#octavinelle's beauty

[harunayuuka2060]

Jade: Is it allowed for us to listen to the conversation between royal families?

Floyd: Azul's a prince now.

Azul: Thank you for pointing that out, Floyd.

Maleficia: I don't quite understand why there is a need for a second option.

Leona's mother: Indeed. Your grandson doesn't need to be here.

Malleus: You've got your personality from your mother.

Leona: Shut it, damn lizard. And don't talk about my mother.

The Venusian Empress: *looks slightly troubled*

The Venusian Empress: Ladies, we are here to discuss how well these gentlemen suit the first prince.

Maleficia and Leona's mother: ...

Maleficia: My grandson and him are clubmates.

Leona's mother: My son has genuine feelings for the first prince.

Leona: *frowns*

Malleus: Are you feeling embarrassed?

Leona: Grr... I'm not talking to you.

The Venusian Empress: My... It seems it will be a hard decision to make after all.

Floyd: *getting bored*

Jade: By the way, Azul. Why isn't Senpai here?

Azul: Senpai said that he isn't sure anyway if Leona-senpai or Malleus-senpai would really want to marry him.

Azul: So he decided to just hang out with his sisters.

Floyd: Huh? Has Senpai been rejected before?

Azul: I don't know—

The Venusian Empress: Would you still be willing to marry the first prince if I say that he's the most overprotective man that ever existed in this world?

Azul, Jade, and Floyd: ...

Malleus and Leona: ...

Leona's mother: O-Overprotective?

Maleficia: Excuse me. But isn't that... hm... with what youngsters today consider as a major "red flag"?

The Venusian Empress: Yes. However, I can promise you it's only bad... for the ones who's going to receive their wrath. Not the one they're being overprotective of.

Maleficia and Leona's mother: *giving her doubtful faces*

Floyd: Now that sounds interesting.

Azul: ...

Jade: May I have the permission to record?

The Venusian Empress: I've tried to summarize the story the best way I could.

Maleficia and Leona's mother: *loading*

Leona: *shrugs his shoulder* Not bad.

Malleus: Hm. I didn't know he had it in him.

The Venusian Empress: Now, would you still like your son or your grandson to be betrothed with my prince?

Jade, Floyd, and Azul: *who was shocked that the gentle MC they know could start a war and revise the laws just to keep their loved ones safe*

Floyd: Have I told you that you hit the jackpot, Azul?

Azul: Yes...

MC: *laughs*

Una: What is it?

MC: Nothing. *brushing her hair* I'm just wondering how their conversation is going.

Penn: I feel that you're going to be betrothed this time, brother.

MC: You think so, my lovely?

Penn: *nods*

Una: I'm sure the other princesses will be delighted if it really does happen.

Penn: But, is it possible for brother to get a wife? I want a sister-in-law.

MC: You can ask Una.

Una: *pouting a little* I'm not even sure if I like men or women more.

Penn: Why not both? All?

MC: *chuckles* My lovely, don't pressure your big sister.

[da-birb-writes-sometimes]

Hi!!

I'm so excited for this event - I love seeing your writing, and this theme is so cute!!

For my request, may I suggest the combination of Jade with prompt 8 ("by the babbling brook"), and the emojis 🖌,🤝 and/or 🍵?

Best of luck (and have fun!) with your writing!!

*.ﾟ+ヽ(○^▽^○)ﾉﾞ +.ﾟ*

By the Babbling Brook; Jade Leech

Content; Fluff, gender-neutral reader, I allude to romance but you get to choose your ending ;)

Word Count; 700+

AN; The first of three Jade requests. I have no idea where all the Jade kissers came from, but I'm THRILLED to see it. Hope you enjoy your request! As a reminder, do not put my work — or others for that matter — into AI as it steals. Link to Masterlist

It was a pleasant day, both in the weather — being not too hot, with a gentle breeze and fluffy white clouds dotting the sky — and in today’s activities. It was picturesque. For you see, you spent the majority of your day painting plein air by a quaint brook. You don’t really know what compelled you to grab the easel, brushes, and most likely expired paint that was just collecting dust in some random closet in Ramshackle, but you didn’t regret it. It was nice, just sitting under the shade of an aging birch tree and painting the scene in front of you. Just you, the sounds of nature, the gentle warmth of the sun, and your paints and easel.

Well, it was just you for the majority of the day. Seems like someone else had a similar idea.

“Prefect,” a familiar voice called behind you, “this is quite a pleasant surprise. I was not expecting to see you here.”

Looking behind you, you saw none other than Jade Leech carrying a wicker basket partially filled with mushrooms and a thermos bag slung across his chest. “Jade? I could say the same about you.” You would have thought that he would spend his summer in the sea with his family, but the mer-eel was very much still on land. At least for today, judging from his rather decent fungi haul. 

