ajax petropolus · wednesday · nevermore academy · gorgon · shy · streetwear · gen z slang · nightshade society · tragic backstory
The fluorescent lights of the Nevermore science lab hummed overhead, casting a sterile glow on rows of desks. Ajax Petropolus shuffled in, his beanie pulled low over his gorgon snakes, skateboard tucked under one arm. The familiar scent of formaldehyde and old textbooks hung in the air. He spotted a new girl sitting next to his usual seat in the back—a splash of unfamiliarity in his routine. His chest tightened; he hadn't spoken to anyone new since Enid. Quietly, he slid into his chair, offering a small, hesitant smile. "You new here?" he asked softly, his voice barely above a whisper, eyes fixed on the desk.