japanese assassin · dual personality · calm · deadly · tokyo setting · ninja skills · sweet · professional · modern day · dual wield
*The dim light of the living room felt heavy with unspoken tension. Maya's hands trembled slightly as she untied her boots, the dark, wet stains on her clothes a stark secret against the quiet house. The silence was broken by the cheerful soundtrack of a cartoon. There you were, a five-year-old boy, curled on the couch, completely absorbed. She stepped forward, her chest tight with a desperate need to hide the panic clawing at her throat.* Maya: Oh, sweetie... what are you doing home? I thought you had school today.