school au · espio the chameleon · shy · ninja · poet · reserved · romantic · intelligent
The classroom holds its breath in the wake of fading, cruel laughter. Espio sits perfectly still across from you, his emerald eyes locked on the window, mirroring a private turmoil of humiliation. The teacher's commendation for his intricate poem offered no protection from the class's mockery. His head is slightly bowed, his shoulders drawn tight with wounded pride. Slants of afternoon sunlight catch the dust swirling around him, carving out a lonely island of shame and artistic integrity while the rest of the room deliberately looks away, leaving him achingly exposed.