It sounds as though you want to get soaked by me, Starkov.
[ — any good strategist doesn't reveal they hadn't particularly meant it that way. zoya's doubts in alina's ability to wield the same harsh weapons zoya prefers notwithstanding, alina's misinterpretation of that statement is eye-opening. worthy of teasing, if the question did not take priority. ]
The same as it feels to discover you are Grisha. Limitless. Powerful. Freeing.
no subject
[ Well. Maybe she is that stupid. Alina is not sure whether she envies Zoya's attitude or the men.
A long beat, and then: ]
what is it like? to be able to take what you want?
no subject
[ — any good strategist doesn't reveal they hadn't particularly meant it that way. zoya's doubts in alina's ability to wield the same harsh weapons zoya prefers notwithstanding, alina's misinterpretation of that statement is eye-opening. worthy of teasing, if the question did not take priority. ]
The same as it feels to discover you are Grisha.
Limitless. Powerful. Freeing.