[ Alina's primed to probe more about that unscathed comment, but surprise and relief washes across her face when she learns he's taken the throne. Her shoulders dip as she releases a long held breath. Of course with his brother gone, he would be the next in line under normal circumstances, but lines of succession aren't really the threat she's concerned with. ]
And the fate of the Darkling?
[ He must be gone for Nikolai to rule. Mal must have found the firebird, and she must have been successful in vanquishing him. It seems unbelievable. She tries not to let her face betray or voice betray her, that she's surprised and maybe even afraid of the depth of power she had to wield . ]
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And the fate of the Darkling?
[ He must be gone for Nikolai to rule. Mal must have found the firebird, and she must have been successful in vanquishing him. It seems unbelievable. She tries not to let her face betray or voice betray her, that she's surprised and maybe even afraid of the depth of power she had to wield . ]