Agora Hills

She turned her attention to Araxina, her tone softening but losing none of its intensity or bluntness. “And you, remember that composure is learned through practice and discipline. It will not come naturally at first. You will struggle, you will fail, but each failure is a lesson. Embrace it, learn from it, and grow stronger. Or fail. Lose. If you want to live you will adapt.”

Absinth took a step back, surveying all her children with a mix of pride and harsh expectation. “My loves, you are destined for greatness. For survival and tribulation. But those things require control, focus, and unyielding composure. Never forget that. I have my troubles with temper as well, but intelligence will always reign supreme. You cannot win wars without strategy, though equally you will always need strength to conquer.”

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