#diamond dialogue

[riddlerosehearts]

former dorm leader cater save me... former dorm leader cater... save me former dorm leader cater

[tinyfantasminha]

Guest Room Trouble lines

Saw some people doing this with their OCs and thought it would be fun 🥹 (these can be read in any order) also do you like my guest room

check out /mysteryshopstl translations, the tls for the trouble lines were a huge help to guide me on how every character reacts 😭

Heartslabyul:

Vic: I feel a headache coming...

Riddle: I have zero tolerance for anyone who disrespects the rules.

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Vic: I’d be at peace without you, you brat.

Ace: Admit it, you’d be bored without me~

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Vic: Aaw, stop being such a baby!

Deuce: What did you just call me?!

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Vic: Wah... I didn't know you could get scary like that.

Trey: Sorry, I lost my temper for a moment. Can we pretend this never happened?

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Vic: Don't talk to me.

Cater: Sorry, sorry~! Your big bro Cay-kun will make it up with you!

Savanaclaw:

V: I don't feel like hearing the demands of an overgrown cat.

Leona: Next time you won't slip out of my claws that easily, Little Mouse.

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V: It's okay, it's okay! don't worry about it...

Jack: S-sorry, I wasn't looking... you're not hurt, are you?

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V: Hey! Hands off my pocket—what’d you swipe?!

Ruggie: Sheeheehee, prove I took anything, detective.

Octavinelle:

V: DIE.

Azul: Ah, such passion! Shall we channel it into a friendly round of monopoly?

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V: You’re terrible. I’m glad you’re not my enemy… right?

Jade: Fufu, don't be silly. You're far too entertaining to get rid of.

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V: H-hey, give back my phone!!

Floyd: Aha, let's see what embarrassing conversations Lil Axolotl has been having~!

Scarabia:

V: I'm so close to losing it...

Kalim: Awesome! but... losing what?

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V: Kyaaaa~ Jamil is mad at meee~!

Jamil: This is not supposed to be fun for you!

Pomefiore:

V: Eeeeek!

Vil: Such wasted beauty on such disgraceful form… We'll have to fix that.

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V: Watch your tone, country boy.

Epel: I ain’t takin’ orders from no high-horse city slicker— yeowch! S-Sorry ma'am...

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V: Don't you ever give up?!

Rook: Oh la la, your rage is a fiery rose in bloom~! how could I look away?

Ignihyde:

V: Ugh, seems like I can't argue with you...

Ortho: My debate protocol has a 99.8% success rate. Want a rematch?

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V: Nothing personal!

Idia: W-what is this shounen protagonist-level betrayal?!

V: You can get really hard to deal with....

Malleus: And yet, you continue to stand before me. How bold... or how foolish?

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V: That wasn't funny!

Lilia: You jump like a startled kitten~

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V: Huh? I think I hear a mosquito buzzing in my ear...

Sebek: Unbelievable! How insolent can this human be?!

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V: Are you even listening?

Silver: My apologies... I must have dozed off.

Others:

V: I'm not doing your chores again.

Crowley: Abandoned in my hour of need... by my own beloved student... what a cruel, cruel world, sob sob!

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V: P-please sir... just one more day...

Trein: Deadlines exist for a reason. This is your last warning.

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V: I—I was too anxious to present…

Crewel: Confidence is your most important accessory, puppy.

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V: I think this weirdo is staring at my legs.

Rollo: I pray the Lord grants you fabric. And shame.

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V: You tricked me...

Fellow: No, no, little scholar! I guided you to a unique opportunity!

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V: Stop eating all the tuna, you little gremlin! That was our dinner!

Grim: Nyahaha~! Too late, It’s mine now!

