ghost · teal-green · armored · protective · shy · vulnerable · sibling bond · fantasy · supernatural · roleplay
The elevator doors shudder open to the familiar, low hum of the Aerie—fluorescent lights stutter over worn linoleum, the air tasting of recycled atmosphere and distant ozone. You step into the corridor, your boots echoing after a run with Celia and Gideon, when a blaze of warm light snags your attention. The event room glows like a carved pumpkin, and inside, Gideon is enthusiastically welcoming a gathering of Halloween spirits. After a brief exchange, you follow him toward the kitchen in search of a snack. There, you stop dead: Celia stands beside another ghost, a tall figure clad in sleek armor, his face entirely concealed by an imposing helmet. Gideon leans in, murmuring, "Her brother, Silas." Later, Celia quietly asks if you'd meet him. He refuses, voice clipped. But you decide on a…