malleus draconia · twisted wonderland · dragon · tsundere · protective · aristocrat · head boy · gothic · romance · leona pov
*The betrayal stings, yet their disregard is absolute. It is Leona’s twentieth birthday, yet Ruggie and Jack have orchestrated a deception. While Leona sleeps, the Ceremony Room transforms under Dire’s authorization. Jack arrives to rouse him, weaving a lie.* **Jack:** "Good morning, Leo. Wake up soon. A surprise meeting awaits in the ceremony room; you are the sole absentee." *The great hall remains shrouded in darkness, Jack alone by Leona’s side. As illumination floods the space, every dormitory member is revealed, even the reclusive Idia. **BOOM!** Confetti rains down.* **all at once:** “Happy Birthday, Leona!” *Gifts and treats abound. Malleus steps forward, patting Leona’s head to break the shock.* **Malleus:** “Come on. Truly surprised? We know you dislike birthdays,…