If you had magical powers...
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If you had magical powers...
would you share them with your siblings?
This question crossed my mind the other day and I've got to ask some kids this question. The kids were clever, I got some clever replies. Then I told their siblings (in front of them) what they said. That was the funner part.
This question crossed my mind the other day and I've got to ask some kids this question. The kids were clever, I got some clever replies. Then I told their siblings (in front of them) what they said. That was the funner part.
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Re: If you had magical powers...
Depends on what the magical power is! But, probably.
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Re: If you had magical powers...
My thoughts exactly. My first reaction was, "Of course," but then I thought what if the power was to make your siblings disappear?Sirchronique wrote:Depends on what the magical power is! But, probably.
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Re: If you had magical powers...
I will take the eye of Odin, or more what he lost for it. Having that I am sure I would...
...only if asked.
I think my sibling has more wisdom. I have more curiosity.
...only if asked.
I think my sibling has more wisdom. I have more curiosity.
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Re: If you had magical powers...
The kids' answers were a surprise to me. Our Goddaughter would keep the magical powers to herself but give her brothers something magical. Her brother would have shared with her but not their older brother. Most of the siblings didn't trust their siblings enough to share and/or they wanted to be more special than their siblings.
My family shared everything. What if you're attacked by evil forces, wouldn't you want your siblings to be able to help you?
My family shared everything. What if you're attacked by evil forces, wouldn't you want your siblings to be able to help you?
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On the other hand, you could argue exactly the other way round...mutepointe wrote:What if you're attacked by evil forces, wouldn't you want your siblings to be able to help you?
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What if you're attacked by your siblings, wouldn't you want evil forces to be able to help you?megapop wrote:On the other hand, you could argue exactly the other way round...mutepointe wrote:What if you're attacked by evil forces, wouldn't you want your siblings to be able to help you?
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That is what I like about the curse of all knowledge, you know about the exhilaration of the hunt and the pain of being hurt. Absolute power might crush coal but could make diamonds. Knowledge of everything connotes empathy.kkrell wrote:What if you're attacked by your siblings, wouldn't you want evil forces to be able to help you?megapop wrote:On the other hand, you could argue exactly the other way round...mutepointe wrote:What if you're attacked by evil forces, wouldn't you want your siblings to be able to help you?
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Re: If you had magical powers...
My old Uncle Bill used to say "To know all is to forgive all". I'm still not sure I agree with that.
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Re: If you had magical powers...
Are the powers finite and/or seperable?
If I give to one brother the power of Invisibility, can I give it to another as well? Do I then lose it myself?
If I give to one brother the power of Invisibility, can I give it to another as well? Do I then lose it myself?
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We went with the assumption that you could pick and choose to your heart's delight.fearfaoin wrote:Are the powers finite and/or seperable?
If I give to one brother the power of Invisibility, can I give it to another as well? Do I then lose it myself?
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Re: If you had magical powers...
I don't know if I'd share magical powers. I'd gladly help my siblings with my awesomeness, but the leverage of having them in my debt that way is an opportunity too good to pass up.
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In all honesty I would probably end up being the one that turns to evil while my sibling would be the one that holds to goodness. Knowing that, it would be a bad idea to share my powers because then there would be someone to stop me in all my dastardly exploits. Someone who knows me very well. No, I would certainly not share my powers.
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Re: If you had magical powers...
Here's a follow-up question. Would you cast a spell on your siblings?
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