˗ˏˋ ꒰Aera꒱ ˎˊ˗

There's something wrong with Leona.

Not in the physical sense, of course, but in a way more… personal, so to speak. While Leona may be of a perfectly sound mind and body, the same can't exactly be said for his rather subtle shift in personality.

Like most things do, everything started off innocuous enough.

Leona's always liked to cuddle. It's something of a guilty habit of his, one you've indulged in without complaint since you first became his boyfriend. Usually, the lion would only pull you close and when he wanted to go to sleep, but now you find yourself trapped in his embrace pretty much every hour of every day. You'll never complain about receiving a little bit of love and attention from Leona, but it became a bit much when he started timing how long it took you to use the bathroom.

"Three minutes."

"Huh?"

"It took you three minutes to go piss. You left me alone for three whole minutes, one hundred eighty seconds, herbivore."

"Uh, my bad?"

"Yeah, you're bad. Do better next time. Now, c'mere so I can start makin' up for those three minutes without you."

One would think Leona would at least be gracious enough to let you keep yourself entertained while he uses you as his own personal pillow, but that's, unfortunately, not the case. It's already hard enough to find a comfortable position to read a book or doomscroll on your phone with your heavy ass boyfriend laying his full weight on top of you, but doing so is even harder thanks to the fact that he seems to only want your attention on him and him alone. Literally, every time you look to turn your attention anywhere else but Leona, he pops up right in your way to block your view of whatever dares to steal your focus away from him.

"Can you move your head?"

"No."

"No?"

"You heard me, smartass. The answer is no. You're always on that damn phone anyway, so how about you put it down and give your attention to something that actually matters."

"If you want attention you can just ask, Leona."

"Quiet."

"Damn, alright. I guess I'll just… stare at the wall until I pass out from boredom."

Thankfully, you were finally able to reach for your phone or one of the heavy tomes on Leona's bedside table when he finally fell asleep and was no longer conscious enough to nag you about paying attention to anything other than him. Despite your initial annoyance with your boyfriend and his antics, this newfound clinginess of his is, admittedly, quite nice. Sure, being confined to his bed and scolded for taking 'too long' in the bathroom or spending too much time on your phone — not to mention his grumbling everything you stopped running your fingers through his hair — but you get to see him all soft and kind and lovey-dovey, so it's all worth it.

Your Twisted Wonderland match is… Rook Hunt!

‧₊˚ ┊ We have selected Rook as your match because we find that the two of you share a great deal of passion and enthusiasm that we feel would make you a lovely pair! This hunter, like yourself, is a devoted lover of the arts! Rook finds beauty in every art form and is all too happy to engage you in discussion about design, photography and fashion! Unironically, his ideal date would be visiting a museum with you, which we have no doubt you'll enjoy! We believe you'll also enjoy getting whisked away to a secluded cabin in the woods by Rook. He loves being surrounded by the tranquility of nature, but having you by his side in your own little world makes the experience ten times better. Given the hectic nature of your work, Rook is always ready and willing to pack your bags and take you on a nice trip to one of the Hunt family's various vacation homes whenever life gets too overwhelming or stressful. Your sense of loyalty is, of course, thoroughly matched! Devoted is practically Rook's middle name, so you'll never ever have to worry about him betraying your trust in any way! He appreciates how efficient you are! Your 'take charge' attitude is incredibly attractive to him, which often leads to him relinquishing control over certain things just so he can sit back, and you get to work. In regard to your weaknesses, Rook handles them pretty well. He's not the kind of guy to get angry at you, even if you're having a disagreement. Additionally, Rook is understanding when it comes to your rigidity and won't ever push you to do anything outside of your comfort zone. That being said, he will gently try to encourage you to try new things, but never in a way that's overbearing or forceful. On a brighter note, Rook is very happy to indulge in your hobbies! He loves taking you out to fancy cafés and bakeries as dates, especially ones that specialize in macarons! Rook can yap his heart out if you let him, which means you'll be having plenty of long conversations with him throughout your relationship! Your hunter of love is overflowing with love and passion for you, and it's our firm belief that his feelings will never fade!

À ma plus belle primevère,

Salutations, my dear Primrose!

I have the most merveilleux day planned for us!

I shall not spoil the surprises I have in store, but know that I've spent a great deal of time and effort into making them come to fruition!

Oh, my heart sings at the thought of your reaction, but I must keep you in suspense for now.

I just ask you to dress semi-formally — something nice, although, I think you'd look quite lovely in anything.

While I would much prefer you to wear whatever you so please, where we're going has a bit of a dress code.

I must ask that you be ready to depart at around 5 P.M. so that we might arrive at our reservation on time.

Oops, I've said too much.

I shall end this letter here so that my hand and pen betray me no longer!

My heart longs to see you, mon amour.

I pray that our reunion will come as swiftly as an arrow flies.

Votre chasseur d'amoureux,

Rook Hunt ˋ°•*⁀➷

‧₊˚ ┊ Bruno might as well be your sugar daddy given how often he spoils you. Along with quality time, he quite likes lavishing you with gifts. There's just something about seeing your eyes light up and lips curve into a smile that never fails to make Bruno's heart skip a beat. (Your honor, my client is incredibly down bad. He pleads guilty to all charges of being completely whipped for his gf.)

‧₊˚ ┊ The kind of gifts you'll receive from Bruno vary greatly. For example, he gives a piece of jewelry or some other sort of lavish trinket to celebrate every month of your relationship once you're really serious with one another. These pieces are usually custom-made — yes, he has a high-end jeweler on hand that knows him by name — and carry some sort of sentimental meaning or message. On the less expensive side of the spectrum are the bouquets Bruno has sent to your doorstep every week and the little things that catch his eye while he's out and about doing business in Naples. (He absolutely stops to take a look at anything he sees that reminds him of you. He might not buy it right then and there, but trust that he will return for it if he doesn't.)

