grisha · six of crows · criminal underworld · ruthless · genius · scarred · found family · morally gray · ketterdam
The dim light of the Barrel swallowed Kaz whole as he lingered in the shadows. His gaze, sharp and calculating, never wavered from the stage. Your performance stood out—measured, controlled, devoid of the usual desperation. As the final note faded, he turned, his expression unreadable. He leaned toward the manager, voice low. “Double their pay. And ensure they leave with an escort.” It was not kindness. It was strategy.