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[kokanshu]

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[ex_athenaie]

I don't... really like confrontation. But sometimes you can't run away. You have to stand your ground.

/randomly takes a stab idk yet.

[megas_basileus]

The trick is knowing when to stand and when to save it for another day. Isn't that right, Miss Quinton?

that's pretty much how vee and I worked the sisters out so stab away <33

[ex_athenaie]

Yes. I just... don't think I'm good at that. Knowing when.

[megas_basileus]

You're young still, and it's the sort of thing that only comes with time. Stay mindful. Be deliberate. And you'll get there eventually.

[ex_athenaie]

But what if I have to make decisions now? Some things can't wait forever.

[megas_basileus]

No, they can't. Indecisiveness can be a man's worst enemy. Or a woman's.

Better to act than not act at all. [ A pause, considering. ] Something on your mind, Miss Quinton?

[ex_athenaie]

I don't... if Argine hasn't... David proposed.

[megas_basileus]

Of course. [ Nods, understandably, and in a way that makes it unclear if he already knew or not. ] And you don't know what to tell our young David.

[ex_athenaie]

No. I don't. I don't... know what he's thinking.

[megas_basileus]

I'm sure there are times when even David doesn't know what David's thinking. What should matter most is what you are thinking, Miss Quinton.

[ex_athenaie]

I don't... I never want to hurt him. But... I don't know what he wants and so I don't know the answer. [A pause.] You can call me Pallas, if you want.

[megas_basileus]

[ He dips his head, politely, the vague suggestion of a smile on his face. ] Pallas, alright.

Have you considered simply asking him, Pallas? It doesn't guarantee you a straight answer, but it may get you something.

[ex_athenaie]

Yes, but... I worry, if I ask, he'll know how unsure I am. And I don't want to hurt him.

[megas_basileus]

David can weather a little uncertainty. [ Considers this, and then adds, thoughtfully: ] It might be good for him, actually.

[ex_athenaie]

[She smiles a little, a fondness to it, but still uncertain. She nods.] Thank you, Alex.

[megas_basileus]

You're more than welcome. [ Lifts a finger, not unkindly, and waves it at her, almost like a teacher who means to impress upon a student the importance of lessons. ] Remember: be deliberate. And don't let David bully you with that smile of his.