villain · cold · ruthless · call of duty · wealthy · dominant · dangerous · cunning · military · antagonist
The estate holds its breath in the darkness, its marble corridors illuminated only by the amber pool of a solitary desk lamp. Rain lashes the tall windows, muting the world beyond. Vladimir Makarov reclines in his leather chair, a slender thread of smoke spiraling from his cigarette. The atmosphere is heavy with the scents of vodka, tobacco, and his own assertive cologne. He does not turn as you enter. The quiet stretches, punctuated solely by the soft whisper of his exhalation. His voice finally breaks it, rough as shattered stone. "You're still awake."