"We could do a dance, and we have to have a lot of baked and cooked goods. And we can play games and have a storytelling competition!"
"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
(Haha I breathed a sigh of relief that you had ideas) (How have you been btw? It’s been ages!)
Ky nodded. “That all sounds wonderful… I hope I’ll know some of the dances up here. I tried studying some before I came up with…” she blushed. “Before… you know.”
"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've been well! Got back from a trip to Germany yesterday. How have you been?)
"I can teach you if you want,' Anneliese said. "They're pretty simple, usually."
"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 dang, nice! How was it? I’m okay. I’ve been followed and/or hate crimed 4 times in the past 2 weeks .-. And am interviewing tomorrow to be a delivery driver part time because I am brokeeeee but I’m not super looking forward to 56 hour weeks :’( But on the plus side my girlfriend moves in next month and I’m super stoked about that! And I just got back from a delightful fish conference which was amazing)
“Yes, please.” Ky nodded earnestly. “I don’t want to look… I…” she bit her lip. She was trying to stop being so self-critical. At least audibly. It seemed to upset people. “I would like a chance to practice to be sure I’m capable of the dances before we have a dance for real.”
"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 no!! I'm sorry to hear about the creepiness. I hope things have been taken care of...that's really scary. But congrats on the gf moving in as well as the interview! And a fish conference sounds absolutely delightful; did they talk about any of your favs?)
"They're usually really simple," Anneliese assured her. "They're meant to go alongside simpler rhythms."
"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
(There were a couple really cool deep sea fish talks! Also my bestie talked about her dissertation which was fun to hear)
Ky nodded hesitantly. “That’s good to hear… I’m usually alright at dancing. But… things up here are so different than I’m used to….”
"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]
"Don't worry. You'll get the hang of it quick if you like dancing!"
"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
(Yeah! Also. Lol funny you replied now because I was thinking about you last night haha I’m trying to come up with a new name for myself and most of the ones I like you already used xD Emery, Tristan, etc lol)
Ky smiled a nodded hesitantly. “That’s good to hear. I’d like to learn… maybe later, though? I’m a little bit tired. I-I mean I know I shouldn’t be. I could do it now. But. Um. Later would be good too?”
"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, don't let that stop you! They're probably not gonna come up much in my actual novel. Best of luck to you!)
"Later would be fine! Gods, I don't expect you to start now, you must be absolutely whipped. Come on, let's get inside." She threw an arm around her shoulder.
"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
(Haha fair! And thank you! Toying with Liam currently but not sure I love it for myself)
Ky tensed, but then relaxed and returned the embrace. “It IS a super long trip.”
"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]
"Exactly. Which is why you should get some rest before we do anything crazy! Enjoy being home, sleep, drink tea, do whatever you want!" She let go of Ky and gave an encouraging smile. "I'll be ready whenever you feel like 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
Ky nodded, returning a tentative smile. “Gods, it’s so nice to be home. I missed you.”
"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 missed you too." She grabbed Ky's hand. "Come on, let's get inside where it's warm and you can rest!"
"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 again and started towards the Keep, a slight skip in her step. “Did I miss anything fun?”
"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]
"Loads," Anneliese said with a grin, then sobered. "There was a theater troupe from the East. And a traveling scholar came from the South looking for Father! He brought gifts--there was a live caracal! Mother wouldn't have it, though. She told him to take it back South because it would die of cold up here. It did look frigid, poor thing. Oh, and Oscar's in love now, apparently. Mother says it'll pass."
"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
