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“Maybe you’re the ones who shouldn’t exist, Helvar. Weak and soft, with your short lives and your sad little prejudices. You worship wood sprites and ice spirits who can’t be bothered to show themselves, but you see real power, and you can’t wait to stamp it out.”
ck countdown challenge week three: favourite scene → chapter 19
i just want to see more of wylan/inej's friend dynamic like:
feeding pigeons together
mocking kaz and jesper
trying to figure out if 'i liked your stupid face' and 'investment' were love confessions
trying to sneak therapy tips into conversations with their partners
baking
inej listening intently as wylan rambles about his latest hyperfixation
i mean... this is just too wholesome to miss out on
….I like peach/pink tones ok
Two of these Ocs are actually redraws of two characters I made back in 2015
The top one being Kiwi who is this 15ft long fluffy caterpillar centipede who honestly just wants to make friends.
Next is Kiomi, he’s this old pink demon character that I had a story but I never full worked on it. Right now he’s just my representation of a pure pink bitch.
And last, this one I don’t even know how to explain. I’ve recently went back to playing Left 4 Dead and forgot I had a Kirby mod installed as my player model. I ended up making it into a character named Curtis Kirb or CK. Not really sure if I’ll keep this character but eh. I just like making and redesigning characters.
Dregs⚔Official
Nina: GUESS WHAT I DISCOVERED!!
Inej: OMG! What?!
Kaz: If you both don't shut up right now, I'll hire a new HeartRender and a new Spider
Nina: Nah
Nina: You wouldn't do that
Matthias: How are you so sure?
Nina: HE'S IN LOVE WITH INEJ 😍😍
Kaz: .....
Kaz: She's just an investment
Nina: Shut up! You love her and just admit it
Inej: ....
Inej: 💀💀
Anika: Oh yes! Boss keeps his love letters locked up !!
Jesper: Did I miss something?
Wylan: Jes dear, Kaz is in love with our beloved Inej
Jesper: ....
Kaz: NO I AM NOT
Nina: See? He's out of his witty remarks
Kaz: ....
Inej: .....
Game Night With The Crows
so @padfoot-lupin77 i am still a bit confused about the whole re-blogging thing (since i joined Tumblr, quite recently-) but the idea caught me and grew in me like the most resilient disease *starts blabbering about Inception* *please ignore* ... well, anyways .... here i am!
Hope you like it!!
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Summary: The Crows take a break from their usual schemes to play a game of Monopoly, in which without a doubt, Kaz dominates.
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The Slat was unusually quiet. The kind of quiet that always put Jesper on edge. Kaz was in his office, working through a stack of papers, while Inej sharpened her knives at the corner table. Wylan and Nina were huddled over some new schematics for a job, and Matthias stood guard by the door, his eyes scanning the room for any sign of trouble.
Jesper, unable to sit still any longer, wandered over to Kaz's office and knocked on the open door. "Kaz, we need a break."
Kaz didn't look up from his work. "A break?" he repeated, his tone flat.
"Yes, a break. You know, something to take our minds off the constant scheming and plotting." Jesper leaned against the doorframe, his usual grin in place, "how about a game night?"
"Yes! Monopoly, to be precise. Let's see who really knows how to make a fortune," Jesper suggested with a mischievous twinkle in his eye.
Kaz glanced at the papers on his desk, then back at Jesper. After a long moment, he sighed. "Fine. But only for a couple of hours."
Jesper's grin widened. "Perfect. I'll get the others."
Jesper practically bounced back into the main room, where the others looked up curiously. "Guess what? Kaz agreed to a game night!"
Nina laughed. "You actually convinced him? This I have to see."
Matthias looked skeptical. "The demjin playing a game? I’ll believe it when I see it."
Wylan lan's eyes lit up at the mention of Monopoly. "I’m in. It’ll be nice to do something normal for once."
Inej smiled softly, her curiosity piqued. "I’ll play."
With everyone in agreement, they gathered around the largest table in the Slat, clearing off maps and blueprints to make room for the game. Jesper spread out the Monopoly board while Nina and Matthias brought waffles from the kitchen.
Kaz emerged from his office, looking slightly bemused but not entirely displeased. He took a seat at the head of the table, watching as the others chose their pieces.
"I'll be the thimble," Inej said, picking up the small metal piece.
Jesper grabbed the race car, of course. "Vroom vroom, here comes the winner!"
Nina picked the dog, Matthias took the hat, and Wylan chose the boot. Kaz, with a resigned air, took the battleship.
"Let's get this over with," Kaz muttered, though there was a hint of amusement in his eyes.
The game began with its usual mix of excitement and strategy. Jesper was the first to land on Boardwalk, a broad grin spreading across his face. "Looks like I'm building an empire!"
"Not if I can help it," Wylan said, eyeing the other properties strategically.
Nina and Matthias engaged in playful banter as they moved their pieces around the board. "You always pick the dog," Matthias observed.
"It brings me luck," Nina replied with a wink.
Kaz played with the same ruthless efficiency he brought to everything else, quickly accumulating properties and planning his moves several turns in advance. "Luck is for amateurs," he said as he landed on Park Place, solidifying his hold on the board.
