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Thank you so much! I’m so happy to see Yanaha and the octotrio in their natural state 💅🏽😌

Commissions I did for @mooncake24 !!

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Yanaha is so fun to draw with the octotrio 😭😭

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Twst Speech Patterns: Riddle

Riddle is often ending questions with だい (dai). It does not literally mean anything by itself and can be used to add emphasis, or express curiosity, or express frustration, etc., depending on the context.

Much like "dai," かい (kai) is also a casual way to ask a question and can be used when skeptical or to seek confirmation of something, and Riddle uses it often.

Saying "dai" and "kai" so much is something Riddle has in common with Rook, who says them both just all the time.

Riddle is also often saying よろしい (yoroshii), close to an English equivalent of "acceptable" or "satisfactory" or "okay."

A line that Riddle also says before battles, he will often say "ii dokyo ga oari dane," which is something like "to have some nerve."

Other characters will say variations on "ii dokyo" (usually Vil and Leona), but this full phrase is unique to Riddle.

Riddle is also often saying おわかりだね (o-wakari dane), which means close to "You understand?"

He will often use it when threatening people with a beheading (similar to "If you don't do as I say you know what will happen to you, yes?") but also in lower stakes conversations as well.

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Hi Yuurei!

I was wondering what the differnce between friends and school friends is. Thanks!

Hello hello! Thank you for this question! 🤝

There are many words in Twst used for friendship including 友達/友だち/友人、the more slang ダチ and マブ、幼馴染 for childhood friends, 友情 for friendship, and 親友 for best friend!

All of the above were counted in the Friendship Tracker!

There is also another, 学友, which translates closer to "school friend" and was not included, as it carries slightly different nuance:

The difference is relationship context and boundaries!

It is like drawing a line between "associates-due-to-circumstance" and "real" friends and sets emotional distance, choosing to emphasize the context of a relationship, lest someone wrongly assume that there is mutual emotional closeness where there isn't any.

This barrier is more important to some characters than others, with Jamil refusing to refer to anyone as Kalim's friend even though Kalim himself has maybe never said school friend at all, and keeps everyone the same level of just "friend!" (except for Jamil, whom he refers to as "best friend," just once).

It is also the game teaching us relationship dynamics through language as a character development tool rather than having everyone monologue about their personal interpretation of the concept of friendship.

Going up to someone in Briar Valley and saying you are Malleus' "friend," for example, would carry a lot more weight that introducing yourself as his "school friend": the latter narrows the spectrum of your relationship, like Malleus himself does during the Firelit Sky event after Kalim refers to him as a "friend."

Perhaps Kalim does see Malleus as a close, personal friend, and believes that their relationship is not defined by their current circumstances.

Malleus does not seem to share this interpretation of their connection, however, and never once uses the word "friend" to describe anyone at all (as of this post!).

And these interpretations can also vary by character! It all depends on an individual's interpretation of friendship and how heavy they consider the word "friend" to be.

You can use "school friend" and "friend" interchangeably if you are closer to the Kalim spectrum, for example! But several characters in Twst--Malleus, Jamil, Lilia, Cater, etc.--have been shown as drawing this line between "friend" and "school friend," classifying them as two different things according to their personal feelings on friendship :>

Most interesting!

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NRC Friends List: Total

Has never called anyone a friend: ・Riddle, Trey, Leona, Ruggie, Jack, Jade, Floyd, Vil, Malleus, Sebek

Has referenced other friends but not anyone at NRC: ・Ace, Jamil

Has never been called a friend by anyone: ・Ruggie, Idia*, Sebek *Does not include Gloomurai

Has called someone their “best friend:” ・Deuce, Cater, Kalim, Lilia

Called a friend by others ranking: ・Grim/Prefect (by 5 people) ・Leona/Jamil (by 4 people) ・Riddle/Trey/Kalim/Vil/Ortho (by 3 people) ・Ace/Azul/Silver (by 2 people) ・Deuce/Cater/Ace/Jack/Rook/Epel/Malleus/Lilia (by 1 person)

Conditions: ・This information comes from the original game and not the EN-adaptation, where the word friend will sometimes be added to dialogue.

・Content comes from JP-server voice lines, events and vignettes, and the main story up through Book 7, Chapter 100.

Not included: ・Other characters saying that someone seems like someone's friend (i.e. Malleus saying that Ace is friends with the prefect)

・Sarcasm (i.e. Ace teasing Leona by referring to himself as one of "Unca Leona's friends")

・"School friend"

・Book 7 content beyond chapter 100 (no EN main story spoilers)

Included: ・Groups (i.e. Epel saying that the CHARON hurt "our housewarden and our friends" = Ace/Deuce/Kalim/Jamil included, as he does not differentiate between them)

・Rook thanking Ortho for his friendship

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Thoughts from last reblog...