[threeofclubss]

trey clover and responsibilities; a meta after his book 7 dream

[spoilers for jpn server book 7 content ahead!]

as the eldest brother trey has always been the 'responsible' one. but his wish is to live in peace, to never have expectations thrust onto him (hence his constant downplaying) but instead to use his passion and skill (baking), which is the one thing he doesn't downplay, to make the people around him happy. to see them smile while eating his food, to 'grow', for him to be able to see them enjoy themselves and for himself to do what he enjoys without restrictions. yet as cater reveals, not only did riddle freeze him out after his excitement (which as you can imagine, was painful for trey, as if the childhood scolding wasn't enough trauma. ESPECIALLY as he sees riddle as like a, to quote him, 'younger brother' thus 'his responsibility'), but he was voted for vice housewarden as a result. all these responsibilities and expectations were thrust upon him when all he ever wanted was for riddle to be 'free', for everyone to get along, for him to be useful to others. and so trey gets a first row seat to riddle and all his changes and his struggles and his anger, and he's forced to take a role and he ends up taking one of an enabler, someone passive. he ends up 'painting over it' and scrambling for a sense of normalcy amidst all this, and as vice housewarden the blanket of duty he feels heavily falls on him -- trey has always put importance on responsibility and his image, like when he talks about upperclassmen needing to set a good example for their juniors. and so he suppressed his own emotional turmoil and focused only on those around him, on sorting out trouble and pacifying riddle, while ignoring his own feelings on the matter and refusing to take a stand.

all this culminates into the overblot, and trey's book 7 dream with chenya as the dorm leader says it all -- trey wanted somebody to understand him. he wanted someone who knew he would have a tough time, who not just knew but understood his past with riddle and could help him through it, to not just alleviate him from responsibility but enable him to take a role where he thrives best. he needed somebody to rely on. for once, to not be the one being relied on. cater came the closest but cater also mentioned that he kept his distance (their friendship is a whole other can of worms) and trey isn't the type to confide, either. the 3 heartslabyul senpais are a concoction of things unsaid, and so comes ace and deuce and heartshackle to give it to them straight -- leading to the overblot, but also recovery. and so in the dream trey is once again, as leona aptly implied, putting himself in a position where 'he can help grant riddle's wish' or rather he can help riddle in finding freedom from his mother (in this case through sweets), in a bid to wrestle control where in reality he constantly felt helpless to say no or to stand up to riddle. and by thinking of it as something he can control, he indirect puts more responsibility onto himself in reality, despite never having wanted it. so he's stuck in this place where it's emphasised how in 'real life' trey has expectations and responsibilities he never wanted. he never got to have his peaceful life.

and in his dream, it's the exact opposite; the responsibilities he has are ones he chose/wants, and at the same time, he has his peaceful life. he makes those around him happy, and in turn, he is happy too.

[touch-of-diamond]

I hate to disapoint, but I'm taken.

I need my Montague 🫠

[gifti3]

oh he's spitting

[touch-of-diamond]

* @the-oathbound-champion keeps his eyes to the ground. A GHOST patrol passed by this area recently, and they had classified documents on their person. He knows this, because he has been tracking their movements for the past few days.*

*A sudden rustling, and he turns on a moment, his sword unsheathed and pointing directly towards you, before he recognizes that you are not, in fact, an enemy.*

My deepest apologies, good sir, you startled me.

*He sheathes his blade, and gives you a light bow.*

I beg your pardon, but have you seen any suspicious persons around this area? I have been following several groups of them over the past two weeks, and I have reason to believe they have been harassing the populace.

Ah-oh! Bonjour-

He steps back a few paces out of fear, hesitating before stepping forward again, eyeing the sword, making sure it was good and in the sheath.

I- there's been a few people of interest, assuming you're talking about those henchmen- they really like the bakery nearby- He fidgetted with his sweater sleeves as he spoke, looking up to the man again before he continued to speak, clearly a little anxious.

It's the only place I really do go when I'm out, I honestly don't blame them for spending their time there-

He didn't know much, but he wanted to help, he was also still kind of scared of the sword, so that's what really had him talking.

Can I ask why you're looking for them, or..?

[touch-of-diamond]

I found an injured baby bat outside. My husband seems to adore him already, which is good, because this little man has an injured wing and is staying with us long term. My Husband has also run off with him

hm.

