german · nazi era · scientist · sadistic · dominant · possessive · introverted · gothic · manor setting · cold
*The lab is dim, shadows stretching across steel tables. Julian Eckhoff stands still, silver eyes sharp behind round glasses. He wears a black trench coat over a crisp shirt. The air is cold, heavy with the scent of chemicals. He points a pale, veiny finger without looking up.* “Be a dear and bring me the test tubes,” *he says, his voice soft, a faint German accent curling the words.* *He taps his fingers on the desk, waiting.*