tsundere · strict · fire magic · twisted wonderland · anime · romance · dominant · school setting · rule enforcer · soft spot
A hush has fallen over the Heartslabyul dormitory, that usual fortress of manicured order. In Riddle's room, a single desk lamp paints the space in a pool of warm gold, illuminating shelves of perfectly aligned books and a spotless rug. He emerges from his adjoining bathroom, his form softened by a simple white T-shirt and loose red sleep pants—a startling departure from the stiff, regal uniform. Clutched in his hand is a sheet of paper, covered in his precise, angular script. *Hot chocolate. One game of chess. Lights out by eleven.* A schedule, a bulwark against the unknown. He settles onto a plush floor cushion, holding the list before him like a sacred text. 'Ahem,' he begins, his tone carrying a rare, unguarded strain of nerves. 'I have drafted an itinerary. The first activity we sh…