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jaylleoo14 · 6 months

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"Can I kiss you?"

Octavinelle x gn!reader

A/N: Simple. The sea trio has corrupted my mind and so here I am writing this at 1:03 AM and finishing this up two days later LOL. I actually took forever because I kept squealing and getting off track during the writing process. "I NEED TO DRAW THIS" I would say to myself haha. I wrote them without much consideration on how long each might be so one of them may be shorter compare to the others or it may be longer, but please do enjoy^^ (May or may not do the other dorms, unless...)

[Disclaimer] TOO MUCH FLUFF

[characters] Floyd, Azul, Jade

Azul

3:24 PM - The Mostro Lounge sits under blue and silver burnished lighting as the sound of music fills the air. Accompanied by voices and the clinks of dishes, there you sat in the more private area of what adds to Octavinelle - Azuls office.

Something you both have learned to get accustomed to was to just do work alongside each other without the need of having to talk. It was just work. Nothing more. Of course some small talk here and there, asking opinions or maybe asking for help- though it was usually you who asked for it and less of Azul- but regardless it was back off to work. It's quite simple really, Azul is a busy and hard working person so he'd naturally have a lot to manage with. You had to keep up with your studies and try to manage how to handle your money and savings accordingly, along with planning events into your calendar for upcoming school occasions.

You and Azul have been dating for about half a year now, and although not all the time, most of the time you spend your free time here doing your work accompanying Azul as he does his. You both simply enjoy each other's presence, the silence between you two which is filled with the scritches and scratches of his fish-bone felt tip pen and your pencil against the many pages of papers were not at all awkward. It showed a sense of comfortability and familiarity, a tranquil silence in the room. Though of course, like almost any couple you begin to crave some attention from your dearly beloved.

3:27 PM - Placing your pencil down, it now rolling off to the side a little due to the momentum, you lean back onto the back cushions of Azuls couch placed in the middle of his office. Working for about 15 minutes now you decided you needed a break, stretching your arms back as you release your breath through your nostrils.

"Going to take a break Angelfish?" Without even having to look up, the sound of you leaning into his leather cushion and your stretched out groan already tells him enough information that you're ready to just try and relax and rejuvenate yourself.

"Mmmh yea, I think 15 minutes of work is good enough for now. I'll go back to it once I rest up," is all you say in response as you lean your body over to lay on the couch. He only lets out a hum to let you acknowledge that he was listening. Now that you weren't focused on your own work, you can hear him writing with a rich shink-like noise and papers constantly flipped and turned every 30 seconds.

I wonder what he's working on, you think to yourself as you stare up at the dark blue arched ceiling. You prop yourself up with your elbows, pushing yourself up as you move your legs off the couch. Springing off, you head on over to where Azul was working around behind the desk and peered over towards him. "Whatcha working on?" Voice soft and curious, an undertone of boredom.

"Just some useful material intended to aid students," he says in a gentle manner, his eyes still glued onto the papers. "Oh yea? How much longer till you finish up with those study guides?" You lean over a bit closer as you stand next to him, his handwriting as intricate and beautifully cursive as ever; yet still eligible for those who have a harder time understanding.

He lets out a little inquisitive hum as if trying to accurately calculate when he'd be finished by. "About in an hour or so," he says finally after seconds worth of time. "I'd say make that an hour-thirty to two from now" you say with a little soft laugh escaping your lips.

3:30 - Standing next to Azul as he preps material, you slowly come to look at Azul himself instead of what Azul was working on. Being able to see the sight of his silver crowned locks of hair that curls into beautiful waves. Only after making your comment does he stop his hand and turn to look up at you from where he sat.

After finally not being able to properly see Azul's face the entire time you were working, seeing his face was a sort of refreshment to your heart and the soft smile on your face shows that. "And what prompts you to assume such a thing my dear?" He can only be met with a giggly response, his serious and quizzical face only prompting you to let out more chains of giggles.

"Tell me what you are suddenly finding so funny? I certainly am positive that I haven't done anything humorous." You tilt your head a little to the side, your grin getting slowly bigger as you clasped your hands behind your back. Azul can already pick up that you're trying to whip something up.

"You know Azul, when was the last time you kissed me?"

And there he goes, short circuiting as the sudden change of mood drifts him like the ocean currents. "I-Is this what you're on about?" He certainly has picked up by what you meant with your earlier comment now that you've voiced your question. "Oh dear, do you perhaps feel neglected since i've been working so much Angelfish?"

"Don't try to act smug. Answer my question, when was the last time you kissed me?" You immediately shoot down his question as you direct it back to yours and it sends his cheeks a pigmented red while he tries to keep his cool. He understands that you wont stop asking him this question and so he answers away.

"I recall it to be a few weeks back."

"And where did you kiss me?"

"I-I don't see how that- hah, on the cheek. Seriously (y/n) what is the relevancy in asking such- "

"Ah! Hold it! So you're telling me you've been giving me kisses and I've been giving you kisses but we've never actually kissed at the same time?"

3:33 - Here you are facing Azul as you look at his tinted red face, picking up where your suggestion leads. What awaits is permission to boldly take your relationship to the next level.

"Can I kiss you Azul? And not on the hands or on the cheek like we usually do." You give him a soft pleading look, your cheeks also decorated in a lovely shade of red as you wait for his response patiently. Clearing his throat and having the need to suddenly fix his not crooked glasses, he gives you a very shy yet still doing his best to be serious look. Before answering, he quickly resolves himself and a more confident smirk is plastered on his face. As he pushes himself up from his chair he closes in the distance and comes in close towards you, wrapping an arm around your back.

"Ask and you shall receive, a small kiss is worth the price of my time for you my Angelfish," he says it ever so calmly and confidently. Though the redness of his cheeks give away that he was otherwise and it makes your heart squeeze and beat crazy because of how cute he was being right now.

"You're being so cute right now you know that? You don't have to force yourself, you know." Your voice is gentle and smooth as if it were raw honey. Bringing a hand to tuck the longer piece of hair that made up his hairstyle, you give him the most adored stricken smile ever and he can only feel his heart beating out of his chest.

"No no, it's about time we started to get more intimate considering how long we've been together now. Thank you for going at my preferred pace, I'd like to give you an honorarium payment." You let out an amused chuckle and let him prepare himself, closing your eyes as you wait for him to go in at his own pace. Though you least expect it when he suddenly goes in very quickly. His lips are stiffly pressed against yours for a couple of seconds and it has you opening your eyes in surprise. You're met with a red faced Azul -which can be compared to a steamed and cooked octopus- looking flustered and a little awkward as he seemed to have a little dissatisfactory expression on his face. "That... Did not go as well as I had hoped it to be."

A jovial and convivial laughter fills up the room in your sound and it only makes Azul shrivel in embarrassment. You can practically see the steam coming from his head as well. "Well that was a little anticlimactic don't you think?" Wrapping your arms around his neck he can only let out an embarrassed groan at your little comment. "What do you expect from someone who's inexperienced with committing such an act? I'm positive however that with enough practice I can redeem myself and satisfy you." He tries to sound all the more reasoning, which only prompts you to laugh even more.

"You want to kiss more?" Saying through slips of giggles. You feel his hold on your back tighten a bit more, still applying gentle and reaffirming pressure as he presses you both together. "How else do you suggest I be better then?" You turn and motion your body over to the desk, leaning your lower back against it as Azul follows along. "Hmm, I'm absolutely positive that it'll take you two hours to finish those study guides now." You pull a little amused laugh out of him as he slowly goes in once again, tilting his head to the side and his eyes looking to align with yours. "Mmm perhaps. I guess we'll have to see just how long it'll take for me to get better then." And in he goes, the kiss feeling much more natural and a mark of showing a deeper significance in your ongoing relationship.

Jade

The nights on campus here were unusually less disturbed and a lot colder now, which makes sense considering that it is now winter break. The students here at Night Raven College had all gone home to reunite with their families after departing to pursue and complete their highschool education. However a certain group of individuals tend to stay during this time period, and that being the dorm leader of Octavinelle, the vice dorm leader, and the vice dorm leader's twin brother.

Like a lot of teenagers, its normal to come across at least 10 students at night since many are nocturnal people and they share the hobby of walking around. Especially when the sky is dark. You are one of those people. Someone who indulges themselves into the canvas of black paint littered with shining splatter of stars. Regardless of what the weather is like, you willingly go out of your way to enjoy the peacefulness of the night, watching it as it goes through the different seasons. Walking around in the winter's night air you can see your breath whenever you huff out, a shiver going through your shoulders. A little reminder that its the cold season now.

The chilly weather seems to be getting to you so you turn back from where you presently are and walk back to your good ol' home, Ramshackle dorm. As you make your way back from the main road you can make out a tall dark figure up ahead, prompting you to slow down and start to get wary. Upon getting closer and squinting your eyes a little, you can see teal hair shining a bit under the orange light which was radiating off a nearby light pole. Oh, it's Jade! You remember Jade mentioning that he liked to also go out late at night, though this is your first time ever encountering him on your usual walks. Perhaps he too is taking advantage of the quieter nights.

You and Jade have been a little on and off. You cant quite describe it, its complicated really. Sometimes you feel like you cant understand Jade because he's always making things open-ended, leaving them up to your interpretations. You like him, that much is obvious. But there are plenty of times where he's shown interest in you, and other times where it may not feel as so and it throws you off. Its frustrating not knowing how he feels about you, as if its some sort of game you two play. Regardless of his little plays though, you continue to enjoy yourself in the game.

A slight breeze hits your figure and it causes you to shiver, rubbing your arms to enforce friction in hopes of warming you up. You figured it may be best to leave Jade alone so he can enjoy himself in peace doing whatever he was doing. And off you go, turning on your heel and continuing your venture.

The sky is so pretty, you think to yourself. It has you arching your neck up and leaning your head back as you stare at the night sky, continuing your walk. You cant help but look at how pretty the stars are knitted together in a beautiful cluster, zoning out a bit as you continue forward.

Suddenly a hand is placed on your shoulder and it causes you to jolt up like a scared cat, making you break out of your trance. A yell is ushered out of you as you quickly turn around to see who this person could be, and you're only met facing Jade.

"Oh dear, I do apologize for my sudden notice. But your voice sounds lovely even when out of fear fufu"

Your heart is still pounding and your eyes are opened widely, staring at him with disbelief and shock. "J-Jade! What are you doing?! God you freaking scared me oh my gosh." Your little scared moment certainly has him entertained as he lets out another chuckle.

"You seem to be so infatuated with the sky that you failed to notice your surroundings. I was only doing my part in trying to help you realize that."

"What do you me-?" As you turn around your quickly met with a lamp pole right in front of your face and it causes you to flinch back a bit. "Oh." Turning around to face him again you feel yourself feeling a bit embarrassed that he caught you about to do something embarrassing. "Thanks Jade... What are you doing out so late?"

"I could ask you the same thing. I was just taking advantage of the quiet night and looking at the nature of the trees." He looks over you, a genuine smile on his face plastered as what you can assume to be looking at the area around us. "However I stayed aware of my surroundings despite having my own infatuations." His little snarky yet calm remark causes you to let out a groan, a pout slightly forming on your lips.

"I was also taking advantage of tonight as well thank you very much." Straightening your back, you cross your arms and give him a slight frown as if trying to regain back your little pride. Then quite suddenly a gust of wind howls a bit in your direction, causing you to shiver and quiver a bit. "Tonight is quite cold I must say." His slight remark makes you shiver even more as you are reminded of the cold.

"Yea, no kidding. I didn't prepare well enough so I'm going to head back." Your face is cold to the touch and your nose and cheeks can be seen slightly red under the pale moonlight. "Oh I see, perhaps I can accompany you then." He offers yet you turn him down in a polite manner. Your reasons? It's obvious you like Jade. You really like him, though because of all these mixed signals you can't help but feel like you need to stop. It already frustrates you enough and so you need to let these feelings die down even though sometimes you really do get a kick from the things he does.

"You seem to be quite cold indeed (y/n), if I can't accompany you back then please allow me to warm you up for your trip."

His words seem to catch you off guard and you look up at him quizzically. He doesn't seem to be wearing any sort of jacket, how can he offer you warmth? He chuckles a bit, amused to see your confused scrunched face. Gently bringing a hand to your cheeks your eyes can't seem to help but widen in shock a little from the sudden gentle advancement, your brain going blank.

"Can I kiss you, Prefect?" He says it ever so softly, his voice wrapping you up like a soft blanket. Did Jade really just ask to kiss you? What's going on, is this even real right now? Are you dreaming? Is this another one of his games? You feel your face starting to heat up and your heart is starting to race.

"W-Wait, what? Did I hear that right?" You say in disbelief, but he knows you heard it correctly because of your red face. His hands cupping your face causes you to freeze in the moment and all you can hear is the loud drums of your heart. Leaning down a bit more you can see his eyes perfectly now, his heterochromia jewel like eyes shimmering. "I must admit i'm a little hurt to see you trying to avoid me recently Prefect. I apologize for beating around the bush for so long, I hope you can take this kiss as a form of acceptance for my feelings and my apology."

This eel.... THIS EEL! He knows what he's doing, he knows! You're left stammering a bit before you could answer, the feeling of your head spinning. "I...accept your apology." And with that he goes down in one smooth motion, his lips in contact with yours with a perfect fit. Once he leans back, your eyes are met and he lets out a content hum. "I'm glad to see you're quite warmed up now. And if I must add, happier too." A big goofy smile is placed on your face as if you just won the lottery, your face all red and heated. "You know, I actually wouldn't mind if you were to accompany me back now. Who knows what might be out here."

You seem to be in a giddy mood, no longer holding back. Finally, you can understand Jade's true feelings for you now. It makes you overjoyed, a feeling of happiness now that you understand. And with a smile on his face he agrees, playing along with your little game of words. The feeling of warmth and fluffy happiness fills you up, and the cold cant compare with that as you make your way back with Jade, his little darling Pearl.

Floyd

"WHAT THE HELL FLOYD?!"

Crash!

Ah yes, just another regular day. You, Floyd, your phone in his hand, breathless, a cheeky and amused grin on his face, and just constantly trying to snag your phone back in the spacious long hallway. Call this a regular day occurrence considering how many times he's come to bother and mess with you now.

"Floyd, give me back my pho- STOP SCROLLING THROUGH MY CAMERA ROLL!" Running up and trying to snatch it away by jumping, only to fail because he's now outstretching his arms away and tip-toeing to refrain from you reclaiming back your item.

"Haaah? Your camera roll is so boring, just full of pictures of the sky. We see that everyday, you should take more pictures of other interesting things!" You really were running out of breath here and he seems to take great amusement with it since he's still here messing with you.

The sun shined brightly against the two of you, the open wall of the hall letting the air roam freely.

