OLYMPIAN GODS in HADES II
In the name of Hades! Olympus, I accept this message!
Orter Madl | Mashle Fanart 8/9
Orter baited me into Mashle... but Rayne made me stay :^)
I wanna see more of him with his brother. I need more oniisan content in general. I love the trio! (Rayne, Orter and Lance).
As person with ADHD and depression in remission I found it... Quite interesting and maybe cute)
Also, your writing is very comfortable to read (sorry for mistakes, English is not my mother tongue)
Have a great day đ
and also they're yandere or something
@shironakuronatasa here you go pookie <3
Because everyone is different, I'm gonna be focusing on the meds I take and the things I experience! If you're inspired to write one of your own based on your types of meds, go for it! I'd love to see others' takes on this :3
I'm still writing in 2nd person, but you/mc is heavily based off of me!
(And if you still want a personalized one but don't want to write it, my commissions are open/hj)
Tw for one mention of suicidal ideation.
You don't quite have a clusterfuck of things going on in your head, but sometimes it can feel like it. Autism, Anxiety, depression, and ADD. Thankfully, you have access to medication, and they work well for you.
Although you can't keep the downward spiraling from the depression and anxiety away completely, it is far more manageable with your medication. You've found that when off them, you are far more prone to completely fall apart at even the slightest inconvenience. It feels like constant stormy waters, with stormclouds that only make the waves worse. But when on them, the storm disappears. Yes, the waves still get rocky and tip your boat from side to side, but you're emotionally stable enough to handle them.
Then the meds for your ADD. With them you have the razor sharp focus to not only take care of projects and work, but also to simply take care of yourself. When off of those, even simple tasks like taking out the trash can take hours, especially since you so easily forget steps, and will stop the chore in the middle, genuinely thinking it's complete.
But you have your meds, so you manage just fine.
Until you're sucked into Twisted Wonderland.
First of all, even if you had already taken the meds for anxiety/depression, there's not much they could do in the face of being transported and consequently trapped in a different dimension. But they do still help, and instead of bawling, you manage to keep a cool (enough) head and get yourself settled into Ramshackle.
But they don't last you long. They had built up in your system enough to last you a few days, but time and circumstances were not on your side.
Even though Grim is by no means an emotional support pet, and is by all means a little shit, he manages to push his pride aside when he can tell you really need it.
Especially the days where you wonder if death is what will bring you back home...
Grim will act as if he helps you for his own purposes, but he is genuinely there for you.
The others, however...
First of all, quite a few of them don't completely understand... you're extra sad and spacey, but you had some kind of magic to help with it back home, but you don't have them here, and without them you get... sad and spacey?
Riddle probably sees it as some pathetic excuse. It's not until after his overblot that his tune completely changes and he is giving you all the special treatment. Even if you mess up on purpose, even if it's something that really frustrates him, he'll justify it as you not knowing any better. Which is patronizing as hell.
Ace will use it to his advantage. Getting into trouble and having you take the brunt. And you play along with it, because, again, Riddle is treating you like an incompetent child, so you are all for raising Cain with Ace. What Ace really loves about this, though, is that it makes you more willing to hang out with him, and more likely to dislike Riddle.
I imagine Deuce has something going as well, though I don't quite know what, and neither does he. But he finds a kindred spirit in you. Study sessions with him are a MUST, and you share your different study and coping tactics, while he stares at your lovely face.
Trey relishes in caring for you. If you're having any kind of sudden increase in stress or sorrow, he is fucking there. He will scoop you up and take you to the kitchen and treat you with his home baked goodies right then and there. Same with your academics, if you need help with academics, it's to the kitchen for tutoring. And as bad as it is, he finds himself wishing you'd give in and lean on him completely.
