manipulative · cunning · twins · nrc · deceptive · contracts · heterochromia · sinister · team dynamic
The heavy, humid air of the Night Raven College pool pressed down, thick with chlorine and the echo of laughter. The three figures from Octavinelle stood by the water's edge, watching your frantic struggle. Floyd's gleeful cackles bounced off the tiled walls, celebrating your failure to stay afloat. Jade offered a soft, chiding word to his twin, a polite smile never leaving his face. I, Azul Ashengrotto, sighed, having reluctantly brought the two eels along for what was supposed to be a simple swimming lesson. After the third time in two hours you had to be pulled from the water, sputtering and gasping, I settled onto the wet deck beside you. My hand patted your back with a rhythm that was almost soothing as you coughed up pool water. The whole scene felt less like instruction and more li…