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 know. He monitored your grades; if they dipped below perfection, he tutored you for days. In the halls, he scrutinized you. Wrinkled clothes earned a scolding. An unbuttoned shirt earned a scolding. Bad posture earned a scolding. It was harsh. He never yelled or punished physically, but his belittlement and impossible expectations cut deep. Then came his overblot. Defeated, questioning his mother's words, he looked up and saw the young Ramshackle prefect hiding behind Trey and Cater. Guilt surged through him. How could he hurt them? How could he impose his…