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as a yandere, kalim acts almost the same yet to a more extreme degree. his affection becomes more suffocating as if he's a snake and you're the rat he's going to feast on for tonight, the feeling of garnet red irises watching you from afar was as comforting as standing in a pool of lava like a fool.

kalim's prone to having intrusive thoughts, his anxiety spiking up whenever you're not close to him. he wonders where you are, who are you with and if you're safe or not, so he has a few friends who were more than willing to watch over you.

he doesn't just let his friends do all the work, he plants seeds of doubt in your mind, making weird comments about your friends and whispering lies into your ear in hopes you would drop them. he doesn't want to hurt anyone but if it means he can get you, he'll do anything to do that.

he's extremely possessive. his arms always finding itself snaked around you, eyes twinkling with malicious intent as he smiles brightly at the person who decided to ruin your time together with him.

kalim isn't as dumb as most people would think. he knows a thing or two and will not hesitate to use his wealth to get what he wants. he doesn't have much of a status when it comes to royalty but he has people who are and is willing to help him. after all, who wouldn't resist such a polite boy? it's not like they could, especially with the blackmail he somehow has.

he has no idea just how bad his obsession is, but he does know what he's doing is morally wrong. while it does hurts him to do awful things, he couldn't risk you slipping from him.

he needs you, okay? just stay with him! you'll be happy together! so many riches, gifts and even custom made chains made out of real gold! now, doesn't that sound wonderful? (atleast, to kalim)

whether or not you agree, he's never letting you go <33

➜ RUNNER UP !? ᝰ

⌗ ៹ rook hunt. | of course, this beauty of a huntsman is an absolute romantic when it comes to you; gifts under his name spotted all around your room, poems and praises he sung and which were all about you. he's such a fine gentleman, so fine you forgot he's a yandere.

having azul as a yandere basically means your privacy is non existent. unlike regular azul who may be a little bit nosy but still respects your privacy, yandere azul throws the whole deal out of the window.

extremely delusional and possessive as well. you can never find peace without him sticking to you like glue or one of the octavinelle students— it's either one of the twins or some student he blackmailed and ordered to watch over you— following you closely.

he believes you love him the same way he loves you. well, at least he pretends you do. pampers you with lots and lots of affection, it would've been nice if it wasn't suffocating and too sugar-coated. as much as this octopus displays himself as a mentally stable and sweet gentleman, there's no denying he has obsessive tendencies.

he doesn't even try to hide said tendencies and gaslights everyone, especially you, he let you know what he's been up to.

what he's been up to will remain a secret; for the sake your sanity and i.

➜ RUNNER UPS !? ᝰ

yandere trey is a wreck, and with you, he's a whole hurricane.

he's possessive yet will never show that side of him, fearing you might hate him for it. he'll do anything to keep you by his side and whenever you're far away from him, you bet your ass he's all over the place and questioning where you are.

and there's where his living cameras come in! he would order a few from heartslabyul to follow you around and report to him about anything, and i mean anything you do. you talked to someone? write that down. you went to your dorm? write that shit down.

he's all up in your business, brushing it off as him being the best -overprotective- boyfriend he is. he tells you not to worry but whenever you're away for too long, he makes it a big deal.

small arguments about his paradoxical self happen all the time, most of them ends with him gaslighting you to apologize and treats it as you getting a bit fussy.

on the delusional scale, i would say he's about a 7/10. while he's well-aware how wrong this feels and how it must be disturbing for you, his logical side gets swept under the rug by his yandere tendencies.

speaking of yandere tendencies, you would barely notice it unless you squint your eyes— he's a good liar and a master at manipulation, after all. (mansplain, manipulate, manwhore <33)

he's not quick to kidnap you, not at all! he's willing to wait, although do be mindful of what you do; you'll never know when that patience runs out (◠‿・)—☆

➜ RUNNER-UPS !! ᝰ

⌗ ៹ ace trappola! a lovable, humble idiot. although, he acts as if he has enough experience with romance, he melts and becomes putty whenever you show his affection. just keeps him at arms length, unless you want him clinging to you all the time.

⌗ ៹ jade leech! an absolute gentleman; helps you with anything and treats you nicely with small kisses on your hand and words of affirmation. he may not be as loud as his twin but do remember, he still bites.

[ A chair is being pulled out, someone takes a seat. ]

Martin:  So... You wanted to see me. For my. Performance review?

Elias: Yes. I did. So. [ Pause. ] I think we’d start with an exercise. Where you give yourself a review, and tell me what it is. Now, go ahead.

Martin: I. What? [ Pause. ]  Um... Like, on a scale, or...? I think I've been doing pretty well.

Elias: Not just on a scale. [ Pause. ]  If you were in my position, I'd like you to give a review on Martin Blackwood. Archival Assistant to the Magnus Institute.

Martin: Ooookay... uh. 

Martin:  Well. Lets see. Martin Blackwood is... punctual. He's always on time. He does his work, and... Well, I'd say he does it. Swimmingly. ......Uhhh, he stays after to do all the paperwork the archivist hasn't done for today. So, that's pretty good.