[hiphopcherrrypop]

hai zenji + hi tokyo debunker fandom

[goldensunset]

IM SOOOO SCAREDDDDDDD AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH😨😨😨😨😨😨😨😨😰😨😰

[ser3nityst4r]

Eighth Step

The night before the duel, Yuu tossed and turned, plagued by a dream that felt both familiar and terrifying. In their vision, the Queen of Hearts, a figure of regal yet chilling power, paced a lavish garden, her voice echoing with manic glee. Wanting to wake up from this nightmare but also wanting to stay til the end to see how the story plays out, Yuu realized it was awfully similar to a certain movie from their original world. 'A single rosebud out of place, a crumb on the tablecloth… oh, the tragedy!' she boomed, her laughter echoing like thunder through the dream. Her punishments were absurd, cruel, and completely disproportionate to the 'offenses'. A single misplaced teacup led to a servant being forced to drink an entire pot of boiling tea. A dropped napkin resulted in a swift trial and execution by playing cards. Yuu woke with a gasp, sweat clinging to their skin. The dream felt so real, the Queen’s manic laughter echoing in their ears even as morning light filtered through the dorm window.

Unable to tell if that was just a nightmare or a warning from the universe, Yuu went outside the dorm to get a breath of fresh air to clear their head. Amidst the shadows, they see a gorgeous figure with emerald scaled horns atop his head. Its bright, glowing eyes stared back at Yuu. “Hm? I was unaware that someone had taken a liking to this place as I thought it was completely inhabitable.

“Who might you be?” Yuu asked with admiration and curiosity lacing their voice, wanting to know the name of the gorgeous and unique fellow before them. “You really don’t know who I am?” His eyes widen with shock before recomposing himself, finding Yuu to be extremely fascinatingly. He continued, “You may call me whatever you wish for it might be a bad idea on my part if I gave you my name now. When the time arrives, I shall bestow you my name.” Yuu found him to be utterly ethereal and enchanting, especially his lovely glimmering horns atop his head. “Then, I shall call you Tsunotaro/Hornton!” Yuu beamed, their heart racing at getting to meet and give the enchanting person a nickname to call them by. Little did Yuu know, the fae was beyond joyous to have finally have someone to call his friend.

“Ah… It’s getting pretty late and there’s a duel tomorrow, I better get back inside” Yuu said, their voice shaken and mourning over the lost time with the ethereal stranger. “I’ll see you soon, Tsunotaro!” With a wave and sleepy smile, they went back into their dorm as the fae granted them a beautiful sight of fireflies.

'Yuu! Yuu! Wake up! Today’s the big duel!' Grim yelled, his voice brimming with a mix of excitement and fear.  Yuu sat up, the dream haunting their mind. 'A duel… with Riddle?' they murmured, a sense of dread slowly creeping in. Still wondering if the meeting of the strange man with horns was a dream or not. ‘Was last night a dream? I wouldn’t be surprised if it was. After all, how could someone look so breathtakingly royal visit such a shabby place like Ramshackle…’ The hallways of NRC buzzed with the news, the idea of anyone challenging Riddle Rosehearts a source of amusement and disbelief. 'Riddle? That's like challenging a lion to a staring contest!' one student snickered.  Trey and Cater, upon hearing the news, their faces paled. They knew the severity of the situation. Riddle, in his role as housewarden, was ruthless and unforgiving.   'They’re just underclassmen, they won't stand a chance,' Cater added, his usual boisterous energy subdued. Trey nodded anxiously in agreement, silently hoping Ace and Deuce won’t be too injured after this. The duel was held in a grand hall, its atmosphere thick with anticipation. Crowley, the headmaster, stood poised, a stern expression on his face. 'We are about to commence two challenges for the housewarden position at Heartslabyul House,' he announced, his voice echoing through the hall. 'The first challenger is Ace Trappola. The second challenger is Deuce Spade. The current housewarden they have challenged is Riddle Rosehearts. Now, in accordance with the duel rules, please remove the magic-sealing collars.” Ace and Deuce, their faces alight with a mixture of excitement and fear, cheered as the collars were removed, liberating their magic.  'Enjoy your moment of freedom,' Riddle sneered, his voice as sharp as a knife. 'The collar will be back on soon enough.' 'I could hardly believe it when I heard you two intended to duel me,' he continued, his gaze sweeping over Ace and Deuce, disdain dripping from his words. 'Is this a joke?' Crowley, ignoring Riddle’s arrogance, stepped forward. 'The duel will be decided in a single round. Riddle, you have the right to choose the challenge. Now, choose wisely. The consequences of your choice will be entirely yours to bear.' 

