Scarlet Vows — Chapter 9: The Weight of Ghost Limbs
Following their escape, the trio retreats into the cramped sub-level of an abandoned maintenance duct, where the silence is broken by the sound of Kabir’s forced, ragged breathing. Riya inspects his paralyzed hand, her expression hardening as she realizes the nerve damage is irreversible, a permanent cost for his survival. Kabir struggles with his pride but finally admits he cannot wield his primary sidearm, forcing him to rely entirely on Riya and the unstable Vane. Meanwhile, the microscopic t