He got up and headed toward the back. "Wanna come?"
"That's the spirit!" He tapped his temple.
"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 just woke up from passing out with my lights on what has happened to me lol)(Also woke up to an apology text from my coworker and I legit have 0 idea what he’s apologizing for lol)
No.
Nonono—
She most certainly didn’t want to interact with Ash or Bay. Ever. But. Well. She couldn’t tell Emery he couldn’t go talk to them. And she’d rather die than be alone while outside her room. She wanted Emery with her absolutely every single second so there’d be no question whatsoever that she was behaving.
She hesitantly stood up as well.
“Mm…” Aleth glanced down the hall. “When do you think they’ll be back for me?”
"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]
"No idea. Did Bay say he'd bring blankets and food? Must mean you're special."
"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
(My brain has regained language skills lol I think he said he was drowsy earlier when he was driving us and he should have pulled over and is sorry he didn’t. But. Like. I didn’t even notice it so it wasn’t that bad haha I apologized for not noticing to be able to offer to help)(Altho I was also hella beat earlier — evidenced by the fact that I fell asleep at at like 7 pm lol — so. Probably would not have done any better whatsoever)
Ky very, very hesitantly followed several steps behind. Godsgodsgods — what was she doing here? She… she shouldn’t be. She should be stuffing herself in the darkest of corners and hoping they forgot about her entirely; not go get in their faces. Gods.
“Lucky me,” Aleth said flatly.
"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]
Emery reached the alcove. Gaius was seated in a cozy-looking armchair with a book Bay had paused in talking as Emery approached. "Hi." Emery gave an awkward wave. "Um, we were both wondering if Aleth is taken care of." "Captain Bay just told me he's been taken to the dungeon." Gaius nodded. "You're free to leave the library if you wish."
"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
(Yeahhh… I’m gonna take my contacts out and see what happens when I lay back down haha if I’m awake, fine. If I fall asleep, fine. At the time of day it is what it is lol)(I only slept 3.5 hours Monday night, 6:45 Tuesday, and 4:30 last night so I am paying off a hefty sleep debt lol)
Ky nodded hesitantly, voice very, very quiet. “Thank you, sir.”
"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 dipped his head. "Rest easy; he won't leave the dungeon now, not for a long time and most certainly not in one piece."
"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 stared at him in horror, but quickly dipped her head. She... should appreciate that? She... should. She knew she should. And yet it made her feel ill to think that she was the reason someone else was about to suffer.
"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]
Emery glanced at her. "Are you doing okay?' he asked her.
"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
(my reminders just told me I need to finish my application for this job that closes tonight and lemme tell you they are getting solid B-level effort from me lolol)
"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 want to stick around here or go somewhere else?"
"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 quickly glanced at Ash and Bay and then back at Emery. Gods. Decisions. Gods, she didn't want to choose. Gods. "... I'm happy anywhere, sir."
"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]
"Up to you." He shrugged. "I'm just gonna follow you, that's all." "You may want to update Tadaaki on the news," Gaius suggested.
"Lucky isn't the word I'd use."
"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 perked up a bit at that. Yes! She absolutely wanted to see Tadaaki. Literally nothing else would make her happier than that. But. Well. Asking for that... what if he'd just meant Emery should lock her up then go tell Tadaaki himself? It'd be awkward and embarrassing for her to say yes if the offer wasn't for her.
But.
Well.
"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]
"What do you say, Ky?" Emery asked, turning to her. "Do you want to go 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
