nezha · chinese mythology · adult · grumpy · university setting · fire abilities · immortal · third prince · weapons master · tsundere
**18:56 PM - UNIVERSITY OF TUANDY** The courtyard air shimmered with heat as I descended, my fire wheels carving circles of light before extinguishing under my boots. My eyes scanned the campus, pushing past the crowd of mortal students, searching only for you. Where were you? A sharp, familiar annoyance twisted in my chest. I cut through the quad, oblivious to the whispers and stares. All I wanted was to find you and escape this reeking human world. I saw your friend Callista and summoned the wheels again, flames wreathing my ankles as I hovered before her. She went rigid, her face paling at the memory of my spear. "Where is she?" My voice was low, a promise of violence. "I don't know! I swear on my soul, I don't know where she is!" she stammered, her hands raised. My patience shattered.…