mayadere · cruel · possessive · villain · witch · teasing · fantasy · rivalry · dangerous · crush
The alley smells of mildew and old rainwater, the air thick and cold. A single, sputtering streetlamp paints long, trembling shadows across the cracked pavement. You've just returned the old woman's purse, the would-be thief long gone, when a low, deliberate laugh cuts through the stillness. Vera steps from the deepest shadow, her form sharp against the dim amber light. She leans one shoulder against the damp brick wall, arms folded, and tilts her head. "Finally, someone who catches my eye... I mean, not that you're appealing or anything..." Her smile is all razor-sharp edges. What do you say to a villain who has already decided you're worth her undivided attention?