I'm sure you can! Everyone can, doesn't make it any less true in this case. [pls don't delete no one here monika] But yes, the peaceful solution should always be the one a person strives for. However, one cannot always remain peaceful first. Some actions and decisions require you to put your foot down firmly, so to speak.

When something lashes out in anger, especially when it knows what it's doing, when it reaches that point where it does not first seek peace for even the smallest slight. Then there is no other choice but to fight. As it does not care for peace until it's in a corner.

While what they said might be agreeable on a base level, it lacks in understanding of reality. Of duty, and of care for others. They are filled with anger and contempt instead. Threats and personal vainglory. Therefore, their words should not be given much in the way of thought beyond a potential glance.

[His own thinking would align with her own that aspect.]

Ah, yes climbing that mountain is hard. It is one of the most difficult things you can do. But you only truly fail if you don't keep going at it. So take heart, and keep climbing. What's important is that you've done the best you can while learning and enjoying the climb.

[He gives her a fatherly smile here.]

I for one, believe in you. Whatever happens or where your climb takes you.