â. đ Ëđeople keeps overlooking Yuu and Grim's relationshipâ but let's actually make a little drabble about an AU! where Grim and Yuu are platonic soulmates in every universe
Back in your world, you had a grumpy, mischievous, and hungry cat that you found in the trash and decided to foster, and later on you adopted him because no one wanted him. You were broke, and struggling, but you always bought the most expensive cat food in the pet store because that was the only thing that your cat wanted, and you couldn't let him starveâ no matter how many meals you had to skip because of that, you would rather starve than ever see your cat go hungry or even upset.
So when you got transported in twisted wonderland, you were really distressed about the condition of your cat back in your worldâ "please I have to go home! My cat can't sleep without me" you begged the mirror, "how will he eat now?" You mumbled when the mirror revealed that it didn't find such a place here.
You missed your fatass cat.
"Who will take care of Grim? He won't let anyone touch him unless it's me! Please! Just let me go home!"
And ultimately, you gave up.
But a peculiar Tanuki looking creature broke in mid-begging and broke your concentration.
He introduced himself as Grim.
Deja vu hit you like a truck when he introduced himself. And as he continued to wreck havoc on the school, you can't help but think that "this is exactly how my cat will act if he could breath fire" you snorted.
When Grim broke in again in the courtyard. Your heart kept tugging on it's heartstrings when you pinned it to the ground with your broomâ you ignored it, thinking that you just found him cute. But, as you two spent more time together, and ultimately ended up as a student in NRC. This tugging kept on happening, and everytime, you can't help but think 'is this some kind of soulmate thing?'â and yeah, you've read about soulmates before, but this little Tanuki can't be your soul mate right?
Grim, before his life with you, was meek, boring, and very miserable. He had to hunt scraps to eat, sometimes he starved, and sometimes people threw stones at him. So when he met you, he had this unexplainable feeling that you two were meant to meet together, fated to be stuck together as you ventured in this unfamiliar world, and as Grim got used to the unfamiliar social constructs and magic stuff.
'That doesn't make sense' he thinks. 'Me and my henchhuman never met before, so why do I have this feeling that we did?'
He asked you about it while you two were studying in the libraryâ well, while you were studying and Grim was on his belly on your lap getting pets and all. Because that's how it always been, you even enabled his spoiled behaviorsâ much to your friends protests: you would reward him for doing the bare minimum, feed him expensive tuna while you essentially starved, and you would also keep him cleaned when you could barely do that without help.
"Henchhuman" he called out to you while you rubbed circles on his belly, you hummed as you read through your textbooks. "What do ya' call a feeling where: ya' feel like ya've met someone before even though ya' have never met this person in all your life"
You stopped for a second before you effortlessly replied. "I think that's called Deja Vu" he nodded in response.
"Y'know..." You continued "in my world, they say that if you experience Deja Vu with a person, it means that you are soulmates?" "What's that?" He asked gruffly as you continued to pet his fur and occasionally brush it using your fingers.
"Soulmates are two people that are together in every universeâ or world"
He went quiet for a moment.
"Do ya' think we're soulmates?" You smiled and glanced down then pinced his chubby cheeksâ probably from all the snacking he'd do during class that you would enable.
"wha- HEY!-" "of course I do" you chuckled. He huffed then settled down on your lap before purring. "Of course we are! Ya' would never survive without me"
You laughed and patted his head. "Hmmm... Of course I won't, you little fattie" you mumbled the last part with a snicker.
đ/đť: Grim and Yuu is my Roman empire 𼚠like I bare so much love for the two of them that you guys probably know because of how frequently I write the two of them đ and I know I keep saying that I love Idia BUT no one can top Grim and Yuu 𫶠my babies đĽş
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Summary: Reader fancies Azul but cannot get attached since she would have to eventually abandon Twisted Wonderland one day. Instead, she takes advantage of Azul's contract which states he will take a memory most special to her as a priceâthis allows her to get close to Azul without consequences in the end. (Reader is Yuu but will be called prefect.)
