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Presumably you mean physical charm or strength? One or the other? Because I can't say I have either, really...!

[[ooc: go on, tell Matty-boy how pretty he really is, because he sure as hell doesn't believe it, looking in the mirror! xD]]

Physical, vocal... Whatever form it may take. Usually where one works, the other won’t. Though it’s not always easy to tell which is which.

[Alejo tilts his head.] Are you able to convince people of things?

Oh yes, I suppose so... That there are two different types of each persuasion form I mean to say.

I didn't mean that I could necessarily convince people of anything... Although... Well... somehow a good number of people, particularly in my own church are under the mistaken impression that I am a good person...! I can only suppose that is a type of conviction, as well-- though I've no idea what category it falls under, really....!

[[hey, btw, ta v v much for inspiring another 6ws, once i tweak it down to 6 words....! lol~]]

So manipulation or bullying? Sounds about right.

[Anna gets a frown.] No... No. That’s not what I meant.

If your ideas are strong and convincing, then strength. If your approach is gentle, charming or endearing, then charm, sí? Showing that you are reliable, not vulnerable, people respect that. Or they are persuaded because they like you, because you are able to show them your best assets without having to have an opponent.

((Np! Stories do like to hover around five or seven, unfortunately...))

But you can't tell me I'm wrong.

I dunno, that strength thing hasn't been working out for me. I think I'd take brains.

Sí, charm works when strength does not. Finding out which works best for who and when... It is difficult sometimes.

I can. Manipulation or bullying can get you into far more trouble than charm or strength.

They're the same thing. The only difference is if someone catches on.

You're telling me. I think you'd make more friends with charm. I guess that's your strength right there?

[Because he can already tell you're nicer than he is]

So all this time of trying to be a charming gentleman for you and you think I am manipulating you?

[Alejo doesn't like to do things by halves. That goes for being nice or mean.]

I am strong too, when I need to be. But you're right, charm does make you more friends. And I like people.

[That catches her off guard and makes her re-think for a moment]

No... Not you, maybe. I didn't mean you.

No? How is my charm different from another's?

[She gives her shoulder a shrug] You don't want anything from me.

I guess liking people helps too. Still, could use a little charm every now and then, my bar tabs are adding up.

Indeed... And yet... I cannot place my "charms" under -- any of the above categories... [and he heaves a heavy sigh] But -- perhaps i am just too close to the situation to evaluate it properly...!

Is that so. And is there no third option, Alejo?

[Well hello there. He hasn't seen you in a while, and the surprise flashes before he pushes it away with a smile.]

I am sure there are many. But those are the two that I have always found to work.

Oh but if I was anyone else you would say I am just good at manipulating you and not letting you know why.

[He chuckles.] Sí, charm is useful for things like that. People are more considerate or generous when they like you. But it is liking people that makes sure that I do not use people. That can cause a lot of trouble.

There might be another way that suits you. I have just always found strength or charm to work, one way or another. Or perhaps they are both thing you should think about, look into.

[Yeah, she gets around. Always seems to manage to find her favorites, though. Hence the almost-smile on her face.]

So, violence or persuasion? An interesting choice, with interesting ramifications. Many of the Warriors I've known don't consider the second choice an option at all.