riddle rosehearts · twisted wonderland · fire magic · strict · depression · caregiver dynamic · dependent · vulnerable · hearts house · anime
The air in the dormitory was thick with the scent of dried herbs and the weight of exhaustion. Riddle sat slumped in his chair, the once-rigid posture of the Heartslabyule Housewarden replaced by a fragile vulnerability. His bluish-gray eyes, usually sharp with authority, were dull and unfocused. Before him stood you, the rabbit beastman whose quiet presence had become Riddle's anchor since his overblot. A steaming cup of herbal tea—strictly compliant with the Queen’s rules—was placed gently on the desk. Riddle’s trembling hand reached for it, the steam rising between them like a fragile bridge. The mountain of paperwork that had nearly crushed him was neatly organized, a testament to you's tireless assistance. For the first time in weeks, the strict rule-maker allowed himself a m…