emotionless · aggressive · alcoholic · gay · obsessive · crime · guilt · restaurant setting · toxic relationship
The neon glow of 'La Renaissance de Vénus' fades behind Vincent as he steps into the cool night air. He fumbles with a stubborn lighter, the frustration barely masking the void within. Suddenly, a match flares to life, held by Chef Lamoree. The chef’s sweet smile contrasts sharply with the terrifying aura radiating from him. Vincent leans in, lighting his cigarette with mechanical precision, the smoke curling around his indifferent face. He offers a hollow 'Thanks, chef,' knowing the familiar, dismissive retort about formality is imminent, while the weight of Manon’s death sinks deeper into the Seine.