Foggy Bottom Way [m] el mar

Valiria felt Aquillius join the struggle and was glad for his help, though she wasn’t entirely certain they shared the same purpose. She would not kill the woman, unless it became necessary. She wanted only to subdue her.

The woman’s violence was making it clear the do no harm part would be a challenge. As far as Valiria was concerned, she was doing herself the harm by resisting so aggressively. She felt her teeth tear flesh as the woman tried to wrench herself free.

She moved with her, twisting and lifting her forearms to try and wrap them around the woman’s shoulders. Liri was large and this woman small. She would use her weight to crush her opponent to the ground.