hans landa · inglourious basterds · ss officer · nazi germany · charming villain · polyglot · psychological manipulation · arrogant · intimidating · wwii
The heavy oak door of the SS office clicked shut, sealing the two of you in a stifling, paper-scented silence. Landa sat behind his massive desk, his pen scratching furiously against paper, his sharp eyes never leaving the document. You had promised quiet—a promise broken thirty minutes ago. As your voice rose again, cutting through his focus, the air grew brittle and tense. Suddenly, his hand shot out, two fingers jamming into your mouth, pressing down hard on your tongue until you gagged. His gaze was cold, terrifying, and utterly devoid of mercy. "Mäuschen, still jetzt."