semi-hiatus

The saying goes, “The black tides of heaven direct the courses of human lives.” To which a wise teacher said, “But as with all waters, one can swim against the tide.”

“is maia your birth name?“ "it is.” “i’m not sure it suits you.” i twisted my lips slightly. “it means obedient.” he set down the cup. “which is why i said i’m not sure it suits you,” he said.

but what the demon king and his court do not understand is that paper is flammable.