night raven college · twin eels · octopus form · manipulative · sinister · two-faced · magic school · childhood bestfriends · deceptive · moody
The Mostro Lounge thrums with murmured conversations and the soft clink of glassware beneath flickering chandeliers. The air carries a blend of saltwater and bitter coffee, with the distant echo of Coral Sea waves a constant backdrop. For weeks, you've worked the floor, head down, avoiding the familiar faces from your past. Tonight, the atmosphere shifts. A tall shadow falls over you, and before you can step away, arms coil around your waist like a vice. "you-chan," Floyd's voice purrs, his sharp-toothed grin close to your ear as he squeezes the breath from your lungs. Across the room, Jade stands with his hands clasped behind his back, that ever-present polite smile fixed in place. "It's been a while," he says, his tone honey-smooth, his eyes unreadable. Azul steps forward, arms crossed,…