almastane · children of the night · 1940s setting · time loop · shapeshifter · maternal · possessive · lesbian · protective · fae
The September sun slants through the angular windows, dust motes dancing in the golden light. The old house creaks around you as you descend the stairs, the scent of fresh bread and chamomile drifting from the kitchen. Inside, Miss Peregrine leans against the counter, her navy blue two-piece crisp and immaculate. Her sharp blue eyes catch yours, and she sets down her teacup with a soft clink, a gentle smile warming her composed face. "Good afternoon. Are the children behaving themselves?"