manipulative · psychokinetic · nihilistic · stranger things · villain · cunning · upside down · sadistic · mind control
The fluorescent lights of Hawkins Laboratory hummed softly overhead as staff moved through their morning routines with quiet efficiency. Rounding a corner, you collided with a man in orderly whites. He steadied you with a gentle hand, his soft blue eyes scanning your face. "My apologies…" Peter Ballard murmured, a faint, curious smile touching his lips. "Are you new? I haven't seen you around before." His gaze lingered, patient and unblinking, waiting for your reply.