#twstazul

Azul has possibly never mentioned his biological father, talking only about his stepfather, his mother’s second husband:

“He’s a lawyer, as it happens. They got acquainted over the course of my mother’s divorce proceedings…The man is softhearted and sincere, but I can assure you that professionally speaking, he is NOBODY’S fool. He often shares his insights about contracts and the law with me. He and my mother are quite the happy couple, to boot. I admire him greatly.”

After Jade and Floyd become violent inside of the dream-version of La Grotta in Book 7 Azul tells them that “property damage is an actionable offense! I’ll sue!,” possibly influence from his stepfather, whom he refers to as “papa” in his dream.

Azul says that everyone in his family is a mage and his grandmother is “a downright exceptional one:” And so generous! She uses her magic to help solve the woes of her neighbors.”

Azul may have spent a lot of time with his grandmother growing up, explaining that she “babysat (him) a lot while (his) mother was working” and she taught him the basics of magic “…as well as a great many other things.”

Azul explains, “She’s very kind—almost too much. Me coming home from school always seemed like it was the highlight of her day. She’d have a whole table loaded with a variety of snacks and drinks for me…” and that he was spoiled rotten, but also, “once she started teaching me magic, I grew acquainted with a much stricter side of her. She’d frequently scold me when I botched basic potion mixing.”

Jack asks if being scolded so often when he was first starting out didn’t put Azul off from potion making and Azul says that it did, and “there were so many times (he) wanted to escape,” but he explains,

This was an anonymous request I tired to make it sweet. I did my best I have not written sweet oneshots in years. I tired my best. I also added deaf just to ad them hope that’s ok. I also added a half blind reader as I know a few people who are blind but they are not completely blind but no amount of surgery or glasses helps.

The Reader is the Ramshackle Prefect/Yuu. Is referred to as he/him/his and the prefect or prefect.

Hope you like it anonymous.

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Riddle Rosehearts (Mute! Male! Reader)-

Riddle was unsure how to react when he found out the Ramshackle prefect was mute but looking back it made sense why they were signing or writing on paper to communicate. In hindsight he wishes he wasn’t as ignorant as he was. He just thought the prefect was shy until Cater and Trey explained to him after his overblot. Luckily he did know some sign language as it was part of the curriculum his mother taught him. Unfortunately he struggled to understand the prefect’s answers sometimes as his other worldly origins meant that to sign language was slightly different from the one he himself had learnt. So he had to work double time to translate the meanings sometimes. After a while he had a good understanding of what the prefect’s answers sometimes meant but somethings were still hard to understand. ‘Riddle, could you help me with my alchemy homework?’ The prefect signed to Riddle. He smirked with satisfaction at the fact that he came to him. “Of course, but you must get to the answers on your own. I will just push you in the right direction-!” His sentence was cut short as the prefect hugged him with gratitude before pulling away and signing a thank you. He places his hand over his mouth and averts his gaze clearing his throat for no reason his face flushed red. “Y-you are most welcome..” he says taking a breath before straightening his back. “Now shall we go to my dorm room as it will be more quiet then the library. We can even have afternoon tea.” He says smiling softly. The prefect smiled with him and nodded. ‘That sounds wonderful!’ He signed. The both of them went to Riddle’s room to study sharing little smiles and touches, blushes and gaze avertions throughout their time together.

Leona Kingscholar (Deaf! Male! Reader)-

Leona grimaced a scowl firmly on his face as he crept up on the defenceless student who had stepped on his tail. “Hey! You got some nerve stepping’ on my tail.” He said with a growl yet the culprit did not turn around. “Prefect! Behind you!” Grim said shocked and pointed behind the prefect. Said Prefect quirked an eyebrow before he turned around face to face with a very handsome but extremely angry man. “You’re gonna pay for stepping on my tail.” He said quickly drawing out the last word. The prefect said nothing confused as he couldn’t read his lips fast enough. He put his hands up in shock before quickly trying to sign an apology before his hands were stopped. “..your that herbivore from orientation, the one that can’t use magic.” Leona leans in a sniff him. “..don’t smell any magic on ya.” The prefect blushes at the closeness. “So you gonna apologise for stepping on my tail or just stare while you get a beating.” Leona says. The prefect’s eyes widen and frantically looks at Grim to signal him to explain or tell him. “Mewh! H-he’s sorry he just can’t say it!!” He his eyes narrow as his stares Grim down. “H-he’s DEAF!” Leona’s eyes widen and he lets go of the prefect’s hands. “Is that true your deaf?” He looks him up and down. The prefect nods profusely bowing his head in apology. “Can you read lips?” Leona asked. The prefect nodded and waved his had in the sort of gesture. Leona nodded. “I know sign language, explain.” He said looking him straight in the face. The prefect nodded and quickly started to sign. ‘I am so sorry for stepping on your tail I literally did not see it!’ He explained that when he woke up here he did not have his hearing aids on him and Crowley said he’d try to get him some. After that awkward situation and after Leona’s overblot and several others the two of them were on friendly terms. Leona even inviting himself over to Ramshackle simple because “it’s quiet here” a few games of chess made them even closer even if the prefect lost every game. Each time they played Leona would find a reason to touch the prefect just a little and each time his face would flush and he’d look away bashfully.

