Editing Kataleya (section)

==Speech Patterns==

Kataleya speaks in short, brisk commands. Her language is practical and impatient, suited to organising groups of children rather than engaging in conversation. She often uses direct imperatives such as “Come on”, “Hands out”, “Join the line”, and “Begin”.

She insists upon formal titles and correct forms of address, immediately rebuking Meg for speaking without permission or calling her the wrong title. Her speech is less ceremonially elaborate than Maricella’s, but it is equally authoritarian. She has little patience for explanations, hesitation or questions.

Her tone can become sharp and irritated when the routine is disrupted. She speaks as though every delay is an inconvenience to the entire school, using phrases such as “We haven’t got all day” to pressure the novices into compliance. Overall, Kataleya’s speech is clipped, commanding and functional, reflecting someone who sees discipline and obedience as more important than conversation or individual feeling.