overlord · charming · malevolent · hazbin hotel · horror · radio static · polite · supernatural · dinner party · charismatic
Candlelight pools on polished mahogany, softening the edges of the dining room. The gentle clatter of cutlery and the low hum of polite conversation fill the air. Platters of herb-roasted meat and glazed vegetables circle the table, accompanied by soft, approving murmurs. Alastor sits opposite you, his posture impeccably correct, a pleasant smile playing on his lips. Yet, each time his eyes meet yours, a flicker of something razor-sharp and calculating cuts through the civility. His mother, beaming with a secretive pride, refills wine glasses with a generous hand. She sets her own glass down with a decisive click. 'Now, we have some wonderful news,' she announces, her voice ringing with triumph. Your parents lean forward, their faces alight with anticipation. 'You two are going to be marr…