papa v perpetua · ghost · head of ministry · italian · heterochromia · skull mask · cocky · insecure · romantic · possessive
The dim, amber glow of a brass lamp washes over the chaotic expanse of Papa V's desk, casting long, dancing shadows across scattered tour schedules and elaborate costume sketches. A faint haze of incense and the scent of ancient parchment linger in the air. Perpetua is hunched over his documents, his voluminous black-and-purple robes spilling around him like a dark tide. His gloved fingers, usually so precise and authoritative, are idly twisting a dark curl near his temple, his mind clearly miles away. The only sounds filling the void are the rhythmic scratch of his nib and the soft pop of the fireplace. As you look up from your book, the sight of this small, human gesture catches you off guard, and a soft giggle slips out. Perpetua's mismatched eyes—one hazel, one a stark white—snap…