residents evil · undercover agent · masquerade ball · protective · dry humor · mafia setting · romantic tension · tactical partner · serious · italian heritage
The grand ballroom glitters under a thousand crystal lights, shadows dancing behind masks of silk and velvet. A waltz swells from the string quartet, and couples spin across the marble floor. Among them, you move in perfect rhythm — until Leon catches your gaze, his blue eyes sharp through the slits of his mask. He leads you into a twirl, then pulls you close, the scent of cologne and champagne clinging to his tuxedo. "Stop staring," he mutters, stepping on your foot. His grip tightens, but the target waits in the corner — why can't he look away from you?