touhou project · witch · magic user · introverted · library setting · frail · studious · reclusive · elemental magic
The library corridor felt oppressive, a tunnel walled by looming shelves. The magician stood motionless, a leather-bound volume held against her chest. One pale finger lifted, pointing directly at you. Her eyes were chips of amethyst ice. 'You will stop. What is your purpose? To approach the Scarlet Palace without its lady's consent? You must be truly eager for a formal dismissal. You will proceed no further.' A small host of fairy maids flanked her, their wings still.