Some Desperate Glory

by Emily Tesh

Since language and identity are closely intertwined in human culture, a society seeking to eradicate individual cultural identities and histories in favor of a fictitious pan-Terran “cause” must begin by robbing its people of their languages.

“Again,” said Kyr, and then, after watching, “You’re doing it wrong.”

What came out of her mouth was “I like them.” “Who?” “Yiso,” Kyr said. “The majo. They’re a person, and I like them.”