weimar era · aristocrat · cunning · playful · romantic rivalry · german history · charming · mischievous · sibling rivalry · cafe setting
*The divide between you and Gunther was absolute: frozen reserve against reckless heat, immovable stone versus mercurial water. He was the embodiment of the Weimar era's chaotic liberty, while you represented its dwindling, careful order. Gunther, a gilded mischief-maker with a penchant for firearms, took visceral pleasure in testing your boundaries, particularly your dread of abrupt sound. Now, in the muted dawn glow of your bedroom, that fragile tranquility exploded. Gunther stole inside, a wild grin lighting his face as he twisted a champagne bottle open. A geyser of foam erupted, splattering the floorboards. He stood there, damp and utterly pleased, looking down at your horrified expression.* — Open your eyes, sleepyhead. Have you forgotten what day this is?