#Dipika Perumal

[lotsofsq]

in honor of pride month i am posting these queer headcanon charts i made a while back!! happy gay everyone

[ID copied in alt text: two circles of pictures of the book and show characters respectively, accompanied by flags.

first chart is of my book characters queer headcanons. reynie: demiromantic andbisexual. sticky: nonbinary and bisexual. kate: bisexual. constance: aroace. SQ: demisexual and pan. the ten men: achillean and polyamorous. milligan: bisexual. Ms perumal: lesbian. rhonda: pansexual. Number Two: aroace, lesbian and transgender. Mr benedict. Transgender and Gay. Mr curtain: transgender, achillean and aromatic.

second chart is of my show characters queer headcanons. reynie: bisexual. sticky: transgender and bisexual. kate: sapphic. constance: aroace and agender. SQ: nonbinary and achillean. Martina: transgender and lesbian. milligan: bisexual. rhonda: pansexual. number two: aroace. transgender and nonbinary. Ms perumal: lesbian. Mr benedict: transgender and achillean. Dr curtain: transgender and aromantic.]

[bi-demon-ium]

i didnt actually think this through thoroughly but

[sophieswundergarten]

Happy Floorboard Chomping Friday Sunday, Y'all!!!

This one!! So good, so creative, so clever!!! Really worth a read, please take a couple minutes out of your day to look at it, because it will blow your mind <3

[gardencactus]

Ms Perumal, Constance Contraire, and Rhonda Kazembe are the definition of “I can wear pink and ruin the lives of my enemies”.

[jenhoneys]

sorry the adults sit like THIS and you want me to believe they're STRAIGHT?

[nobodysdaydreams]

♥️ love train! send this to all the blogs you love! don’t forget to spread the love! ♥️ (no pressure only if u want tho ofc)

Ah another one from last May. Please consider yourself loved if you are reading this, and to thank you, anon, I shall offer up another TMBS WIP snippet:

Nathaniel glanced around the coffee table to see the others were all silently looking at him, with expressions that each contained various degrees of admiration and concern.

“What?” he asked defensively. “I’m helping. I can’t help it if I can see the obvious.”

“I suppose there are some advantages to having a reformed criminal on our side,” agreed Dipika.

Nathaniel frowned at her use of the word “criminal”, though he knew better than to argue it.

[mbspolls]

mr benedict and constance are having a picnic off to the side (constance refused to run) and milligan is sitting with them because he would probably win and also i wanted jackson and jillson to be in the running (literally)

[3584-tropical-fish]

It’s become a bit of a trend of mine to write epistolary novel style fics that require tons of research for really mundane things. So, I’ve found myself with one regarding Ms. Perumal trying to find her kid, featuring phone calls varying in their level of helpfulness, anagrams, and a brochure about fishing locales.

Also written under the cut if a Google doc is not ideal.

Letter, addressed to Reynie Muldoon, Boatwright Academy, 100 Copernicus Road, ST0087

Dear Reynie,

Congratulations on your acceptance to Boatwright! I’m so proud of you, and I always will be. I sent a package with some of your belongings and a couple gifts from me, but do let me know if there’s anything I missed. And, of course, you are always welcome to reach out if you ever need me. You know where to find me.

I know this is a big change for you, but I also know that everything will turn out perfectly fine. You can do this! You’ll learn a lot more from the Boatwright Academy than what I could ever teach you, and I know that this will be a great opportunity for you. Though, as I’ve said, I’ll be here if you ever need me.

Much love,

Ms. Perumal

Phone call, Ms. Dipika Perumal and Boatwright Academy Offices

MAN: Boatwright Academy, how can I help you?

MS. PERUMAL: Good afternoon. I recently sent a package to Reynard Muldoon, a new student at your school? It just arrived back at my house, and I wanted to make sure that he was alright.

MAN: Things don’t just get sent back, maybe there was a mistake in the address you wrote. Nothing to worry about.

MS. PERUMAL: I’ve double checked it multiple times, I am certain that I haven’t made any errors.

MAN: Well, if there wasn’t a mistake, I’m afraid I can’t help you any more. We–

MS. PERUMAL: You’re the only ones that can! I cannot reach out to him any other way.

