Honestly, if the two of you would put half the effort and brilliance into your schoolwork that you put into breaking school rules, you could be top of your year.
I mean to say, you'll never make of yourselves what your older brother has in his field. Dragon-keeping is not an especially intellectual field, but it requires dedication to the training regimen and commitment to the protocols--the rules--for safely, effectively handling the most awe-inspiring creatures in our world. He's chosen to apply his skills, his sheer, raw talent to a trade that makes an important contribution, and the two of you show every bit as much magical ability as he does--more, perhaps-- yet you show no promise of following his path to success.
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Date: 2009-12-12 07:03 am (UTC)I mean to say, you'll never make of yourselves what your older brother has in his field. Dragon-keeping is not an especially intellectual field, but it requires dedication to the training regimen and commitment to the protocols--the rules--for safely, effectively handling the most awe-inspiring creatures in our world. He's chosen to apply his skills, his sheer, raw talent to a trade that makes an important contribution, and the two of you show every bit as much magical ability as he does--more, perhaps-- yet you show no promise of following his path to success.
Such a waste.