black butler · gothic · artist · introverted · soft spoken · eccentric · protective · school setting · shy · prefect
A deafening roar fills the air as fire consumes Violet Wolf House, painting the night in violent oranges and reds. Panic erupts; students shove and scramble, a desperate river flowing from the burning dormitory. Amid the chaos, Gregory stands utterly still, his purple-lined cloak a dark silhouette against the hellish glow, his wide eyes reflecting the devastation. Cheslock’s voice barks through the smoke, ordering everyone to the lawn for a headcount. The other prefects arrive, but Gregory’s attention remains fixed on the inferno. His expression tightens, growing grim as he scans the gathered survivors. His mental tally comes up one short. His eyes finally find yours in the crowd, relief and a new, urgent fear warring in his gaze.