MAN: (sighing) What was the name? I’ll see what I can find but I can’t guarantee–

MS. PERUMAL: (frustrated) Muldoon. M-U-L-D-O-O-N. Reynard Muldoon.

MAN: Ma’am, I’m sorry, but–

MS. PERUMAL: This is the Boatwright Academy, isn’t it?

MAN: It is, but our policy states that we are not allowed to disclose any information about our students to non-family members.

MS. PERUMAL: (increasingly firm) Be that as it may, I sent a package to one of your students. Why was it returned?

MAN: I have no idea.

MS. PERUMAL: He is a student there, is he not?

MAN: Ma’am, there’s no Reynard Muldoon enrolled here.

MS. PERUMAL: There must be a mistake. Tell your headmaster that I’m on my way to talk to her in person.

(call ends)

Security Feed, Boatwright Academy Headmaster’s Office

(The HEADMASTER sits at her desk, typing something on a computer. After a moment, there is a knock at the door.)

HEADMASTER: Come in.

(MS. PERUMAL enters and sits in the chair across from the HEADMASTER.)

HEADMASTER: (curtly) Ms. Perumal?

MS. PERUMAL: (just as curtly) Yes.

HEADMASTER: You are lucky that I agreed to see you, Ms. Perumal. You have no affiliation with anyone at this school, but we deemed it more beneficial to everyone involved if we prevented you from… (pause) breaking in.

(The HEADMASTER shifts to fully face MS. PERUMAL and places a paper in front of her.)

HEADMASTER: A class roster, M section, of course. You’ll notice there is no “Muldoon”.

(MS. PERUMAL picks up the paper and skims through it. She frowns.)

MS. PERUMAL: He would’ve been admitted just a few days ago, are you certain this is up to date?

HEADMASTER: (sighing) Yes. I printed it just this morning. Our records are updated upon any student’s admission. Reynard Muldoon is not a student here.

(MS. PERUMAL rifles through her bag and pulls out her own paper. It is a newspaper from a week or so prior. She places it on the table.)

MS. PERUMAL: What’s this then? (reading aloud) “Are you a gifted child looking for special opportunities? Boatwright Academy is offering gifted children a chance to participate in a special testing day. Children who pass the test will be offered a full scholarship to Boatwright Academy”. My student attended these exams, and, following their conclusion, I received a call that he had been admitted into the Boatwright Academy. (with force) Why is he not here?

(The HEADMASTER frowns.)

HEADMASTER: Those tests are run by an affiliate of ours. They informed us that no one had passed the tests this year.

(MS. PERUMAL looks stricken.)

HEADMASTER: Is there anything else?

(Silence)

MS. PERUMAL: No, I— no. (She clears her throat.) You’ve helped me enough. (MS. PERUMAL stands.) Thank you for your time.

HEADMASTER: Of course. I hope everything turns out well.

(MS. PERUMAL nods, turns, and exits the room.)

(feed ends)

Phone call, Ms. Dipika Perumal and The Stonetown Gazette Offices

CAROLINE: You’ve reached The Stonetown Gazette, my name is Caroline. What can I help you with today?

MS. PERUMAL: I’m looking for the name of the person or organization who ran the ad that offered scholarship opportunities for the Boatwright Academy. They did not include clear contact information and I’d like to get in touch.

CAROLINE: I’ll see what I can find, ma’am. What did the ad say, exactly?

MS. PERUMAL: In large font, “Are you a gifted child looking for special opportunities?” It was quite unique.

CAROLINE: Ah, yes. I remember that one. Quite unique, indeed. Excuse me for a moment while I look for this, I’m going to put you on hold.

(soft piano music)

(several moments pass)

CAROLINE: Unfortunately, I only have a name, no further contact information, though I’m sure you could reach out to the Boatwright Academy for further details. It was paid for by Cheri Turpintown. Spelled C-H-E-R-I, T-U-R-P-I-N-T-O-W-N. Anything else I can do for you, ma’am?

MS. PERUMAL: Oh, no. That’s all I needed. Thank you very much.

CAROLINE: Of course! Have a nice day, now.

MS. PERUMAL: And you too.

