Snippet #1810299

Convel could only blink his light green eyes in surprise. This fallen angel was not at all what he was expecting. Which was saying something, because he really wasn't expecting much.

"Of course, Judge Tribune." Convel gave another slight bow of his head when the angel had finished his little run-down of what was going on. "But I have just one: how does one become a citizen of Lindville? I have heard of this city, and I see the rumors have been... exaggerated to some extent, but this city does have extensive potential. I would like to be a part of that." He paused. "After my trial is finished, of course." He quickly added.

He would have to look at this Survival Bargain himself, and see how Antonica managed to handle the challenges during its drafting. Since death was the only way to settle a challenge, he wondered how she managed to convince them to balance that part of their culture.

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Antonica sat at her cherrywood desk with a fresh cup of coffee. Her copy of The Survival Bargain was opened on a bookstand next to her. She tried not to focus on her slip of mind, but it was hard, being a creature who's main drive was to protect others. The packmates who lived in her house were also radiating concern for her- for a whole variety of reasons.

Finally, Antonica picked up the black pen and decided to just write down the facts of the situation. Leaning over the table, she scribbled, "The right of a werewolf to challenge the Alpha cannot be ignored. Changing leadership is how we grow, and the Alpha, by nature, should be a compassionate leader. If werewolves feel that she or he is not, it is important they have the ability to change leadership."

Yes, establishing a mutual understanding was probably the most important part of bringing something new to the council. This whole thing was crazy, and after a moment of silent meditation, Antonica thought her self into a flurry that would potentially unravel Lindville. It left a hole of dark despair in her soul, so she banished the thought immediately.

She hated bringing faith into politics, but for this certain case, she thought it would be acceptable- possibly vital for the Council's understanding. She made another bullet and wrote: "In ancient times, we worshiped the goddess of the moon. Since the fall of government and as time went on, many fell from faith. It was always the belief that She chose who out leader is, and to prevent a challenge was blasphemy..." She knew the council would disregard this right away- as would she. Religion or lack thereof had no solid standing in Lindville. Faith is the opposite of logic. But the second part of that little tidbit had made her hand shake when she recorded it:

"If an Alpha refuses a challenge, it is considered that s/he is weak, and she or he will lose by default."