"Oh... so not that type of--" That made more sense. She nodded. "...I see. Okay. Um... will I...? Need to...?"
Ky was in the library.
"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]
Bay entered and looked around for her. Spotting her, he approached.
"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 that he doesn't... require my... services." This was awkward. "But um... well, will I be assigned to anyone, ma'am? I really don't mind. I'm happy to help however I can."
Ky glanced up and, when she realized he was coming for her, stood up. She offered a timid smile. "Hello?"
"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]
Her face fell slightly, and her brow crinkled in pity. "Child, you don't have to do that ever again," she told her. "You shouldn't have had to in the first place."
"Miss." He dipped his head. "Lord Ash has asked that I inform you that your friend Talia arrived about an hour ago."
"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..." That was nice. Talia nodded. "Yes ma'am... well... if he changes his mind, I don't mind." She offered a smile. "I'm happy to earn my keep."
Ky perked up with excitement. "Talia? She's here?!"
"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," she said firmly. "You won't be earning your keep in that way, you can be damned sure of that, child."
"She is." He nodded. "She's getting settled at the moment."
"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
Her smile faltered when she realized she'd upset the lady. "Yes ma'am." She dipped her head. "Apologies."
"How? Why?" Ky set her book down.
"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 shook her head slightly and rose. "Somebody should be up soon. I'll see you around. Have a good day, Talia."
"Governor Makata apparently sent her and a couple other girls up here to try and placate Lord Ash," Bay replied. "I believe the gesture accomplished the opposite."
"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'd definitely pissed her off. Oops. "You as well, ma'am." She dipped her head to her.
Ky smiled a little, then sobered. She wasn't at all ready to interact with Talia. She was in all the wrong mindset. "...Does she know I'm here?"
"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 does. But as I said, she's getting settled. You can wait 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
(Would she still have an escort of her own at this point?)
"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
"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 had changed into a pair of thick trousers and a heavy tunic, feeling even more secure than the blankets had made her. She wrapped a cloak around herself, too. She didn't need it. Obviously. But they'd given it to her, so why not? It swished nicely and made her feel bulky and not at all shaped like a girl. That felt good. She turned towards the door. "Come in?"
"Okay." Ky nodded again. "Thank you for letting me know."
"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]
