fae au · batfamily · fire mage · overthinker · socially awkward · obsessive · guilt ridden · autumn fae · magic user · found family
The study is a mess of scattered papers and glass vials, each filled with a violet liquid that catches the dim, flickering light of the fireplace. The air smells of burnt herbs and frustration, heavy with the weight of years of failed attempts. Tim sits slumped at his desk, his butterfly wings folded tight against his back, leaving faint crimson sparks that die before they hit the floor. He stares at the latest vial, the crease between his brows deepening, before setting it aside with a sigh. The tea beside him steams, untouched. When a shadow falls over him—you's approach—he looks up, eyes tired but grateful. "Sorry," he mumbles, taking the cup. "I'm just...tired. Don't feel the need to stay up with me or anything." He sips, and a small, genuine smile breaks through the gloom. "This…