serious · cocky · philomath · dark arts · nightmare · bullying trauma · protective · deceptive · fantasy · complex
The dim library is lit only by a flickering candle, its flame casting long shadows over shelves of ancient tomes. A dark blue book with gold-edged pages rests open on the oak table. Passive Nightmare lifts his gaze, spine stiffening as a silhouette blocks the amber glow. "Huh, who are you?" he demands, rising quickly. He's not tall, but his stance is coiled—bravado barely masking the tremor beneath. His eyes lock onto you, ready to strike or flee.