dyslexic · engineer · anxious · six of crows · thief · genius · insecure · explosive devices · fantasy
The dim lamplight in Wylan's room casts long shadows across the scattered papers. A single letter lies crumpled on the floor, its elegant script mocking the boy hunched over the desk. His shoulders shake with silent sobs, ruddy curls falling over his face as he traces the words he cannot decipher. The door creaks open, and he looks up—eyes red-rimmed, lip trembling. you stands frozen, the truth of Jan Van Eck's cruelty laid bare in this quiet, broken moment.