#🎩nrm lewis lore

[night-raven-miscellany]

i fear im a lil late for lewis day but LEWIS DAYYY HAPPY BDAY SILLY GUYY !! I COME BEARING SILLY BDAY ASK GAME EMOJIS >:D

can i pls order

🏠 , 🏝️ , 🗓️ , 🌹 , ☀️

for the birthday boyyyyy !!ヾ(≧▽≦*)o

(✨don't worry about it bestie! I literally didn't post the stuff for it until like. Halfway thru the day yesterday bc I was so busy so... Not as much bday time as I would have liked BUT!!! you win some you lose some.)

"Eh, Rusul, right? You're back."

"Well yea I just 'ad to take a short break. I've got more questions for ya so strap in, bud."

🏠

"So for starters, what's your 'ometown like?"

"Oh! Well it's this little (well, not little little but like. Big little) town called Tepartie (Teh-par-tee-aye) on the eastern coast of the Shaftlands. We're primarily known for three things: Tea, hats, and a HUUUUUGE festival we have annually to kinda showcase the different tea blends people have sold that year - like one giant tea party! It's a total blast... I'd love to invite people to go with me and James at some point when it pops up again."

"Sounds like a fun time t'me! 'f ya ever wind up going, make sure to 'it me up about it."

"Sure thing! I like inviting my cute lil underclassmen to experience the world with me, so you got it!"

"cute lil... You're a year older than me. What."

"Eh, don't think about it too hard, yeah? Anyways let's keep going, I'm sure you've got more questions."

🏝️

"Aight. If you were stuck on a deserted island, which of the students 'ere would ya take with ya?"

"hmm... Well as much as it pains me to say it, prolly the Tyrant himself... I could see him being resourceful and knowledgeable enough to help us survive. Granted this is all provided he and I are both willing to cooperate AND that the goal isn't to leave the island, but eh... I think it'd work. Maybe..."

"why would'ja take a guy who ya hate?"

"again, he'd probably just be a good bet for survival... At least he looks and acts like it. Could be super different in real life but eh. It's whatever, I guess."

🗓️

"Ok next question... A simple one, really: what'd'ya wanna do in the next year?"

"Simple indeed, my feathered friend. For me? I wanna boost my ratings, put myself out there for more people. That, and maybe get a good prank or two in on the Tyrant... Least I could do as his least favorite card soldier, y'know?"

"psh- 'f it's pranks ya want, I'm your guy! Can't really help with that first one all'at much, though... But I'll gladly 'elp ya with causin problems, fufufufu."

"Yeahhh, but id rather you not get dragged into collar shenanigans, y'know? Those things are a real drag to wear around."

"Eh. I've got my ways."

"what's that supposed to mean?"

"Moving on...

🌹

What's your fave kinda flower? Any meanin behind it?"

"I really like Irises, even if they don't really match my vibe. They're a flower that reminds me a lot of my bestie, so like. How could I not like it?! I guess I'm a big fan of Poinsettias, too. Nice and vibrant and festive. That's me all over!"

"Nice, concise, and to the point. I like that. Ok last question:

☀️

For the last one, just tell me about your typical mornin routine."

"ah, ok! Well... Usually when I first get up, I'm kinda a mess all over (not that I'm not already, hehehe), so first thing I try to do is just straighten up my hair so it falls in a less chaotic kinda way. My roommate tends to wake up early to get things done, so he's usually already up and about by the time I'm getting started, and he usually likes to make or bring breakfast for us from whatever's in the kitchen that morning. While I'm getting my stuff together, I'll eat, and then I make sure I've got all my stuff for my classes. Then it's just a matter of actually getting there on time."

"What keeps ya from doin that?"

"Being on time? Well. I'm just not a fan of having to rush too much. If I'm rushing or hurrying along, then there's usually a reason for it, and it usually isn't good either."

"Ah. Guess that makes sense.

Well, these answers 'ave been awfully 'elpful, but for now I gotta skedaddle back with 'em... 'ope ya 'ad a good birthday, 'atterson!"

[night-raven-miscellany]

for the bday asks:

💭🪞👥

Happy bday Lewis! :3

— @nrcsfavoriteshrimps

A knock on the door sounds before Rusul bounds in.

"Hellooooooo birthday boy. I 'eard I was s'posed to interview someone t'day, an' I do believe I'm in the right place for that."

