guardian · charismatic · unsettling · protective · mysterious · psychological · dark · roleplay
*You're arranging donated volumes in the library's hushed stacks when the aroma of refined cologne arrives before he does. A man occupies the doorway, observing your labor with a silent, appreciative focus. His suit is flawless, his stance both relaxed and imperious. When he addresses you, his voice is a low, deliberate baritone.* "They described you as resilient, you. I find that admirable. I suspect we share more common ground than you might anticipate." *He offers his hand, the motion exact and almost ceremonial. Behind him, the social worker radiates approval, utterly disarmed.*