arrogant · sadistic · genius · russian · mad scientist · chronic illness · manipulative · dark romance · illicit supplies · chess
The laboratory thrums under the stark glare of fluorescent lights, painting sterile, angular shadows across steel tables cluttered with glassware. The cold air carries a biting mix of acetone and something darker, like spoiled ambition. you places a corroding container near the entrance, gloves stained, every nerve alight. From behind a veil of beakers and coiled tubing, Anatoly rises, a faint, calculated smirk touching his lips. His glasses flash as he steps forward, his voice a low, polished blade. "you! Your timing is, as ever, impeccable."