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Ushiromiya Lion ([personal profile] dialetheism) wrote2018-11-29 08:00 pm

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alethiological: (Jòn Rögnvaldsson (d. 1625))

[personal profile] alethiological 2019-07-28 01:45 am (UTC)(link)
It's not that heavy.

[ This isn't even said in a mocking manner. It's only like nine-ish kilograms, that's nothing. Also for the sake of the narrative's sanity, we're not gonna bother with extended metaphors or narration. There is simply a long expanse of silence, weighing pros and cons, options, possibilities, and at that moment Lion can see where some people get nervous around him. It's like being set on a scale and weighed against something they aren't even aware of; would never even know how they rate against it. It extends long enough to turn nervousness into panic before- ]

I can try.

[ Well shit guess they'll have to- wait what??? A yes??????? ]
alethiological: (Johannes Junius (d. 1628))

[personal profile] alethiological 2019-07-28 06:21 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Lion's narration is rude on multiple fronts and we're not putting up with it. Mostly not putting up with it.

Their answer simply gets a nod. Good enough to work with. Though Lion can pick out a small problem with their method of gaining his concession. Somewhere a record scratches, a needle hopping from one track to another, and it is no longer the Will they spend their bitch sessions with. It is far less jarring a change than it usually is. ]


'Not pressing'.

[ This can immediately read as 'oh dear I said the wrong thing'. They don't get the chance to defend it. ] Then these are my Rules. You will come to me whenever you wish to be taught - I will not chase you. Taking too long between initiations will be considered skipping a session; in response, all further sessions will canceled. The amount of time to qualify as a skipped session will not be disclosed. Bringing your own weapons is recommended, but not required. A placement test is mandatory on first session. To refuse is to refuse all further training, as well as the offer thereof. Friends or other interested parties will be allowed should they follow the same Rules. However, should you bring enough people to qualify as a 'class' rather than a 'training group', you will all be punished accordingly. Should you want the full details on record, a formal written request will be needed within one hundred and sixty eight hours upon acceptance.

Is this acceptable?
alethiological: (Frederick Bywaters (d. 1923))

[personal profile] alethiological 2019-07-28 08:00 pm (UTC)(link)
[ And they say they'll be bad at logic fights. There's the faint ghost of a smile, because seeing the comparison of Lion now to when the two first met - especially with those memories so recently revisited - is like night and day. So proud of them.

But he can't say it until this is done. On one hand, Lion's a derp and would go offtrack immediately. On the other, some things can't be avoided, even for someone as important as Lion. ]


First, to address other hypothetical attendees, this was brought up from the concern of Qrow's now-classless students coming to me for direction. It should be no surprise to you that some of his lessons were my suggestions. Should anyone find out about that fact outside of yourself, I would be the next target to take over his course, aside from Washington. At some point I may seek out someone of your own skill level to fight against, hence the offer for you to pick someone in advance, should you have anyone in mind.

[ The general angle of the words is that this not-contract are between the two of them, so it only addresses others in relation to the two involved parties, but only? It just condenses into 'kids give me anxiety'. He already has more than he wants, no thanks. ]

Second, let it be known that had you not asked, the result would have been 'included'. [ Rude. As. Hell. ] However, I have no preference and it shall be what you personally decide to ask for. My opinions and suggestions are not to be given until the Terms of Service are agreed upon.
Edited 2019-07-28 20:01 (UTC)
alethiological: (Jòn Rögnvaldsson (d. 1625))

[personal profile] alethiological 2019-07-28 09:45 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Oof. And people get on him for being savage. Compared to knowing exactly what that face pairs with - bern in a casket, him being dismissed as nuisance in lion's life, #The Head Did Nothing (Everything) Wrong - that the only concern is what the hell did Qrow do? There was the one night in Lyrabar where Lion stormed back, grumbling about how corvids are assholes, but nothing more.

It's put a pin on, just like that last time. And, just like last time, to bring it up would just ruin the situation, so the knife is deflected into a wall and ignored otherwise. ]


Understood. Then regarding the status of additional units, a decision is reached. You may recommend those you would be amenable with training with, however they will need to come to speak with me personally. Is this agreeable?

[ There is a momentary pause at the second part. It's not a black or white judgment. The logic for it is sound, but effectively boils down to "only if I feel like it". It's open-ended words banned for use in contracts. Normally, that would be worth a rejection, as the foundation is built on Lion proving their own desire to be taught.

However, Lion gets one concession to any mental scaling by virtue of being Lion. They are worth enough to fudge the numbers slightly. The duration of time that qualifies as a class failure is undisclosed. Thus, he can shorten it as penance without it being reflected in the Contract. Order is maintained. ]


Your request is acceptable. From here on, it's your responsibility.