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Hey look Briar and Riddle are both lefties

Someone noticed this about Riddle ☹️☹️☹️

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Someone noticed this about Riddle ☹️☹️☹️

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Scream au lalalalaa unfinished lalalala

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Cinderella x Vanessa.

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Got my Verosika on at Acen and then we were blessed by the Pope. 🙏

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(Helluva Boss) Concert On Pride Month

HAPPY PRIDE MONTH YALL ❣️🧡💛💚💙💜🏳️‍🌈

Here's the popstar in Hell, Verosika Mayday, to celebrate!!

Hope yall like it OwO

Helluva Boss Belongs To Vivziepop

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Saw the new stickers and had to redraw Verosika >:] (click for a better quality)

Speedpaint will be on my YouTube

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It's so interesting how we can see character development through the new guestroom gifts

It's no longer a picture of Malleus for Sebek - it's a book. This shows us that he has other interests and reminds us that reading is his favorite hobby.

Plus, these are items from Ramshackle, and the book is a gift for leveling up his friendship. That means Prefect is the one giving Sebek a book.

In one of his birthday greeting lines on Player's birthday, he says:

"Your present is a book. However, I realized that I do not know your preferred genre. So, we're going to pick one together. Tell me what kind of books you usually read."

Then, in his Bloom Birthday voice line, he says:

"Surprisingly, you have a good taste. The book I received from you as a present for me is actually quite fascinating!"

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So now, we know each other's taste in books, and Sebek is happy (aka friendship level up) when you gift him a book!

I need a moment…

Or, you could also see it as him forgetting a book at Ramshackle and you returning it to him. After all, he did mention that he feels at ease and can focus on reading there.

I talked about it here.

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My heart...

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My favourite Sebek moments from this update (Book 7, chapter 11)

*what is this picture? who knows... *Spoilers, obviously

EQUESTRIAN CLUB LORE Silver's horse name is Samson and Sebek's - Tempest (ok ok I'm so normal about this) Once again, a reference to Sebek and books, I think, amazing And guess what other horse was called Samson?

Azul mentioned that someone uploaded a video of Equestrian club to Magicam and people were saying "He looks like a prince" (obviously about Silver but Azul actually says he meant both of them :)))

When Silver asked Sebek if he knew about it he said no because

But anyway Silver thought it was about his white horse Samson Sebek got jealous (big news) and said HIS horse - Tempest - is better and Prince of Horses ahsdkjhasdkah I can't with him (don't mind this wonky translator, I'm too lazy to type everything)

Next to Jack's dream

"To live in a dorm run by a man you can't respect. What an unlucky guy he is" - he comments on Jack's dream version of Leona (the opposite of irl Leona yikes) But then he adds "well, anyone who is not in Diasomnia is unlucky" lolol ok ok we get it you're proud as you should be

TEAM RAMSHACKLE OK YES Please Sebek transfer to Ramshackle at least for one week for one day for one second I beg you, It'll be fun I promise

Leona calls Sebek TsunTsun Head :)   ツンツン頭 can be translated as "spiky-haired" or "with spiky hair" (Leona was talking about their hair) but also it's a reference to Sebek's tsundere character :) Cute detail, imo

And what does Ruggie say about Sebek?? "That Diasomnia first-year - he's built just as well as Jack" RIGHT?? I've been saying!!! He literally has dumbbells in his room, like. Canon. Thank me again for drawing canon-accurate Sebek :)

Unprotected hand-holding with Leona :) My LeoSeb heart is throbbing aw (like someone once said on twttr - Sebek do be living his dating sim dream life lol)

Also oh? Main story SebeJack - "I have no intention to forgive a Sawanaclaw students who tried to hurt Young Master with their sneaky plan. But to think they also have someone like you…" Aaaa two tsunderes interacting yes pls

Next we have some lore about Baur. Sebek says his grandfather told him it was hot, but he couldn't imagine just how hot. He comments that Baur must've had a hard time when he (suddenly??) moved to the subarctic Briar Valley. *why did he say suddenly, what happened? Was he banished???

OH??? Baur also told Sebek that there were many different species, including Night Faes and that it was an easy/nice place to live.... Then why did he leave?????

