#trein

NRC staff as your father figure :]

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I hope you don’t mind but I’m gonna do just gn Yuu since like a lot of my ideas aren’t strictly fem

• when he noticed that you saw him as a father figure he was all happy for exactly two seconds

• then the feeling of guilt crashing down on him he could feel his organs hurt. I mean all he’s put you through??? And you still glance over when you’ve done something good to see if he noticed??? IT HURTS SO BAD

• in the school holidays he does offer to get someone to go do work on the dorm since he just so happened to find room in the budget! And you get to go see your friends! How benevolent!

• once he does start feeling more paternal towards you he seeks you out, not to pester you with more jobs but because he wanted to keep an eye on you! He’s a doting guy to those he cares about and he wants to make up for lost or misused time

• if anybody gives you grief they are getting the horrors unleashed but he just says he gave them detention

• he brings back souvenirs for you from his holidays too!

• also we know he doesn’t give two fucks so he has dragged you out your class before so you can come on errands with him and you just so happened to stop for a nice lunch in the town! Coincidence for sure :]

• he might be a little awkward with your emotions but he does try to be there for you

• you’re his little pup.

• he knows the state ramshackle is in and is probably the one who got you your uniform you needed!

• he also gave you a basic wardrobe just so you don’t freeze or die of heatstroke, he also knows that even if you wash your clothes everyday you will probably feel dirty after a while wearing the same thing

• he probably began to feel so paternal because he made you stayed behind in lessons the first month so you could learn the basics

• also, back when you were a janitor for a very brief time he made his students clean the classes very efficiently because he didn’t want you struggling without magic to clean it up

• the EASIEST to blow his lid at Crowlys mistreatment of you.

• also, I’m stealing this from something it was a while ago but yeah , you become a model for him or just inspiration BUT that’s just the excuse he gives when he wants to get you new clothes.

• you’re his precious puppy and you won’t be caught lacking.

• if he finds you overworking yourself you are going to “help” mark papers with him. You will just sit and relax

• he has asked you to help him with his dogs and they all ADORE you

• he wants to make sure you know that you always have a home with him even if he doesn’t say it aloud

• I feel unintentionally he would already be showing you some unconscious bias.

• like you’re alone in the world defenceless with some of the most dangerous people around and your only hope is this school and a headmage who doesn’t give two shits if it doesn’t affect him.

• so if you’re ever upset or need reassurance he offers extra lesson. He even recommends library book that while rudimentary are perfect for you since they give you the basics and so you’re able to just get by in his class even if it’s by one mark.

• if you ever need help Lucius sits on your lap purring like a loud motor while he goes through the content

• if any other students give you trouble he handles it with swiftness

• also. In the glorious masquerade event when you went around with him and grim in the city he spoiled you and made sure you kept quiet about it.

• he only realised that he truly sees you as another one of his children when he’s at a dinner with his daughters for one occasion or another and he wondered for a moment where you are. His daughters caught on and laughed their heads off about it and now call you their mystery sibling

• also, he definitely argues with Crowly to help you get better funding for ramshackle and once it’s finally repaired he’s so happy for you but doesn’t show it. A little housewarming gift and some extra money does show up at your door. You only know it’s from him since it’s practical things you mentioned to him about planning to buy and some of Lucius’ hair that has shedded onto the basket the gifts came in

• he’s fun, he’s so much fun

• I don’t think he ever has a big realisation that he sees you as like a child to him or you see him like a dad it more slips in!

• it all started when he heard you complaining about the lack of good food at ramshackle and how you’ve been living off the same really not good food from Sam’s shop because you don’t have the money for anything else

• Cue him practically manifesting out of thin air as he tells you not to worry! He will help.

• your meals are taken care of from there. He sorts out meal prep that’s easily done up so you can focus on study.

• he gets others wrapped in because he casually mentions what he’s done when they were mentioned how you look more alive recently

• he more patient with you, more willing to give you a little break but he pushes you for greatness all the same

• whenever he finds you feeling down he begins to ask you about fun things form your world like sports of games they can play. He knows it’s not the solution that will fix all your problems but he hopes he can make a little piece of home for you here

• he also makes sure you’ve got practical clothes for the weather (they had to be approved by Crewel first so you don’t look shite)

• he’s less father and more fun uncle/big brother

• he sneaks you food , lets you work in the shop for money even if you just sit in the back room and get homework done as he runs the front. But hey, you’re getting paid!

• he probably is the easiest person to warm up to since he is just very non judgmental honestly

• if anybody tried to mess with you suddenly they have a ban at the shop. How strange. And they’re being heckled everywhere they go like something is coming after them?? Crazy ig

• definitely gets stuff in for you that you like and what he think you’d like!

