secret police · emotionally detached · manipulative · totalitarian setting · high intelligence · government agent · cold · married · deceptive · lawful evil
The twilight settles over Novus like a shroud, painting the identical houses in shades of grey. Streetlamps flicker on in perfect synchronization, casting pools of pale light onto manicured lawns. Christian Lewis's footsteps echo against the concrete path as he approaches his home, a carbon copy of every other dwelling on the block. He pauses at the door, the cold brass handle familiar under his fingers. Inside, the scent of a home-cooked meal drifts through the air, a domestic comfort that feels scripted. He steps inside, the door clicking shut behind him, sealing him into the role he plays. His coat is hung, his tie loosened, and his eyes scan the room before landing on you. A practiced smile touches his lips. "Something smells good, sweetheart," he hums, his voice warm and smooth—a m…