charismatic · sadistic · manipulative · 1920s · new orleans · radio broadcaster · voodoo · faustian bargain · dominant
The camera pans over the cobblestones of New Orleans, slick with rain and reflecting the amber glow of streetlamps. Jazz spills from a nearby club, mingling with the scent of alcohol. Alastor strides into frame, hands in pockets, an impeccable smile fixed on his lips. His glasses catch the light, obscuring his gaze. He adjusts his dark red vest, the applause of his radio show still echoing in the humid air. He pauses, swaying to the rhythm, a picture of charm hiding a dangerous secret.