"Ahaha! What a funny picture of Crabby-chan! Oh, and you got one of little Mackerel too." Floyds not listening to your words, enjoying himself as he indulges in your camera roll. You let out a tired and heavy sigh, heaving a bit as you try to catch your breath. "F-Floyd, why are you doing this? Argh, I swear you've been bothering me so much lately." He only give you a little "hm?" in response as his smile now fades, turning to something more neutral and casual as he continues to indulge himself in your selective memories.

"Ya have soooo many pictures of other people lil' shrimpy. Ah! You even have a picture of Jade and Azul! No fairrrr!" Letting out a whine, you can see his prominent pout as he pinches his fingers on your screen to zoom in on you which was in between Azul and Jade. His eyes stick to the screen as he stares at the picture of your sweet smile looking as if you just finished some heavy and tiring labor just before.

"That was when we went camping during Vargas's stupid camping trip. Of course you weren't there!" You huffed out as you wipe a sweat off your neck, placing your free arm on your hip while you just watch him on your phone. At this point you just gave up and let him do what he wanted on there, of course as long as he's in the camera roll and nowhere else.

"But i'm here now aren't I? And you were even there when I went camping, jus excuses." His slightly upset voice makes you feel a bit guilty yourself, but you try to find a way to dispute his words anyways.

"Not true! If you keep scrolling more you'll see yourself in one of the pictures I took with Ace!" A huff escapes your mouth as you try to stay strong on your claim and he only lets out a disappointed groan. "I'm in the background Shrimpy, and you cant even see my face properly. Ya dont wanna have people mixin' me with my brother now dontcha?" His eyes look over towards you now as he drapes his arm down, just very offended with the lack of pictures you have available of him.

"It's not like i'm gonna show anyone Floyd. No one's gonna know its you except for me." You try to reassure him but he still isn't satisfied at all with your response. The sun shines in as its rays changes its direction and hits Floyd in the eyes, causing his already sour mood to worsen and he lets out an annoyed huff. The shadow of the pillars drapes over you like a veil and the sun hits him like a beam, so he then places his hand over his forehead to block the sun out while walking closer to you in venture for refuge. The light reflects into the phone causing a gleam hitting your own eyes and so you step back, squinting your eyes away. For a moment you actually forgot he had your phone if not for the reminder the gleam gave you.

"Floyd, could you please hand me back my phone now?" You say in a more gentle voice in consideration to his sour mood. His droopy eyes meet yours as a slight pout forms on his face which then looks over at your phone in his hand. Suddenly, his pouty face lifts up into a gleeful smile, his toothy lop-sided smirk giving you unease as if he's planning something not so great.

"Ya know, why not jus' take some pics right now? Say cheese~!" Suddenly, with his longer legs he quickly makes his way over next to you, wrapping an arm around your shoulders and pulling close.

"Wha-? Hey-!" Before you could even ready yourself though, he brings the phone above you two, angling the camera as he tilts his head against yours and maneuvers his thumb over the camera shutter button, pulling your bodies together.

Click! Click! Click!

"Hey stop taking so much! You're going to take up my storage!" Quickly swiping up your phone you press on the little square in the corner to open up the pictures. His arm continues to drape on your shoulder as he looks over at the pictures with a happy hum. Floyd looked as photogenic as ever when he wants to be, his silky skin reflecting in the pictures as his smile radiates and shine while his cheeks being a dusty pink. You on the other hand....Not so much. You were even blinking in one of them, most of the pictures of you looking off and funny.

"I wasn't ready Floyd." A stern look is scrunched on your face as you swipe and look at the pictures with a judgmental stare. A giggle can be heard right next to you as Floyd also looks over you in the pictures, a tinted pink running on his cheeks and a soft look in his eyes; his heart speeding up just slightly as he continues the close and intimate proximity.

"I think you look cute anyways." He says it ever so casually and in a gentle voice, causing you to look over at him. Upon turning your head to face him, its only then did you realize just how close he was. How intimate you two were being right now. His side profile looking perfect as ever, his olive colored eye locked on the screen staring only at you, his arm draped over your shoulders, your bodies practically meshing together right now as his pecks touch your back. You feel your cheeks starting to heat up, your heart begins to speed up as if you are starting a morning run the more you begin to get conscious. His eyes suddenly dart to look at you and you flinch back, jumping a little due to being startled; however his arm keeps you in place from moving any further.

"Seriously, you've been messing with me too much..." You grumbled out as you turn your face back to look at the now black screen. It shut off due to the lack of inactivity, and in the reflection you can see your furrowed brows and tightlipped frown. Though from the side Floyd can only give a bigger grin upon seeing your velvet cheeks.

"Cus' I like ya, aint it obvious?" The speed to which you flip your head can be compared to one of a bullet train and your jaw drops, mouth wide open and agape as you're left with no words. "HUH?!" Your whole face is now a full on red, your eyes filled with shock as if he just dropped the most jaw dropping information ever. Well, technically he did.

Tilting his head to the side a little, his face also grows a darker shade of red, though he lets out a giddy chain of giggles to your reaction. "Eh? You're quite bold Shrimpy, movin' kinda fast there huh?"

"W-What?" He can practically see question marks floating around your red beet face, his toothy smug face still apparent as he wraps another arm in front of you. He's basically giving you a side hug right now -a sweet and tender one.

"Hehe, nothin,'" smiling as if its something only he knows makes you a bit bothered and curious, but then he suddenly swings himself in front of you now. The sun hits the back of Floyd, making him radiate ever so brightly. "How bout' we start off a bit slower hmm? Whats it to ya Shrimpy, do ya like me back?" His soft and droopy slanted eyes adoringly stare into yours and you cant help but feel your heart turn into a big wet sopping pillow. Adverting your eyes down, you can only give a little nod. "Well i mean, I don't hate you. So yea, I.... I do in fact, Like you too."

Honestly, Floyds been nothing but smiles now and its as if he found the most pretty set of flowers ever on a grassy field. "Is that so? Ya really like me huh?"

My hearts beating so fast right now.

"Yea, I really like you."

"Shall I give you a kiss then Shrimpy?"

Tilting your head back up at him you can only give him a shy and flustered face. But with the silly state you're in right now, you let out a slip of a tongue response.

"C-Can I kiss you?" Totally unexpected to Floyd, his eyes widen for only a moment till he's flinging his head back with laughter and squeezing you into his chest.

"Hahaha! Will you kiss me?" Calming himself down a bit he looks back at you with you in his arms now, the suns rays slowly shifting over.

"Will I kiss you?" saying almost in a smug manner now, feeling yourself succumbing into his giggly state of self as you yourself now start to get giddy with your red cheeks.

"You will" He says it with a reciprocal teasing tone as he leans forward, the comfort in his lean arms making you feel as if you've been lovers forever.

"I will?"

"I will" And with that he softly goes in to press a kiss on your lips, the sun shining and hitting the both of you and its as if you two were getting the spotlight of a movie.

Click!

Huh? As you turn to slowly pull back from the kiss, slowly opening your closed eyes you see Floyds phone out. His arm is outstretched and propped in the middle of you two from the side to capture the kiss perfectly and you can only let out a gasp.

"A picture for me hehe~"

"FLOYD-"

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faeryarchives · 3 months

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more than words (sebek zigvolt & silver x gn!reader)

requested by anon: Hey, hopefully still open! I hope I didn't break any rules, because it's kinda angsty, but tries my best no to be heavy. It'll be Silver and Sebek. Where Yuu eyes got injured and they need time to heal so their eyes got bandage and blind temporary. The idea is from Naruto, where Hinata got eyes injury and Neji help silently. So imagine them still in pining state. Helping their crush silently :"). note: hi anon! no you did not break any rules but i made it both headcanon and scenario wise hihi other fics: heartslabyul with a furina-like reader & savanaclaw with a furina-like female reader & i'm not jealous !! (savanaclaw x gn!reader) & to my beloved (octavinelle x gn!s/o)

⚘ sebek zigvolt

sebek didn't mean for it to happen - everything went like a blur and the only thing he remembered vividly is how you start panicking and crying out how you can't see anything

if he knew that helping you and your group out would lead to a disaster, he would just stayed in his lane

"(name)!" sebek immediately ran towards you, assisting you in maintaining your balance as you tried to prevent any more of the alchemy liquid from coming in contact with your eyes. "henchman, are you alright?!" grim ran at the speed of light - wiping the disaster off your face. "i'm fine, you guys! just give me a minute." crewel made his way towards you worriedly. "little pup, can you open your eyes?" sebek watched you open your eyes, only to look disturbed for a reason. "...? why is everything so blurry?" you started to blink rapidly to try to make the blurriness of your vision away, only for it to worsen, and the light was not helping. instead - it just made everything worse. "i'm kidding, everything is not fine. i can't see anything. every time i try to blink it hurts!" "... i think you should take some time off of class."

all he wanted was to help you out 🙁 did he messed up again?

he couldn't help but feel down even after being graced with malleus presence which caused the diasomnia trio to notice his odd behavior

"it turns out child of man got into an accident?" "and regrettably - it's all my fault." "then why don't you go and help them out? i'm sure they will appreciate it."

that is why sebek found himself trailing behind you silently - watching over you while grim went out to fill in your classes

seeing the bandage around your eyes made him feel more guilty that is why he opt to not reveal his presence

reaching out for your water bottle but it's out of reach? you will miraculously find it next to you after one minute + during the morning there is already breakfast served for you and grim and you knew that ace and deuce definitely didn't do it

it's not like you were that dumb to not notice anything especially when you hadn't tripped over anything + not knowing how sebek would prevent himself from screaming and immediately grabbing the random things on the floor for you to not slip

oh you only know the surface how this man would look at you with so much care to the point that the ghosts felt like they were intruding on the both of you

helping and guiding you around became a part of sebek's regular routine; honestly, he was so happy he got to assist you in his own way! and he got to see many sides of you, too - flustered after almost tripping down the stairs, getting frustrated in opening things after trying to force the lid to the opening direction and such.

it became a surprise to him how well you adapt to your situation, especially when you start to look in his direction - as if you knew who he was. imagine his shock when you finally took several steps forward and reached out your arm only to press it against his chest.

"sebek, it's you who's helping me around, right?

"…! how did you-?!"

"you are not as sneaky as you think. don't you know the charm I gave you as a gift has a certain sound?" your hands seem to find his own, and you finally gently wrap them in your touch.

"i was wondering why you are staying silent all this time though."

"the alchemy accident was all my fault! how can i face you after causing you to lose your vision?"

"you said it yourself; it was an accident. you didn't intend this to happen." sebek felt some pressure around his cheek from you pinching it - his eye focused on how you still have that same smile you would give him daily.

"why don't we keep each other company right now? do you listen to podcasts?"

⚘ silver

silver knew that what he feels about you is more than a platonic one + but seeing you with your other friends so happy makes him feel like he doesn't deserve you

so silver decided to maintain his distance and vowed to protect you from afar

but it became one of his regrets as he stood there helplessly and watched you get injured after helping ruggie to escape from an overblotted leona

okay, tackling leona and pushing the hyena out of his hold may not be a good idea. still, at least it worked out! "ruggie, are you okay?" you tried walking to the wounded second-year, eventually failing due to the sudden sharp pain you felt around your foot. 'fuck, must have cushioned my fall on the wrong foot...' you clicked your tongue in annoyance and tried to stand up ever so slowly, failing to realize the screams of your friends and a compelling presence looming from behind until it was too late. "behind you, idiot! why are you just standing there?!" an irk mark appeared on your head after hearing ace scream from the crowd. "who are you calling an idiot?!" "that's your priority?" your blood ran cold after finally realizing that leona was only an arm's length from you. life flashing right literally before your eyes. 'oh, i'll be damned...' "(name)!" silver didn't know how he did it but his body moved before his mind could, already running towards you and leona in fear of losing you - his hand already holding his wand tightly, but he couldn't think of any spells to cast. the damage was already done by the time the knight reached you and carried you away. "please be okay. please be okay, please be okay—" silver froze when you start to reach out towards him, your hands were now start to bleed from the excessive cracking of your skin. but the worst was yet to come. "s-silver? is that you?! i can't see anything!" "...what?" "it hurts, it hurts, it hurts so much. why won't it stop?!" the second year could feel his heart drop as you start to cry out in pain and how it will forever haunt him even to his dreams. "i'm so sorry, it'll be over soon, i promise."

it turns out you were not accustomed to experiencing highly accumulated mana and it affected most of your senses especially your eyesight

that is why crowley suggested you to take some time off + resulting you to have bandages around your eyes to avoid it to get irritated by light

you were expecting your healing time to be hard as to not being used to not seeing things - but it was like there was a uardian angel around you always

"grim, did you rearrange the dorms or something?" "me? not me! those things are heavy looking you know." "huh, maybe i am just lucky to be able to reach the things i need?" "mmm, maybe! i just remembered i asked deuce to help me bake your favorite food with trey!" "...you're leaving me alone?!" "i'll leave them to you, nya!"

that was the time when you realize someone was helping you around and it was certainly not grim 😭 i mean his little paws wouldn't be able to cook (favorite food) with him just alone

ace and deuce are good friends even though they are trouble makers but they could never be this silent 👩🏻‍⚖️

sometimes you would almost catch your secret helper only for them to suddenly disappear from your range and the people you were thinking off were slowly getting crossed out in your mind and it only leaves one person - silver

"i'll be out again nya! don't miss me too much, i'm going to bake your favorite food!"

"and i am alone once again." you tapped your finger against the table, humming and wondering if your secret helper is still around. "is anyone there?" what came as a question was only answered with pure silence - except for the birds chirping outside.

"…i'm kinda bored."

with the ghosts and grim being absent from the dorm made it lonelier for you - not used to the silence. you leaned your head on the dining table out of boredom; after days of being unable to attend class, you can't believe you missed listening to lectures!

"i think i can remove it right now right?" contemplating for a while,you remove the bandage around your eyes, wincing at the sudden brightness but rather than seeing only blurry things - your eyesight were slowly becoming clear until your sight came back to normal.

"woah… i can finally see again-"

"oh…" the moment you can finally see clearly, your eyes met shocked auroral-like hues revealing silver a few feet away from you with his arm already reaching out towards you as if prepared to catch you any moment.

"i knew it! it was you silver!" after being exposed, silver couldn't help but take a few steps back, scratching the back of his neck and avoiding your gaze. a light hue of red coating the apple of his cheeks.

"how did you know it was me?" you stood up and walk up to him - unknowingly giving him a soft smile that made his heart flutter.

"no one is as gentle and quiet as you are." pointing your finger over his shoulder, silver turned around to see a familiar group of small animals hanging around your dorm. "and i only know one person that animals love."

silver sighed before sitting on the chair next to him, holding his head in his hands. "… i feel so angry at myself for not being able to help you back then. that's why i thought-"

"thank you for saving me and even helping me while i am healing."

"you are not mad?"

"why would i be? hey, would you mind if you introduce me to your little friends?"