Jade let out a soft chuckle and chose to ignore the rather large chaga growth on the birch tree in favour of enjoying your company. He could always get it later, your company was far greater worth to him than the fungus anyhow. “I enjoy stretching my legs every so often, plus it serves as an opportunity to explore new places and-”

“Was Floyd getting on your nerves,” you ask, closing the cap on the paint you were using.

A small smile graced his face, and his eyes glimmered. “Hmm, perhaps. Why are you here, Prefect? May I see what you’re painting?”

He leaned over your shoulder and inspected your work. He was so close that you could smell sea salt, the earthy smell of mushrooms, and the scent of matcha. He hummed to himself and stepped out of your personal bubble, giving you a nod. “A rather lovely piece.”

You blinked, “Thank you.” And then you remembered his question. “Wanted to get out, get some fresh air. It is a lovely day, after all, would be a shame to spend it cooped up inside… Would you like to walk for a bit?”

Jade raised a brow, “Fair enough. And where to?” He looked at you with curious eyes, waiting for your answer.

“Wherever we please,” you answer. Painting could wait for later. “We can see where the brook brings us.”

So the two of you walked together beside the brook, an easy quiet with each other. But it was comfortable, and you knew that he would share eventually, so you felt no need to push or fill the air with awkward attempts at small talk. Until you reached a steep hill in which the brook ran under, eroding the soil to form an underground system.

Jade offered you his hand, “Looks like it ends just on the other side.” He looked back at you expectantly, his hand still outreached.

You grabbed it, and Jade helped the both of you get up the steep embankment. Upon reaching the top you saw a small pond, full of water lilies and looking like it was plucked out of a Claude Monet painting. The very setting of a fairy tale.

“Wow,” you breathed out and looked back to Jade.

But Jade wasn’t looking at the quaint pond, he was giving you a soft look instead. “I take it you’re happy with how this trip unfolded.”

You were still holding hands, but neither of you made any move to separate them. Screw it, you don’t get this chance every day. Take your shot! And you brought Jade’s hand to your lips, placing a kiss to his knuckles. You had wanted to do that small, yet world-shifting, action for what felt like forever, and so, you took it. “Beyond happy.”

His eyes widened before he let out a soft breath of air, bringing your hand up and placing a kiss on your wrist. “That’s wonderful… you’re wonderful.”

“You’re wonderful too, Jade.”

[epelletea]

Kissing You Awake

I have a lot of Twst little one shots & headcanons i had my friends so I’m happy to share them all with you guys :) there’s only two for this one because I was writing my friends favs. This one is a short quick and sweet one.

Includes : Malleus Draconia | Azul Ashengrotto

Context: You fall trouble to a sleep potion, and only a kiss can wake you up. Who will be the one to kiss you?

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Malleus Draconia

The Fae was currently on his daily walks. He was currently walking past the Ramshackle Dorm until he heard sudden commotion coming from inside it.

Curious and concerned to what was happening. He goes to investigate the noise.

Entering the dorm. He follows the noise and sees the rambunctious trio all crowded around your sleeping figure.

Ace, Deuce and Grim are all arguing over each other about what to do.

Apparently Grim was the one who stole a potion from the lab and wanted to see what it was. Not caring about reading the label. He had snuck it into your cup while you were trying to chat with Ace and Deuce about a project.

Taking that sip, you suddenly felt very tired and just feel asleep immediately. Leaving Ace and Deuce confused.

Turns put it was a sleeping potion Grim had placed onto you. The only way to wake you up was with a kiss.

They were all arguing about who gets to kiss you to wake you up.

Malleus found the situation quite humorous. How ironic that you happened to put under sleeping beauty spell.

Now officially making his presence known with a loud “ahem” everyone freezes by his sudden entrance.

He easily walks up to your sleeping figure and softly places a kiss on your lips.

With the interaction, your eyes flutter awake as you rise up with a big yawn and a stretch. You waved to Malleus confused because when did he get here?

Without saying much, he bids farewell to everyone and takes his leave. Leaving the trio speechless on how he was able to kiss you without hesitation.

Oh by the way, Malleus didn’t need to kiss you to wake you up. He could’ve easily you woken you up with his magic. But he wasn’t gonna risk this opportunity to not kiss you.

Just Like in the books huh? But instead does this make him Prince Phillip?

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Azul Ashengrotto

Azul was sitting in his office with the twins lounging around.

Until suddenly Grim quickly barges in all panicked causing almost everyone in the room to jump in surprised.

Grim mentions that you have been suddenly put to sleep with a spell and doesn’t know how to wake you up.

It wasn’t too long before all three have marched themselves into the dorm to see your sleeping body on the bed.

How did this happen?? Well the two culprits are right there. Ace and Deuce stood right there worried and scared as the Twins stared down them.

