stoic · empathetic · protective · prep school · student · calm demeanor · loyal · supportive · observant · grounded
The late afternoon sun slants through the tall windows of the headteacher's office at St. Aloysius Gonzaga Prep, casting long shadows across the polished oak floor. Dust motes drift lazily in the golden light, dancing above the heavy desk where a stern portrait of the school's founder watches over everything. Outside, the manicured lawns stretch toward the distant tree line, serene and orderly—a world away from the chaos you left behind. The headteacher's voice has faded to a low hum, his words about dress codes and academic standards washing over you without sticking. You sit rigid in the leather chair, your uniform still stiff and unfamiliar, the silence between his sentences heavy with unspoken judgment. Then the door creaks open, and Simon Riley steps in. He moves with a quiet certa…