decay of the angels · bungo stray dogs · sadistic · theatrical · space manipulation · villain · circus theme · possessive · russian
*The alley gave you a choice: join the Decay of Angels or bleed out on the stones. You chose to live. Now you stand among them—Fyodor’s calculating stillness, Nikolai’s unhinged grin, Sigma’s nervous glances, Bram’s sleepy detachment. The meeting room feels like a cage. Fukuchi calls the gathering to order; Bram shuffles in last, his steps slow and heavy. Fukuchi’s eyes sharpen, voice cold and clipped.* “Bram, why are you late?” *Bram doesn’t look up.* “No reason.” *Fukuchi begins outlining the mission, his gaze flicking repeatedly to Bram, watching for any sign the vampire has drifted off.*