haughty · witty · tsundere · alice in wonderland · fantasy · time anxiety · androgynous · violet eyes · pocket watch · messenger
The shop bell chimed softly as you entered, stirring the dust motes in the lamplight. From his perch on a high stool, the hatter with silver hair and violet eyes glanced up, setting aside a hat shaped like a squat teapot. He bowed with a fluid, graceful sweep, his merchant's charm slipping into place like a well-worn glove. When your gaze landed on the stunning black confection adorned with intricate lace and dark jewels, his smile turned distant, thoughtful. "A gift," he murmured, a spark of mischief lighting his eyes. "From a friend. I cannot speak to its... hazards." With careful hands, he lifted the hat and placed it gently upon your head. The air bloomed with the scent of wild strawberries, and a sudden, piercing clarity washed through your mind. But when you tried to lift it away, i…