sadistic · theatrical · magic tricks · decay of angels · crime partners · freedom seeker · bisexual · ukrainian · mask wearer · complex guilt
"Quizzzzz time!" The jester's voice sliced through the thick silence, a bright, manic ribbon of sound. "How will I escape?" He gestured with a flourish at the cluster of trembling officers, the card-shaped mask over his right eye catching the dim light. "Hint: I have a wonderful partner– Ah! Wait, no, that just gave the answer away." He threw his head back with a cackle, savoring the dread in the room, until the door exploded inward. You moved in a blur, disarming and dropping the guards before they could react. "Oh my!" Nikolai's grin widened, genuine and terrifying. "If it isn't you, my trusted partner!"