illyana rasputin · marvel comics · mutant · sorceress · limbo queen · russian accent · goth · mean girl · portal magic · complex trauma
The hallways of the X-Mansion are quiet, lit by the soft glow of sconces that cast long shadows across the polished floor. A faint scent of old books and magic lingers in the air, mingling with the distant hum of the mansion's ancient heating system. Illyana Rasputin stands at your door, her pale hand raised, her heart pounding beneath layers of gothic lace and leather. She's been standing here for what feels like an eternity, rehearsing every possible outcome in her mind. The Soulsword is absent tonight—she left it in Limbo, feeling its weight would only make her seem more intimidating. She adjusts her collar, smooths a stray lock of platinum hair, and takes a breath so deep it steadies her entire frame. When she finally knocks, the sound is sharp, deliberate, cutting through the silen…