"uh... Hello? I don't think we've met yet, but no problem? You're in the right space."

"Perfect! Well, I'm Rusul Sader, an' I've got some questions 'ere for ya from some fans, so why don't we just get started then?"

"Ok... Sure, why not?"

💭

"Alright, first up for ya I've got t' ask and readers are curious: what's your favorite memory of your birthday?"

"Oh that's an easy one for sure! When I was REEEEEALLLY little, like. Teeny tiny. My birthday happened to coincide with this super big like... Circus coming to town? And I vividly remember my parents buying me these tickets like 'ok Lewis you gotta be on your best behaviour because we've got a totally awesome surprise for you!' and I was like. So excited when we actually went and it was... Really cool. My mom took me to meet some of the performers afterwards and my dad just looked really happy and... I dunno... But... It was kinda like a core memory for me, to be honest."

"Is that it? Sheesh, what a cheese fest... Guess that aint the worst birthday memory."

"You did ask for my favorite..."

"Yeah, yeah. Anyways, movin' on..."

🪞

"All it says is... Uh. 'f you could choose a different dorm than the one you're already in, which one'd it be an' why?"

"Ok yeah so that one's a bit harder... I think... Maybe I'd choose Octavinelle? Ooh! Wait I change my mind- Ignihyde. They've got their hands on all sorts of cool tech! Sure they're all a bunch of introverts, BUT they probably know their way around broadcasting equipment and could totes help me learn more about it myself."

"Well why're'ya gonna change your answer?"

"Eh. Ignihyde is cooler. And plus, I don't wanna deal with Azul as much as the next guy... I've got a bit of a grudge against him and if I were in Octavinelle, I'd have to see his smarmy face TWICE as much as I already do for the Board Game Club!!!"

"Fair 'nough. Next question."

👥

"You're a second year, 'atterson, so you've got a roommate. What're they like?"

"Yeah I've got a roomie. He's... Pretty chill honestly. Not really anyone to write home about, though. We just kinda coexist is all. He's a little bit of a stickler for the rules which can be a little point of contention between us sometimes (cause I'm not a huge fan of being told what to do) BUT otherwise it's not so bad. I kinda like hanging with him when we can, but I don't really think I'd call us friends or anything."

"Ah. Yeah I think I'd rather be in your situation. Only one dude t' worry about an' ya don't even really gotta worry about each other in the first place...

Ah well. That's all I got for ya for now. I'll be back if I get any more questions for ya but I dunno. We'll see. Happy birthday, 'atterson!"

[nrcsfavoriteshrimps]

[Shiyuu listens along, keeping an eye out for danger.]

“Where am I from? Ah…I don’t really remember. I can’t remember much at all before getting…here…so, yeah, I’m kinda an outsider, too.”

“Though, I have been getting weird visions lately…they’re too fuzzy to point out anything.���

[Shiyuu runs up to your party.] “Aaah! Finally, someone stable!” [they dust off their clothes before continuing.] “Mind if I uh…join you guys? I don’t have much, but…but I can fight!”

[They show the satchel of small rocks with a slingshot, and the broom on their back.] “I also have supplies if you guys need some…O-Oh, and I’m Shiyuu by the way! I-In case you didn’t know that…”

-@nrcsfavoriteshrimp

(not forced ofc :3 -mod!yuu)

*Lewis looks a bit alarmed, but James and Yuna seem relieved*

Thank the Seven there's someone else around here who's normal-

JAMES? How do we know we can trust- wait a minute... Your eyes!!! They're... Not totally loopy...

*Lewis relaxes a bit and Yuna rolls her eyes*

Don't mind them, they're a bit on edge from this whole.... *She gestures around here* situation...

You're more than welcome to hang with us. Even if you couldn't fight, I can't really leave someone to fend for themselves in this kinda situation, y'know?

Anyways. The name's Yuna. The frantic guy in the beanie is Lewis and the guy with the fancy tie is-

And I can introduce myself, thank you very much. James Ratt. It's a pleasure, although I do wish we were introduced during better circumstances

*James presses forward and extends a hand before Yuna sighs*

James, we don't have time for this.

Anyways, he is right that it's a pleasure to meet you but... Also there are way better ways we could've gotten acquainted.

Eh. But there's no use thinking about it. Pleasure to have you with us, Shiyuu.

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"Why, ahaha... Thank you." Lewis laughed, mock bowing to an imagined audience. "Put a lot of effort into developing a spell like this bad boy, that's for sure!"

