clarities | Fourteenth File.

[ Action: Mayfield High. ]

[ Well, after things have been pretty much completed in her lab, Diana has taken the initiative to make a small cubby hole in the corner of a library and is pretty much sleeping in it. Now that her projects are done, she can finally let herself sit back and relax for once. There's a book over her face to block out the light and possibly the sounds too. Other than that, she actually looks peaceful for once. Do you wish to wake her up from this? ]

[ Though, if the library isn't your thing, later on she can be found in the music room by the piano and is playing Beethoven's Fur Elise just to warm herself up. She plans on spending quite a bit of time here just to unwind and relax even further. The door is open to hear this music playing. ]

[ Action: John Doe Park ]

[ To continue in her relaxation, Diana's taken to sitting under a tree and has her eyes closed. It appears as if she's meditating to help clear her mind. The quiet sounds of nature and the sounds of animals moving around ease her even more. Sure, she knows that her guard may be down, but she's diligent to open her eyes if anyone approaches her. ]

[ Phone | Filtered to custodismundi ]

Hey, Abel. Do you mind holding another lesson? This time, I want to try something a bit more difficult.

[ Phone | Filtered to princeofjunes ]

Mr. Yosuke, the stage is finished. When do you want me to deliver it?

[ Phone | Filtered to canhasfuhrer ]

Mr. Mustang, I've finished your gloves. When do you want me to deliver them?

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

Lead the way.

[And so he does!]

Do you need to see my brother, Miss Ethelbert?

Ah, actually, yes. He's been teaching me how to fire a gun, so I wanted to ask him if he'd give me another lesson.

[That takes him a bit by surprise, and there's mild disapproval in his eyes as he replies.]

I'm sure he's a very good teacher.

[ Diana takes a moment to notice the mild disapproval. Hm, that would have to be something she'd discuss with Abel when the time comes. ]

He is.

[He has no doubt about that. They might be young where he is from, but Abel is already proficient with a number of weapons as well as his fists.]

Why do you want to learn how to use a gun?

I can't rely on just my wits alone in a fight, right? So, while my first option wasn't to use a gun, it's a convenience I otherwise would not have had if I didn't decide to speak up about learning how to protect myself.

[ She pauses and her expression becomes serious. ]

It's all because I don't want to have to rely on others, too, to protect me when a crisis comes. That, and I don't want to see my friends and loved ones get hurt when I can prevent that from happening. So, if I need to take up firearms, then I'm more than happy to do so.

Do you think by adding to the violence, even in defence of people you care for, that you'll help at all?

No. I'd much rather diffuse a situation by calmly talking it out, but it's like I said - I don't want to be the protected one any further.

Surely that logic is flawed... If you pick up a gun at any point, your negotiations have failed. And even if you only shoot to wound, you are still adding to the hurt, to the violence, encouraging more in retaliation.

So, then, what do you recommend I do in that case?

All you can do is keep trying to reason with them.

[ He does have a point. ]

I'll try that the next time I get into trouble.

Please do.

The only way to stop the cycle of violence, is to refuse to participate in it.

Would you know that firsthand?

[Neatly sidestepping that.]

Do you have to know something firsthand to have a belief about it?

[ Which means that it's true. ]

Not necessarily, but the way you were so against the idea of using weapons against someone makes me wonder if you'd know about that.

Just living in the world can make you aware of weapons and their effects, Miss Ethelbert.

How true.

...I hope you like stew, I think that's what's for dinner.

I like stew, so it's not a problem.

Good, it should be nice.

Hopefully there's tea.

I'm sure we can make some for you.

Wonderful!

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