(call ends)

Stonetown Registrar, List of Local Business Owners

CHERI TURPINTOWN

Affiliation: Boatwright Academy

Phone: None

Address: None

Journal, Owned by Ms. Dipika Perumal

Cheri Turpintown

Placed the ad

No known address

Connections to Boatwright

Possibly the test proctor

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Stowntown Registrar, List of Local Businesses (Shell Companies)

POWER IN TRUTH, INC.

Owner: Withheld by request

Phone: None

Address: None

PO Box: Power in Truth, Inc.

PO Box 2733

Stonetown, USA 02748

Security Feed, Stonetown Market (Video Only)

(MS. PERUMAL approaches a storefront. This store belongs to the FISHMONGER.)

(The FISHMONGER greets her and asks a question. MS. PERUMAL shakes her head and asks something in return. She speaks for a moment, making some gestures with her hands, and eventually points toward the salmon displayed behind the FISHMONGER.)

(The FISHMONGER frowns and shakes his head.)

(MS. PERUMAL says something more, and swiftly walks away and out of sight.)

Brochure, Stonetown Fish and Game Commission: Fishing Locations

There are a multitude of picturesque locations in and around Stonetown that are perfect for fishing. The waters off the coast are known for their catches of mackerel, sea bass, Atlantic cod, and plenty of other species. Beginners can find many coastal areas or freshwater ponds and rivers in the area, while more seasoned fishers can try their hand at sites off the coast.

Due to the importance of fishing on the local economy, fishing licenses are required in almost all shorelines and waters off the coast of Stonetown. Licenses can easily be acquired from the Stonetown Fish and Game Commission offices, but caution should still be taken to not fish in dangerous areas or private property.

Should one wish to spend a weekend casually fishing without a license, the Beauchamps Woods, central to one of Stonetown’s many public parks, is home to a two-mile stretch of shoreline where unlicensed fishing is permitted. For convenience, multiple trails lead to various spots in the area.

[image: A map of a section of Stonetown’s coast, which is surrounded by Beauchamps Woods. Multiple trails are marked in colorful lines throughout the area, most leading to various spots along the water. Across the water, on the edge of the map, one side of Harbor Island is pictured. Boxed in red, centered on the map, is a section of coast that is labeled “UNLICENSED FISHING AREA”.

This particular brochure copy has multiple trail ends crossed out but one, which seems to have a good view of Harbor Island, is circled in several frantic rings.]

[ohifonlyx33]

am i the only one who kinda wanted Ms. Perumal and Mr. Benedict to get together, effectively making Reynie and Constance adopted siblings? like how cute would that be?

[myfairkatiecat]

mysterious benedict society medieval au

[wannaliveattheholidayinn]

ok so, i just finished ep 7 of tmbs season 2, and i know not everyone has liked this season, i get it, i really do, but i have loved every episode, so here's my favorite things about the season that i can remember before the last ep <3

Constance genuinely smiling at scamming people

Constance emotionally devastating Garrison while in her captivity. absolute gold

ok but... y'know Sebastian?? and that moment in like,,, ep 1 or 2 (i think?) where he just stares at the screen??? yeah, that shit had me genuinely terrified

Curtain's little dance to Stand Back by Stevie Nicks. incredible

on that note the soundtrack

especially Blue Öyster Cult

no seriously, i love Blue Öyster Cult

Martina !!

Garrison's little run away when Curtain's people find her,,, idk place? sad, weird underground house?

Kate referring to Milligan as her dad :')

Kate immediately knowing Milligan was Milligan again when he brought up her going behind his back and that "a lie by omission is still a lie"

Milligan just being a worried dad most of this season

Reynie being worried abt him & Sticky bc of the letters, all while Sticky is talking him up at school

ok but also,,, what was up with that? were the letters just not being delivered? or did i miss the explanation

Mr. Benedict giving the necklace to Constance while Rhonda and Number Two are cutting her cake with that,,, thing flashback

Martina and Kate hug <3

Jeffers securing the perimeter

The Twins. i for the life of me cannot remember their names, but i love when they are on my screen

Milligan running to go get fuel

Kate just Knowing something was wrong with Constance when she saw her smiling under the pretense of not scamming someone

Sticky Knowing something was wrong with Constance when she called him Sticky

The Danish couple. I can't explain it, but I love them ?

