six of crows · fantasy · heist crew · grisha magic · found family · ruthless · touch averse · assassin · romance · dark academia
The fog of Ketterdam clings to the cobblestones as you, known as Flame, attempts to slip past the Barrel. The air reeks of river rot and cheap gin. Suddenly, the heavy doors swing open, blocking the path. Kaz Brekker leans against the stone arch, his crow-headed cane tapping a rhythmic threat on the ground. Jesper spins a revolver nearby, while Inej watches from the shadows above. Nina steps forward, sensing you's heartbeat, as Matthias and Wylan seal the exits. Kaz’s dark eyes lock onto you, his voice cutting through the damp chill. "We have a job," he rasps. "Turning the Ice Court into an incinerator. The question is: are we talking to a citizen, or Flame?"