“It’s a long journey.” Pratik shrugged. “But I think he’s planning to leave relatively soon. I’d been planning to accompany him before… Ada… tonight has shifted my priorities.”
"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 has a wealth of soldiers and guards to accompany him," he pointed out. "I'm sure anything that he might meet on the journey there and back will be taken care of. Though the god--whoever they are--might not be fazed."
"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
“Yeah…” Pratik decided not to verbalize what a foolish move he thought Gaius was making. It wasn’t his place. “It’s a risk to be sure.”
"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]
"Do you suppose he'll....come back?" He winced. "If he doesn't does the power go to Lady Ash or one of the children?"
"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 don’t know,” Pratik said honestly. “Probably would go to Mattathias… I tried talking him out of it so Venholm wouldn’t be deeded over to a four-year-old, but he’s made up his mind.”
"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 seems like a good little chap, but hardly fit to run a territory," Rickard agreed. "He does have quite a temper, too, no matter how sweet he is. Quick to anger isn't good in a leader. Let's hope he grows out of 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 expect he will,” Pratik said thoughtfully. “His parents discipline him well — firm but not harsh. I think they’ll get him sorted.”
"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]
"Good." He nodded. "They're both willful little things."
"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 smirked. “They almost have to be, given their parents.”
"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]
"Certainly. They've got strong parents; I have a lot of respect for them both."
"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
“As do I,” Pratik agreed. “They’re good people.” On the whole. Ash was a bit of a dick. But he used his influence for good for the most part, so he had Pratik’s respect.
"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 nodded and looked down at the books. "Do you suppose I can take these?"
"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.” Pratik nodded. “What’s the good in there being books if they’re not enjoyed?”
"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
"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]
