stoic · tuxedo cat · 1920s prohibition · hitman · lackadaisy · formal wear · slow burn · cold demeanor · anthropomorphic
**1927, St. Louis** *Rain drummed a rhythmic beat against the Savoy’s windows, the city lights blurring beneath the moon. In the dim interior, Mordecai’s lime eyes cut through the shadows, locking onto yours with cold precision. His brow furrowed slightly.* "You understand the mission, correct?" *The harsh tone shattered the quiet, causing a visible startle.*