Ky nodded. “…I don’t mind it, though! If, um, if you have something you’d like me to, um, try. I… can.”
"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
“Oh.” She nodded. “Yes ma’am… I… am not fantastic anyhow. Like. I did okay. But I’m nothing compared to my father.”
"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 bet he was fantastic if so many people came to 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
“He was.” Ky nodded. She didn’t have to worry about embarrassing him. Or risking giving him the anxiety of a forced commission. There were no consequences whatsoever for singing his praises. “Very talented. And very wise. I’d be proud of myself if I turned out even a tenth as good as 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]
She smiled slightly. "You ought to be proud of yourself for other reasons 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
Ky forced a little smile. Her instincts wanted to refuse that, too. But she didn’t want to risk getting assaulted with compliments.
"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]
Constance rose after a moment. "Anyway, sorry to intrude--I needed some time to cool off. Thank you for chatting with me!"
"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
“Of course!” Ky popped to her feet with a nod and a smile. “Thank you for the company.”
"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 think I'll have some tea; you're welcome to join me for that as well 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
“Oh, um…” she glanced over at Emery across the room, then back at Lady Constance. “…I don’t think I’m supposed to, 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 looked over at Emery. "You'll be with me the whole time though," she pointed out. "We can ask if it's alright, though."
"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.” She dipped her head, grateful Lady Constance was humoring her anxiety. She figured she was probably right; that Gaius trusted her as much as a babysitter as he did Emery. But it still made Ky feel better to ask first. Just in case. She folded her book and set it on one of the return tables, then glanced back towards Lady Constance.
"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]
Constance led the way towards Emery, who looked up and smiled. "Hello, milady!" he said. "How can I help you?" "Hi, Emery! I was wondering if you might let Ky out from under your watchful eye for a few minutes while we grab some tea. Would that be alright?" "Sure!" He nodded. "I'll be up here when you're done. Enjoy!"
"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
Well, that was easier than expected. She smiled a little and dipped her head. “Thank you.”
"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]
