“Hmm… I mean, it seemed to help when I opened up to her first,” Pratik said. “She seems to mirror energies.”
"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]
"Okay, that's good to know." He nodded slowly. "So we should work on trying to be open with her. Sera said that too, actually."
"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 think it’s good for her.” He nodded in agreement. “I obviously didn’t know what was happening in the moment, but I was always impressed by her professionalism when we interacted before. I’m assuming that means she is used to having to be perfect. So… I think it’s good for her to see it’s okay to breathe and be human.”
"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'll work on that, if I can figure out how to talk to her," he said. "And I'll see if the others are willing to reach out as well."
"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 she’ll appreciate it.” Pratik hesitated, thinking for a moment. “…do try to make it seem as natural as possible, I’d advise. I think… she feels slightly… I mean. I guess I can’t speak to her feelings. But I think she’s aware that everyone is concerned about her. We don’t want her to feel like a pet project, you know? That’ll make her clam up.”
"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. "I can understand that. I'll do my best."
"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 know you will.” Pratik smiled. “You’ll do great, I’m sure of 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]
"I hope I do." They headed back down the stairs. "Do you think she'll be okay even with all this going on?"
"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 grimaced. “…I was a bit preoccupied with Ada… but Ky didn’t look fantastic, no… I… think this is hard for her. Lots of stress and not much support system, yet. Like. I’m not saying — I’m… the support system is here no doubt and ready to support her. But she’s not quite ready to let us, I think.”
"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]
(My dad and I just found the source of the beeping that was keeping me up at night. It was a toy truck in the attic!)
"Then if she isn't ready, how can she be helped? Forcing it isn't right."
"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
“Right, but…” Pratik sighed and rubbed his face. “I don’t know, honestly. I just feel like she’s not the type to open up to anyone but her friends. So. We can just be friendly and consistently showing up for her. Let her come to us when she’s ready. No pressure.”
"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]
(Me too. It has no off button so I put it under my mom's bed as a prank and I'll get my sister next >:3)
"That makes sense." He nodded. "I suppose things have to go slowly, don't they? Sera seems to understand that."
"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. “You can’t rush healing. Emotions take longer than bones.”
"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]
"Indeed they do." He sighed heavily. "Do you think any of us will ever be alright, Pratik?"
"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 think so,” he said after a moment. “We just have to be patient. Put the work in. Not rush it. But I think in time we can become new versions of ourselves.”
"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]
