an impolite use of magic
I was rereading Malleus’s Dorm Uniform vignettes to gather information for another post! Something that stuck out to me upon the reread was how magic can be used in an insulting or disrespectful way. We often hear about how both NRC and Twisted Wonderland itself has many rules and regulations which govern magic and its uses—but it seems there is a social component too.
A quick summary of the aforementioned vignettes; they center around Malleus trying to make it to a dorm leaders meeting. After his peers fail to successfully remind him of their appointed time and day, Malleus decides it would be easier the other dorm leaders come to him rather than him going to them. He then casts a spell which transfers those he wishes to meet with (the headmaster and dorm leaders), bringing them directly to him. This is where it gets interesting, because it is Malleus using this spell on his peers that offends them.
Azul indicates that he had never been treated with such disrespect and that Malleus’s act is an insult. Vil and Leona express upset that Malleus seems to think of them as nothing more than objects, luggage, a pen, or a book. Malleus says he does not understand why everyone is mad because the same spell he used on them, they use all the time to summon their magical pens to them. Riddle clarifies: “PENS ARE OBJECTS AND WE ARE HUMAN BEINGS!!” Lastly, Idia likens the situation to being treated like a familiar that Malleus sees fit to summon at his beck and call, which is also just as irritating.
Judging by the other dorm leaders’ reactions, we can infer that most mages find it extremely impolite to have a spell which is typically used on objects cast on them/living beings. Riddle implies you must obtain consent before doing so, otherwise it violates decorum. (This aligns with the idea that magic is usually formally regulated; for example, medical mages must still get their patients’ consent to operate on them or to heal them.)
Reviewing the other lore we know of, this piece of magical manners (?) makes sense. It seems to be okay to cast object-oriented magic so long as permission is granted. For example, in Floyd’s Labwear vignettes, Adeuce are shown practicing color changing magic on an apple. Vil would use similar color changing magic to alter his and his father’s clothes when they were being hounded by the paparazzi. A similar situation would occur in Lilia’s Suitor Suit vignettes, in which Malleus uses his magic to create a suit on Lilia that perfectly matches his image. I’m sure there are many other examples you could think of; these are just the most obvious ones that come to my mind.
Where does that leave us? Well, with a bunch more questions!! Firstly, what else is considered rude use of magic? Secondly, are spells which violate control over one’s mind and body also considered transgressions of social norms??? They must be, right?? Then why was everyone so chill when discussing how Ruggie and Jamil used their UMs in the main story compared to Malleus casting his transference spell? Isn’t having someone else’s will overwrite your own equally as, if not more, degrading and dehumanizing??? (We do see the the other students upset about the magic being casted on them after the fact, but talking about the possibility of it isn’t done with horror; maybe because it was already established that doing these things is a no-no.) In which case, Ruggie and Jamil, who have UMs meant to be used on living beings anyway, is also “impolite” because their spells still violate other people’s autonomy. Why isn’t this banned by law or at least regulated?? Because it’s too hard to control through legislation alone? (That actually makes sense 💦)
What about when Deuce cast a floating spell on Ace to launch him at the chandelier in the prologue? Or the time NRC students made rude Halloween goers (Magicam Monsters) leave campus by floating them over the school gates?? Were those instances considered impolite too???? And is it more impolite to use magic against a non-mage (since they cannot defend themselves) than against a mage? They mention in Terror is Trending that there are laws against using (attack) magic on non-mages, but what about non-attacking spells and with consent like color changing magic???
What are the rules around casting magic on sentient objects like the Mirror of Darkness, is that considered rude as well since the object is “living”? Do ghosts count as “living” enough to be offended by having an object-oriented spell cast on them? Where do blessings and curses fall in this, since those can be cast without consent (Lilia on baby Silver in book 7) and can also be cast on objects (Vil with the gifted cake and pie in book 5).
I must.. know… 🤡
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You Are Mine!
When they see someone flirting with you~
POV: Your writer’s block is cured after making the third part of your MC’s story. 🤭
The legend (/nm) is back babyyyyy~!
♥️ Ace Trappola ♥️
He gets whinier, if I may say so myself...
When you come back to him, he has an angry scowl on his face.
When you ask him what’s wrong, he will just say “Nothing.”
“Ace, you sure it’s nothing?” “Yes. 😠”
He will do his best to impress you with anything he can, using his one (1) braincell in the process. 😔
R.I.P Ace’s poor braincell, you will be missed. 🫡
At the basketball court, you approach him while he is sitting at the sides. You hug him from behind which he lets out a yelp but then visibly relaxes once he sees it’s you, but his pout returns.
Sighing, you caress his cheek.
“Ace, are you sure you’re okay..? Look, you’ve been acting so mad at me for no reason for the past week and I... I wanted to know what made you so angry.”
He, for once, doesn’t pull away from you or try to impress you.
“That person that acted so close to you back then... Who does he think he is?! I’m your boyfriend, not him!”
Wide eyed, you look at him as you are absolutely speechless.
