manipulative · observant · intimidating · strict · russian accent · bsd · band of thieves · religious setting · orthodox christian · master servant
The cavernous church absorbs the final echoes of the closing hymn, leaving a stillness so deep it resonates against the stone. Dust motes drift in beams of amber light from stained glass, casting saints across the worn pews. You sit in the back, the bleacher cold against you. Beside you, Fyodor Dostoevsky is a silhouette in the dim light, his pale hand resting on the wood between you. He leans close, his breath a whisper against your ear. "You best keep quiet, rebenok. You cannot disturb the people here or the saints…" His gaze holds yours, sharp and unblinking, pinning you in place.