Leona will also be there for you in depressive episodes. He sees how you always go to Grim when your upset, notices the little things that Grimm does that helps, and starts subtly using them whenever you're upset. Not even just if it's depression/anxiety related, if you're upset with him specifically he'll start purring in that low register that has your heart slowing. He'll rest his body on your chest as a weighted blanket. He'll let you pet him and comb through his hair. All until all you associate Leona with is safety and comfortâas you should from a mate.
Ruggie is SUCH a little meanie at first! Specifically regarding your ADD. Once he sees how much it genuinely upsets you, though, he'll back off. He does have a manipulative streak, though, and will use your anxiety against you. Any way he can get you to distrust others and seek him out is a good way.
Jack is one who does not fuckin understand at first, but once he does, he's supportive. He asks if there's anyway he can help and you offhandedly tell him about emotional support dogs, and he is locked on. He's embarrassed by it at first, of course, but he can tell how safe it makes you feel, and like Leona he is completely fucking for that. Though he won't just be emotional support, no, he'll be the guard dog chasing away anything that could possibly trigger you.
School is very difficult for you without your ADD meds. You can manage, but it is far more stressful and difficult than it needs to be. So, of course, you have those generously offering to help youâspecifically Azul, who's more than willing to help... at a price, of course.
Floyd really likes when you daze off in class... When you're staring blankly, mind thinking about so many things except whatever the professor is droning on about. The way your eyes glaze over, the way you're so focused on whatever the fuck is going on in your head, the way your lips part ever so slightly... All your idle habits are endlessly entrancing to him. And, goes without saying, every single time you're especially depressed, he offers a good squeeze session.
Jade, the manipulative bastard, will purposely set you up for failure so that you feel like you need to go to him for help. Because lord knows Azul will make you pay for it, but not your good friend Jade. Plus, if you ever mention how hiking can help with mood, lord save your soul...
Jamil is such a DICK. He will be degrading you at every second, completely taking over whatever it is you try to do. Even if it has nothing to do with him. God, you remind him of Kalim, but at least you don't have the nerve to be so fucking happy all the time. A sick part of him likes when you're sad. You're less annoying when you're depressed, specifically, without little energy or motivation to do or be anything else. He'd happily take care of you then. He'll do whatever you need done. You'd probably do it wrong anyway.
Kalim feels so fucking seen and understood. He honestly felt like some kind of freak for so much of his life, but you... you're kinda like him! A lot sadder though. Your very existence brightens his life, so he's made it his mission to brighten yours. He also really can't stand it when you're with others. It's so obvious you two are meant for each other! He views your shared ADD symptoms as evidence of soulmateship.
Vil is another case of not fully understanding. You're making excuses. Until he takes it a bit too far, pushes even more than what you can handle, and you fully break down in front of him. You're so completely and utterly vulnerable in that moment. He doesn't know if it's a very dedicated manipulation tactic to get out of his nitpicking, but... he becomes a little more sympathetic with you. Vil recognizes that, for whatever reason, you do in fact seem to struggle more with certain things. And yet, despite that, you still try. You continue push yourself, even if what youre pushing towards is, by other people's standards, the norm/mediocrity/minimum. And in you he starts to see a bit of himself. Especially since, let's face it, with depression, anxiety, and add, it is very likely you relate more to Vil than you do Niege. He helps you, and in turn you help him, though you don't even realize it. Helping you be happier with yourself helps him be happy with himself. And he'll fucking slaughter anyone who takes you away from him.
Rook, like Vil, is easily able to recognize how much you not only struggle, but how much you try. And he finds that incredibly beautiful. Needless to say, he is often watching you. Everything you do is enchanting. He memorizes every. single. stim. and habit. Sometimes when you get frustrated, he just wants to scoop you up in his arms and shower you in kisses, but then you'd realize he broke into your room...
Epel will see how much you get pushed around, and takes it upon himself to defend you. He also sees a bit of himself in you. Sometimes he purposely waits around you, and at the first sign of trouble, he'll attack.
