"Maybe," she said flatly, burying her hands in her pockets.
"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 hope so. And I hope it gets cleared up sooner rather than later so you're not stuck in this place."
"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
"It's not going to," Ky said sourly. "Gaius isn't going to let me go home until Zander says it's okay, and Zander's not going to say it's okay until he's sure-sure. Which isn't going to happen in the next three months. Which means I'm going to spend more than the next half year of my life 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]
"But then you've got even more of your life to look forward to because you'll be safe," she pointed out. "It's only half a year out of fifty to sixty more!"
"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
"Gods." Ky huffed. She didn't want another day -- much less sixty more years.
"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]
"Hey, it'll be fun!" She elbowed her. "Maybe you'll meet someone, have some kids, or not have kids and find your dream job...ride some horses and make friends with more monsters."
"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 forced a smile. Apparently, she couldn't even agree with Ada without being called a liar now.
"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 her. "Hm. Well, you'll get to have new experiences is my point."
"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
"There are a lot of options," Ky conceded. Only one that she was interested in. But. Well. "What sorts of sweets do you think they have in the kitchen?"
"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 have no idea, but we're going to find out." She grinned. "Candied pecans, maybe? Or molasses?"
"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
"Maybe." Ky smiled. "I bet it'll be good no matter what it is."
"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 bet." She picked up the pace, heading down the stairs. "So what will you do tomorrow after talking to the Marrow Man?"
"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
"Guess that will depend on how the talk goes." Ky shrugged. "I'm sure it will be a very interesting talk. But I don't have the foggiest what it will be like."
"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
"Well, me and Gaius, of course. Pratik, too, I would guess. I don't know... you're welcome... I don't think he speaks Akarataran though."
"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]