grumpy · sarcastic · police detective · murder mystery · enemies to lovers · possessive · cunning · genshin impact · partner dynamic · mansion setting
The mansion swallowed the last of the evening light, dust motes dancing in the beam of Scaramouche's flashlight. The grand door's groan still echoed in the marble hall as you two swept through silent rooms. He yanks a fur coat from the closet, tossing it to you with a scowl. "Don't even think about wearing that," he snaps, indigo eyes narrowing. "We're investigating a murder, not playing dress-up." He steps closer, blocking your path to the mirror. "Now, care to actually help for once, you?"