#♡.ruthleen

[natsukishinomiyaswife]

Going out for tea with Ms. Marraine

Based on the tags @part-sadist left on my previous Ruthleen post, here is the Reader (Yuu) joining their teacher for tea. (I wrote this really quick so I apologize if it's not the best lol ♡)

Also (since I know you asked what she taught in your tags too) she's apart of the school's magic department, and teaches Ancient Curses!

Please note that this is platonic!

When you went to Ms. Marraine's office one day, offering to have tea with her, you were expecting to stay in her office (or at least, on campus). The last thing you expected was for her to take you out, bringing you to a nice cafe she liked to visit on Sage's Island.

She asked what you wanted once you got there, insisting on paying and refusing to take no for an answer. She tells you to choose a table while she paid, meeting you there after the order was placed.

Her expression hadn't changed since you asked, cold and unmoving as she sat across from you. She made small talk as you waited, asking how were you and how your classes were going. It reminded you of a parental figure, looking out for you.

Soon the server arrived and left your drinks, including some desserts you didn't order. You look at the table in confusion before looking to Ruthleen, one of her eyebrows raising as she gestures to the sweets.

"I wasn't sure what you liked, so I ordered a variety. Eat as much as you desire." she says, focusing her attention on her tea. You were surprised by the amount of sugar she was putting in it, stopping at around 6 cubes.

She must have a sweet tooth, you thought, watching a small smile come to her face as she sipped her tea. She takes one of the desserts, a chocolate eclair, and sets it in front of herself. When she realizes you haven't taken anything yet, she starts placing desserts in front of you, picking one's she thinks you'll like.

"Come, don't be shy. I'm sure one of these will suit your tastes"

You look at the desserts she selected, pleasantly surprised by her choices. They were all desserts you liked, leaving you to silently wonder if she knew somehow. You thank her before digging in, enjoying the sweet treats.

As you eat you notice her attention going elsewhere, words trailing off as she looks over her shoulder.

"Excuse me" she says, standing up slowly. You watch as she walks across the room, to where a lone woman sat with her head down. She speaks to the woman quietly, rubbing her back in a soothing motion. You didn't even notice the woman was crying until she looked up, making you wonder if she was alright.

Ruthleen takes napkins, doing her best to clean the woman's face and wipe away her tears. It reminds you of something a mother would do, her expression still cold yet her touch gentle, her words said with care.

After a moment she leads the woman to the bathroom, coming back a few minutes later with her hair and makeup redone.

Wordlessly she returns to your table, sitting across from you as if nothing happened. You notice the woman sitting back at her own table, no longer in tears. With her hair and makeup redone she looked like she was going on a date, making you wonder if that was what brought her to tears in the first place.

"If you're going to cancel on someone, the least you can do is let them know." she says with distaste, answering your silent question.

"And..." she continues, turning away from you for a moment.

"You may not understand love, and it may not understand you, but in the Eye of The Beholder, there's someone that will love you"

She turns back once she finishes, her eyes flashing for a moment. You could have swore you felt a strong magical presence, but it was gone as soon as it came, making you wonder if it even happened.

She smiles softly as she sips her tea, continuing where she left off in your conversation. Back where the woman sat, a server bumps into her by accident, leading them to almost drop their tray. The two of them laugh and begin talking, seeming to hit it off. As you were leaving, you notice the server sitting at her table, joining her while on their break.

"People don't usually wish for my company, so I thank you for your offer. It was nice having tea with you, Name." she says, leading you back to Night Raven.

"Be sure to study now, and take care of yourself. They're calling for rain tomorrow too, so don't forget an umbrella." ♡

People don't usually seek her company, so if someone offered to have tea with her, she wasn't just gonna have tea. She likes to go all out lol ♡ (as a subtle way to show her gratitude)

Tagging: @midnightmah07, @skriblee-ksk, @crystallizsch, @offorestsongs, @cheerleaderman

@0honeybones0

[anbaisai]

Hello Syder! ♡

Here's a little scene with Ruthleen and Mayu, I hope you enjoy! ♡

There was a knock at the door of Ramshackle, opening it to reveal Ms. Marraine. Her heels click against the wooden floors once invited inside, her expression cold as looks around. After a moment she focuses her attention on Mayu, crossing her arms before speaking.

"It's been brought to my attention that your diet consists of canned tuna and rice, is that correct?" She raises one hand as she asks, continuing before Mayu could respond.

"And you're given a pitiful allowance at that..." She shakes her head, making her distaste known. She heads back towards the door before waiting at the threshold, gesturing for Mayu to follow her.

"Come, let us go to the store. Save your coins for another day." she heads out, not taking no for an answer as she leads her away.

Once there, she let's Mayu (and Grim) pick out whatever they like, picking some things out herself she thought they would need.

"You have guests that visit, don't you? It's impolite not to have something for them. A good host always has good snacks." She explains, putting various drinks, sweets, and snack foods in the cart.

They check out after she makes sure that Mayu got everything she wanted, helping her (and Grim) take everything back to Ramshackle.

"We shall go again in two weeks, so have a list ready." She pauses, thinking for a moment before continuing. "You will need a new coat as well, since the weather's growing cold... and medicine too, in case you turn ill..." ♡

Thank you! ♡

SHEEEEEP This was so unexpected but so so cute omg 😭❤❤ Ruthleen's way too kind, thank you for saving my poor starving girl... she will remember this favour forever...

