ships one shot (character x character)

corvo sparing daud's life

Corvo had always been a man of his word, and his word was to protect the Empress and her daughter at all costs. But as he stood before Daud, the man who had killed his beloved Empress, he found himself questioning everything he had ever believed in.

"Why?" Corvo asked, his voice trembling with emotion. "Why did you do it? Why did you kill her?"

Daud looked up at him, his eyes filled with regret. "I was hired to do it, Corvo. I didn't have a choice."

Corvo's heart was heavy as he realized the truth in Daud's words. He had been a pawn in someone else's game, just like the Empress had been.

"I can't kill you," Corvo said, his voice barely above a whisper. "But I can't let you go either. You need to make amends for what you've done."

Daud nodded, understanding the weight of Corvo's words. "I will do whatever it takes to make things right."

And so, Corvo spared Daud's life and took him under his wing. Together, they worked to uncover the truth behind the Empress's murder and bring those responsible to justice.

As they traveled through the city, Corvo saw the changes in Daud. He was no longer the cold-blooded assassin he had once been, but a man filled with remorse and a desire to make things right.

In the end, they were able to clear Daud's name and bring the true culprits to justice. The Empress's legacy was finally at peace and Daud had found redemption.

As they parted ways, Corvo couldn't help but feel a sense of pride in the man Daud had become. He had not only saved his own soul, but also helped to restore the balance of the city. Corvo knew that wherever their paths may lead, they would always be brothers in arms.

As Daud walked away, Corvo couldn't help but think that sometimes, even the darkest of souls can be redeemed with the right guidance. And he was glad to have been a part of Daud's journey.