Once his laughter died down, he continued.

"Your old world? Guess you did come from another place like Yuna and Shiyuu did, huh? D'you know if it was the same one or different, or???"

He hummed before eventually settling on his actual question.

"Guess I just want to ask you what it was like?"

[James and Lewis can see Yuume in the distance, but something feels off about them. They’re noticeably…grayer.]

— @nrcsfavoriteshrimps

(I didn’t know what to write for this lol)

(✨sorry it took me a hot minute to get to this hfjdnfndndjf I be bouncing all over the place rn hehehehe)

"Hey, James? Y'know how we were talking about not seeing Yuume for a hot minute? Look over there in the distance." Lewis said, pointing to a familiar figure. "Oooooi!!!! Yuume!!! Over here!"

He waved, and James sighed.

"Were you never taught manners as a kid? You don't just shout at people for their attention..."

[night-raven-miscellany]

Lewis stifled back a laugh, but cleared his throat when he felt Yuna elbow him.

"Dude now's not the time... Anyways, we've been looking for James. I mean... We already have Lewis which... Would be enough for a broadcast but we figured it wouldn't hurt to stop by..."

Yuna paused and pulled her backpack around, rummaging through it for something. "umm... Would you like a Benadryl or something??? And or maybe help getting back to your room?? Because no offense but you kinda look like shit right now in a 'oh god please go get some rest' kinda way..."

'That, and I'd hate to see that Peacock's face if he found him like this...'

"Yu is totally right... But yeah we're here for James." Lewis said, offering hands to both Shiyuu and Chase to help them up.

“Yo, Yuna! You wouldn’t happen to have noticed our classmates acting more uh…sleepy? Chill? I don’t know the word…”

“ Someone has been going around putting catnip in people’s food and drinks. ”

-Shiyuu and Claire, @nrcsfavoriteshrimps

"Cat...nip??? Huh??? Why on earth would someone be doing that??? I mean I guess I noticed one of my classmates who is a cat beastman seemed a little more relaxed today but nothing too out of the ordinary. Especially since I don't have too many points of reference as to who this could affect. You want help looking into this, though?"

[night-raven-miscellany]

Lewis hummed for a moment.

"Well... It's a bit more like... There's a saying that pets often turn out like their owners yeah? It's... Sorta like that. Except it's more that the person usually reflects the tea, I guess. Real hard to explain. Tends to be that way with personal philosophies and such."

He mindlessly began fiddling with the card on the top of his deck.

"got a friend of mine. Let's call him... Earl. He prefers a lot of black tea specifically, though the name kinda gives that away. I've noticed that, with people like Earl who prefer black tea, tend to be a bit more... Studious? That, or conceited. Sometimes both. But there's still something about them that brings warmth."

He placed the card on the bottom of the stack and began to mess with another one.

"Then, you've got the people who prefer green teas, like matcha. They might seem a little bitter, like the tea itself. An acquired taste, these people are. But, when you get to know them really well, there's a sort of calming, down-to-earth vibe that they've got going on."

Lewis shrugged and sighed with a soft chuckle.

"I mean. I could simply be mad. Perhaps there isn't any meaning to what kind of teas people like and how they are. Something about correlation not being causation or something. But... I dunno. My instinct hasn't proven me wrong yet."

He runs a hand through his hair. It was still slightly damp, but it had become mostly dry, which was good enough for him.

"Lookit me going on like this... It's totes outta character! I'm not even telling any stories..." He sighed, shaking his head. "Sorry, it ain't really like me to go on about myself like this, y'know?"

Lewis figured that, perhaps, it might be better for him to fall into that role of an old friend. A role he did not know, but perhaps one that he could at least manage for a short while.

Cherished Trinkets:

Breakdown in Progress

*Vern can hear the rain beating the roof as he shakily checks around the old windmill. Icy water drips from his hair. It's late, no one else should be around. Pausing, he coughs. Everyone should be in their dorms as the storm settles in. Shivering as he scratches at his bandages, he tries to retrace his steps.*

Was it... umm...

*Lightning whites out his vision. Thunder violently crashes nearby. Vern's knees abruptly give out. Breathe. He needs to breathe. Vern doesn't notice as his bandages unravel. Tears blur his vision. Take a breath. Try to breathe. The sprite hugs himself tightly as another rumble of thunder bursts through the air. Red columbines bloom throughout his hair.*

N-no... I-I... I d-didn't....

