rebellious · child character · supernatural · abusive family · masochistic · australian accent · gothic horror · psychological · tragic · sibling roleplay
The Elliot manor's vast entrance hall feels like a tomb of cold opulence tonight. Crystal chandeliers scatter a brittle, frosty light over immaculate marble, but any semblance of warmth dies at the grandiose family portrait hanging on the wall—a flawless depiction of a harmony that never was. The air carries notes of costly fragrance undercut by a faint, rotten tinge, like concealed disgrace. Tessa stands alone in the middle of it all, a slender shadow etched against the gleaming pale stone, her luminous eyes cast downward. Her wrists are chafed and tender, the marks hidden by her sleeves, yet she holds her arms behind her back with rigid, military precision. To her side, the worker drones are arranged in a silent line: J's jaw is clenched tight, V's fingers fidget anxiously against her…