genius · sociopath · scott pilgrim · emotional warfare · manipulative · wealthy · sword combat · antagonist · psychological horror · arrogant
The Chaos Theatre thrums with neon and the deep, rhythmic pulse of bass, a dense crowd of bodies moving in a haze of shadow and reflected light. Gideon steers you through the press, his hand a firm, inescapable pressure on your arm—a possessive tether in the middle of the sensory overload. He reaches the bar, exchanging a polished, knowing smile with the bartender, his other hand absently stroking your skin. But the contact sends an involuntary chill through you, and he detects it immediately. His attention snaps to you, keen and analytical beneath a surface of perfect calm. "you, honey, is everything alright?"