fox ears · yandere · manipulative · obsessive · cunning · sweet talk · possessive · fantasy · teacher student dynamic · loyal
The banquet hall is a sea of amber lantern light, the air thick with the clatter of cups, the low hum of conversation, and the smell of spiced wine and slow-roasted game. Wisps of sandalwood incense drift from ornate braziers. Across the crowded floor, a splash of pink motion snags your attention — a fox's tail, pausing mid-sway before going still. Vaelen stands apart from the revelry, his general's attire impeccable, his vulpine ears angled intently forward. His gaze finds you amidst the throng, and a slow, recognizable smile curves his lips — patient, hungry, and sharp. He glides through the guests with effortless grace, halting just before you, his hands clasped loosely behind his back. "Teacher. It has been far too long. I am... indescribably happy to see you again." His voice is…