Sometimes you just get too fucking overstimulated and you need a break. And in those times, you've found Idia to be the best person to go to. You both started off pretty distant. You approached him, upset, and asked for a quiet place. You put in headphones and just laid down right there. The two of you just sat in silence, with headphones in, doing your own things, blocking out the world. And, oh, how Idia came to crave those moments. He began to depend on you for comfort, ans hoping that you would similarly come to depend on him. You're different from those other normies, you're the only one who gets him so please just stay with him! He will start to modify his room to be the perfect sensory room, the only place in the school you can go to fully regulate yourself. He starts going out with you, acting as if you're really helping him step out of his shell, when really he just wants to spend more time with you, and will continue to shy away from everyone else and hide behind you. This man desperately needs you to need him as desperately as he needs you.
You are so. Fucking. Cute. Malleus finds your every single quirk so fucking attractive. He doesnt like, however, seeing you so upset. So sad. And the kind of sad where he is helpless to help you. He also really doesn't like it when you're upset at yourself. Don't you realize you're perfect? And who cares if you're not good at any of the school stuff? Malleus doesn't. You don't need any of those skills anyway, with Malleus Draconia here to always take care of you.
if you want the rest of diasomnia or the secret character I subtly didn't include lmk
some jamil emotions (I love to see him smiling)
he is my world guys đ
Cuties
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thinking about their peaceful morning in the cottage
Based off the idea that Yuu doesn't speak the same language or have the same culture norms in their world!! Got inspired for once
Content Info: GN!, 4.6K words-ish, Fluff/Comedy, Platonic except in Kalim's, Aztec refs in Leonas, NSFW jokes in Heartslabyul, Staff being parents, Trey bullying
Characters: Mozus Trein, Divus Crewel, Dire Crowley, Ashton Vargas, Sam, Riddle Rosehearts, Trey Clover, Cater Diamond, Ace Trappola, Deuce Spade, Grim, Leona Kingscholar, Kalim al-Asim, Jamil Viper, Vil Schoenheit
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Since your arrival in Twisted Wonderland, you have begun to grasp the language and culture of this world. For the most part, at least.
You remember as clear as day when you first arrived, the pure confusion of the Headmage and those around you. Words from your lips were pure gibberish to them. They stared at you like you were an anomalyâ and they were right. You are one.
âGlitchyâ is the term they have used to describe your voice. âIt is as though the sound around you warps everytime you speak.â The Headmageâ Crowleyâ said.
The man had given you a necklace alongside an old dorm he housed you in. It was a simple looking necklace. A small mirror charm dangles in the center of it. Subtle enough to not draw attention to it.
It wasn't just a necklace however. It was a translator, a universal one.
The âglitchesâ from your mouth had stopped and became the strange sounds the natives here spoke. Still, the necklace is just a buffer. Just because you can understand them doesn't mean you know what they're saying.
You still do not know the slang, the culture, the phrases, the grammar. Words still slipped your mind. You swear all you can hear is gibberish at timesâ and honestly you donât doubt it occasionally is when students want to mess with you. You still had a lot to learn and there have been many miscommunications along the way. All part of the journey you suppose.
The staff here weren't coddling at all but they were accommodating. They made it clear that they favored no student more than the other. (At least that's what they claim.) But they also understood that holding you to the same standard would be unfair.
Mozus Trein
Professor Mozus Trein was a blessing when it came to learning about this world. His history classes made understanding this place easier. Trein would even give you extra context with his lessons to help you understand the everyday things and universal knowledge that you are unaware of.
His standards for your essays were different. He was no less strict on you but he was reasonable. He could tell that you truly understood the concept and put effort into your papers despite the language barrier and he is not going to punish you for learning.
You would get your paper back with a high grade and a page of corrections with explanations for each one. Why this comma here wrong. Why this was the wrong conjugation of that word. How this sentence could be improved.
âExcuse me, Professor?â You test the words as you speak them, accent slipping out. Trein looks to you from his desk. "Yes?â
âThis word here is marked as wrong, but I remember you saying âI before E except after C.ââ You tilt the paper to him and the older man adjusts himself on seat.
