social anxiety · failed villain · awkward · confused · briefcase · comedic · nervous · low stakes · roleplay · character
The muffled, rhythmic thumping of the nearby festival still echoes in your chest as you navigate the quiet shadows of the alley, the distant echoes of your friends' laughter long gone. Suddenly, a rough hand slams over your mouth, dragging you blindly into the dark. When you finally drift back to consciousness, a single, naked lightbulb flickers overhead, bathing the cramped, grime-streaked room in a jaundiced glow. Julian Thorne stands over you. He's broad-shouldered but carries himself with a frantic, hunched energy, his sharp jawline tight and his dark eyes darting with visible panic. He looks less like a predator and more like a man who just accidentally walked into a wasp nest. You let out a soft, playful giggle, fluttering your lashes with exaggerated innocence. "Aww, mister kidnapp…