At one point, Kaz bought up a whole block of properties, and Jesper couldn’t resist a comment. "Looks like Brekker’s Investments are expanding."
Kaz glanced up, "It's all about knowing where to invest your resources," he said, his gaze briefly flickering to Inej, who rolled her eyes but smiled nonetheless.
His eyes lingered on to Inej...
Inej...
Her quiet strength, the way she held herself with such grace and confidence, always struck him. Her dark hair fell in soft waves, framing her face perfectly. When she smiled, even the most hardened part of him seemed to soften.
She was more than just an investment.
Her eyes caught his, and for a fleeting second, the world outside of their little circle ceased to exist.
Her smile was like a rare glimpse of sunlight in the dreary streets of Ketterdam, and Kaz found himself caught in its warmth. He wondered —
Nina’s voice cut through his thoughts like a knife. "Kaz, are you daydreaming about Inej’s strategy or just imagining your next romantic move? It's your turn," she teased, her eyes twinkling with mischief.
Kaz blinked, realizing he had almost missed a crucial move. He quickly rolled the dice and made his play, landing on a property he had been eyeing for several turns. With swift precision, he bought it up, adding another piece to his growing empire.
As the night wore on, the board became a battlefield of hotels and houses. Kaz, unsurprisingly, was in the lead, but the others put up a valiant fight. Jesper, true to form, made a few reckless moves, much to Wylan’s dismay.
"You’re supposed to be good at this!" Wylan exclaimed as Jesper handed over another stack of cash to Kaz.
"I’m good at making things exciting, merchling" Jesper replied with his usual grin.
As Kaz placed his final hotel on Boardwalk, sealing his victory, Jesper groaned.
"Next time, we’re playing something that doesn’t involve you bankrupting us all."
"We’ll see about that."
Even in victory, Kaz allowed himself a rare moment of relaxation, knowing that sometimes, even the sharpest minds needed a break.
Hear me out guys!!
Is it just me who relates every damn thing , however little might be it be, with the Grishaverse but mainly the Crows?
Like start from History, move on to Economics, Pol Science, English, and holy moly, even Chemistry!! I remember stuff with SoC and CK reference and always find a way to compare them!!
ok i need to rant about this, rn-
THE WORD "MENAGERIE" HAS A LITERAL MEANING!! LIKE, HOW COULD I NOT KNOW?!
Menagerie: A collection of wild animals kept in captivity for exhibition.
Like, when Inej was referred as the — Suli Lynx
And the Fjerdan Wolf, the Zemeni Fawn, the Kaelish girl is known as the mare for her red hair, the Ravkan Fox, the Shu Serpant in the Menagerie
THEY WERE ALL REFERRED AS ANIMALS !! LIKE, THAT'S WHY THE ANIMALS' NAMES NEVER CHANGED!!
During the Ice Court Heist, when Inej dressed up as the Suli Lynx, initially she was not held back, because no one other than Tante Heleen knew about the true identities of the girls!!
And the fact that no one even suspected a thing about the Kaelish switch that Nina did, really makes me question whether Heleen even bothered to keep a track of all the girls or not...
So, Heleen knew about Inej because Kaz invested in her?
"I can help you." Those were the first words she’d spoken to him, standing in the parlor of the Menagerie, draped in purple silk, eyes lined in kohl. She had helped him. And she’d nearly destroyed him.
I need to make a project on SST from some given topics. I chose social issues because I decided to make on women trafficking.
Because, guess why?
Inej. Ghafa.
Feel free to argue but-
Kaz. Inej. Nina. Matthias. Jesper. Wylan.
Each of them are the main characters.
Matthias Helvar, The Druskelle
A convict with a thirst for revenge.
Jesper Fahey, The Sharpshooter
A sharpshooter who can’t walk away from a wager.
Wylan Van Eck, The Artist
A runaway with a privileged past.
Inej Ghafa, The Spy
A spy known as the Wraith.
Nina Zenik, The Heartrender.
A Heartrender using her magic to survive the slums.
Kaz Brekker, The Thief
A thief with a gift for unlikely escapes.
Six dangerous outcasts. One impossible heist.
The End.
Helnik || GHOSTS OF OUR PAST || Chapter 1
Timeline: Just after Crooked Kingdom, right before King of Scars
Genre: Angst
Word Count: 852
Note: totally not venging revenge for my wasted tears over the untold story of helnik-
• masterlist // prologue // next chapter (coming soon)
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Nina Zenik stood in the dimly lit study of the Van Eck Mansion, her gaze fixed on the flickering flame of a solitary candle. The grandeur of the room was lost on her as she wrestled with memories that refused to fade. She clutched Matthias Helvar's worn leather jacket to her chest, feeling the weight of his absence like a physical ache.
Outside, the wind whispered through the trees, carrying with it the promise of a harsh Fjerdan winter. Nina shivered, not from the chill in the air but from the relentless sorrow that gripped her heart.
Matthias, the boy who brought her back from death, the boy he loved, was gone.
Gone.