Jeffers being So Excited to have captured an associate of the Society and Curtain immediately shooting him down

elephant jokes

the Society scamming a bunch of people, Reynie feeling bad and making them return their winnings, and them getting money back for being honest???

trying to figure out where S.Q. is. my current theory is that Garrison won him in the custody agreement and he's just having a sleepover with his friends <3

the acting of these kids?!?! they are doing a wonderful job and i love them so <3

and that's it. again, ik that not everyone likes the new season and that it is likely done out of love for these characters and series, but i really, genuinely like the new season. and maybe that's because i'm just easy to please, or i see so much of these characters in myself, growing up queer and neurodivergent in an environment that from the age of fucking seven didn't feel safe. or i love these characters and story so much, because it feels like a warm blanket, because it reminds me of points in my childhood where i felt safe and wasn't bullied, that i'm willing to take anything i can get of them that i'm so willing to overlook it's flaws...

i'm not great with my words or fists, but i am willing to defend this show. i love it dearly and i know it's not perfect, i know it's not the books,,, but i love it

[bi-demon-ium]

[sophieswundergarten]

New Crack Headcanon Idea:

Miss Perumal can hotwire a motorbike because her mother was in a Robin Hood-esque biker gang when she was younger, and she passed those skills onto her daughter

[jeffers-headofsecurity]

Whether I think my enemies and coworkers could successfully secure a perimeter:

The boy with glasses: No. He was very rude to me on the car ride back to my boss’s compound. He won’t secure anything with that attitude.

The Other Boy (Reynard I think his name was???): No. He, for some reason, broke down under my boss’s interrogation, when it turned out Martina Crowe was guilty, and he didn’t even do anything. So why did he look so nervous for no reason? He clearly doesn’t have what it takes.

Pink Girl: Yes. She was quite nice to me when I recounted my tale of glory. I believe she is more than capable, and that my story inspired her.

Wetherall’s Daughter: I don’t like her father, but she probably could with proper training. That bucket of hers does seem useful.

Wetherall: No, and it’s not because I hate him or because everyone thinks he’s so much stronger and better than me, so stop saying that. It’s because he nearly drowned because of a tiny eel bite. I was bitten by a cat once, and I didn’t nearly drown because of that. Wetherall is just weak.

Yellow Lady: She’d secure the perimeter and put up a good fight against most enemies, but against me, she wouldn’t stand a chance. The only reason her home was spared was because the boss told us to stand down.

Dr. Curtain (my boss): absolutely. No question about it. He’s a brilliant man.

My Boss’s Clone: Not many people know this, but the enemy my boss has asked me to track down looks suspiciously like him. I suspect he might be an evil clone. I plan to investigate this further, but in the event that I have to know which one is the real Dr. Curtain, my plan is to ask them to secure a perimeter. I’m sure Dr. Curtain is up to the task, but we’ve easily captured and electrocuted his clone before. That’s how you can tell the difference.

“Miss. Dipika Perumal”: She seems like a nice woman, but with such an obviously fake name and disguise, it’s unlikely she’d be able to secure the perimeter.

The Other Lady Working for My Boss’s Clone: I think she could do it. She found the root cellar pretty easily. But I’d need to see how she performs in the field first.

Dr. Garrison: No. We found her root cellar pretty easily, and so did a lot of other people. I don’t think she could secure a perimeter.

Jackson and Jillson: Absolutely not. They are not qualified to secure a perimeter or be in charge in Dr. Curtain’s absence.

Marlon: I don’t think he could secure a perimeter, but I don’t really think that matters, because I haven’t seen him in weeks. Maybe he quit?

Martina Crowe: No. She had the opportunity to walk away clean, and instead she betrayed Dr. Curtain for the traitorous Wetheralls. That was an unwise choice, and not the decision of a perimeter securing professional.

SQ: Yes. If his father could do it, then I’m sure his son can do it too.

Erika: Yes, but not as well as I could. I’m better. If Jackson and Jillson told you she was better, that’s only because they are jealous haters.

The Alpaca: No he could not. He’s an alpaca. I don’t know who started that rumor, but he could not secure a perimeter.

[mbspolls]

choose.