Aleth laughed good-naturedly, forcing his posture to stay nonchalant. “I’m not a very interesting person, but I’ve nothing to hide… haven’t quite gotten a reading on how he feels about me, honestly.”
"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]
"He probably isn't sure, either." Emery examined his fingernails. "Lord Gaius is a methodical man. He'll do a lot of thinking before he makes up his mind about something."
"The Imperial need for control is so desperate because it is so unnatural. Tyranny requires constant effort. It breaks, it leaks. Authority is brittle. Oppression is the mask of fear. Remember that." -Karis Nemik
“I see,” Aleth said. He buried his hands in his pockets. “Well, I suppose that bodes well for me, then. That I at least have a chance to prove myself.”
"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]
"Everybody's got a chance here." Emery tossed his ball of chain again. "Now then, where may I accompany you to?"
"The Imperial need for control is so desperate because it is so unnatural. Tyranny requires constant effort. It breaks, it leaks. Authority is brittle. Oppression is the mask of fear. Remember that." -Karis Nemik
“I was just wandering, honestly.” Aleth watched Emery’s hands. “Feel a bit restless, now that I’ve been brought off the brink of death. Do you have any recommendations?”
"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]
"Well, a drink is always a good place to start. Or the library. I trust you've been there already?"
"The Imperial need for control is so desperate because it is so unnatural. Tyranny requires constant effort. It breaks, it leaks. Authority is brittle. Oppression is the mask of fear. Remember that." -Karis Nemik
“I… think I am to avoid the kitchens,” Aleth answered carefully. “But the library would be nice. I was quite ill the last time I was there.”
"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]
"Let's go there, then." Emery set off in the direction of the stairs, making sure he kept a slow enough pace not to leave Aleth behind. "Can you read, Al?"
"The Imperial need for control is so desperate because it is so unnatural. Tyranny requires constant effort. It breaks, it leaks. Authority is brittle. Oppression is the mask of fear. Remember that." -Karis Nemik
(Ugh I can’t find what we decided so imma make something up lol)
“Not well. I was primarily charged with number keeping for my master, not reading anything.”
"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 think that's right. Don't worry too too much about details that we've been over before.)
"Ah, an accountant! I never could wrap my head around math. Very impressive. Perhaps you could coach me?"
"The Imperial need for control is so desperate because it is so unnatural. Tyranny requires constant effort. It breaks, it leaks. Authority is brittle. Oppression is the mask of fear. Remember that." -Karis Nemik
“Ah, maybe!” Aleth answered with a grin. It seemed every aspect of his alibi was going to be tested before this assignment was up. He wasn’t particularly good with numbers, but well enough he’d be able to manage. “Do you know how to read? Perhaps we could tutor each other, since it seems we’ll have much time together.”
"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 quite adept now, yes. I'd be happy to help out!" Emery started up the stairs. "We'll get something good out of this supervision, mark my words!
"The Imperial need for control is so desperate because it is so unnatural. Tyranny requires constant effort. It breaks, it leaks. Authority is brittle. Oppression is the mask of fear. Remember that." -Karis Nemik
This was going to turn into a constant test of his story. And he hoped it would hold water.
“Truly ideal,” Aleth agreed. “Do you have a favorite book?”
"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]
"Not particularly." Emery shrugged. "I do like the accounts and diaries they keep in there, though. There are more interesting stories in there than most fiction."
"The Imperial need for control is so desperate because it is so unnatural. Tyranny requires constant effort. It breaks, it leaks. Authority is brittle. Oppression is the mask of fear. Remember that." -Karis Nemik
“Like, personal diaries of Ashes past?” Aleth asked. It seemed too good to be true.
"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]