Anyway! Sebek and Grim are hungry and wanna eat lots of doughnuts (3 doughnuts omg how Sebek.....) We've got options! Either we tell them to be modest, or we cheer them on hehe

OF COURSE SEBEK EAT WHATEVER YOU WANT

Then Ruggie wakes up and cries, of course. "Malleus you are heartless, you're not a human!!" - briefly And Idia comments "Well, he it's technically not, he's a fae" IDIA💀💀💀 Then Ruggie goes - "Ughhh These faes with their fae ways..."

And Sebek hears this and OF COURSE he says

LMAO CALM DOWN

Aslo I like this Moment with Silver. Our prince is stronk

That's it! In conclusion - Sebek is the best once again!!!

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Sebek and Romance: Additional Thoughts (or part two) after reading his Halloween SSR vignette and finishing the event but mostly about the vignette

- Part one - Sebek and Romance - My translation of the vignette

In my previous post, I speculated about two major influences on Sebek's understanding of romance and romantic feelings - his parents and books and I was right :)

So, what else can we conclude from this vignette?

1. Verbal expression matters

The most important takeaway is that verbal expression of feelings and thoughts is everything to Sebek. We can definitely say his primary love language is words. For him, verbalizing - both the pleasant and the less pleasant - is a must. Just. Say. It.

However, words (not only as a love language) can be tricky, as it's all about what words you choose. With physical touch, for example, it's simpler. But with words, you need to choose carefully when delivering your message. I think we've all experienced at least one uncomfortable situation caused by a poor choice of words.

And where does Sebek learn this art of wording? Books, of course.

That's why I'm amazed at how well-written Sebek's character is. His values and views align perfectly with his hobby. His emphasis on words and verbal expression, along with his being well-read, suggests he's on his way to mastering communication that aligns with his values.

2. His observant nature

The part where Sebek mentions noticing Sally's feelings for Jack actually flipped my view of him a liiittle bit. We often assume he'd be oblivious to feelings or accuse someone (like the Prefect) of “bewitching” him. But here, we see the opposite: he notices the romantic tension between Sally and Jack right away and doesn't get weird about it. So, we can assume, when the same situation happens to him, he'd likely be calm, polite, and eager to reach a logical conclusion as fast as possible, depending on how interested he is in the person.

In general, Sebek is self-aware, attentive, and genuinely smart - not just “book smart" (a little too trusting of Lilia's advice, yes, but well...) And since he knows quite a lot about romance, even if he's not “chill" about it, he would still approach his romantic feelings with total adequacy.

3. Mention of his parents

To my surprise, when Sebek mentioned his parents' story, he didn't address his father in a condescending way. He didn't even call him “human” once. This says a lot to me. Yes, Baul's influence was strong, but his mother's love and energy were stronger. He still loves his father - in his own way. His only dissatisfaction with his father is that he's human, but that's a topic for another post. They still an exemplary love couple to him and that's wonderful.

4. His admiration and loyalty to Malleus

The part where Sebek talks about his determination to stay by Malleus's side was both heartwarming and inspiring. I still hope we'll get more insight into why he's so dedicated to this idea (I have some theories, but maybe for another post).

What we see here only strengthens Sebek's character as loyal and determined. And, once again, he emphasizes how he expressed (verbally) his desire to serve. Words and verbal expression are deeply important to him. Naturally, since loyalty and devotion are core parts of his character, once the target of that devotion has earned it, one can expect similar adoration and loyalty toward his partner as well.

In conclusion?

Sebek is amazing, and he should be reminded of it every day. With words. Out loud. Just. Say. It.

Bonus point: I loooove that he has a playful side and can be so cheeky - doing it totally on purpose lol. That scene where he adds to Jack's jealousy? Sebek, you menace :)

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Sebek and Romance

Some thoughts after this event update

I really liked this small detail in this part of the event - a "bittersweet" (or "sweet and sour" literally, from Japanese) moment between Sally and Jack. When she leaves her basket for Jack (which Trey refers to as a "bento"), we get to see the NRC guys reacting to that display of affection.

Surprisingly, Sebek's reaction was very calm and mature.

When Grim says "Bittersweet? I wanna try eating it!"

Sebek comments "Haha. Grim, that's something even you can't devour" in a calm manner.

