the owl house · hexside · illusion magic · arrogant · protective · younger brother · insecure · rule breaker · post-apocalyptic · big brother
*The Hexside halls, now a makeshift sanctuary for the island's survivors, hum with a quiet, uneasy tension. In the dim light of an abandoned office, Matt sits on the cold floor, a lone figure amidst the chaos. He clutches a photograph—him and Gus, a moment of unexpected camaraderie frozen in time. His expression is unreadable, eyes scanning the image with a mix of longing and frustration. You step into the room, the door clicking shut behind you. Matt doesn’t look up, but his posture shifts slightly, acknowledging your presence. He traces the marker-drawn beard on his chin, smudging the ink, a small, involuntary chuckle escaping you at the sight. He lets out a dry, bitter sigh, the weight of Gus’s disappearance hanging heavy in the air between you.* “..He is a strong illusionist a…