"It was mostly to further myself. I didn't just want to be the second daughter of a Count. Figured I'd get myself an education and figure things out from 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
"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'd say it was worth it, I learned a lot and had many experiences. You ought to try it, Gaius; it seems like a place where you'd thrive." "Im past my prime," Gaius said with a shrug. "And very busy besides."
"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
He was such a fascinating man. He seemed like a ninety-year-old in the body of a thirty-year-old. Or. Well. She supposed his body wasn't particularly kind to him, either. But he wasn't nearly so old as he acted like he was.
"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]
"Besides, he's got all the knowledge he could ever need in that library," Tomhas added. "The Eastern schools are great but self-tutoring is, too."
"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
(just had RP whiplash xD 'wait why is Tomhas--? ohhh')
Ky very carefully continued to stay out of this. Opinions were dangerous at baseline. They were even more dangerous when powerful people were disagreeing. There was no chance in hell she was taking sides in this. She tore into a piece of bread.
"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]
(That happens a lot with two rps in the same universe!)
"Fair enough." She returned to her meal. Gaius continued to pick at his food.
"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 was grateful that it hadn't turned into A Thing. She took a few bites then looked at Tomhas. "Do you enjoy reading too?"
"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]
Tomhas looked up. "Oh, I love it! But I'm not a scholar like Gaius. I do it when nobody else is free; I'm very much a social creature."
"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
"Makes sense." Ky nodded. She definitely got extrovert vibes from him. "Do you have a particular type of social engagement you enjoy the most?"
"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 love to play games. Cards, board games, guessing games, you name it. Something that brings people together!"
"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
“Those are fun,” Ky agreed with a nod, grinning. It was refreshing to talk to a nobleman who didn’t take himself too seriously. Let himself be a human rather than fixate on being a Lord. “Do you have a favorite game? We’ve been playing lots the past few weeks.”
(How old is Tomhas again? Like 33?)
"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 really, really love Keys. It's great for strategy! And you can talk and joke while you play, which is a plus."
"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 had the horrifying realization that I’m closer to Tomhas’s age than Ky’s lol by a lot)(‘heh, he’s still such a child, kind of endearing, even though he’s— holy hell he’s not much older than I am is he?’ *cue identity crisis*)
“That one’s fantastic!” Ky agreed eagerly, grinning. “It was new to me when we got here, but I quite like it. It’s easy to see why you do as 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]
(O ancient one, what wisdom can you impart on me?)
"I'd love to play at some point between the war talk," he said, leaning forward with a smile. "Ladies Barraster, Gaius, would that be agreeable to you?" "I haven't played Keys in ages!" Constance exclaimed. "I'd love to join in." "I'm in if she's in," Arianna agreed. Gaius considered it as he chewed a very thin sliver of salmon into even smaller pieces. "Mm, I think I could make time for that," he said finally.
"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 am always saying "Glad to've met you" to somebody I'm not at all glad I met. If you want to stay alive, you have to say that stuff, though. — Holden Caulfield
