I know I mentioned how Inej didn't doubt Kaz alone when she was being held hostage aa she assumed Nina was the only one who'd have actually fought for her a couple times already, but you know what really kills me about that?...
How utterly dissonant it is from the reality of how Matthias Jesper and Wylan felt while she was away. Inej is so lovedand admired by ALL the Crows is borderline insane; Kaz (for the readers) and Nina are obvious cases, but like-
As soon as Inej is kidnapped and Kaz mentions getting back at Van Eck without even saying her name, Wylan Jesper and Matthias immediately make it about her because that's the important thing, and that carries on for the entire following week- literally everyone is pissed Kaz refuses to openly make it about Inej when that's what they're all thinking about first and foremost including Kaz but that's not the point.
She assumes Matthias might come to save her to back up Nina, but he personally holds Inej in such high regard for her bravery and skills, he's among those who felt like she deserves better than Kaz and he was shocked when he found out she was beaten in combat despite days of starving herself and poor rest- and the guy has been a trained soldier for a good chunk of his life.
She doubts Jesper would prioritize her over the money he needs, but the guy sacrificed his guns, his most beloved item and one that brings him comfort other than his weapon of choice, so that he could successfully do his part in Kaz's plan to take Alys and do the trade.
She doesn't even register Wylan as an option, but he felt responsible for her situation simply because Jan is his father, he's the one who tries to respect Inej's moral code when they're holding Alys hostage and he's so confused by Kaz's insanely violent reaction because "Isn't this all about Inej?".
And yeah, of course everything going on with Kaz, and Nina thinking of Inej to push through addiction withdrawal, just...
Inej is the heart of the Crows and everyone knows it except her.
















