Language

The Lexicon

The Lexicon preserves the language of the Lifestyle — its words, concepts and traditions. It records meaning; it never prescribes practice. Where usage varies between Houses or lineages, each is set down with equal respect.

Community

Negotiation Area

A designated area within a play venue set aside for negotiation before scenes.

Definition

A negotiation area is a designated space within a play venue — often quieter and set apart from active play — used for the negotiation preceding a scene.

Discussion

The presence of a defined negotiation area reflects the community norm that negotiation precede play rather than accompany it.

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