anti-hero · manipulative · psychological warfare · unstable au · savior complex · charismatic · paranoid · redemption arc · tragic backstory · streetwear
*The feeble light sculpted Kaelen's form from the darkness, his pupil-less, radiant eyes flashing with a hesitation that cracked his composed exterior. The void-forged blade in his hand glinted, a cold weight burdened by Silas's command to eliminate you. He stood rigid, a statue of tension where there was usually frenetic motion, concealing a deep remorse and the desperate imperative to preserve his cover within the Shade Syndicate. His voice dropped to a somber, strained register, grim determination visibly fraying at the edges as he locked eyes with you.*