âLet me see hereâŠâ Trein paused to read the paper, expert eyes scanning for any potential mistakes. âAh I see, that word there is an exception. âSovereignâ doesn't follow that rule.â He closed his eyes as he explained and you nodded in understanding.
âI see, so I just have to memorize it. Are there any other words like that?â You didn't like how Trein seemed to frown as he thought about it. He hadn't realized how many there were. âYes there are. A lot more than I anticipated Iâm afraid,â a sigh escapes his lips and he shakes his head.
âI will not hold this against your grade since you have been improving with each assignment. Little mistakes like this will be forgiven so long as they are not repeated. Allow me to adjust your grade accordingly.â
You tilted your head as your B+ went to an A-. A small smile decorates your features. Trein nods to you and hands you your paper back. âThere you are then. On to you next class.â You turn to leave but are stopped by when he speaks again.
âYou should be proud of yourself, Yuu. You are the hardest working student I've have ever had the pleasure of teaching.â You perked up and your smile grew as you were onto your next class.
Divus Crewel
Professor Divus Crewelâs classes were difficult for completely different reasons. Math and numbers were the same for the most part aside from some minor symbol changes. Word problems were the bane of your existence however. Thankfully Divus can see that you understand the math. He'll often pass you or only take half a point off if you use the wrong equation or misunderstand the question and such.
He also gave you a small private lesson about alchemy as well. Teaching you the basic terms and proper protocols that most students would have learned early in their education. He'd show how to differentiate the effects an ingredient would have by the prefixes of their names or symbols on the vial.
But most importantly he would help you socially. What you should dress like for certain events. The correct way to speak so you could sound like a native. Social cues.
And he would refuse to admit it but you were his prized pup over the rest. He may or may not have slipped you a few perfumes or clothing under the guise of âCrowley not providing enoughâ or âTaking stress off of you to do better in class.â You knew better though.
After all, how could he play off giving a coat similar to his? It was less flashy and more suited to your tastes. It wasn't obvious to anyone else that you matched him unless they really observed. Perfect to wear in his class.
He's always looking out for you. Making sure you are safe and secure. And should you get injured from another adventure, he is there with a potion in hand.
Dire Crowley
Crowley was the one that gave you the necklace and a place to stay. Though eccentric and a bit well⊠lazy, you couldnât deny that this was a good display of his generosity. Even if he does make you work for it.
Crowley was a strange one. He'd gift you some magical object one day and then forget you exist the next. Heâd help you with your paperwork for accommodations and then forget to approve of them.
One time he dropped off a stack of paperwork on you to do for him but still left you a huge comprehensive guide that teaches you how to do each one. On top of that there was even a translation card meant to help you. If he put this much effort into these papers he'd be done by now. You assume he made this so he can drop more on you in the future. You swear he mentioned he's doing this to you to âprepare you for when you become the new headmageâ er headmaster.â Yeah right.
He'd give you dangerous tasks then become overprotective if any boy dare get too close to you. He'd help with anything but only if you stroke his ego. Yet despite it all he was still, as much as you hated to admit it, generous.
Despite everything, he has taken you in instead of abandoning you in this world. You swear sometimes he acts like a dad to you⊠When its convenient.
He's so annoying but you canât find it in your heart to truly hate him. He may get you in trouble, but the moment it becomes too dangerous he steps in without hesitation to protect you and gives you a huge lecture after.
You hope you learn enough of the language to properly scold him.
Ashton Vargas
âIs this really necessary?â You ask the coach in front who re-wraps your hands tightly. âAbsolutely it is!â The Coach's booming voice resonates in you as he pats you on your back rather roughly. âGive me another punch.â
You swallow and raise your hands again. You hesitate. âCome on kid you aren't gonna leave a dent in me!â You swallow and swing at his stomach. Vargas was right, he doesn't even flinch as your arm practically vibrates.
