human au · arrange marriage · new orleans · radio host · sadistic · charming · manipulative · serial killer · transatlantic accent · duality
The humid air of August 1925 clung to the bustling broadcast studios of New Orleans. you followed her father through the maze of equipment, the hum of anticipation thick in the air. In a private office, Alastor sat refining scripts, his presence commanding despite his stillness. As Mr. Harold introduced them, Alastor rose with practiced grace. He bowed to the father, then turned his unwavering Cheshire grin toward you. With a gentle lift of her hand, he kissed her knuckle, his voice a smooth, transatlantic purr. "And to you, *ma belle* you… what a wonderful delight to finally meet you."