Ky nodded, smiling slightly. “I’m glad to hear that.”
"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
“But you said I reminded you of your daughter?” Ky questioned, looking up at him with a furrowed brow.
“…she died when she was twelve,” Rifkin said quietly, disentangling himself from her. “I’m on my own again.”
"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
“It’s been a long time.” He shrugged. “… but thank you.” He nodded. “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]
"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 hadn’t realized that. She was looking at Rifkin with a worried brow. “I’m sorry, too. I didn’t realize that. I thought she was my age.”
Rifkin smirked. “I’m old enough to be your grandpappy, kid.” He sobered a little. “My little girl was dead long before you were alive. You’ve just got the same spunk.”
"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
“Anyhow.” Rifkin forced a little smile. “I’m glad to see you’re okay. I… didn’t have high hopes for you after that bastard took ya, I’ll admit.”
Ky cringed, subconsciously laying an arm across her stomach. “… that’s warranted… but I got very lucky and ended up here. Lord Ash is very, very kind.”
"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
Rifkin nodded. “I’m glad to hear that… have you seen Kaelan around?”
Ky shook her head.
Rifkin glanced at the man to see if he knew. The story the lad had told him about the lord wanting him in his harem as well didn’t fit with this narrative he was getting now.
"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]
Emery shrugged. "He's got a different escort. I expect he's either in his room or exploring. His room's across from Talia's."
"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
(Hahaha same brain)(Honestly I could see Jerica calling Tomhas daddy just to make him uncomfortable lmao)
“It is?!” Talia perked up, excited, before she quickly hid it and returned to a neutral expression, stripping all the enthusiasm from her voice when she added, “… that’s… good to know.” She couldn’t afford to show emotions here. That’s how you got hurt.
"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
(It’s definitely gonna happen now lmao) (Jerica, realizing it gets to Tomhas and deciding it’s a fun game Derik, tiredly: Jerica, stop calling a grown man… Jerica, trying to look innocent: stop calling him what? Derik: … ffs…)
Talia offered a shy smile and dipped her head. “That’s good of him.”
"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]
