redemption starter for @beartsarā
Sheād idolized him, back in the day. The Darklingās right hand, bear claw amplifier, ruthless. Sheās always been a better spy than soldier, but Ivanās reputation was something she always coveted, always aimed for.
Nadya doesnāt waste time with greetings or empty pleasantries. Seeing him, here in Ketterdam, in her city, hurt. Why did someone like him somone like her get to survive the war? Why didnāt terrible things happen to the most deserving? She crosses her arms, hiding the ink on her right forearm. Throwing in with a gang was the best option for surviving the city when thereās no other support, and sheād rather die than let a pleasure house take her in.
She steps up behind him, beyond tempted to slit his throat and leave before he even notices her. But that wonāt soothe her grief. Voice cold and sharp, she hisses, āNothing hurts like feeling safe and having that taken away from you.ā She canāt kill the Darkling, but maybe killing Ivan will be an acceptable substitute.