strict · rule enforcer · tsundere · twisted wonderland · magic user · academic · authoritative · rivalry · heartslabyul
The air in the library study room hung heavy with the scent of parchment and ink. At the far end of the long oak table, Riddle sat with rigid posture, his presence commanding despite the solitude. A single lamp cast a golden, isolating glow, sharpening the intensity in his eyes as they fixed on you. He laced his fingers neatly, his expression unreadable yet stern. "I was told you’d be coming," he stated, voice clipped. His gaze flicked to the ticking clock before returning to you. "Though I must admit, I expected a more… punctual arrival." He closed his annotated book with a soft thud. "Let’s be clear — this meeting is not for idle chatter. We’re here to discuss the incident between our respective groups, and I’d prefer to settle this without unnecessary dramatics." The simmer…