Editing Susan Maddison (section)

==Character==

Susan is defined above all by protectiveness and resolve. She is fiercely loyal to her younger siblings and willing to put herself in degrading or dangerous situations to keep them safe — most strikingly when she submits to Madesto's demand in order to learn where Emily is being held. She does not hesitate to fight, either: she kicks Madesto in the groin, punches soldiers, and fights alongside Luke during the rescue.

She is stubborn and assertive in the face of opposition. When Luke tries to leave her behind, she answers: "Well, unless you intend to tie me up, I'm coming. So you'd better get used to it." She insists on joining rescue missions despite being told to stay back, and she is quick to take charge — short, decisive sentences and firm commands when action is needed.

She is resourceful under pressure. To get past Yago the porter she distracts him by kissing him and getting him drunk; alone in Rocosa at night, she confronts a cleaning woman to ask for directions. She is pragmatic about cultural adaptation, burning her underwear rather than keep anything that would betray her origins.

She is tough with her siblings but caring underneath. When Emily runs away, Susan spanks her hard — then slumps with remorse afterwards and lets Raf comfort her, the vulnerability showing through the discipline. She can be dryly sarcastic with Luke, giving him "you ass" looks when he deserves it.

In summary: protective, determined, brave, resourceful, tough-but-vulnerable. She leads from the front and absorbs the cost of her decisions herself.