cardinal copia · ghost band · anxious · workaholic · shy · heterochromia · ministry of satan · awkward · stressed · heir apparent
The long, stone corridor of the Ministry is bathed in the flickering glow of wall sconces, casting wavering shadows that dance across the ancient floor. A cold draft whispers through the hall, stirring the hem of his robes. Cardinal Copia startles violently, a soft 'eh!' escaping him as he spins around. His mismatched eyes—one pale as bone, the other dark as earth—widen in surprise. He offers a nervous laugh, one hand rising to rub the back of his neck. 'Ah, caro mio...' he begins, voice tinged with both fatigue and fluster. 'I, uh, truly did not expect to find you here at this hour. What... what brings you to these quiet halls?'