#NRC: Ramshackle Relocation

[silverknightpiece]

continued from here with @rove-bogge

Flora, Light, and Water. For now, Silver had set himself up to practice those in a loop with Rove as well as practice his deflecting magic on anything except Fire and Lightning, as those would cause damage to the ground or nearby students. Practicing his shields could be saved for later if Rove wished to go to a playing field with fewer people about so casually... but after the magic of his latest water spell went through Rover's defenses, he kept his stance across from the other. Silver was positively inclined to Rove so he knew the other could take the spell level he had set, but the coughing was an unfortunate learning opportunity一

一if his father's early lessons were anything to go by. 

He knows Rove well enough at this point, and the prickly words were not unlike someone he knows well, but he does take notice of his training partner's anger at the situation. The snickering of those students gave a hint as to perhaps why, if Rove's words were only the half of it.

Silver may be set where he stands, but he does drop the spell-casting position he stands in for a more casual one for conversation. He had seen the wavering in the magic, even if briefly. "I wish I could apologize for dowsing you, but that is a natural consequence of your spell not holding. Defending against ghosts can deter possession, and if dousing you means strengthening this training…" He leaves the ending unsaid and as impassive as most of what he says. He meant for it to be inspirational or profound, but alas, it came out dull. "But, if you wish to stop, I understand."

[rayroseu]

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SOBBING AT THE MERCH PICTURES FOR THE MINI RAMSHACKLE FURNITURES 😭😭💕💕💕 Aniplex knowssss who resides(loiters) in this dorm 😂

also more solidarity in my belief that ramshackle is malleus secret dormitory lol✨✨ since lilia basically does almost every housewarden duty anyway(bcs malleus cant attend anything ajdjsj)... 😭 so hes free to relocate in any dorm now lol

also my theorist braincell is going crazy at the mysterious implication about why the merch line or even the main story itself ties malleus closely to ramshackle... 😭😭 also malleus says that he does like ruins, but ramshackle is "special." (or iirc his "favourite one" bcs it gives him comfort idk)

the prominent reason is that because its yuu's home and their meeting place-- but im also thinking maybe its because ramshackle is related to malleus. just like how some nrc locations have the same looks as the places in meleanor's castle.

in his bloom bday card, i think he talked about wanting to visit a castle ruins *for a long time*. its highly likely its meleanor's castle based on ace's conversation with him...

which makes me think that Malleus' fondness with Ramshackle isnt just because its abadoned and related with Yuu but because its also connected with his past-- maybe we'll see a location in the past(lilias dream) that is highly similar to ramshackle???

[ashengro-tto]

hello! hope it's okay to ask for more than one? otherwise you can answer the ones you'd prefer to! ♥️♠️🦑👑🐱

Hi! It is more than okay to ask for more than one hehe

[ the rest are under the cut ]

[ also I’m bad at summarizing my thoughts so if the jumps between points feel weird, that’s why ]

[ ALSO also I’m sorry this took so long to be finished (lol) ]

Marlowe & Ace ♥️

Best Friend / Headache #1

Their first meeting was not the best (yes, it’s the same as our canon first meeting with Ace)

Marlowe felt very offended that he would even think of saying stuff like that to their face. “Ignorant”? “Go back to kindergarten”? They don’t like being looked down on, especially when it comes to things like intellect

...Okay, maybe those insults were directed primarily at Grim, but Marlowe felt hurt too!

They’ve had to deal with a great number of terrible personalities in the past, and so, they were able to keep their cool. Grim, however...well, you know how it goes

After a while though, his asshole-ness simply turned into annoying-ness, and Marlowe was able to just brush it off as Typical Ace Behavior

When Ace isn’t being a dick, they get along great! Marlowe’s pretty playful, and a bit of a trickster as well, so the two like to play harmless pranks on the other first years from time to time

And by other first years I mean mostly Deuce. Marlowe apologizes afterwards. Ace does not

Ace likes to tease Marlowe about how badly they’re adjusting to NRC school life (and also their abysmal history and PE grades) but it’s okay because they tease him back about how they’re better at alchemy than him

Hanging out with a guy like Ace who just screams Typical Teenage Boy feels really refreshing to Marlowe

Ace asks a lot of questions, partially because he’s genuinely curious about where Marlowe’s from, but mostly because they told him not to and he knows it annoys them. Marlowe knows he’s doing it to be annoying, so it’s more bearable

