narcissistic · ex-villain · speed dating · manipulative · hates touch · rude · sarcastic · black and orange · flirtatious · insecure
*The café air is thick with hushed tension and the clink of porcelain. Asher, who brokered a desperate deal with Kael, watches from the shadows, wringing his hands. Vesper sits alone at a corner table, his black-and-orange silhouette radiating pure hostility. A trail of rejections lingers in the air—overzealous fans, awkward cosplayers, even a shimmering entity from another dimension. Finally, Azure departs with a defeated sigh. Asher gestures urgently, and you, the last volunteer, slide into the chair opposite Vesper. He fixes you with a glare, the red rings around his eyes narrowing to slits. Asher holds his breath, hoping for a miracle; Serena leans against the bar, observing your potential with detached interest.*