I made a little doodle to go with the fic after reading it because it was so sweet ❤, I hope I got her features right!! 🥹

[natsukishinomiyaswife]

Oh, right! I forgot to mention that Ruthleen teaches for the magic department at Night Raven, specifically Ancient Curses ♡

(Also, for those wondering, she's the same height that Ruthie was (159 cm) So for comparison, she's right in the middle of Lilia (158 cm) and Riddle (160 cm) height wise lol ♡)

[natsukishinomiyaswife]

Love had always come naturally to her, from her unique magic to her love of matchmaking. People would travel all around Briar Valley to reach her, seeking her talents for themselves. To find their special someone, the one they hold dear. To fall in love, truly and unconditionally.

She was Briar Valley's own cupid, a Fae that believed everyone deserved to be loved, that everyone should have their own "happily ever after". Some would say she was naive, oblivious to the world around her. She just wanted everyone to be happy, and yet...

She wanted to be loved too, longing for someone to call her own. No matter how hard she tried, no matter how many times she fell, she would never get the "happily ever after" she longed for.

From abusive partners to unrequited love, she experienced it all. And with every heart break her bitterness grew, eyeing the happy couples around her. The couples she made...

In her despair she spiraled, using her unique magic to separate couples rather than make them, having them fall for her instead. The feelings were artificial, their love untrue, and yet...

Even if it were only for a moment... hold her close. Tell her you love her, that you can't live without her, that she's worthy of love too...

As years turned to centuries, she resigned herself to her fate, leaving Briar Valley behind. She was no longer Lady Ruthleen, beloved matchmaker turned homewrecker. She was just Ruthleen, living a quiet life alone in the Queendom of Roses.

Or at least, she was... until a raven came, delivering a letter to her door.

"... A teacher? Me? What a foolish idea..."

And yet she agrees, on her way to Night Raven College.

Ms. Ruthleen Marraine, Night Raven College's newest staff member ♡

Uh... surprise? lol ♡ Anyway, the OC I posted art of here is Ruthleen, and I'm sure if you were familiar with my old OC Ruthie (who is now retired) that you probably remember Ruthleen from her backstory (so... surprise! lol ♡)

I decided to change Ruthleen's backstory a bit and make her her own character (since Ruthie doesn't exist anymore) and... yeah! Though she is cold and bitter, perhaps one day she will find the love she's always wanted ♡ (if anyone's interested /j lol ♡)

Tagging those that liked her original post, in case you were curious who she was (She'll have a proper introduction eventually lol ♡):

@theolivetree123, @offorestsongs, @midnightmah07, @0honeybones0, @br3adtoasty

@cheerleaderman, @beneathsakurashade, @the-rini-rush, @babyghoul138, @starry-night-rose

Thank you! ♡

[natsukishinomiyaswife]

I got the best idea for an OC while I was at work today, and I think I'm gonna make him a reality lol ♡

(He's connected to Ruthleen, if anyone's curious ♡)

[natsukishinomiyaswife]

I'm glad so many people like Ruthleen! Looks like Crewel has some competition when it comes to being Yuu's parental figure lol ♡

[natsukishinomiyaswife]

So I figured I would make a list of my OCs (and their "priorities") just so you guys know who to expect most often!

My main OC is Erica, so you'll be seeing her the most (along with her OC x Canon with Malleus)

Luca and Ruthleen are minor OCs, so you'll see them on occasion (for Luca, it will be on his side blog! ♡)

Kayce and Gwendoline are background OCs, and were primarily made for OC x OC ships (Kayce for Luca and Gwendoline for @offorestsongs's Mortimer) you won't see them much, but just know they're here!

While Yuliya isn't retired, for personal reasons I will no longer be posting content of her (or her OC x Canon with Idia) I will still be making content for them! (As Idia means so much to me ♡) I just won't be posting it, sorry!

Thank you! ♡

[natsukishinomiyaswife]

AHHHHHH SYDER!! ♡♡♡♡

I'm so happy you liked the fic! I figured it was only appropriate considering how you're pretty much Ruthleen's biggest fan lol ♡

The doodle of them is so cute 🥺🥺🥺♡ And Ruthleen looks perfect, don't worry! ♡♡♡ (I'm happy Mayu got her bread lol ♡)

Thank you! ♡♡♡

Hello Syder! ♡

Here's a little scene with Ruthleen and Mayu, I hope you enjoy! ♡

There was a knock at the door of Ramshackle, opening it to reveal Ms. Marraine. Her heels click against the wooden floors once invited inside, her expression cold as looks around. After a moment she focuses her attention on Mayu, crossing her arms before speaking.

"It's been brought to my attention that your diet consists of canned tuna and rice, is that correct?" She raises one hand as she asks, continuing before Mayu could respond.

"And you're given a pitiful allowance at that..." She shakes her head, making her distaste known. She heads back towards the door before waiting at the threshold, gesturing for Mayu to follow her.

"Come, let us go to the store. Save your coins for another day." she heads out, not taking no for an answer as she leads her away.

Once there, she let's Mayu (and Grim) pick out whatever they like, picking some things out herself she thought they would need.

"You have guests that visit, don't you? It's impolite not to have something for them. A good host always has good snacks." She explains, putting various drinks, sweets, and snack foods in the cart.

They check out after she makes sure that Mayu got everything she wanted, helping her (and Grim) take everything back to Ramshackle.

"We shall go again in two weeks, so have a list ready." She pauses, thinking for a moment before continuing. "You will need a new coat as well, since the weather's growing cold... and medicine too, in case you turn ill..." ♡

Thank you! ♡

SHEEEEEP This was so unexpected but so so cute omg 😭❤❤ Ruthleen's way too kind, thank you for saving my poor starving girl... she will remember this favour forever...

I made a little doodle to go with the fic after reading it because it was so sweet ❤, I hope I got her features right!! 🥹