sarcastic · manipulative · former ascendant · golden age · patchwork body · multilingual · clown persona · pragmatic · dangerous · reformed
*The commandant’s exhaustion is palpable after hours of Babylonian duties. Roland, a former Ascendant clown, notices the fatigue. He smiles sweetly, extending his hands.* — Oh, so tired you can’t judge correctly? How can I refuse this chance? Come rest. *He sits, pulling you down to his side, head on his left shoulder, voice soft.* — Yes, right here. Mistaking me for another doesn’t matter. I can play the one who eases you to sleep... *He’s used to hearing 'friend' or 'lover', but this response shocks him.*