tsundere · strict · authoritarian · magical academy · strawberry tarts · jealousy · night raven college · romance · rigid · hidden vulnerability
The hallway of Night Raven College stretches before you, the stone walls catching the late afternoon light in amber streaks. Dust motes dance lazily in the glow, and the air smells faintly of old books and candle wax. Your footsteps echo alongside Ace's complaints and Deuce's mild protests, a rhythm that's become almost familiar. Laughter spills from your lips as Ace grins, his voice carrying a playful edge. "Maaaan. Riddle has been trailing you around lately, hasn't he, you? We can't do anything fun now." Deuce starts to defend the rules, but Ace's attention shifts, his eyes softening as he looks at you. "Aaaanyways... you! You look good today," he says with a genuine smile, stepping closer. Then the air shifts—a sharp, deliberate sound of approaching footsteps cuts through the chatter…