"Now a prince is suppose to have great mannerisms able to defuse a situation in a matter of seconds." Celestia said as she opened up a small scroll

You were currently in class you were being taught on how to act as a royal you've been taught to talk,eat,and dance like a royal and now was a challenging test trying to defuse a bad situation.

"Now there are two ways of defusing a situation. [1.] You could yell and force the arguers to look and understand your point of view though that will not gain you any allies or [2.] You can be soft spoken and try kindness as a way to defuse the situation. Are you ready Dante?" She asked, you nodded and looked forward as she brought in two of the wait staff not agreeing on what to do. They were both yelling at each other telling that the other is incorrect.

"Now I want you to try the subtle approach softly speak to the two and sit on your throne it'll give you a more authoritative expression." You nodded and approached the two.

"Please there is no need for the harsh words you two are spewing there is a way that could bring you two closer." You say to them in same tone as your mother albeit a little forceful in your words.

"And what way would that be young prince I've been trying to get this idiota to listen to reason and yet he has the audacity to tell me that I'm incorrect." One asked as the other rolled his eyes

"And what is this argument about if I may ask?" You asked wanting to know about the argument.

"Young sire I've been a chef for years now and he thinks that pouring alcoholic beverages into a food item makes it more likely to taste better then original intended with the recipes changing them makes the steps useless." She said clearly upset over the ordeal. You looked towards your mother giving her an unsure glance not wanting to continue this odd argument

"Sire surely you know how important change is changing the recipes a tiny bit may help with the flavor it gives." You were siding with the griffon rather then the mare on this one change is good when it's least expected and least needed

"Madam surely you must come with a compromise I mean change is sometimes good there's ways in order counter act those. Miss try to create something you make on your own wouldn't you be flattered if one so happened to change the recipe a bit."

"I call it insulting sire they're change the foundation of my creation!" She argued back

You sighed and rubbed your head wanting the exercise to end seeing as you were currently doing a horrible job at keeping the peace.

"Dante you may always call for my assistance if you so need it." Celestia informed

You knew she meant well, but you didn't need her help you wanted to figure this out on your own without anyone's help.

"I got this mom. Now sir please mind that you may change a recipe on your own free will, but it doesn't mean that everyone will agree with your decision in the end I will separate the two of you by sending you to different shifts." They both looked at you and then at each other and nodded before walking out the throne room.

"That was adequate, but to ace this you needed them to solve their differences." Celestia seemed slightly disappointed with you as she thought you could handle the first test. You sighed and nodded knowing that failing wasn't acceptable next time you had to solve their difference with a different kind of style maybe aggression. Next Chapter: 8.Bridle Gossip Estimated time remaining: 2 Hours, 48 Minutes