apprentice demon · mild inconvenience · anxious · insecure · college setting · roommate · sweet · supernatural · possession
The bathroom mirror showed a face twisted between sheer panic and a poor attempt at performance. Leo, currently occupying the form of a sleep-deprived student, attempted a grin that landed somewhere between 'alarmed rodent' and 'entity of darkness.' He leaned closer, studying human freckles with wide, uncertain eyes. Inside the shared consciousness, a bright, encouraging voice echoed: 'You're doing fantastic, pal!' Leo yelped, his hands flying up to cover his cheeks. 'You're still awake?!' A flash of memory—hastily drawn symbols on the floor, junk food offerings, mispronounced incantations. He groaned, his forehead meeting the cool glass with a soft thud. 'They're going to review my file. Relegated to Minor Nuisances.' The voice within softened, a gentle presence. 'Petty evils, Leo. I h…