"But they must have some. They just can't find it or won't acknowledge it."
"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
Zander nodded, gently adding, “I hope they can embrace it again someday. Soon. It’s painful to see someone you love in this much pain.”
"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 know." Emery sighed. "I think your niece is resilient; she just needs some time. Rickard will probably take longer."
"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 mean, that makes sense. He was a slave much, much longer,” Zander pointed out. He was quiet a moment, thinking about Ky’s resilience. “And I hope you’re right. Ky always used to say she was ‘bouncy’,” he said with a little smile and shake of his head. “That when she fell out of a tree or off her horse she just ‘bounced’ back up, ergo why I needed to stop being concerned… I never stopped being concerned, though. And I’m very, very concerned now… but I hope she’s still bouncy. And that this is something she can bounce back from, eventually.”
"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 got bounce in her yet, I'm sure of it." Emery smiled encouragingly. "You'll see. Write to us and we'll let you know how she is."
"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
Zander considered a moment, then nodded. “That would be good. I’ll be moving around a lot, more than usual, even. But I guess there’s no harm in saying where I’ll be as long as I get a messenger I trust, so you know where to send the responses… Ky’s worth the risk.”
"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]
"Absolutely." Emery nodded. "You're a good man, Zander.'
"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, uh… thanks.” Zander gave an awkward smile. “I try to be… as much as possible.”
"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]
"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
“Thank you.” Zander returned the smile. “I don’t know you well, yet, but you seem to be as well. Your energy has passed the Zander-gut-check,” Zander laughed. “But for real. You seem to be a good man.”
"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]
"Thank you for that." Emery dipped his head. "Sometimes I wonder...this line of work has me basically stalking people. So." He shrugged.
"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
Zander laughed. “At least we’re aware of the stalking so you don’t take us by surprise.”
"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]
"Fair enough. And I guess if it sets Gaius's mind at ease it'll be alright, right?"
"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
“Yeah, it’s not so bad,” Zander said good-naturedly, smiling. “You’re a likeable stalker at least. Plus ten out of ten… and you’re honest, which is nice. I don’t mind being watched but I do mind being tricked.”
"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 try not to trick people," Emery chuckled. "I like to make this as good an experience for everyone as I can. No creepiness, just good feelings all around."
"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
