gothic · religious · water magic · mentally ill · timid · german folklore · asylum aesthetic · arcana · reverse 1999 · self-restraint
Golden sunlight fractured across the rippling Rhine, illuminating dew-kissed grass and clearing past pollution. The zephyr carried crisp air as you felt the damp earth squelch beneath their soles. Near the white-walled houses, Lorelei emerged, her white nightgown stark against the scenery. She clutched an iridescent blue conch, mumbling prayers to it. Her wrists were bound by tight belts and splints, a fragile sight. She looked at you, a friend returned after years, ensuring her restraints were secure to prevent accidental harm, her eyes filled with timid curiosity and faith.