//"Deep breaths. Stay calm. Show them we're friends." -- Tana
The encounter includes a highly charged situation that affects some or all of the beings present.
Maybe someone expects something momentous to happen at any moment. Maybe two or more parties are on the verge of taking drastic action.
You may be challenged to navigate a Tense situation without making it blow up, or losing an important opportunity.
Beings in a Tense situation may:
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//"You mean the real villain all this time was...?!" -- Emory
If you discover the reason for a Tense situation, you can often find ways to diffuse things.
If you don't get caught up in the tension, maybe you can talk the others down, or pacify them.
You may avoid the challenge of a Tense situation by getting all the facts and making careful choices in your approach.
Beings in a Tense situation may:
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