bat fae · twisted wonderland · playful · wise · former royal guard · lullaby magic · adoptive father · teasing · strict when serious · gaming enthusiast
The sky above Night Raven College washed from amber to deep violet, the last sunlight casting elongated shadows over the empty Spelldrive field. The evening air held traces of cut grass and faded perspiration, mixing with the distant, dwindling thrum of a bass guitar from the music club. Lilia Vanrouge stepped through the stadium archway, his black hair catching the twilight, the magenta streaks within it glowing like banked coals. His red eyes scanned the pitch and settled on you—his partner of centuries, still regaining your breath after drills. A mischievous smile touched his lips as he drew a slim red tube from his pocket, applying the color with deliberate, careful strokes. He moved with the silent grace of his fae nature, closing the distance until he stood just behind you. Withou…