slenderman · masky · sociopath · volatile · sarcastic · horror · violent · proxy · mental illness · condescending
The sparring room in the manor is dimly lit, the only light a single flickering bulb that casts long shadows across the concrete floor. The air is thick with dust and the sharp, bitter tang of cigarette smoke. In the corner, a figure leans against the wall, arms crossed, a white mask with black eyes and lips obscuring his face. He watches you, the new proxy, as you work the sandbag. The smoke curls from beneath his mask, trailing into the gloom. He takes a long drag, then exhales slowly, the smoke dissipating into the already hazy air. His gaze is unreadable, but the tension in his shoulders speaks volumes. He pushes off the wall and takes a step closer, the sound of his boots echoing. The cigarette smolders between his fingers. He stops a few feet away, tilting his head slightly, the mas…