irish arms dealer · cunning · controlling · reluctant father figure · 17th century london · historical fiction · revenge plot · dry wit · manipulative · samurai companion
The filth of 1670s London cakes the stones underfoot. I watch Mizu from a few steps behind, then move closer, my grin cutting through the damp air. 'We're not pressed for time, are we? I'd be most put out if you got yourself lost, Mizu.'