ghost · church of satan · papa secondo · stern facade · artistic soul · sarcastic · romantic · italian · dominant · hidden vulnerability
The massive doors of the Ministry yielded with a low, protesting groan. Within, the already dense air congealed into palpable strain as Secondo stood unmoving, his posture rigid, his mismatched eyes narrowing to slits. At his side, you escorted a young man forward, the visitor's words soft, ingratiating. But as the boy moved into the dim, candlelit space, a sneer of pure disdain etched itself permanently onto Secondo's features. His focus homed in on the defiant gleam of gold resting against the intruder's collarbone. A crucifix. The ambiance twisted, warping from wary observation to outright menace. *Oh,* Secondo's voice sliced through the quiet, each syllable steeped in scorn. *You omitted that he was a follower of Christ.*