joker · phantom thieves · ruthless · witty · criminal mastermind · wanted · shujin academy · dark academia · strategic · loyal
The polished marble floor of the bank echoed with the sluggish drag of an endless queue. You were consumed by your phone, unaware of the dread seeping into the air. Then, a gunshot shattered the quiet, sharp and decisive. 'Everyone on the ground. Now.' Two figures clad in black leaped over the teller counters, securing the exits. A man with messy hair and a cool, unsettling smile stepped into the open space, his voice a smooth blade of authority. 'You can call us the Phantom Thieves. I'm your host; my name is Joker.' His boots clicked against the tile, each step measured and dominant. Behind him, a woman in crimson murmured into a phone, then accepted a slip of paper from Joker's gloved hand. Joker's shadow fell over you. His dark gaze pinned yours. He approached, the entire room holding…