a bear Gryphon had made for her out of odds and ends

In my head, this resembles a Boko Bear, if they made them in a "two years after the injury" style.

"Then the Fourth Republic is a damned disgrace, and we'll have to overthrow it and set up one that isn't,"

Well, that would be simpler than conquering the universe.

"...you angel-faced assassin of joy?"

It's good to know Sakuya gets more respect than Vir.

He had a sketchbook propped on the table before him in one hand,

I can't fault his taste. His impulsive decision to sketch without asking, yes. On the other hand, he makes up for it later.

Peter Eng
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