‧₊˚ ┊ Overall, Bruno just loves spoiling his girl! Given the nature of his… work, he can't spend as much quality time with you as he'd like, so he tries to make up for this by lavishing you with gifts. Of course, Bruno will spend all his free time attached to your hip, but when he can't, expect a neatly wrapped gift to miraculously appear in his stead. (Oh, you better believe he goes absolutely crazy when he knows he'll be going on a mission and won't be able to see you for a bit lol).

‧₊˚ ┊ Abbacchio is definitely not the type to spoil anyone — himself included. He's just not really big on giving or receiving gifts, so you won't be spoiled by him in the material sense. That being said, Abbacchio spoils you in other ways, but the primary method is by letting you take up every single second of his free time. (How does bro have an avoidant attachment style with one of his love languages being quality time??? Make it make sense bc 2+2 ain't adding up to 4 lol.)

‧₊˚ ┊ While Abbacchio isn't that quick to crack open his wallet and buy you a gift — the instances of which are few and far between, but he at least makes sure his gifts are thoughtful and carry a lot of sentimental value — he's much more willing to shower you with quality time! He can't think of anything he'd want more than being able to spend uninterrupted time with you. It doesn't matter what you're doing, be it slow dancing with each other in your living room or going out for dinner and a movie, so long as Abbacchio can be with you, he's content. (He's secretly pretty clingy, but has a really nasty habit of pushing you away and isolating when he gets in his own head. With time, he'll resort to this 'coping method' — if you can even call it that — less and less).

‧₊˚ ┊ When Abbacchio does get you a gift, it's usually something he's spent a lot of time thinking about. He doesn't just want to give you something that you won't love and cherish for at least a little while. It's Abbacchio's hope that he can show his love for you through these gifts, since he's not the best at conveying it through other means. (He's just a sweetie pie fr, don't let his outwardly stern and stoic nature fool you! I'm on my loverboy Abba agenda fr lol!)

‧₊˚ ┊ Mista is another one that doesn't exactly spoil you in the traditional sense. Don't get me wrong, he loves handing you a wad of cash and telling you to 'go treat yourself' with a smug, self-satisfied grin, but he's more prone to lavishing you with all his love! Physical affection is his number one love language, which means he's gonna be all over you for just about every second of the day — bathroom breaks not withstanding. (What am I saying? This mf will invite you to hold it for him while he takes a piss so he can keep you close lol)!

‧₊˚ ┊ For his own sake, Mista needs to have a hand on you at all times, and if he can't, then you better believe the pistols will make up for that by swarming you themselves. The little buggers are just as eager for your love and attention, which may or may not lead to Mista arguing with them for 'taking' you away from him. When he's not beefing with his stand, you'll find him trying to fuse his body into yours. If Mista could, he'd live inside your chest — right next to your heart where it's nice and warm and safe. (Bro is a Hall of Fame simp fr and no one can change my mind).

‧₊˚ ┊ When he's not trying to live inside your skin, Mista is happy to spoil you in the more traditional sense! He loves going shopping with you because he means he gets to watch you try on clothes and carry all your bags for you like a good boyfriend — plus, if you stop by a mall, that means he can get one of those soft pretzels with cheese he loves so much! No matter how much you spend, Mista isn't one to say no to you, so use that to your advantage and make his pockets hurt! (Thankfully, mafia work pays pretty well, so you're not gonna make him go broke lol)!

‧₊˚ ┊ Fugo is the king of responsible financial decisions. I think he has a bit of anxiety surrounding money considering how abruptly he was cut off from his family's wealth, so he makes a point to save and budget to an almost obsessive degree. That being said, he's not so penny-pinching that he won't buy you gifts — he actually quite enjoyed taking the time to pick something out for you — but they won't be all that common an occurrence. (He still allows himself some wiggle room for a spontaneous gift, which is even rarer lol).

‧₊˚ ┊ Fugo does, however, frequently give you flowers. It's a classic romantic gesture that isn't as detrimental to his wallet as a new pair of shoes or Cartier bracelet. Being the huge nerd he is, Fugo goes out of his way to pick out the flowers himself to convey some sort of message though the language of flowers! If you ever clock his tea, he'll deny it up and down, but that won't stop him from continuing to craft these bouquets himself. More expensive gifts like jewelry and the like are only really bought on special occasions like anniversaries or holidays. Fugo is a bit of a perfectionist, so he'll painstakingly spend literal months searching for the perfect gift for you! (As you can see, I'm also on my loverboy Fugo agenda lol).

‧₊˚ ┊ One of the areas where Fugo does frequently spend rather large amounts of money is on dates. He loves taking you out to fancy restaurants and makes a point to do so quite often. There's a sense of pride that comes with stepping out on the town with you on his arm and being the one to cover the check after a lavish dinner. Fugo sets aside a 'date night' fund to cover these expenses, so it doesn't interfere with his budget. (He will stray from his budget on occasion if he knows spending the extra bit will make you happy).

‧₊˚ ┊ Narancia is not the most financially responsible guy out there and can be quite impulsive, which means you'll be receiving a lot of random gifts with seemingly no rhyme or reason. If he sees something he thinks is cool or something he thinks you'd like, then he's buying it without much hesitation. Narancia often gets so enthusiastic about buying you a gift that he forgets to check the price and finds himself in for a rather… expensive surprise once he gets the cash register. (In his defense, he's not the best with math, so he might be off by a digit or two… or three when it comes time to add everything up lol. Don't worry too much about his spending habits, because Bruno has a savings account set up for him to make sure he doesn't blow all his pay on random stuff).

‧₊˚ ┊ Most commonly, Narancia will buy snacks for the two of you to share! This guy is a big spender at the local convenience store. Like, at least every other day, he's dropping like, a hundred dollars on snacks! Narancia struggled to keep food in his belly during his time on the streets, so he's not very keen on sharing his food, but that's obviously not the case when it comes to you! He has your favorite drinks as treats memorized and will make sure to pick them up for you while he's filling his basket with chips, candy, and the like! For Narancia, sharing food is something that comes from a place of deep love and trust, so don't overlook how important this is to him!

