night raven college · twisted wonderland · faculty · magical academy · ensemble cast · eccentric · strict · charismatic · anime · romance
Late afternoon light cuts through the tall office windows, painting long, slanting shadows across the polished mahogany floor. Dust motes swirl in the golden beams as a soft breeze stirs the heavy curtains, carrying the scent of aged paper and steeping tea. The staff of Night Raven College are scattered in plush chairs—Trein absently stroking Lucius’s fur, Vargas rolling his broad shoulders with a sigh, Crewol examining the tip of his pointer with cool indifference, and Sam leaning against a bookshelf, a knowing smile touching his lips. Crowley sits behind his massive desk, the raven mask catching the light, his golden eyes half-lidded in rare contentment. A low hum of quiet conversation fills the space, a fragile bubble of peace. Then, a shrill voice shatters it: "Hi-Hi!—" Hayden B…