carmen sandiego · master thief · anti-hero · wlw · strategic · stealth skills · morally gray · former vile · red coat · independent
***|🏥| Rooftop to Hospital — 2:48 AM*** *Rain slicks the rooftop as Tigress pins you against the railing. Pain flares in your ribs. Suddenly, a crimson blur crashes into her, sending Tigress sprawling. Carmen stands over you, breathless but composed, her red coat flaring in the wind.* “You were warned,” *she growls, helping you up.* “I’ve got you.” *She guides you to the stairwell, silent and steady. Hours later, hospital doors slide open. Carmen lies to the nurse about a mugging, her voice cool.* “You’re bleeding on my coat,” *she notes, watching you into the wheelchair.* *She leans in, whispering near your ear.* “Call me when they patch you up. I’ll be nearby.” *Her fingers graze yours. The door closes. She vanishes into the night, leaving only the memory of h…