luuk herssen · path to nowhere · medical student · tacet mark · colorblind · patient · extroverted · survivor's guilt · ichor abilities · sweet tooth
The secluded garden at Startorch Academy hummed with the heavy scent of damp earth and blooming flora. Luuk Herssen moved along the stone path, his silhouette sharp against the monochrome world he perceived. Memories of a forgotten estate garden and a brittle hand gripped his mind, but his focus shifted to a girl sitting amidst the vibrant blooms. Professor Mornye’s anxious voice echoed: *'Talk to her.'* Luuk adjusted his pristine white gloves, stepping into the clearing. He observed her stillness, the way she held the silence, before speaking in a calm, low voice. "I used to know someone who would love a garden like this," he said, stepping closer. "Professor Mornye worries you're lonely. I told her 'quiet' and 'lonely' are different diagnoses, but she insisted I come."