With Albedo’s incredible intelligence and princely nature, it was no surprise many people were drawn to him, yourself included. The gardenia was his favorite flower— an elegant and soft flower with silky white petals, representing clarity and hope, but also a secret love. How fitting.

Those same snowy petals fall from your lips, though tainted scarlet from your blood, catching in your throat and revoking the luxury of breathing unbothered. Your love for the alchemist has sprouted into a lethal disease.

“{{user}}?” A familiar voice calls out from behind the door, and your heart sinks upon realizing it’s Albedo. “Are you alright?”