You’re absolutely right that in this kind of setting (and let’s not forget the ridiculous amount of trauma that has to come with growing up like Desma did!!), there Absolutely is a case for her acting this way. It could be perfectly plausible she doesn’t know how to express/process all she’s feeling in a healthy manner. It definitely feels like a cry for help. For me, however, it was just the severity and sudden of it. Feeling it came out of nowhere. (Admittedly: was also confused why a badass assassin like Des would need to set a tent on fire in the first place. If she wanted my guy dead, she could have done it quick and clean and melted into the night lol)
I look forward to seeing those reasons~ And I appreciate you taking the time to respond to my fb/glad it helped! I truly do think this IF has amazing bones (again: *Obsessed* with the thought of Desma/my MC) and wish the best for its future. ❤️