The reminder is not so much about the beta's competency or lack thereof, and all about the alpha restating their commitment to compromising their own gratification and comfort for the sake of the beta's, which is a common relationship snarl cloaked in the language of power.
That's a really interesting way to put it, and you're right, that is hiding in there. Hrmm, I'll have to turn that one over in my head. Could be interesting to explore as a sub-conflict.
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Date: 20 Sep 2008 04:39 pm (UTC)That's a really interesting way to put it, and you're right, that is hiding in there. Hrmm, I'll have to turn that one over in my head. Could be interesting to explore as a sub-conflict.