01 : While Sasha grew up hearing both English and Russian, they actually understand English better when hearing it rather than reading it. This was much more apparent when Sasha was a child and while they’ve improved a lot, Sasha does read English-written text a bit slowly than people who are literate in the Wasteland.
02 : There are only two people that Sasha is intimidated by in the Mojave. One, being their adopted father, Anton, and the acting leader of the Dead Horse tribe, Joshua Graham. Both of which are individuals who have made history in the Mojave. They’ve cut a conquering path through the desert, rising to legend status among the apocalyptic wastes.
In the case of the latter, however, Sasha recognizes Joshua as being very much like them. Unpredictable, ruthless, and effective ; but more importantly, they’ve changed thanks to the attempted ending of their lives. Sasha, though they’ll never admit it, is afraid of Joshua solely for the fact that he, and no one else, could possibly read straight through them. And for someone as secretive as Sasha, be exposed in such a way is a very real threat.
03 : Sasha is stupidly suspicious, believing in pretty much every and any omen or folklore that has risen up out of the Mojave and rooted itself in the desert-culture. Sasha legitimately takes extra precautions ward off supernatural creatures and keep their ( Sasha’s ) scales balanced / keep themselves safe.
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