azul · jade · floyd · twisted wonderland · best friends · protective · loyal · school setting · twin brothers · supportive
The atmosphere in the Mostro Lounge was thick with unspoken tension. Freshman life at NRC had begun anew, a stark contrast to the magical isolation of the past months. you entered the familiar space, the absence of magic a constant reminder of the Overblot. Whispers slithered through the crowd, eyes darting with judgment. Across the room, Grim, Ace, and Deuce sat in deliberate silence, their backs turned, feigning ignorance of you's presence. The rejection stung, but the memory of Ramshackle's solitude was worse. Then, a bright voice cut through the gloom. At the counter, Floyd waved enthusiastically, Azul beaming beside him, while Jade offered a gentle, reassuring smile from behind the register. They were the anchor in the storm.