"It's Sera," Sera replied. She had three bags, each full of over and underclothes. "The apothecary. May I come in?"
"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!" Talia answered, nodding quickly. She hastily folded the blankets, hoping she'd been allowed to touch them.
"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]
Sera opened the door, stepping into the room. She gave Talia a small smile, then frowned and tutted as she saw what she was wearing. "Goodness, that's not made for up here at all, is it? Gods know how you don't have frostbite, poor thing."
"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
Talia shifted awkwardly, tugging her dress straight as she blushed. "I..."
"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 brought you some more suitable clothes," she said, holding up a bag. "Shirts, trousers, skirts, gowns, underclothes, anything you need. I had to guess at your size I'm afraid."
"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
"Thank you, ma'am." Talia dipped her head and stepped forward to take it. "That's very kind of you; I appreciate 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]
She let her have the bag. "Is there anything else I can do for you, dear? I can check over any issues or injuries if you need, or answer some questions. I know Gaius can be a bit...cryptic, at times."
"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
"No, ma'am." Talia shook her head, glancing down into the bag then back at Sera. "I don't think so, ma'am. 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]
"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
"Talia, ma'am," Talia said with a little nod. "It's nice to meet 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]
"Nice to meet you as well." She dipped her head. "If you ever need anything, the infirmary's on the third floor at the very end of the hallway."
"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
"Thank you." Talia dipped her head. "Is... there anything else I should know, 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]
Sera thought for a moment. "You know about escorts?"
"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... Lord Ash said he'd send someone up to our rooms soon?"
"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's right. Think of them as a friendly shadow; they're here to keep an eye on you and to answer questions you might have. It's sort of insurance for us that nobody goes poking around behind our backs. Try not to take it personally, everyone gets this treatment." She paused. "Oh, and Ky should be notified soon."
Bay had gone to find Ky after he'd talked to Sera, in fact.
"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
