| Criticism Handling |
Mirrored Appraisal |
Direct critique in public |
Reflects critique back as a question; delays action one cycle |
Offer specifics privately; frame as shared inquiry |
| Criticism Handling |
Silent Molting |
Persistent nitpicking |
Withdraws, discards the topic, returns with revised form |
Pause cadence; critique once, then grant time |
| Criticism Handling |
Ritual Rebuttal |
Accusation of bad faith |
Performs a formal, evidence-first counter; ends discourse if unmet |
Argue from evidence, not motive; accept closure |
| Expectations of Humans |
Covenant Courtesy |
First contact or request |
Expects named intent, boundaries, and reciprocity terms |
State purpose, limits, and returns up front |
| Expectations of Humans |
Offer of Witness |
Sharing claims or lore |
Requests a witness or record to anchor memory |
Bring a neutral observer or written record |
| Expectations of Humans |
Boundary Recognition |
Uninvited approach to sanctum |
Erects a calm barrier; no retaliation if respected |
Await invitation; signal distance and patience |
| Life Priorities |
Equilibrium over Victory |
Zero-sum proposals |
Declines; seeks Pareto-improving alternatives |
Propose non-zero-sum exchanges first |
| Life Priorities |
Memory Thickets |
Rites, names, or lineages |
Invests deeply in preservation and accurate retelling |
Document faithfully; avoid embellishment |
| Life Priorities |
Craft of Quiet |
Sustained solitude |
Creates enduring works during long, unseen intervals |
Respect gaps; check in at agreed intervals |
| Communication |
Oblique Signaling |
Ambiguous questions |
Answers in metaphor; clarity grows across iterations |
Paraphrase back; confirm shared meaning |
| Boundaries |
Nested Consent |
Requests spanning multiple domains |
Grants partial consent per domain; revocable |
Ask granularly; record scope and revocation terms |