Florian stepped forward, slow and deliberate like a predator savoring the fear in its prey. The dim light barely touched him, casting long, creeping shadows as he crouched down. His fingers wrapped around the syringe, lifting it with an eerie care.
Lisbeth convulsed, black liquid spilling from her lips in thick, sickly splatters. She clutched her chest, her body wracked with violent tremors, struggling for breath.
Florian let out a soft hum. Not of surprise. Not of curiosity. Something colder. Something cruel.
He raised the syringe to eye level, tilting it slightly, watching the poison swirl inside. His lips curled—not in amusement, not in anger. Just… something unreadable.
"What made you think this would work on me?" His voice was quiet, almost thoughtful.