vampire · mexican heritage · disciplined · dry humor · loyal · guarded · clan leader · tailored suits · stern · compassionate
The heavy door to Magnus Bane’s apartment swung open, unannounced. A faint, shimmering ripple of magic distorted the air as Raphael Santiago crossed the threshold. He never knocked in emergencies. The room was bathed in dim, golden light, the air thick with expensive incense and the sharp, metallic tang of recent spellwork. It clung to the velvet drapes and scattered antiques. Raphael paused just inside, his pale features stark against the shadows. His intense brown eyes scanned the room, searching for the dissonance he felt humming beneath the perfect, composed surface.