*She plans to train today, possibly with @ravkasqueen.bsky.social as part of peacemaking. She needs to see @thedarklingofravka.bsky.social first. She has ideas to discuss with him. After all, they're a team when it comes to protecting the Grisha, aren't they? Even if they disagree at times?*
*Does this mean she can't just hide in bed? She doesn't want to be awake. Her sleep was.....troubled.*
Baghra@morozovamatriarch.bsky.social · 2y ago*Baghra wonders why her granddaughter is so exhausted. How much training has she even done lately? Or is this for another reason*
*Yeah Aleks is skipping training today. She did not sleep well. She'll deal with any consequences later.*
Grandmother.....*she sighs* That is being resolved......
Baghra@morozovamatriarch.bsky.social · 2y ago*Baghra sighs* I leave my son and granddaughter alone for a few days and come back to discover there was an incident.
//Not me finding a typo in my headcanon thread and getting driven nuts till I fixed it.
//Just put contacts in. While my eyes adjust, typos will exist.
*Aleks nods* Of course. Thank you....for listening.
Adrik Zhabin@grishasqualler.bsky.social · 2y ago"And...I think that would be a perfect time for me to practice my training. Well, thank you for the opportunity to talk anyway. I shall see you soon."
*she wonders how angry her father still is and if she should try to sort things out. Where in the hell are Genya and Alina when she needs advice?! Or even her grandmother?!*
Trust me, even Baghra has told me that. She even tried to teach me ways to prevent it. Sadly, that didn't work the way she wanted it to. She said it'll take time but....it's frustrating.
Adrik Zhabin@grishasqualler.bsky.social · 2y ago"Yet, that's what happened. That might be something you need to work on."
I don't try to be, David. I just....that just happens.
It's hard not to end up with his temperament when everything he taught me revolves around it. The reacting with anger part only rears it's head when I feel threatened or someone just pushes the wrong button.
Adrik Zhabin@grishasqualler.bsky.social · 2y ago"To be fair, it does sound like he's taught you more than how to use your powers. After all, when strong personalities clash..."
I normally don't talk about this. Most since....well....no one really asks. Only Genya and Alina have really tried to get to know me. Everyone else either fears me because of who my father is or because I'm like him. It's a bit annoying, in a way.
Adrik Zhabin@grishasqualler.bsky.social · 2y ago"I think in some way we're all thankful for Baghra. She helps us when we haven't met our full potential. In her own way, though. Other than that, you have been sharing a lot."
*Aleksandra nods* Thank you. I may have lost my mother but I can use her power. I just never really trained with it. I prefer the one i inherited from my father. It's what he was able to teach me to master. He preferred training me himself, though Baghra did help. She pushed me a bit harder than -
Adrik Zhabin@grishasqualler.bsky.social · 2y ago"That...I'm sorry for your loss."
Worst part is, he had to watch her die. At least that's what he told me about it when I asked him about my mother when I was little. I have both their powers, his and hers. I just train with his more.
Adrik Zhabin@grishasqualler.bsky.social · 2y ago"Yeah....I mean I wouldn't want to die that way, either."
She had lost a lot of blood from being stabbed before my father could get her to any Healers. They could only keep her alive long enough for me to be born. I can see how that changed my father. He became more prone to anger. And more determined to keep Grisha safe. My mother was Grisha as well -
Adrik Zhabin@grishasqualler.bsky.social · 2y ago"I...yeesh...what a ghastly way to go."
You mean who was my mother. She died. Was killed actually. She survived long enough to have me, if I remember the story correctly. My father was never the same after that. *she is careful to keep certain details to herself*
Adrik Zhabin@grishasqualler.bsky.social · 2y ago"That must be...fascinating? I don't know what to think. I'll have to think of it in a moment. Who's your mother?"
I don't mean to. I'm just saying that I've seen it more than the rest of you. I grew up with him teaching me to master my powers and his vision for a safe haven for Grisha. He never took well to me doing anything that didn't fit his plan. And trust me, I did my share of not quite listening. Much -
Adrik Zhabin@grishasqualler.bsky.social · 2y ago"Any of...you still speak of Grisha as if they're lesser than you are. As if we're lesser than you are."
I've seen more of it than any of you have. He raised me so I've seen him angry more times than I'd like to have. I learned very quickly the best way to quell it when it's directed at me. Today it was due to fighting within his ranks. I felt I should deal with his anger and save Zoya's neck at the -
Adrik Zhabin@grishasqualler.bsky.social · 2y ago"I don't have to believe you to know how his anger is. He is the General, after all. We all have seen it at some point, if not been the target of it ourselves."
I made an attempt to save Zoya's neck. She was getting sent to lead the Second Army, which isn't where she wants to be. I told my father there may be another solution. That instead of of sending her away, give her a role in things here. That I'd be willing to forget the incident and work with her -
Adrik Zhabin@grishasqualler.bsky.social · 2y ago"Instead of...just talking about it?"
I'll admit I'm quick to anger but I try to be the bigger person. That's how we're trying to resolve it.
Adrik Zhabin@grishasqualler.bsky.social · 2y ago"Zoya often does that, almost as a measure of proving someone's worth. And if Alina's the Sun Summoner, then I expect she will be putting her through something intense."
Yes. Zoya had attacked her with her powers during training once, l saw it and confronted Zoya. And there's been issues ever since. We're trying to sort it out though.
Adrik Zhabin@grishasqualler.bsky.social · 2y ago"Alina? You mean the Sun Summoner?"
No. That was because she has issues with me due to Alina's presence and decided to attack me while I was having a moment to myself. We're.....trying to resolve it.
Adrik Zhabin@grishasqualler.bsky.social · 2y ago"And I suppose those ideas are what got you into trouble with Zoya? I promise, she's not as horrible as her first impression might indicate."
I do know her. Not well but I know her. And I have to know everyone's skills, what they can do under pressure and them as people. I, like my father, seek to protect all Grisha. I just have my own ideas in that regard.
Adrik Zhabin@grishasqualler.bsky.social · 2y ago"That says more about you than it does about my lack of presence." He gives her a slight smile. "Adrik Zhabin, Squaller of the Etherealki. If you know Nadia Zhabin, I am her brother."
Yes. I am. Aleksandra. And you are? *she chuckles* I've commanded the Second Army at times for my father, as part of the training he set me. I should know every Grisha here. What leader doesn't know all those they are responsible for?
Adrik Zhabin@grishasqualler.bsky.social · 2y ago"You must be the one that got in that fight with Zoya. And of course you haven't seen every Grisha. We are everywhere."