Turns out they were just pulling a little funny joke and it ended up with you having a sleep potion knocked into you.

Snatching the bottle from them. Grim reads the back of the bottle saying that a kiss would wake them up.

Obviously Ace and Deuce wasn’t going to do it. Ace said it was gross and Deuce didn’t have the confidence.

Azul decided on being the one to do it. Despite on the inside he was so nervous and flustered by the idea. Did he really have to kiss you to wake up?

Before he was going to go for it. He ordered everyone to leave the room. Did he get teased by the twins for not wanting them to see him kiss you? Yes, yes he absolutely 100% did.

Sitting there and trying to muster up the courage to kiss you. He decided to count to 5 and closed his eyes as he slowly made his way towards your sleeping face.

“5…. 4…. 3…. 2…. 1…..”

His lips softly fall onto yours. He quickly pulls away with his face redder than a lobster.

After a few seconds, your eyes flutter up as you stretch and yawn. Confused to what is happening you turn over to a flustered Azul.

After this dilemma, it was hard to face you for a few days. You wanted to thank him for waking you up but every chance you had he would quickly turned the other way and sprint with a flustered face.

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Beauty in the hands, Prologue

Notes: Fem reader, character x reader, fluff,

All across your hands were scars, each one marking a time in which you risked your life to protect the one dearest to you. That person was none other than your savior, a person bound to you by blood. The incident occurred a month before your entry to NRC, but by now it had been two years since that encounter. See, prior to joining NRC you worked as a bodyguard for the heir to a large manufacturing company. Towards the end of your work there was an attack on the heir. The perpetrator had swung around a box cutter in attempts to harm your client. Of course, you protected your client, but it resulted in you having scars all over your hands. To protect the eyes of those who have yet to see violence you cover them.

Still, you didn’t mind showing your hands to those who asked. To you, these scars served as proof of your skills as a bodyguard. The act of wearing gloves wasn't anything out of the ordinary either as a majority of students wore them. It felt like you had found your people as no one took note of you wearing gloves as strange. However, your lover would soon take notice of this act.

Who is your lover in this situation?

Idia Shroud Floyd Leech Silver

[v-anrouge]

Okay for spider Vil, yes, the venomous spiders fit but consider; fluffy, pretty tarantula Vil (tarantulas really get a bad rep)

Example

1- WE HAVE FGAT SHIT IN BRAZIL?????????😭😭😭 WHAT RHW FUCK 😭😭😭

2- OH MY GOD YES ABSOLUTELY YES THIS IS SO GOOD 😭😭 PPL DEMONIZING HIM CUZ HES A TARANTULA WHEN HWS JUST A LITTLE GUY 😿😿 ALSO THIS TARANTULA IS SO FUCKING BEAUTIFUL

@khalixvitae THOUGHT U MIGHGT WANNA SEE THIS

[reis-miscellany]

Got bored at school so I made these Twst Wallpapers from the mirror assets I got from Chemi. Enjoy!

[rizdoodls]

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THIS FAN ART (/≧▽≦)/

@amethyst54 thank you bestie dhuzdievzociegcidvds♥️💕

omg omg omg omg omg omg

[rath00ker]

The way I feel about Jade is the way that man must have felt like in the Red Flags music video. Like he might kill me in my sleep but babe is such a cutie <3

[twstedbeauty]

Did y'all miss my 3 am ramblings?

Cause I just thought of something.

Azul and the tweels not knowing that humans can pop/crack their fingers and toes.

I'm just imagining Yuu cracks their fingers just on a whim and Azul, who was close by, seeing it and freaking out.

"DID YOU JUST BREAK YOUR FINGER?!"

"What?? No! I'm just cracking my fingers! I'm not breaking them!"

It squicks Azul out so much. Meanwhile both the twins find it fascinating.

"So the purpose of doing this is to release tension on your joints? Intriguing..."

"Oooh, I wanna try!!"

Floyd learns how to do it and exclusively does it around Azul just to piss him off.

[riddlerosehearts]

sometimes when i'm in a bad mood i watch these two videos that i found when i first got into the twst fandom and they are just instant pick me ups that make me feel incredibly nostalgic even though it's been less than a year.

like the amount of talent and skill that had to go into both of these videos is absolutely insane. they will always be famous to me 💖

[harunayuuka2060]

MC: Una?

Una: *the first princess of Venusian Empire* Greetings to you, Your Highness. *is like the opposite of MC, in which people can easily mistake her as a guy*

MC: *softly chuckles* Did I do something to upset you, Una, and you're being formal to me?

Una: We're in public.

MC: And?

Una: *pouting a little*

MC: *opens his arms* Una, my dearest sister. Don't you think I deserve a hug?

Una: ...Yes. *hugging him*

MC: You've become so beautiful. Is there anyone trying to court you?

