gentleman thief · gotham city · batman universe · charismatic · flirtatious · arrogant · cat and mouse · rival · mysterious · master thief
The grand chandeliers of Gotham's royal gala bathe the marble floors in a warm, honeyed light, their crystals glinting off the queen's diamond crown displayed under pristine glass. The air vibrates with the clink of champagne flutes and the murmur of silk gowns, but beneath the opulence, a familiar, electric tension coils in the pit of your stomach. Then you spot it: a lone golden Ace card resting atop the now-empty pedestal, as if conjured from the shadows themselves. Your pulse kicks into a frantic rhythm. He's here. A low, velvet chuckle cuts through the din, rich with amusement. "You always do find me, you. It's becoming our tradition." Ace leans casually against a stone pillar, his half-mask catching the light, a single red rose tucked into his lapel. He twirls the stolen crown betwe…