“Yeah, basically. But they can get a lot more complicated than that, too. Like, you could have a little swirly that means ‘c-a’ but only be one symbol. Or you could have them where certain symbols mean you take away letters. Like if you had a symbol that means ‘c-a’ and it’s a swirly then you could have a dot that means ‘take away the first letter’ and so a swirly followed by the dot would just be the letter ‘a’ or something. Or you could have a key that translates to a different language.”
"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]
Anneliese gave her an uncomprehending stare as she considered this for a long moment, and then her eyes lit up. "Oh! Okay, I think I get it. That's so cool. Would you make one 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
“Sure.” Ky nodded. “I can help you learn how, then give you some practice ones to figure out.”
"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]
"That'd be great!" Anneliese smiled at her and picked up her pace.
"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 smiled and sped up as well. “Do you have any books on ciphers here? You may be able to pick out others, too. No promises I’ll know them but there’s a good chance I either do or would be able to figure them out pretty quick.”
"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]
"Maybe. Probably! I can check the library. I'd bet Uncle Gaius had them if we don't, so I can always write to him to see if I can borrow a couple." Her eyes lit up. "Oh! I meant to ask what you thought of the library."
"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’s nose wrinkled at the mention of Gaius but she corrected quickly. “It was very impressive, to be sure. I quite liked the snake.” Not the old Ash snake, though. She was glad to leave the old grouch behind.
"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 amazing, isn't it?" They had reached the stairs. Anneliese started up them, glancing back at Ky. "Kind of creepy, but it really brings the place together."
"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, following her up. “It’s quite impressive. That, and the artifact room.”
"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]
"Yes!!" Anneliese turned, eyes wide. "I'd completely forgotten! That place is amazing; I used to play hide and seek up there with Lyra. We probably weren't supposed to, but it was fun! The whole Keep is great for that, actually."
"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. “I’m sure… there’s lots of places to… disappear. In that place.”
"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]
"Definitely. Have you tried any? There are secret passages, 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
"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]
"Did you? That's so fun! I'll have to show you some of my favorites next time we go."
"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]
