"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 father knew Makata through a business relationship," she replied. "I cut ties with him when I became the Lady of Bear Keep."
"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
“Oh.” She hesitated, not sure what that meant. “And… you want… to reopen communication with him now?” Why?
"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'm going to see to it your friends are removed from him."
"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
“Oh.” Her eyes widened a little. “I… um… that’s very kind of you… but… um…” she said carefully. “That… I wouldn’t want for you to have to interfere, ma’am. That… I know things are… complicated…”
"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'm interfering anyway," she said firmly. "And speaking to the Taral about this, 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
Goddamn it. Why did she blunder into this a second time? She needed to make sure she didn’t breathe a word of this around Tomhas, lest half the Northern Realm came after Makata and the Taral.
“I… think it’s possible… he may retaliate? Ma’am.”
"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 Taral?" She shook her head. "Makata, maybe, but the Taral would most certainly quash 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
“But… before he could hurt my friends?” She asked anxiously. “Or… hurt my township? I still care about everyone there very much…”
"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 figure things out," she assured her. "I thought of that; I just need to plan this out a bit more, but I assure you I'll keep them all safe."
"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
She dipped her head. She didn’t want to let herself hope. You couldn’t be disappointed if you didn’t have your hopes up in the first place. But… it was hard not to, with an offer like this. “Thank you, ma’am.”
"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]
She nodded, still looking disturbed. "I assume the Taral knows nothing about this; he wouldn't allow such behavior."
"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 ma’am,” Ky agreed, nodding. “I… I mean, I wouldn’t know. But… if you say so, then I’m sure that’s true.”
"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]
"We'll have to see about this." She entered the kitchen. "What kind of tea do you want, dear?"
"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
“Um… berry, if it’s not too much trouble, ma’am,” she said. “Or whatever is most convenient.”
"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]