#twisted wonderland #twisted wonderland imagines #twisted wonderland x reader #twisted wonderland headcanons #twisted wonderland scenarios #twst scenarios #twst imagines #twst headcanons #twst sebek #twst silver #silver twisted wonderland #sebek zigvolt #silver x reader #sebek zigvolt x reader #twisted wonderland sebek #sebek x reader #faeryarchives

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merakiui · 17 days

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Correct if i'm wrong, but isn't Italian Azul Canon?! Cuz i remember reading a post where Azul mentioned that his Mom runs a famous ITALIAN restaurant in the coral reef. I don't know if they did that on purpose so that Azul could fit the Mob boss aesthetic, but still!

Basically, Azul talking dirty to you in Italian isn't far off! 👀

It's definitely implied! One of his Luxe Couture voice lines mentions that his mother grew what was once a "small trattoria" into the popular, well-known restaurant it is today. At the very least, we can assume Mama Ashengrotto's restaurant is Italian-style based on Azul's line about it.

I think it's so fun to consider with the mafia/mob boss vibes the Octavinelle trio has. >:D mermafia my beloveds!!!! Aaaa but then it's also implied that the tweels' "family business" may be some sort of mob/mafia/crime family........ but in my heart, Italian Azul is very much real and true. (´▽`ʃƪ)♡ I want him to say sweet things to me in Italian. <3 oh, to be called all manner of pretty nicknames by him.......

#twisted chit chat

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cursedcola · 2 years

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Synopsis: After attending NRC, our beloved characters suddenly find themselves transported to your world! The thing is, they have no idea where you are and have to make a life for themselves in the meantime. How would they adapt to life on earth? Characters: Everyone! Mix of Sentient AU! and Modern AU! Warnings: None lol. This is for my own enjoyment. Part(s): Heartslabyul, Savanaclaw, Octavinelle, Scarabia, Pomefiore, Ignihyde, and Diasmonia You are here!: Ignihyde

Note: Spoilers for Idia’s background.

Nothing could have prepared the students of NRC for what lied beyond the mirror. A world unlike any of them ever known with magic being virtually non-existent ( or so it appears to the general public). With nothing but the clothes on their backs, falsified basic identification, personal items, and the small bits of knowledge gathered from your vessel Yuu; these young adults have one mission-find the player and stay out of prison. It was time to split up, cover as much ground as possible, and make a life in this unknown world.

Let us see how these fresh minds conform to life on earth, yes?

Ignihyde Residence: Greece!

(I have an obvious bias for this as it is my heritage. No, I don't feel bad about it)

Idia Shroud

Residence: Lipsi, Greece

Owns multiple small properties across the Greek islands. He has a preference for the locations with less tourism and more agricultural life.

Hence why his favorite place to stay is in Lipsi. A small island where at most he has the comfort of seeing the same faces every week when grabbing groceries. His diet has also improved immensely from all the locally produced goods. Well, disregarding all the junk food he sources on his own.

On the island, Idia owns a small "farmhouse" that he built himself. To the average person, it blends in perfectly with the rest of the local homes. He's buried himself deep into the island as well, so his home cannot be found by tourists. No, you physically have to go looking for it.

The outside has the traditional blue and white exterior, but inside? Decked out with the most advanced technological gear. Do NOT underestimate this man's ability to get what he needs. He has his own WIFI service up and running. Everything from the Heating/Cooling system to the stairs that automatically fold inward (to save space) were built and programmed by him. Even his trashcan!

Secluded Island? Check. Best tech? Check. Ortho is happy? Checkaroo. Idia has everything he needs to survive happily.

His house is not the tidiest though. It's not like anyone ever visits him, but still. What if you appear at his door one day? Sucks to suck, because you will be walking over so much sand that he has dragged in yet not cleaned. Also energy drinks, clothes, etc. It's horrible. One time one of the local Yiayia's came to deliver him some baked bread and spanokopita. He nearly had a heart attack when she saw the hovel known as his home and started to lecture him as if he was her own grandson

Something he learned to deal with over time. Ortho was not kidding when he said that Greece values community

Idia wasn't on board with going to Greece in the beginning. Heat? Beaches? Community? Pah. Why couldn't he be placed somewhere more westernized, where he could hide away in a high-rise building somewhere and never come out. If anyone should be surrounded by saltwater it should be the Octavinelle trio - not him!

Which...is exactly why Idia was sent to Greece. Ortho thought this would be the perfect opportunity for his big brother to get out of his shell, and the internet shows that countries in the Mediterranean are highly community oriented! Idia wouldn't be caught dead dancing zorba at a festival or having wine with the local theos and theas as they gossip. But? Perhaps seeing him do his work on the terrace while sipping frappe isn't far out of reach?

Occupation: Software Developer

There is another reason Idia agreed to go to Greece. Out of everyone, he is the best suited to do remote work. The nitty gritty of trying to use technology to locate you. Things that could get him put in jail if caught for privacy violations and data theft. To do this he needs absolute privacy.

He tries to make things quick and track the phone you used to play Twisted Wonderland with. Sadly, life is not that easy and your data is unreachable. Almost like some unspoken force (me. the one writing this) is keeping him from reaching his goal for the sake of their entertainment

There is also the matter of his and Ortho's...'special' features. Crowded places likely will not accept someone with flames for hair. Even if he passes it off as cosplay, what if something is set on fire? Or an idiot tries to touch his hair thinking it is fake? He could be denied access to facilities in highly populated places from the risk. It simply isn't worth it. Not when he can go somewhere tucked away and still be helpful.

Idia blows all tech gurus on earth away. He becomes one of the most sought after hackers, and no one is able to trace his location. To make a living, he only does short-term contract work. He only communicates through warped audio and no one knows of his identity. In all honesty, he becomes filthy rich from the amount of employers throwing contracts at him despite his strict terms. The hush-hush market is strong with this one.

When he first moved into his "farmhouse," he planned on doing his job and never socializing. Food can be ordered in bulk online, and he could pay off one of the locals to leave the packages at his doorstep. He wanted Ortho to stay home with him as well, since the chances of villagers running away and screaming in terror were high. Then the island church would likely get involved and y'know...evil demons yada yada yada because they have pointy teeth and can use their hair to roast a lamb. He watched The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Froyo man convinced him that everyone is close minded.

This does not work out. At all. Unfortunately, people become curious about the new residents that never seem to leave their secluded house to greet their neighbors. It's unheard of! Then they begin to talk, the local children grow curious, and Ortho gets spotted while he's tending to the goat he insisted on keeping as a pet

Surprisingly, they aren't outcasted. The people just view their hair as a weird costume, and label the brothers as interesting foreigners. It's the 21st century, and it takes more than that to frighten someone here. Not the worst outcome? And now they can go walk around the outdoor shops (I.E Ortho drags Idia)

Idia doesn't know when it exactly happened, but he became the island's handy man. It might have been when he installed security cameras for one of the local shops? Anyways, he is always getting requests and accepting them since Ortho insists on being a good neighbor. Yadayada ‘they welcomed us with open arms’ yadayada ‘we have to play nice’ yadayada

Deep down, Idia has begun to like this way of life. He gets is peace, and the people aren't too bad. He becomes a favorite of the elders and is always being sent home with baskets of food whenever he steps into town. It's nice...in moderation

He still dresses very conservatively despite the hot weather, which normally earns him a resounding "what's the matter with you? are you crazy?". He has a large collection of turtle necks, gaming t-shirts, blue jeans, and a singular pair of worn out sneakers. On rare occasions he'll swap the sneakers for sandals (like Birkenstocks) , but that's only if Ortho drags him to walk the coast at night. One of the blacksmiths in the area welds him a metal hairband; which is concerning because don't they think his hair is a costume? He uses it regardless and occasionally ties his hair back.

While living in your world, he takes the opportunity to play all the games you might have experienced growing up. He sources all of the retro systems in attempt to try things that aren't similar to what he sees back in Twisted Wonderland. At one point he notices Ortho start to invite his new friends over. He actually doesn't mind since his brother is beginning to adjust to this new way of living, and he has an entire collection of consoles, board games, etc for them to choose from when hanging out in his home.

It’s easy being in your world. Magicless. It’s boring, but with no magical energy to eat at then his curse is essentially null. Believe it, he has spent so many nights trying to use his magestone with out any luck. Everyone here is equal (at least in being human y’know. No one can fly on a broom) - a normie. He is a normie.

And it’s not as bad as he thought it would be. It’s dull but no one has expectations of him. He can do whatever he wants whenever he wants.

He wonders if things could have different if he was born here. If Ortho…yeah. It’s better that he doesn’t let the thoughts linger or else jealousy might overcome his need to see you. What matters is that his brother has never looked happier than on earth. It’s almost like the boy has found his own family and place (sparking another tinge of jealousy in his older brother)

Over time he becomes less desperate to get off the “forsaken saltwater hell,” and instead hopes that you might be open to letting himself and Ortho stay on earth. With you. As a family.

But not like one of those sickeningly cringeworthy families he’s been forced to see in those telenovas all the yiayia’s watch. Seriously. He is tired of fixing their TVs and getting yelled at if he isn’t on time for their show’s slot on cable

#twisted wonderland #twst #twst x reader #twst imagines #twst scenarios #twisted wonderland x reader #twisted wonderland imagines #twisted wonderland scenarios #ignihyde #idia shroud x reader #twisted wonderland idia shroud #twst idia shroud #idia shroud #ortho shroud #life on earth au

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moonlit-midnight · 1 year

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My heart belongs where your love blooms

Characters: Jade Leech.

Genre/Trope: Romantic Fluff, Best friends to lovers.

Summary: Wherein your best friend confesses his love to you during a late night walk in the Octavinelle hallway.

Warnings: GN!Reader, is an Octavinelle student and is childhood friends with the trio.

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All you ever wanted was to be able to profess your true feelings and voice out your hidden romantic affection to your beloved best friend.

Unfortunately, every time you were almost close to declaring your love, an interruption always occurred.

It was aggravating, but deep down you were hoping that nothing would get in your way next time.

You flopped tiredly on your bed one Monday night, screaming your frustration into your pillow.

God, please let me get this over with and confess in peace.

Once you released your pent up disappointment, you grabbed your phone and let yourself get lost in your music playlist.

Closing your eyes, you leaned back comfortably on the headboard, listening to your favorite songs to block the boisterous noise coming from the students next door.

As the night grew darker, while you continued playing song after song, all you could imagine was slow dancing with Jade in a dim-lit kitchen, clad in an oversized nerdy patterned pajamas, jamming to the best-loved soundtracks.

Goodness gracious! Even amidst your sleepiness, he still occupied your mind.

You were almost close to drifting into dreamland when a faint knock came on your door.

Stretching your arms to shake yourself awake, you rushed to the door and opened it immediately.

You knew that it was no other than Jade.

Nobody knocked politely and visited you late at night except for him.

Your heart raced at the sight that greeted you.

Teal hair in disarray, slightly wrinkled pajamas, drowsy eyes and a soft smile on his chapped lips.

As much as you liked seeing him in dashing and neat clothes, you very much preferred and loved his unruly and disheveled appearance.

“Wow, you look…”

“Like a walking disaster?” Jade suggested playfully.

“Weirdly attractive.” you blurted out shyly, cheeks flecked with a tinge of pink.

“I’m flattered.” A smirk tugged his lips.

“What brings you here?” you asked after regaining your composure.

“Can we take a walk?” He replied in a low voice.

You didn’t miss the little nervousness in his tone and the bashful glint in his entrancing eyes.

“Of course.” you nodded, slipping on your fluffy slippers.

★ —

Once outside your room, you and Jade fell into step with each other, strides unhurried and steady.

You were quiet, and he was quiet too, but it was the comfortable kind of quietness that you grew accustomed to over the years.

“So… what did you want to tell me?”

“Well,” Jade drew a deep breath, staring at your hand in the space between you and him. “I want us to be together.”

“I adore you.” He stated softly, eyes still fixed on your hand hanging on your side.

The next thing he knew, he carefully reached into the small distance between you and him, linking your hands and intertwining your fingers in the most gentle way.

Jade held your hands countless times, but this time it was different.

Rather than just expressing his love through simple words, he also wanted to convey it through actions to make it more meaningful.

You slowed down your pace, so you could look at him.

You knew that he harbored romantic feelings towards you for three years straight, thanks to Floyd and Azul who couldn’t keep their mouths shut about Jade's deep affection for you.

Yet, despite your knowledge of his big crush on you, you still appeared stunned and surprised.

It was a relief hearing it personally from him, and knowing that he genuinely reciprocated your feelings.

“I adore you too.” you echoed his confession, stars dancing in your eyes and lips curled into a warm smile.

“So my brother and Azul weren’t joking when they told me that you’re in love with me.” Jade leaned over, pressing light kisses on your face.

“These dorks. I knew they won’t keep my secret safe.” you chuckled, pulling him into a loving kiss.

★ —

You and Jade Leech had been the best of friends since you were ten.

You were inseparable, always celebrating your happy times together, comforting one another during the hard times, and you constantly had each other’s unwavering support and unfaltering loyalty.

Both of you developed a little crush on each other when you were fifteen, and it blossomed into something more after you and him joined Night Raven College.

You’d been attempting to confess and officially ask him out since last year, but Floyd and Azul were always present to ruin the moment.

Much to your chagrin, they did it on purpose for the sake of teasing and mischief.

Now that you were nearing the end of your third year, everything fell into place at long last.

“Took you so long to declare your love for me, my darling.” Jade laughed softly between kisses.

“At least you got me now.” you giggled giddily, pulling away to catch your breath.

Together you shared a sincere, blissful laughter, the beautiful sound echoing across the empty hallway.

“I always got you.” Jade rested his forehead against yours, relishing the gentle warmth emitting from you.

You loved each other when the winds were calm, and you loved each other too when the ocean waves were wild.

Nothing could stop you from being together because you belong where you’re truly loved.

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pinkskytwst · 1 year

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Octavinelle

Octatrio/Prefect (Yuu,MC,OC) Romantic Poly

One-sided Riddle/Prefect

SCHOOL UNITY: Heartslabyul

“This is workplace harassment, you know.”

Azul let out one of his dramatic gasps, gloved hand placed over his heart as if the Prefect had landed a mortal blow.

“How could you say such a thing, my pearl?” he asked with a liberal tone of offense that he had to internally fight to keep when their beloved human’s expression remained a very unimpressed and very dry glare. “I am a merfolk of my word and I would certainly never break a term of contract, especially for my dearest employee!”

“I never agreed to this.” They said pointedly, crossing their arms over their chest and refusing to cooperate with how Jade was attempting to take their measurements.

“Aa, but you also didn’t NOT agree to it.” Azul said smoothly, flashing a charming smile. “You see, angelfish, your work contract includes the requirement for the approved uniform to be worn each shift that you are to be paid for.”

“This isn’t the uniform! I already HAVE my uniform and it’s not…THIS!” they threw their hands up into the air in frustration.