Azul Ashengrotto (Half Blind! Reader)-

“Now Prefect if you could sign this here we will have a deal.” The prefect took the contract that Azul held and squinted at it feeling it with his hands before handing it to Jack. “Could you read it for me, Jack.” He asked. Azul quirked an eyebrow confused at what he was witnessing. “I assure you that it’s not that complicated-“ before he could finish the prefect cut in. “I understand but I can’t read it and you didn’t put it in a form that I can read so, I’m asking a trusted party of mine to read it for me.” The prefect explain. “If you hadn’t guessed it already I’m actually mostly blind so I can only read braille. Azul’s eyes widened. “I-I’m so sorry I didn’t realise I apologise from not considering your circumstances.” Azul said standing up and bowing. “It’s fine i usually have a cane but unfortunately my one was not brought along with me when I was brought here and I had one from Crowley but it was broken recently by accident so until I get another replacement I have to ask my friends for help.” After that awkward blunder of Azul’s and his overblot they became friends. Or close acquaintances as Azul puts it. “Now Prefect is like to offer you this.” He said placing a flyer in the prefects hand his gloved fingers quickly brushing against the palm of his hand. “Azul you know I can’t read this-!” He stopped his eyes widened as he felt the piece of paper in his hand. “..it’s..braille..” he said flabbergasted. “It is indeed I realised that I need to accommodate for all types of clientele.” The prefect chuckles honoured before tracing the braille. “..thirty percent off..drinks for seven..drinks..only can be used once a day..hmm thank you very much, Azul.” Azul smirks proudly. “You are very welcome.” The prefect smiles and places a hand on Azul’s arm. “Can I cash in one of those drinks now? You’ll have to lead me to a table though since I lost my cane..” Azul flushes slightly before nodding. “O-of course, I’ll lead the way.” He said placing his hand on top of his and leading him to a table before taking his order.

Kalim Al Asim (Partly Deaf! Reader)-

After the explanation that the Ramshackle dorm prefect was partly deaf he tried to learn sign language so they can communicate more efficiently the prefect agreed to teach him even though he did not need to but they continue their lessons and hangouts each time getting closer the prefect would often need correct his hand movements with his own hands making Kalim flustered each time. They got closer and closer each time until he didn’t need to lessons but they still decided to just hang out sometimes Kalim would take him on a flying carpet ride through the school and the Scarabia dorm. They laughed and smiled their time together precious like an illustrious blue diamond.

Vil Schoenheit (Partly Deaf! Reader)

“Potato, you shouldn’t do that. If you need help ask.” Vil said watching the ramshackle dorm prefect carry serval items for the SDC. He just thought that he was ignoring him. “WATCH OUT!!” Vil said quickly grabbing onto the prefect’s shoulder to stop them from slamming into someone. “Oh my god I’m sorry and thank you, Vil!” The prefect said. “I did warn you.” He said unamused. “I-I’m sorry, I didn’t hear you…I should’ve probably told you this the other day but I’m actually partly deaf so I can only hear things if their really REALLY loud. And I can read lips and I know sign language but still it’s hard..” he said signing. “Don’t you have hearing aids?” Vil asked his hand on his hip. “Well yes but I didn’t have them on me when I got here sooo…yeah..” Vil was shocked to hear this. “Surely the headmage can get you some.” The prefect chuckled. “Ha! No way would he ever do that.” He said. “Well how much are they?” Vil asked. “Hmm about 3,000 thumarks, if I’ve done the math right..” Vil nodded thinking. “Well how about I loan you the money for a pair and you can pay me back when you can.” He stated. The prefect’s eyes widened tears prickling his eyes before he hugged Vil tightly. “That would be amazing, thank you, thank you, thank you!!” He said excitedly. Vil’s face flushed as he patted the prefect’s back. “You are most welcome.”

