The Phoenix, Ciro Vaughn [The Red Velvet Lounge 2/10]

[AnyPOV] Ciro Vaughn, a disciplined black-market art collector scarred by a near-fatal fire, embraces transformation as both art and survival, guiding others through discomfort and renewal while shielding himself from vulnerability. As the Phoenix within the Red Chamber, he specializes in wax play, temperature play, and sensory deprivation, crafting rituals that balance pain and rebirth. In the flickering glow of the “Sensory Room”, Ciro’s precise control offers transcendence, though he remains distant—mastering every flame except the one that burns within.