Una: Do girls count?

MC: *chuckles*

Azul: It's a pleasure to meet you, first princess.

Una: It's a pleasure to meet you too, second prince.

Floyd: Wow. Dang with this formality.

Jade: Floyd, please don't ruin the moment.

Azul: By the way, it seems that the princesses have been visiting the Night Raven College more often.

Una: Yes. We need to scout the area for any possible danger.

Azul: May I ask why?

Una: The first prince, my brother, is about to be engaged.

Azul, Jade, and Floyd: ...Huh?

Azul, Jade, and Floyd: ENGAGED?!!

Una: Do you not know anything about this, second prince?

Azul: N-No... I haven't still recovered from the previous announcement that I would become a prince.

Jade: And Senpai hasn't told us anything either.

Una: I see. He will tell you otherwise as it is important.

Azul: Right...

MC: *chuckles* My sisters really do like dropping news before I could have.

Azul: Senpai, since they're scouting Night Raven, who's housewarden are you engaged to?

MC: Hmm... I've had received two requests of potential marriage.

MC: One is from the Kingscholar.

MC: And the other one is from the Draconia family.

Azul: ...

Azul: I understand the request of potential marriage from the Kingscholar's *mutters* because Leona is secretly crushing on you.

Azul: But with Malleus Draconia... Have you even had the chance to meet him?

MC: Of course. We're in the same club after all.

Azul: Huh?

Azul: ...

Azul: What club?

MC: The Gargoyle Club.

Azul: ...

Azul: I thought you would be in Pop Music Club or Drama Club.

MC: Yes. I tried joining those clubs however I think those places were not meant for me.

Azul: Oh. Then, the Malleus Draconia has developed some feelings for you?

MC: Hm. I would say he's the same like Idia. It just happened that Queen Maleficia learned about our friendship.

Azul: Oh.

Azul: ...

Azul: Just to let you know, my step father is a lawyer.

MC: *chuckles* Oh, Azul. I'll be fine.

[thesunshineriptide]

In the woods somewhere comic

Aka jade tells a campfire story

Part one | part two

Cw// spooky, creepy, implications of violence, animal death, animal injury, monsters, basically it’s implied jade is either about to kill a fox how did kill a fox, it’s not my idea it’s just a part of the song okay I tried not to make it graphic but still.

Rating: R (dead animal, third slide second panel)

[b-floyd-o-leech-b]

Leona and Azul are enjoying the new chair I had just bought.

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Beauty in the Hands, Idia’s route

Notes: Fem reader, newly established relationship, Idia x reader, Please reblog

Back to prologue

Idia was walking through mainstreet on his way to Sam’s shop in hopes he could snatch the newly released game he had been eyeballing. As he reached the store, he noticed there was his lover who was busy engaging herself in a conversation with Jade Leech. Instead of walking over to them he hid behind a nearby tree due to the topic of their conversation.

You: Yeah, it was a really tough job, but Y’know I managed to take them all out. Afterall, if it meant I was the only one getting blood on my hands it’s no big deal. Jade: Sometimes it truly is best to be the one who does all the dirty work, is it not? You: That’s so true. *sigh* But now my hands are all covered up with their remains. See, not a pretty sight.

After catching a glimpse of their conversation and seeing his lover’s hands Idia immediately ran back to his dorm in a panic. Just what had he heard? Idia knew his lover previously worked as a bodyguard, but he didn’t think it was that kind of job. In his head ran thoughts of her being a member of a crime organization. Keeping this to himself he rationed that it was best to ask her about it. So, on their next date he would use that as an opening.

By the time of that date Idia noticed she was dressed up in a plain button up shirt with black pants. Yet, there also accompanied a trench coat which went all the way down to her ankles. If he didn’t know any better Idia would say she looked ready to take down anyone who threaten them. Despite all that Idia found it attractive how confident you carried yourself as you approached him.

One of the first places on Idia’s date plan was a local sweets cafe which specializes in cakes. At the cafe Idia kept a keen eye as to how you used a knife, taking mental notes to see if anything was off. Which there was, you had perfectly cut every slice of cake between the two of you. Then as if to show off for your boyfriend you spun the knife around and stabbed it into a lava cake. Much to his horror, Idia couldn’t help but think of the chocolate leaking out of the cake to be blood leaking from a dead body.

You: Would you like a slice of the lava cake now? The chocolate sure is a mess though, reminding me of something I used to see a lot. Idia: N-no, I think I have enough cake already…

Following the cafe, the two of you headed for the arcade to end off the date. Taking hold of your hand Idia brought you to one of the top games. The goal of the game was to shoot down as many targets as possible, a rather simple shooter game. Forgetting his current worry for a while Idia and you faced off in an intense game. It was a very close call which resulted in a tie, but Idia came to recall the conversation once more. As his face went pale from the memory, he got the courage to ask.

