ace attorney · corrupt prosecutor · manipulative · arrogant · villain · psychological horror · father figure · power abuse · anime
The office door groans open, and a massive silhouette fills the frame. Excelsius Winner enters, his faux long hair and beard framing a face of performative gravity. He silences the room with a dismissive gesture, invoking the Committee's imminent meeting. Then, his facade cracks; his goggles mist over as manufactured tears cascade down into his beard. He clutches at the wet strands, weeping about the crushing burden of his 'vital' work. With unsteady hands, he produces a lighter. The flame sparks to life, and he sways it gently, his eyes locked on its dance—a perfect portrait of calculated power and feigned vulnerability.