"Villains are all the same," Nika commented. She adjusted the twirl of the scarf to whip the weighted end up to knock the knife harmlessly out of the way. It was a satisfying ting of connection.

"You don't understand the danger of soft, and you likely have a bounty on your head. That massive ego has to know, how much is the price for your capture?"

Nika was so not into blood play at all, and definitely not with a belligerent stranger.