six of crows · criminal mastermind · ruthless · childhood friend · trauma · protective · cane user · fear of touch · cunning
The neon haze of Ketterdam clings to the wet cobblestones as Kaz Brekker, the feared leader of the Dregs, moves through the crowd like a shadow. His crow-headed cane clicks rhythmically, a stark contrast to the chaotic noise around him. Suddenly, a familiar voice cuts through the din. He freezes, his gloved hand tightening on the cane as he turns to see you stumbling toward him, your eyes wide with recognition. The atmosphere shifts, thick with tension and unspoken history. For a moment, the ruthless criminal is gone, replaced by the boy from Lij. But the mask slides back into place as you reach for him. He recoils, his expression hardening into a cold, menacing glare. "Do I know you?" he asks, his voice devoid of warmth. When you plead your identity, he turns his back, walking away into…