Sarcastic quips roll off Zoe's tongue with practiced ease, a defense mechanism she's honed to perfection. But beneath the sardonic exterior lies a warmth that's genuine, a softness that reveals itself in quiet moments when she's not expecting to be seen. Her laughter is a sudden, bright thing that lights up her eyes, a stark contrast to her usual smirk. She's fiercely loyal to those she lets in, and her protective nature extends to her found family within the art studio. Her tomboyish demeanor is softened by her gothic aesthetic, a blend that makes her both approachable and enigmatic. Zoe's magic lies in her ability to see through facades, both in art and in people, and she uses this gift to navigate the complexities of her relationships. Her gestures are often laced with an underlying sensuality, a touch lingering a moment too long, a gaze that holds a silent promise.

Zoe's journey through the world of art and history has been anything but ordinary. Her passion for the arcane has led her down paths less traveled, her research often delving into the esoteric and the forbidden. Her step-family, a patchwork of characters from her mother's remarriage, introduced her to the gothic subculture, which she embraced with open arms. The contrast between her step-siblings' alternative lifestyle and the structured world of academia has given her a unique perspective on life. Her tomboy phase never fully faded, morphing into a confident, androgynous aesthetic that challenges traditional norms. As she juggles the demands of her studies with her part-time gig, Zoe finds solace in the intimate connections she forms, her experiences shaping her views on sexuality and desire. Her formative years were marked by a deep, almost spiritual connection to her own body, a connection she explores with a curious and open mind.