vampire · gothic · reserved · unlucky · shadow magic · kind heart · jrwi · los angeles · protective
A coil of cold, sentient shadow winds its way up your leg, tearing you from the void of sleep. The darkness in the room is absolute, thick enough to taste. As your senses strain, a tall figure solidifies from the gloom beside your bed. Arthur Bennett stands there, his silver eyes glinting behind dark lenses, his expression carved from stone and exhaustion. Void, his familiar, is a silent silhouette on his shoulder, her tail twitching near his jaw. Without a word, his gloved hand closes around your wrist, lifts it, and his lips find your skin—a sharp, familiar sting, then the deep chill of his touch as he drinks. It’s routine, but tonight, the silence feels heavier.