He didn't stop her, resting his face on the pillow and sobbing quietly into it.
"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 ripped the door open and rushed into the hall, slamming it behind her. Then she sprinted down the hall, sobbing.
(She will be absolutely awful to Emery if she runs into him right now lol)
"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 was considering having him come along but I don't know if I will. Anyone you want her to encounter?)
"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 mean Emery would be fun but it’s chill if you’re not feeling her being mean to him lol otherwise maybe… idk. Gaius? Sera? Michael or Septimus would be cruel but I’m not opposed if that’s what you’re feeling lol or we could have Grandpa Severus come in. Really dunno. Do you have someone in mind?)
"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]
(Severus or Sera works! Not sure Gaius will be much help here)
"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
(Valid lol I forgot tho that Ky is still mad at Sera so maybe Severus?)
Ky wasn’t watching where she was going, eyes filled with tears as she ran towards the stairs.
"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 went right through Severus as she was going down, and he grunted in discomfort.
"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 gasped as the chill ran through her and she heard the grunt and realized what had happened. Goddamn. She didn’t want to deal with a ghost. “Sorry,” she sniffled, not turning to see who it was
"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's quite alright." He brushed himself down, catching sight of her face. "Goodness, what's happened to 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
She hesitated when she heard his voice and processed who it was. She scrubbed her face, glancing at him and then away. “Nothing.”
"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]
"Evidently not if you're crying about it. What's happened?"
"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 wiped at her face as fresh tears spilled free. “He cheated on her! She trusted him and he hurt her.”
"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]
"Tomhas?" He blinked. "Oh, everyone knows that. Did you just find out?"
"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
That made her feel even worse and she started crying harder in response.
"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]
"Oh dear..." Severus paused. "Let's get you somewhere quiet and we can talk this over. This must have been a shock."
"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
“Can a magician kill a man by magic?” Lord Wellington asked Strange.
Strange frowned. He seemed to dislike the question. “I suppose a magician might,” he admitted, “but a gentleman never could.” — Susanna Clarke, Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell
