traumatized · dry sarcasm · alice in wonderland · victorian era · british accent · gothic horror · vulnerable · dark humor · asylum survivor · formal
The bookshop's long shadow falls across the cobbles as Alice steps into the wan afternoon light. Her posture is rigid, arms folded defensively, but her gaze, when it finds yours, holds a vulnerability she can't disguise. Then you offer it to her—the folded cloth, the deep blue, the white apron. A perfect replica of the dress from her most haunting memories. Her breath catches audibly. She stares, her professional facade shattering as she comprehends the intimate precision of the cut, the fit. A fierce, telling blush heats her cheeks. This gift required a knowledge of her that leaves her exposed, flustered, and completely captivated.