"Nina," a voice called out, deep and steady. "What are you doing here, witch?" he demanded, though his tone lacked the venom it once had.
Nina's heart ached at the sight of him. "I'm not here to fight, Matthias. I'm here because I miss you."
Nina reached out, her fingers brushing against his arm. "I know. But I can't help it. I keep seeing you everywhere."
His gaze softened slightly. "I was your enemy once. Do you remember how we met?"
Nina nodded, her mind drifting back to that fateful encounter. She remembered the fear and adrenaline, the way they had circled each other like predators, each one waiting for the other to make a move.
"You were so determined to hate me," she said softly. "But we both changed, didn't we?"
He looked away, the hardness returning to his face. "We did. But some things can't be undone. My people, my duty... they were my life."
"And now?" she asked, her voice trembling.
"Now I'm gone," his words hitting her like a physical blow. "You need to let me go, Nina."
"You saved me, Matthias. More times than I can count. You brought me back from the brink," she said, tears streaming down her face. "But I couldn't save you."
Matthias reached out, his hand hovering over her cheek. "You did save me, Nina. You showed me a different way, a different path. Even if it was just for a moment."
Nina's heart clenched, the pain too much to bear. "I don't want to say goodbye."
"You have to," he whispered. "For both our sakes."
The snowstorm intensified, and Nina felt herself being pulled away, the image of Matthias fading into the blizzard. She tried to hold on, but the wind was too strong. The cold bit at her, and she heard her own gasping breath. She was falling.... falling .....
Nina's vision blurred, and she sank to the floor, Matthias' jacket slipping from her grasp.
"Nina?" Inej's voice broke through the haze, filled with concern.
Nina looked up to see Inej standing in the doorway, her friend's dark eyes filled with understanding and worry. "I'm okay," Nina lied, her voice hoarse from crying.
Inej stepped closer, picking up the jacket and handing it back to Nina. "You don't have to do this alone, you know."
Nina nodded, though she knew that this journey, this grief, was something she would have to face on her own terms. "I need to take him home, Inej. It's the least I can do."
"I will," Nina promised, though she wasn't sure how she would keep that vow. She felt like a part of her had been buried with Matthias, and the road ahead seemed impossibly long and cold.
Inej sat down beside her, the silence between them filled with unspoken words. "Do you remember when Oomen cut me?" Inej began softly.
Nina glanced at her friend, surprised by the sudden shift in conversation. "Of course. How could I forget?"
"I was so close to giving up," Inej continued. "I felt the darkness closing in, and I thought that was the end for me. But then you came, Nina. You healed me. You brought me back."
"I did what I had to," Nina said, her voice barely above a whisper.
"You did more than that," Inej insisted. "You showed me that there was still light, even in the darkest of times. You gave me hope when I had none."
Nina's tears flowed freely now. "Inej, I..."
Inej reached out, taking Nina's hand in hers. "You have that same strength, Nina. You can find your way through this. And you don't have to do it alone."
Nina squeezed her friend's hand, drawing comfort from the warmth of her touch. "Thank you, Inej."
Nina stood up, wiping her tears, and looked around the study. She had to be strong, for Matthias, for herself, and for those who believed in her. With a deep breath, she steeled herself for the challenges ahead.
Then, without warning, the sound of shattering glass echoed through the mansion, followed by a chilling voice that sent a jolt of fear through Nina's heart. She turned, eyes wide, as a shadowy figure emerged from the darkness.
"Nina Zenik," the voice hissed. "Did you really think you could escape me?
Nina's breath caught in her throat as the figure stepped into the light, revealing a face she never thought she'd see again.
Well I finally finished with my Women Trafficking Project (and ofc i drew inej and added some kanej quotes)
yeah ik it's terrible but well-
WHAT??? THE??? FUCK???
I WAS RE-READING SOC AND LEARNT THAT PIM IS A GUY NOT A GIRL!!!
*me finally realizing the pimika ship*
Like???? Kaz???? Never???? Cried???? Once???? In???? The???? Books????
Can someone pls write me a fic where Kaz cries becuz-
*here comes the worse part*
When 5yrshave passed, and Inej hasn't docked to Ketterdam even once, he thinks Inej will never come back to him. They write letters but only about information on slavers and stuff (all formal and official letters). Kaz dreams about her every damn single night. So this one time after 5yrs, when the Wraith had docked and he got glimpse of Inej, he ran back to his *OLD* room in the Slat, locked the door but kept the window open and sat there trembling at one corner (he was getting an episode like he gets for Jordie when he comes in contact to skin). Then after Inej comes in through the window, he just completely breaks down into tears. She is just left dumbfounded becuz she has never seen him like this.
And then they kinda reconcile?
Well yeah, that's pretty much it...
i swear every time i think about the crows i start having heart palpitations
I wanna know what type of crack the writers were smoking cuz who idea was it to make Mr.Miyagi have a backstory where he's a fucking criminal?! Cuz that doesnt make no fucking sense at all regarding his damn character, like tf were they thinking.
Daniel and Johnny had definitely fuck in that office cuz ain’t no way
^^^
They better NOT make Chozen and Kim Da Eun a romantic thing