*Vern's skin is freezing, yet his veins are burning. His heart feels like it might explode. Each exhale is too short, and the inhales barely take any air. His throat tightens as the faint taste of smoke and iron fill his mouth. Another rumble rattles the stone structure. Vern is trembling as he covers his ears.*

I-I... S-Stravi... p-please... s-somone...

*He squeezes his eyes shut, tears falling to the floor. Foxgloves and oleander start growing from where each drop falls. Brambles protectively coil around him*

Ooc// uhh... I know I told some people about this so.. tagging? Lmk if you want to be removed or added

@nrcbookclub @nightonthemountain @aurora-retainer-silver

[night-raven-miscellany]

"Yeah, Gin, that was the name," Lewis confirmed leaning back in his chair and looking up at the ceiling. "Must've had a friend named Tonic if the water he offered you is what I think it is, haha!"

He laughed, seemingly amused by his own joke, but then continued.

"Two of you must've been close, then? Sounds like a good dude. A real guy I could get along with, I think. The helpful sort of person but also someone who marches to the beat of his own drum."

Lewis was aware of the redundancy of his statement, but he wasn't too focused on coming up with something to add. Rather, he was just curious, and it seemed like he was quite right to be. It looked to him like Vern was happy to be able to talk about his old friends.

Cherished Trinkets:

Breakdown in Progress

*Vern can hear the rain beating the roof as he shakily checks around the old windmill. Icy water drips from his hair. It's late, no one else should be around. Pausing, he coughs. Everyone should be in their dorms as the storm settles in. Shivering as he scratches at his bandages, he tries to retrace his steps.*

Was it... umm...

*Lightning whites out his vision. Thunder violently crashes nearby. Vern's knees abruptly give out. Breathe. He needs to breathe. Vern doesn't notice as his bandages unravel. Tears blur his vision. Take a breath. Try to breathe. The sprite hugs himself tightly as another rumble of thunder bursts through the air. Red columbines bloom throughout his hair.*

N-no... I-I... I d-didn't....

*Vern's skin is freezing, yet his veins are burning. His heart feels like it might explode. Each exhale is too short, and the inhales barely take any air. His throat tightens as the faint taste of smoke and iron fill his mouth. Another rumble rattles the stone structure. Vern is trembling as he covers his ears.*

I-I... S-Stravi... p-please... s-somone...

*He squeezes his eyes shut, tears falling to the floor. Foxgloves and oleander start growing from where each drop falls. Brambles protectively coil around him*

Ooc// uhh... I know I told some people about this so.. tagging? Lmk if you want to be removed or added

@nrcbookclub @nightonthemountain @aurora-retainer-silver

[night-raven-miscellany]

"Eh I think I can understand why they didn't work as pickup lines, haha! Not too many jokes I can come up with just off the top of my head, y'know?" Lewis said, nodding attentively.

"Guess your hometown must've been nice if a guy as free-spirited as him wanted to stay, huh? Did you ever wind up helping him find a spot to live, then?"

Cherished Trinkets:

Breakdown in Progress

*Vern can hear the rain beating the roof as he shakily checks around the old windmill. Icy water drips from his hair. It's late, no one else should be around. Pausing, he coughs. Everyone should be in their dorms as the storm settles in. Shivering as he scratches at his bandages, he tries to retrace his steps.*

Was it... umm...

*Lightning whites out his vision. Thunder violently crashes nearby. Vern's knees abruptly give out. Breathe. He needs to breathe. Vern doesn't notice as his bandages unravel. Tears blur his vision. Take a breath. Try to breathe. The sprite hugs himself tightly as another rumble of thunder bursts through the air. Red columbines bloom throughout his hair.*

N-no... I-I... I d-didn't....

*Vern's skin is freezing, yet his veins are burning. His heart feels like it might explode. Each exhale is too short, and the inhales barely take any air. His throat tightens as the faint taste of smoke and iron fill his mouth. Another rumble rattles the stone structure. Vern is trembling as he covers his ears.*

I-I... S-Stravi... p-please... s-somone...

