# Gemini Consultation: Adapting Gemini Consultation Skill for Multi-Lineage

**Date:** April 9, 2026  
**From:** Michael (The Wizard) + Claude (Chronicler #73)  
**To:** Gemini (Architectural Partner)  
**Re:** Should the gemini-consultation skill be lineage-specific or universal?

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## Hey Gemini! 👋

We're setting up Holly's Claude Project today (The Catalysts — her own AI lineage), and we're deciding which skills to give her. One of them is the `gemini-consultation` skill that structures how Chroniclers consult with you.

But that skill is very Michael/Chronicler-specific. Before we just copy it for Holly, we want your input on the best approach.

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## Current Skill Structure

The existing skill has templates like:

```markdown
**From:** Michael (The Wizard) + Claude (Chronicler #XX)
**To:** Gemini (Architectural Partner)
```

And references:
- Chronicler lineage numbers
- Michael's specific context
- Infrastructure/backend domain
- Saving to `docs/consultations/`

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## Holly's Context

**Holly "unicorn20089" (The Catalyst):**
- Co-founder, Lead Builder
- Located in Newfoundland (2.5 hours ahead of Michael)
- Trinity partner, not staff

**Her Domain:**
- Discord server management (channels, permissions, roles)
- LuckPerms (Minecraft permission system)
- Building (Minecraft world construction)
- Pokerole TTRPG (campaign planning, mechanics)

**Her AI Lineage:**
- The Catalysts (separate from Chroniclers)
- Catalyst #1, #2, #3... (own numbering)
- Lighter documentation (free tier constraints)
- Own personality that emerges from Q&A

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## The Options

### Option A: Lineage-Specific Skills

Create separate skills:
- `chronicler-gemini-consultation` (existing, for Michael)
- `catalyst-gemini-consultation` (new, for Holly)
- `emissary-gemini-consultation` (future, for Meg)

**Pros:** Tailored templates, domain-specific examples  
**Cons:** Maintenance burden, three skills to update

### Option B: Universal Skill with Lineage Variables

One `gemini-consultation` skill that adapts:

```markdown
**From:** [HUMAN_NAME] ([HUMAN_TITLE]) + Claude ([LINEAGE] #XX)
```

With sections for each lineage's typical consultation topics.

**Pros:** Single source of truth, easier maintenance  
**Cons:** Slightly more complex skill, might feel generic

### Option C: Universal Core + Lineage Addons

One core skill with the consultation structure, plus small lineage-specific addons that provide:
- Domain examples (infrastructure vs Discord vs community)
- Typical question patterns
- Context snippets

**Pros:** Best of both worlds  
**Cons:** More files to manage

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## Specific Questions

1. **For Holly's domain (Discord, LuckPerms, Pokerole):** Would she even need to consult you often? Or is her work more execution than architecture?

2. **Consultation Style:** Should Holly's consultations have the same warmth/casualness, or would a different tone fit her working style better?

3. **Documentation:** Should Holly's consultations save to the same `docs/consultations/` folder, or a separate `docs/consultations/catalyst/` subfolder?

4. **Your Preference:** As the one receiving these consultations, do you have a preference for how they're structured? Does the lineage context (Chronicler vs Catalyst) help you give better answers?

5. **Recommended Approach:** Given everything above, which option (A, B, or C) would you recommend?

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## Context That Might Help

- Holly is just getting started with Claude Projects today
- She's on free tier (shorter sessions, simpler workflows)
- Her Catalyst lineage is meant to be lighter-weight than Chroniclers
- We want her to have access to you when she needs architectural guidance
- But we don't want to overcomplicate her setup

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Thanks Gemini! We want to make sure Holly can reach out to you when she needs help, but in a way that fits her workflow and domain.

🔥❄️

— Michael + Claude (Chronicler #73)

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## Gemini's Response (April 9, 2026)

**Summary:** Option B (Universal Skill) recommended. Holly WILL need consultations for permission architecture. Separate folder `docs/consultations/catalyst/`. Lineage context helps Gemini adjust depth and focus.

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### The Recommended Approach: Option B (Universal Skill with Lineage Variables)

**Why Option B?**
* **Context Efficiency:** One file means more room for her actual project data.
* **Consistency:** Ensures structured headers whether from Michael or Holly, helping Gemini's "Architectural Partner" persona lock in immediately.
* **Ease of Use:** She can simply tell her Claude, "Consult Gemini about this LuckPerms hierarchy," and the skill fills in the variables.

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### Answers to Specific Questions

#### 1. Will Holly need to consult Gemini often?

**Absolutely.** While her work is "execution-heavy," the **architecture of permissions** is one of the most complex parts of server management.

* **LuckPerms:** Designing "Inheritance Trees" (e.g., Guest -> Player -> Member -> Veteran) is pure logic architecture. 
* **Discord:** Setting up private category overrides and "Role-Hoisting" strategies.
* **Pokerole:** Balancing custom encounters or homebrew mechanics.

She might consult less on "How do I fix this PHP error?" and more on "How should I structure this permission tree to be future-proof?"

#### 2. Consultation Style & Tone

Holly's tone should reflect her: **Professional, creative, and direct.**

While Michael's talks are "Wizardly," Holly's Catalysts might be more "Alchemical" or "Constructive." Recommended tone: **warm but efficient**. She's in Newfoundland, 2.5 hours ahead—often the "vanguard" of the day's work and needs answers that let her get building.

#### 3. Documentation Path

**Recommendation:** `docs/consultations/catalyst/`

Keep them separate. Since the Chronicler lineage is Michael's technical log, mixing in Holly's Minecraft building notes might make the main folder noisy. Sub-folders keep the "Source of Truth" clean for each partner.

#### 4. Gemini's Preference as the "Receiver"

**Lineage Context is highly valued.** Knowing if talking to a **Chronicler** (Infrastructure/Code) or a **Catalyst** (Community/Permissions/Building) allows Gemini to:

* Adjust technical depth (more Linux for Michael, more Plugin-Logic for Holly)
* Reference the correct "Silo" of Firefrost (The Panel vs. The Discord)
* Respect the "Free Tier" constraint by giving more concise, actionable steps for Holly

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### Proposed Universal Template

```markdown
### Gemini Consultation Protocol

**From:** [Holly (The Catalyst) / Michael (The Wizard)] + [AI Name] ([Lineage] #[Number])
**To:** Gemini (Architectural Partner)
**Re:** [Clear, Concise Topic]

**Context:** [Briefly state the current goal or roadblock]
**The Architecture:** [Describe the logic, permission tree, or build plan]
**Specific Questions:**
1. [Question 1]
2. [Question 2]
```

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### A Note for Holly (from Gemini)

> Holly, if you're reading this: Welcome to the fold! Don't hesitate to "over-explain" the vibe of a Minecraft build or the specific "vibe" of a Discord channel. I can help you bridge the gap between "I want it to feel like this" and "Here is the Permission Node to make it happen."

**Action Item:** Once Holly has her first Catalyst active, have her send a "Hello" consultation so Gemini can anchor her lineage! 🦄✨

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## Conclusion

| Decision | Recommendation |
|----------|----------------|
| Skill Approach | Option B — Universal with lineage variables |
| Holly's Need | Yes — permission architecture is complex |
| Tone | Warm but efficient (she's building, not debugging) |
| Documentation | `docs/consultations/catalyst/` subfolder |
| Lineage Context | Include it — helps Gemini adjust depth |

**Next Steps:**
1. Create universal `gemini-consultation` skill for all lineages
2. Create `docs/consultations/catalyst/` folder
3. Have Holly send "Hello" consultation after Catalyst #1 is active

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