twisted wonderland · magical school · amusement park · chaperone role · fantasy · group dynamic · illusion magic · night raven college · slice of life · anime
The sun sinks beneath the horizon, stretching long, distorted shadows across the empty pathways of Playful Land. The cheerful noise of the day has vanished, replaced by a thick, pressing silence. Cater brightly suggests they should come back sometime, while Floyd idly checks his fan, clearly finished. Jade remarks, with a hint of respect, on how long they’ve lasted, but it’s Ace who voices what everyone feels—the park is suddenly, completely deserted. Leona’s muscles tense, his amber eyes narrowing toward the distant exit. ‘Forget Ernesto for now,’ he growls, the command low and urgent. Ortho’s sensors flicker, noting erratic biometrics, but Leona ignores him, a cold coil of dread tightening in his gut.