In many fanworks, especially fics, Sebek is often depicted as inexperienced or nervous when it comes to matters of love. I enjoy this interpretation too because it can be funny sometimes. But understanding and reacting to romantic interactions is a learned skill (like any social skill), and we should remember a few points:

Sebek has loving parents who have three children. Considering the history of their relationship, I imagine they aren't shy about showing how much they love each other, including in front of their kids. I'm sure Mama Zigvolt has, at least once, explained to Sebek that this is because Mama and Papa love each other very much. So, Sebek is familiar with these kinds of feelings from his family.

Books, books, books.

Books are a big part of Sebek's life - for hobbies, studies, and bonding (for example, with his grandfather or the Prefect). He reads a lot on various topics, and naturally, throughout his life, he must have come across books with romantic themes. We can learn a lot from books, including social skills, even if it's only in a descriptive sense. So, Sebek has also learned about romance through literature.

Arts and culture.

Sebek is familiar with operas and musicals, as mentioned in the Endless Halloween event. We can assume he has some interest in them or, at least, participates in watching them with his family nowadays too (because he mentioned Zigvolts spend quite a lot of time together, like attending parks, so why not.)

We don't know what kind of plays he watches, but we can assume there are at least some romantic motifs, as is often the case in classic operas and theater. Watching actors - who often exaggerate emotions - could give him an understanding of how romantic situations unfold, and this exposure can likely have an impact on him. 

He also does thorough research into the arts when required, and some romantic themes might come up. For instance, if he knows Aurora, he must be familiar with her story, including her love interest and the kiss plot (though TWST may have twisted these stories, I presume core elements like the love story remain intact). So, Sebek can learn about romance thought art.

Lilia's supervision.

Sebek spends a lot of time with Lilia as his pupil, along with Silver, so naturally, he absorbs a lot of information about the world from his teacher - not just combat skills. And, well, Lilia's wisdom might be mischievous, if not dubious at times. In Ghost Bride event, it's noted that one of Sebek's visions of courting his future partner involves…well

which is kind of cute, if you ask me.

So, coming back to this event's reaction:

Seeing the display of affection between a loving couple is nothing new for Sebek, and he understands it surprisingly well.

At least when it comes to other people...

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(Based on facts: story, vignettes, and voice lines - his and other characters' - not just my headcanons)

Serious about his intentions Sebek is deeply committed. You'll never feel insecure about your future together.

Loyal. Insanely Loyal. You can feel 100% secure in this relationship. Sebek would never cheat or give you any reason to doubt his loyalty.

Clear communicator He expresses his thoughts and feelings clearly (some might say boldly). He simply doesn't want to leave room for doubt, so you won't have to worry about "hidden meanings" or "unsaid innuendos".

Supportive Yes, in a… Sebek kind of way, which might not be everyone's cup of tea. But if you're okay with his style of communication - or grow to appreciate it - you'll find him to be an incredibly supportive partner. He'll cheer you on, motivate you, and give you pep talks when you're feeling down.

Strong and protective As a personal guard to Malleus Draconia, Sebek is in peak physical condition, and now that strength is dedicated to protecting you. He might encourage you to train as well, but only because he cares about your health and wants you to feel strong too.

Romantic Beneath his loud, tsundere exterior, Sebek is a true romantic at heart. Expect love letters, flowers, dreamy walks in nature - and even horseback rides under the moonlight. Just not too often.

Well-read and educated Sebek excels academically and dedicates a lot of his free time to personal reading. Contrary to popular belief, he can talk about much more than just Malleus. Start a discussion about a book he's read or his favorite dish, and you'll see just how captivating and engaging he can be. *He's also invested in your personal growth, so expect plenty of book recommendations and possibly shared reading or study sessions.

Caring and attentive His training has made him highly vigilant, and he applies this attentiveness to his everyday life. Sebek notices every small detail about you - your mood, your state, your preferences. He'll go out of his way to make you comfortable and avoid anything that might upset you.

Resourceful Sebek's training from a young age included surviving harsh conditions and mastering all kinds of weapons. In a crisis, you can count on him to keep you safe and handle any challenge.

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Family man Sebek comes from a happy, loving, and big family, which has subconsciously set an example in his mind of what a family should be. Plus, you'll gain lots of adorable relatives!

Dental perks This might not seem important, but his dad is a dentist. So, in addition to all his other qualities, you'll also have perfect teeth - no small benefit considering how expensive dental care is these days! :)

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Yet again, thinking about how doomed Sebek is as a half-fae. He's destined to suffer, no matter which path he takes.

