“Mm.” Yes, then. He inclined his head. He didn’t need to deal with adding Ash in as a third party to an already tense situation. He’d just need to figure out what D’Ara had planned so he could stop her in time before anyone died.
"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 means no one any harm," he assured him. "But I thought I would get your opinion so I know where to stand."
"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
Derik nodded. “If you’ve got suggestions on how to get through to her I’m wide open to them. I’m running out of ideas at making her see…” reason “…well, just out of ideas in general. I don’t want this to get nasty.”
"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]
"It helps if you go to her directly," he replied. "Let her make you welcome on her terms, in her tent. Discuss things face to face, weapons down, let her hear you and then hear her, completely."
"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
(See now is a good time to write this scene of Derik being exhausted because I too am exhausted lmao 10 minutes away from a 14 hour day let’s gooooo)
"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]
(Hehe oof You have my sympathies; at least it's giving Derik an accurate vibe right?? I'm gonna head to bed a bit early due to early classes tomorrow so I won't be around to distract you after 9)
"And try not to talk down to her. She hates that."
"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
(Reasonable. I’m gonna eat Taco Bell and shower and hopefully be asleep around that time too lol)
“Can’t say I blame her there,” Derik said thoughtfully. Though he could blame her execution of 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]
"Good." He nodded. "Thank you for speaking 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.” Derik dipped his head. “Thank you for hearing my side.”
"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 figured I ought to." He stood, leaning on his crutches. "And in regards to your departure, I figured the sooner the better tomorrow."
"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
“Fine by me.” Derik inclined his head. “My crew and I are all early risers… most of the time. And we can be up as early as you like tomorrow.”
"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]
"Excellent. I'll see you off myself and provide a confirmation that I will provide money for your food and lodgings for the duration of your stay."
"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.” Derik inclined his head. “I appreciate your hospitality.”
"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]
"If only we found ourselves in different circumstances." He opened the door.
"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
“If only.” Derik nodded his thanks and stepped through.
"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]