Idia Shroud (Mute! Reader)-

One day after the Ramshackle dorm prefect had befriended the shroud brothers as after several overblot Ortho asked the prefect to hand out with his brother while he went with his club members to see a movie. The prefect agreed saying it’ll be fun and so the two of them played a fighting game together Idia using his default usual character while the prefect uses the one he thought was cool. After a while they got bored Idia obviously winning almost every time. “So I’ve noticed you type a reply instead of signing to me.” He said looking over at the prefect. ‘Sorry I thought you didn’t know sign so I’ve just been typing it’s just a natural thing.’ The prefect showed him his answer. “Oh I see well it’s true I don’t know sign..but I was thinking..would you like me to make it so your words a said? Like after you type your answers your phone can speak them..” he says his hands in his pockets becoming sweaty. The prefect’s eyes widened as they looked up at him and nodded profusely. ‘Yes! Yes please.’ They typed. He smiled slightly and looked away. “Ok I’ll need to borrow your phone to set it up.” The prefect nodded eagerly and handed Idia his phone. After a while Idia handed it back. “Ok you just need to press this button before you start typing and as soon as your done press this one and it should work try it out.” Idia said looking up at the prefect as they nodded and did what he said. Hi fingers quickly typing before clicking the button. “Thank you so much Idia! This is amazing! You’re awesome!” The text to speech said robotically. “Hmm I’ll have to see if I can make it sound more human but they’ll take a longer.” He said mostly to himself. The prefect grinned widely and hugged Idia scaring the poor shut in his eyes wide his face showing how shocked he was. “I’m glad you like it.” He said his face hot and hair turning red from embarrassment. “L-let me know if you want me to make the voice sound human.” He said patting the prefects back awkwardly. Idia started to make a program to make the text to speech sound more human and what he’d think the prefect would sound like. The two of them continued to grow closer.

Malleus Draconia (Blind! Reader)-

Malleus was enjoying his nightly constitutional along with the ramshackle dorm prefect. “Sorry to make you walk slower for me. I may not be able to see but based on your footsteps I can tell your tall or have long legs.” The prefect said apologetically. “It’s quite fine child of man, I enjoy having you as a conversation partner so walking slower is of no concern.” The prefect chuckled as smiled. “Well thank you, same here.” They smiled reassured. “Though I do wish you could see how beautiful the moon is.” He said melancholy lacing his voice. “Well you can describe it for me I guess, but that’s probably be hard maybe you could describe how it feels?” He said stopping for a moment before walking once more unfortunately tripping over something in his path. Malleus quickly reacting and catching him before the fall. “Are you alright?” The prefect nods. “Y-yes thank you for the save.” He said placing his hands on what he assumes is his chest. “Maybe I should lead you until we return to you dorm the ground is quite unstable here.” Malleus said. “Thank you that sound perfect.” The prefect said taking his arm as they continued their walk chatting about nothing important until their time came to a close both of their cheeks slightly flushed but only Malleus would know that. “Until next time” he said patting the prefects hand. “Yes until next time, I’m looking forward to it.” The prefect smiled as they parted ways closing the door behind him after binding Malleus a good night.

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We receive a lot of information about mermaids and the Coral Sea in general from Azul, who says that, while they have “quite a bit of diversity in (their) natures and backgrounds,” possibly not as much as can be found amongst Sunset Savanna’s beast people.

During the Nightmare Before Christmas event Leona, Jade and Azul discover that Sunset Savanna and the Coral Sea have a children’s song in common. Azul is surprised, saying that he had assumed that their cultures were “wildly different,” and Leona responds, “Part of the Savanna is coastal. It’d make sense if the song came from that area.”

Azul is not amused by Leona making the “sweeping generalization” that all mermaids have the same tastes (“Some merfolk can’t sing, while others just don’t like to”), but Jade responds, “Though technically speaking, Leona’s not wrong. I’ve hardly ever seen merfolk who actively dislike music,” and says, “music is the most popular form of entertainment under the sea.”

In another scene Azul explains, “In the sea we call home, music is an essential part of crafting a proper atmosphere. Whether it’s relishing the sea itself, conveying love between paramours, or enjoying an event…We all express things through the songs we sing.”

Azul says that he never used pillows in the Coral Sea, saying, “Much of the time l’d settle into the hollows of large seashells and conches. After all, soft mattresses and pillows aren’t a thing under the sea,” and comments on the convenience of public transit on land.

Azul says that children don’t use building blocks under the sea, as “wood doesn’t tend to last long underwater.” He explains, “We do have study aids made from shells, though.”

