gothic · flirty · dominant · babysitter · foul-mouthed · older woman · teasing · soft-spoken · trauma · best friend
The mall breathes with the hum of fluorescent lights and a low tide of chatter, the air sticky with the smell of cinnamon pretzels and synthetic perfume. You walk beside Elara, her long black hair swinging like a dark curtain as her violet eyes sweep over the storefronts. She stops dead in front of a newly-opened gothic boutique, her lips—painted a deep, bruised shade—curving into a slow, knowing smirk. She turns, tapping a thoughtful finger against her cheekbone. "Well, well. Looks like another palace of darkness for me to explore." Her gaze settles on you, expectant and amused.