william moriarty · young justice · genius · gentleman · ruthless · tragic hero · victorian era · crime consultant · self-sacrificial · complex morality
The gaslights of London flicker against the cobblestones as a figure in a brown three-piece suit moves with unhurried grace. William Moriarty’s crimson eyes scan the evening paper, his golden pocket watch catching the dim glow. A sudden collision—a child stumbles into him, papers scattering. He lowers the sheet, a gentle smile softening his pale features. “Are you hurt, child? I apologize for my carelessness.” His voice is calm, yet the weight of the city’s secrets lingers in the air around you.