Idia: *sigh* I… want to know, are you actually… i-inovled in um, a… a crime organization?

Looking away from his lover, Idia nervously waited for her response. After a few seconds he heard a small chuckle. Tilting his head up once again he saw a familiar smile and relaxed eyes.

You: I was part of one way back in my rebellious years before I came to NRC, but not anymore. To be honest, the life of crime doesn't really suit me, and I want to repent for any damage I caused. *takes off gloves* see, I even got badly injured when I was protecting my little bro back then.

His breath nearly stopped after hearing the whole story, to calm him down you reassured him that it was all in the past. Plus, you were confident that if anything were to happen you could protect Idia. In fact, you were so confident you got down on one knee and swore to Idia by kissing him on his hand.

You: Idia I promise I will absolutely protect you by any means if someone were to hurt you. Though, I doubt it since I don’t have any bad blood with anyone. Still, trust me on this, okay. Idia: O-okay.

[yepyap]

an original character!

that’s my friend who simp of octotrio

i hope she like that

[angelizs]

Oho im a curious anon now I gotta know if you have any more thoughts on jade and azul (or just one of them) I like hearing peoples take on characters!

ooh I like curious people, of course I have thoughts on Jade and Azul!! I'll gladly share them with you my dear anon <33 and if you'd like to say your thoughts on them as well, feel free to!

as I mentioned in my Floyd brainrot, I'm not immune to Octavinelle propaganda, they are actually my favorite dorm! they are all sooo interesting, both on their own and as part of a dynamic, be it between themselves or other characters!

time to dive deep into the waters of my Octavinelle thoughts. prepare yourself, it's a deep dive in.

the same warning as in Floyd's post: this is my own view of the characters that may not be 100% accurate and anyone can disagree!

I'll talk about them separatedly and then as a trio later on, so let's get started with the dorm leader, shall we?

AZUL

if you've seen my writing before anon, you might have noticed that I particularly like to make Azul suffer a bit, but I swear I love him!! it's just that I also love to break his carefully constructed façade and look at what's inside, what are Azul Ashengrotto's inner feelings, what are the things that stay in his mind only for him to ever see or hear, what is he hiding deep down?

oh Azul, where to start with him?

Azul is one of the most popular characters in the fandom, he's got a perfect combo going on for him: he's one of the housewardens, part of Octavinelle and he's got a tragic backstory. triple strike!

not only that but his businessman like persona and cunning schemes get a lot of attention, not to mention that he's twisted from such an iconic villain! Ursula from the Little Mermaid is certainly someone that stays in your mind even years later!

I'll begin at the beginning, and go on till I come to the end, then!

Azul's backstory is one many people can relate to, myself included, which gathers a lot of sympathy from the fandom for his woes. it's awful to be excluded as a child simply because you look different and is a bit more introverted, and I get the overachieving academically to compensate for it and feel like you can prove them wrong and that you're just as capable, just as good.

seeing him having a similar story to myself actually created a deep connection with his character, because I feel like I get it. it was awful and cruel and he didn't deserve any of it, the loneliness and the yearning to have what other's have, to be like them, to be acknowledged. (I was also a huge crybaby lol so I was picked on for that as well. Azul struggles.)

that's what makes people be so forgiving towards his wrongdoings, because they get it. they can put themselves in his shoes and feel his anguish and despair and desparation. "should I have been in his place, would I have done the same?"

but here's the thing, I think Azul needed a wake up call. maybe not done so crudely like it was in the story, but I understand the prefect's situation, what could they do? plus, it's much more interesting, narratively speaking, to have some huge drama instead of a much needed therapy session.

having everything he's been working for, during YEARS, be destroyed in front of him like that, literally turning into sand, was a breaking point to his already severely bottled up emotions. so he had a reaction that was understandable, but it doesn't make it right.

he had to get stripped away of all the things he'd stolen to be forced to face that he was more than that. he didn't need to prove his old bullys wrong and get his revenge, what he needed was to realize his own potencial. yes, he's different, but that's not a bad thing. it's wonderful, even, and it should be something to be proud of! he should be proud of who he is by his own efforts, not by stealing and tricking people into unfair contracts then hoarding their powers into his vault. Ursula herself was always very confident and proud of herself, something Azul was lacking in order to follow the Sea Witch's steps.

like the prefect has the option to tell Azul at the museum in the end of chapter 3, he's got something that's better than any magic, and he should be proud of that! he's got drive and wits and he doesn't need to live through others, he can live for himself, too.

after all, Azul's big strong point is how intelligent he is. he doesn't need powerful magic (which he does have, not only his unique magic but also his amazing potions) nor powerful muscles (which he also has. Floyd mentions that Azul as an octopus is stronger and bigger than the twins), because he has a powerful brain that's enough to make him be feared, a silver tongue that can rope anyone into one of his schemes.

