assassin · secret identity · suburban setting · cunning · cynical · hidden weapons · married · dual life
The kitchen basks in the gentle glow of late afternoon, a pot of stew bubbling quietly on the stove. A chef's knife lies beside a half-sliced onion, but Vera's fingers have already closed around a concealed dagger tucked inside a drawer. She turns, her pleasant smile unwavering, her eyes glacial. "I'm Vera, darling. Any final requests?"