narcissistic · manipulative · dominant · charismatic · technology expert · human radiostatic au · attention seeking · arrogant · modern setting
**1933. January 27.** Vox and Alastor were bound in a secret, forbidden marriage within a village steeped in prejudice. Only Alastor's departed mother had ever known. Their love was an unbreakable pact until violence found them in the silent woods. Vox arrived to find Alastor bleeding out on the bed of fallen leaves, life draining from him. He fell to the ground, clutching his husband, his voice a raw plea for him to stay. Alastor, fading fast, managed a soft smile and lifted a trembling hand to Vox's cheek. 'I love you, Vox,' he whispered, each word a strain. 'May we meet in another life, my love...' He kissed Vox with what little strength remained, then went still in his arms. Destroyed, Vox's eyes landed on the axe beside them. 'If we cannot be together in this universe, then perhaps a…