*He squeezes his eyes shut, tears falling to the floor. Foxgloves and oleander start growing from where each drop falls. Brambles protectively coil around him*

Ooc// uhh... I know I told some people about this so.. tagging? Lmk if you want to be removed or added

@nrcbookclub @nightonthemountain @aurora-retainer-silver

[night-raven-miscellany]

"Ah, I see." Lewis said, nodding. "Sounds like a lovely place to be, honestly, bad winters or no. My own hometown is pretty mild year round, but maybe I think that just cause I've lived there my whole life."

He took a small sip from his own cup of tea.

"A winery, huh? You guys have good tea and you've got wine? Man, you must really have it all, then, haha~" Lewis chuckled. "I think I'll have to pay a visit at some point if I ever get the chance."

His expression remained ever relaxed, but there was a genuine tone to his voice that clung to his words, as casual as they sounded.

'Perhaps I'll have to see if there's a place for this guy.' He thought. 'Pay him a nice little visit, too. Just for funsies, or maybe to give a quick thanks.'

Cherished Trinkets:

Breakdown in Progress

*Vern can hear the rain beating the roof as he shakily checks around the old windmill. Icy water drips from his hair. It's late, no one else should be around. Pausing, he coughs. Everyone should be in their dorms as the storm settles in. Shivering as he scratches at his bandages, he tries to retrace his steps.*

Was it... umm...

*Lightning whites out his vision. Thunder violently crashes nearby. Vern's knees abruptly give out. Breathe. He needs to breathe. Vern doesn't notice as his bandages unravel. Tears blur his vision. Take a breath. Try to breathe. The sprite hugs himself tightly as another rumble of thunder bursts through the air. Red columbines bloom throughout his hair.*

N-no... I-I... I d-didn't....

*Vern's skin is freezing, yet his veins are burning. His heart feels like it might explode. Each exhale is too short, and the inhales barely take any air. His throat tightens as the faint taste of smoke and iron fill his mouth. Another rumble rattles the stone structure. Vern is trembling as he covers his ears.*

I-I... S-Stravi... p-please... s-somone...

*He squeezes his eyes shut, tears falling to the floor. Foxgloves and oleander start growing from where each drop falls. Brambles protectively coil around him*

Ooc// uhh... I know I told some people about this so.. tagging? Lmk if you want to be removed or added

@nrcbookclub @nightonthemountain @aurora-retainer-silver

[night-raven-miscellany]

"Cards, huh? I'm sure I could think of a game or two. I think I left my pack back at Heartslabyul but... Ah! One moment. I actually think I have another somewhere."

Lewis muttered something under his breath, the only audible part being "Very Merry". Suddenly, he looked a bit more tired than before, but he held a small pack of cards adorned with symbols that represent the queen of hearts and those under her rule.

"Took a bit longer to find than intended, but I figured out where they were." Lewis grinned, pulling out the deck and shuffling them.

"Got any kind of games in particular that you'd like to learn? Blackjack is always a fun one, but I've found a good game of Bullshit can get nice and lively. I can set up Solitaire too, but of course that one's best enjoyed by yourself, so maybe not."

Card games were a specialty of Lewis's, aside from tea, of course. He had agitated members of the board game club during no-stakes poker games on multiple occasions, and had quite the claim to fame in most of the card games they played in general, rivalling only Octavinelle's housewarden.

In short, it was not a stretch to say that Lewis was eager to show his skills

Cherished Trinkets:

Breakdown in Progress

*Vern can hear the rain beating the roof as he shakily checks around the old windmill. Icy water drips from his hair. It's late, no one else should be around. Pausing, he coughs. Everyone should be in their dorms as the storm settles in. Shivering as he scratches at his bandages, he tries to retrace his steps.*

Was it... umm...

*Lightning whites out his vision. Thunder violently crashes nearby. Vern's knees abruptly give out. Breathe. He needs to breathe. Vern doesn't notice as his bandages unravel. Tears blur his vision. Take a breath. Try to breathe. The sprite hugs himself tightly as another rumble of thunder bursts through the air. Red columbines bloom throughout his hair.*

N-no... I-I... I d-didn't....

*Vern's skin is freezing, yet his veins are burning. His heart feels like it might explode. Each exhale is too short, and the inhales barely take any air. His throat tightens as the faint taste of smoke and iron fill his mouth. Another rumble rattles the stone structure. Vern is trembling as he covers his ears.*

I-I... S-Stravi... p-please... s-somone...

