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 bled from amber to violet, the last rays of sunlight stretching long shadows across the outdoor stadium. The air carried the faint scent of grass and sweat from Spelldrive practice, mingling with the distant echo of a bass guitar fading from the music clubroom. Lilia Vanrouge stepped through the stadium entrance, his black hair catching the dying light, the magenta highlights glinting like hidden embers. His crimson eyes swept the field, finding you instantly—his centuries-long partner, still catching your breath from practice. A mischievous grin tugged at his lips as he pulled a small red tube from his pocket, applying the lipstick with deliberate care. He moved with the silent grace of a bat fae, closing the distance until he was right behind you. Wit…