Themes: Angst(not full on angst, crack will be added as a catalyst.)
Navigate: Part 1 | tba
A magicless student was forcefully pulled out of the home they grew up in, into a school of magesâyou. Where magic grew into everyday livelihood of each individual residing in the wonderland, there also stood, the counterflow to everything they grew accustomed of.
Using your survival instincts, you did try to learn about the people and the school without standing out too much though that bit was difficult, your reputation as a magicless student couldn't grow anymore famous. That, inevitably attracted attention from the students which were sometimes... you know, you wished they never just happened.
Now you're in Ramshackle, friends with Grim, acquainted with Ace, Deuce, and Jack. Also somehow roped with Floyd? And Jade.. oh and well, definitely best friends with Azul. You're definitely going in directions the inflation rates are going.
There's a sharp knock on the door. Who could it be if Grim was out? You knew that little twat aint learned how to knock anyway.
"Who is it?" You ask with a light tone "Your light at the end of the tunnel! Your salvation across shores!" You would've guessed it was Crowley if there wasnt a difference of voice. "Sorry! Im in the middle of something!" Despite wanting company, you knew well what would happen if it was Azul who gave it to you.
"Oh, dear prefect. Wont you open up and hear my special offer?" The shady merman cooed "Im..-!" You look around for excuses "Im.. I just- look I'm just not available!" You hear Azul audibly sigh from outside the door. "Alright, I see how it is then." He pauses before continuing "So you see, dear prefect, you ought to teach your familiar some loyalty to you." You peek out, noticing that Grim was shifting, looking guilty in Azul's arms, tail tucked between his legs.
Azul smiles menangcingly when he sees you peeking out "Precisely speaking, he sold your secret to a deal worth 5 cans of premium coral sea tuna." You look at Grim who cant even look at you. "Sorry.." Grim's frown deepens, you turn to Azul.
"Which Secret?" You answer in which Azul raises an eyebrow to "You're implying there's more?-" "Of course there's more, as far as I know, I can pee in the swimming pool and consider it a teensy little secret."
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"What?" "Just get to the point."
"..I'll take note of that... So, anyway, ahem. Are you per chance a woman? Disguised to fit-in in an all-boys school?" Your eyes widen, not particularly because he knew but because he only knew just now. Your surprise was mistaken by Azul for discomfort, smirk getting visibly wider.
Then you scoffed. A light chuckle. "I never told them to keep that a secret." You shrugged "I told them, I didn't really care if it gets out. They're the ones that insisted they would keep it hidden." You spout, practically with no worry.
"So, you'll forgive me..? I'm not in trouble?" You turn to Grim with a smile, one a little disappointed "Hm, we'll talk later." You watch as Grim slouches, he knew he wasnt off the hook yet. You sigh "Get inside..".
For a split second, Azul thought his plans backfired, still, stubborn as he is, he refused to give up. Not when it's such a good deal. With determination, he clears his throat, "Surely you bluff. Might I remind you of the consequences that awaits once this gets out of hushed whispers?" You pause as you think of it. "To be honest.. I dont know how people still doesn't suspect I'm a female. I dont hide my feminine tastes, not my telling looks nor my actions." That left the merman at loss for words. Surely he prepared for rejection, fear, or hesistation but not like this.
He breathes for a little bit, clearing his mind and adjusting his visions "I'm sure you care so little about being expelled for 'Irregularities' however, I'm positive you know that if you did get expelled, you'd lose contact with the headmage. You'd essentially lose the very person who can bring you back to your world."
That caught your ear. You thought about it.
"But since the black carriage has chosen you, and so did the mirror, you are infact a student at NRC."
You pause but that was enough for the Merchant of Depths to work with.
"And if that happens, how could a magicless human such as yourself survive this wonderla-" Deep in thought, his voice only distracted you so you interjected "-Excuse me for a second." Thinking hard, you tried to remember what the headmage said.