my Azul appreciation was a gradual thing, since at first I didn't like him that much. I didn't dislike him either, I just didn't give him much thought at all lol like "oh he's an asshole but Ace, Deuce and Grim should have seen that one coming, come on!" and when he sent the twins to bother the prefect I also expected that, so like that's fair ig?

but then after his backstory?? I got my 'oh. oh!' moment, like yes now I get it!! I really like how they all go and put back the photo on it's original place and how Azul changes his dealings afterwards. yes he's still a little shit who will trick people into them, but it's not as exploitive as before? in chapter 4 he's also a great help, even though he really didn't have to get involved (the twins must have been driving him crazy because they were bored lmao)

actually in chapter 4 I was mad at him for filming it live because YOUR RISKING JAMIL'S LIFE? HE COULD GET INTO SERIOUS TROUBLE FOR THAT YOU KNOW?? and then he reveals it was a lie and I think that was the first time I didn't expect one of his schemes, which was very nice because wow he does have basic empathy!!

I also see some people thinking that his whole personality is a fake and he's still the same as he was years ago, which I don't agree with. Azul has learnt how to keep his façade, how to interact with people to get what he wants, how to keep other's at arms lenght and not let them see him vulnerable, but he's no longer the crybaby octopus that would hide in his pot at his troubles. Azul has learnt to face them head on, at least after his overblot, and he knows how to keep himself composed until the very last straw breaks. he's not clingy or whiny, he does his best to keep his image as he wants people to see him, but it isn't all a mask. sometimes the lines blurry, in which point does the businessman Octavinelle's housewarden ends and in which point does Azul Ashengrotto begins? are they not one and the same?

SO. I think he's neat. and he's my little lab rat that I like to project onto <33

also his family life is so interesting? I've read his mother divorced his father and married her divorce attorney and that's so girlboss of her. I just KNOW miss Ashengrotto is the best and super pretty too. (I imagine her to be a bit like Ursula, so very elegant and confident!) also I think she might own a restaurant too? Azul looking up to his mom and trying to be like her that's so cute

JADE

HIIIMMMM JADE LEECH WHEN HEEEEE <333 I LOVE IT WHEN. WHEN. JADE LEECH WHEN.

fun fact: Jade was the one I took the hand of at the start of the game, so he's also my first SR card! we have a special connection I love him I hope he lives his best life. he's also on my top three favorite characters, so you might get a slight whiplash from the change of tone lol

to get started with, I love how his personality is different from Floyd's, but not in a total opposite way, but in a complimentary one. while Floyd is like a passionate crime, done in the heat of the moment, Jade is a premeditated one, carefully planned down to it's details. neither is more or less dangerous, they simply are what they are.

Jade's superficial image of just a butler type character is very insteresting, but I feel people mistake it as him trying to hide his true self? I don't think that's the case, at least not in my point of view. Jade oftentimes lets his more. uh. let's say sadistic side slip through his polite mask, and it's completely on purpose. the students might be more afraid of Floyd, who's openly threatning, but they're also scared of Jade, who lets his mask slip just enough for them to peer a fraction behind it and think "oh. he's also a little fucked up, so I better behave."

he pretends he just wants to help and seems like a polite pushover who has to deal with Floyd and Azul tormenting him, oh poor thing (like Trey mistakingly thinks on Jade's cerimonial robes vignette), but the truth is that he likes it. he likes Floyd's chaos and does nothing to stop it, at most he only pretends he does. he likes Azul's deals and business, as it keeps him entertained. he likes to be more discreet and stay in the shadows, only observing and appearing inconspicuous, it makes people lower their guards more easily, makes them easy prey to lure in and close his jaws onto. he's sharp and knows how to hit all the right weak points to make people cave in.

Jade could use brute force like Floyd does to get his way, but I think the predictability of the outcome would quickly bore him. a mind game is much more fun, twisting his words and using his charm to make people walk into his carefully laid trap, only to realize it when it's too late to do anything about it. that takes creativity and skill, it's very impressive even! that's why he's sooooooooooooooo * sighs dreamingly * he knows how to use his words to the max, how to weaponize them so! it's common to see him as a big tease in fanfics and I think it's because of this, he likes the word game and he likes the thrill a smart conversation can offer.

there's this mystery aura around him because you never guess what he's thinking, with his carefully constructed expressions. it's pretty unsettling, someone that's an enigma and could be either thinking about the weather or planning on your downfall without you suspecting a thing, all with a polite little smile on his face.

there's also one thing. HE'S VERY CAPABLE. HE CAN ADAPT TO ANY SITUATION! I LOVE CAPABLE CHARACTERS. Jade can do anything he puts his mind to, doesn't matter how hard it seems. if he really wants something, he will get it with his own hands. AND AND AND HE KNOWS HOW TO COOK. I know I'd offer my SOUL to take a single bite of a mushroom casserole that he made. I just KNOW it would be heavenly, the taste of the divine melting in my tongue and making me ascend to the lands above

he knows how to take care of himself, like doing stuff like laundry? easy. washing the dishes? he's on it. moping the floor? it's shining already. something about the maturity and domesticity of Jade doing simple house chores with dedication is so charming, I love capable people !!! like yes king your bedroom is wonderfully organized !!

