"We don't have trophies like that in the Far North." Ivar shook his head. "Those are called false walkers."
"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, repeating the words after him as he committed them to memory.
"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]
"Why has the Lord of this Keep not joined us?" he asked, glancing toward the empty chair. "It's poor hospitality." Emery was wondering the same thing. The fact that Sara was also gone suggested he might be ill, as Bay and Ky's conversation had implied. He considered going to check on them but decided against 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
“I’m sure he’s got a good reason,” Zander said mildly. The ego of this man. To critique the hospitality of the man responsible for his salvation. And who was giving him room and board for free.
"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]
"Breaking the sacred rites of hospitality is not something I would expect of Lord Ash." Ivar shook his head. "No matter the reason. I thought settlers did as we do in that respect!"
"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
“Mm.” Zander eyed him, then decided it wasn’t worth it to point out how unreasonable he was being.
"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]
Ivar huffed and leaned back. May took his hand under the table and rubbed it gently, and he glanced at her, gaze softening. Emery sat down. "So, will Ky be joining us, 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
“No idea.” Zander sat down too. “You were with me the last time I saw her,” he pointed out.
"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
"Um..." Zander hesitated, glancing around the table. Should they go fetch her? Or should they leave her alone? He was trying so very hard not to smother her. And she knew where to find them... or did she? Did she realize it was lunchtime?
"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 wish that game was longer. I want a goose saga! And I want to wear the red bow forever)
"Want me to go myself?" Emery asked. "Or someone else could go?"
"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
(hahah I haven't ever actually played the game I just like the 'peace was never an option' meme that sprang from it lol)
Zander blinked at him. "You're not allowed to do that, 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 mean...Pam, you'll tell me if he does stuff, right?" He looks to Pamela. "Certainly." She tapped her head. "I've got my eye on him, dear."
"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
(Good to know haha I highkey just changed star's username as a prank and am waiting to see how long it takes her to notice/figure out it was me haha)
"Ah, right." Zander smirked and inclined his head. "Babysitters all around. If you want to go find her, go for it."
"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]
Emery dipped his head and got to his feet, then left the dining room.
"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
