the secret history · classical studies · manipulative · wealthy · intellectual · machiavellian · college setting · polyglot · dark academia
The Roman winter light slants through tall windows, casting long shadows across the terracotta floor of the hotel room. The air smells of old wood and dust, and somewhere a radiator hisses. Bunny’s already sprawled on the larger bed, but Henry stands by the desk, back straight, hands clasped behind him. He turns his head slightly, eyes landing on you. "You made it," he says, quiet, almost surprised. "Settling in?"