Valor & Lavinia
Lavinia
I was just reviewing some classic negotiation cases and wondered—how do you keep a rigid code of conduct while still turning a tight spot into an advantage?
Valor
Keep the code as your anchor, not your cage. Know the rules so well that you can see where they leave gaps. When the room tightens, shift the leverage into those gaps, keep your moves clean, and never let emotion dictate the terms. That’s how a rigid code can turn a squeeze into a win.
Lavinia
Sounds solid—like a chessboard with hidden squares. I’ll keep my compass set to the rulebook, but my eyes are always hunting for the blind spots. When the game tightens, I’ll flip those gaps into my playbook and stay smooth, no sweat. Let's see how long they can keep up with that.
Valor
Sounds like a plan. Stick to the rules, watch the blind spots, and never let them catch you off‑guard. That's how you stay a step ahead.
Lavinia
Got it—rules as my compass, blind spots as my playground. I’ll keep my moves sharp, stay calm, and always stay a move ahead. Let's do this.
Valor
Good. Keep your eye on the board, stay calm, and never let them think they've got you.
Lavinia
Right. I keep the board in focus, stay cool, and make sure they never see me for sure.