Tempest is Fired... Figuratively
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The Conflict
Prelude
The previous winter, Queen Sable Aradia's family was devastated by the loss of six of her children in the Third Word War. While all six were revived, in varying states of needing medical attention, she took the loss of her family very hard and grew very protective of her family, including her sibling, Prinx Tempest Kwake, who was a member of her Owsla. With the return of Commander DM Stretch during the Battle of Mount Mitchell, Queen Sable reasoned that it was time for Prinx Tempest to step down and assume other royal duties. Prinx Tempest disagreed.
Deployment
Queen Sable took it upon herself to talk to Prinx Tempest about the dismissal. She didn't want Tempest to feel hurt any more than could be helped, and decided a personal talk would be the best approach.
Prinx Tempest, meanwhile, figured this was coming and was prepared to be as stubborn as their badger-bun blood would let them.
Battlefield
The debate took place in the hallway just outside the kitchens at The Warren, and was overheard by several family members and much of Okanagan City thanks to Foxx lurking nearby with the microphone for the emergency P.A. system for the area.
YOU'RE DOING WHAT???
Conditions
Queen Sable had the upperhand in the debate, given she is the Queen and Tempest was only a Prinx. While Prinx Tempest landed several good points, they were ultimately no match for her political clout.
The Engagement
Queen Sable took Prinx Tempest aside before dinner and told them they were being fired from the Owsla. Prinx Tempest exploded (possibly literally? Maintence reports indicate there weren't scorch marks on that area of the ceiling before this) and the debate ensued. While Sable agreed with the points Prinx Tempest made, she shot down all attempts by the prinx to worm out from being fired.
Prinx Tempest ultimately accepted their fate and resigned themself to protecting Sable as best they could without her knowledge.
Outcome
Aftermath
Ultimately, Tempest was appointed Seneschal of the Lapin House and given the title "The Rabbit's Paw", answerable only to Queen Sable. Unable, from this position, to rejoin the Owsla, they have resigned themself as much as possible to never returning to their former postition.
Foxx was not cowed by the Owsla for more than about ten minutes, but was embarrassed by the accidental broadcast of their impromptu karaoke. They are now much more careful about which microphones they steal from Tempest.
Historical Significance
Legacy
Tempest is no longer a member of the Owsla and will likely never return to that position.
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Conflict Type
Political Debate
Battlefield Type
Urban
Start Date
February 2, 2023
Ending Date
Ongoing
Conflict Result
Tempest was fired from the Owsla.
Location
Belligerents
Strength
Queen Sable
Her acidic wit
Her love and concern for her sibling
Prinx Tempest
Their stubborn badger-bun blood
Their determination to protect Sable at all costs
Casualties
Sable's temper
Tempest's temper
Tempest's position as an Owsla member
Objectives
To fire Tempest in order to protect them.
To keep Sable from firing them
Nice to catch up on what's been going on in the wonderful world of GoT. Sorry that I haven't had the spoons to be a part of it since last November, but it sounds like you're all having fun and I love that.