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The Path Unending (A Cultivation Quest)

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Should you point out Song Douyan's mistake?
[X] [DOUYAN] Save the critique for the end of the challenge, unlike the other two she is performing to her best capabilities.

Will you attempt to inspire Siau Satai?
[X] [SATAI] Yes, you will attempt to soothe her panic.

How should you respond to the saobatage of Ta Riou's project?
[X] [RIOU] You will quietly point it out to her and allow her to fix the problem before it really becomes an issue.

I am not sure calling the guy to task is apropriate. As our dealings with Jin showed, dealing with sabotage from rivals is just something that crafters have to deal with.
 
[X] [DOUYAN] No, you will not interfere. If she turns in a lesser project, it will simply be a learning experience.

[X] [SATAI] Yes, you will attempt to soothe her panic.

[X] [RIOU] You will quietly point it out to her and allow her to fix the problem before it really becomes an issue.
 
[X] [DOUYAN] Save the critique for the end of the challenge, unlike the other two she is performing to her best capabilities.
[X] [SATAI] Yes, you will attempt to soothe her panic.
[X] [RIOU] You will quietly point it out to her and allow her to fix the problem before it really becomes an issue.
 
[X] [DOUYAN] No, you will not interfere. If she turns in a lesser project, it will simply be a learning experience.

[X] [SATAI] Yes, you will attempt to soothe her panic.

[X] [RIOU] You will stand back and allow nature to take its course. It is perfectly legal after all.

Just fixing SATAI because i think its our fault
 
[X] [DOUYAN] Ask her how she has calculated the size of the gemstones to fit in the final product. If she catches the hint, all is well, otherwise, it is her own fault.
[X] [SATAI] Yes, you will attempt to soothe her panic.
[X] [RIOU] You will quietly point it out to her and allow her to fix the problem before it really becomes an issue.
 
[X] [DOUYAN] Save the critique for the end of the challenge, unlike the other two she is performing to her best capabilities.

[X] [SATAI] Yes, you will attempt to soothe her panic.

[X] [RIOU] You will call Po Yuanji to task and order him to fix his sabotage before continuing on his own work.

Yeah, I'm not putting up with any sabotage in this. We're having this competition in the first place to find quality charm crafters, not little shits that are better at sabotaging their competition than making a quality product of their own.

Same reason I'm for helping Satai, we're looking for charm crafters, not people that lack stage fright.
 
[x] [DOUYAN] Save the critique for the end of the challenge, unlike the other two she is performing to her best capabilities.
[x] [SATAI] Yes, you will attempt to soothe her panic.
[x] [RIOU] You will quietly point it out to her and allow her to fix the problem before it really becomes an issue.

Really, it's our fault Riou was distracted. Only fair to warn her.
 
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[X] [DOUYAN] "Measure twice, cut once."
She's doing well enough, has a plan, etc, a quick cryptic drop is ideal - if she cottons on to what we mean, the resulting work will be better, if not, well, did she really deserve the advice anyway? Cryptic utterances are the Xianxia way, and it's time to embrace the trope.

[X] [SATAI] Yes, you will attempt to soothe her panic.
Why not. It's one thing to give the strongest (that we observed) more leg up, but letting some random psyche themselves out of the competition? nah

[X] [RIOU] You will quietly point it out to her and allow her to fix the problem before it really becomes an issue.
"Instead of worrying about my eye, you should keep yours on your pots"
 
[x] [DOUYAN] Ask her how she has calculated the size of the gemstones to fit in the final product. If she catches the hint, all is well, otherwise, it is her own fault.
[x] [SATAI] Yes, you will attempt to soothe her panic.
[x] [RIOU] Pretend as though you are examining the contents of the jars, and 'discover' the additive 'accidentally'.
 
[X] [DOUYAN] Save the critique for the end of the challenge, unlike the other two she is performing to her best capabilities.
[X] [SATAI] Yes, you will attempt to soothe her panic.
[X] [RIOU] You will quietly point it out to her and allow her to fix the problem before it really becomes an issue.
 
[X] [DOUYAN] Save the critique for the end of the challenge, unlike the other two she is performing to her best capabilities.
[X] [SATAI] Yes, you will attempt to soothe her panic.
[X] [RIOU] You will quietly point it out to her and allow her to fix the problem before it really becomes an issue.
 
[X] [DOUYAN] Ask her how she has calculated the size of the gemstones to fit in the final product. If she catches the hint, all is well, otherwise, it is her own fault.
[X] [SATAI] Yes, you will attempt to soothe her panic.
[X] [RIOU] You will call Po Yuanji to task and order him to fix his sabotage before continuing on his own work.

Using our distraction to sabotage another competitor is... look, if we hadn't been involved, I might just have quietly pointed it out, but this is a dishonor to Zhi.
 