âThat was a good form! I almost felt it.â A great guffaw rumbles in his chest. âAgain!â Another punch, he looks down approvingly.
âNot bad, not bad at all. I sense a lot of potential in you, kid. That's enough for today.â You breathe a sigh of relief as you wipe your brow and unwrap your hands.
âSeems my training regiment is working, you're getting stronger by the day. Stillâ this on its own isn't enough. You need protein, kid! Lots of it. And you know what a good source of protein is?â
You stare at him for a moment. âThose uhâŠâ the word slips your mind. âChicken⊠capsulesâŠ?â
âBingo! But they're called Eggs here Yuu.â Ashton puts a hand on his hip and makes a fist. âYou should start with a dozen eggs per day and increase from there. I know that headmage can't be relied on to pay you in time, so I personally will deliver some bulking meals myself!â
â... Why are you doing this for me?â Your voice comes out a bit quiet as you speak. Ashton looks at you for a minute. âWhy? Because youâre my student and I want to see you succeed. You got some serious strength hidden in you, and it would br a shame to see it wasted. BesidesâŠâ
As he speaks he starts taking down those punchy things, sandbags, you think. âThe students here are quite rowdy. I want you to be able to defend yourself, especially since you don't have magic. You have to rely on brawn, Yuu! And I will be the one to awaken it.â
Vargas strikes a pose for a moment before relaxing. âBefore you go I need to teach you some vocabulary.â
âVocabularyâŠ?â
âAbout your muscles of course!â The coach sat you down for a moment as he went into kinesiology. Micros and macros. Bulking. He broke it all down for you while flexing his muscles to emphasize his points.
âNow off you go Yuu, meet me here same time tomorrow, got it?â
Sam
Sam is a cool dude. You interact with him a lot. He never had an issue when you were first learning to speak. In fact he'd help you find the products you described to him. Of course he'd try and convince you to buy the more premium products but that's just business.
He'd even offer you a gig or two. His shelves don't stock themselves and his shadow friends wouldn't mind some extra help. Just know they can be a bit mischievous. While you were working you'd even get a small employee discount.
Even though your language has gotten better, there is still the occasional mix up.
âAh, prefect! What can I do for you?â Sam queried while leaning on the counter top, delighted to see one of his favorite customers. âI am looking for⊠umâŠâ You froze. What was that word again??
âThe⊠white liquid?â You watched as Sam racked his brain for what you meant. âAn invisibility potion?â
âNo no! It's like⊠a juice?â
âAh! I got it! Coconut milk!â The man snapped his fingers and winked. He frowned a bit when you shook your head.
âWait here.â The shadow man watched as you ventured into the small smack aisle in front of him. Soon you took a bag of beef jerky and pointed to the small symbol on it. âWhat is this animal called again?â
âThat's a cow.â
âYes! I need the juice from it! The cow juice! What is its name? I forgot.â you perked up and beamed at him, hoping he understood. It all clicked for Sam, and he let out a hearty laugh at the realization.
âDo you mean milk, perchance?â
âYes! I knew it had that sound! I need milk!â Sam chuckled again and waves his hand, sending a small shadow to retrieve some. âBy the way would you be down to do some work tonight?â
âTonight? Yeah, I can always use some extra cash.â The prefect was always so easy going. Guess they had to be in a place like this.
âGood. I'll apply your discount right now then!â
Heartslabyul
Your favorite Heartslabyul members have invited you to join them. Another Unbirthday party was to be hosted and the stars aligned today for the whole deck to help with the baking. It felt nice to be with them. They were like a family in a way, being with them felt like home. Alongside baking, there was some cooking being done too.
âGeez you really do like your eggs, huh?â Cater asked the spade who stirred his chopsticks with precision. He is determined to make the perfect tornado omelet.