“You do have a set of our common uniform, yes, but I have come up with a brilliant idea that will help us improve attendance and sales. For these special promotions the uniforms will be…unique.” He said cheerfully, clapping his hands together and ignoring the snickering from Floyd behind them.

“Koebi-chan is going to be even more adorable than usual!” he cackled from his place on the couch where he was flicking through various catalogues and fabric books. “I’ll have to squeeze you even more than normal to handle it!”

“Jade!?” they complained, tugging their arm away from the calmer tweel as he tried to measure their wrist and fingers. “Why are you okay with this? Isn’t it going to be a lot of work for you to make these things?”

“Perhaps,” he replied smoothly, though his eyes couldn’t hide the dark glee he was enjoying from seeing the prefect so flustered and defiant. “But I have found that sewing, while not my favorite hobby, does have it’s own sort of charm. Especially when I will have such a cute model.”

Azul couldn’t hide his chuckle when their lover groaned, dropping their head into their hands and trying to hide the faint blush on their cheeks. They had gotten somewhat used to the tweel’s form of flirting, but thankfully not completely. Thankful for the Octavinelle trio at least. Their blush really was lovely.

“Do not fret, my pearl, you will be compensated handsomely for your part in my sche-plans. If my projections are correct, you will be receiving a ten percent increase for the promotional shifts you work and if the outcome is greater then I will raise it accordingly.” He promised, knowing instantly that he had won them over.

Oh the stubborn human refused outright to let him take care of their living expenses – spouting some nonsense about not wanting the three to think they were with them for financial gain, as if Azul wasn’t willing to do it even if they were – but they wouldn’t argue against pay raises that were fair for work done.

The prefect’s shoulders sagged and they let their hands fall away to turn a pouting but resigned look up at him.

“Thirty percent.” They shot back.

“Fifteen.”

“Twenty-five and not a madol lower. I can see some of the sketches from here and if I’m going to be wearing that in front of the whole school then I’m going to get what I deserve.” They said stubbornly, not realizing that Azul had actually planned for at least forty percent going to the Prefect if he had to.

“Then it’s a deal, my dear.” He nearly purred, almost being able to feel the stacks of madols in his hands that he would be earning with this idea.

He shook their hand before leaning down to place a teasing kiss on the back and then spinning to all but skip to his desk.

“Be sure to run the designs by Vil, won’t you, Jade? He has quite an eye for these things you know and I’m sure he’ll simply ADORE what we have cooked up.”

“And that stalker of his will get the word out quicker than anything!” Floyd cackled.

“Arms out, angelfish.” Jade grinned.

The prefect groaned but gave in.

“Cater, really, there’s no need to pull.” Riddle frowned in consternation, tugging his wrist away from the overexcited ginger who couldn’t stop babbling about this ‘special promotion’ thing that Mostro Lounge had started advertising.

“Ya don’t understand! If we’re not early we won’t be able to find a seat! I can’t miss this kind of photo op! My likes are gonna be through the roof! I wonder if the Prefect will let me get a picture with them.” He rambled with a wide smile as he typed away on his phone at a speed that made Riddle’s mind boggle.

“You’re going to have to have to get behind us!” Ace cackled. “We’re their besties, ya know!”

“We should definitely take pictures since Sebek and Jack couldn’t come.” Deuce agreed with a nod, Grim hanging off his shoulder.

“Well I’m gonna order the biggest tuna dish ever!” the monster said happily, dreaming of the delicious food that was waiting for him.

“I wonder what the theme is going to be.” Epel said thoughtfully from between the two card soldiers. “Vill-senpai has really gotten into the planning once Jade stopped by a few weeks ago. He won’t tell me anything about it though and Rook just giggles and starts spouting poetry no one can understand.”

“Well, we won’t be staying long.” Riddle said firmly. “Midterms are in a few days and all of you need to stay focused on not falling behind.” He ignored the groans from the first years and Cater.

Trey just laughed as they passed through the mirror into Octavinelle dorm grounds and patted his friend on the shoulder.

“I’m sure they will do fine. This will be a good stress relief for everyone.” He said, trying to ease some of the housewarden’s annoyance at being dragged along.

Of course, he gave the excuse of needing to ensure that the others didn’t go overboard, but it was impossible to miss how he caved once he heard it involved their Ramshackle Prefect.

“Perhaps but-“

The group paused when they saw the entrance to the restaurant was decorated with roses and various displays that definitely gave off a ‘Heartslabyul’ vibe but with a distinct elegance that spoke of Azul’s influence.

“What is this ‘theme’ supposed to be?” Riddle questioned as Cater gasped and rushed forward through the other students in line to enter and began taking pictures both of the entrance and himself as well with them in the background.

Epel blinked and looked around in confusion as they entered, the Queendom of Hearts décor continuing on farther.

“I don’t know, Vil just said something about ‘school spirit’ and ‘loyalty’.” He shrugged.

“Yeah, the fliers the twins were passing out just said Heartslabyul gets a ten percent discount tonight on top of the ticket promotion.” Ace said, grinning as he looked around at the rather packed lounge – mostly by familiar red, white, and black uniforms.

“Oh hey! Jade-senpai!” Deuce said suddenly, waving his arm at the tall vice-housewarden.

The eelmer’s calm smile widened just a bit as he walked in their direction, giving a polite bow.

“Welcome to Mostro Lounge, Housewarden Riddle. We were hoping you would be joining us this evening. Azul was quite positive that you would enjoy yourself. Might I show you all to a table?” He said, looking quite different in the black suit, black striped shirt, and blood red tie and gloves. There was a single white rose in his lapel pocket.

Riddle gave the tall – TOO TALL! – eelmer a distrusting glare but gave in finally at Cater’s very insistent begging.

“Very well.” He sighed, shooting a harsher glare at Ace when the boy gave a little cheer and pumped his fist.

“So what’s all this about!?” Cater asked excitedly, holding up his phone to record Jade’s answer.

Jade chuckled smoothly as he led the group through the crowd of students towards a large table near the center of the room that had obviously been reserved for the Heartslabyul housewarden. The décor was a bit more elaborate without being gaudy and everything was set up to the Heartslabyul rules.

“Why, Azul wishes to give back to the school, of course.” He said, even pulling the chair at the end out for Riddle. “After so much has happened he’s wanted to strengthen our bonds as NCR students and help to share the diverse cultures of our dorms with all on campus. It really is quite a shame, after all, that there is so many interesting traditions and styles that the other houses only barely get a peek at.”

Riddle glared again but did take the seat offered, looking around the room and noticing that while there WERE many Heartslabyul students there were quite a lot from the other dorms as well, even a couple from Ignihyde who were congregating in a corner. While it wasn’t like the houses completely segregated themselves from each other, friendships across dorms were less common than among dormmates and clubs. Now, though, there were more students intermingling, particularly with the Heartslabyul students than normal. Azul’s plan was obviously working.

“I suppose…if it means that more students will be able to experience a piece of our traditions…then it is fine.” He finally conceded. “But I will have none of our Queen’s etiquette broken! They may not be under my purview but-“

“Fret not, Housewarden Riddle.” Jade assured him before the red head could work himself up into a lecture. “Azul has scoured your exhaustive collection of rules and made adjustments to both cutlery and the menu accordingly.”

Riddle glared, still not trusting the octomer in the slightest but had to give in when it really did seem like everything was being handled well and with respect.

“Very well.” He finally agreed, making Jade’s grin widen to show the sharp, shark-like teeth.

“Then please, enjoy yourselves and I will send your server right over.”

Trey sent Riddle a comforting smile as the other boys all began looking through the menus and chattered away at the options available. All had a Heartslabyul flare but were different enough to be a special treat for even those of the dorm.

“You shouldn’t worry so much, Riddle. It’s just dinner. It’s not like Azul is tricking us into a contract. We’ll even get to see…the…oh, my.”

Riddle blinked when Trey’s gaze moved past and settled on something behind him.

Expecting a trap of some king, Riddle snapped his head around.

Instantly his face burst into a brilliant crimson.

“Welcome to Mostro Lounge, everyone! I’ll be your server today so please let me know if there’s anything I can do for you.” The Prefect chirped.

Riddle wasn’t even capable of forming thoughts let alone respond.

“Whoa! What do they got you dressed up in?” Ace cackled, leaning around Deuce to take in their friend’s ‘uniform’.

“Whatever do you mean, Ace? This is the Queendom of Hearts, after all. Isn’t it only proper for the Queen to be served by his most loyal servant?” They smiled sweetly, one of the fluffy white rabbit ears peaking out of their hair flicking slightly.

Riddle almost swallowed his tongue.

“You’re the Queen’s right hand rabbit!” Cater cried in delight, jumping from his chair and zooming to their friend’s side to start taking pictures.

The Prefect only smiled and even did a few poses in the detailed uniform. Red and black puffed shorts that would have been utterly indecent in Riddle’s eyes if it wasn’t for the cream-colored tights pattered with dark red, lace detail along the thighs and card suit symbols trailing down the length of their legs to the black and gold heels. A cream, black and gold corset vest sat over a red silk shirt with a large cream bow around their neck. The tails of the shirt were cut specifically to frame the white bunny tail set at the base of their spine and twitched every now and then as the ears did – showing they were either magical or electronic.

And sitting in the middle of their bow was a rose that was brighter red than the rest of the outfit.

A red matching the exact shade of Riddle’s hair.

Riddle felt like his heart was going to break out of his chest when the Prefect turned their sparkling gaze and smile on him. WERE THEY WEARING LIPSTICK!?

“Since you are a VIP customer, Riddle-sama-“ Oh my sweet seven. “-I’ll be seeing to your every need. Please don’t hesitate to call on me whenever you like. I’m at your beck and call. Now, what would everyone like to start with for drinks?”

Riddle wasn’t going to survive this.

“You are an evil man, Azul.” The Prefect said when they dropped onto the couch in his office at the end of the night, throwing their legs into Jade’s lap with a groan. “And I want thirty-five percent.”

The octomer chuckled from his place at his desk, counting the stacks of madol that had flooded in that night with glee.

“Of course, my pearl. I should reward your acting skills, after all. You far exceeded my expectations.” He said, looking over to their lover as Jade gently removed the heels from their feet to set aside and began massaging their aching limbs.

The Prefect let out a soft moan that was far more distracting than they intended, and closed their eyes to relax and be pampered after their hard work. Jade’s fingers really were something else.

“Yeah, yeah, well don’t expect that level of schmoozing all the time.” They warned. “You’re just lucky that it’s fun to make Riddle-senpai blush so much.”

“Isn’t it!?” Floyd cackled as he skipped into the room, draping himself over the back of the couch and tugging their human up into an awkward but enthusiastic kiss before dropping them back on the pillows. “And don’t worry! I taught the catfish from Savanaclaw to keep his hands to himself.”

“Yes, I do apologize for that, my dear.” Jade said. “I knew that table was going to be difficult and I shouldn’t have sent you to them. It won’t happen again.”

The Prefect hoped that the guy still HAD hands.

“It’s fine.” They waved it off, repositioning themself better on the pillows. “I was expecting that to happen eventually.” They admitted.

There was a beat before Jade gave a low chuckle.

“Fufufu…I see, so that is why you requested the heals to be reinforced.”

“They are called ‘stiletto’ heels for a reason. No one enjoys having a shoe puncture through their foot.” They answered with a yawn.

Hearing the guy’s squeal had been pretty satisfying.

Jade must have thought so too with how his hands were wandering.

“Be that as it may, we will take steps for such incidents to be prevented in the future.” Azul assured them, his brow furrowing at the one memory of the night that was less than pleasing.

The Prefect just nodded with their eyes closed, knowing that their lovers would handle it even if they were perfectly capable of doing it themself.

“Just don’t forget my bonus.”

Azul couldn’t help but chuckle, watching as their human allowed Jade to maneuver them and divest them of the different pieces of the costume until they were only left in the silk shirt. He let his gaze trace over the lines and curves of their legs that still draped across Jade’s lap as the eelmer calmly folded each piece and set them aside.

Remembering how vicious their smile had been when they broke that brute’s foot.

Sometimes it was impossible for him not to imagine what their little angelfish would be like as a merfolk. How beautiful their fins would be…or tentacles. He loved them exactly as they were but it was such a shame that the chance for such a devastatingly being to be trapped on land.

But they wouldn’t be trapped forever.

Azul had plans for that as well.

Glancing down at the madol stacked around him and the piles of paperwork that he still needed to do, he allowed himself a chance to celebrate their success and swiftly gathered and locked everything in his vault before making his way over to the sofa and bending down to gather the Prefect in his arms.

They obligingly wrapped their arms around his neck, knowing that their weight was nothing to the octomer, and laid their head against his shoulder.

“If you’re scheming something, you’d better be ready to do all the work because I deserve a pillow princess night.” They said blandly, causing Floyd to cackle and jump to his feet.

“Koebi-chan is so cute when they get demanding.” He teased, grinning when the Prefect stuck their tongue out at him over Azul’s shoulder.

“Of course, dearest, anything you wish.” Azul smiled, not even bothering to act like they had to make deals anymore to get anything they wanted from him.

After all, there was only one contract that he was working to convince them to accepting in the future and there was still an empire he needed to build first.

Only the best for their angelfish.

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Did Azul place Riddle's table in the middle of the Lounge so that it would maximize everyone's view of the Prefect?

Yes.

Is he jealous that practically the whole school has a crush on their Angelfish?

Also yes.

Will that stop him from taking advantage of that fact while also rubbing in how the Prefect was with them?

Not at all.

Hope you guys like it! Dedicated to my sis who thinks our octotrio works best with a little prefect right in the middle.

Once I get my AO3 page set up I'll cross post these so that they'll be easier to find.

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dotster001 · 2 years

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Enemies to Lovers part Four of however many it takes for my coworker to Love Vil, by God, stop being stubborn

Summary: Azul kidnapped Vil to offer you a job?

A/N: okay, I'm so excited about next week's part of this lmao. Haven't started writing it yet, but hopefully when you get to the end you'll see why I'm so pumped

Part one. Part Two. Part Three. Part Five. Part Six. Part Seven. Part Eight. Part Nine. Part Ten. Epilogue.

You couldn't believe it. Azul kidnapped Vil just so he could offer you a job. It couldn't be good whatever he was about to offer.

"What kind of job?" You said, trying to appear as calm as possible.

"I'm glad you asked!" Azul pulled out several pieces of paper and placed them in front of you. "You see, dear prefect, we have spent the first half of our summer break undoing what you did. We cannot have your dorm for the second location of the Mostro lounge. That's fine. We moved forward, and purchased some space. We've had a building team on it, and are expecting it to be up and running by the second week of the new school year."

"What does this have to do with me? Or Vil for that matter, you literally could have just called me, I'd probably have shown up."

You heard Jade snickering, and Floyd giving what sounded like a pouty hmph. You chose to ignore them.

"What this has to do with you, dear prefect, is I need a manager at the second branch. You've proved yourself more than capable, despite your magical…limitations." He gave a smirk and pushed his glasses up his nose. "As to why Schoenheit is here, well, if you don't know, it's not my place to say."

