“Probably.” Zander smirked. “A moment ago she announced she was going to be friends with every person 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]
"She may try. I expect Lord Ash may not be very welcoming." He paused. "Then again, I have seen him with his children and it seems they have a good understanding of one another."
"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
Tadaaki looked between Ivar and Zander anxiously. He’d gathered they were talking about Tasia, but now they were talking about ‘Ash’ and he was left to assume the worst. Was he offended by Tasia’s behavior and planning to complain to Gaius? Gods. They hadn’t even been here for twenty four hours yet.
“I’m sorry,” Tadaaki said, looking first at Ivar, then at Zander. “Can you tell him I’m sorry?”
“Whatever for?” Zander blinked at him.
“For Tasia—“
“I didn’t do anything wrong!” Tasia proclaimed.
“Stop.” He snapped, giving her a warning glance before looking back at Zander. “She meant no offense. I apologize for both of us. Please don’t tell Lord Ash she’s being obnoxious — I promise we’re working on 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]
Ivar looked between them, brow furrowing. "What is he saying?"
"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’s not angry,” Zander assured Tadaaki, then looked at Ivar. “He heard you say Lord Ash and assumed you were upset about Tasia’s energy. He offered apologies for any offense. I assured him you’re not angry.”
"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]
"Tell him he has a fine daughter," Ivar told him. "He should not be so quick to worry about her; she is merely doing what children do."
"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 relayed this to Tadaaki, who blushed and offered a shy smile. “Thank you.” He looked at Zander. “How do you say thank you?”
Zander told him, and Tadaaki repeated it after him clumsily, looking at Ivar.
"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]
"His pronunciation is worse than the girl's," he said grimly, but dipped his head.
"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
Tadaaki flushed even more, looking between them, sensing that he’d done something wrong.
“You’re okay,” Zander assured him, then looked back at Ivar. “He’s had less practice with languages than she or I have. He works with his hands more than his head or his mouth.”
"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 can understand that, so do I." He nodded. "Labor with hands is just as important as labor with the head."
"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
“Absolutely,” Zander agreed with a nod. “I think every last person at this table would agree with you there.”
"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]
"That is good." He turned back to his meal, lumping another slice of fish down. "I am glad to see salmon is a delicacy down here."
"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. “It’s quite good,” he agreed. “What was your favorite meal back home?”
"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]
"There is a massive elk where I come from whose meat is rich and red," Ivar replied wistfully. "Larger that the ones down here. It is quite a feat to catch and kill one."
"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 mused. “Do you tend to hunt alone, or is it a social event?”
"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]
If you don't know it's impossible it's easier to do. And because nobody's done it before, they haven't made up rules to stop anyone doing that again, yet. — Neil Gaiman
