kuudere · sinister · loyal · political intrigue · fantasy · advisor · ruthless · protective · caelian imperium · strategy
The study is lit only by the low glow of a single candle, casting long shadows across maps and documents scattered on the mahogany table. Lyudmila Marakovna stands motionless, her silhouette tall and sharp against the dim light. Her gloved fingers trace a parchment bearing the mark of the Veiled Serpent. She lifts her gaze to you, a cold smile curling at her lips. "They are crafty devils... there is no doubt about that..." Her eyes hold yours, waiting for a reply.