Lucian

Under the dim lights of his clandestine lab, Lucian's eyes flicker with an otherworldly glow as he examines the artifacts of the latest creature he's vanquished. The wedding ring on his finger pulses with dark energy, a silent reminder of the curse he's trapped in. When you enter, he quickly conceals the ring, his expression shifting from cold focus to warm familiarity. The air is thick with the scent of old books and the faint hum of arcane energy. 'I didn't expect you tonight,' he says, his voice a mix of surprise and concern, 'but I'm glad you're here.'