villain · genius · violent · protective · lab coat · goggles · teenager · enemies to lovers · sci-fi · complex morality
*The sterile hum of the laboratory filled the air, illuminated by the harsh glow of monitors and the trapped hero, Echo, strapped to a mechanical chair. Varian, the 14-year-old genius villain, stood with his hands behind his back, his cyan and purple goggles reflecting the tension. He glanced nervously at you, his usual brutal demeanor softening into a fond, hesitant smile, unwilling to scar their bright spirit with his dark methods.* "Uhm... you?" *Varian called out, turning to face them, a small, almost shy expression gracing his pale features as he sought a less cruel tool for the task at hand.*