Malleus runs from loss and change because he wants to run from the fact that he can feel afraid. To be above his subjects and humans means being above regular vulnerabilities like fear. If he's just like them in this regard, instead of differently flawless and omnipotent enough to be his people's ruler and deliverer, then he's failed at the purpose he was born for, that so many people sacrificed and died for him to be born for. Fear is worse than wickedness because fear is useless.

Malleus has such an interesting and ironic relationship with utility. It's one of my favorite parts about his character because it's both funny and tragic

Salt to the wound that only he knows feels because he's good at everything except the one thing he wants to be good at...helping others💀

^ Referring to the multiple instances where he tries to do something helpful/comforting (favors can also show his goodwill and bring people closer to him) using his most defining asset (magic), only for it to backfire awkwardly and disastrously and sometimes leaving others with an even WORSE impression of him (Lantern fire incident in Briar Valley, Spectral Soiree ghost party, Dorm uniform vignette with the housewardens, the entirety of Book 7, almost unleashing thorns to liven up the party venue in his First Birthday Interview... etc.)

"Malleus doesn't make any effort to get along with others" is something fans usually say and in some ways it is true. He does technically work hard to learn what topics or ideas he doesn't know; but even though he wants people to get closer to him, he's not ready to see those prospective companions as EQUALS (because his identity as fae king needs to be defined off superiority and inferiority). That's the one thing he's not yet willing to work with when trying to connect to others

Also only seeing connections as above or below is the reason why Diasomnia has all their miscommunication angst (that caused the events of Book 7 to begin with)

They can't differentiate between completely doing something for someone else/someone else doing everything for you (serving either below or above) VS working alongside someone and WITH them, which is why they keep thinking they need to bear burdens alone and be the one protecting the others to keep being worthy of them. To also bring up what a mutual said about this before: because theyre so close they've probably spent so much time together acting like this, that they think they completely understand what the others want and that they should be content with this relationship

Malleus as a character and Diasomnia as a group are very compelling for these reasons...I'm simultaneously eager and dreading to see where the story is taking them

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I am facing ~$15k in costs due this month

I've started a gofundme, linked in the title. I'm so sorry to ask this of anyone but I'm at a loss for how to deal with this. My immediate upcoming expenses:

a water bill for almost $3500 dollars, with another one I estimate to be almost $1000 on the way (water leak of 240k+ gallons). I have tried to plead to lower it, but it is controlled through an HOA who refuses to budge. It must be paid on time and in-full. I no longer own this house and lost money in selling it

My car will not start, current unknown cause but likely to be the starter. The car has 200k miles on it and is nearing the end of its life

I have just moved cross-country for a job that may let me go soon (reference the news for context). I am paying to break an old lease, put a deposit on a new lease, and hire movers (saving money by only hiring labor and driving a truck ourselves). Breaking the old lease costs ~$2000, the deposit and first month’s rent on a new place costs $3300; I have not booked any moving help yet but my estimates from research is ~$3500-4000

All relevant proof is included on the gofundme site, and I truly mean it when I say I never wanted to turn to this; I do my best to take care of myself for when times are tough, but this is way too many things at once to have prepared for.

If anyone donates $30 or more, send me the receipt and i can do a small single-colored chibi as a thank you. I'm too daunted by bills to even open regular comms right now, and I'm working overtime to try to compensate, so my hours are quite limited ;;; Thank you all for any and all support, ANYTHING makes a difference whether it be sharing or donating. Love you all forever <3

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Doing some base art/meme redraw work to help develop my art skills as the last time I took an art class was back in elementary school 😓

Anyway in light of the up coming chapter I give y’all Ace, Duce, and Yanaha collectively having four brain cells which is majority held by Yanaha unless she is knock unconscious then the brain cells at promptly left on the floor

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@hatsu2 Got me brain rotting and hella motivated on writing for Yanaha so in honor of Valentine’s Day here’s some of the Yanaha’s ships that our homie seemings to be giggling at the most and ones I’m excited to be writing when they eventually show up

Sliver living out the prologue of a certain fairytale (Sleeping beauty reference)

Leona having to suffer all those years he watch drama when he was younger ( @hatsu2 hope I did the redraw of falling into you some Justice)

And Floyd just wanting to have a good time

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Yanaha doesn’t have a side eye in the traditional sense

Rather she turns her head completely to dead stare at Ace when he’s talking stupid

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Doodles of Yanaha and her many phases/fits of failed sleep attempts

Malleus is just happy for the late night invites but is rather confused as to why she call Lilia to tell him to come over

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Sorry to all my friends on Discord

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Thank you so much @hatsu2 for drawing Yanaha and for reading all my ramblings about her! It’s such a joy and honor to have you as the one who really brought her to life with your art🥹🫶��

I’m so excited to be working on Yanaha and developing her story and it’s been amazing to see other people enjoying her too! If anyone is interested in learning more about her please follow, ask questions, and read about her adventure in Twisted Wonderland by following her story on ao3!

