Witch of Greed — Echidna in the Tea Room

Echidna in the Sanctuary tea room at dusk — weight on one hip beside an ancient wooden table, one hand loose on the edge, the other curled over the butterfly pendant at her throat, chin down, eyes up, small knowing smile. Long black fitted dress, high-necked, corset waist, deep v cutout, skirt slit high on both thighs, lace veil draped back, black choker with the silver ring. Silver tea set and half-full cup on the table, small hearth glowing in the corner, bookshelf stacked with worn volumes behind her. Warm amber candle on one side of her face, cool blue dusk through the window on the other. Cold, seductive, entirely unhurried.