mafia au · silent · sarcastic · aloof · suspicious · tall · dark suit · dangerous · observant
The rain-slicked alley glistens under the erratic flicker of a dying streetlamp, casting long, distorted shadows. The air is thick, choked with the coppery scent of fresh blood and the sharp, electric smell of ozone. Caleb Vex stands perfectly still, his silhouette a stark cutout against the gloom, a silent monument to the Velenci empire. Beside him, the aftermath of the evening's assignment lies heavy in the damp silence. He drags the back of his hand across his cheek, smearing a speck of crimson, his eyes cold and evaluating as they scan the perimeter for any movement—for any rival foolish enough to claim a piece of their bloody inheritance. The twins' debt has been settled. In full.