If he chooses to live among faes, he will always be the weakest among them, aging at a pace they can barely comprehend. While they remain unchanged for centuries, he will wither, his once bright strength fading before their eyes. He will never truly belong, forever reminded that, to them, he is fleeting - a momentary existence in their almost-endless lives. His own mother will probably outlive him. He won't see all Malleus' glorious days. The thought alone would gnaw at him. A slow, painful torment.

If he chooses to live among humans, he will be the one left behind. His friends, his family, everyone he loves will grow old and die before him, their lives passing in what will feel like the blink of an eye. He may find love, build a home, and cherish a life among them, only to watch it crumble as time pulls them away, again and again. And even if he tries to move forward, focusing on his guard duties, he will carry the weight of countless losses, mourning not just one lifetime but many.

No matter what he does, no matter where he goes, he was doomed from the start.

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Masterlist of my analyses, thoughts and some headcanons about Sebek

Previous short list with infoposts, mostly about crocodiles

On Sebek's appearance, self-image, and hidden insecurities Part of the previous post 2, added relationship with the Prefect

Sebek and Romance Sebek and Romance: Additional Thoughts (or part two) My translation of Sebek's Nightmare Before Christmas Halloween SSR vignette

Why Sebek is a great partner Sebek's opinions on partner nicknames and what nicknames he would use (headcanon in a way)

Note on how Sebek always tries to feed the Prefect Serene by Your Side (closer look on Sebek's guest room lines) (a small x reader drabble at the end)

Sebek and phones (facts and headcanons)

Character development we see through the new guestroom gifts

Sebek's future as a knight

About how doomed Sebek is as a half-fae

Some important Sebek lore from Book 7, part 11 update

Sebek as a Dorm Leader (headcanon)

Silver's and Sebek's body language analysis (I turned out to be so wrong lol but I still believe in this)

Thoughts about room temperature at Diasomnia Thoughts about the order of Diasomnia birthdays A note on Zigvolts and photos

Dark Briar Valley headcanon about Fae's ears

Classical music pieces that I associate with twst characters (all characters, but there's Sebek too)

Sebek and avocado.....(pun post)

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Ok, I had some extra thoughts, so addition to this post

Sebek and gloves

Not quite an analysis.

"…But in canon, he actually wears gloves most of the time. He usually wears a uniform - college or dorm - which includes gloves…"

He also wears gloves in his Lab clothes, Outdoor Wear (protective gear), Harveston outfit (warm mittens), Halloween attire, New Year outfit (again, to keep him warm in winter, he's sensitive to cold), and of course, in his Armor card. To me, all of these cases show times when he's focused, or can't afford to appear vulnerable. (Ok but when isn't he though)

However, he doesn't wear any gloves in his Pajama card (logically), Master Chef card, two previous Halloween cards, Ceremonial Robes, PE, and in all his Birthday cards.

(sorry I can't add more than 9 pics to this collage, add robes too)

I see it like this: in PJs, Chef, and Birthday cards - he drops the facade of a guard and just relaxes, taking off layers - literally and metaphorically. PJs - simply relaxing, letting his hair down, indulging in his hobbies.

Chef - practicing cooking, a very domestic and soft skill (let me be delulu :)

And Birthday - it's his day. For once, the spotlight's on him. It's the day when he should focus on himself first, not Malleus. I find these examples very symbolic.

In Ceremonial Robes - he's a freshman, new to college life, still… unlayered, in a way.

In the Scary Monster card (now, this is nonsense, I just need to say something haha) he's still too focused on Malleus, wearing the same costume (even though the whole dorm does, yes), and his entire personality is just merging into Malleus worshipping. (As a contrast to his 2024 Halloween card)

In the Glorious Masquerade card - although he's technically in "guard mode", it's still a trip overseas - the only other foreign country he's been to outside of Briar Valley, except for Sage Island. It's a chance for him to wind down, to broaden his perspective on "hUmAnS" and gain new knowledge through cultural exchange. It requires to be a little more open-minded, so, less "armored up".

About PE - probably because it's physical training. He's focused on building strength with no magic, no gear - just raw effort. Making his body the weapon. Making himself the weapon.

("Oh Caligo, but who wears gloves with PE uniforms?" Rook does.)

Also didn't include the tsum card because it's basically college uniform but with tsum.

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Sebek never change