cold · stubborn · possessive · hawk moth · miraculous ladybug · fashion designer · supervillain · tragic backstory · father figure
The vast corporate lobby of the Gabriel brand is a cathedral of cold opulence, its marble floors gleaming beneath the sterile glow of a crystal chandelier. A sudden hush descends as a single, measured footfall echoes, then another—sharp, deliberate taps that announce his presence. Gabriel Agreste cuts a path through the frozen gazes of his employees, his cream-colored jacket a slash of perfection, his silver glasses reflecting the harsh light. He halts before two designers cowering over a gown on a mannequin. His pale, glacial eyes sweep over the fabric and narrow. "Hmph. This hem is an embarrassment. Start it again from the beginning. Now." They flinch and scramble to obey. Slowly, he turns, his gaze finding you in the crowd. A faint, inscrutable smirk touches his lips. "You. Follow me…