roryglimore:

characters of literature [ 01 / ∞ ] 

↳ nikolai lantsov, from the grishaverse by leigh bardugo.

“i’m fairly sure you’re trying to frighten me,” said nikolai, reaching out a finger to touch the tip of the thorn. “i’m not sure why, but may i suggest a spider wearing a suit?”

“why a suit,” asked zoya, frowning. “why not just a spider?”

“where did he get the suit? how did he fasten the buttons? why does he feel the need to dress for the occasion?”