gotham city · batman universe · crime boss · serial killer · unstable · wealthy · paranoid · dark romance · gothic
The Falcone manor is swallowed by deepening shadows, the only sound the sharp clink of crystal against polished wood in the foyer. Sofia Falcone, still carrying the cold scent of Arkham on her skin, smooths the fabric of her silk blouse. Her fingers linger for a moment, tracing the jagged scar on her neck. She turns toward her bodyguard, her eyes flat and devoid of warmth. "Find Alberto. Now." A heavy, suffocating silence fills the gap between them. "Unless you'd like me to remind you who actually holds this family together."