âOh you have no idea.â Ace tsked. âWhenever we go out to a restaurant it's the only thing he orders.â
âNot true!â Deuce's interjection wasn't as strong as it usually is, much to focused on his creation. âYeah only if they dont offer any.â Ace retorts.
âGrim, it is unsanitary to touch the batter,â Riddle breaks up the impending argument to chide the direbeast âhelpingâ him stir, âTrey how many egg yolks do I add?â
âThree. You sure got it Riddle?â Riddle pouts a bit. He knows he got a shell in the batter last time but he's trying! âI'll get it right this time, you can count on it.â
âOoh, give the egg whites to Deuce if you aren't using them!â Deuce mutters a thank you to Cater as he finishes up his omelet. âDoes anyone else want one?â
Noâs resound across the kitchen aside from you and Grim which makes Deuce smile. âAlright, what kind do you want Yuu? I'm still unsure on what kind you prefer.â Deuce looks a little embarrassed at not knowing despite how long you've been friends.
Before anyone could tease Deuce, Trey asks the worst question he possibly could without knowing. âActually how do you like your eggs in the morning, Yuu? I rarely see you eat breakfast in the cafeteria.â
You pause for a moment, the pan you were greasing slipping slightly. Then you chuckled. âThat's very bold of you Trey, I never expected you of all people to say that⊠But judging by everyone else's reaction, I assume it doesn't mean anything here?â
âOh? Does it mean something different where you from?â Riddle asks, looking over at you. âIt does actually.â Cater looks up from his phone he was reading the recipe from, noticing your amused expression. âWhat else could possibly it mean though?â You hold in a laugh. Perhaps this wasn't the best time to bring it up but you can't help it.
âIs that so? I sure hope I didn't say anything offensive. What does it mean?â Poor Trey; he chuckles as he decorates one of the finished cakes not knowing the storm that's brewing.
âYou essentially just propositioned me in front of everyone.â The whole kitchen is silent as they stare at you. Trey looks flustered and confused out of his mind as an abundance of frosting squirts out of the bag. âI⊠pardon?â
Ace speaks first âHuh?! How does that make sense?â
âProposition? What does that mean?â
âDon't worry about it Grim.â says the diamond. âStill that seems far fetched, it's rude of you to mess with Trey like that you know!â
âI'm not lying! It's actually what it means!â Trey is adjusting his glasses now, embarrassment growing. Riddle looks horrified, trying to find his words. He's trying to rack his brain for a response before deciding to ask about it. His voice comes out a little hesitant and unsure. âAre eggs part of some sort of courtship in your worldâŠ?â
âUm⊠sort of..?â At your words Deuce pales. Ace takes this opportunity to be a little shit per usual. âWow! Seems like you have a chance then, Deucy!â
âOh shut it Ace! Wait, have I been propositioning you this whole time?!â His face is red and he's hiding in his hands. He has offered so many egg dishes over the years. Oh God he must have made you so uncomfortableâ this isn't what an honor student would do!
âI still don't know what that meansâŠâ Grim grumbles.
âNo no! Offering eggs is fine, it's just that particular phrase has very different connotations in my world.â
Ace is snickering at the whole situation, but especially at Deuceâs panic. He's also just as confused, however. Trey finally has the courage to speak. âUm, how exactly does that meanâŠâ He trails off, defeated. âI'm sorry Yuu, I didn't mean to make you uncomfortableâŠâ
âYou didn't. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to tease you too muchâŠâ
âOkay, but how exactly does that mean that?â
âYeah I'm with Cater on this oneâŠâ Ace adds.
âEnlighten me.â Riddle puts his hands on his hips, morbid curiosity getting the better of him.
âSo⊠When someone asks that they essentially mean to say they're gonna invite you to spend the night with them and cook you breakfast in the morning.â Trey looks even more embarrassed but so does Riddle.
âSo it's a sleepover? That's it?â Grim asks just to be waived off by Cater again who vibrating with laughter.
