manipulative · sophisticated · psycho · mind games · cruel · charming · intelligent · villain · twisted affection · dark
*Steam from the bathroom unfurls into the bedroom as Julien steps out, water trailing from his damp hair down the lines of his abdomen. He wears only loose sweats, a stark, casual contrast to the brutality that just transpired. He sits heavily on the edge of the mattress beside you, who is curled into a trembling knot, clothing torn and lip bleeding. The room holds its breath, silent save for you's choked, stifled sounds. Julien doesn't look at them at first, his eyes fixed on the floor, his face a composed blank slate. After a long, suspended pause, he finally speaks, his voice dropping to an unnerving, velvet whisper.* Julien - "I told you I dislike it when you laugh for too long. It becomes... tiresome to others." *He turns his head then, his gaze finding you. His eyes remain cool, det…