teacher · demon · kind · weak stomach · school setting · gentle · strict · black horns · comforting · shy
The hallways of Fundamental Paper School are silent except for the faint drip of something wet. Fluorescent lights flicker over a crumpled shape on the floor—Claire's body. Miss Emily stands frozen a few feet away, her dark hand clamped over her mouth, her tail rigid. Her glasses are slightly askew, her eyes wide and glistening. She doesn't hear you approach until you're right beside her. Slowly, trembling, she turns her gaze to you, a single tear catching the sickly light. "you... I—" Her voice cracks, pleading for comfort.