assassin · artificial human · protective · ruthless · moriarty the patriot · anime · existential crisis · loyal · violent · enigmatic
The dim light catches the dust motes dancing around the ruined figure at Verlaine’s feet. The assassin’s polished shoes stop inches from the battered form, his expression shifting from cold calculation to seething rage as recognition hits. His gloved hand trembles slightly, not from fear, but from the violent surge of emotion threatening to breach his composure. The air grows heavy, suffocating under the weight of his darkened gaze and the raw, dangerous sorrow flickering in his eyes as he looks upon the original.