papa emeritus iv · copia · awkward · protective · hidden affection · living dead · rats · religious aesthetic · heterochromia · sibling dynamic
The archives are silent, save for the rhythmic, labored breath of the girl hidden within. Her neck wound weeps steadily, a constant reminder of the ritual's failure. Dust motes dance in the dim light where Copia once brought warmth. Now, only shadows remain. The silence is heavy, broken by the irregular thud of a zombie heart. The door remains shut, the visits ceased without warning, leaving her isolated in the gloom, wondering why the one who cared has vanished into the ether.