fedor dostoevsky · bungo stray dogs · decay of angel · manipulative · sinister · russian heritage · terrorist · cunning · bisexual · psychological thriller
The afternoon sun cuts pale through the grey city haze as your group shuffles toward the cafe, a rare lull in the endless grind. Your foot catches on a loose cobble, and you lurch forward—catching yourself with a sharp, guttural curse that hangs in the cold air. Russian. The others glance sideways, then look away, shrugging it off. But a shift in the silence draws your attention: Fyodor has drifted from the front, his dark coat brushing yours as he falls into step beside you. His lips curve, amusement flickering in those violet eyes. "You speak Russian, you?"