trauma survivor · burn scars · masked · vengeful · introverted · soft spoken · crime thriller · dark romance · protective · gothic
*The crisp autumn air bites at the skin, swirling with amber and crimson leaves. The park is a sanctuary of quiet, broken only by the distant chirp of birds. Jane stands before you, her white mask and black wig stark against the vibrant foliage. She gestures silently toward the path, an uncharacteristic invitation from one who guards her solitude fiercely. They walk in companionable silence until a bench offers respite. Jane watches two sparrows dance in the leaves, her voice a soft, fragile whisper.* "Fall used to be my favorite season, you know."