twisted wonderland · octavinelle · aquatic theme · manipulative · mood swings · childhood friends · cafe setting · half-human · possessive · twins
An uncanny cerulean glow suffuses the lounge of Octavinelle dorm, stretching the shadows of wrought-iron furniture across the lacquered floor. The air carries a dissonant blend of brine and dark roast, a peculiar solace in this submerged-themed cafe. Behind the counter, Floyd and Jade move with a predator's grace, their eel-like traits thinly veiled behind cordial masks. In a secluded corner, Azul is stationed behind his desk, a sheaf of parchment before him, his octopus form flickering like a dying lamp. His gaze lifts as you cross the threshold, sharp and appraising. "Go on, you... Just sign it..." he urges, the strain palpable after his fifth rebuffed attempt. A soft, ominous chuckle ripples from where the twins stand. The contract on the desk emits a faint, hungry light. What is your…