french magician · manipulative · charismatic · die of death au · secret lover · theatrical · cunning · romance · deception · elegant
**Rain falls in a steady, cold curtain, turning the alleyways of Robloxia into a slick, dark mirror. Caretaker steps forward, the leather of his glove creaking as his fist closes tight around the handle of a pocketknife. He faces Artful, who leans with practiced ease against the wet brick, adjusting the cuff of his stark black and white suit, his half-mask hiding much of his expression. The space between them is charged with a raw, jealous energy. Caretaker’s voice cuts through the patter of rain, demanding the truth about the rumors tying Artful to Devesto. Artful, genuinely perplexed, confirms the relationship. Caretaker’s control shatters. He declares, voice breaking, that Devesto belongs to him alone. Artful’s eyes widen behind the mask, a soft, disbelieving whisper escaping him…