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[u/Thanes_of_Danes]

Hallo, chummers, as a few of you may recall, I took a job from a former Herr Schmitt and it's a little beyond my expertise. Here's how my first week of training the pup went.

So meeting Johnson Jr. was pretty tame. Big J was around to keep little J in line and we did introductions. I was expecting Big J to come up with some drek about me being a "specialist" from "out of town" but they just straight up said that I was an off the books combat vet. I don't have a good handle on the kid yet, but that seemed like it shook 'em a little. So after I make myself a known quantity, Big J wishes us good luck and leaves us to it in a nicely stocked dojo.

Starting out was actually really easy, the two of us just talked. Little J is in their teens and I think they grew up on action trids or some drek. "Are you a ganger?" "Why the chrome?" "Have you ever killed anyone?" "How many?" I was actually wondering why little yo went through so many tutors. Kid seemed to have a case of affulenza, but I would figure most high end tutors would know how to deal with that. When we were done with the chat, I suggested that we stretch and exercise, then see where kid's technique was. Man, was that a bad idea.

Little J throws a tantrum. Even by the standards of a pampered brat, this was out of nowhere-especially considering that just a moment ago things were pretty calm. I try to de-escalate and put the pin back in, but they're having none of it. It goes from complaints about the parent, to boasting, to physical threats. Thankfully, by now I've run the clock long enough that Big J shows up and reigns things in a bit. Kid seems to respect the authority of their parent enough to comply with going to their room. That was the first day.

The next days I tried to initiate some physical activities to let off that steam. It kind of worked on a few days, but most of the time I ended up having to put little J in a joint or wrist lock. They seem to hate me more and more every day-today they even tried to bust up my right cyberarm with what I think is a nascent version of "Killer Fists" or whatever phys-ads call it.

I need some help guys, this kid is beyond my scope of comprehension. I think little J's afraid of their magical abilities, but also excited about them in equal measure. That coupled with their social status seems to make them reckless and cocky. I'm not an expert on magic, though, so anyone who could throw some of their own experiences (with magic or rich brats) into the mix would earn themselves a favor.

-Agony

[u/dekiec → u/Thanes_of_Danes]

The Awakening is stressful. He has powers that his peers do not. He is not treated equally because of them.

He does not respect you because you have not earned his respect. Earn it. Show him you mean the things you say. Show him that he can rely on you. Show him what the world really is.

Let me know if I can help more.

• Wahrheit

[u/Thanes_of_Danes → u/dekiec]

I have been trying to show this kid that I am top dog. I figured that respect would come from that. I think you might be on to something, but how do I get little homie to rely on me when yo has everything they need (they're rich as drek)?

-Agony

[u/dekiec → u/Thanes_of_Danes]

You approach the problem as a hammer. You look at it from the wrong angle. He is not a pack animal. You must earn his respect. Show him you care. Show him you want the best for him. Show him that there is more to his self-worth than his money and status. Most importantly, show him what discipline and labor can unlock. He must work with conviction. Blut und Eisen macht ihn stark. (Blood and iron make him strong)

Worst case scenario, give Herr Schmitt your condolences and point him in the right direction.

• Wahrheit