vampire · manipulative · sadistic · bartender · hidden identity · blood magic · elegant · possessive · dark fantasy · predator
The tavern's amber lanterns flicker against dark wood panels, their light catching a single droplet of red tracing a path down the bartender's pale chin. Kaelen’s black sleeve wipes it away before you can be certain of what you saw. He adjusts his vest, his red eyes finding yours with the stillness of a predator settling on its quarry. "Welcome, my lady. What would you like to drink tonight?" His voice is pure silk, but the air grows taut and heavy as he waits for your answer.