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Deuce: Y-Yeah, he is... B-But it's MC we're talking about! There's no way he'd treat them like he does Malleus-senpai and the Savanaclaw students... r-right?

Ace: You're jinxing it. *sighs* Anyway, MC can only transform with a dragonstone. And their dragon features aren't that noticeable.

Ace: Good thing we wear sleeves.

Deuce: *smiles* Yeah.

Ace: ...

Ace: Deuce.

Deuce: Yeah?

Ace: Aren't we and MC in the same class?

Deuce: Yes?

Ace: ...

Ace: Why aren't they with us?

Deuce: ...

Ace: ...

Rook: Ah, quelle surprise! To think you are truly a dragon, Trickster! Magnifique! Never would I have imagined such a splendid secret slumbered beneath your unassuming guise. Had it not been for that recent festival, I may never have uncovered such breathtaking beauty!

MC, Vil, and Epel: ...

Vil: Rook, what are you talking about?

Epel: Since when was MC a dragon?

MC: *lowkey panicking*

Vil: Rook, if this is one of your antics, I'd advise against it. Potato has only just begun to come out of their shell. If you're looking for someone to amuse yourself with, Leona is more than capable of indulging you.

Rook: Ah, bien sûr! Forgive me, Roi du Poison. I should have shown you first. As fate would have it, I managed to capture the very moment our Trickster transformed into the most adorable little dragon. Voilà! Feast your eyes upon this precious masterpiece! *holds out the photograph with unmistakable pride*

Vil and Epel: ...

Vil and Epel: Huh?

Vil and Epel: *turn to MC*

MC: *looks flustered*

Vil and Epel: ...

Wizzy: ...

Wizzy: *shyly smiles*

Jestyn: And what about me, Your Majesty?

MC: You're that one sleep paralysis demon I'd actually want to see in broad daylight.

Jestyn: ...

Jestyn: *starts tweaking (happy)*

Knighter: *weirded out* Is he alright?

Wizzy: Yes... Which is normal by default...

Barbatos: Are you done fooling around?

MC: ...

MC: *in disbelief* Barb...?

Barbatos: Yes—ah, I imagine my appearance must seem rather uncanny to you, seeing as we are in the real world. Even so, I am pleased that you recognized me so readily. Perhaps the features I possessed within the game made me easier to identify.

MC: ...

MC: But you're supposed to be fictional—

Barbatos: *chuckles*

Cater: ...

Cater: (Wow… They're not even gonna pretend to be interested.) *startles when MC's gaze suddenly shifts to him, as if they'd heard what he'd just thought*

Cater: (Shitshishitshit—)

MC: ...

MC: *smiles* I didn't realize you were sitting next to me, Cater. You've been awfully quiet.

Cater: *laughs sheepishly* Haha… You looked pretty focused on the lecture, so I figured I'd let you be.

MC: *studies him in silence, their gaze lingering just long enough to make him even more uneasy*

MC: Ah. *smiles gently*

Cater: ...

Lilia: Is something the matter, Cater? Your head's been in the clouds all day.

Cater: *still visibly unsettled despite the hours that have passed* I'm just a little tired, Lils.

Lilia: Well, if you say so.

Cater: Ah, sorry, Lils! I just remembered I need to pick something up from Sam's Shop. I'd better head out.

Lilia: *smiles* Alright. Take care, Cater.

MC: Good morning, Cater. You were out longer than I expected.

Cater: !!!

Cater: *winces, instinctively reaching for the back of his head as a sharp ache shoots through his skull* Wh-What happened?

MC: *smiles a touch too innocently* It was an honest mistake. I thought you were still a clone.

Cater: ...

Cater: *his gaze falls to the baseball bat they're holding*

Cater: YOU HIT ME?!!

MC: Yes. It was an honest mistake. Here—I brought you some painkillers.

Cater: ...

Cater: What the fuck?!

Floyd: So you've just been an eye candy?

MC: Yeah.

Floyd: Aw, poor you.

Azul and Jade: ...

Azul: Floyd, do try to exercise a little more empathy.

Jade: But I believe Floyd has shown enough empathy to persuade them to sign a contract with us, has he not?

MC: *nods*

Pierrot: ...

Pierrot: *nods*

MC's grandma: It's nice to meet you... You're so tall... *chuckles softly*

Pierrot: *crouches down so she wouldn't have to strain her neck looking up*

MC's grandma: Oh... Thank you... You're so sweet... Perfect for my MC...

Pierrot: *blushes by the compliment*

MC: ...