Thank you sm @mooncake24 for commissioning me 🫶🫶

Yanaha is very fun to draw

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visual references for ramshackle ghosts because im tired of gathering stuff every time i need it!!!!!!

also @/twstassets has chibi ghosts as transparent pngs in a google drive folder btw !!!!!!

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Might be writing a few holiday chapters too rn

I’m not saying I hung my charms from @celchuno on my family’s Christmas tree to celebrate the holidays BUT I will say I’m happy certain little guys don’t feel lonely this holiday season

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Some thoughts about room temperature at NRC Dorms (Diasomnia specifically)

First things first - yes, there's magic and fairies who control the temperature of NRC (as mentioned during the Fairy Gala event). But still, I want to talk about the Diasomnia rooms, because they look cold.

Let's start with Sebek's room (who else's)

His room makes me particularly worried, especially since we know he's sensitive to cold.

The walls are cold stone, and the floor seems to be either stone or tile - definitely not warm and cozy.

The carpet looks rather thin, and the space between the wardrobe and the bed is bare. I really hope Sebek wears slippers!!

There doesn't seem to be a carpet under the desk, but since it's located close to the larger carpet, maybe Sebek keeps his feet on that? or I still hope he wears slippers....

The headboard of the bed? I hope it's not leather - it's far from the warmest material for a bed.

The ceiling is quite high, which is not ideal for keeping warmth in the room.

I also hope the window glass isn't thin, otherwise it would let in cold drafts (if there are any in Diasomnia dorm realm??)

And about the training bench in his room? Sure, it's there because Sebek trains a lot, but maybe it's also a way to warm up in such a cold room....

At least one thing warms his heart - Waka-sama's portrait.

Now, Silver's room

The same cold stone walls and floor. Silver doesn't seem to mind the cold as much though - due to his training, of course.

The carpet in his room is small and thin and there's no carpet under the desk. But does he even mind? How much time does he actually spend at the desk studying anyway?...

The wardrobe is farther from the bed compared to Sebek's room. And I can imagine Silver walking to it barefoot, absolutely unfazed (I need to know more about Silver's dressing routine, how often does he fall asleep while getting dressed, etc...)

His bed is placed right against the wall with no extra layers for insulation. Which is cold!!!

And of course, there's the open window. I was already concerned about Sebek's glass thickness, but Silver's window is just wide open omg.

Clearly, Silver is very resilient to the cold. Good for him?... They also say you sleep better in a cool room, so it only adds to his sleepiness?...

Now to Lilia's room

Same walls, same floor. The carpet here feels purely decorative - it's so small and there's no carpet under the desk. However, I imagine Lilia's legs rarely touch the floor anyway (that's how I picture him sitting while on his PC )

The wardrobe is the farthest from the bed in this room, but again, he probably just floats to reach it.

The window is closed here. I was going to comment on how inconvenient it is to have sunlight hitting your face while using a computer/any gadget with screen, but let's be real, there are probably no sunny days in the Diasomnia realm, so it doesn't matter.

There's is also chandelier in Lilia's room (though I assume all 3rd years' rooms are the same?). The chandelier has lots of candles, but they likely emit light through magic rather than heat.

Another detail - Lilia's pillow is quite small. He probably rarely uses it, sleeping in the most bizarre positions (like hanging upside down bat-style).

And to Malleus' room

It has the same cold walls and flooring as the others but feels much more empty and lonely. Most likely, of course, it was intentional to reflect Malleus' character, but still.

The nightstand is empty - not even a book or a personal item.

On the desk, there are only two items: a figurine (which is a nod to Sleeping Beauty) and a three-candle candlestick. The number three might be symbolic, but it also just looks good, so who knows.

Like Lilia's room, Malleus' room also has a chandelier. Is it significant to fae culture? But most likely just for the Maleficent aesthetic.

The only "warm" elements in the room are the tapestry/flags - cherished gifts from a certain important person in his life.

It feels unnecessary to comment on the space between his wardrobe or the lack of a carpet under his desk since Malleus likely doesn't bother with changing clothes manually or sitting at his desk to study anyway.

His bed has two big pillows and one small - likely the one Malleus mentioned using to support his horns while sleeping. (No spoilers, but the 2024 Halloween event gave us some info about how Malleus sleeps lol)

Also, they are obviously provided with the bedsheets by the dorm, but I assume it's allowed to bring your own. We see Lilia getting creative, Malleus clearly has some royal-quality sheets, and Sebek's are the cutest - baby green, but quite plain (so nothing can distract him from being the perfect guard for Waka-sama). And I assume Silver doesn't care at all, and just uses the basic dorm sheets. Feel free to add your thoughts.

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