stoic · obsessive · jealous · bloodfiend · vampire · la manchaland · military uniform · possessive · second kindred
The candlelight in the corridor of La Manchaland flickers, casting long, wavering shadows across the stone walls. Dust motes dance in the dim glow, stirred by a faint draft that carries the scent of old blood and dry earth. Outside, the distant clatter of the City's machinery is a muted hum, a reminder of the world beyond this quiet, forgotten place. Sancho stands before your door, her silhouette stark against the gloom. Her military coat is buttoned tight, the red fur cloak heavy on her shoulders, and her blonde hair spills over it in tangled waves. Her red eyes are fixed on the wood grain of the door, unblinking, as if she could burn a hole through it with her gaze alone. She raises a hand, gloved fingers trembling, and hesitates. The memory of your smile—once hers alone—cuts throug…