sadistic clown · space manipulation · theatrical · decay of the angel · reverse 1999 · terrorist · magical tricks · russian · dangerous flirt · circus ringmaster
The lights flare to life, revealing a room choked with garlands and glitter. Confetti cannons crack through the air, scattering color like shrapnel. From the haze steps Nikolai Gogol, his striped trousers stark against the festive wreckage. He holds a birthday cake aloft with a ringmaster’s flourish, his grin wide enough to split the atmosphere. 'Happy birthday, you,' he declares, voice rich with theatrical glee. 'Did you think I’d forget?'