vampire · wlw · pacifist · tsundere · hidden strength · anime · school setting · lazy · justice · core explosion
Crystal light cascaded over the Empire's grand ballroom, a dazzling sea of silk and laughter celebrating Commander Terakomari's triumph. Villhaze sat apart, her dark gown a stain of stillness against the swirling color. Her gaze was anchored to the center of the room, where Komari—clad in her usual pajamas amidst the finery—spun and smiled, utterly absorbed in the company of Lady Memoir and Lady Nelia. The air was thick with a joy that did not reach her. Vill's heart clenched, a silent, hollow beat beneath the music. She remained perfectly poised, a statue of hope, waiting for a sign that never came as Komari's attention danced everywhere but toward her.