MC: Gran.

MC's grandma: Hello, dear... You rarely visit home...

MC: I'm just busy.

MC's grandma: *sad face* And you haven't told me anything about your boyfriend...

MC: Because he's not.

MC's grandma: Ridiculous... I like him... He'll be a good husband for you...

MC: ...

Pierrot: *grinning widely*

MC: *their grandmother pulled the "I feel like I'm going to die soon" card to convince them to accept Pierrot*

Pierrot: My dear—

MC: No.

Pierrot: Bu—

MC: No.

Pierrot: ...

Pierrot: But Avó's wishes...

Deuce: Is it… a sensitive topic? If it is, you don't have to tell us.

MC: …But you've always been there for me, and I trust you enough to share the truth with you…

Ace and Deuce: Oh...

MC: ...

MC: I'm... *mumbles*

Ace: Uh, what again? We didn't hear you.

Deuce: Maybe they're not ready to—

MC: I'm a dragon!

Ace and Deuce: ...

Ace: Pfft, as if. Have you been glued to "Waka-sama!" for so long that you started believing you're one of those dragon faes?

Deuce: You're being rude, Ace.

Ace: What? Come on! We'd notice if they were really a dragon!

MC: ...

Ace: ...

Ace: Wait. You're being serious? How? I don't see it.

MC: ...

MC: *activates their dragonstone—turning them into a small dragon*

Ace and Deuce: ...

Ace: Oh great seven—you look derpy.

Deuce: Ace.

Ace: Let me get this straight... You're practically still a baby?

MC: *nods*

Ace: Geez. No wonder you don't understand dirty jokes—

Deuce: *whacks his head*

Ace: Ouch! Deuce!

Deuce: Stop saying stupid things.

Ace: Fine! So, what are we gonna do about it? Do we keep it a secret or...?

Deuce: I believe we should keep it a secret for now.

MC: ...

MC: Are you... not scared?

Ace: Lol, what? Why would we be scared?

MC: ...

MC: Humans used to throw stones at me.

Ace and Deuce: ...

Ace: I feel angry all of a sudden.

Deuce: Me too...

MC: Wizzy.

Jestyn: ...

Wizzy: *sweating buckets*

Jestyn: ...

Jestyn: Surely thou art teasing me, Your Majesty. My dear friend Wizzy scarcely knows thee.

MC: No? Wizzy holds a special place in my heart.

Jestyn: ...

Wizzy: ...

Jestyn: And what of me, my dear ruler?

MC: You always live in my head rent-free.

Jestyn: ...

Jestyn: Very well. That answer shall satisfy me… for now.

MC: Who?

Pierrot: The one who hugged you just now… You two looked really close…

MC: Ah, that was my insufferable brother. He just came to check on me.

Pierrot: ...

Pierrot: Oh... *smiles* Brother-in-law—

MC: No.

MC's brother: Hi! You are...?

Pierrot: My dear—I mean, MC's boyfriend. It's nice to meet you, brother-in-law. *smiles*

MC's brother: ...

MC's brother: Wow, this is an improvement. *smiles warmly*

Pierrot: A flower for you, brother-in-law.

MC's brother: Aww~! Thank you! You're so sweet!

MC: No, he's not my boyfriend.

MC's brother: But you can make him?

MC: ...

MC: Why?

MC's brother: I have a good impression of him!

MC: You date him, then.

MC's brother: *pouts* *then smiles a few seconds later* I'll tell the fam, okay?

MC: Oh, well, I did some calculations. If I keep accepting favors, I don't think I'll be able to repay them all before I die. Unless, of course, there's such a thing as paying them back after death.

Lilia: ...

MC: Um, no. I just figured I'd take advantage of the sky's free shower service.

Jestyn: ...

Jestyn: *chuckles* Ah, Your Majesty, thy wit never ceases to amuse me. *steps closer, offering his hand* Come now. The rain hath lingered long enough. If thou remainest here much longer, thou wilt catch a chill, and I could never bear to see thee unwell.

MC: Aww...

MC: *on the phone with their boss, explaining that they won't be able to come to work for a few days after "accidentally" falling down the stairs*

MC: I promise I'll work overtime to make up for the days I've missed.

The Boss: No, it's alright. Just focus on your recovery.

MC: Thanks, boss! You're the best! *hangs up*

MC: YES! Ha! Works every time.

Jester: ...

Jester: You humans are getting more ridiculous by the day.

MC: Nah, I just have priorities. *smiles*

Jester: ...

