"What have you been up to today?" Emery tilted his head as they headed toward the dining room doors.
"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, I wandered around the stables a bit,” Tadaaki murmured. Scoping out hiding spots, should he or Ky need them. “They’re very large and impressive.”
"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]
"Oh, did you see Arril there? Blond boy with hair to his chin, blue eyes? We were just talking about how he and Ky might get along."
"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, I didn’t really talk to him, but he seems nice.” Tadaaki said with a smile.
"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]
"He is!" Emery nodded. "Have you looked at all the horses?"
"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 did.” Tadaaki nodded. “They’re all very fine steeds. Impressive quality.”
"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]
"Horses are a big deal at Serpent Keep. Imported from all over and kept exercised and happy by our excellent grooms. I've got one in there from Natai, a lean and lovely mare named Valor."
"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]
"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 thought for a moment, trying to picture it in his brain. Then he grinned. “She was beautiful — I love her coloration.”
"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]
"You remember her?" Emery sounded delighted. "You've got a great memory, Tadaaki."
"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 smiled at the compliment. “Horses are kind of my thing. Love them.”
"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]
"Then you've come to the right place, my friend. We're all about horses." Emery pushed open the door. Ivar and May were already seated, as were Regulus and the twins. Pamela and another servant were seated with them. Sera and Rickard, being in the village, were absent, and so were Sara and Gaius.
"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
Tasia jumped to her feet the instant she saw Tadaaki, and went sprinting into his arms. “Papa!”
“Tasia!” He laughed, giving her a tight hug
"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]
Ua and Imali had seated themselves near Tadaaki's family so Ua could talk to Tasia. Imali nodded to Tadaaki. Ivar also nodded to him then to 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