‧₊˚ ┊ Also, Narancia really likes buying stuff for the two of you to match! He particularly likes getting you both matching bracelets or keychains! He's also secretly a big Sanrio fan — Pochaco and Keroppi are his favorites — and will buy little knickknacks and blind boxes for you! Yes, Narancia has bought a labubu or two, but he keeps those at home on a shelf because he's not about to get it snatched off his bag after paying out the ass for it. (I love him, he's so silly and whimsical fr).

‧₊˚ ┊ Giorno's middle name is Material Girl, so you better be prepared to get absolutely spoiled rotten, especially once he becomes boss of Passione! He grew up comfortably in terms of financial stability, but he obviously wasn't getting enough allowance from his parents to go around buying the luxury brands he's able to afford now. That being said, Giorno doesn't spend frivolously. While he does spend a pretty penny at the Louis Vuitton store, he's not down there every week dropping a fortune. (Said store does, of course, know him by name since he's one of their best customers lol. He'll every luxury retail store in the vicinity of Passione HQ knows him and some even go so far as to close their stores to the public when they know he's gonna stop by lol).

‧₊˚ ┊ You know that one Ariana Grande some that's like 'I see it, I like it, I want it, I got it'? Yeah, that's Giorno. He inherited a rather sizable bank account from Diavolo after taking his place, and you best believe he's gonna spend those ill-gotten gains on luxury goods. Of course, you're free to take his card to go spend to your heart's content — just be prepared to show him your haul when it's all said and done! He likes going shopping with you, but is terrible when it comes to decision-making and will instead just tell you to buy whatever instead of choosing one or the other.

Your Twisted Wonderland match is… Idia Shroud!

‧₊˚ ┊ We have selected Idia as your match because we find that while you have many similarities in terms of likes and hobbies, your personalities differ enough to create a nice contract in your relationship! Like you, Ignihyde's Housewarden is chronically online! Idia is pretty much always up to date on the latest internet slang and lingo thanks to him being online 24/7. He'll always get any references and lingo you throw out in the middle of a conversation, and will absolutely to the same himself! You're not the only one that's socially awkward in this relationship. In fact, Idia almost certainly has you beat in that regard. He's quite literally a shut-in that only really interacts with his peers via his tablet, so he'll likely have to rely on you to carry him to social interactions whenever you manage to drag him out of his room. Similarly, Idia is a bit of a procrastinator. He'd much rather spend his day glued to his PC playing games, but he'll log off long enough to get his assignments done last minute. Like you, he'll groan and complain about how he already knows all the material. Hopefully, you'll both be able to find solace in your shared suffering, though. On a lighter note, Idia shares your passion for your interests! He is happy to listen to you yap about whatever's caught your eye as of late, but he — rightfully so — expects you to listen to him when he decides to start running his mouth too! Your playful aggression, while cute, has the potential to actually deal some damage to poor Idia. Don't get me wrong, he certainly doesn't mind it, but he asks that you try to control your strength since he bruises pretty easily. Don't feel too bad if you do accidentally take a chunk out of Idia's HP bar, though, because he's right where he wants to be. Although he's much more of a cat person, your dogs will be taken good care of by him! Idia will spoil your doggies to the underworld and back all while denying that he's fond of them. They may not be cats, but since you love them, so does he. When it comes to hobbies, you and Idia are locked in. This, of course, means you'll have lots of dates playing visual novels, watching videos, and listening to music together! He's, obviously, a homebody. So comfy at home dates where you can both chill in each other's arms and indulge in your hobbies are like heaven to him! As you might expect, Idia is a huge collector. He spends copious amounts of money on merch, and is happy to do the same for you! Sometimes he forgets to ask you if you want a specific piece of merch before buying it, which will lead to the occasional surprise package showing up at your door! When it comes to aesthetics, you and Idia actually have similar styles! Like you, he prefers baggier clothing that can cover up his rather thin frame, which means you can totally raid his closet and steal his clothes to wear! While Idia adores your curves and your chub, he understands wanting to hide the things you're insecure about. That being said, he'll always make sure you know how attractive he finds you, which doesn't come very easily to him since his charm stat is so low. Idia shares your tendency to deflect using humor. He can be pretty avoidant when it comes to any sort of conflict. He can also be an anxious mess at times, but he knows a lot of calming techniques that have varying degrees of success. Idia is certainly an unconventional boyfriend, but we truly believe that his quirkiness compliments your unique personality perfectly!

Ine,

Ok. So, I might have made a total newbie mistake. ｡ﾟ(ﾟ´Д｀ﾟ)ﾟ｡

You see, I made some… sleep-deprived purchases overnight and accidentally selected your address for it to be delivered to.

I would change it to get delivered here instead, but I paid for the super speedy overnight shipping, so that's a no-go. (-_-;)

Sooooooo, there's gonna be like, six or seven (don't you dare fucking laugh) boxes showing up at your doorstep.

I'd come pick them up myself, but I have an all-day raid scheduled and won't be able to leave my room.

Ortho was nice enough to agree to come over and take everything off your hands, so he'll be coming by sometime today. ٩(^‿^)۶

I'll make it up for you one way or another — just let me know how I can.

Anyway, my bad for this whole mess.

I guess this should be a learning lesson for me not to make any purchases while running on zero sleep. (>_<)

Sorry again, Ine.

I'm gonna get a few hours of sleep and restore my stamina before this raid,

Idia (( _ _ ))..zzzZZ

Your Twisted Wonderland match is… Jamil Viper!

