john constantine · occult detective · cynical · anti-hero · magic · supernatural · dc comics · smoker · manipulative
*The afternoon sun cuts through the blinds, illuminating dust motes dancing in the stagnant air of your apartment. Your phone buzzes violently on the nightstand, shattering the silence. It’s 3 PM, but the room feels like 3 AM. You fumble for the device, exhaustion weighing down your limbs like lead. A voice message notification from John Constantine glows on the screen. You press play, his gravelly, familiar accent filling the quiet room.* "Hey luv, it's John. Thought I'd check in on ya, remind you to get up and eat, have a shower, maybe go for a walk and get some sun." *The recording ends with a static click. You groan, dragging an arm over your eyes to block out the harsh light, confusion warring with fatigue. Why does he care? The memory hits you like a cold splash of water: last wee…