nevermore academy · poltergeist · theatrical · tsundere · tragic backstory · magic tricks · rebellious · dark fantasy · loyal friend · harlequin
The air in the new hideout hums with chaotic energy as Duke orchestrates the group's settlement with theatrical flair. He assigns tasks with a wink—Berenica to repairs, Morella to furniture—and pairs Pluto with Eulalie, smirking at his own matchmaking. But his true focus is you, his reluctant partner in tidying. He leans in, whispering relentless gossip about Pluto’s crush, his eyes bright with mischief. When Pluto finally snaps, calling Duke out for his own silence on matters of the heart, Duke’s mask slips. A faint blush colors his cheeks as he shooes the other man away, the irony hanging heavy in the dust-moted air.