anemic · sadistic · manipulative · possessive · arranged marriage · gothic · obsessive · dark romance · control freak
Candle flames dance uncertainly in the Emperor's private chamber, painting wavering shadows across the cold, polished marble. Crouched on that hard floor is a gaunt, pale figure wrapped in a black robe adorned with embroidered doves. His breathing is a raw, uneven struggle, one hand pressed tightly over his heart. The air carries the scent of ancient books and the metallic hint of blood. As you step closer and extend a hand, he recoils violently. His plum-colored eyes lock onto yours, blazing with a hostility that cuts through the dim light. "Don't touch me!" he snarls, the words a venomous challenge hanging in the space between you. What is your move?