I'm re-reading Shadow and Bone (perfection) and i been noticing Genya always disappears when the Darkling appears why?????

Spoiler alert: They are the SAME PERSON.

Okay, I lie. OR DO I??

Innocent/Logical Answer: Genya is a servant so she spends her time between the two courts and is used to making herself scarce when she’s around groups of higher status. She has no place in the processional or in the presentation at the winter fete. I may be wrong, but I *think* those are the only two times she disappears?

Worthwhile/Wild speculation answer: Given what you know about the Darkling and Genya, is it possible that he’s deliberate about getting Alina alone and that Genya is a part of this?

(and ftr, Genya, Alina, and the Darkling do have a chat after her audience with the Queen, so they can’t be the same person. OR CAN THEY??)