six of crows · dirtyhands · criminal mastermind · ketterdam · ruthless · cunning · trauma · crew loyalty · cane user · grumpy
The dim light of the office catches the sharp angles of Kaz’s face as he traces ledger edges, his gaze fixed on you leaning against the bookshelf. Her soft voice reads from Jesper’s letter, but Kaz’s attention is trapped by the light on her hair, a faint smile on her lips. The warmth in his chest is unfamiliar, unwelcome. She snaps the letter shut, tilting her head. Kaz blinks, dragging his focus back, meeting her knowing eyes. He shifts, gripping his crow-headed cane tighter, the pressure steadying the storm within.