Cater approached Riddle to remind him that one of the rules of Riddle’s own farce was that teatime is at 4pm sharp and that it has already been last 3:30pm. “And you fear that I will be late? All the more reason to end this promptly.” The redhead laughed at the possibility.

Riddle, with a smirk playing on his lips, turned towards the students. 'It appears I have little time to waste. Rather than facing my opponents in succession, I will take on both at once.' Crowley, caught off guard by Riddle’s unexpected move, nodded in agreement. 'Very well, Riddle. Proceed as you wish.'  He held up a mirror, shimmering in the dim hall light. 'When the mirror I’ve thrown shatters upon the ground, that is your signal to begin. Ready... Go!' As the mirror crashed to the ground, shattering into a thousand pieces, Yuu felt a wave of dread wash over them. Their heart pounded in their chest, their eyes brimming with tears, a sense of overwhelming fear taking hold. Their heart writhing in cages and oppression, unknown to the reason behind their distress. Yuu’s intuition screamed at them, urging them to do something, to stop whatever terrible thing was about to happen. But the fear was too powerful, blinding them. They couldn’t see the danger, couldn’t comprehend the terrible consequences that awaited them.  'What is going to happen?' Yuu whispered, their voice barely audible. 'What’s so terrifying?'

As the duel began, Yuu knew they were witnessing something more than just a simple magic competition. They were reading the beginning of Riddle's inked pages, a dark and twisted reflection of the Queen of Hearts' tyranny. And in the depths of Yuu’s fear, a chilling certainty dawned: the dream had been a symbolic warning of what was to come. Splash

[bi-hop]

tfw you're rereading scenes to get a sense for character voice but then the main scenes with the characters are gossip/exposition about two siblings so you end up writing gossip/exposition about two siblings. hate when that happens!

I'd like to be able to post this chapter by tomorrow, but I have legitimately four final papers to write from now until next Friday (not this Friday) sooooo that might not happen. We shall see.

Anyway, I originally wrote in my notes that Falin and Holm are pre-med students in 'odd' majors. Fun fact: the reason they dress similarly is due to it being a healer uniform. And if I recall right, wearing a similar style if you're not one can get you arrested for scamming people. But I digress. I decided that pre-med as a concept doesn't really exist here, there's just a certification process for healing that's accepting of multiple varieties of magic.

if you read this far, you get an air kissaroo from me to you, and the knowledge that holm's doing some weird hybrid philosophy/theology thingie that I will eventually figure out how to articulate, which is why he's been noted as saying ontological before in chapter 1. okay goodbye now

[touch-of-diamond]

Husband went out for snack, you know what that means?

Raton laveur on the bed

he is very fat i love him

[squishosaur]

i'm recovering from having to hear the words that come out of my mouth i'm afraid 😔✌️

[thatsmylog]

[writesology]

a few weeks ago i made a heartslabyul text-based adventure game (where you're yuu and you go into heartslabyul gathering everyone for the unbirthday party that day) for my python class and it's just been sitting in my computer files since then. which is sad because i spent so long working out special interactions and bonus dialogue lmao

so that being said here y'all go! have my funny little heartslabyul adventure game :D

do not mind the documentation. that was required and i can't be bothered to go in and remove it bc there's just so much of it lmaooo

please download both adventure.py and custom.json! the adventure game will not work without the dedicated json file. map is optional but it does have cool graphics

i made and tested this game on vs code, but it does work in this online python terminal! have fun with the game and if smth doesn't work please lmk 🫶

[friskyb1tz]

Cater is the funniest fucking character, I've been laughing at "its ya boy cay-cay" for like ten minutes