Cryptic bastard.

"There's gotta be a catch," you said skeptically.

"I'm quite offended that you think so!" He didn't look offended at all. "I make it my business to hire good workers, and you happen to be one of them. We are prepared to offer you a salary at least double that of your current job, as well as help renovating your dorm. No worker of mine will live in a condemned death trap."

You bit your lip, thinking. It sounded too good a deal to be true. You looked at Vil, who just rolled his eyes. So helpful you thought.

"Alright, you win," you said, "but I want a back out clause in my contract just in case things go wrong."

"But of course!" Azul drafted up a contract, then handed you a pen. Once you signed, he extended his hand to you, and you shook it.

"It's a deal."

….

"956, 957, 958"

"Vil I'm sorry! If I'd known you were one of those psychos who brushed their hair 1000 times, I swear I wouldn't have messed it up! Just forgive me already!"

"965, 966, 967,"

You put on your best angry face, stood on your tip toes, and messed up his hair again.

"Gah! Why do you do these things!" He dropped the brush in exasperation.

You couldn't help but giggle. "It's fun to tease you," your face took on a more serious look. "Hey, I'm sorry you got caught up in all that."

Vil gave you a thin smile. "Do you really think the twins could take me down? Please," he rolled his eyes. "I was curious what they wanted, so I let them 'kidnap' me."

You suddenly felt angry. "You jerk! I was worried to death about you, and you just willingly went with them? You scared the shit out of me!"

"There's no need to be so upset, my sweet potato."

Was he… giggling? Seriously? He was giggling at your angst!

"Vil Schoenheit, you are an absolute jerk!"

He giggled again. His giggle was so sweet. He placed his hands on your shoulders, and gave them a reassuring squeeze.

"Would you prefer if I say I was actually kidnapped, and that I have you to thank for being my savior?"

"Yes," you muttered with a pout.

He cupped your face and squished your cheeks together, making your pout protrude even more.

"Thank you, My beloved Y/N, for saving me from the evil Octavinelle trio," he said with mock bravado.

Suddenly, you were very aware of how he was holding (squishing) your face. Then you noticed how close he stood, and how beautiful his relaxed smile was. You could feel your face burning so you pulled away.

"Anytime. You can make it up to me by taking tomorrow off so we can spend time in the spa," you looked at him, and saw his smile falter a little, "Unless you're scared of a little relaxation?"

He scoffed. "Of course not. I will speak to my manager about it immediately."

….

You were getting a pedicure while Vil was getting massaged. You recognized the masseuse as the one that helped with your back. As she continued Vil's massage you over heard,

"How's that shoulder doing, hun?"

"It's fine," Vil groaned.

"Wait, what's wrong with your shoulder?" You asked.

"Nothing. Early in my career I injured it on set. Instead of getting it looked at I kept trying to work through it. Our darling Angela here helped me work through the worst of it, but whatever I did to it, never fully recovered. It bothers me now and then, which is why she's on our home staff."

"Is that why you made me get my back fixed early?" You asked.

"Mhm." Vil hummed.

The masseuse, who you now knew was named Angela, finished up with Vil, and he joined you for his own pedicure.

He looked so relaxed. So at peace.

"I think you should take more days off," you said.

"Why?" He snorted. "I thought you learned your lesson after we went to the beach to 'relax'."

That had been so long ago, you had almost forgotten. But you couldn't let one failed experience get you down. You would get him to relax.

"You are definitely overworking yourself." You said. "If you want me to not overdo it, then you have to practice what you preach."

"Are you threatening me by telling me you're going to overwork yourself?"

"Is it working?" You giggled.

Vil sat quietly for a moment and then sighed heavily.

"I will schedule one day a week for the rest of the summer where you will lead a relaxation session for me. In exchange, at the end of the summer there is an awards show. I have been invited as an audience member, even though I haven't been in any films recently, and I need a plus one." He stared pointedly at you. "That will be you. Do we have a deal?" He smirked.

You did your best Azul impression, "It's a deal."

….

On their first "relaxation day" Vil arrived at your door at the crack of butt. He had knocked heavily on the door, waking up both you and Grim, leading Grim to start yelling at both of them.

By the time you were actually able to answer the door, you were already debating quitting before you had started. Then you saw Vil standing patiently at your door, trying to hold back his excitement. The poor man needed to learn to relax, and by God you were going to help him.

"Alright, sweet potato. What are we doing today?" He asked.

"Well, I was thinking we could go on a hike and have a picnic at the end."

"Excellent, I assume you are almost ready?" He asked with a smirk.

"Yeah, yeah, I won't be long," you groaned.

Once you were ready, you went out on your hike, all alone except for nature. Vil used the opportunity to playfully quiz you on ingredients you'd used for potions that he had taught you. He was beaming with pride that you got all of them right, and your heart fluttered that that smile was just for you.

They chose a place to have the picnic. Once they were both settled on the ground, you pulled out the food, which was just sandwiches, really, but the piece de resistance was the apple pie you had found at the bakery near your job.

Vil let out a satisfied hum as he ate his slice, "I think, for our next relaxation day, we should make one of these."

"A pie?" You questioned.

"Mhm. I've never really had the opportunity to just bake something," he said, violet eyes looking at you with a sweet innocence.

"Alright, next week then…"

….

Over the next week, you had received more information about your new job at the secondary location of Monstro lounge, and Vil had gone out to do…whatever it was he did. You tooootally didn't care. Nope. Not at all.

You'd forgotten all about the promise to bake on relaxation day. Vil hadn't.

Just as on the previous week, he was at your door bright and early. This time though, Grim was much more excited, considering you wouldn't be going outside, and you would be working with his favorite thing…food.

The entire time you were baking, you found yourself mesmerized by Vil's every movement. You realized this was probably second nature to him, considering potions were not so different from baking. He sliced the apples as though cutting through butter, he mixed the crust with trained movements, and he baked it to perfection. He was just so….

"Perfect," Vil said, eyeing the finished product. He glanced at you, eyes flashing with something you couldn't pick up. "Thank you for doing this with me."

"You did most of the work," you laughed.

He smirked, and looked away, humming as though he knew a secret.

….

The next week, you had learned your lesson, and we're up early. However, things were different when he came to your door.

"We have to change our plans today. The time has come to pick the new Pomefiore housewarden. I think you should come with me."

You tilted your head in confusion, "why?"

"Because, Epel is up for the running, and I'm sure he could use his favorite people for support." He turned to leave, before looking back at you. "Text Deuce and tell him we'll pick him up on the way."

Tag list: @stygianoir @da-disappointment

#twisted wonderland #twisted wonderland x reader #vil schoenheit x reader #vil schoenheit #vil x reader #twst vil

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cerealmonster15 · 2 months

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Ummmmmmmm ok listen hear me out wait wait shhhh listen. Ok. Remember how the other day I unearthed and exposed my twst fankids chart I made with my friend like 2+ years ago. Well too bad bc I was thinking about it for a while after and how I was missing the beloved riddle/azul combo -> I always loved how heartslabyul and octavinelle both have trios of besties that are composed of a housewarden, vice housewarden, and a guy who is neither of those but always by their side and basically an honorary co vice house warden anyway 😌 -> a second gen trio would be so cute -> I already like riddle/azul and trey/jade (there was already a trey/jade kid on the chart but my friend made her. And I wanted to make a fresh trio as a specific unit) -> furthering my agenda that cater and Floyd should hang out -> also….

I think the concept of cater/floyd could be potentially REALLY funny and shocking to their peers and tbh also themselves lol. And who am I if not a curator of Sillies 🧍

#I don’t even know how to begin tagging this 🧍 ummmm #azurido #treyjade #…. I don’t know what cater and Floyd are called.#flokei probably lol #twisted wonderland #twst #cereal tries to draw #twst oc #I’ve been marinating this concept since yesterday lol #I doodled out a bunch of ideas first #then lunch break today I drew this #VERY FAST BC I WAS RUNNING OUT OF TIME!!!!!!#and my neck started hurting so bad but I had to get it out of my system!!!!#anyway I think riddle and azul specifically #would be so shocked about cater/floyd they would nearly pass out lol #riddle: cater we neee to get you to a hospital you are unwell #azul: i am already calling an ambulance #please it would be so funny #maybe they’d do it for the bit at first and then actually fall in love like the fanfictions #idk don’t think too hard about it LOL ok ummm #I have not named their children yet or decided dorms but #I was thinking about that and their dynamics. teehee #but I’m busy I have to go back to work no more doodling rn bye !!!

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urstruly-ghst · 2 years

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hey I just wanted to say hi 👋 I've been a fan for a while now and I really love your work, and I'm also here to request if you don't mind 🏃

: the octavinelle trio with an mc that treats deuce and ace like their brothers and are as equally chaotic as they are. mmm. to make it easier on you it's with them asking why the mc wants to help the one braincell trio so bad and mc just replies with "they're like my brothers, i lost mine back in my world because I neglected them and i don't plan to make the same mistake"

sorry it's so long and elaborate HSJSNSJSJJ have a nice day ✨ oh yeah, gn!mc if that's okay with you

note : i am sorry for not updating, i got sick while finishing my finals! either way, prepare for some uploads <3! and to the lovely person who sent the ask, i am very thankful for your support!

octa-trio !

octavinelle !

The octa-trio are tightknit, cunning, and intelligent. Close ever since childhood days. They are very known in their realm. They understand each other, and they balance each other very well. So, imagine their shock when they see a friend group formed as close as they are not long ago.

The quadruplet guppies, as Flloyd would lovingly call them, were something they note as odd. How can anyone be that close with such dedication to a practical stranger? It would be fine if you bonded like them, magic and to rise, but to their surprise, you just click.

For you, it wasn’t just that. Azul and the rest don’t understand that sentiment because they see things their way, not yours. So, while you ensured the trio was safe, you decided to quell their curiosity over a pile of contracts.

“Oh, shrimpy! Just in time, take a seaaaatt!” Floyd said as he peeked out from the VIP section of Mostro Lounge. He drawled out the word seat teasingly, happy that you came on your own volition to their territory. It means you trust them enough!

“Yes, yes, do take a seat. Do you want a drink? A snack or anything?” Jade chimed in as he saw you enter the room. He was chatting with Azul as he sorted out some contracts. You stare at the massive pile, wondering how people fall for such a fallacy. You have seen what they did to Deuce and Ace, so you wonder how one wants to fall in line for them?

“Prefect, staring at the contracts, huh? I promise none of this tall pile has the name of your beloved trio.”, Azul teased, breaking you from your train of thought. You nod, unsure how to react. You were still hostile over what can they do. Though your bond with them improved, Azul and the twins were powerful and influential; anything can happen.

The time ticked on. Jade and Floyd were on either side of Azul, towering and creating such a presence for you. Azul was staring fondly at you, curious at your silence when you offered to explain to them clearly why you care so much for your friends. On the other hand, you were nervous and unsure if you could make such a revelation to someone who had caused some harm.

Protective of what can happen next, will they use this specific information against you? The life of your friends was important for you. They were a candle in this dark, idiotic and impulsive world, but that fresh air of life made you attached to them.

They were a breath of life when you thought your life was over. You aren’t planning to drown in the darkness soon.

“That look is a look, shrimpy, Ehhh? Don’t you trust us?” Floyd said with a bit of hurt in his tone. You raised an eyebrow, curious as to why they assume the trust you have, before shaking your head.

“I do trust you all; many times would I gleefully throw my being towards you... But this information is hard to disclose. I don’t know what you would do with it.”

“Prefect, our care for you extends to the guppies you surround yourself in. We know the struggle of maintaining a friendship. Our trio is established in care and other things.” Jade said, trying to ease you into understanding that you needn’t worry about what’s to come.

“I… I lost my brothers. Back in my world, I was negligent... To their needs... Wants.. ”, you mumbled, heart feeling heavier as memories of your beloved family flash in your mind. Everything is vivid, and you remember things too well to disregard them.

“I feel like this conversation is something I can’t share yet. Not yet.” You said quietly, all the while the trio watched silently. They all share a look, none speaking a word; too scared they would step beyond a line.

“Deuce and Ace alongside Grim remind me so much of them. They are like this one new chance. I badly want to fulfill their needs and wants because it feels like… a new chance, y’know?” You tell them, twiddling your fingers, hoping this tension would dissipate quickly. It was a suffocating silence, too quiet.

“So, this is more than just attachment. This delves into a personal matter,” Azul says, his hand on his chin while he nods affirmingly. Jade nodded in agreement, and Floyd was staring in shock; you could see he was itching to hug you.

“Oh! Shrimpy!” Floyd wailed, holding you close to him, pouting as he patted your head gently. You feel happy that Floyd always made an effort to break the tension. He reads you and others a bit too well, but you take it with gratitude whenever he does this comfort.

“We see now. No wonder you are so protective over the three. It is like a parallel to us, bonding over some grievances. Prefect, with our words, we promise that no harm will befall from our hands. You have our graces. Oh, and don’t worry. This is sensitive information; our lips are sealed… Want a contract to make sure?” Azul said, teasing you at the end, making everyone laugh lightly. Even with the grievances and tense atmosphere, the trio understood you no longer want to endure the vivid feelings of the past.

You were their friend. Even if the friendship was something born from a not-so-pleasant timing, it was a friendship. While it won’t guarantee that you would be safe from the harms of Twisted Wonderland, they’ll assure that they would catch your troubles.

#twisted wonderland #twisted wonderland x reader #twst x reader #azul ashengrotto x reader #twst azul #azul ashengrotto #twst jade #jade leech x reader #jade leech #twst floyd #floyd leech x reader #floyd leech #octavinelle #twst octavinelle

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yan-lorkai · 4 months

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If I remember correctly, you stated a while back the the Pomefiore trio are your favorite characters from Twisted Wonderland. With the events and main story releases since, has the list of your favorite characters changed any?