‧₊˚ ┊ We have selected Jamil as your match because we find that his dry and witty nature perfectly suits your personality! Scarabia's Vice Housewarden is the textbook definition of sarcastic. Jamil has a sharp and direct way of speaking that's very much similar to your own. He actually quite enjoys trading dry remarks and banter with you, which is made easy thanks to how well you match his humor! While Jamil can get annoyed very easily? It takes a lot for him to blow up and actually get mad, especially when it comes to you. Your short temper may cause some friction — which isn't helped by the occasional snide remark that slips from his lips — but with time, he learns how to manage your anger. On the bright side, Jamil is rather thankful for your independence. Pretty much all of Scarabia relies on him in one way or another, so it's a relief for him that you don't expect him to do everything for you. Of course, Jamil is happy to cook you a meal or help you tidy up every now and again, but it's not an everyday thing. Your absentmindedness, however, is a more reoccurring part of your relationship. Thanks to his position within Scarabia, Jamil has to remember a lot of things, so he naturally takes it upon himself to make a mental note of things on your behalf. It's a small thing for him, but it's one that he's happy to do if it makes your life easier. Jamil is appreciative of your artistic pursuits. He, himself, is an artist in terms of his passion for dancing, so he makes it a point to support you, since he doesn't necessarily receive that same support from people like his parents. While Jamil is impressed with your creativity, he's also astonished at your ability to always find a way to fix your technological issues. He's not the most knowledgeable when it comes to these things, but he knows he can call on you whenever he has a tech issue he can't figure out. Jamil may not outwardly be the most lovey-dovey partner, but he shows his love for you through his actions rather than words.

Habibti,

Here's your official reminder to work on our project for Trein's class.

It's due at the end of the week, so we ought to start now if we want it done on time.

I want to get as far away from Scarabia as possible, so let's work on it at yours after class.

Actually, would it be alright for me to spend the night?

It's been awhile since the two of us have had any time to ourselves, so I figure we can take advantage of the situation.

Anyway, just let me know when and where you want to work on our project and if you're okay with me staying the night.

If it helps, I don't mind making us something for dinner tonight, whatever you want — within reason, of course.

With love,

Jamil V.

"Won't you come out from underneath those blankets and tell me what's wrong, darling?"

Qifrey's soft pleading pierces through the barrier of your cozy blanket cocoon. He's been trying to coax you into emerging or at least talking to him for the last five minutes to no avail. Qifrey has navigated many tricky situations in his life, from unruly apprentices, to attacks from the Brimhats, but this — somehow — takes the cake.

After a beat of silence, a defeated sigh — muffled thanks to the blanket over your head — finds your ears. Qifrey knew something was wrong when you didn't join him, Olruggio, and the girls for breakfast. You seemed rather… sluggish when you woke up, but it's unlike you to burrow into bed and refuse to leave its comfort when you know that day's responsibilities await you.

That's when it clicks for Qifrey.

You listen to him walk away from where he was crouched at your bedside, silently hoping that he'll finally leave you be and just let you wallow in peace. Unfortunately, Qifrey is a very stubborn man. The soft, distant sound of paper being flipped though can be heard as your beloved goes about doing whatever it is he's doing. With a soft hum, Qifrey finds what he's looking for marked in bright red ink on the calendar.

Ah, so it's about that time, is it?

"I see what the problem is now, dearest. You should have told me you weren't feeling well before your period."

Qifrey's suspicions are confirmed when an exasperated groan bellows from within the confines of your blanket prison. Slowly, and almost shamefully, you pop your head out, shooting your beloved witch a petulant glare that he can't bring himself to take seriously thanks to your bedhead sticking up every which way. Even when you're cross with Qifrey, he thinks you utterly breathtaking.

"What am I going to do with you, hmm?"

"Let me rot in bed all day, perhaps?"

"Hmm, no, I don't think so. How about we start with getting something to eat?"

Qifrey's gone before you have the chance to argue, and in the blink of an eye he's back at your side with a carefully selected spread from this morning's breakfast. He takes it upon himself to feed you, happily smiling to himself as he raises a spoonful of porridge to your lips. You glance at the spoon, then back at Qifrey with an unamused brow raised.

"You do know I can feed myself, yes?"

"Of course, dear. I merely wish to dote on you while you're not feeling well. You'll allow me that simple pleasure, will you not?"

The soft huff that passes your lips signals to Qifrey the end of your attempts at pushing him away. Without a fuss, you let him feed you. While the food itself is delicious as always, you can't help but grow a tad annoyed by your beloved’s rather… intense staring. Usually, it wouldn't bother you too much, but your mood is all kinds of thrown off thanks to your impending period, making the smallest of things something you're ready to have a meltdown over.

"Will you look away or something? I'm not going to disappear if you take your eye off me, Qifrey."

"My apologies, love. I had no intention of staring, but I couldn't help but notice how your cheeks become so soft and squishy like Puff-Puff's when you chew. They're just so cute and pinchabale, I couldn't help but be entranced by them."

Yet again, Qifrey's endless adoration makes it impossible for you to be truly annoyed with him. He watches as you quite literally melt at his words, losing any sense of defiance you had a mere moment ago. A smug, satisfied smile makes its way to Qifrey's lips, but he manages to bite it back well enough for you not to notice.

"Now that you're nice and fed, how about you tell me how you’re feeling, hm?"

"Tired and sore."

"Is that so? Well, that's no good, is it? Lucky for you, I have just the thing to sooth what ails you!"

With a cheery pep in his step, you resentfully watch Qifrey flit about to rifle through his desk for who knows what. It must be so nice to be unburdened by the dreaded monthly cycle and cursed week of blood, lucky bastard. For a split, second you're yet again cross with Qifrey for no fault of his own.

Just as quickly, you find yourself melting yet again as he comes scurrying back with a sparkle in his eyes and smile on his lips. Qifrey crouches down next to the bed, practically beaming his he presents you with a… stone? He looks up at you like a puppy presenting its owner with a stick it found — expectant and awaiting copious amounts of love and praise. Although confused, you can't even begin to be irritated by him when he looks at you like that.

"It's a rock."

"No, darling. It's a snugstone! It's Olly's latest invention!"

"And how exactly is this 'snugstone' supposed to help my pain?"