Where they find out that Yuu is self-harming

I was going to add a warning and a lil comf message as always in this type of fanfics, but I think annonie explains it pretty well <3

responding to this request

It was Grim who approached him—nervously, voice urgent.

“You gotta talk to Yuu, Professor. They’ve been… off. They flinch when I get too loud, and the other day I saw bandages I know weren’t there before. I don’t get it… why would they do that?”

Crewel paused.

He had graded over fifty exams last night, scolded a third-year for exploding a cauldron... But that one sentence stopped everything.

He didn't scold Grim. He didn't panic. He nodded once and said,

“Thank you for telling me. You did the right thing, pup.”

That night, Crewel stayed up researching.

He was poring through psychology journals. His brow furrowed as he read about pain, coping mechanisms, and invisible wounds.

The next morning, he requested Yuu stay after class. Not in front of the others—he simply handed them a folded slip during potion lab, saying, “Come see me after last bell. No rush.”

When Yuu arrived, they looked uneasy, shoulders high with tension.

“I’m not in trouble, am I?”

“No. Sit. Please.”

They did, eyes darting to the ingredients shelf, then to the floor. Crewel sat across from them, hands folded on his desk, voice softer than they’d ever heard it.

“Grim spoke to me.”

Yuu froze. Crewel continued gently.

“He’s worried about you. And now, so am I.”

Silence. Yuu’s throat tightened.

“I’m sorry—” they blurted, eyes starting to burn.

“I didn’t want anyone to know— I was just— I didn’t know how else to deal with everything and—”

“Stop.”

Not a harsh command. Crewel stood and walked around the desk. He knelt beside them, one gloved hand hovering over their shaky hands .

“You have nothing to apologize for. Pain is not a moral failure. It doesn’t make you shameful. It makes you human.”

Yuu’s breath hitched.

“I’m not here to fix you. I can’t wave a magical pen and erase what you’ve felt. But I can promise you this: you’re not alone in this. Not anymore.”

He rose, placed a hand over his heart.

“You’re a part of this college. My student. And I take care of what’s mine.”

From then on, Crewel didn’t hover—but he checked in.

When Yuu looked withdrawn in class, he’d ask them to help sort ingredients. I

f they were dissociating, he’d say, “Mind walking with me to the greenhouse?”

Small tasks that let them breathe.

And he never pushed. Never pried.

Only left the door open—always open.

Crowley had a knack for dramatics. He thrived on being the center of the room.

But when Grim nervously shuffled into his office one rainy afternoon and said, “I think Yuu’s in trouble,” the headmage's feathers metaphorically dropped.

He didn't say a word at first. Just listened.

Mozus Trein (these are platonic)

You remind him of his daughters..

Innocent..

Put in a world that doesnt do you justice

And yet you still smile?

Strange

Youd think after all these years of teaching

And of being a parent hed seen it all

No

You’re like a mini version of him with grim

So that’s what youll be

A mini version

Another one of his children

Yes he does favor you

Yes he gives you easier assignments

Can you blame him? At least you’re passing

Plus Lucius always comes to her lap to stay put

It seems you have two little cats by your side nowadays

It’s just that one tells Trein everything you do

Even when you’re about to get in trouble with ace and deuce

Trein is always there to stop you

Now the boys have to ask his permission to hang out with you!

“Those boys are bad influences why not hang out with that Ashengrotto or rosehearts. Any of the smart students.”

Yeah he’s actively trying to keep all your friends away because they’re not worthy of you

Actually none of these boys are

Forget Azul and riddle

They overbloted that’s enough reason for him to

So what does he do?

Forges adoption papers and takes you home

Oh yeah he brought grim with you too

Now he has three children! And a half counting grim

He’s such a proud dad

And yeah there’s been a few times he’s locked you in the attic (Cinderella reference)

But that’s because he caught you talking with Jack!

Don’t even get him started on how sebek and epel climbed up HIS house to get to your window

Who do they think they are?

Prince Charming?!

HA!

No.

It’s gotten so bad he had to disguise you as a maid

Had to tell his daughters to treat you like one so those boys will stop coming around

Yes your wearing rags now

Yes you feel like your back in ramshackle

But it’s all for your own good

And well…

You believe him

You can’t help it but

Father knows best

theyd fight over yuu for custody, whether yuu is a child, preteen, or teen

theyd all give yuu clothes but their wardrobe looks like a mess because of it

they all get yuu some food

this one is purely based on Vibes feel free to argue lol

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