"Um... newly," Ky agreed awkwardly, giving a short nod. "Tomhas Loquitur adopted me a few weeks ago. So. Um... yes, technically I am now, yes." A rotten one, though.
"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]
"What!" He ran a hand through his hair, wincing. "Ohhh, I'm so sorry, miss! I shouldna charged you and I shoulda kissed your hand instead, I shoulda known, I'm so sorry!"
"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
"What?" she looked at him, bewildered. She didn't like being treated specially like this. She quickly buried her hand in her pockets, safely out of kissable range. "N-no it-it's okay." She shook her head. "I'm just... Ky. And... I can pay. It's... how sales work."
"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]
"But nobles ain't supposed to pay for nothin," he insisted awkwardly. "Beggin your pardon, miss." He offered her the loops back. "My da always said so."
"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, uh, I..." she didn't reach to take them back. This was so awkward. At this rate, she should have just gone to deal with the drummers. "I... don't quite understand that. Um. S-shouldn't we pay most of anyone? We're the ones who can actually afford to buy stuff, right? Like... I..." She shrugged. She desperately regretted her actions, that's what. "You didn't overcharge me at all. I'm happy with the terms."
"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]
"But--but--" Bark looked helplessly toward the big man, who gave no reaction or any sign that he cared. "You keep those silvers, lad," Sera said gently.
"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 nodded, grateful Sera was on her side. “Yeah, it’s okay.”
"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]
"You're sure?" he asked, looking down at the two loops of silver in his hand.
"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
“Positive.” Ky nodded. “Thank you, though. That’s a very kind offer. But I’m sure.”
(Welp just woke up and glanced at the sticky trap and I the roach I caught last night is no longer there which means it’s loose in my apartment somewhere now which is horrifying)
"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..." He looked down at the loops, still blushing. "Okay, if you say so, miss. Thank you."
"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
( ;-; these roaches are gonna put me in cardiac arrest before it’s over)
“Thank you for the elk.” She lifted the bag slightly with a little smile. Was she allowed to just… not mention who she was in the future? This went so much better before she’d offered a handshake.
"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 hope you enjoy." He returned the smile hesitantly. "Miss."
"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’m sure I will.” She nodded, not sure what else to say. She didn’t like like that he called her miss. But it felt inappropriate to counter with a ‘sir’. And she didn’t know how to deflect now. No one back home trusted Makata’s messengers; could she really blame him for not trusting his ruler's family? No. No she couldn’t.
"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]
"You two gave a good day." Sera nodded to Bark and the old man. "You as well, ma'am." Bark bowed slightly, and Sera steered Ky toward the tavern.
"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, gods. It was time for this? Already? So soon? Gods, gods, gods… she stuck the jerky in her coat pocket and shuffled along next to Sera.
"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]