"And yet, as an educator, I am loath to expel a young person without a cent to their name, or any ability to contact their guardian..."
That's right! He cant expel me! No- no wait. He phrased it as if it's his decision. Meaning that the school could send me out without thinking twice.
"Come in? Unless, of course, you prefer we talk in the doorway."
His eyes lights up, another fish in the net! "Inside it is." His smirk couldn't get anymore devious.
"Okay then, I'll hear you out. How can you fix my situation?"
"How I love hearing those words. It's what I live for!" You couldn't help but feign an eyeroll as he clears his throat "I propose a spell that wouldn't change your loo-" "I've made it this far without the use of impurities." You interrupt, again.
"What I need is, you, and whoever else that heard Grim to keep that secret to themselves" " -And maybe something to shut Grim about it for good, how about a spell for that, huh?" You chuckle, nudging him.
He chuckles as well, your smile was always the charm, it always charmed everyone. He clears his throat and remembers what he's here for. "Yes, I acknowledge. And I can make everyone stop caring, make it a charm woven into your aura."
"But I demand a price." "'Course, 'course. Been waiting for you to say it." You nod, signaling him to continue.
"In exchage.. All I want is one memory. Your most cherished one. Gone."
A hand to your chin, the side of your index touching your lip as you were deep in thought. "Would it work if I cant think of one memory?" There was a pause. "Wha-?!" He cant even begin to breathe without getting a migraine. Such an unfortunate soul you are to sign a blank check and handing him the pen.
"No? Alright. What if you just take the memory once I'll be leaving this world? Maybe then I'd have a fresher, cherished memory worth-taking?" He chuckled after your appeal "Hm, A deffered payment.. are you trying to out-sly me?" "Well, if you want to take a memory that I cant even think of then... sure!"
"Why are you smiling like that.." The Merchant raises one side of his lip.
"Also, I thought you said you're retiring from that kind of contract?" He paused, looking away before looking at you again. "It's.." he trails, he never usually looks at loss for words. "It's important." You notice him push his glasses into place further "This will be the last one, I swear on it."
"And.. the memory has to come from me? Of all people?" "âYes, you, of all people."
There was a pause but he clears his throat after a few seconds, "If we have an agreement, I'll be expecting you in Mostro Lounge tomorrow. No longer than 2 in the afternoon." "Straight after dismissal? So demanding.." He smirked at that. "Normally I accommodate kindly, but, you see, I've quite a tight schedule lately."
"Yeah. Yeah. I'll be there before 3."
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"Sorry..." Grim muttered. "They actually used the misogyny card." So you took a breath or two "Just dont do that again, Grim. Avoid them at all costs, they've probably put a spell on you to have you agree to their whims." Grim gives a determined nod "...Do we call this a truce?"
"Did you know I liked Azul?"
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"MRHAAT??!"
"Wow, I think my eardrums flew so far back into my nose."
"SERIOUSLY? HE SCAMMED ALL OF US AND YOU FIND THAT HOT?!"
You never wheezed so hard because of one sentence.
"Th-that'S NOT IT- YOU MISSED THE ENTIRE POINT!" You continue after you stopped laughing your ass off "He actually has a mellow heart under all that."
"I think my hench human finally snapped."
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"NO, YOU AINT-!" "You're joking- you're not serious right?!"
Exclaimed by none other than Ace and Deuce after Grim told them you were making a contract with Azul.
"Grim you sick blabbering kitten!" You shout at Grim. "It's alright, he promised me he won't do it again. He might probably just need a little help."
"Help? You need help. Seek a therapist, better yet, admit to the nearest asylum." Ace, with a side eye, retorted as you frowned. "Yes, I need help. He knows I'm a diva and he's boutta to extort that." The duo turns to Grim with a frown.
