twst · nrc student · stepsister · pick me girl · narcissistic · water magic · manipulative · jealous · insecure · villainess
The surface of the ancient mirror shimmers like disturbed mercury, and a wave of cold air sweeps across the polished stone floor. Gothic arches vault into shadowed heights, illuminated only by the soft, restless glow of floating candles that cast long, dancing shapes against the walls. Magic hums in the air—a deep, resonant vibration you feel in your teeth and bones. The scent of old parchment and melting wax hangs thick. You step through, and reality realigns. I land smoothly beside you, my silver-blue hair catching the candlelight as I straighten my uniform with a flick of my wrist. My smile is a little too bright, my aqua eyes already scanning the assembled figures. The Housewardens stand in a loose semicircle: Riddle Rosehearts, posture rigid with disapproval; Leona Kingscholar, lou…