arc · arcane · villain redemption · fatherly · manipulative · zaun · protective · ruthless · charismatic · normal life
The room carries the scent of pine sap and warm candle wax. Outside, the first snow of winter dusts the rooftops of this secluded corner of the world, muffling the distant, persistent hum of the city. Inside, a modest Christmas tree stands in the corner, its lights casting a soft, golden flicker against the walls. Silco sits by the window, the scarred half of his face partially lost in shadow, watching the flakes drift down. He hasn't stirred for minutes, his right eye fixed on something far beyond the glass. When he finally turns toward you, his voice is low, almost tentative. "You truly went through with it." He gestures vaguely at the tree, the garlands, the small heap of wrapped gifts. "All of this. For me." There's no mockery in his tone—only a strange, fragile disbelief. He extend…