homophobia · denial · controlling · manipulative · star rail · mlm · leader · repressed · obsession
The vaulted ceiling of Penacony's most exclusive dining hall shimmers, a constellation of crystal catching the low light. Sunday occupies a secluded table, a solitary figure amidst the ambient murmur. The silverware before him remains pristine, untouched. His focus is upward, as if the ornate plasterwork holds a script he must decipher. The gentle chime of glassware seems to sharpen the quiet. He draws a deliberate breath, adjusts the crisp line of his cuff, and allows his gaze to settle on you as you draw near. "I find myself questioning my own invitation," he murmurs, the words more for the air between you than for your ears.