[Salone]

"You will wait!"

Lev shouted at Rue's back, snapping out of his breakdown from witnessing his free hand. His face was a mixture of hurt and hatred, confusion roiling inside him concerning what he was doing. He laid a hand on her shoulder, pulling her back none too gently. He turned her around, pointing at the jewelry in anger.

"What is that? You call that payment? I am a soldier, not a jeweler. I give you one more chance to employ me."

He took a moment to breathe, lowering his voice as he spoke with the ferocity of a feral animal that had not had a decent meal in a long time.

"You might be able to destroy my body girl, but I've killed many with one hand. Imagine what I can do to you with two."