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[c_zacatechichi]

I would prefer my children avoided the dishonest and cruel, yes.

[mellifluently]

That can be difficult, though, can't it?

[c_zacatechichi]

It can be, but it's my job to teach them that they deserve better and should not stand for those kinds of insults.

[mellifluently]

[She nods, agrees completely, but still,]

Isn't that dangerous? Not standing for it, or fighting back.

[c_zacatechichi]

We have to choose our battles wisely.

[mellifluently]

I wish there wasn't any need for any battles at all.

[c_zacatechichi]

There's no adventure in complacency.

[mellifluently]

[Well that hits a little close to home, and she flinches slightly, looks away.]

I didn't mean it like that, Fela. I just meant... peace.

[c_zacatechichi]

Tch. [She makes a soft clicking sound with her tongue, reaching out for a lock of her sister's hair. And she hadn't meant to belittle Mahalia's life.]

Yes, peace would better. Love and respect would be better, but not everyone chooses to embrace these things.

[mellifluently]

I know. It doesn't stop me wishing. Not that wishes do anything.

[c_zacatechichi]

[She lifts her eyebrows. Have you forgotten which if your siblings your talking to, Mahalia?]

Who told you such a thing?

[mellifluently]

No one. No one needs to.

[c_zacatechichi]

Wishes are important, they keep your heart beating.

[mellifluently]

But it's wasted if all you do is wish, isn't it?

[c_zacatechichi]

[She looks off quietly, considering. She doesn't remember all of her wishes. But she knows not all wishes can be granted.]

Some are just held close, to keep you warm.

[mellifluently]

[She's quiet for a moment, but she knows hope and prayers are important, wishes and songs. Jast had always taught her that, it shouldn't be shaken from her so easily.]

Yes. I know.