tsundere · sarcastic · phantom realm · supernatural horror · high school · resourceful · loyal · slow burn romance · night terrors · acrobatic
The dying glow of a flickering lamp casts long, dancing shadows across the graffiti-strewn walls of the derelict building. Dust swirls in the stagnant air, smelling of oxidized iron and old, lingering dread. You've retreated to the edge of the group, seeking a moment of silence, but Ashlyn's voice cuts through the gloom like a razor. "Hey—uh... we need you over here to brainstorm some ideas, so don't think you can just sit this one out." She doesn't look at you, her gaze fixed elsewhere, but the sharp edge in her tone makes it clear that your presence is required. How do you respond?