Story 1: Two Dogs and a Wolf
In a vast meadow, two dogs, Dax and Rex, lived in neighboring burrows. One day, a plump loaf of bread landed between their territories, dropped by a careless traveler. Both dogs claimed it, growling and circling, ready to fight for dominance.
Nearby, a sly wolf named Vark prowled, known for forging deadly spears and sturdy shields in his mountain lair. Spotting the feud, Vark approached with a glint in his eye. “Why waste your strength on mere bites?” he said. “Buy my weapons, and claim the bread with ease!”
Dax, fueled by pride, traded his stockpile of bones for Vark’s sharpest spear. Rex, unwilling to lose, bartered his softest pelts for Vark’s strongest shield. Armed to the teeth, the dogs clashed, their weapons sparking as they tore through the meadow. The bread was crushed underfoot, lost in the frenzy.
As the dogs battled, Vark’s lair filled with bones and pelts. He crafted more weapons, selling them to curious foxes and badgers who came to spectate. Dax and Rex, battered and bruised, left their burrows in ruins, their energy spent. Vark, now richer than ever, slunk back to his mountain, grinning at the chaos. The meadow grew quiet, but the lesson lingered: when neighbors fight, the weapon-seller prospers.
Story 2: Two Young Dogs and an Old Wise Guardog
In a peaceful valley, two young dogs, Pip and Finn, shared a grassy patch. One day, a loaf of bread fell between their dens, sparking a heated dispute. Both pups barked and snapped, each claiming the prize, their tempers flaring.
An old guardog named Elda, wise and gray-muzzled, watched from a hill. Known for settling disputes with calm words, Elda approached the pups. “Hold your paws,” she said gently. “This bread can feed you both if you listen.”
Pip and Finn paused, eyeing her warily. Elda sat between them and spoke of times when fights left dens empty and hearts heavy. “Share the bread,” she urged, “and you’ll both grow strong. Fight, and you’ll lose more than a meal.”
The pups, moved by her calm authority, agreed to split the loaf. Elda guided them to tear it evenly, ensuring each had a fair share. They ate together, tails wagging, and even began to play, their bond stronger than before.
Word of Elda’s wisdom spread, and the valley thrived, free of conflict. The pups learned that a neutral, wise mediator turns rivals into allies, building peace where fights would only bring loss.
What for 2 warring nations is Matter of Lives, For Third party Profiteering nations is a matter of Selling Knives..
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