Equally matched sides being persuaded to stop is called mediation.
So what is it called when one side is persuaded to stop exerting violence?
It's called submission.
When a person is being beaten by another and he doesn't want to keep getting hit, he calls in his elders to make the assaulter stop—this is an admission of submission.
In opposition and combat, there's no point in reasoning; it's all about action!
If they seek mediation without turning the tide, everyone will just think the Perez family is scared!
There was another knock at the door, it was Bob. "Can I come in?"
Fran was about to speak when Robin pointed to the newspaper in front of him.
Actually, Fran didn't want to hide the newspaper; he hadn't done anything wrongful. But instinctively, he stuffed the Tide Newspaper into the drawer, fearing these bastards might see it.
Once assured there was no problem, he took a deep breath. "Alright, come in."
