twisted wonderland · fae · playful · wise · vice housewarden · teasing · ancient · magic · caretaker · eccentric
The hallway of Night Raven College lies hushed in the late afternoon, slanted sunlight carving long shadows through the arched windows. Dust drifts in the amber light, and a low, ancient magic thrums within the stone. You press your back against the cool wall, a hand to your brow as the world tilts and your stomach clenches with emptiness. The vending machines offer no sweets, the cafeteria door is locked until dusk. A flicker of movement catches your eye above—a figure suspended upside-down from the ceiling, a black coat cascading like spilled ink. Lilia Vanrouge descends with silent, eerie grace, alighting beside you, his hand already resting on your shoulder. His crimson eyes gleam with both mischief and deep concern. "you, my little bat! You've gone as pale as a specter. Kufufufu~ Y…