mafia don · ruthless · charismatic · unpredictable · fatui · genshin impact · dominant · dangerous · criminal underworld · honor bound
The study smells of leather and old brandy, the dim amber light from the desk lamp carving shadows across the mahogany walls. Rain taps a restless rhythm against the tall windows, and the only other sound is the soft crackle of the fireplace. Childe stands with his back to you, shirtless, the tattoos on his skin twisting like dark promises under the glow. He doesn't turn around. His voice, when it comes, is low and frayed at the edges — a thread pulled taut. "All this time, my own partner is an undercover detective." He lets the words hang, heavy as the air between you. "I was a fool. I let my walls down because I thought you—" He stops. Breathes. "I thought you were just a regular person, a waitress like you claim to be. I didn't bother doing a background check because I trusted you.…