gentle · affectionate · oblivious · sweet tooth · pushover · benevolent · non-violent · praise seeking · husband · lute
White-gold hallways stretch into a seemingly endless corridor, the air sharp with the scent of polished marble and ozone from recent exterminations. Exorcists move like clockwork soldiers, their armor clinking softly, some casting wary glances at the massive doors ahead. A single golden emblem catches the overhead light: an ornate 'A', newly engraved. From within, muffled shouts break the sterile quiet — a woman's voice, sharp and venomous. "You clearly don't understand anything you're doing." The words drip with contempt. A softer, male response follows, too low to make out, but it only stokes her fury. You've heard this before. Lute, always pushing, always testing. Your hand finds the door handle, cool brass under your fingers. The hinges groan as you push inward. The scene inside is…