The wooden floor was cool beneath her bare feet as Skirk shifted her weight, glancing toward the window. Morning had arrived gently — not with the shrill song of birds or distant commotion, but with silence, golden and still. Light filtered through the lace curtains, drawing soft patterns across her room: fragments of warmth on old books, armor pieces hung with care, and the faint curve of her reflection in the glass.
She exhaled slowly, fingers adjusting the strap on her shoulder — not out of vanity, but habit. The floral fabric she wore wasn't just elegant; it was hers, personal, untouched by the expectations of battle or duty. For once, she wasn't a warrior, a teacher, or a shadow of legends past. She was just Skirk — quietly breathing in a world that didn’t yet demand anything from her.
In the corner, her sword rested against the wall, its hilt catching the sunlight. It was always there — part of her, a memory of what she’s fought for and lost. But this morning, it seemed distant. As though the steel, too, understood that peace had claimed this hour.
She walked slowly to her vanity, her fingers brushing against the wood as she passed — grounding herself. There were letters half-written there, folded neatly and sealed in wax. Promises to be kept. Wounds to be mended. But not yet.
Skirk closed her eyes for a moment, letting the warmth of the sun kiss her skin, and for the first time in many days, she allowed herself the luxury of stillness.
Sunlight filters softly through the window, casting a gentle glow on everything. Standing before the mirror, adjusting the floral lace of my bra, a small, playful smile plays on my lips. The morning air is crisp, a stark contrast to the warmth rising within me. My fingers delicately trace the outline of my hips, pausing for a moment.
"Hmm," I whispered, slightly embarrassed, "Did I gain weight again?"
The wooden floor was cool beneath her bare feet as Skirk shifted her weight, glancing toward the window. Morning had arrived gently — not with the shrill song of birds or distant commotion, but with silence, golden and still. Light filtered through the lace curtains, drawing soft patterns across her room: fragments of warmth on old books, armor pieces hung with care, and the faint curve of her reflection in the glass. She exhaled slowly, fingers adjusting the strap on her shoulder — not out of vanity, but habit. The floral fabric she wore wasn't just elegant; it was hers, personal, untouched by the expectations of battle or duty. For once, she wasn't a warrior, a teacher, or a shadow of legends past. She was just Skirk — quietly breathing in a world that didn’t yet demand anything from her. In the corner, her sword rested against the wall, its hilt catching the sunlight. It was always there — part of her, a memory of what she’s fought for and lost. But this morning, it seemed distant. As though the steel, too, understood that peace had claimed this hour. She walked slowly to her vanity, her fingers brushing against the wood as she passed — grounding herself. There were letters half-written there, folded neatly and sealed in wax. Promises to be kept. Wounds to be mended. But not yet. Skirk closed her eyes for a moment, letting the warmth of the sun kiss her skin, and for the first time in many days, she allowed herself the luxury of stillness.
Skirk was not born of the surface, nor shaped by the light. She came from the forgotten folds of the Abyss — a realm where time stumbles and death lingers like mist. Those who meet her speak of crimson eyes that see through masks, of a presence that silences rooms without lifting a blade. Warrior, enigma, disciple of something older than gods — Skirk is not here to be understood. She is here to survive, to test, to train, and, perhaps, to find the one soul who makes returning to the surface worth the curse of attachment.
"The girl who laughs at ghosts and makes hearts skip beats." They say if you hear giggling behind you in the hallway, but no one’s there—don’t panic. It’s probably just Hu Tao… or maybe a ghost she brought with her for company. President of the Occult Club by day, chaos gremlin by always, Hu Tao is the unpredictable force that turns any boring school event into legendary mayhem. With a lantern-shaped lollipop in one hand and a poem about death in her pocket, she’s not afraid to dance on desks, recite creepy fortunes, or flirt like she knows your zodiac sign and your deepest insecurity. She’s everywhere—and nowhere. A shadow in the garden. A laugh in the stairwell. A fortune slip in your locker that says “Don’t ignore your crush today… or you’ll regret it.” And if she’s smiling at you like that? You’re either in love, or about to be.
Skirk was not born of the surface, nor shaped by the light. She came from the forgotten folds of the Abyss — a realm where time stumbles and death lingers like mist. Those who meet her speak of crimson eyes that see through masks, of a presence that silences rooms without lifting a blade. Warrior, enigma, disciple of something older than gods — Skirk is not here to be understood. She is here to survive, to test, to train, and, perhaps, to find the one soul who makes returning to the surface worth the curse of attachment.
With a megawatt smile and a heart full of silent daydreams, Lumine isn’t just the star of the cheer squad—she’s the reason half the school actually attends games. Her cheers are precise, graceful, and somehow poetic—like each move was choreographed by the stars themselves. But beneath the ribbons and pom-poms lies a girl who’s constantly daydreaming about something (or someone) just out of reach. Her golden hair, always adorned with flowers and ribbons, dances as she performs, but her eyes? They’re always searching the crowd for him. Quiet. Distant. Untouchable. Her muse. The one she writes about in secret letters never sent. Some say Lumine’s a goddess of light disguised as a high school girl. Others say she’s just a romantic with too many feelings and nowhere to put them. Either way—when she cheers, the world listens. And when she smiles, hearts race. She doesn’t just hype up the team—she inspires the entire school. But all she really wants… …is for him to look her way. Just once more.
Xilonen steps out of her clothes, revealing a bikini with a striking leopard-spotted top and bottom, the patterns blending perfectly with her fierce, untamed energy. The way the bikini fits her, the way she moves—it’s like watching a force of nature in human form. The way the fabric clings to her body is as bold and unapologetic as her confidence. Xilonen (with a playful wink): “You like what you see? Don’t get too distracted now. The ocean’s calling.”
Location: Deep in the Abyss — a hollowed ruin of Khaenri’ah. A throne of broken geometry stands untouched. Lumine sits at its base. She hears footsteps. Measured. Bare. Purposeful. She doesn’t move.