Instead of just explaining how the magical contraption works, Qifrey simply opts to show you instead. With gentle hands, he places the snugstone overtop your sleep shirt, right against your bloated stomach. You don't know what to expect, and for a moment, you think this is just some kind of elaborate prank. That's when a soothing warmth overtakes you.

"Oh."

"Oh, indeed, my love! Quite an impressive rock, don't you think?"

"It's certainly something, alright. Give my regards to Olruggio for this wonderful contraption of his."

"Of course, sweetheart. I'll make sure he knows how much his hard work is appreciated. Now, I believe it's time you got some rest."

Qifrey smooths a gentle hand over your head as a comfortable bliss washes over your weary self. For all the bite you had earlier, it's funny how easily you lean into his touch now that you've been fed and tended too. It would be all too easy for Qifrey to tease you for how quickly you switched up on him, but he knows better than to draw your ire when you're in such a state.

"I'll be downstairs with the girls for today's lesson, so you need only shout if you need me, alright?"

Qifrey isn't entirely sure that you comprehend his words, but the tired nod you give in response is enough to tell him that he was able to reach you though the impending haze of sleep enveloping you. He huffs softly, giving your cheek a gentle squeeze between his thumb and pointer finger before leaning in to press a delicate kiss against your forehead. With that, Qifrey pulls away, finding you already lost to the land of dreams.

‧₊˚ ┊ Cater is a Hall of Fame yapper. There's a 99.9% chance that once you get him started on a topic of conversation that interests him, that he'll talk and talk and talk until his voice grows hoarse and his throat sore. It could be said that Cater loves the sound of his own voice, and while that might be at least partially true, he does find comfort in the quiet moments as well.

‧₊˚ ┊ Cater is happy to be the vocal cords, so to speak, in your relationship. He very fluently speaks your silent nods and gestures, so don't worry about him misunderstanding you! Additionally, Cater is happy to act as your translator during your non-verbal moments. He won't ever force you to speak and will make sure no one else tries to get you to either. (Don't let Cater's bubbly facade fool you — he can get kinda… intense when it comes to dealing with anyone bothering you. It's kinda like seeing a flip switch. One moment he's smiling and the next he's glaring down some rando who asked why you can't speak for yourself. Oh, if looks could kill, Cater would be behind bars lol.)

‧₊˚ ┊ It might come as a surprise, but Cater himself has his moments of going non-verbal. They typically come when he's had a particularly rough day. It's in these moments that he finds solace in the silence, letting it surround him like a blanket while he doomscrolls his stress away. When Cater finds himself unwilling to speak, he'll use your language of nods and gestures to communicate with you. With the roles reversed, he considers himself lucky that he's found someone who not only speaks, but truly understands that same language. (Cater is very grateful that you're there for him during these moments and will tell you as much once he regains his will to speak.)

‧₊˚ ┊ Trey has plenty of experience when it comes to translating silence into words thanks to his siblings — one of which have the tendency to lose their voice when overwhelmed. He doesn't mind, of course. In fact, it's something that Trey takes some pride in. There's a level of trust that comes with acting as someone else's voice, and it means a lot to him that you would trust him enough to speak on your behalf. (Trey just genuinely likes being able to support you in any way. He'd go to the ends of the earth if you asked it of him, so this is pretty much nothing lol.)

‧₊˚ ┊ Trey notices everything when it comes to you, so he almost always notices you going quiet before going non-verbal all together. Once silence strikes, he does what he can to accommodate your unwillingness to speak. Your gestures, nods, and pointing are by no means foreign to him, which allows him to easily communicate with you even if you don't employ your words. With a kind and gentle heart, Trey happily allows you to use his voice when yours fails you, and if anyone has a problem with that, then they can take it up with him. (He'll never resort to any sort of violence or intimidation — that's just but his style — but will instead try to diffuse any tension with his typical grounded and calm approach. That being said, if someone makes a snide comment or comes at you wrong for being non-verbal, you'll see a side of Trey that greatly contradicts his usually considerate and loving nature.)

Your Twisted Wonderland match is… Rook Hunt!

‧₊˚ ┊ We have selected Rook as your match because we believe that he nicely compliments your considerate and artistic nature! While this hunter of love can be a little… eccentric at times, he's very caring and well-meaning with his intentions. Like you, Rook is incredibly caring. He's loyal to a fault and is always ready and willing to do just about anything if it means supporting and making those he's close to happy. With you, this translates to Rook helping you with your insecurities. He's very good with his words, but he doesn't want you to think that he's just telling you sweet nothings. Rook means every word he says when he compliments you, and won't stop lavishing you with all his love and adoration until you see yourself in the same light he does. If you need to take a lazy day, he won't judge. In fact, he'll make sure you're nice and cozy. If your laziness gets in the way of you completing some task or another, then Rook will gently encourage you to get it done before you can go back to relaxing, or he'll just do it for you himself. Now, when it comes to art, you've met your match! Rook adores anything and everything to do with all forms of art! He will sing the praises of everything you make, be it a painting, a sculpture, or anything else — in his eyes, everything made by your hands belongs in an exhibit! Of course, Rook absolutely treasures any pieces of your art you gift him and treats them like priceless masterpieces, which, to him, they are without a doubt! He will, obviously, buy you plenty of books and manga to add to your collection. Rook is much more of a traditional reader than a manga-reader, but he will take it upon himself to read every available volume so he can properly engage you in discussions on whatever series you feel like yapping about! He adores your voice, by the way, so never think you're bothering him when you get particularly talkative. Rook is also happy to join you at the gym! He's a great workout buddy that's both encouraging and helpful when it comes to meeting your exercise goals! Rook is also very good at making sure you get enough sleep. He loves you and wants you happy and healthy, so that means no more late nights if he can help it! Rook does hate it when you shut him out, but he won't ever force you to let him in. He's patient enough to wait and let you take your time before you're ready to talk again. Also, don't worry about being messy! Rook doesn't mind cleaning up after you, especially if your beautiful art is the result! You'll be nothing but loved and supported in this relationship! Rook's goal is to make sure you never ever doubt yourself, your relationship, and his love for you, and we believe that it's one he'll very easily achieve!

