let this faun live, it will only die with an injury of that nature, better to give it the peace of death".

Every time, I would be told that the efforts made to sheath one's sword would pay off, and it did. The crime lord we had spared despite our misgivings allowed us to fund our third successful campaign against a local hierarchic's rule. Letting the city remain neutral created a strong trading partner who we could sell our silver to in exchange for rare artifacts. The faun was a forest guardian, who grew up in a matter of years and sheltered us when the Fifth Crusade of the Solar Power had sought to attack us when we were most vulnerable.

...Believe me when I say that, were I in your position, I would have wished to exact physical retribution as well. But I have begun to better appreciate the mindset of those who believe words and charity have a greater effect, due to my talks with people such as this. Even if I do not fully understand or agree with those who sheathe their sword instead of swing it, I can at least respect their efforts to do so. In some ways it is often harder than simply focusing on the here and now.

-Pours some water in a mug and gives it to Dinah-

Do not worry about whether you belong as an outsider unable to understand their ways. Focus instead on what you can contribute to this as a proud member and representative of your tribe and see if you can educate them. It is what I had done for many years, and I have no regrets about it.

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NeonMoon Since: Oct, 2012
#1221667: Jun 24th 2017 at 11:25:21 AM

Dinah: You speak wisdom, sister.

-Accepts the mug-

Very well, I will spare the cat woman.

Thegeniusyoshi I have chortles! from Blubble Lake Since: Dec, 2015 Relationship Status: Abstaining
I have chortles!
#1221668: Jun 24th 2017 at 11:26:21 AM

(How do I start?)

"BY THE POWER OF SPARKLES AND MAGIC YOU SHALL NOW HAVE BABIES" - Starclan 5/21/17 "What is it, land on Luigi day?" - Luigi
LeChuck4 Since: Feb, 2010
#1221669: Jun 24th 2017 at 11:26:39 AM

Chuck: "..."

~makes a mental note to tell Samus to give Joanna a big fucking paycheck bonus this month~

Raidouthe21st Cool Dude from Whacking trick-or-treating punks Since: Jun, 2010 Relationship Status: Anime is my true love
Cool Dude
#1221670: Jun 24th 2017 at 11:29:41 AM

Joanna: Thank you, miss Dinah.

-Bows-

And on a personal note, I would have find it a shame to see someone of such purity of purpose to leave. It has been many years since I've seen someone who reminded me of one of my own kinsmen in such a good way.

You start by heading to the discussion thread

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NeonMoon Since: Oct, 2012
#1221671: Jun 24th 2017 at 11:31:18 AM

Dinah: Thank you. I admit, it is difficult to speak to these people.

Thegeniusyoshi I have chortles! from Blubble Lake Since: Dec, 2015 Relationship Status: Abstaining
I have chortles!
#1221672: Jun 24th 2017 at 11:33:26 AM

(Ok. Now what?)

"BY THE POWER OF SPARKLES AND MAGIC YOU SHALL NOW HAVE BABIES" - Starclan 5/21/17 "What is it, land on Luigi day?" - Luigi
Raidouthe21st Cool Dude from Whacking trick-or-treating punks Since: Jun, 2010 Relationship Status: Anime is my true love
Cool Dude
#1221673: Jun 24th 2017 at 11:43:25 AM

Joanna: I could offer assistance if you get confused. I too was troubled at first.

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NeonMoon Since: Oct, 2012
#1221674: Jun 24th 2017 at 11:44:08 AM

Dinah: It would be appreciated.

HilarityEnsues Since: Sep, 2009
#1221675: Jun 24th 2017 at 11:49:37 AM

Titania: surprised

-is so surprised at how well things just went, she drops her barbell-

-which doesn't seem to bother her too much-


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