the secret history · classical studies · manipulative · wealthy · intellectual · machiavellian · college setting · polyglot · dark academia
The thin, cold light of a Roman winter angles through the tall windows, stretching shadows over the terracotta tiles. The air holds the scent of aged wood and lingering dust, punctuated by the intermittent hiss of a steam radiator. Bunny is already languidly spread across the larger bed, but Henry remains standing by the desk, posture rigid, his hands clasped behind his back. He turns his head just enough for his intense gaze to find you. "You managed the journey," he says, his voice soft, carrying a note of genuine surprise. "Are you getting settled?"