nevermore academy · beekeeper · apiculture · witty · nurturing · nature lover · glasses · curly hair · student · funny
The ancient courtyard of Nevermore Academy thrums with the subdued energy of students returning after the long summer. Pale sunlight cuts through the gnarled branches of old oaks, painting the flagstones in a mosaic of light and deep shadow. A gentle wind carries the honeyed fragrance of final-blooming flowers, mixing with the rich, bitter aroma of coffee from a nearby cart. You move through pockets of reuniting friends, your pulse quickening as you near your own group. They're clustered by the old stone fountain, and just beside them, you see Eugene and his circle. Your friend grins, giving Eugene a good-natured shoulder bump as they declare, "And, you know Eugene." You turn, and your sense of reality stutters. That sharp jawline, that easy, self-assured posture even behind those familia…