“I’m sorry,” she murmured. She’d done that, too. Traumatizing Tomhas’s appetite right out of him. “I’m not, either.”
"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 your fault." He turned to face her, though he kept his eyes on the ground in case. "Lots of people's faults, but not yours." He sat down on the opposite couch, hands in his lap.
"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
She was making him uncomfortable. Should she pull her sleeve back down? That would get messy and potentially stain the fabric. But it might be better than making him this anxious. The throbbing was actually getting somewhat patient now. Carrying away the pain. Who knew there was something this effective? Sure, it still hurt terribly. But it was so much better. Magic.
"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]
Tomhas took a deep breath; he could feel his shoulders trembling slightly. "So. Um, It was a good day otherwise, I hope? Were you pleased with your gifts?"
"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
Was he really doing this right now? They were going to talk about all her presents? She doubly didn’t deserve them after last night. They should all take their presents back.
“It was lovely,” she murmured. “It’s such a shame Nyler ruined the furs and gloves. They were so nice. I guess I shouldn’t have worn them.”
"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]
"Sara will get you new ones, no doubt about that. They looked great on you, though. Very elegant."
"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
“Oh, I wasn’t asking for new ones,” Ky murmured quickly. Gods, now she was sounding ungrateful on top of them all. “But thank you. They were very comfortable. I quite liked them.”
"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 expect you're gonna get new ones whether or not you asked. People can't just go ripping up new gifts like that!" Once again he tried a humorous tone and once again it fell a bit flat.
"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
Ky appreciated the effort and forced a small smile. “It was a bit rude of him, wasn’t it? Didn’t even ask if it was a gift.”
"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]
"These assassins are so inconsiderate." He warmed slightly, as she encouraged it. "Ripping up clothes, interrupting celebrations. Shameful."
"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
Ky laughed gently. “And they came without an invitation. The audacity.”
"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]
"Next time I'd better see some paperwork before they go barging in."
"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
Ky laughed again. “I’m sorry, sir. Please allow seven to ten business days for your request to be approved. There will be no unpermitted mercenaries allowed on these grounds.”
"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]
(Making customer service jokes before customer service existed XD)
Tomhas chuckled. "Violators will be trounced by angry uncles."
"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
“A most unpleasant consequence indeed.” Ky finally pulled her sleeve down. It’d numbed to a dull throb and she figured she could ask forgiveness for staining this shirt more easily than she could handle Tomhas’s continuing refusal to look at her. It felt weird having him be the person averting his gaze. That was her job. “That’ll teach ‘em.”
"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]
