❝ 𝐑𝐀𝐕𝐄𝐍 ❞
the cost of freedom
After arriving back at the crypt later that night covered in blood, Kaz Brekker declared that suffering would be the weapon to destroy Pekka Rollins.
And so his plan went into motion.
Paedyn entered the Slat, walking towards Jesper and Wylan. Just like she told Kaz the night before, she would help him destroy Pekka, no matter what.
Jesper and Wylan were seated at a table in the corner, with a box on top of it. Paedyn gave them a small smile and a nod as she peered inside, scrunching her nose at the smell.
Keeping her comments to herself, she pulled out her costume as Inej walked up to them.
"Smells like these haven't been washed since last year," Inej said with a grimace, wearing her teal costume. Jesper shrugged sheepishly.
"I agree," Paedyn added, folding hers over her arm to put on later.
She looked up at the sound of a cane, seeing Kaz walking in. He ignored everyone, heading straight for their table. He went around Jesper, throwing open the crates full of spray bottles of the concoction Wylan had prepared. From what she had been told, his concoction would fake an outspread of the plague.
"It'll mimic it in every way?" Kaz asked as he glanced up at Wylan. He nodded his head in confirmation. "Good."
Kaz glanced over at Paedyn, their eyes meeting for a moment before Jesper spoke up.
"You're going to say you can't do this without me, yeah?" Jesper said with a small smile. "And that you hate it when we're angry at each other, but sometimes brothers fight. And that when all this is over, you'll open a tab for me at the club of my choosing, 'cause when Pekka's gone, you'll take it all. That's what you were going to say, yes?"
Kaz was silent for a moment, letting a small amount of enthusiasm become visible on his face. "There's a cap on the tab. But otherwise, yes. To all of that."
Jesper grinned. "Then let's go take down the king."
"The plan is this. Jesper, Wylan, and Paedyn, you're gonna hand out Komedie Brute costumes and vials of the compound to all of the Dregs-"
"Per Haskell's gang-"
"-our gang now. By sunset, the streets will be crawling with Sankt Emerens revelers. They'll provide us with the cover we need. Hit all of Pekka's businesses, the clubs, the brothels. All to destroy Pekka's reputation. Inej will cover Fifth Harbor, and when the chaos begins, she'll hand the note to Pekka's driver. Nina and I will handle the Emerald Palace. See you there."
"No mourners," Jesper said.
"No funerals," the rest replied.
─ ☆ ─
Jesper and Paedyn finished their share of Pekka's establishments fairly quickly, making their way to the Emerald palace. The sharpshooter shot Paedyn a wink as he held the door open for her.
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❝ 𝐑𝐀𝐕𝐄𝐍 ❞ | kaz brekker
Fanfictionfew people lived to tell the tale of the fold. paedyn was one of those few, having fought to keep this secret hers and hers alone for years. as a crow, she endeavors in dangers one could only imagine. and the newest one just may break her. but she w...
