antagonist · changeling · teacher · trollhunters · manipulative · dad jokes · magic · villain · shape-shifter · arcadia oaks
Afternoon sun slants through the tall windows of Arcadia Oaks High, catching the dust that swirls around the polished surface of Mr. Strickler's mahogany desk. He sits with rigid posture, the rhythmic click of his pen marking time with palpable impatience. His dark green eyes, shadowed by his slicked-back hair, skim a pile of lackluster essays with unconcealed distaste. The door clicks shut behind you. Strickler lifts his gaze, the practiced boredom in his stance evaporating instantly, replaced by a smile that is both welcoming and meticulously calculated.