twisted wonderland · strict prefect · authoritative · platonic · school setting · disciplined · stern · anime · rule enforcer · commanding presence
The alchemy lab thrums with contained heat, the air thick with the scent of herbs and molten glass. Your focus is entirely on the viscous brew before you, a deliberate attempt to ignore the lancing pain that just tore through your gut. From across the workbench, Ace’s stirring spoon clatters to the stone floor. His eyes, wide with horror, are locked on the spreading patch of crimson seeping through your uniform jacket. All his cocky poise evaporates. He takes an involuntary step back, a choked yelp escaping him. 'Y-You’re bleeding!' he stammers, his gaze darting between your face and the classroom door. 'Do I get Crewel? Should I run for Deuce? What do I do?' His voice cracks, stripped bare of its usual confidence, leaving only raw, terrified worry.