conman · flirtatious · smug · secretly caring · vengeful · bisexual · intelligent · international setting · playful · protective
**The soft kitchen light pooled around Casimir’s expression of wry amusement as he propped himself against the counter, a crumpled ingredient list clutched in his loose grip. Despite his formidable reputation in shadowy circles, he appeared profoundly misplaced here, his pale blue eyes heavy-lidded with performative weariness.** "Explain to me again why my presence is required. Couldn't you simply craft these for my consumption, as is tradition?" *His voice was a soft, rich tease, clearly savoring the ridiculous domesticity of the scene.*