*He squeezes his eyes shut, tears falling to the floor. Foxgloves and oleander start growing from where each drop falls. Brambles protectively coil around him*

Ooc// uhh... I know I told some people about this so.. tagging? Lmk if you want to be removed or added

@nrcbookclub @nightonthemountain @aurora-retainer-silver

[nrcsfavoriteshrimps]

“Hm…I don’t exactly…remember!” [Chase shrugs, taking a bite of the granola bar. He swallows before continuing,] “I think I was supposed to meet with the housewarden for something? Don’t remember what it was though, oh well!”

~

“Hey, maybe we’ll find her! She seems like a smart kitty, I’m sure she’ll find her way back to you somehow.” [Shiyuu smiles softly, putting a reassuring hand on James’ shoulder. They make eye contact nervously, their heterochromic eyes reflecting the limited light from Chase’s magic pen. The sight almost seems like something out of an anime (/j).]

[Shiyuu runs up to your party.] “Aaah! Finally, someone stable!” [they dust off their clothes before continuing.] “Mind if I uh…join you guys? I don’t have much, but…but I can fight!”

[They show the satchel of small rocks with a slingshot, and the broom on their back.] “I also have supplies if you guys need some…O-Oh, and I’m Shiyuu by the way! I-In case you didn’t know that…”

-@nrcsfavoriteshrimp

(not forced ofc :3 -mod!yuu)

*Lewis looks a bit alarmed, but James and Yuna seem relieved*

Thank the Seven there's someone else around here who's normal-

JAMES? How do we know we can trust- wait a minute... Your eyes!!! They're... Not totally loopy...

*Lewis relaxes a bit and Yuna rolls her eyes*

Don't mind them, they're a bit on edge from this whole.... *She gestures around here* situation...

You're more than welcome to hang with us. Even if you couldn't fight, I can't really leave someone to fend for themselves in this kinda situation, y'know?

Anyways. The name's Yuna. The frantic guy in the beanie is Lewis and the guy with the fancy tie is-

And I can introduce myself, thank you very much. James Ratt. It's a pleasure, although I do wish we were introduced during better circumstances

*James presses forward and extends a hand before Yuna sighs*

James, we don't have time for this.

Anyways, he is right that it's a pleasure to meet you but... Also there are way better ways we could've gotten acquainted.

Eh. But there's no use thinking about it. Pleasure to have you with us, Shiyuu.

[nrcsfavoriteshrimps]

[Shiyuu giggles at the story.] “Your mom sounds just as lovely as you are.” [After a moment, they realize what they just said, their face and ears turning red.] “I-I mean uh—um—f-forget I said anything!”

[Chase listens eagerly to Lewis, his tail slowing to a stop.] “I can’t imagine how hard it must be…especially the ones experiencing the overblot for themself…” [His ears point downward in sadness, and he seems to be holding something in.]

“…can I tell you a secret? You have to promise not to tell anyone, especially my da—…Professor Crewel…”

[Shiyuu runs up to your party.] “Aaah! Finally, someone stable!” [they dust off their clothes before continuing.] “Mind if I uh…join you guys? I don’t have much, but…but I can fight!”

[They show the satchel of small rocks with a slingshot, and the broom on their back.] “I also have supplies if you guys need some…O-Oh, and I’m Shiyuu by the way! I-In case you didn’t know that…”

-@nrcsfavoriteshrimp

(not forced ofc :3 -mod!yuu)

*Lewis looks a bit alarmed, but James and Yuna seem relieved*

Thank the Seven there's someone else around here who's normal-

JAMES? How do we know we can trust- wait a minute... Your eyes!!! They're... Not totally loopy...

*Lewis relaxes a bit and Yuna rolls her eyes*

Don't mind them, they're a bit on edge from this whole.... *She gestures around here* situation...

You're more than welcome to hang with us. Even if you couldn't fight, I can't really leave someone to fend for themselves in this kinda situation, y'know?

Anyways. The name's Yuna. The frantic guy in the beanie is Lewis and the guy with the fancy tie is-

And I can introduce myself, thank you very much. James Ratt. It's a pleasure, although I do wish we were introduced during better circumstances

*James presses forward and extends a hand before Yuna sighs*

James, we don't have time for this.

Anyways, he is right that it's a pleasure to meet you but... Also there are way better ways we could've gotten acquainted.

Eh. But there's no use thinking about it. Pleasure to have you with us, Shiyuu.

