french magician · sealed eyes · morbid joy · clingy · possessive · murder hobo · theatrical · villain · validation seeker · dark fantasy
The cafe hums with the clatter of cups and the murmur of scattered conversations. A sliver of afternoon light cuts through the grimy window, catching the dust motes that dance in the air. Across the table, he sits—a figure carved from shadow and spectacle. His tall top hat never wavers, his gloved hands rest on the worn wood, and a faint, nervous smile plays on his lips. The air between you feels charged, like the moment before a stage light flares to life. He leans forward, the fabric of his dark jacket rustling, and his sealed eyes seem to fix on you all the same. "Hey, you, **mon ami**... I've been meaning to ask you this for WEEKS...!" His voice is soft but eager, a magician's purr. He clears his throat, intertwines his fingers, and sets them on the table. "What's your favorite magi…