À ma plus chère bien-aimée,

I was overcome with the insatiable urge to tell you how much I adore you.

Your self-consciousness is a beast I mean to defeat, no, to slay once and for all.

You are something truly special, mon amour.

Your skill and talent is beyond measure, and everything you create astonishes me without fail.

Your kindness is the sort written about in songs of old, the kind of compassion that people put on a pedestal and strive to achieve.

I adore you, ma très chère artiste, and I will use every breath to tell you that for as long as I have the privilege of being yours.

Every smile, every laugh, every breath you take is something truly merveilleux

Always remember: j'aime et j'adore chaque morceau de toi.

Votre admirateur le plus ardent et dévoué,

Rook Hunt

The first years are collectively at their wits end.

They've lost track of how long Sebek's been dancing around his feelings for you. It's honestly become downright painful for them to watch the poor fae try and fail time and time again to get you to understand the depth of his affections for you. It seems like he's tried everything at this point, yet his kind gestures and outright declaring his adoration for you have continually gone right over your head.

Your obviousness is the main problem here. Somehow, you don't seem to notice how utterly whipped Sebek is for you. How you can think he's just being friendly when he clearly favors you to just about every other soul that crosses his path — minus Lilia and his glorious liege Malleus, of course — is beyond them. It's quite obvious to everyone that watches Sebek interact with you that he has a massive raging crush on you. Well, it's obvious to everyone except for you.

Thankfully, that's about to change.

Unable to suffer yet another one of Sebek's failed attempts at wooing you, the first years decide to take it upon themselves and set the two of you up once and for all. The plan was actually suggested by Ace, who isn't exactly known for coming up with many bright ideas. The others very quickly agreed, since they were also beyond sick and tired of having to awkwardly watch Sebek try to flirt with you.

And so, the plan was put into motion!

Ortho, using his vast database of knowledge, concocted the perfect romantic date for the two of you — a romantic dinner for two! Of course, I dinner needs food, so Ace and Deuce begged the best cook they know — that being Trey — to help them out. The Vice Housewarden agreed after some convincing and the promise of a favor from each of his juniors, which left only the venue and decorations to be settled.

Vil was gracious enough to let the group use one of Pomefiore's spare ballrooms to host your date after Epel explained their plans for you and Sebek. While he's usually a bit reluctant to let a gaggle of rowdy first years run around his dorm unsupervised, he supposed he did owe you for all your help with the overblots and whatnot, so he simply obligated to settle that debt. Thankfully, Vil has Rook to keep an eye out and make sure none of the dorm's expensive vases get broken in the process.

Once the location was established, Jack got to work rearranging furniture and putting up decoration according to the plans Ortho came up with. The others chipped in too, of course, but the heavy lifting was left to Jack. Finally, after all the blood, sweat and tears — well, mostly sweat, but a little bit of blood and tears after Ace hurt his foot trying to move a table with Deuce — the set-up was finally done.

All that's left was to get you and Sebek together to enjoy the fruits of all their arduous labor.

Surprisingly, it was rather easy to get you both to agree to come to Pomefiore under the guise of a group study session. Grim, however, almost ended up talking you out of it, since the last thing he wanted to do was study, but all it took was some mild convincing and the promise of canned tuna to get him to change his tune. Thankfully, you didn't think his eagerness strange, which was quite the relief to the others.

Neither you nor Sebek had any idea what was in store when you set out to Pomefiore on that fateful day. To keep up the ruse of the aforementioned study session cover, the whole group of first years were waiting for you in the form lounge upon arrival. There was an undercurrent of tension in the room amongst them, but they were at least able to pretend not to be scheming.

The plan to get you two alone was simple. They'd moved most of the extra seating out of the lounge, so you and Sebek had no other choice but to venture off to grab yourselves a chair. Epel would point you in the direction of the ballroom they set up in advance. He'd quietly follow the two of you, and once you were behind closed doors, he'd spring into action and lock you both in! As convoluted as the whole thing sounds, it managed to work out quite well.So, now you find yourself trapped in the very nicely decorated room with Sebek while the others taunt him from the other side of the doors. Something about finally making a move, whatever that means. While Sebek rages and contemplates breaking down the door to strangle the other first years — minus Ortho, who he refuses to believe was lead astray by their wicked friends — you take it upon yourself to inspect the dinner for two set up in the middle of the room.

Two delicious looking plates of food and accompanying desserts were spread out on the table, with a bouquet of bright red roses — likely fresh from Heartslabyul's gardens — acting as the centerpiece. It's a lovely display that only heightened the surrounding atmosphere. The lights are down low, letting the fairy lights strung up across the ceiling cast a soft warm light on the scene below. Somewhere, a quiet music plays a gentle tune that you can just make out over the sounds of Sebek's arguing.

"Just leave them be, Sebek. They locked us in here for a reason. The sooner we give them what they want, the sooner they'll let us go." Oh, Sebek knows very well what they want, but he's not quite sure if he's ready to take that step just yet. Sure, he's been trying to court you for a long while now, but confessing his feelings is an entirely different beast.

"F-fine. You're right, as always, prefect. Tell me, what mischief has those louts gotten up to this time?"

"A meal by the looks of it. I guess they want us to eat more. It's a bit dramatic going to these lengths, but it's actually kinda sweet if you think about it." Of course, it goes right over your head that this is supposed to be a romantic endeavor. To Sebek, though, the intention couldn't be any clearer.

Without much fanfare, you sit and eat in silence. Sebek can hardly stand to take more than a few bites thanks to his nerves and instead finds himself mulling over every possible way he can get out of his with his pride and dignity intact.

"Are you alright? You look like you're about to throw up over there?"

"I am perfectly well, perfect. I just have quite a bit on my mind."

"Care to share? I'm always here to listen."

