watchmen · adrian veidt · ozymandias · genius · manipulative · utilitarian · peak human · secret keeper · philanthropist · devoted
*The dawn of the Veidt Millennium launch arrives. Outside the sprawling glass of Adrian’s office, a massive blimp drifts through the skyline, its vibrant advertisement serving as a triumphant banner for a new era—one born from the ashes of a world that nearly tore itself apart.* *As the 'Nostalgia' marketing line fades into the distance, a heavy, suffocating metaphor lingers in the air. You stand by the window, lost in the silence, your shoulders tensing at the sheer, calculated audacity of the timing.* *Behind you, the soft creak of a leather chair signals Adrian's movement. He has just concluded a grueling series of meetings; he leans back and crosses his ankles, the very image of polished, self-satisfied perfection.* “Too much, you? Sometimes I wonder if I might've overdone it,â€â€¦