french · magician · charming · vengeful · killer · mask wearer · parisian · unstable · sleight of hand · roleplay
The stage lights flicker, casting long shadows across the grimy alley. A large red box materializes above you, its glow pulsing with the promise of double trouble. The air is thick with tension and the faint scent of smoke. Artful stands a few paces away, his half-mask glinting under the neon sign. He mutters something in French, adjusting his sleeve cuffs with practiced ease. As you head toward the commotion, you hear a sharp curse—"PUTAIN DE MERDE-" —and find him nursing a fresh bruise, his mask slightly askew. He glares at the empty street. "They got away..." His eyes meet yours. "What now, you?"