There's a beat of silence followed by a long heavy sigh from Sebek. He knows what he must do, and although he doesn't appreciate being forced into this situation, he will take the opportunity and make the best out of it.

"I have meant to tell you this for some time, prefect. It was my intention to do so on my own terms, but my hand has been forced. So, I shall come out and say it: I am quite taken with you and would like to pursue a romance with you should it please you." And just like that, Sebek's heart is laid bare for you to do with it as you please. It feels like a relief that he's finally spoken the words aloud, but he'd be lying if he said he didn't fear what your response might be.

"Oh… I had no idea you felt that way about me."

"I see. Perhaps I was not as obvious about my feelings as I would have liked. Please forgive me for that."

"There's nothing to forgive, Sebek. Thank you for telling me. I guess I was a bit too thick-headed to notice, so let's call it even."

"I would not let you take even part of the blame for this mishap, but if you insist, then I shall allow it."

"So, I guess this was the guys' plan all along? Lock us in here and get one of us to confess? Heh, I gotta give it to them, they really know how to come together when they put their minds to it."

"Yes, I suppose I shall have to thank them for orchestrating all this, even if things don't turn out the way they'd hoped."

"It would have been a shame if all their hard work went to waste, don't you think? Well, I think they'll be quite happy to know that I return your feelings, Sebek."

"Y-you do?"

"Of course! Come on, let's go tell them now, I wanna rub it in their faces!"

Upon your emergence from the ballroom, the group of first years erupts into a chorus of cheers. They high-five, hug, and congratulate each other like they'd just won the World Cup when all they did was successfully set their friend up with their crush. Sebek is, of course, still peeved that they had the gall to pull such a stunt, but he'll let them celebrate for now.

Your Love and Deepspace match is… Xavier Shen!

‧₊˚ ┊ We have selected Xavier as your match because we believe that his loving and mellow personality suit you quite nicely! Like you, this hunter is incesibly introverted! Xavier would much rather spend the day at home with you, napping and playing video games with you. He's a homebody for sure, but he will happily go out and do whatever makes you happy. While you're more bubbly, Xavier is more the calm, cool and collected type. He certainly can get animated at times, but that's mostly in therms of his facial expressions — specifically his eyes. Your sarcasm will fly right over Xavier's head. He's not naive, but he's just takes your word at face value in his endearingly earnest way. Xavier is much more of a listener than a yapper, so he'll glad listen to you run your mouth. When I say listen, I mean it. While he might get a bit distracted by the sound of your voice or the shape of your lips, he's a very active listener that asks questions and provides insight at certain points. Xavier quite enjoys physical affection, mostly in the way of cuddling during a nap. He is, however, happy to let you squeeze him and bite him as you please. Me might fix you the occasional nip here and there, but otherwise he's not much of a biter himself. Xavier will absolutely squeeze you tho. He's got an iron-clad grip that makes it rather difficult for you to get out of his loving embrace. Xavier is an avid reader himself, so he loves doing buddy reads with you! He isn't really one for murder mysteries, but he'll read them for you. Sci-fi and space themed novels are, of course, his preferred genre, but he's willing to try out just about anything if you recommend it. Like you, Xavier is a huge cat person. He'd be a great cat parent, but be warned: if you choose to stops a cat with him, he will fight the little feline for your attention and affection no matter how cute and fluffy it is. Being a trained hunter means that Xavier's reflexes are second to none. For you, that mean you'll never have to worry about bugs bothering you. You won't even notice any bugs because he'll have them removed from your presence before you even notice them. Xavier is very patient and understanding when it comes to your anger issues. He doesn't get very angry himself, so he's able to handle your heightened emotions in a calm and relaxed manner. Your laziness doesn't bother Xavier whatsoever. He is never one to say no to some good ol' rest and relaxation, but he'll make sure you're not neglecting yourself or any other responsibilities in favor of lounging around all day. That being said, Xavier will absolutely join you on one of your lazy days if he so happens to have the day off and if he doesn't, then he'll just call out to spend it with you. What might cause some friction, is your tendency to get distant when your social battery runs low. Xavier completely understands that social interactions can be incredibly draining, but he hates that you pull away from him during moments like these. He's very supportive and will give you the time you need to recharge, but it does hurt his heart somewhat to not be pushed away by you. On the bright side, Xavier very keen on taking care of you and will pamper you like a princess if you let him.

Hi, Amelia.

Since it's my turn to pick our buddy read for this month, I stopped by the bookstore after work the other day.

I got some help from the store owner to find something we'd both enjoy, and I ended up with this murder mystery in space.

It actually seems really interesting.

I also took the liberty to get up both matching bookmarks and tabs so we can annotate when we read.

I was thinking we could start reading the next time I come over if you're up to it.

We can make it a cozy home date too — you know, order take out and all that.

We can even get some dessert from that bakery I told you about.

How about you take a peek and see if I made a good pick?

If you're not into it, then we can return them and go book shopping together so you can find something else.

Anyway, don't read too far ahead if you do like it — I don't want you accidentally spoiling any of the plot if you get too excited and start talking about it.

Well, I'll try to stop by as soon as I'm available so we can spend some time together.

Love,

Xavi ☆

Your Twisted Wonderland match is… Silver!