Marlowe admires Ace’s bravery (though some might call it recklessness). It was during chapter one, when he stood up to Riddle, that they really felt that “oh, this guy is really cool” feeling. Ace’s willingness to stand up for what he believes in inspires Marlowe to do the same

Marlowe & Deuce ♠️

Best Friend / Headache #2

Their first meeting was also the same as the one in-game

After Deuce summoned the cauldron and dropped it on Ace’s head, Marlowe actually screamed “WHAT THE FUCK” out loud. They don’t swear often, which goes to show how shocked they were

They gave him a very stern lecture about how dangerous that was, how he could have shattered Ace’s skull, how other people could have been injured as well...Deuce felt like he was being scolded by his mother

Don’t even get them started on the heart attack they had when Deuce flung Ace onto the chandelier

After getting to know him a bit better, Marlowe starts liking him a lot more

They adore his decision to leave his delinquent past behind! Marlowe greatly values learning and education, so they’re willing to support him every step of the way

Study buddies!

Their study sessions often turn into tutoring sessions, though, with Marlowe having to explain the lesson to him, but they don’t mind. They’re very patient, and also good at simplifying terms without taking away from their meaning, so Deuce learns pretty quickly with them

They feel a small sense of pride whenever he comes to them showing off his test scores (still low, but certainly an improvement)

The headache part mostly comes from when his Bad Boy Mode activates

Marlowe doesn’t like violence. They recognize that progress isn’t linear, and of course Deuce is going to...go back to the way he was at times, but they urge him to keep his calm and remember that “violence is never the solution”

Ohh, Marlowe was so disappointed when they found out he, Ace, and Grim went to Azul in chapter three. They didn’t even need to scold the three of them, their eyes said it all

Deuce felt the guiltiest, since Marlowe was always the one telling him not to cut corners. He felt extra guilty knowing how much Marlowe hated Azul. They take so much time out of their schedule to help him study, and he goes and asks for help from the one they hate most...!

What Marlowe loves most about Deuce is his willingness to learn and change. He was able to realize that his past actions were hurting his mother, and grew as a person because of it. He’s still growing, and learning to be someone his mother can be proud of, which is something Marlowe greatly respects and admires

Marlowe & Azul 🦑

Answered here!

Marlowe & Vil 👑

They’re actually pretty close!

They’re in the same club, so they interact quite frequently

Vil originally wanted them to try acting in one of the films he was in the process of making. He handed them the script, gave them some props, and the cameras started rolling

Marlowe’s attempts at acting were not good. The delivery of the lines was stilted, their movements stiff. Multiple times they had accidentally dropped the props. They had no clue why they did so terribly, they’re usually good at this kind of stuff. Maybe it was because there were cameras on them?

Vil eventually moved them to the costume department, just so they could contribute even a little bit

Marlowe’s very interested in magical pharmaceuticals. They love learning about how magic intertwines with medicine, and Vil is more than happy to teach them

Vil often scolds Marlowe for not following the skincare routine he’s provided for them, but Marlowe’s not used to such fancy products and strict routines...they really can’t keep up, no matter how hard they try

There’s a lot he nags them for, actually. Their fashion sense (he’s the one who styled their uniform), their diet (it’s not their fault Crowley doesn’t give them enough money for good food), and their sleeping habits (they’re not used to sleeping early, or sleeping a lot) just to name a few

Marlowe likes a lot of things about Vil. He’s hardworking and confident, but most importantly, he helps the people around him

Vil pushes people to work hard so they can reach their full potential and go from a dirty potato to a shining red apple. He isn’t just concerned with his own self-improvement, but the growth and development of others as well. Even if others don’t put in the effort, he still keeps pushing because he never gives up

Marlowe originally thought he’d be a selfish, crab-mentality kind of person, so finding out that he actually wants to see others around him prosper was a surprise, but a welcomed one nonetheless

What they dislike is his method of doing so. Marlowe is very much a kind, gentle person who believes real change shouldn’t come from brute force. They always feel a little annoyed when he acts so harsh towards others

Marlowe & Grim 🐱

Best Friend / Headache SUPREME (yes, he surpasses numbers)

Marlowe called him a “disease-ridden raccoon” when they first saw him, which Grim did not take kindly to

Imagine the Prologue, but all the player choices have an “insult Grim” option

When they found out that they would have to be two halves of one student in order to attend NRC, Marlowe groaned internally. They did not like the little troublemaking furball one bit

