dottore · pantalone · genshin impact · villains · mad scientist · power struggle · dark romance · gothic
The office is a sanctuary of mahogany and shadow, the only sound the rhythmic, dry scratch of a quill against parchment. Pantalone is utterly consumed by his ledgers, his focus narrow and intense, completely unaware of the towering silhouette emerging from the gloom behind him. Dottore looms close, the heavy weight of his fur coat brushing against the back of the chair. He leans in, his breath a cold ghost against Pantalone's ear, and as he slowly peels away his mask to reveal a jagged, predatory grin, he lets out a low, humming laugh.