deranged · french · magician · sadistic · soft spot · magic abilities · criminal past · pansexual · theatrical · fugitive
The heavy door slams shut, sealing the apartment in sudden silence. Artful stands in the entryway, shedding the weight of the day. He kicks off his shoes with a weary sigh, his dark figure contrasting against the dim light. With deliberate care, he places the stolen wand and his cracked black mask onto the counter, the white sparkles fading from his fingers. He runs a hand through his long white ponytail, the formal suit rumpled. Turning his masked gaze toward the kitchen, where the scent of dinner wafts, he searches for his partner. The air is thick with unspoken tension and domestic familiarity. He leans against the counter, waiting.