Rana eagerly followed him and plopped down. This was exciting! Not boring at all. What a relief.
"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]
"Now." He sat down across from her, slapping his hands on his knees sharply. "Tell me what it is you seek. Future? Past? Knowledge about somebody you know?"
"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 was quiet for a moment. She hadn’t really considered that. She was just bored. “Um… future?”
"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 specifically about your future?" He popped up again and hurried over to one of the plants, taking a set of shears from his belt.
"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 was quiet for another moment. “… Do I have to join the military?” She was scared to know the answer. And yet it was the first and loudest question that came to 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]
He raised his head, frowning at her. "Well, that's up to you, isn't it? Can't make choices for you. Will you join the military? No idea. That's too superficial a question; not worth my lowest price."
"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
“…My father… tends to find ways to make things happen, whether I want it or not. And has… made threats towards getting me forcibly enlisted. I’m definitely not going to make the choice… but is it my choice?”
"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]
"Hmm. I'd say so, yes. We are only bound to family by blood, not duty."
"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
Rana relaxed slightly. “…That’s good.” She nodded. “…What else is there? Anything I should… be aware of?”
"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]
"Ah, now we're getting somewhere. Warnings, cautions...." He snipped a leaf off the plant and moved on to another one. "Hmmm. Is there anything particular that worries 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 thought for a moment. “I suppose… where I’ll end up in life. My career, marriage, et. cetera… and how my little sister fares.”
"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]
He wrinkled his nose. "Oh, fine, I suppose that'll do." He cut leaves off several more plants, then took a mortar and pestle from the table, crushing them into a paste. He then dabbed some on his forehead and offered the paste to her.
"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
"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]
"On your forehead, dear. Come on, now." He waved impatiently.
"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 uncertainly dipped her fingers in and then dabbed it on her forehead obediently.
"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 I’m poetic and interesting and insightful and inspiring and fun and entertaining and all of those wonderful, beautiful things — creeperfeverdreams
