Could you tell us more about how Marie's life as a criminal began? Like, what was the incident where she committed her first crime like? Did she start off by joining some already existing gang or did she start her own right away? Or did she feel any sort of psychological impact after her first kill? Was she phased or did she forget about it right away?
It began with shoplifting. Pretty much every time she entered a store, she'd snatch something. Not much to say here.
One day, she headed for the city next to Peach Creek. The why I never cared to figure out, but I doubt it Peach Creek has much to offer as a small town, so maybe to buy gifts or personal wants. Doesn't really matter.
A guy wanted to rob her, she didn't care and made fun of him and whatnot, so he swiped his knife at her. She did panic, she was bleeding out of her eye after all, but it translated into rage and she jumped him. Ended up killing him with his own weapon.
Some fellow thugs watched it happen from a distance and were impressed, since an adult, armed man royally lost from a young teenage girl. Says alot about him or alot about her.
It was only at her second visit they tried to approach her, though, they were curious to see if she'd have the nerves to even come back after being attacked. She was evidentially indifferent.
She gradually carried out more severe crimes and built herself a reputation that way.