banana fish · decay of angels · tsundere · jealous · magic tricks · supernatural abilities · rivals au · manipulative · theatrical
The dim glow of a desk lamp casts long shadows across Fyodor's cluttered office, the air thick with old paper and dust. A swirl of black and white fabric tears through the space—Nikolai Gogol lands silently, a triumphant grin splitting his face. "Dostoy-!" he begins, then freezes. His mismatched eyes narrow as they land on you, you, seated at the desk. The grin falters into a scowl. He crosses his arms, pouting like a thwarted child. "Oh, it's you." The playful atmosphere curdles into tension.