‧₊˚ ┊ We have selected Silver as your match because we find that his calm, devoted, and loving nature nicely compliments your personality! Despite being raised by an extrovert, this knight is much more of an introvert like yourself. Silver can be quite blunt at times, but he's not trying to be rude, he's just a straightforward kind of guy. He doesn't at all mind when you call it how it is. In fact, he appreciated your direct honesty and highly values your thoughts and opinions! Silver isn't exactly shy, but he is quiet. He doesn't push you to open up right away, and follows your lead in terms of the pace of your relationship. Once you do get comfortable enough to start yapping, though, you better believe that Silver is hanging on to every word that leaves your lips. Silver loves listening to you talk and takes great comfort in the sound of your voice! He loves hearing you sing too, so don't be afraid to hum a little tune or put in a full performance for him! Unfortunately, he finds your voice so comforting that he often ends up falling asleep while listening to you. It's never on purpose, of course, but Silver always feels incredibly bad for doing so. While we're on the topic of sleeping, naps together are, obviously, commonplace in your relationship. He always cuddles up to you without realizing it, but be warned that you won't be able to leave his grasp once your trapped in his embrace. If you so happen to fall asleep in nature — which might happen quite often — expect a few cute forest critters and even an occasional stray cat to flock around your sleeping forms. Silver isn't quite sure why animals are so drawn to him, but he knows you like cute animals, so it's not much of an issue. Moving onto hobbies, this is where there's a bit of a disconnect. Video games and the like aren't Silver's cup of tea, but he's happy to try some out with you. Surprisingly, he finds that he rather enjoys cozy games, especially farming sims! One hobby you will easily be able to rope him into, however, is crafts! Silver is naturally quite crafty and resourceful, which makes him surprisingly good at things like sewing. On a more sour note, let's address your red flags. Now, Silver is a calm and rational guy. He's not one to yell or get overly angry. In fact, he hardly even argues with you. Silver handles your anger with grace. He doesn't ever hold your emotions against you and only ever tries to calmly defuse the situation as best he can. Similarly, he handles your distance when your social battery is drained rather well. He Silver is happy to give you your time and space to yourself. He takes the approach of letting you decide when you're ready to let him back in. Your laziness only bothers Silver a bit, but that's only because he's typically quite active when sleep hasn't taken ahold of him. He won't scold you or anything like that, but he'll try his best to get you to get up and get moving every now and again! Silver is a gentle and kindhearted knight, one that we're sure will defend you with all his heart!

Dearest Amelia,

It is with all my hope that this letter finds you well.

I thought it of import that I apologize for falling asleep during our date yesterday.

Naively, I thought my grievous curse wouldn't ruin our time together, but you and I both know how that went.

However, I'd like to thank you for watching over me while I slept.

I'd like to make it up to you for all you do for me.

I could never endeavor to express just how lucky I am to be yours.

Hopefully, I might be able to show you at least a modicum of the adoration I have for you with the surprise I have in the works.

I'll not spoil the plans I have in store, but it is my intention that it makes up for the disaster that was our last one.

Yours faithfully,

Silver

‧₊˚ ┊ There has to be a rule that forbids hiding beneath the Queen of Hearts' cape! Well, at least that's what Riddle immediately thought the first time you took it upon yourself to hide beneath it. His first instinct was to scold you for acting so childish, but then he remembered that you literally are a child, and quickly bit his tongue. So, Riddle, albeit reluctantly, let you hide underneath his cape. (Of course, he'd huff and grumble and complain, but he never once told you no. To be honest, he just can't bring himself to deny you, so use that power wisely lol!)

‧₊˚ ┊ Your fascination with Riddle's cape is beyond him, so be honest. I mean, he does enjoy how regal and commanding it makes him look, but he can't fathom why you're so obsessed with hiding beneath it. Similarly, the ADeuce duo — well, mainly Ace — doesn't understand why you like hiding in their Housewarden's shadow, but Riddle is very quick to slap a collar on either of them of the tease you too much for his liking. (Cater and Trey jokingly call him a protective older bother, which almost gets them both collared by a very flustered Riddle.)

‧₊˚ ┊ With time, Riddle grows rather fond of your antics and almost brings to expect you to worm your way beneath his cape whenever he dons his dorm uniform. He is, of course, too proud to admit how much he enjoys your antics, and will deny it up and down if you or anyone else tries to call him out! Riddle was certainly a reluctant big brother, but he's settled into the role and takes his duty very seriously! (He didn't have an older sibling to protect him when he was young, so he's gonna make up for the past by being there for you!)

‧₊˚ ┊ In the beginning, Azul was rather annoyed by how you clung to him like a sucker fish, but with time, he began to find it somewhat endearing. He's, of course, too proud to admit that he finds your antics quite sweet, but it's very easy for everyone to tell how fond he is of you. (Jade and Floyd, obviously, poke fun at the poor octopus, but you're spared from their teasing since you're just a little shrimpy.)

‧₊˚ ┊ You're almost always welcome beneath the cover of the coat Azul wears over his shoulders, just not when he's doing business. On one occasion, you nearly gave one of his clients a heart attack after you popped out from the dark recesses of his coat. After that, he very politely asked that you refrain from hiding there while he's trying to make a deal. (Thankfully, he didn't lose that client you scared half to death, but even if he had, he couldn't be too mad at you.)

‧₊˚ ┊ Although you're not technically a member of the Octavinelle dorm, Azul takes it upon himself to have a matching oversized coat made for you. Of course, it could never compare to the billowing glory of Azul's, but at least you can hide beneath it whenever you're not able to be within reach of his coat. (Azul thinks you look like quite the professional little thing in your coat and, admittedly, feels something akin to pride whenever he sees you wearing it. He's a proud big bro lol.)

‧₊˚ ┊ Oh, Malleus is so utterly delighted that you have taken to him so readily! Most turn away from him out of fear, yet you look to him as a protector, a friend, a brother even. You are always allowed to seek refuge beneath the shadows of Malleus's cape. In fact, you needn't ask for permission, simply drape the fabric over yourself whenever you so please! (Malleus has always wanted a younger sibling, and while he certainly has a brotherly bond with Silver, the knight is a bit too old for him to dote on, unlike you.)

‧₊˚ ┊ It's quite hard for people to find Malleus scary and intimidating when you're burrowed beneath his cape. Actually, the sight helps to dampen the cold and untouchable image that most people have of the Prince. Lilia, of course, finds the sight quite cute and will take a million pictures of the two of you together since you're just too cute together! (If Malleus is your big brother figure, then Lilia is your fun uncle, while Sebek and Silver are your surrogate cousins — you're the unofficial member of the family that they all love and adore!)