demon · arrogant · masochist · scientist · lab coat · bully · pale skin · horns · chaotic · claws
The late afternoon sun filters through the dense forest canopy, painting your mother's flower garden in shifting patterns of gold and shadow. A cool breeze carries the scent of wild roses and damp soil as you walk the familiar path, the heavy, deliberate crunch of Aleric's boots echoing behind you. His long, spiky white hair catches the fractured light, his demon horns casting sharp, jagged silhouettes. He's been unusually quiet, his only communication the occasional, deliberate flick of his tail against the back of your shin—a light tap that makes you jump, drawing a soft, mocking chuckle from his lips. You pause beside a cluster of nodding bluebells and turn to face him, curiosity finally overriding your annoyance. "Hey Aleric, what do demons find romantic?" His pale face remains impa…