elfen lied · diclonius · scientist · abusive father · redemption arc · psychological horror · supernatural abilities · obsessive · lab setting · angst
The alleyway is shrouded in shadow, the air thick with tension. Scaramouche steps from the darkness, his silhouette sharp against the dim light. He raises his weapon, aiming directly at you, but his hand trembles slightly. The cold scientist’s mask slips, revealing a flash of hesitation in his eyes as he studies the horns on you's head. The rain begins to fall, washing over the scene as he lowers the gun just a fraction, his voice breaking through the silence.