“Oi, answer me (Y/N)!” He yells.
You squish his cheeks with a scowl.
“Ace...”
“What?!” He rolls his eyes at you.
“He was an exchange student that I was tasked to give a tour... He was flirty, yes, but I did tell him that I had a handsome boyfriend...”
“...Eh?”
You smirk.
“And yes, I did tell him about how handsome you were~”
His cheeks turn bring red in retaliation. You hug him close to you.
“Geez... Why would you even think that I would choose another guy over you?! He may be affectionate with me, but you are the one I love...”
You kiss his head.
“You dummy.”
You feel his arms wrapping around you. He closes his eyes as he stays still before opening his eyes again. You look at him and slowly let him go. And as soon as you do that, he immediately runs forward, grabs the ball and looks back at you with a smile.
“Oi, dummy! This one’s for you!”
And he throws the ball in the hoop.
...and it completely misses it.
and it hits his head...
“Ack!.. Well, frick... It didn’t go in...” He sulks.
But it gets a good laugh out of you.
“Oi oi, stop laughing! It’s not funny!” He retorts, looking away in embarrassment.
Yes, you love that dumbass.
No, he won’t change.
🦈 Floyd Leech 🦈
The moment he sees you with another boy, that person is done for.
He immediately grabs you by the arm and drags you along with him.
The next thing you know is... Well, that person is getting squeezed like a lemon... 💀
He was already so clingy to you. But after this? He gets clingier.
“[Nickname], lemme hold your hand? 😇” “FLOYD FOR THE SAKE OF HEAVENS IT’S BEEN AN HOUR! I HAVE TO USE THE RESTROOM!”
Jamil and Ace are wondering why he is hardly ever coming nowadays. The reason? He is spending time with you, so he is veeeeeery busy!
You pet his hair as his head is on your lap. You sigh as you hear the bell ringing, to signal that the class is about to start. Moreover, your class now is alchemy which means this is Professor Crewel’s class... But because of Floyd, you are about to be late.
“Floyd, I have to go..!” You anxiously say as you try to push his head. Unfortunately, he grabs your thigh and lays his head again.
“But I wanna spend some more time with you, (N/N)! Can’t leave you alone, or else other fish will getcha!” He childishly pouts and looks at you, “I don’t wanna let it happen. Not again.”
“Other fish?!” You look at him, but then you remember the flirty student.
You bonk him in the head.
“Ow! Hey, what was that for?!” He says.
“Those ‘other fish’ won’t get me again, Floyd!” You angrily glare at him, “You already gave him a lesson, you know?!”
He sits up in excitement.
“Really?!” He asks you, eyes beaming with joy.
You sigh.
“Yep, no one’s going to bother me like this when they know I’m dating with you~”
He immediately grabs you, sits up and spins with you in his arms.
...But you are so damn sure that Crewel is going to chew you two out if he ever finds you...
:(
🐍 Jamil Viper 🐍
He was coming to visit you after taking a shower.
When he sees this occur, he just watches you from far. Then he waits for the person to leave.
Out of three, he seems to be the most normal to react so far.
He asks you who was that guy that was a little too close to you. Like hugging you and kissing the back of your hand, like how he is supposed to do--
You tell him that you told the guy that you are taken by the most handsome guy you’ve ever seen. 😉
He blushes.
His cheeks flush.
Then sighs deeply and apologizes for feeling jealous.
That guy? He’ll get a warning from him.
After that flirty guy leaves with a frown as you told him off, he walks to you.
“Rohi*, who was that?” He asks while hugging you from behind, causing you to yelp in surprise.
“No one, dear... Just a flirty guy. Don’t you worry though, I told him that I already have a wonderful boyfriend.” You smile.
“Hmm...” He hums for a moment, and because he was out of sight, watching you, he’d seen how you reacted to the guy going as far as asking you to be his lover.
“Don’t you believe me, Jamil?” You frown at him while crossing your arms.
“O-of course I do! It’s just that I...” He trails off for a second only to turn you around and hug you. “...I was just thinking if I should give that guy a verbal warning. He seems to have some guts trying to ask out someone that already has a lover.”
(There wasn’t anyone in the place you two were in, so that was why he was able to give you affection this comfortably.)
“No need for that. I already warned him, you know? I just hope he won’t bother me again.” You smile while caressing his cheek.
“You may have warned him, but no one can know what he will do next.” He replies as he rests his head on you.
“Then I’ll have to either warn him again, or just punch him in the face next time~” You flex your arm and you grin, “I let him get away because I’m soooo kind~”
He softly laughs at your impression of the Headmaster. But then he clears his throat and sighs.
“Well, I have to go to practice... Will I be able to see you soon, I wonder?” He says before kissing you on the cheek and letting you go.
“If you don’t get free time like this, I’ll come to you.” You reply.
“...It would be great, (Y/N).” He laughs.
He walks away from you, but then he looks back.
“See you soon.”
“See you Jamil~!” 😊
*Rohi is a term of endearment in Arabic, and it means “my soulmate”! :3
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