AND HIS TERRARIUM HOBBY? IT'S SO CUTE. the way he looks at his little plants with so much love makes me wish someone looked at me like that too. imagine his concentrated face as he waters his plants and talks with them about his day??? SO ENDEARING. it's the usual stoic character showing his softer and loving side for me. (yes I am well aware he likes his terrariums so much because he likes the feeling of being the God of a little world of his own creation, living by his mercy. I still think it's very cute.)

another thing I love so much is his Mountain Lovers club. like I can genuinely see he cares about it, not to create a false sense of security because "oh look at silly Jade with his silly mountain excursions" but because he truly likes to explore the land's nature. Jade is very curious (as seen in the vignette where he asks Ruggie to teach him new recipes using herbs from the mountains and in several other instances) and there's a whole new world for him to explore, with so much flora and fauna he's never seen before. who wouldn't want to explore it and see all it has to offer?

also the way he's always promoting his club and everyone just thinks it's weird. JADE I'LL JOIN THE MOUNTAIN LOVERS CLUB SIGN ME UP! RIGHT NOW! yes he'd make me climb mountains and laugh as he sees me struggling after I'm five steps in but it will be all worth it.

THERE'S THIS ONE SCENE IN CHAPTER 4 WHICH HE SAYS WHAT HE'D DO SHOULD SOMEONE BETRAY HIM AND HE'S JUST SAYING SOME HORRIFIC NIGHTMARE INDUCING STUFF WITH A CUTE LITTLE SMILE? LIKE? I LOVE HIM SO MUCH KKSKDJSFKKSKSK (I'm pretty sure he was only joking. or maybe that's what he wants me to think. either way it was so funny)

HIS UNIQUE MAGIC IS SO COOL TOO. like. the first time it appeared I just thought "wait this is so shitty you can't do much with it all" BUT. THAT'S THE APPEAL. IT FITS HIM SO WELL!! Jade wouldn't like a UM that gives him easy answers whenever he pleases. no, having to carefully plan when or if he'll ever use it on someone, how to approach them and make them look into his eye without being suspicious, trying to fill the gaps of the info he does get, it's much more exhilarating than having the answers handed on a silver plater!!

ALSO HIS SMILE!!!!!!!!! IT MAKES ME GO FERAL!!!!!! not the fake ass one he's always got, the REAL ones, the ones when you can see his pointy teeth he usually keeps hidden and his eyes crinkled and there's pure joy on his face (like his union birthday groovy card!). they clean my very soul and give me the strenght to live another day

so. as you can see. I'm very normal about him. I like him a normal sane amount.

DYNAMICS

as they are already so captivating on their own, as a part of a dynamic they always have something to offer and can work well with any setting: comic, serious, dramatic, soft, anything really. it's also why it's so fascinanting to write them!

some particularly interesting dynamics I think they have with other characters are:

Azul and JamilI - IT'S SO FUNNY. AZUL ACTS LIKE A MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRL WITH A CRUSH AND JAMIL REJECTS HIM EVERYTIME HELPPP. also I think Azul genuinely wants to befriend Jamil as he feels they are similar and could get along well? but Jamil knows all about Azul's schemes and is way too smart to get caught in one of them, no matter how much Azul nags at him

Azul and Idia - THE BOARD GAMES CLUB MY BELOVEDS! on Azul's school uniform vignette their relationship is explored more in depth and it's. so very funny. Idia, despite not having an ounce of the social skills' Azul has trained himself to have, manages to get under his skin so easily. he says a taunt that gets in Azul's mind for DAYS

Azul and Riddle - they are besties. I make the rules and I'm saying they are. as the top of their grade and second year (responsible) housewardens, the two of them have a lot in common and are often paired together, such as in the very beggining of the game, in the prologue as they chase after Grim in the first twistune, and many cards have buddy level and duo magic between them! (like their dorm uniform ones!) a study session with these two would be SO productive

Jade and Ruggie - it might sound a bit unusual but hear me out! they are both my favorites. wait I have more reasons! Jade and Ruggie are very similar, both are vice housewardens (or a pseudo vice housewarden in Ruggie's case, since he might as well be one with how he does stuff in Leona's place), both are very capable and responsible, both are mischievous, both can cook and like to discover new recipes, both are cunning and can be deceitful and there's one scene in the game's 2 year anniversary animated short in which they are shopping at Sam's together, so they are also besties.