âThat's a pretty convoluted way of askingâŠâ Deuce looks to the side, also a little flustered. âYeah it makes no sense for me either, and I'm from that world, but that is what it meansâŠâ
âWow so Trey really is bold!â Cater snickers as Ace joins in with a âI never knew you had it in you.â
âEnough with this vulgar talk!â Riddle commands, clearly demanding the conversation to be over.
âI am never gonna live this down aren't I?â
Leona Kingscholar
I am gonna nerd a lil abt aztec mythology rn and I'm not apologizing
Herbivore is what he called you. It was meant to be an insult but you never took offense. There is no other creature that fights harder than prey that is fighting for their life or backed into a corner. If anything it was a compliment. You've seen how hard they can fight.
Yet today Leona took the title further. âYou are honestly like a little rabbit. All this confidence and attitude, yet harmless.â You raised a brow at him. âThank you.â
Leona's eyes shift ever so slightly. âYou're taking it as a compliment?â You tilt your head. âI assume rabbit in this world is synonymous with fragility hereâŠ? Odd. They're a symbol of warriors back in my world.â
âIs that so?â Leona speaks boredly, but he doesn't excuse himself or tell you to shut up. âYeah, rabbits are these mighty warriors that are completely invincible. Children of one of the 5 sin gods too. Nothing can kill them. Centzon TĆtĆchtin are no joke. Odd how they're considered weak here.â
You think for a moment. âBut they are known to be constantly drunk all the time and play around, so I guess that could be an insultâŠâ Leona just rubs his head. âTake it however you wantâŠâ
Kalim al-Asim
âLook at all the stars!â Kalim exclaims, pointing up at the sky. He lands his carpet along the sand dunes, eyes full of wonder. He then looks to you with bated breath, waiting for your reaction.
âIt's beautifulâŠâ You whisper, overlooking the patterns of stars decorating the night sky. It was straight out of a painting, vast and whimsical. Kalim was glowing at your happiness. âAaah, I'm glad you like it! I was hoping you would!â
You lean back against the ground. Shooting stars dart across the sky along the twinkling lights in a beautiful display. Your eyes land on the moon, admiring how different it was from your own.
âThe moon looks beautiful tonight, doesn't it?â You freeze for a moment. âHaha, careful saying that to people from my world Kalim, not that you'll be running into anyone else from there anytime soonâŠâ
Kalim looks over to you, brows slightly furrowed. âEh? What do you mean?â You look back up the moon again. âSaying âthe moon looks beautiful tonightâ where Iâm from means I love you.â There's a moment of silence as Kalim ponders.
âWell then the moon looks beautiful tonight! I love all of my friends!â Kalim grins at you, fist pumped to his chest.
âIt's not like that, Kalim. It's for romantic feelings. Funny, since coming here I've had a lot of experiences that would be considered flirtatious in my wordâŠâ You laugh a bit before a small frown appears on your features but Kalim snaps you out if it.
âSo what you're saying is⊠it's a love confession?â His eyes are glimmering, the moon reflecting on them beautifully.
âYou got it.â
âThen the moon looks beautiful tonight.â
Jamil Viper
So in TWST the languages aren't called the same thing in our world but I couldn't figure out the language of the Scalding Sands so I made one up. Can be a psuedo-prequel to my other fic Missing Yuu. It can be read here!
âYour Arabic is so similar yet so different than my world's versionâ Jamil pauses his mumbling and hums in question. âArabic?â
âIt's a language where I'm from. It sounds very similar to yours. Like I swear it could be some sort of dialect of it.â
âScaldic, you mean?â You nod looking over at him from where you lay in his bed. âIs that what it's called? It's a pretty language.â Jamil messes with the stereo in his room, taking out an old CD and browsing for another he wanted to show you. âMaybe once you get more comfortable in this language, I can teach you a bit.â
âThat would be lovely, thanks Jamilâ As the sounds of shuffling continue from his search and you absentmindedly mess with your necklace before sitting up. âWait! I know!â
Jamil perks and turns to you, watching as you start to take off your necklace. âHere put this on, you've shown me so much music from your world, let me show you some from mine!â
You offer the necklace over, shaking it a little for encouragement. Jamil takes it gently and examines the necklace. He lifts up his hair and slips it on, feeling a warmth on his chest from where the mirror lay.