Elias, with conviction:  Yes. Now what are the cons.

Martin:  Well, there is the... whole... all out of vacation days, bit. And then some. Because of ah, the worm incident.

Elias:  You're allowed to take a set amount of days. After the worm incident I do think that you and everyone do need it.

[ A long pause. ] 

Elias:  What about truthfulness? Is Martin truthful.

Martin: As truthful as anyone can be.

Elias, coldly:  Don't give me washed answers Martin. It's your job as the archival assistant to relay information for your cases-- which implies that you should be honest with your boss. Yes? Unless I should take everything for granted.

Martin:  I provide as much correct and accurate information to the archivist as I can. Of course i'm honest about my investigations. I trust the work that my collegues do, therefore, I...

[ The legs to a seat shift. ] 

Martin:  I offer my own honest work in return. As much as I can. If that's not enough for you, than you can review all of my paperwork and cross reference it. But you'll be here for days, because as I said, I... do my work. All of it.

Elias: Fine. If you’d like to dance, we can dance. 

[ Someone leans back in a seat. ] 

Elias:  It's not enough for me when you don't answer me truthfully when I ask where Tim is, and why.

[ A pause. ] 

Elias:  I'm sure you're well aware of the murder that had happened recently.

[ The tape recorder starts to sound staticy, like it’s jumbled, and getting louder. ]

Elias:  I don't particularly want anything like that happening to any, of you.

[ A very, very long pause. Martin sniffles. ]

Martin, softly: Right.

Elias: Will you tell me the truth, Next time. 

[ Pause. ]

Elias: Good. [ Elias sighs, then sounds happier. ]  Other than that your work is as you described. Exemplary. Keep it up. I don't think there's anything else that hinders your review. If you'd like to take the rest of the day off you may do so. Let me know if you need anything. 

[ The legs to the seat shift, and the door to the office opens, then closes. ]

Elias: Hmph. [ To the tape recorder, we assume. ] Had to just listen in. Didn’t you. I suppose it may be of further use the next time they act out again. Or perhaps for you? Jon. Nonetheless.  Elias: One down. Two to go. Tim and Melanie’s performance review will not go as easy. I know that. Though, being back from that dreadful vacation, I’m sure Tim will get the point. If anything, at least Martin should be thinking about that image for a very, long while. Just one less in the pile to worry about. 

I’m not sure what to think anymore. I’m also especially not sure how to feel or. Or how to process my emotions. I-- cope? Not. Not really. As if I. As if I ever really had a true incentive how to in the first place. I just. 

I read statements. That is my job as the Archivist, and it’s not as if any of this is even new to me. I worked at the institute as a researcher for four years, and even then, after it all, its not until now am I starting to cope with this as the new reality. It’s easier, maybe. To look at it all, judge with eyes that have never truly befallen the tragedies. The atrocities that tear down thousands, of thousands of lives. You never truly know what you’re going through until you’re in their shoes. What. What I mean to say is that I think. I think I’m in their shoes. And I see now. 

Today I saw something that had shaken me quite literally. Someone I’d known fairly well, an angel depending on your... personal, definition. They turned into a wooden. 

[ Jon swallows, dryly. ] A wooden puppet, if you will. I’d never truly ever seen anything like it. It. To have the very core of your being taken away so... swiftly. The. This puppet master, infuriates me to no end, and here I am. Helpless. Forced to watch the show. I. Tried my very best to act normal, to support him in his... During, his transition through and back. 

I. I don’t know what to think I. 

Martin. Also confessed his feelings for me today. It. Was abrupt, for sure. I suppose I. Confessed my feelings back but, do I even truly? Like them the same way? Or am I being selfish? I don’t. Dream about them my dreams are ah-- well. 

And Kirk. One of my most trusted companions so far. He’s humbled me more than once, and even now. He still enjoys my presence enough to entertain me once more. I. Enjoy his as well but I. 

Kirk. Madison. S. Hell-- even Moh. For christs sake. Melanie? We. 

I’m going to die. Next week. Or at least-- well. I suppose I’ll be replaced then? They’ll never be none the wiser.  [ Jon’s voice gets louder, as he grits his teeth into the recorder. ] This. is. my. real. voice. Martin. Tim. Melanie. Hell-- Elias. If you find this. THIS. is my real voice. Not whatever-- whatever might replace me if I might fail. 

It’s with great regret that I make this recording. That I bring you all down with me that I. I rope you all in to this sick game of friendship for my own selfish gain. Martin I. I would’ve greatly liked to continue that conversation but I can’t. I just can’t let you get close. Melanie, I deeply regret some of the discourse we’ve had. Tim-- Hell. Kirk. You. I’ve never met anyone better or-- or- Madison. Without you I.

This is it then. Isn’t it. Hah. Here I am. Blabbering on. Preparing my last few words before I try to kill whatever replaced---. Of course I’d have nothing but regrets. I suppose it’s for the best.  I’m going to kill it. I just. I hope you all understand. 

This is Jonathan Sims. Head Archivist.... of the Magnus Institute. 

[Sigh.]

I think I’m. Going to go lay down now.”