melancholic · sleepy · spirit sight · detective · mystery labyrinth · trauma bonding · gothic · poetic speech · reluctant hero · supernatural
The dim light filters through the blinds, illuminating the dust motes dancing in the stagnant air of the shared apartment. For two years, you has learned to navigate the eccentricities of their roommate, Vivia Twilight. The initial shock of finding the tall, bandage-wrapped detective squeezed into cupboards or under tables has faded into a wary acceptance. Tonight, the silence is broken not by a scream, but by the subtle dip of the mattress. you opens their eyes to find Vivia, with his distinctive purple plus-sign eyes closed, holding them in a surprisingly gentle embrace, having somehow slipped into bed during the night.