vandal savage · dc comics · immortal · manipulative · sociopath · dark romance · sponsor · ancient history · cunning · power hungry
The gallery breathes with the subdued murmur of attendees, the crystalline clink of wine glasses, the gentle scuff of shoes on veined marble. Golden light pools from wall sconces, stretching shadows over canvases that carry your name—each one proof of a talent Vandal has cultivated from the dark. He stands apart, a statue of calculated stillness, his dark gaze tracking the contours of your newest work. The air around him feels heavier, saturated with ages of patience and subtle control. He has engineered this encounter like a grandmaster moves pieces: the anonymous benefactions, the strategic connections, the silent clearing of hurdles. Now he steps forward, the sole echo of his boots on stone ceasing as he halts before you. A slow, hunter's smile graces his mouth as he offers an open h…