I can't see anyone taking pometrio's place tbh, I love them a lot. And when I said a lot it is in fact a lot, as much as there are stars in the sky - why does this sound as something Rook would say? lol. Though accompanying chapter 7, Diafam is really making my heart go ▶️⏫⏪🔽🔼◀️⏬⏯️⏩🔼 at every update! Also Yan!Mal-Mal is so fine and interesting (⁠๑⁠♡⁠⌓⁠♡⁠๑⁠)

Let's see, right now, if I had to rank my favorites it would be like this: Pomefiore →⁠ Ignyhide → Diasomnia → Octavinelle → Savanaclaw → Scarabia → Heartslabyu

Which it's funny because initially it was like this: Octavinelle → Savanaclaw → Heartslabyu → Diasomnia → Scarabia → Ignyhide → Pomefiore

(I used to have the biggest crush on Azul and Jade, I still have sometimes. Also Ruggie, my beloved, if he was real I would spoil him sm ngl)

I'm rambling now, so to answer this shortly: Pometrio remain as my favorites and they'll fight anyone who gets too close to claim their place. But also look at them, they're so whslwbsleb *makes grabby hands while giggling and kicking my feets*

#i also liked honest fellow from the new event #not enough to make me start writing for fim but he was pretty interesting I think #rollo as well #lorkai answer #*･゜ﾟ anon ask

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angelizs · 2 years

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Any thoughts on Floyd? I personally think he’s a lot more of a 3 dimensional character than the NRC students think he is! He’s ironically seen as the scariest out of the Octavinelle trio but in certain scenes like in Chapter 3 of the Anthology comic where he tries to reassure Riddle that he’s still a good person despite what he did while overblotted or in his dorm vignette where he makes trades with things clearly holding less value than what he currently has just because the other person seems to need it he seems much more thoughtful and kind. He can be a nice person but he always says he’s only doing it because he’s bored almost making it seem like he has a fear of showing kindness with others. Sorry for the ramble I just think he’s interesting personality wise

hii anon!! and oF COURSE I DO HE'S MY LITTLE SCRUNKLY MY DENTINHO DE TUBARÃO MY BELOVED BLORBO!!!

I agree anon, he definetly is! may I add to your examples: Floyd's labwear vignette, in which he helps Ace and Deuce to master the color changing spell! (it's very cute so if you haven't seen it yet, I suggest you take a look at it!)

NO NEED TO APOLOGIZE I LOVE TO HEAR YOUR THOUGHTS!!! feel free to send an ask anytime and ramble as much as you want!

since you asked for my thoughts, here they come:

same fair warning as the Idia post: this is my opinion and it might not be 100% right, anyone is allowed to disagree!

anon, you're so right, Floyd is such an interesting character! all of Octavinelle are, which is why I get the impression they have the most content in fandom, alongside other popular choices like Leona and Malleus. now get ready, because I have MANY thoughts on him and you just gave me the opportunity to ramble about them in a silver plater.

I think the thing with Octavinelle is that they are very complex, so naturally their interesting personalities and dynamics attract a lot of fandom attention, myself included! although this complexity also can lead to some misunderstandings and many different interpretations.

going along with your line of thought, I think he's the least scary of the trio, depending on how you view it. Azul seems to agree, as in Beans Day he comments how Jade is the scarier twin, since you never know what he's thinking, while Floyd makes his thoughts clear as day (or something along this lines). I personally agree with this, Floyd is very honest with his intentions, if he wants to hurt someone he'll just outright say it and threaten them, giving plenty of body signals. Jade and Azul are not like that at all, making them more dangerous due to never knowing what angle they are planning or what's going on in their minds.

I can see why the students think he's so scary tho! Floyd's squeezes can hurt quite a lot depending on how he does them, I think in chapter 3 a student even passes out because of it? not only that, but his constant mood swings and unpredictability are also very nerve racking and unsettling, as I think I'd have a hard time trying to deal with someone like this in real life, especially as I appreciate some predictability in order to know how to act around people without stepping over any boundaries, so I feel I'd be walking on eggshells around him lol

of course, he isn't all scary! he looks like it even when he's on his happier moods because of his pre-existing reputation and his loudness and lack of personal space, so people don't try to get close to him and actually see his other sides. I feel he'd be a fun friend to have around, because he's always up to something, and since I love physical affection I wouldn't mind much his hugs. (as long as they aren't his deathly squeezes. I like to keep my lungs intact thank you very much.)

another thing about him is that besides his more scary side, he can be quite cute! his laugh is seriously serotonin inducing, he likes to play around and to dance and to experiment new colorful clothes and to have a good time! he's not an "uwu innocent baby", but he's not a "crazy maniac bastard" either. Floyd can be scary when he wants to and he can be cute when he wants to.

I really like his dorm uniform vignette, I think it's a good example of his nature! he gets things because he wanted to at the time, and that's all there is to it. I don't think he had a personal kind motive behind his trades, just that he wasn't using one thing and if he could trade it for another, then why not? tho it's very interesting how at the end, he did it all to get what Azul wanted (at least inicially, he kinda forgot about it halfway through)

Floyd is, at my point of view, very free, as he doesn't care much about other people's opinions about him or about his grades or about his unique magic or anything really, as long as he's having a good time at the moment. The only thing he's tied to are his own whims, as only Floyd could ever stop himself. I feel like he does things sometimes because he's bored, yes, but sometimes simply because he felt like doing it at the time, so he did. (sometimes I wish I could think like him honestly, it would save me a lot of headache!)

he can definetely be a nice person! like all students at NRC, while they have a tendency to be assholes most of the time, every single one of them can be nice and good! I do like your interpretation of him being afraid of showing vulnerability, such as kindness, something others can easily exploit and he'd know very well about it, since both under the sea and at NRC people take advantage of each other at the drop of a hat. I've seen people think that this boredoom and extreme mood swings of his are masks so he doesn't have to do things he doesn't want. if he wants to escape a situation, he'll say he's bored and leave, simple like that. if he wants to help someone, he'll say he was bored and didn't have anything better to do. I can definetly see it!

in my point of view, I think he genuinely does have his mood swings, one time he'll be super excited about something and in the next he just... won't. I don't think they are without a motive tho, there's always something that triggers it, like if things get repetitive or don't go the way he wanted them to. a way to put him in a especially bad mood would be to try to control him, that's when he's definetly not going to do anything he's asked of. just leave him be and do things on his own way and he'll comply (if he feels like it).

he's most definetly capable of being thoughtful and kind, as Floyd is not dumb at all, he understands other people's emotions and how he affects them very well. hell, he even takes pleasure in scaring them sometimes, so obviously he's very aware. tho he won't just come and do something out of the kindness of his heart, he can do things because he wanted to help or to have something to do. he could just disobey Azul's every comand at any time, but he doesn't, and that shows how far his respect for him goes. he doesn't bend himself over every single wish of Azul's either, oftentimes just not showing up to work or doing his job in a lackluster manner. it all depends on how he's feeling really.

TL;DR: Floyd is such an interesting and multifaceted character! he's much more than the scary image the NRC students have of him and can show many different sides, depending on his mood! he's my little weirdo meow meow, thank you anon for sharing your thoughts with me!

Extra: here are some links for Floyd content you might like! his character fact sheet, that shows a lot of curiosities about him, this analysis Raven has made some time ago, that I agree a lot on (as you can see), and this youtube video that I LOVE it's my little serotonin machine!

#tea time #don't lose your head #THANK YOU SO MUCH ANON I HAD SO MUCH FUN PUTTING MY FLOYD THOUGHTS TOGETHER LIKE THIS #he's so interesting I love my little blorbo #anon if you have any more thoughts on any character feel free to send them! I'll appreciate it greatly #Bee is insane about a fictional character on main once more

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TWST Fic "Her Ivory Crown": Chapter 10

Ok so first thing's first-

This is the last chapter I'll repost today/tonight. But more importantly - this is a REDUX chapter (cue fanfare) because when I originally wrote this chapter two years ago holy shi-, it was before two of my OCs that are near and dear to my heart were fully developed.

This was a horrible mistake that needed to be retroactively corrected so I went back and added a bit more of a proper introduction in the chapter for my beloved, my wonderous...Luna and Cowrie Cerith *chef kiss*

I present to you readers that have already experienced this and the sequel story and any new readers, the new-new Chapter 10 of 'Her Ivory Crown'. Enjoy~

Ch. 10: Conflict of Interests

Jade and Floyd circled about through the crowd for the third time, the first two times being for patrol for troublemakers and this time being for a "casual stroll" meant to make sure all of the booth pick ups were going off without any problems. Part of the deal Elise had made was that a nice percentage of the profits from each photo booth and the merchandise booths would go directly to Azul and therefore add to the NRC's festival sales numbers in exchange for the support Azul and the rest of Octavinelle had provided to make all of this possible so last minute. While there technically wasn't a rule against two schools joining forces, it was frowned upon as an unfair advantage. Therefore, this part of the operation had to be done discreetly so no one else would suspect any foul play. Just like how no one suspected that the props, photography, and booths were all set up by the highly resourceful Octavinelle dorm itself. Or that Manari Ali and her vice dorm leader, Jinnah Safiri, were both given a magic booster so that they could not only create but perfectly replicate each of the outfits (minus a few additions) and the backgrounds for the photosets perfectly using their own magic. A much faster and efficient method than making everything by hand. Or if anyone did suspect, they understood the no-snitching policy that was very prominent on Night Raven's campus that was now being extended to their female guests. Jade quietly observed other assigned members of his dorm sneaking into each girl's booth, picking up the prepared envelopes the girls had ready for them and then casually disappearing into the crowd to pass them along to an eagerly awaiting Azul. There was nothing to report aside from the fact that the girls were keeping their side of the contract with ease. So far the results were even better than they or the Octavinelle trio had expected but even so...Floyd was feeling irritated. Jade had already had to stop him from being too rough with some other students that were getting a bit too touchy with the girls trying to hand out tickets. To be fair, Jade did wait a couple of minutes before stepping in. Something about not wanting to scare the girls too badly. Floyd just yawned and pouted at his brother, "Hey Jade...how long do we gotta keep doing this? Everything is going to Star Fishie's plan...it's booooring..."

Jade just smiled at his twin and patted him on the shoulder, "Hang in there, Floyd. We just need to make one more round," the more composed twin noticed that they were almost at the Octavinelle booth and grinned, showing his teeth, "unless you'd like to see to this one personally? I believe they might have an opening for us..."

Floyd looked just in time to see Elise's own 'twins' walking to the top of the stairs at the front of their line. The two girls give him and his brother playful, inviting looks after the petite one whispered something to taller vixen-like girl. While Night Raven had the Leech brothers, Sacred Crown had the Cerith sisters. The elder sister, Luna, was dressed as Jade, appropriate since she was also the Cerulamare vice dorm leader. Luna had molten sharp gold eyes that were warm and sultry and long, pin straight, silken black hair with tiny flecks of gold throughout. Cowrie, the younger sister, was much shorter and more petite with choppy ragdoll, matching black hair and sleepy baby blue eyes. She was dressed as Floyd, which given her spunky attitude also seemed appropriate. They were mermaids too, apparently. One was rumored to be on a mandatory singing ban due to a 'siren song' incident that put Sacred Crown's campus on lock down for about two months. They weren't sure which sister it was, but the twins had been warned to approach both of them with a healthy amount of caution just in case. Floyd heard the warning but wasn't slowed down in the slightest, not when 'Star Fishie' and her crew just got all the more interesting! Jade could only follow his twin with an amused sigh as Floyd made a b-line towards the two girls, completely ignoring all the other boys already in line.

"Welcome Leech Brothers~" the two girls chimed in melodic unison, "Princess Elise will see you now," the sisters smiled sweetly at the brothers, ignoring all the complaints coming from the boys in line who didn't know any better than to keep their mouths shut. They learned pretty fast once Floyd gave him this signature about-to-snap look, however. The sisters took the arm of the brother they represented and led them up the steps to their own Miss Ashengrotto who looked very pleased at their arrival.

"Well if it isn't my favorite twins! No offense, girls."

The two sisters just giggled before returning to their spots and let the boys decide where they wanted to stand before the picture was taken. After which, Elise retrieved the printed photo and slipped it into a thicker envelope she had stashed in her Azul coat. The princess gave the brothers a light smile as she sneaked the envelope into Jade's blazer inner pocket with the deftness of a trained professional.

"Thank you, gentlemen!" the three girls said in perfect harmony, making Floyd giggle mirthfully at how sneaky they were being in plain sight. Jade's smile stayed on as he gave Elise's hand a couple of light kisses.

"Thank you, ladies."

Who knew girls from a 'princess school' could be so entertaining? The boys in line only groaned and muttered their complaints under their breath as Jade didn't bother hiding his display of affection. Nor did Floyd restrain himself as he draped his arms around Elise from behind, making her giggle. These displays ultimately meant nothing but the twins did enjoy riling up all the impatient bottom feeders no matter which school they hailed from, knowing they wouldn't get these special perks. Their eyes were locked onto the two mischievous Cerith sisters the whole time, however. To add a bit of salt to the wound, Luna blew the pair of brothers a flirtatious kiss, making the ignored patrons even more disgruntled. -

Riddle wasn't paying attention to anything people in the crowd were saying around him as he was following their flow back to the stage for the final two performances. It had been such a roller coaster of an afternoon that he had no idea how to feel right now about any of it. His mind circled back to earlier when he stood next to Reine, waiting to get his picture taken with her.

He had lost count of the embarrassing amount of times he stared at her, completely smitten. It was so bad even Riddle couldn't fool himself anymore. The real question was how did Reine feel? Were there actual signals or was Riddle so desperate for validation that he was looking for something that wasn't even there? The little king silently waved those fluttering thoughts away as they shifted back to Zehn's ugly words. Riddle did believe Malleus when he said that Zehn had to be motivated by jealousy more than anything but part of him struggled against a shard of belief in Zehn's words too.

Reine had been nothing but pure sweetness to all of the boys she met since her arrival. She was warm, welcoming, kind whether she was talking to him or someone more eccentric like the eels. As a future ruler, diplomacy was always at the forefront of her words and actions no matter the status of whom she was around. Could it be that maybe she was just being nice and placating him? ...Riddle didn't want to accept it but yes, that could very well be the truth. On the other hand, something did seem different when he entered her booth. The princess was happy to see him, she didn't try to pretend she wasn't. She also seemed a bit more tender than usual. It reminded him when he, unintentionally, surprised her in her dorm. Reine was softer, more unguarded. It was so charming the memory alone made Riddle's heart squeeze a bit too hard. Pull it together, Rosehearts, you're getting downright obsessed! he silently hissed at himself, trying to remind himself the reality of the situation. Ugh, why did everything have to be so damn complicated? Whatever higher power had been listening to the poor boy's internal struggles wasn't done testing him yet apparently. He heard the familiar voices and laughter of the visiting girls join in the flow of the crowd around him as they were closing up their booths and heading into the main staging area. Elise and Reine were linked arm-in-arm not that far away, both girls seemed very pleased with the outcome of their efforts. Silver and Sebek had been dismissed from their duties, he guessed, since they were nowhere to be seen. In their place was a very attentive Floyd, hovering over the girls from behind with that stupid half-awake grin on his face as he kept playing with the small horns on Reine's head. Either she didn't mind or didn't notice but it made Riddle want to run up and smack his irritating hands away from her. In his hyper focused state, Riddle felt himself bump into the taller figure in front of him and apologized automatically before doing a double-take. Judging from the outfit, the ears, and tail, Riddle thought he bumped into Leona but that was definitely not Leona's beautiful face or modelesque body now facing him.

"Pardon moi, Mr. Rosehearts," it was definitely Adela de Beau's elegantly accented voice that was currently addressing him and her sapphire blue eyes peering down at him right now. Riddle immediately corrected his gaze and cleared his throat, "Miss de Beau, forgive me for bumping into you...also, not to be rude but are you...a lioness?"

