Pratik nodded. "Does anyone know where they're sleeping?"
"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]
"In shrines," Rönn replied, and Gaius nodded in agreement. "Shrines all over North, they sleeping there.
"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
“So… could we go and leave offerings to appease them when they wake?” Pratik asked.
"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 brow furrowed. "Maybe." "How close is Strithr's shrine?" Gaius asked. "As base of mountains in Fallen Lands," he replied. "You take long time to get there. Why you want war god?" "Generally because I'm at war," Gaius said dryly. "It would be good to get a head start on appeasement to a god that may very well favor my enemy."
"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 could make it,” Pratik offered. “I travel fast and light.”
"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's a long journey, and it would be prudent to go myself," Gaius pointed out. "I should depart as soon as possible." "Fallen Lands dangerous," Rönn said grimly. "More dangerous than here. Cursed go up there often." "I'll have to risk 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
Pratik looked at Gaius dubiously. An old cripple thought he could be fastest? It wasn’t his place to tell him he couldn’t. But it seemed like a very, very bad idea. “… it may be prudent to send someone used to traveling alone, sir. Less time means less 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]
"Or more risk for yourself." Gaius turned to him. "If I wanted someone else to go, I would ask. But this is something I ought to do for myself."
"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
“Yes, sir.” Pratik dipped his head. Fool. What would this fiefdom come to? Ruled by a four year old?
"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 wish, you may accompany me. I won't be traveling without guards." "I tracking Zander and now I worrying about Ash too," Rönn said, shaking 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
Pratik nodded. It’d be miserable to go. And yet he was morbidly curious. “I’d be honored.”
"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 we'll go." He glanced at Ky, conflict in his eyes for a moment. "But I do have a niece to care for. Would you rather I stay, Ky? I want you to feel protected here. You will be protected, without doubt. But would you prefer I remain?"
"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… uh… I mean… uh…” that was not at all what she was expecting. She looked at Pratik.
He shrugged. It wasn’t his decision. He wasn’t going to make it for her.
“I…” she shrugged and looked at Rönn to see what he thought.
"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]
Rönn looked back at her. "I do what you ask, Ky. If he go and you want me protect him instead of Zander, I do that. If you want me stay with you, I do that. I owe you debt."
"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
Ky groaned and let out a little whimper. “I don’t like decisions. And you don’t owe me anything — I haven’t done anything for 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]
