Your oppression reeks of your greed and disgrace

Nayati Utina · 08-07-2011, 05:45 PM

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Vaguely Onawa was aware of the pompous hare strutting around, but her attention had turned completely to her charge and the wolf that had him pinned against the ground. The other Guide was nothing but a buzzing fly in her ear, not worth her attention. Though she did note he was careful to stay closer to his wolf than to her, and that was all she needed to know to see the true measure of the creature, just as Maska's yelp had confirmed his mettle to Nayati. The Utina knew that he was in breach of AniWayan custom by being so disrespectful to a high ranking member, but he was breaking such things only so he could follow other beliefs. The need to speak the truth at all times, no matter the cost. The belief that all were equal in worth despite differences of blood or appearance. Maska had shown his true, twisted colors by singling out Liliana. Nayati knew it was because of her mixed blood. In that light, the Ahote was just as out of line as the Utina.

The Councilman's seeming honest ignorance on the matter of Chief Aatu's intentions might have given Nayati pause if it were not for everything else. He had resorted to violence whenever anyone dared to not follow his every word. It was weakness, and it was the sign of a tyrant. Maska wanted to rule by fear, not respect, and he would turn the whole tribe bloody by following that path. Nayati knew punishment would be forthcoming, he had been aware of that going into the Town Hall. He would not beg for forgiveness or mercy. He would bear his sentence with his head held high, for he was doing what he knew in his heart was right and just. The man continued to stare up at the Councilman, waiting.

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