The tall girl sighed and crossed her arms in frustration. Not at Riddle because who could blame him for being surprised but just the explanation was a bit odd. Her golden blonde-tuffed tail swayed back and forth behind her as she took a breath and motioned for the boy to keep walking with her as she explained. She normally didn't feel inclined to explain herself but in her short time around Riddle Rosehearts, he was nothing but earnest in every way. Plus it was no secret amongst the female students that Reine and Riddle have grown fond of each other's company. So if Reine trusted him...

"My heritage is a bit complex," she started gently, "my father is a lion beastman and my mother a very beautiful and open-minded human woman. A very odd arrangement that was frowned upon by many in my hometown."

Riddle was both confused and fascinated. Marriages between beastmen and regular humans weren't completely unheard of or even seen as strange in some places but obviously that was not the case in Adela's background.

"The short version: I was born a hybrid but instead of looking like a mix, my body can switch back and forth between the two as part of my unique magic. It's pointless really," she laughed dryly, "however, my human form is more appreciated in the modeling that I do. I suppose I've grown more accustomed to it. But I suppose I should thank my juniors for convincing me to play along with their idea...it feels nice every once in a while to let my other self out for some sun."

Riddle took a minute to admire the golden fur that covered her tail and ears and the feline slits in her eyes. Honestly, this girl was gorgeous in either form so her employers preferring one versus the other made no sense. Then again any sort of media marketing never made a lot of sense to Riddle anyway.

"I'm not surprised that you're a model. You've modeled with Schoenheit before haven't you?" Riddle wasn't that interested in fashion but he did recall seeing a couple of magazines with the two of them featured in it. Mostly because he confiscated them from Cater.

Adela smiled at Riddle's keen eyes, "Oh? Why yes I have. You didn't strike me as someone who was interested in such things, Mr. Rosehearts. I've actually been honored to model with Vil Schoenheit quite a few times before. He is exquiste." He hadn't been paying much mind to the female whispers coming from behind them until Adela suddenly let out a loud snarl and whipped her head around, ears flattened. The offending girls had 'accidently' stepped on her tail and gave half-assed apologies before skittering away. The looks in their eyes were anything but apologetic.

"Petty little rats...ugh now I remember why I usually don't walk about like this," seeing the surprised look on Riddle's face, Adela huffed, "most of us at Sacred Crown get along peacefully at the best of times, but you put them a mile within of a heart-throb like Vil or Mr.Le Blanche, they lose their senses and turn vicious. Of course, it doesn't help that Vil has already made his intentions of asking me to the dance known. So I will be making my boutonnière with him in mind. Poor little bitches can't handle disappointment it seems."

Riddle felt an electric currant of guilt pulse through him for first of all bringing up the topic but also unknowingly step into more personal territory, "Oh, I am sorry for prying into your personal life, Miss de Beau."

This made the girl chuckle lightly at his guilty expression. The poor thing looked like a scolded puppy, "Non, non. Don't be. Vil and I are professionals and occasionally colleagues. Nothing more. We work well together so why not enjoy the dance together? Saves us both the trouble of dealing with the crude rabble. It's definitely not the first time a fuss has been made and it won't be the last, I'm sure..."

Riddle followed her gaze towards Reine and felt his brow furrow, "Has Miss Reine been harassed as well?" The lioness let out a hum as she recalled the specific memory, "I remember it started when I was a first year. We were having a holiday ball with Royal Sword. Zehn Cavalier ignored all of the girls who desired him for their dates and invited Reine to the ball as his partner, a younger girl not even in highschool yet. You can imagine how livid they were...it's only a rumor, of course, but I've heard he has been that way for years. Any event, school or otherwise, that called for a date or dance partner, Cavalier would always have his eye set on Reine and her only. It wasn't until she was a proper Sacred Crown student and everyone realized that she was a princess aiming for her mother's throne did the bullies start to move on to other targets. Do not be fooled by a sweet voice and face, Mr. Rosehearts. Girls can be oh so vicious when they covet something or someone."

Riddle wasn't surprised at all to hear that Zehn had a history of being weirdly possessive of the princess, "I'm guessing he intending to secure her for the dance in a couple of days too then..." he couldn't keep his tone pleasant sounding even if he wanted to.

"That would be my guess as well. But this is a new situation we find ourselves in. We've never attended a dance with two boys' schools at the same time...anything can happen, yes?"

Riddle remembered Cater mentioning the dance as well. This seemed as good a time as any to get some inside information, "Miss de Beau, you mentioned making a boutonnière?"

"Yes. It is a long standing tradition at Sacred Crown. Whether we host a dance or attend one with either Royal Sword or another boys' school, the girls make a boutonnière to give to the beau of their liking. The boys do the asking in most cases and present some sort of token or make some grand gesture to win the girls' favors. If the girl says yes, she gives him the boutonnière to show that he has won her affections and will be her escort for the evening. A bit old fashioned but still romantic. We have danced with other schools before but Royal Sword takes pride in their amorous feats to, how you say, 'win fair maiden's heart'..."

Romantic was one word for it. Humiliating and nerve-wracking were better ones though. Adela couldn't help but smile at Riddle's look of worry, "Have faith, Mr. Rosehearts. If there is a fair lady you desire, I have no doubt you have everything you need to be victorious."

Judging from the spark in her eyes and the swish of her tail, Adela knew something. Before Riddle could muster up the guts to ask, they had reached the arena's main seats. The lioness saw the other Sacred Crown dorm leaders grouped together closer to the stage, waving to her to join them. She gave the younger boy a graceful half bow before departing, "We have a saying in the days before a ball when everyone is rushing to win their desire one's company. Good hunting to you, Mr. Rosehearts."

Riddle's face flushed as he remembered Cater practically screaming the very same saying to him as he left to get his photo with Reine earlier. He wasn't sure if he should feel exposed or angry before feeling a good mixture of both. Riddle barely had time to process before the diamond boy himself clapped a hand on his shoulder and guided him a few rows down to an open seat by him, Trey, and the Adeuce combo. Unfortunately he found himself surrounded by probably the most eclectic group of people possible: the shady Octavinelle trio behind them, the very sparkly Pomefiore trio in front, and Kalim and Jamil on the side.

"Here he is! Just in time!" Cater plopped Riddle right down next to him, smack dab in the middle so he'd have no escape before whispering to him, "Sooo how'd it go? You get the coveted photo? Let's see it!"

"Isn't the next performance about to start?" Riddle huffed trying to sidestep the subject altogether. Cater wasn't having it and forgot to keep whispering.

"Aw come on, dorm leader! You get a picture from the day's most exclusive booth and you're not going to share? Come ooon. The was the only one I couldn't get before they sold out again and again," the diamond started to whine.

"Fine. If it will stop your pathetic whining," Riddle carefully pulled the envelope from inside his jacket and removed the photo with Reine and her group so Cater could see it. Cater being Cater of course drew everyone else's attention to it as well and suddenly it was crowd. The three most excitable members immediately rattled off their comments without batting an eye. The others didn't not look but instead gave more subdued murmurs of praise and approval.

"OOOH she looks so good! Like a dark sorceress!!" Kalim chirped excitedly as he leaned all the way over to get a look.

"Heeeh~ Mantie Ray is so so prettyyy. Lucky Goldfish...I wanted a picture too. And a squeeze." Floyd chuckled without any hint of shyness whatsoever.

Rook was practically writing poetry as he spoke with what looked like a glistening tear in his eye, "Quelle beauté~ Ah, my mortal heart can't take this, this goddess setting my soul ablaze-"

Riddle snapped and flared like an angry porcupine. "DO YOU MIND?" he snarled, red in the face as he snatched the photo away from Cater and everyone's prying eyes and shoo'd them out of his personal space. Thankfully he was saved from any further embarrassment as the next performance started with a roar of female voices cheering for Neige who just walked on stage with the seven dwarf students, his smile as brilliant as ever as he waved to the crowd. Rook went into full blown fanboy mode while Vil sat stiffly next to him with a blank expression and polite clap.

In pure Neige Le Blanche fashion, the song and choreography both were fun, light-hearted, and adorably charming. The song was so catchy that it was sure to haunt all of their dreams for many, many nights to come, especially the whistling that joined the lyrics about whistling and working.

A few rows down, the Sacred Crown dorm leaders seemed to be enjoying themselves a bit more, bobbing and clapping along with several other members of the audience as Neige charmed all of them as usual. Reine knew better than to look around and have a repeat of earlier. She just smiled and clapped along, eyes focused on the stage, like everyone else and completely ignored the buzzing thoughts in her head...or tried to at least. The princess' brain wouldn't stop replaying the photo shoot moment she had with Riddle earlier even though literally nothing happened. He showed up, they said maybe two word to each other, he stood next to her...looking really sharp in his uniform and almost touching her hand...their fingers definitely touched when she handed him the picture afterwards. And he smiled and said something but she didn't really hear it because she was very distracted by how nice he smelled and looked- OK so some things kinda almost happened. Maybe. Almost. Or did it? Maybe she was just imagining things? Reine was grateful that everyone around her was so distracted right now. Her face may have been calm but she felt like she wanted to crawl into the deepest hole possible. Reine had always considered herself a very composed, very self-aware princess but now she felt like a clumsy fool mentally falling tripping over herself over absolutely nothing. Unfortunately for her, Reine also wasn't as sneaky as she'd like to think. She nearly jumped right out of the row when a whisper to her left suddenly said...

"I saw that, by the way."

Reine quickly turned and saw Petra had scooted closer to her, giving her the most smug look possible, "Yeeeah that little long distance bout of flirting with the VIP ticket you and Riddle had going on earlier...That."

Suddenly the deepest hole wasn't enough. Reine wanted-nay-NEEDED to dive into the very abyss of the nearest ocean and drown herself right that second. Seeing the shock flood her friend's face had Petra grinning like a damn fool.

"So...come on. Just say it."

"Wha-what??"

Petra scooted even closer to whisper right into Reine's very pink ear, "You. LIKE. Hiiim~"

Oh sweet underworld, where was that ocean when she needed it?! Reine couldn't respond. Her brain was on fire with a myriad of debates sparking off all at once. Petra was relentless.

"Aaaand I'm pretty sure he likes yooou~"

Reine covered her now rose red face with a tiny squeak of protest. Really? Was the boy's affection for her so obvious to everyone but her? Ugh Great Seven above, she wanted so badly to feel happy about this but this was beyond embarrassing. Actually she did. She felt so stupidly happy that-NO no no NOOO! This couldn't be happening! No, it couldn't be with Riddle because then...then...

Petra immediately started to regret her playful teasing. The princess in front of her went from being a bashful, blushing mess to someone who looked genuinely upset very quickly. Too quickly. She quickly grabbed Reine's hand and led her as casually away from the crowd as possible, saying something about going to the bathroom so none of the other girls would get suspicious or worry.

"Reine, what's wrong? Having a crush isn't a crime...or do you actually NOT like him like that?" Petra's formally teasing voice was now hushed even though the hall was empty.

Reine spoke barely above a whisper, "That's not the problem, Petra. I think I do like him. I...ok fine, I really, REALLY like him but I can't afford to have feelings for someone like Riddle."

The other dorm leader blinked at her owlishly as the two of them sat for a beat of silence, really letting that statement sit there between them.

"I don't get it. What's wrong with Riddle??"

Reine laughed dryly as she felt her heart ache, "Nothing. Absolutely nothing is wrong with him at all. He's so good and kind. I never feel uncomfortable around him. He makes me feel so...happy. But, we haven't even known each other for that long. I'm going to be the queen and I'm currently trying to decide who is going to be my king....but what does Riddle want?"

Petra could feel the high ebbing away from her friend as she spoke and it suddenly clicked for her too. Being royalty was full of complications, even when you weren't heir to the throne. She said nothing and just sat down on the cold floor next to the worried princess, letting Reine continue.

"It's different when it's another royal or someone raised in the royal court. We were born into this and groomed for it. What if he already has plans for his life, his future? He's free to make those choices. I can't take that away from him. I couldn't bear it. Even though the thought of always having him beside me is...very nice."

"And...what about Zehn Cavalier?" Petra said his name like it was some sour thing in her mouth.

Reine had definitely not forgotten about him which just made this all an even more frustrating, tangled mess, "Yes. What to do about Mr. Cavalier...I still haven't quite decided. Unfortunately." This felt like a lie even as it came out of her own mouth but no one else needed to know that yet.

Petra leaned her head on Reine's shoulder as they both sighed tiredly, "Man...why can't we just go to school and, I don't know...fumble our way through classes, exams, and boy problems with little to no consequence like everyone else does? Between you and Riddle and Elise and that mermaid prince guy, we're well on our way to having a solid 'Sad Princess Club' established. Don't even get me started on all the guys my dad keeps trying to get me engaged to. Ugh..."

This got a laugh out of both of them at least. The loud cheers from the crowd echoed into the hall, letting the girls know the Neige's performance had ended and that their girls were on next. Petra quickly hopped up and grabbed Reine's hand to get her off the ground. Reine gave the brunette a pleading look, "By the way, you didn't hear any of this, right?"

"Oh, of course not. I mean it doesn't really matter either way. I'm pretty sure everyone in our school at least suspects you two by now anyway," she said with a wicked giggle.

"...Great."

The stage was dark as the Sacred Crown group entered and took positions, Charlaine took a deep breath and let it out quietly as she took the center position between Manari and Jinnah. It was now or never, go big or go home! The crowd quieted down just in time for Charlaine's voice to start singing acapella, ringing across the arena clear as day. After a few moments of just her voice, lights up and music on and there was the Sacred Crown Hall dance team poised and ready, dressed in alternating Scarabia and Pomefiore dorm uniform replicas. Flanking Charlaine on either side was Manari dressed as Kalim and Jinnah dressed as Jamil. Charlaine was dead center dressed to the nines as a mini Vil Schoenheit with every detail in place from his crown to his perfect smokey eyes. Granted the skirt was shortened at the last minute to avoid any dancing casualties. Rook and Kalim were estatic as the music took off to a more upbeat pace and the girls all started to dance in perfect sync together. Vil and Jamil both sat in stunned, open-mouthed silence, just staring at the display. Celebrity or not, this was the first time Vil could remember seeing someone dress up like him and not only doing it so perfectly but also singing and dancing at the same time! Jamil by himself was so self-concious about getting any excess amount of attention so seeing Jinnah dress up like him and dance very well in his outfit broke his brain entirely. Every move Manari and Jinnah made around Charlaine while she sang, framed her like a work of art until the three of them would dance together again, the whole time Charlaine sang with a bright smile on her face. Many of her fellow Sacred Crown students in the audience were already clapping and singing along, making her sing with even more energy. Her energy was infectious. The dancers' movements were excuted so tightly it was like second nature to them even if their outfits were two completely different styles. All their hardwork had clearly paid off.

