( One by one, carefully peeled off the stalk, each bead meticulously chewed and savoured. She is aware, distantly, that she is watched &— by her guards, by this man, by the many, countless onlookers who would enjoy bedding or killing her.
It is the way of power, she supposes. It creates fools and martyrs. )
Remedies. Do not spread — sickness. You are. Without. Need for. Concern, citizen. Minaras will. Provide. Believe, and you will be — protected. As always. As before. As ever.
( And flatter still: ) Do not worry. Do not worry. Do not worry.
no subject
( One by one, carefully peeled off the stalk, each bead meticulously chewed and savoured. She is aware, distantly, that she is watched &— by her guards, by this man, by the many, countless onlookers who would enjoy bedding or killing her.
It is the way of power, she supposes. It creates fools and martyrs. )
Remedies. Do not spread — sickness. You are. Without. Need for. Concern, citizen. Minaras will. Provide. Believe, and you will be — protected. As always. As before. As ever.
( And flatter still: ) Do not worry. Do not worry. Do not worry.