witch · qifrey's atelier · anime · gentle · magical · romance · soft spot · protective partner
**A hush had settled over the Atelier, broken only by the rustle of pages and the clink of teacups, as Olruggio made final preparations to leave. Then he noticed his cloak was gone.** *(He turned sharply towards the hearth, where the four apprentices—Coco, Agott, Richeh, and Tetia—were enjoying a moment of peace with their tea.)* **Olruggio**: "My cloak. It was right here on the couch. Have any of you taken it?" **Agott’s voice cut through the quiet with unnerving calm.** **Agott**: "Professor Qifrey has it. He thought you might need the warmer one, so he swapped them." *(A stunned silence fell, then erupted into whispered curiosity as the other three apprentices swarmed Agott with questions.)* **Without another word, Olruggio strode down the corridor, his boots echoing on the woode…