“I’m sure.” Zander nodded. “Do you think you’ll hang around for a while?”
"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]
"Probably not." She shrugged. "I said I would, but I'm changing my mind."
"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
“Okay.” Zander nodded again. “I don’t blame you, honestly. It’s hard being away from home for a long time.” He sighed softly, but it was subtle. He’d been away from home a long, long time.
"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]
"It is," she agreed. "I look forward to going back; I'm sure I've missed a lot."
"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’m sure,” Zander agreed. “I’m sure you’re also missed a lot. It’s equally hard to have someone you care about taken away.” He glanced at Ky.
"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]
Ada was silent for a moment. She wondered how Mama was doing without her. She probably assumed Ada was dead. Nia and Mada might, too, but Mada was more stubborn than that. "I'll see everyone before the year is out," she said grimly.
"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. “I wish you the best of luck… you’re of the Isi, yes?”
"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
"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]
Ada studied him. That was delivered like it ought to be a joke, but he seemed sincere. He wasn't lying. "I'm glad," she said warily. "Thank 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
He shrugged. “I mean it. I admire your tenacity and what you stand for. I know you don’t and won’t need my help, but if you ever did, you’d have it. It’s admirable what you do to help battered women and children.”
Ky smiled a bit. She wasn’t surprised he approved. He was great. Would Ada see her was telling the truth and like him?
"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]
Ada dipped her head. "I can't take credit for any of that; it's the rest of the tribe that makes everything work."
"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
“Eh, every thread is important to keep the whole blanket from unraveling. I’m sure you do more than you think.” He shrugged. “And you’re still young yet. Plenty of time to grow into leadership or a warrioress or whatever else you’ve got your heart set on.”
"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]
Warrior sounded good to her. She nodded. "I can hope. But I'm just glad I'm with them, really."
"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. “I’m glad for you as well. Everyone deserves happiness.”
Except Ky. She buried her hands in her pockets. She didn’t deserve anything. You needed to have redeemable qualities to be entitled to 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]