Jester: I haven't agreed to go on a date with you, nor will I in the future.

MC: That's okay. I can still admire you from a distance.

Jester: ...

Pierrot: *looks utterly lovestruck*

MC: ...

Wizzy: *can't help feeling nervous because of this* Y-Your Majesty... M-May I ask you a question?

MC: Yes?

Wizzy: Do... Do you like everyone?

MC: Yes?

Wizzy: (Alright... We're off to a good start.) I-I see... In that case... why don't you try clinging to Jestyn for a change?

MC: NO!

Wizzy: !!!

Wizzy: Wh-Why not?

MC: ...

MC: *gets flustered* I-I feel nervous around him...

Wizzy: ...

Wizzy: But Your Majesty—

MC: I-It's not that I hate him! Just... *blushes*

MC: Ugh! *sinks to the ground, hiding their face behind their hands*

Wizzy: ...

Wizzy: Your Majesty...?

MC: ...

MC: I have a crush on him.

Wizzy: ...

Wizzy: (Oh great heavens above...) *his prayers have been heard*

Wizzy: Jestyn will be more than happy to know that—

MC: He can't know.

Wizzy: *freezes*

Wizzy: Wh-Why?

MC: ...

MC: Because it's pathetic... Liking someone who's out of my league.

Wizzy: ...

Wizzy: Your Majesty... why would you say something like that?

MC: ...

MC: It happened to me before. I thought I had a chance.

Wizzy: ...

Wizzy: Oh Your Majesty... Jestyn loves you so much—

MC: Everything here is just a fantasy. My position as a ruler. And you, Wizzy. So I doubt that 'love' is real as well.

Harlequin: Oh, yes. Very.

MC: Shit. You think Doctor can increase my pain tolerance?

Harlequin: Just cancel the damn thing.

MC: And make Pierrot sad? Heck no.

Doctor: You're bold.

MC: You're neutral, right?

Doctor: Yes, don't worry. Anyway, how's it going?

MC: We're just deciding on a venue.

Jester: *walks in*

MC: Fuck—

Jester: Are you ready to receive your punishment?

MC: ...

MC: Can we postpone it?

Jester: ...

Pierrot: My dear, are you okay?

MC: I don't want to... It's going to be crowded...

Deuce: We'll be there with you!

Ace: Deuce! Are you even pulling?!

Deuce: Can't you see I'm doing my best?!

Ace: *to MC* Damn, you got a strong grip! You give us no choice-! *starts tickling their sides*

MC: Hahahahahaha-! Stop! This is embarrassing-! Hahahahaha! *lets go of the doorframe*

Ace: Gosh! Finally!

Deuce: *chuckles*

MC: You are so mean...

Ace: We didn't dress you up just for you to put a paper bag over your head!

Deuce: Give up, Ace. We're here to enjoy the festival.

Ace: *exasperated sigh* Fine, but you're taking that off when we get to a secluded area!

MC: Thank you, Ace...

Ace: Hmph.

MC: *has been holding onto their sleeve*

Ace: Do you wanna hold our hands instead?

MC: *nods*

Ace: Geez.

Deuce: Wow, dude, you're being sweet for once.

Ace: Shut the hell up!

MC: *spots something familiar on one of the stalls*

MC: !!!

MC: *approaches it, dragging Ace and Deuce in the process*

Ace and Deuce: !!!

Ace: Hey! What are you—

The stall owner: Hey! Is there something you like? I've got plenty of goods you can choose from!

MC: *points at the smooth, palm-sized red crystal* That is mine! Please return it to me!

The stall owner: Um, what?

Deuce: MC? What's going on?

MC: Please, sir, it's mine!

The stall owner: No? I can't just give it to you for free. What about my business?

Ace: Er, how much for this one?

The stall owner: 500 madol.

Ace and Deuce: ...

Ace: How much's on you, Deuce?

Deuce: 100 madol...

Ace: Shit, I only have, like, 260.

The stall owner: Well, sorry, kids. I can't sell this to you then.

Ace and Deuce: ...

Ace: *yanks the paper bag off MC's head to show what they look like*

MC: *looks absolutely adorable even through their tears*

The stall owner: ...

Ace: Aww... Sorry, MC. We're short on money.

Deuce: Maybe next time?

MC: But... It's mine... *cries harder*

The stall owner: Alright, alright! I'm giving it for 50 madol!

Ace: Heck yeah! *pays it*

I don't know the Fire Emblem myself, but I'm eating this. (⁠人⁠ ⁠•͈⁠ᴗ⁠•͈⁠)