"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]
There was the sound of fabric rustling. "Who is it?" "Ky and Lyra," Lyra replied. "Sorry--it's important, Sera."
"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 wiped at her face, trying to think of how she was going to handle this.
"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. Her hair was loosely braided and she wore a warm nightgown. She saw Ky's face and opened the door a bit wider. "Oh, Ky."
"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 fine.” Ky shook her head. “I… had a dream?” She gave Sera a pointed look. “That someone came in my room… and… I… accidentally woke up Lyra. I’m sorry.”
"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]
"Come in." She glanced down the hall and stepped aside. "Both of 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
“No… thank you.” Ky shook her head, also glancing around. “I need to… go.” Where, she didn’t know. Where would Narfi be? Or… maybe just the library? Michael didn’t like it in there.
"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
“I can’t be near you,” Ky argued, shaking her head. “I need to… see if I could find someone…” she glanced down the hall again. “I’m okay. I promise.”
"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." Sera took her gently by the arm and led her inside. "Let's talk first. Who are you looking for?"
"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 tensed. Perhaps Sera was a bad choice. She’d thought the woman could discern the situation and handle it well. Give Lyra some non-answers and let her go do what she needed to. But apparently not. She shook her head, frowning.
"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 sighed and glanced at Lyra. "Thank you for bringing her. Are you alright?" "I'm fine." She nodded. "Good." She dipped her head. "Would you mind giving us some privacy? You can go back to bed." "You're sure?" Lyra glanced at Ky. "Will you be okay, Ky?"
"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 fine.” Her going back upstairs wasn’t, though. Ky would need to walk her back up. Or should she give her her rune? That didn’t seem smart. But what if she passed Michael? He was clearly getting bold. She glanced at Sera. “Can she sleep here? Just for tonight.”
"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 frowned. "I don't see why not, but how much danger is she in?" "It was just a nightmare," Lyra said, confused.
"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… probably none,” Ky admitted, shaking her head slightly in a futile attempt to clear it. “But I don’t know. I need to talk to Myna.”
"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]
