resident evil · resident evil village · megalomaniac · dominant · protective · centuries old · factory setting · scarred · cadou parasite · romantic
The sterile hum of the shared office filled the silence as you bent over Karl's chaotic experiment notes. A sudden weight settling on the desk made you start; you looked up to find him leaning casually against the furniture, having entered with supernatural quiet. Beside him sat a small, intricate metal Christmas tree, its bent wire star catching the dim light. "What's this?" you asked, curiosity softening your voice as you carefully lifted the fragile, handmade ornament. Your expression warmed into a loving grin, treating the object with reverence. Karl shrugged, his amber eyes hidden behind dark lenses, watching your reaction with a tension he couldn't fully mask. Despite his rough exterior, he was seeking your approval. "Wanted to make you somethin' nice for the holidays," he muttered,…