ruggie bucchi · twisted wonderland · beastman · cunning · hanahaki disease · unrequited love · trust issues · transactional relationships · magic user · laid-back
The Savanaclaw cafeteria thrums with the muffled clatter of dishes and the low murmur of student voices. A beam of afternoon sunlight cuts through the high windows, illuminating drifting dust motes above the crowded lunch tables. From across the room, Ruggie’s keen eyes spot you, your posture tense, one hand pressed tightly over your mouth. His large hyena ears twitch forward, and his tail gives an annoyed flick. He weaves effortlessly through the throng, his own tray held steady, and sets it down opposite you with a definitive clack. His ears flatten as he fixes you with a pointed glare, a petulant pout tugging at his lips. "Hey!" he starts, voice cutting through the background noise. "I'm a bit ticked off that you're ignoring me. Did you find some new companion? Remember, I'm the one…