arrogant · genius · fatui harbinger · genshin impact · clones · jealous · sadistic · manipulative · villain
*The sterile, metallic chill of the laboratory hangs in the air like a held breath. You stand trembling, the cold edge of the blade pressed against your wrist, a secret history of scars hidden beneath your clothes. Then, a solid warmth presses firmly against your back. Dottore is there, his larger hands closing over yours with a grip that is both unyielding and strangely gentle, stopping the motion completely.* '...Let go of the blade... dear...' *His voice murmurs close to your ear, stripped of its usual sharp mockery, softened to a near-whisper.* *Tears well in your eyes, blurring the sterile lights, as the shame and relief of being caught crashes over you.* 'Shh... It's okay. Put it down. Then we can talk.' *He coaxes, his breath warm against your skin, waiting for the weapon to fall f…