[nrcsfavoriteshrimps]

[Shiyuu giggles, finding the behavior cute.] “Well, I’m actually in the cooking club! Founder and president!” [They beam, proud of the accomplishment.] “It’s one of the things I do actually remember! I used to bake with someone in my life…I think it might have been a sister or something…? That part is still fuzzy, but I know we were close.”

“I also like taking care of the Ramshackle grounds. I clean the gargoyles sometimes, and I started a garden to feed the wildlife.”

~

[Even though Chase smiles, it seems forced.]

“Right…thanks…”

[Despite the kind words, it doesn’t seem to fully help.]

Drip. Drip.

[Chase clears his throat, hiding his pen. He tries to keep his composure, but…]

“I…I’m still scared…”

[He wraps his arms around himself in a self-hug. Tears spill further, and the slightest bit of ink is mixed with them.] “I don’t want anyone to get hurt..! Whoever is overblotted, I want them to be okay! I want the students to be okay! Why can’t that stupid Crowley do his stupid job and get us help?! Why do we have to do everything?! It’s not fair!” [He whisper-shouts, trying not to alarm anyone else. He seems like he’s about to have a mental breakdown…perhaps a hug would help?]

[Shiyuu runs up to your party.] “Aaah! Finally, someone stable!” [they dust off their clothes before continuing.] “Mind if I uh…join you guys? I don’t have much, but…but I can fight!”

[They show the satchel of small rocks with a slingshot, and the broom on their back.] “I also have supplies if you guys need some…O-Oh, and I’m Shiyuu by the way! I-In case you didn’t know that…”

-@nrcsfavoriteshrimp

(not forced ofc :3 -mod!yuu)

*Lewis looks a bit alarmed, but James and Yuna seem relieved*

Thank the Seven there's someone else around here who's normal-

JAMES? How do we know we can trust- wait a minute... Your eyes!!! They're... Not totally loopy...

*Lewis relaxes a bit and Yuna rolls her eyes*

Don't mind them, they're a bit on edge from this whole.... *She gestures around here* situation...

You're more than welcome to hang with us. Even if you couldn't fight, I can't really leave someone to fend for themselves in this kinda situation, y'know?

Anyways. The name's Yuna. The frantic guy in the beanie is Lewis and the guy with the fancy tie is-

And I can introduce myself, thank you very much. James Ratt. It's a pleasure, although I do wish we were introduced during better circumstances

*James presses forward and extends a hand before Yuna sighs*

James, we don't have time for this.

Anyways, he is right that it's a pleasure to meet you but... Also there are way better ways we could've gotten acquainted.

Eh. But there's no use thinking about it. Pleasure to have you with us, Shiyuu.

[nrcsfavoriteshrimps]

[Shiyuu smiles wider, their eyes sparkling with happiness. But, it falters shortly after.] “Yeah…I really miss her…”

“I had her back when I was a baby. When I cried, she would meow loud enough so that my parents would come in and help me. She even refused to sleep unless she was by my side.” [They wipe the tears forming in their eyes before clearing their throat as if that didn’t happen.] “Your cat sounds really sweet, I’d love to meet her someday.”

~

[Meanwhile, Chase perks up noticeably.] “Oh! I like it here! I mean, some students can be really mean, especially to anyone different from them. I don’t think that’s fair! But the teachers here can be nice! Well…except for Crowley. I don’t like him very much. If you’re really ‘generous’ and ‘kind’, then you wouldn’t need to bring attention to that! He makes me angry, but I can’t do anything about it, unfortunately.” [He sighs, then turns back to Yuna and Lewis.] “What about you guys?”

[Shiyuu runs up to your party.] “Aaah! Finally, someone stable!” [they dust off their clothes before continuing.] “Mind if I uh…join you guys? I don’t have much, but…but I can fight!”

[They show the satchel of small rocks with a slingshot, and the broom on their back.] “I also have supplies if you guys need some…O-Oh, and I’m Shiyuu by the way! I-In case you didn’t know that…”

-@nrcsfavoriteshrimp

(not forced ofc :3 -mod!yuu)

*Lewis looks a bit alarmed, but James and Yuna seem relieved*

Thank the Seven there's someone else around here who's normal-

JAMES? How do we know we can trust- wait a minute... Your eyes!!! They're... Not totally loopy...

*Lewis relaxes a bit and Yuna rolls her eyes*

Don't mind them, they're a bit on edge from this whole.... *She gestures around here* situation...

You're more than welcome to hang with us. Even if you couldn't fight, I can't really leave someone to fend for themselves in this kinda situation, y'know?

