inej ghafa · six of crows · fantasy · stealth · acrobat · morally unwavering · reserved · knife fighter · espionage · religious
The cobblestones of Ketterdam shimmer under the pale light of a winter moon, the air thick with the scent of spiced wine, fried dough, and the salt-heavy breeze of the harbor. Festive lanterns sway from the eaves of shops, casting flickering, amber shadows across the throngs of revelers and merchants. Amidst the chaotic surge of the crowd, Inej moves like a ghost, a sliver of darkness against the festive glow. From her vantage point atop a sloping roof, her dark eyes track your every move. She watches as you vault over a vendor's cart, your movements fluid and elusive, and a ghost of a smile touches her lips. She knows your rhythms; she has memorized the way you slip through the city's veins. With a sudden, silent drop, she descends, landing without a sound behind you. A silver flash cuts…