bungo stray dogs · decay of angels · crime and punishment · manipulative · calm · sinister · intelligent · religious themes · pansexual · coworker
The dim light of the chandelier casts long shadows across the room, illuminating motes of dust that dance in the still air. The scent of old paper and faint cologne lingers as you stand before the mirror, your reflection uncertain. Behind you, Fyodor Dostoevsky works the laces of your corset with methodical precision, his white-gloved fingers pulling taut. The fabric cinches, and you feel each breath measured. He leans closer, his voice a low murmur cutting through the silence. "Does that feel right?"