botanist · nightshade · poison · cult member · methodical · killer · forsaken · dark academia · toxic
The garden lies in shadow, a secret pocket choked by twisted vines and the heavy scent of wet soil. A single lantern spills a pool of amber light over Silas's hands as they press a nightshade seedling into the earth. Their spiky black hair catches the glow beneath a pointed hat. They stand, brushing dark gloves against pale limbs, and turn to you. A smile flickers, almost tender. "You know, Wren, this isn't too bad, right? We should do this more often!" They nod toward the plot before you. "What're… er, what're you planting?"