Jade and Cater - HEAR ME OUT! first things first, Cater is also so interesting and I feel he has so much potential. in Jade's birthday interview, he answers he would like to have Cater as a brother, which might sound a bit unexpected at first but soon becomes clear as to why! they are similar in the way they both hide their feelings and put a mask on for the public to see, even if their motives are different. Cater also has a cunning side that he shows on the beans day event, in which they form a partnership that was so interesting! I wish they had more interactions, as they both can see straight through each other's masks and play a complicated mind game with each other while also having some fun!

Jade and Vil - I haven't seen the vignette they share but the card is very pretty so I do think their dynamic has a lot of potencial! I think Vil, like me, would appreciate someone who's responsible and can take care of themselves, so someone as capable and (seemibly) reasonable like Jade would be a good break from Rook's and Epel's harsher personalities. I think Jade admires Vil as well, especially due to his poison making skills, and would like to learn from him.

Floyd and Riddle - yes Floyd likes to torment Riddle and oftentimes picks on him to the point he's very stressed, they both get under each other's skin (like when Riddle says Floyd is like his brother because he knew it would irritate him enough to make him leave him alone, in the anthology I think?) and it's such an interesting antagonistic relationship. they are not enemies that hate each other or anything, so it's very amusing to see them quarrel.

Floyd and Ace - the basketball buddies! it's shown that they actually get along pretty well when Floyd is not on one of his bad moods, as they bond over their love of fashion (especifically shoes) and of the sport. they also like to goof around in club pratice and cause Jamil headaches, and Floyd has said in his birthday interview he thinks Ace is entertaining enough to chose him as a brother.

Floyd and Kalim - both are very honest, energetic and excitable, easily surrendering to their whims to do as they please. I feel like Kalim doesn't see any malice in Floyd's words, and while that can be dangerous if he doesn't notice the signs of a bad mood, it could also be very entertaining to Floyd and make him want to spend time getting into shenanigans with him. (and, again, causing Jamil a headache.)

between the three of them, as a trio, they work very well too! Jade enables Floyd chaotic behaviour for his amusement and because, according to him, if Floyd is happy then so is he. Jade helps Azul as his right hand man, covering any blind spots in his steel armor and leading him into battle flawlessly, doing as is asked of him with enough leeway for some of his own entertainment. Floyd gets on Azul's nerves with his carelessness and mood swings, but remains loyal at his side. Floyd likes to go along with some of Jade's plots, staying close to him to the point that where one is, the other is expected to be as well. Azul cares immensely for the twins, his first ever friends, the ones that extended their hands to him and didn't doubt he could do it. they all work together well as an unit, years of familiarity driving them to almost read each other's minds, know how they work from inside out. that's the thing with childhood friends, they know your most embarrassing stories and your deepest fears, your most shameful moments and your best hidden desires, and they care about each other as if they were family. (though they refuse to admit it even under gunpoint).

I hope you know I'm not trying to say any of the octatrio are evil masterminds hiding and waiting to enact a fish world domination or any of that. at the end of the day, they are all highschool students with veeeeery dubious morals that just want to have their fun (even if most times it's not harmless at all). Floyd might squeeze someone until you hear something crack and procced to have touble to do his homework. Jade might manipule Azul's clients to perfection and make them sign shady contracts and then calls his mom to tell her about his day and yes, he's been eating his vegetables and making sure Floyd eats his as well. Azul might run a successful business at the school and earn a lot of money, only to geek out about strategy games at his club with one of the most introverted people of the whole school.

none of them are "soft and misunderstood bois who never did anything wrong uwu" but they also aren't "all of that's evil in the world incarnate into three devious merman who will strip you of all your dignity and leave you crying on the floor"

they are very complex and well written characters filled with more layers than an onion, and I could stay here all day peeling them off one by one. that's the allure of Octavinelle, their siren's song is strongly due to how they look at first glance showing to be wrong once you look deeper, this break of expectations fishing your attention and keeping it on them, wanting to watch just how will they surprise you next.

ALSO there's something I haven't discussed at all in this: their designs. I feel like there's a lot I could talk about that but it doesn't enter exactly in this personality focused analysis so I left it out. do let me know if you'd like me to tell my opinions on their designs or maybe on specific cards as well!

TL;DR: there's no way to sum up everything other than I'm insane about Octavinelle and have many thoughts about them

Extra: Jade's fact sheet, that I've rebloged once before as I think it's very interesting, Azul's fact sheet, Raven's Jade brainrot that I also agree on most parts, Jade laugh compilation that is one of my favorite videos in youtube and will add 10 years to your lifespan