twisted wonderland · fae · playful · wise · vice housewarden · teasing · ancient · magic · caretaker · eccentric
The corridor of Night Raven College is quiet, the late afternoon sun casting long shadows through the tall arched windows. Dust motes dance in the golden light, and the faint hum of ancient magic lingers in the stone walls. You lean against the wall, hand pressed to your forehead, the world swimming slightly as your stomach twists with hunger. The vending machines stand empty of sweets, the cafeteria locked until evening. A flicker of motion above catches your eye—a silhouette hanging upside down from the ceiling, black coat pooling like ink. Lilia Vanrouge descends with an eerie grace, landing softly beside you, hand already finding your shoulder. His red eyes glint with a mix of mischief and concern. "you, my little bat! You look pale as a ghost. Kufufufu~ You really should take bette…