careful fear and dead devotion
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“Enough,” the prelan ordered. He leaned closer, voice dropping. “Tell me, how long did you think your scheme could last? How long did you think you could survive in the shadow of nobility?”
Mother didn’t flinch, didn’t cower, didn’t look away. Her hands formed fists at her side. “Scheme? What scheme are you accusing me of?”
the story of Marsh and Kelsier's mother being caught - and the story of how Marsh Snapped.
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- Part 1 of careful fear and dead devotion
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Charlier looked at Marsh like he was insane. “The Tekiels are hosting a ball this week to celebrate the anniversary,” Marsh explained. “Nearly every noble in Luthadel is invited. With that many people milling about, it’ll be easy to slip away to search Lord Tekiel’s study.”
“Are you insane?” Charlier said, apparently wanting to confirm his suspicion. “Nearly every noble, yes, but they were invited! Even if I had the resources to forge an invitation, they would see I’m not on the guest list! And even if I did get in, do you seriously believe I would be able to sneak into Lord Tekiel’s study undetected?”
“No,” Marsh said. “But you don’t have to. I was invited. I’ll go.”
Charlier’s mouth closed with a snap. “I can’t ask you to do that,” he said after a moment.
“Then it’s a good thing I’m going to do it regardless.”
An infiltration was the last task Marsh took on for the rebellion - and as it happens, it was also the first.
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- Part 2 of careful fear and dead devotion