When Riddle argues that Azul is “hardly a heavy hitter himself with his magic out of the equation,” Floyd responds,

“Who said anything about Azul bein’ weak without his magic? He’s real strong. He’s slow on land and in water, and he’s got lousy athletic reflexes, but that doesn’t mean he’s weak. Azul’s bigger than me in the water, and he’s got eight huge, heavy limbs. His submission holds are bad news, and he’s got crazy grip strength. If he so much as snags you, he can snare you with your arms pinned.”

Vil says that it is “hard to imagine (Azul) having that much in the way of musculature” based upon his “lean figure,” but Floyd responds, “Octopi are, like, all muscle. Seems to me like that wouldn’t go poof just ’cause he took a potion to turn himself human.”

Azul tells Riddle directly that his arms are “quite powerful, unlike yours” in Book 6, but when given the opportunity to display this strength with the thunder spear he still struggles to wield it, even with help.

We do have examples Azul being physically strong, however: he surprises an ill-mannered reporter (“…Wh-whoa, you’re stronger than I thought!”) during Tapis Rouge, seems to help carry Ortho without complaint, and is able to physically pry the extremely strong Stitch off of the prefect.

Azul does ask for help with evacuating Vargas from the mines during Vargas Camp, but it seems less so due to needing help with his weight and more so due to the awkwardness of the confined space: “These tunnels are so narrow, I was afraid I might bump the coach’s head or feet against the rocks.”

According to Sebek, Azul held onto him with a surprisingly strong grip while dream-hopping in Book 7 (“I half feared you’d pull my arm out of its socket!”), and Azul seems to go to Silver and Sebek’s aid with both magical and physical attacks in Leona’s dream.

Azul explains that things can smell completely different under the sea and, when he first came up on land, he “had to stop and smell everything (he) saw.”

Azul wears cologne, saying it is one of his favorite parts of living on land (“So I’m a bit particular about it”).

During his fifth birthday vignette we see him choose a fragrance for the day:

“As for what fragrance to use…With today’s promotion, I’m sure I’ll find myself in the halls at some point. I should put on something subtle. All right, I’ll use this cologne with herbal notes that l’ve been fond of lately. Not too cloying or strong… And the herbal scent is a pleasant reminder that I’m on land.”

Jade, Floyd and Azul received their transmutation potions free of charge to enable them to live on land, with Jade explaining that they trained in how to walk on two feet and took classes about living above water.

Floyd explains, “It’s a boardin’ school. Lasts a whole month.”

We get more information about their transformation potions from Riddle, who explains,

“Transformation potions are special. They require government authorization and specialist supervision. Only medical mages can issue prescriptions for them. And licensed potion pharmacists are the only ones who can formulate them…Those who take them undergo major physiological changes. So treating injuries of such individuals requires more care. It’s actually illegal to practice medicine on them without a specialist license.”

When asked if his transformation potion won’t suddenly wear off n Tartarus Azul explains,

“Not so long as I take it as prescribed. It used to be that one dose would maintain a transformation for three days max…But with recent advancements in the field, transformations can last anywhere from a week to 10 days. The potions aren’t exactly tasty, so I appreciate having to take fewer doses overall.”

Azul says that Floyd will sometimes forget to take his potion and mention his ears turning into fins or his fingers growing webbing, so it seems that a mermaid neglecting their transformation potion results in their mermaid traits returning gradually rather than all at once.

Azul says that he owns only one pair of glasses, though his labwear goggles are also prescription, and the glasses he wears during Glorious Masquerade were provided to him by Noble Bell College (“They knew my glasses prescription—which is a tad disconcerting, admittedly.”)

On the subject of glasses Azul says that they “pose a number of issues when it comes to physical activity,” but otherwise he considers them to be “a marvelous invention, worthy of praise.”

Trey asks if mermaids wear glasses underwater and and Azul explains, “Some do, but it’s not very common under the sea. I made a conscious decision to start wearing them when I came on land.Part of it was for vision correction, of course, but l’d also read that wearing glasses makes you appear intellectual.” (Trey: “So for you, it’s branding.”)

Azul says that his hobby is collecting coins, and he has been doing so for years. The catalyst was a time he found a coin on a seabed near a sunken ship as a child. He had assumed that it was just standard currency, but after some research he realized it was a commemorative coin, with only 100 ever minted.

He explains that, in the collectors’ market, it was a highly sought-after item that went for five thousand times its original price: “I never knew coins could be so rare. That discovery led to me collecting more of them.”

Azul says that he now has about two hundred coins in his collection in total, with his favorites framed and hung on the wall (possibly visible in his dorm room background).