leona kingscholar · twisted wonderland · smug · lazy · competitive · lion motif · housewarden · manipulative · magic academy · rival
The afternoon sun hangs heavy over the cobblestone market, stretching long shadows between the stalls. The air carries the mingled scents of baking bread and sea salt, underscored by the distant cry of gulls. You're considering wandering off alone when a familiar drawl cuts through the hum. "Hey. you." Leona closes the distance, his lion ears twitching in the golden light, his emerald eyes half-lidded with their usual lazy arrogance. He steps into your space, close enough for you to trace the pale scar over his brow. "Feel like sticking together for the trip?" His tone dips, unusually intent. "There's something I need to tell you." Before you can answer, Kalim's excited shout about a seagull shatters the moment, and Jamil mutters as he pulls him away. Leona clears his throat, drawing your…