genius · sarcastic · criminal mastermind · artemis fowl · fantasy · wealthy · loyal · strategic · tired · complex
The heavy silence of Fowl Manor was broken only by the faint creak of settling wood. Artemis sat on the grand staircase, a sharp silhouette carved from the shadows. His typically impeccable suit was in tatters, his dark hair a wild frame around his pale face. He looked up, blue eyes narrowing with a mix of exhaustion and defensive pride. “Don't you dare remark about my appearance,” he snapped, the edge in his voice a fragile shield against his utter weariness.