"To be honest, I think Jade used his unique magic on him. There's no way Grim would sell me out like that." Grim looked at you like your the only person who believed him in the whole world "H-hench-human.." you sighed. "About time you start appreciating me, Grim. The credit I actually deserve, a credit card." You joked.
"Or an ac-credited degree, maybe." "Ace, you're one to talk!"
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You were getting scammed. Maybe not, maybe yes but why do you feel giddy?
"I dont think that's what we agreed on."
"And I dont see how you're in a position to argue."
You sighed, this part of him was a turn off. Insensitive, selfish even. But you hum, trying to see a better light. He demanded that, in exchange, you work for the lounge with 30% less salary than normal.
"Work in the lounge.." you mumble deep in thought, having the faintest idea but still had to focus just to have a clear vision of it. "Why, yes. It's only fair since I'd have to keep a secret and also a spell for Grim, no?" The Merchant really loved to talk or so that's how you view it. "In the event you try to jeopardize the contract by spilling the truth out, I will be able to take any memory of yours of my choosing."
"Even if it's not that special?" You turn to him and he turned to you "That is what working in the lounge is for." He smiled, obviously not genuine.
"What happens if the truth still comes out and you're unable to protect it?" You both paused, for a couple of seconds, it was dead silent in his office. "Then, I'll be your means of contacting Crowley."
"I'm already able to contact Crowley. I have a phone." His eye twitches, as he calibrated for a response. The sides of your lips curl up slightly, you couldn't help but adore the way you can make him crack at small things.
"Surely you know favors dont come for free. When you're no longer a student, a helpful one too, there's no assurance he'll take you seriously." That was one harsh fact you have accept in this school, but surely, surely they care more than they like to admit?
You leaned back into your chair, thinking about it. For a very short moment, you thought about asking how but you knew how creative Azul could get.
"Deal." His eyes narrow and he breathes out a smug. "The contract is ready to sign."
could I request a mer!prefect reader who came from a world without humans and such, learning how to navigate land within NRC? X Octavinelle who were required to help the prefect adjust. Thank you!!
A Whole New World !!
I hope you enjoy this perchance yay!!
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When you first came to twisted wonderland through the coffin you where sure that you were going to die. Not only being from a different world but also a mer it was pretty hard for you to get adjusted.
During the first few days of your new life at NRC you had been transported to this giant aquarium that seemed to be in a restaurant. That's when you met a well, to say the least, interesting trio.
The ever so benevolent Azul had managed to get transformation potions from the organization that helped mers adjust to land.
Whenever you asked Jade questions about this new world he would answer it, just with some some slightly untrue comments.
Floyd really could care less about you at first, he thought you where just the generic mer. But after learning that you didn't even belong in this world his interest suddenly peaked.
Walking was definitely something that took you a long time to figure out, but with some help from Floyd it became slightly easier. Once you got better at walking the running portion had started. But this mostly involved getting chased by Floyd so that you got used to running. While it probably wasn't the best way to learn it was definitely working.
Hours where spent In the library with Azul. He taught you important unspoken rules and manners that where prevalent on land. Occasionally mention how absurd some of the customs where.
Despite the fact that learning about mushrooms and other plant life wasn't going to useful in most situations, Jade said it was.
He had also observed how you interacted with the other humans, most conversations were just you asking questions about the land.
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"Deuce!! Is it true that there are things that look like real animals but actually aren't?"
"Uhm.. yeah, I guess you could say that?"
"Okay okay!! Does that also mean they really do have fluffy insides?"
"Oh! That's what you meant... I thought you where talking about taxidermy.."
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You got to see the Tweels merforms pretty often, mostly just for leisurely swimming or playing. It took a while but after the events of Azul's overblot you actually got to see his merforms, even if it was just for a short amount of time.
There where plenty of things that the trio had taught you like how to properly use utensils or how shoes and clothing works. The list really could go on and on. But everything according to Azul, comes with a price.
Because of this a majority of your free time was spent working at the monstro lounge. It definitely wasn't the worst considering how you got to learn how to cook food on land.
