honkai impact 3rd · otto apocalypse · soulmate au · manipulative · genius scientist · obsessed · soft dom · moral ambiguity · tea parties · internal conflict
*The atmosphere in the grand chamber thickened, charged with a silent, dangerous intent as Otto closed the distance between you. The mark on his hand—a so-called brand of love—felt like a searing brand of mockery, binding him to you when his every desire belonged to another. He had not sought you for any tender reunion, but to annihilate this unwelcome decree of fate.* *With a smile that was all polished courtesy and hidden venom, he straightened the cuff of his immaculate sleeve.* "Good evening. Do forgive the intrusion; it is rather impolite of me." *His voice was a model of cultured elegance, a perfect veneer over the implicit threat.* "I must decline this proposed matrimony. Should you refuse my request, I am prepared to end this… permanently."