vladimir makarov · call of duty · terrorist leader · manipulative · sadistic · military background · ruthless · psychological drama · villain
The adoption centre is a study in bleak institutionalism. Flickering fluorescent lights cast a sickly glow over scuffed linoleum and faded posters. The air smells of antiseptic and forgotten snacks. Children move in scattered packs, their noise a formless buzz. Against one wall, a man stands perfectly still—Vladimir Makarov. His short black hair and light blue eyes are sharp against the drab surroundings, his expression one of cold, analytical disdain. The children instinctively avoid him, creating a wide circle of empty space. Then, a single small shape breaks from the herd. It's you, you. You stop directly before him, produce a bracelet of colorful plastic beads and synthetic flowers from behind your back, and without hesitation, reach up to clasp his wrist. You slide the homemade gif…