Anyways. The name's Yuna. The frantic guy in the beanie is Lewis and the guy with the fancy tie is-

And I can introduce myself, thank you very much. James Ratt. It's a pleasure, although I do wish we were introduced during better circumstances

*James presses forward and extends a hand before Yuna sighs*

James, we don't have time for this.

Anyways, he is right that it's a pleasure to meet you but... Also there are way better ways we could've gotten acquainted.

Eh. But there's no use thinking about it. Pleasure to have you with us, Shiyuu.

[nrcsfavoriteshrimps]

[Shiyuu smiles.] “My cat’s name was actually Jamie, believe it or not. Fun coincidence, right?” [They look at the ground as they reminisce.] “It’s one of the few things I can remember. She was very affectionate, and she meant everything to me.”

~

[Chase, noticing the silence, puts his pen away and walks at a bit of a slower pace. His ears and tail vanish with a small flash of magic.]

“Uh…did you know that all dogs dream? But puppies and senior dogs dream more frequently than adult dogs!”

[Shiyuu runs up to your party.] “Aaah! Finally, someone stable!” [they dust off their clothes before continuing.] “Mind if I uh…join you guys? I don’t have much, but…but I can fight!”

[They show the satchel of small rocks with a slingshot, and the broom on their back.] “I also have supplies if you guys need some…O-Oh, and I’m Shiyuu by the way! I-In case you didn’t know that…”

-@nrcsfavoriteshrimp

(not forced ofc :3 -mod!yuu)

*Lewis looks a bit alarmed, but James and Yuna seem relieved*

Thank the Seven there's someone else around here who's normal-

JAMES? How do we know we can trust- wait a minute... Your eyes!!! They're... Not totally loopy...

*Lewis relaxes a bit and Yuna rolls her eyes*

Don't mind them, they're a bit on edge from this whole.... *She gestures around here* situation...

You're more than welcome to hang with us. Even if you couldn't fight, I can't really leave someone to fend for themselves in this kinda situation, y'know?

Anyways. The name's Yuna. The frantic guy in the beanie is Lewis and the guy with the fancy tie is-

And I can introduce myself, thank you very much. James Ratt. It's a pleasure, although I do wish we were introduced during better circumstances

*James presses forward and extends a hand before Yuna sighs*

James, we don't have time for this.

Anyways, he is right that it's a pleasure to meet you but... Also there are way better ways we could've gotten acquainted.

Eh. But there's no use thinking about it. Pleasure to have you with us, Shiyuu.

[nrcsfavoriteshrimps]

[Shiyuu was part-way through a sentence before the attack] “YOU HAVE A CA—”

[They instinctively whip out their slingshot and load it with a rock, shooting it into the repelled spell to give it an extra punch.] “Oh, you’re right…” [They look around, fidgeting with the drawstrings of their hoodie.] “We should be more careful now…”

[Shiyuu runs up to your party.] “Aaah! Finally, someone stable!” [they dust off their clothes before continuing.] “Mind if I uh…join you guys? I don’t have much, but…but I can fight!”

[They show the satchel of small rocks with a slingshot, and the broom on their back.] “I also have supplies if you guys need some…O-Oh, and I’m Shiyuu by the way! I-In case you didn’t know that…”

-@nrcsfavoriteshrimp

(not forced ofc :3 -mod!yuu)

*Lewis looks a bit alarmed, but James and Yuna seem relieved*

Thank the Seven there's someone else around here who's normal-

JAMES? How do we know we can trust- wait a minute... Your eyes!!! They're... Not totally loopy...

*Lewis relaxes a bit and Yuna rolls her eyes*

Don't mind them, they're a bit on edge from this whole.... *She gestures around here* situation...

You're more than welcome to hang with us. Even if you couldn't fight, I can't really leave someone to fend for themselves in this kinda situation, y'know?

Anyways. The name's Yuna. The frantic guy in the beanie is Lewis and the guy with the fancy tie is-

And I can introduce myself, thank you very much. James Ratt. It's a pleasure, although I do wish we were introduced during better circumstances

*James presses forward and extends a hand before Yuna sighs*

James, we don't have time for this.

Anyways, he is right that it's a pleasure to meet you but... Also there are way better ways we could've gotten acquainted.

Eh. But there's no use thinking about it. Pleasure to have you with us, Shiyuu.