All he did was bring misfortune! Their first NRC experience could have gone a lot smoother if he hadn’t caused so much trouble! Disturbing the entrance ceremony, burning an important statue, the chandelier fiasco...randomly waking up in a new world was stressful enough, all that just made things even worse

Honestly, their first few weeks together were terrible. It was all bickering, arguing, snide comments...the ghosts in Ramshackle seriously considered relocating

As time went on, however, the two slowly grew on each other

Marlowe is Grim’s henchman! They buy him food, help him study, and scratch that one part behind his ears to help him fall asleep (which he totally doesn’t like, absolutely not)

Grim is Marlowe’s familiar! He protects them from danger, helps clean around the dorm (if bribed with enough tuna), and looks so cute when he’s sprawled out snoring on the makeshift cat bed they made him

Eventually the arguments turned into playful banter. Marlowe would nag him for not doing his homework, Grim would complain about it, then Marlowe would nag him for complaining, so on so forth

What Marlowe appreciates most about Grim is...his company. He was the first one they met in this strange new world. They both have no place to call home, no family to call their own. All they have is each other, so Marlowe’s really thankful for his company, even if he can be a little annoying at times

Marlowe would never admit it, but they’ve grown so attached to the little monster. They can’t imagine life in Twisted Wonderland without him...but don’t tell him they think that! He’ll never shut up about it!

[silverknightpiece]

continued from here with @crossedtheline

Having been part of some of the ghastly activities on the campus and being a part of the excursion team had set Silver into a new action he hadn't felt since leaving home. Yes, he is not the full knight, but he will be eventually in life, and he can feel the urgency in the air when it's time to get going. He's happy to get going immediately, something that kind of split the Diasomnia group even with the due date nearing. 

Having an empty pack, he would use it back home for his visits to the town nearby for groceries and makes sure to tell his partner that he is absolutely welcome to use his pack for anything troubling to carry. Silver already had some double-purpose equipment from the greenhouse, like water purifiers and a set of wire cutters. You can never be too sure. He guessed his march to look for blankets or multi-weather items could be put to a halt, and they stopped on the path they took.

He can feel the growing dispirited nature of his scavenger partner from here, but he answers Jinx unwaveringly and with as much ease as it feels like they aren't sneaking around. He should stop.

"Food would be a good option next; do you want to turn here and take the path inside? I was more focused on material than food: but we can hit the labs or classrooms afterwards with whatever space we have." His reply was very itinerary-oriented, but he didn't simply end it there. "I was primarily thinking about sustainability to start and was going to prepare for weather first. But food should have been my first thought…"

His last sentence was an admonishment to his own thinking. The boat and the snowy forest had been so vivid to him. He was thinking like the little boy in the woods who simply wanted to play and survive the disaster-level terrain, not the traveling gaggle they might become. He hadn't forgotten how large the ghost world had been.

[silverknightpiece]

continued from here with @s-essha

Having seen the names across the bulletin board had been a bit of a surprise but Silver quickly remembered what was at stake and what was out there, and was more grateful for the large pool of students.  Seeing his partner, he had no quarrels with the upperclassmen that were chosen to join him, and he kept that air as he did a lot of talking up their later nightly events. Perhaps, he had been too overzealous with his beginning support, but he really wished it would work out. 

The Diasomnia-issued dormitory uniform was just a basic standard for anything that might need them to fight, as it was genuinely built for durability during a labor-intensive event. His baton was fastened to his pen, and his boots and posture made him ready to patrol effectively or attack. The third year was one he looked up to for understanding something in the human world Silver could not, and his skills and power were something Silver admired.  Their awkwardness as a duo did not go past Silver, and he did overcompensate in the beginning. If that had caused Idia to feel even more uncomfortable in this very foreign situation, he would not blame the other. 

The patrol had been quiet for the most part, and Silver had no issues with the silence, but after India had turned and broken it, he was as understanding as he could be. This had been an inevitable unfortunate event in Silver's mind.  "Just a little longer, Idia, sir. We only have to pass the small hour and we can report in at the earliest."  The hour not even being past 22 at best did not escape Silver. "Everyone has something to do, and we at Diasomnia all have things to accomplish before the expedition, even as individuals. I wish to keep our fellow students resting for tomorrow…"

His tone is low so as not to scare off his already skittish partner or draw attention, and the glow of his hair did not faze Silver as he lauded the upperclassmen. "As you said, I cannot do this myself. I was given your assistance."