Octavinelle became a safe space for you at your time at NRC. (It's probably not actually a very safe place but whatever)
The dorm reminded you of your original home, the atmosphere definitely did look similar to areas around where you lived.
Even though the the three of them weren't exactly like the mers back at home it was definitely nice to have some help from them.
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A/N: I really enjoyed thinking about how the perfect would get help from Octavinelle so thank you for this !!
Context: Being a decent person is quite a rare thing in NRC and many of the students there wanted to have some time with you, but your inner circle of friends won't let that slide at all. Here are some of their reaction to someone bothering their time with you.
Other dorms: Heartslabyul, Savanaclaw, Octavinelle, Scarabia, Pomefiore, Ignihyde, Diasomnia
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Now THIS is Yandere vibes
Mafia fishes are canon and I will not take criticism. Rosie can'tâ ofcâ sleep again. Very predictable. Why? probably just the over looming thoughts as usual. Nothing new nothing new
anyways I hope you enjoy this! I do realize that it was calmer with Savanaclaw, and I hope this one is... me.dium size chicken nuggies?
Suddenly struck with a need to explain to you how boat pronouns work (I work in the marine industry).
When you're talking about the design of the boat, you say "it".
When the boat is still being built, your say "it".
When the boat is nearing completion, you can say "it" or "she".
When the boat is floating in the water you probably say "she", unless there is still a lot of work to be done (e.g. no engine yet) then you say "it".
When the boat is officially launched and operating, you say "she". If you continue to say "it" at this point you are not incorrect but suspiciously untraditional. You are not playing the game.
If you are referring to a boat you don't really know anything about you may say "it" ("there's a big boat, it's coming this way"). But if you know its name, it's probably "she" ("there's the Waverley, she's on her way to Greenock").
If you are talking about boats in general, you say "it" ("when a boat is hit by a wave it heels over")
If you speak about a boat in complimentary terms, it's "she" ("she's a grand boat"). If you are being disparaging it may be it, but not necessarily ("it's as ugly as sin", "she's a grotty old tub").
If she has a boy's name, she's still she. "Boy James", "King Edward", "Sir David Attenborough"? The pronoun is she.
If it's a dumb barge (no engine), you say it. But if it's a rowing boat (no engine), you say she.
I hope this has cleared things up so that you may not be in danger of misgendering floating objects.
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alicent, literally a day later, barging into rhaenyra's room: hey you chop my dad's head off can you send his ashes home so his urn can go next to my mom's
rhaenyra, spine made of absolute liquid when it comes to this woman: yeah sure
Menstruating, halucinating only one of her dead sons, surrounded by rats, unable to sleep since that's presumably the bed her mother died in, husbuncle wants to kill her little brother who is actually just some kid, girlfriend wants a worker's revolution, 3/6 kids of her kids are dead and one of her step daughters is unaccounted for, drunken gay ex-husband's father is comparing his whoring around to her and Laenor having a sperm donor/poly situation and then throwing a tantrum in public, head of the church won't even crown her until they procure her brother's remains. Terrible day to be Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen
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"I will not have any beast harmed" Helaena's little smile at Alicent after she says this, as if saying look, I did it, I made an order as Queen, are you proud of me. She's too good, too pure
alicent asking rhaenyra to see the boy only to take one look at him and rhaenyra to take one look at her and realise. well. that's not daeron. house of the dragon is a comedy actually
alicent asking rhaenyra to see the boy only to take one look at him and rhaenyra to take one look at her and realise. well. that's not daeron. house of the dragon is a comedy actually
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ever since i lost my headphone jack to USB converter i've been getting audio through this big many-port connector. however, it only enables receiving audio as part of a whole HDMI thing so it sets up a screen area and all.
i've positioned it like that so it gets in the way the least, but that does mean sometimes i'll wonder where my cursor went and the answer is âthe backroomsâ.
