Zander laughed gently. "Where were you before all that?"
"u and rina are systematically watering down the grammar of yws" - Atticus "From the fish mother to the fish death god." - lehmanf "A fish stole my identity. I blame shady" - Omni [they/he]
"Before all that I lived in a fairly large town in southeastern Ess. It was right near the border so the town saw a lot of combat. Father wanted out, but he didn't have enough money. So..."
"I’m thinking about the aurora borealis. You can’t tell if it really does exist or if it just looks like existing. All things are so very uncertain, and that’s exactly what makes me feel reassured." --Too-Ticky
Zander grimaced, biting back all the vile comments that came to mind about Rand the Father. He needed to be gentle, not angry; this wasn't about him and his feelings. It was about Emery. "Thirteen years of bad luck," Zander mused instead.
"u and rina are systematically watering down the grammar of yws" - Atticus "From the fish mother to the fish death god." - lehmanf "A fish stole my identity. I blame shady" - Omni [they/he]
"But twelve more of good luck," Emery pointed out. "Gaius taught me to read and write. He's my friend, dare I say my family. I fell in love with Tomhas for awhile and we parted on good terms. Things worked out."
"I’m thinking about the aurora borealis. You can’t tell if it really does exist or if it just looks like existing. All things are so very uncertain, and that’s exactly what makes me feel reassured." --Too-Ticky
"They certainly did," Zander agreed with a nod. He was quiet for a moment before a thought struck him, and he choked on a little laugh before he could stop himself. "Sorry... I know this is a serious matter. But to think, you could have been one of Ky's fathers now. She's collecting the whole set."
"u and rina are systematically watering down the grammar of yws" - Atticus "From the fish mother to the fish death god." - lehmanf "A fish stole my identity. I blame shady" - Omni [they/he]
Emery chuckled, then grimaced. "Probably not. That was...Tomhas was married to Anneke at that point. It was a fleeting moment, we both made mistakes."
"I’m thinking about the aurora borealis. You can’t tell if it really does exist or if it just looks like existing. All things are so very uncertain, and that’s exactly what makes me feel reassured." --Too-Ticky
"u and rina are systematically watering down the grammar of yws" - Atticus "From the fish mother to the fish death god." - lehmanf "A fish stole my identity. I blame shady" - Omni [they/he]
Emery nodded. "We were very stupid. Things are fine now but...it was dumb."
"I’m thinking about the aurora borealis. You can’t tell if it really does exist or if it just looks like existing. All things are so very uncertain, and that’s exactly what makes me feel reassured." --Too-Ticky
Zander nodded too. "Not a great choice, admittedly. But we've all done stupid things. I'm certainly guilty of doing dumber things than kissing -- or more -- a pretty boy. So, no judgment."
"u and rina are systematically watering down the grammar of yws" - Atticus "From the fish mother to the fish death god." - lehmanf "A fish stole my identity. I blame shady" - Omni [they/he]
"Thanks." He smiled awkwardly. "Sorry. That whole conversation took a dark turn."
"I’m thinking about the aurora borealis. You can’t tell if it really does exist or if it just looks like existing. All things are so very uncertain, and that’s exactly what makes me feel reassured." --Too-Ticky
"Not at all." Zander shook his head. "It's good to get to know you better, warts and all."
"u and rina are systematically watering down the grammar of yws" - Atticus "From the fish mother to the fish death god." - lehmanf "A fish stole my identity. I blame shady" - Omni [they/he]
"I’m thinking about the aurora borealis. You can’t tell if it really does exist or if it just looks like existing. All things are so very uncertain, and that’s exactly what makes me feel reassured." --Too-Ticky
Zander scoffed, grinning. "I would be seriously impressed if you found anything that could surprise me at this point. I've heard it all."
"u and rina are systematically watering down the grammar of yws" - Atticus "From the fish mother to the fish death god." - lehmanf "A fish stole my identity. I blame shady" - Omni [they/he]
"I bet. How much have you traveled again? For how long?"
"I’m thinking about the aurora borealis. You can’t tell if it really does exist or if it just looks like existing. All things are so very uncertain, and that’s exactly what makes me feel reassured." --Too-Ticky
"Oh." Zander let out a breath. "A long, long time. I've been around most places, always sticking my nose into anything that seems even remotely interesting."
"u and rina are systematically watering down the grammar of yws" - Atticus "From the fish mother to the fish death god." - lehmanf "A fish stole my identity. I blame shady" - Omni [they/he]
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