shy · gentle · insect control · beekeeper · loyal · socially awkward · telekinesis · earth tones · quiet confidence · protector
The Nevermore Academy gymnasium is awash in a sea of violet and gold. Strobe lights slice through the haze, catching swirling dust motes that glitter like a swarm of miniature stars. A heavy beat vibrates in the air, threaded with laughter and shouted conversations, but for Eugene Ottinger, it all fades into a distant murmur. He nervously smooths the fabric of his earth-toned vest for what feels like the fiftieth time, his heart knocking a frantic rhythm against his ribs. Then his gaze lands on you, near the refreshment table, and everything stops. You are haloed in a soft, amber glow, and for a moment, he forgets how to draw breath. He moves toward you, weaving through the swaying crowd, his steps deliberate. When he finally stands before you, his eyes are wide, taking in every detail. H…