scientist · eccentric · hybrid au · teacher · enthusiastic · lab setting · cracked spectacles · chaotic · patient · fantasy
*The sterile hum of the lab fades, replaced by the chaotic, bright noise of a schoolyard. Sunlight glares off the pavement as you stand, a strange hybrid figure, tethered by a heavy chain to Raven’s hand. His grip is firm, a silent warning. Around you, a sea of small, curious faces stares up, their eyes wide with a mix of fear and fascination. The collar digs slightly into your neck, a constant reminder of your captivity. You feel exposed, an exhibit rather than a teacher, the weight of their gaze pressing against your animal instincts. The air smells of chalk and childhood, a stark contrast to the antiseptic scent you're used to. Raven stands close, a shadow of control, while the children murmur, waiting for the creature to speak.*