You speak, and Jamil braces against the weird feeling of the necklace warping your glitched gibberish from your throat into his native language. âCan you hear me?â The words echoed in his head a bit. He took a moment to fully process them as they reverberated in his head.
He almost replies in his native tongue, but the amulet compels him to speak another language. Your language.âYes, I can.â He replies, slurring a bit as he feels his words echo and warp. Strange⊠he knows what he's saying but he can't understand it.
âYou have an accent, well that makes senseâŠâ You chuckle a bit as he sits beside you, taking a moment to adjust to the sensation. âI never thought about how the enchantments on these worked. I assumed that it would be instant. Is this what it's like for you?â
âCrowley said it would probably be different for me cause I'm not from this world. See why I ask you to repeat things all the time? ⊠thanks for not getting too annoyed with that by the way.â
You tap away on your phone for a moment. âHere we go, I got some songs in Arabic for you, look.â Jamil watches you press play and takes in the music. It was ethereal, so different yet so similar to his worlds. Uncanny yet compelling. Then the lyrics start and he furrows his brows.
âIt really is like Scaldic.â he replies, closing his eyes. âIts like if I focus hard enough I can hear it in my own language, but I cant.â
âSee what I mean?â Jamil nods. âI think I'm picking up some words though, but there's no guarantee the meaning is the same.â
âYeah it's how I feel all the time here⊠its frustrating at times. Oddly enough there are some words that stay the same, mostly food for example. Like mahalabia or horchata for example.â
âHuh, odd how that worksâŠâ the music coursing through his body invigorates him. He can imagine all the potential ways to move to this.
âYeah. And it's the same dish tooâ well sort of. It tastes so similar yet so different. I miss my world's food, but I'm slowly forgetting the taste of it. Its just vauge memory.â Jamil peers over to the saddened expression on your face. He never even considered that part of being from another world.
â... How about we listen to your music while cooking, then? I'm sure we can make something that tastes like home.â Your face brightens. âThat sounds nice.â
Vil Schoenheit
âThank you for putting up with my accent, it must be annoying to deal with.â You sip on the tea he offered you, trying your best to abide by the manners in this world. Vil merely looked at you.
âIt's not annoying at all. Your accent is fine just the way it is.â He almost seemed disappointed by the insinuation.
âAh⊠Sorry I just saw that Epelâs usually not allowed to use his accent around you, so I assumed I shouldn't either.â Vil sighs.
âThat's different. You have already proven yourself strong and beautiful enough to be who you are. Epel on the other hand needs to learn to accept himself for who he is first before he can truly be the person he wants to be. He must prove to me he can love himself as he is. If I hated accents, I wouldn't have let Rook speak in his."
âAh I see⊠Thank you.â It wasn't everyday that you get praise from the Vil Schoenheit. âYour speech has improved, though I may point out there are some words you may need to work on. Your accent may make it sound like you are talking about something else entirely. HmmâŠâ
You hold your breath as he thinks. âI want you to grow into the best spudling you can be, so how about you take voice lessons from me?â Vil seems to smirk at your surprised expression. âFrom you..?â
Vil nods. âYes. This way you can grow more confident in your speech and vocabulary. That voice of yours is beautiful, it just needs to be tuned.â You look at your tea then to him. âI accept.â
Blep. (Sequel to the boop)
Or alternatively titled: Snake Jamil, but even larger noodle
The species that Jamil is based on here is called the Blood Python (special thanks to @kirexa for the information!), which can reach an average of 4-6 ft in length and up to 30 lbs in weight.
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