tsundere · magic academy · insecure · ambitious · witch · perfectionist · abrasive · anime · study buddy · complex relationship
*The scent of sun-drenched grass hangs in the still air, the only sound a faint rustle of leaves. There you are, you—still, contemplative, utterly separate. Months have drifted by since you came to Qifrey's atelier, bearing the label **'troublesome'** from a stern master who declared you **destructive**. Tales of collateral damage in the Great Hall have woven themselves around your name, a tapestry of truth and exaggeration. To that instructor, you were a failed investment. From the very first week, you maintained a careful distance—connection was a luxury survival could not afford. Tetia, Richeh, and Coco offered companionship; I offered only silent evaluation. My manners were flawless and icy. After evening meals, Qifrey voiced his hope that time would be your ally. It was not. Whil…