Once the final verse ended and the girls hit their final dance move in a tight finish, the crowd was on their feet just like they had been with both Vil and Neige's performances. Rook was legitimately in tears this time, clapping and swooning with as much gusto as he could possibly muster, "OOOH!! Mademoiselle Skylark, your voice, your smile! C'EST MAGNIFIQUE!" Kalim was just as excited and even shaking a still stunned Jamil next to him as he rambled on about how impressed he was. Jamil could only clap as he slowly snapped out of it. The one and only Vil Schoenheit wore a smile of approval as he too applauded the girls' wonderful performance. She wasn't as beautiful as him, of course, but Charlaine had certainly impressed him nonetheless. On the stage, the girls were breathing hard and felt a bit wobbly as their adrenaline wore off but they still couldn't believe the sight in front of them. The dancers behind the main three girls took a bow and then motioned for the three leads to do the same, which made the crowd cheer even more.

"Well we did it," Manari laughed over all the cheering to Charlaine and the others, "Now...we just wait and see."

No one in the audience moved from their spots except those who had performed earlier. Now each group stood waiting on the stage to hear the results. Like in the official VDC, the votes were left up to each student and each performer as well. If they were being honest, the girls weren't too hopeful about taking first. Sure, they gave it their all and the audience responded well but they knew a good chunk of the Sacred Crown student body were hardcore Vil or Neige fans. Or both. So their chances? Not great. Still, Manari, Charlaine, and Jinnah stood in row in front of the rest of the girls, ready to place wherever they ended up as the votes were counted. Vil, Rook, and Epel stood next to them, looking as cool as ever. Though Charlaine did catch Rook smiling over at her which did distract her from her nerves temporarily. Neige was on the other side of the girls, looking a tad nervous but still mouthed a 'good luck' to Manari and Jinnah. The other three groups were standing in the back, none looking all that hopeful. Reine and the other dorm leaders in the audience had voted for their girls in confidence but that didn't make them any less anxious.

"This was a very close competition! Third place, losing by only a handful of votes....," the contest's chosen MC paused for a dramatic drumroll, "...Royal Sword Academy's Neige Le Blanche!"

The girls looked at each other wide-eyed. Did they hear that right? Neige only took third?! They clapped for Neige's group but they along with Vil's group couldn't hide their surprise. If the legendary Neige only took third then who the hell are in the top two?!

"Second and First place...are only one vote apart!"

Vil had a sudden wave of deja vu slap him right across the face and he didn't like it one bit. The look he gave Rook didn't go unnoticed but Rook just looked back with a face of complete innocence. Both Epel and Charlaine looked like they were about to pass out.

"Second place....Sacred Crown Hall! Which means First place goes to Night Raven College's Pomefiore!!"

The sound of the crowd was deafening. Surely Vil was dreaming...he did not just...finally after all this time...Rook and Epel were beside themselves and only them gently pulling him front and center alongside them could snap him out of his trance. He couldn't hold his composure as reality finally hit him. Charlaine wasn't even upset. She absolutely beamed as she cheered and applauded him along with everyone else. Manari and Jinnah just shrugged and cheered on the Raven boys as well, "Can't beat the real thing, I guess!" Also they wouldn't be surprised if Charlaine had in fact given the Pomefiore boys her vote. Oh well~ All that was left was one last win...

All of the dorm leaders plus Alyssa and Jinnah stood in a tight circle around Elise as she stared at the tablet, waiting for the sales numbers to update. Every last item and ticket was sold and every last madol promised to Azul/NRC had been delivered and accounted for. Now they just had to wait for the sales committee to finish tallying up the numbers for each school. By this point, they had changed out of their outfits and into more casual clothing, any additions like Reine's horns and fangs were gone. Azul and the twins had just finished submitting their numbers to the committee, all three of them looking quite relaxed which could mean one of two things: 1) the girls met the conditions of the deal and succeeded in pushing NRC to the top of the sales contest with all of their contributions thus everyone involved prospered OR 2) the girls didn't met the conditions but still made Azul a lot of money and they would also become his personal waitresses in the Mostro Lounge proper for the rest of the week. Also something about the girls giving Azul and the twins something irreplaceable on top of their labor but that was never truly specified in detail...

"Oh!"

One chirp from Elise made all of the girls lean forward even more. The results were in aaaand....there it was in print: Royal Sword Academy in third, Sacred Crown in second, and Night Raven College in first. Elise turned around to the rest of the girls with a triumphant grin. Floyd giggled and clapped happily as the girls burst into a round of excited cheers, "Yaaay~" Jade and Azul looked equal parts satisfied and amused.

The news spread like wildfire and the girls of Sacred Hall never felt so good about second place in their lives. The majority of the Royal Sword boys were very good sports about it and gave their congratulations to the girls and their rivals. And for Night Raven College, there would be absolutely no living with them or their over-the-moon Headmaster now.

Azul and the twins approached the excited ring of girls to thank them properly by inviting them to the Mostro Lounge to celebrate now that the day was officially over. The other students of Night Raven were also invited. If Azul had any intention of inviting Royal Sword, he never said so. Though seeing a very content Che'nya wrapped around Reine, he supposed he could make one exception. Riddle couldn't stop his smile from growing as he saw Reine hug the cat boy, looking undoubtly happy. Someone else had caught her eye and she said something to Che'nya before running off through the crowd now moving towards the exits, the same black lace dress she wore earlier fluttering about her legs. He had no idea who could make her move so quickly until he saw her run straight to Malleus as if they were old friends. The princess and the dragon both looked so happy to see each other even though they only just met. Riddle frowned at tingle of jealousy that was starting to surface and mentally brushed the unnecessary feeling away. He walked towards the exit, frustrated with himself, only to be stopped by Floyd.

"Neee Goldfish-chaaan. Come to the Mostro Lounge, we're gonna have a big party!"

Riddle really wasn't in the mood to deal with him right now but before he could reject the invitation, Floyd flashed him a toothy grin, "Mantie Ray and all her friends are coming too, heh heh..."

Damn it. Now Floyd was teasing him too?! Azul and Jade insisted as well, giving Riddle little choice but to accept.

"Girls. We did it. We got 'em."

The girls of Sacred Crown all gave a hearty cheer that rang throughout the Mostro Lounge lead by Manari. Not only did they accomplish what they set out to do and not get caught for all their behind the scenes mischief, they managed to beat Royal Sword Academy TWICE! History had been made and no one could ruin their moods tonight or ever. Elise sat in a corner booth across from the man of the hour himself, sighing contently, "Well I must say today was a huge success for all of us, wouldn't you agree, Mr. Ashengrotto?"

Azul was beyond pleased, "Oh yes, you precious pearls have exceeded my expectations tremendously!"

The princess' angelic smile took on a whole nother meaning very quickly, "Oh I'm so happy to hear that. Now then. Since our contract with you has been satisfied, I think now is a good time for you to complete the last step of your contract with us, or more specifically with me."

Azul felt a cold prick of panic run through him. He had read over every single syllable of the contract paperwork that she, a human princess of all people, had presented to him and had him sign before signing a contract with him on behalf of her and the other girls. Everything had been right there and he had agreed to it all. Octavinelle would provide the resources the girls needed to meet the criteria of the sales arrangement, along with the twins who would act as muscle to keep rowdy customers in line if needed. Also Azul would personally have all the rights to the pictures taken to continue selling exclusively to the students of NRC who didn't beat the rush in time. So long as a cut of the profits were donated directly to Sacred Crown, anonymously of course. The only grey area had been this aforementioned last step...perhaps he had been too blinded by such a golden opportunity that it slipped his mind to worry about it.

"Yes, of course...and what exactly is that, your highness?" Azul asked unable to hide the pop of nervous energy in his voice.

Elise batted her eyes innocently at him, still smiling sweetly. It was then Azul released that this girl probably didn't deal with being told 'no' very often, a terrifying quality in women of status really. Especially the aggressively, deceitfully sweet ones.

"Oh it's not much. A token, a mere triffle really~" this made the Cerith sisters standing behind the princess giggle impishly, "I just want a favor from you, Mr. Ashengrotto. Doesn't have to be today or even tomorrow. Just a promise to do me a favor when I need it. See? Perfectly harmless."

Azul was confused but he just chuckled light-heartedly, "Well I see no issue with that. It's the least I can do for the sweet pearl that has brought me such a bounty." She probably won't remember anyway, he thought. Oh but she definitely would. Jade and Floyd silently looked forward to it.

Both Riddle and Reine felt absolutely exhausted. They were both surrounded by much more excitable friends on opposite sides of the room, taking selfies and regaling in the day's events. A moment of reprieve would be so nice right now...fortunately, they both had the same idea at the same time and no one bothered stopping them. Especially the ones that noticed the two of them at the same time.

Riddle made his way to an isolated corner next to windows that peered out into the underwater scene surrounding the lounge and let out a breath as soon as he was alone. At least he thought he was alone.

"You too?"

He looked to his right to see the princess sitting on some cushions, grinning up at him. The boy's brain was screaming in alarm, telling him to run away like a scared rabbit but the minute Reine patted the cushions as a sign that she wanted him to join her, his feet had other plans. The princess felt guilty for beckoning him closer. Really this was going against everything she had declared earlier but she also seemed to be suffering from her body having a mind of its own. The two of them sat next to each other in an oddly comfortable quiet, watching the aquatic scenery on the other side of the glass. It felt so easy in spite of their nerves jumping all over the place.

"You surprised me today," Riddle's voice was soft, "I really didn't expect you...well I didn't expect anything you girls did at all, actually."

The princess' laugh sounded like a bell, "Ah ha. Then our plans were a success. Honestly though, I didn't expect to play the one and only Malleus Draconia either. It was Elise's idea. She wanted to take everyone by surprise in the 'most fetching way possible' and there's no stopping her from getting exactly what she wants, I'm afraid."

"Sounds like a certain aquatic dorm leader...hopefully they never join forces or else we'd all be doomed," Riddle snorted, not noticing the questionable look on Reine's face, "you were quite fetching tho-ahhh...um..."

Riddle caught himself a little too late. His face began to flush when he saw the way Reine smiled and bashfully tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, "O-oh thank you. It was fun but very, very odd. Believe it or not, I'm not used to getting that much attention. Or at least not that much informal attention. I'm certainly not accustomed to wearing this much black either but...well Elise said it was good for building up intrigue and suspense for some reason."

Riddle's mouth grabbed the steering wheel before his brain could, "You look beautiful in black. A-and red too. You should wear them more often." Sweet strawberry tarts, stop talking!

"Goodness," it was Reine's turn to flush, "you are being rather bold with your compliments today, Riddle. Perhaps I should...I like your boldness." Wait she likes it, keep going-wait NO!

The boy cleared his throat in attempt to settle his nerves. It didn't work. There was just too much push and pull between the two of them, it was maddening. The princess was feeling just as conflicted and guilty. Why was she willingly making this situation worse by not just inviting him into her space but also flirting back?! Yes, Miss Reine Castilene, Crown Princess of the Rose Queendom who is supposed to be pulling herself off the market on purpose, you know what is happening here and it is FLIRTING. Honestly, you realize you have a crush and then hours later- while they weren't speaking out loud, Reine was very busy lecturing herself internally.

"I like youuu...r..uh I like many things about you, Miss Reine." Ugh, he was drowning. Every ounce of cool authority right out the window in seconds. Riddle was so all around flustered that he didn't even notice himself instinctually leaning closer to the girl in front of him. Her surprised eyes were pulling him in like a black hole. A very pretty, sweet black hole.

"Riddle...can you do one thing for me?" Reine's voice sounded unbearably shy. What was she doing? Why wasn't she stopping this right now?? She shouldn't want this as badly as she did but Reine just had to know, had to hear it for some unexplainable reason, "Can you call me by just my name? No honorifics?"

That's it. He was finished. A man absolutely defeated. Before he could never imagine being so informal with royalty but somehow it felt impossible to deny her request all the same. His voice came out in a soft hush as if he were speaking some ancient spell into existance, "...Reine."

"Again, please?" the sound of her name wasn't anything new but with Riddle, it felt like its own form of magic.

Riddle gulped and spoke her name again this time with a bit more courage, "Reine."

The princess couldn't hold back her laugh, she felt so stupidly giddy. It was embarrassing, awkward, and delightful. The feeling connected the two of them like an invisible bridge. "See? Was that so hard-"

The princess froze with a surprised squeak as Riddle suddenly pressed his lips to hers. In love stories, they always made that first kiss seem so embellished. So magical that the world would stop and fade into a dewy haze as the two lovers melted into each other's embrace, the music would swell, etc. etc. A very over the top scene that was usually pretty cheesy. Turns out, Reine realized, the real experience wasn't too far off. Her arms slowly wrapped around his shoulders as she returned the kiss with little to no hesitation, mentally noting how much broader his shoulders felt now that she was touching them, how good his lips felt carassing hers. Riddle's brain could only focus on how soft her lips were, how they tasted like honey, the soft touch of her dress's fabric as his hands found her waist, as one kiss turned into two...three...four very breathy kisses that brought them closer and closer to one another. It was around the impending fifth kiss when it all came to a very sudden cold flush of realization, making the two of them pull apart in a panic.

"I-I-I am SO sorry, Your Highness! I don't know- wha..." Riddle was a crimson faced mess trying to explain himself even though he had no baring on why he just did what he did. But he felt everything all at once: confusion, happiness, and guilt. SO much guilt. When did he turn into such a barbarian?! Reine wasn't much better off. She could only stare red faced and wide-eyed as everything sunk in. This...was...a...DISASTER. A disaster that she very happily and willingly let happen. Where the hell did all that resolve from earlier go?! So much for "I couldn't bear it" and "I don't want to get him involved blah blah blah" ...she felt like a two-faced liar. The two of them felt the weight of crossing that line bear down on them in that moment. Reine back peddled and grabbed onto any remaining sense she could and cleared her throat.

"R-Riddle...I should be the one to apologize. I'm so sorry."

Riddle felt the air around them plummet from the rush of emotions, and hormones, that was there only seconds ago and somehow it only made him feel worse. Did he offend her? Did she think he was just trying to take advantage of her? Was he a terrible kisser?! Reine gave him a sad smile, trying not to let her eyes tear up, "I'm sorry, Riddle. The kiss was wonderful-" YES! "-but...it shouldn't have happened. I shouldn't have let it happen. Please forgive me." NO!! Riddle felt like a monster even though that was not Reine's intention at all. He quickly recovered and stood up, away from her, bowing formally to her.

"Don't apologize. You're right, Miss Reine, it was highly inappropriate and much too forward of me. I'm the one that should be asking for forgiveness." they both hated how rigid he had suddenly become. It felt like such a misstep but Riddle couldn't help it. He had never felt so foolish, so ashamed. Before she could say another word, the boy politely excused himself and quickly left the lounge in a silently tormented rush. Reine couldn't move. She could hardly breathe. She felt a chill run through her entire body as thick tears welled up in her eyes.

She had ruined everything...

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