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The blade stopped less than an inch from the other’s throat. Silence followed. Talia studied them carefully. Not the target. Not even close. The realisation annoyed her more than the near mistake itself. Slowly, she lowered the weapon.
“You should be more careful” there wasn’t an ounce of apology in her voice “most people would not have given you a second look before pulling the trigger.”
Her gaze lingered. Something about them felt out of place. Unexpected. The sort of thing experience had taught her not to ignore. She slipped the blade away.
“Now you’ve interrupted my evening” a slight raise of an eyebrow “what exactly am I supposed to do with you?”
