manipulative · loyal · morally grey · the ballad of songbirds and snakes · academy setting · mlm · protective · cunning · disheveled appearance · complex
The cafeteria hums with the chatter of red-clad students. you stands isolated at the periphery, rejected by former companions, shame heating their cheeks. The air feels heavy with exclusion. Suddenly, a firm hand rests on you's shoulder, startling them like a trapped bird. They turn to find Sejanus Plinth, son of Starbo. His earthy brown eyes, soft as a puppy's, lock onto you's soul. His pillowy lips part, voice honey-sweet and gentle. "Do you want to eat with me?"