Here's the thing. Sabotage is apparently fine in the rules of the contest, but using us as the distraction? That's a bit too much I think.

Still in general this seems to be a decision of impartiality vs showoff/creating connections. I know my own preference but either works.
 
[X] [DOUYAN] Save the critique for the end of the challenge, unlike the other two she is performing to her best capabilities.
[X] [SATAI] Yes, you will attempt to soothe her panic.
[X] [RIOU] You will quietly point it out to her and allow her to fix the problem before it really becomes an issue.
 
Should you point out Song Douyan's mistake?
[X] [DOUYAN] Save the critique for the end of the challenge, unlike the other two she is performing to her best capabilities.

Will you attempt to inspire Siau Satai?
[X] [SATAI] Yes, you will attempt to soothe her panic.

How should you respond to the sabotage of Ta Riou's project?
[X] [RIOU] You will quietly point it out to her and allow her to fix the problem before it really becomes an issue.
 
[X] [DOUYAN] Save the critique for the end of the challenge, unlike the other two she is performing to her best capabilities.
[X] [SATAI] Yes, you will attempt to soothe her panic.
[X] [RIOU] You will quietly point it out to her and allow her to fix the problem before it really becomes an issue.
 
[X] [DOUYAN] No, you will not interfere. If she turns in a lesser project, it will simply be a learning experience.

[X] [SATAI] Yes, you will attempt to soothe her panic.

[X] [RIOU] You will quietly point it out to her and allow her to fix the problem before it really becomes an issue.
 
[X] [DOUYAN] Save the critique for the end of the challenge, unlike the other two she is performing to her best capabilities.
[x] [SATAI] No, you will let her work without any interference.
[X] [RIOU] You will quietly point it out to her and allow her to fix the problem before it really becomes an issue.
 
[X] [DOUYAN] Save the critique for the end of the challenge, unlike the other two she is performing to her best capabilities.

[X] [SATAI] Yes, you will attempt to soothe her panic.

[X] [RIOU] Answer her earlier question about the eyepatch, and hint that it will no longer be a requirement in the near future. As you're leaving mention the sabotage, but not who sabotaged her and continue on your way.
 
[X] [DOUYAN] Yes, you will draw Song Douyan's attention to her error before it is too late.
[X] [SATAI] Yes, you will attempt to soothe her panic.
[X] [RIOU] You will quietly point it out to her and allow her to fix the problem before it really becomes an issue.
[X] [RIOU] You will call Po Yuanji to task and order him to fix his sabotage before continuing on his own work.
 
[x] [DOUYAN] Ask her how she has calculated the size of the gemstones to fit in the final product. If she catches the hint, all is well, otherwise, it is her own fault.
I'm mentally marking her down for missing this anyway. I'd like to see if she can solve it.

[x] [SATAI] "Perhaps a more calming scene? Have you given any thought about rewarding yourself with something relaxing after the competition is over?"
This is a test of creativity, not nerves.

[x] [RIOU] Pretend as though you are examining the contents of the jars, and 'discover' the additive 'accidentally' and ask her if it is supposed to be there.
I don't like being used. But discretion is important.
Should we say something about being too busy to do anything about the eyepatch?
 
[X] [DOUYAN] Save the critique for the end of the challenge, unlike the other two she is performing to her best capabilities.
[X] [SATAI] Yes, you will attempt to soothe her panic.
[X] [RIOU] You will quietly point it out to her and allow her to fix the problem before it really becomes an issue.
 
[X] [DOUYAN] Ask her how she has calculated the size of the gemstones to fit in the final product. If she catches the hint, all is well, otherwise, it is her own fault.

[X] [SATAI] Yes, you will attempt to soothe her panic.

[X] [RIOU] You will quietly point it out to her and allow her to fix the problem before it really becomes an issue.

Now I'm wondering who is sabotaging/getting sabotaged off-screen...And if there's a chance a saboteur also gets sabotaged??

edit: prefer the subtlety of the Douyan write-in actually
 
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[X] [DOUYAN] Save the critique for the end of the challenge, unlike the other two she is performing to her best capabilities.

[X] [SATAI] Yes, you will attempt to soothe her panic.

[X] [RIOU] You will quietly point it out to her and allow her to fix the problem before it really becomes an issue.
 
[X] [DOUYAN] Ask her how she has calculated the size of the gemstones to fit in the final product. If she catches the hint, all is well, otherwise, it is her own fault.
[X] [SATAI] Yes, you will attempt to soothe her panic.
[X] [RIOU] You will call Po Yuanji to task and order him to fix his sabotage before continuing on his own work.

If we help everyone, no one can call Zhi biased!
 
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