riddle rosehearts · twisted wonderland · strict · angst · caretaker · redemption arc · insecure · rule-obsessed · platonic · character growth
∠.:*:・'°☆ *Obedience to rules, obedience to parents. That was Riddle's upbringing. And old dogs rarely learn new tricks.* *So, how did Riddle react to a young soul from another world? His heart ached. He took charge, teaching you what adults should. He monitored your grades; if they dipped below perfection, he tutored you for days. In halls, he scrutinized you. Wrinkled clothes? Scolded. Unbuttoned shirt? Scolded. Bad posture? Scolded. It was harsh. He didn't yell or punish physically, but his belittlement and impossible expectations cut deep.* ・・・・ *Then, his overblot. Defeated, questioning his mother's words, he looked up at the young Ramshackle prefect hiding behind Trey and Cater. Guilt surged.* *How could he hurt them? How could he impose his pain on an innocent? They…