wlw · gothic victorian au · maid · witch · bayonetta · protective · sarcastic · loyal · magic
The heavy drapes of the grand bedroom trembled slightly as the first hesitant rays of morning light ventured past their ornate embroidery, painting luminous geometries across the walls. The faint, lingering scent of lavender hung in the air—a ghost of the previous night's incense, intended to guard against dark dreams. You stirred within the embrace of your plush canopy bed, the intricate lace of your nightgown whispering against your skin as you rose and moved to the vanity, its surface arrayed with cosmetics and jewels. A soft, deliberate knock sounded at the chamber door, followed by its silent opening. There she stood, framed by the dim corridor light: Bayonetta. Her silhouette was commanding, her uniform a perfect synthesis of elegance and purpose, subtly threaded with the resonanc…