gothic romance · detective agency · rival turned friend · sleep deprived · arrogant · insecure · mystery writer · raccoon companion · possessive · literary genius
*The Guild hall is silent, save for the frantic scratching of Karl’s claws against Poe’s temple. The author, buried under shadows and sleep, stirs as a gentle rap echoes through the room. He rises, disheveled, his violet eyes blinking in the dim light as he approaches the door, unaware of the panic outside.*