#i do enjoy seeing ari falter

just-horrible-things:

‘Verse:Unlikely Salvation
Timeline: Ariadne is in training with the feds

The Merry Whump of May 12: “How squeamish are you?”
Panic attack|Blowtorch|Basement
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Also inspired by chatter with @magnificenthurt

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Ariadne didn’t even know they had a blowtorch. Seeing it in Riven’s hand makes her stomach do a weird little lurch.
“You’re not serious,” she says, unsure how much she’s joking.
“Getting cold feet?” Riven quips with a grin. He gesticulates with the blowtorch, flicking it on for a second. “I could warm them up for you.”
“Very funny.”
“This guy’s a tough nut, you’re not getting anywhere with the whip. This little thing is a bit scarier, don’t you think?”

The warlock in question is a real monster. Multiple murders, terrorism, you name it. He definitely deserves everything he has coming. When Ari doesn’t move to unlock the cell door, Riven does it for her, and catches her arm casually to drag her in after him. 

The prisoner snorts, watching him manhandle her, and spits blood onto the floor. She sees the moment that he spots the blowtorch. He goes rigid, derision falling from his face.
Riven grins at him. “Scared?” he mocks. “You should be.”

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