Gaius left ahead of her, taking longer strides than was strictly comfortable for his damaged leg. "Shall we visit the infirmary or move on and save it for later?" he asked her.
"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
“Whatever you think is best.” She hesitated, realizing she was bunting the question by reflex and wondering if he’d let her get away with it. And considering what she was going to say if he didn’t.
"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 have no preference whatsoever." So long as they got away from the trophy room, he didn't care.
"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
Of course. Another decision she had to make. “Um… I guess may as well see the infirmary since we’re already here.”
"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]
Gaius dipped his head akd lead her toward the end of the hall. "As I said, Sera will be happy to see you."
"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 hesitated, not relishing coming face to face with yet another person who had seen her absolute meltdown. Especially since she and Gaius had had the worst of it. Still. She’d already had to face Emery. She’d be forced to see General Xander and Captain Bay again if she wanted lessons — and perhaps even if she didn’t. May as well get it over with. “I’m looking forward to seeing her as well. She’s very kind.”
"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]
"She's the backbone of this Keep, too." He rapped on the door. "One moment!" There was a pause, then the door swung open to reveal Sera. She grinned as she saw Gaius and Ky standing there. "Hello, Ky! Welcome!" She opened the door a bit wider. "What brings you two to my doorstep?" "I'm giving her the grand tour," Gaius replied.
"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
“Hi!” Ky grinned at her, glad she seemed happy instead of judgmental. “How are you?”
"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 very well, thank you. Want to come in?" She stepped to the side. Rickard was sitting on one of the beds furthest from the door, flipping through a book, but he looked up as Sera let them in and shut the book immediately.
"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 glanced around the room, quickly taking it in, then her eyes landed on Rickard. She didn’t know who it was. “Hello!”
"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]
"Hello," he said timidly, giving a nod. "This is Rickard," Sera told her from where she now stood beside Gaius. "He'll be staying with us for awhile. Rickard, this is Gaius's niece, Ky." "It's a pleasure to meet you, miss." Rickard dipped his head again.
"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
It startled Ky to be called ‘miss’ by anyone. Certainly by an adult. But she smiled at him and dipped her head. “The pleasure’s all mine.”
"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]
"This fellow speaks...what was it, twenty-seven languages?" Gaius asked. 'Yes, sir."
"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’s eyebrows shot up. Twenty-seven? Gods, she really was an idiot, wasn’t she? “That’s incredible!”
"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]
Rickard's face flushed and he looked down at his book, rubbing his thumbs along the cover. "It's nothing really," he mumbled. "But you're very kind." Gaius glanced at Sera, who glanced toward Ky. She made a few small gestures to him, keeping her hand low. Sit them near each other at dinner ; they'll be good for each other. Gaius gave a tiny nod.
"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
