#raymash

[kyloherrera]

ONE CHANCE, ITS ALL I AM ASKING FOR.

probally gonna write a threes0me with fem! reader for them bc I love them. Rb and like if you want a fic with a threes0me of them.

also not my art artist @mash0611omom

[dazs-gk]

[raynemash]

RayneMash my beloveds

[hanayashikiel]

it's 11/11, happy pocky day!

[domiamanelle]

Rayne's views on Mash and how it has (almost) nothing to do with Finn, The Analysis.

By a huge fan of Rayne who ships RayMash.

So after finishing my analysis on Rayne’s relationship with Finn (that I highly recommend you to read before this one), let's focus on Rayne's relationship with Mash.

I am writing this because I've read that a lot of people think that Rayne helped Mash because he saved Finn, which means that Rayne’s interest in Mash is conditioned by Finn, and I think that it is wrong. I can't deny that Finn may have a little little bit something to do with this, but I don't think that it is the main reason why Rayne literally chooses to support Mash with his life.

Before starting ⚠️ Disclaimer: I am not hiding the fact that I am a RayMash shipper, but, in this analysis, I will try to stay neutral and just qualify Rayne's feelings for Mash as "interest". I also, again, highly recommend you to read my previous analysis of Rayne and Finns relationship because it is important for this one. And, lastly, there would be some of my interpretations that you may or may not agree with me! But I will try to use the manga as much as possible to prove some of my points! ⚠️

(Also, for those who wondered why RayMash is so popular, i hope that this will help you understand why.)

1- Rayne's relationships before meeting Mash

In the canon, Rayne only has three relationships (i am not counting the Divine Visionaries); his relationship with Wahlberg, with Finn, and with Max.

I won't talk about Max in this point cause he is irrelevant for the moment, so let's just focus on the two others.

Let's begin with Finn. At the beginning of the story, Rayne and Finn's relationship is bad, and, to take what i already stated in my previous analysis, one of the reason why is because Rayne didn't want Finn to be in Easton; it made him mad and not want to interfere in Finn's life anymore (he is just taking care of him financially, according to the fanbook) That means that Rayne knows nothing about Finn's life, like who are his friends, and who could protect him from danger. And i don't think that Rayne even wants Finn to have friends and protectors in Easton so he wouldn't have any attach to it and eventually drop it.

Now, about his relationship with Wahlberg, however we see it; father and son, or mentor and disciple, it is undeniable that they are close, closer than a simple headmaster with one of his student. Rayne seems to respect him a lot and does whatever he asks him to do.

And we have never seen Wahlberg acting this "bossy" with anyone else. And, with how he talks to/about Rayne, it seems like he affections him as well.

2. How Mash interfered in those two relationship.

In chapter 31, we have learnt that Wahlberg had talked to Rayne about Mash. It was not said when he did, but i think that it was a few days after Mash entered Easton.

Wahlberg does not tell Rayne that Mash was magic-less, he just tells him how interesting Mash is in an enthusiastic way. Regarding what we said about Rayne and Wahlberg's relationship, Rayne could have been jealous of how Wahlberg was talking about Mash. So negative feelings could have started growing in Rayne towards Mash, but what worsened it was when Wahlberg told him that Mash had saved Finn.

Again, regarding what i said about Rayne and Finn's relationship, Rayne didn't want Finn in Easton, he didn't want him to have friends, he didn't want someone to help him in hard situations because he wanted those hard situations to push Finn to get out of Easton.

But Mash appeared and became Wahlberg's favourite, which could lead Rayne to be jealous, and a reason for Finn to stay in Easton, which Rayne didn't want to.

To sum: before even knowing Mash, i don't think that Rayne liked him. And it probably made him not want to have anything to do with him, and many things could make us think that way.

3. Things that show that Rayne didn't want to have anything to do with Mash.

-First of all, Rayne didn't even know how Mash looked like when they first met. That means that he didn't do what Wahlberg told him to do when he usually does what he asks him. And, i strongly think that if Wahlberg hadn't mentionned Finn in his request, Rayne would have helped Mash since he is someone that does help others (even if his jealousy toward Mash would still be present.)

-Mash is Finn's roommate and best friend, having to meet him would mean shortening the distance with his brother and it is out of the question. Rayne had his reasons to cut his brother off, he wouldn't go back to his words after the decision he took just for a random student that Wahlberg liked.

-Rayne is the prefect of Adler, Mash is in Adler. Mash is known to break rules, and who is supposed to punish him? Rayne.

But. he. never. did.

The first panel shows that Mash used the dorm kitchen without permission and he was not punished yet. And i dont think that he was after this... This shows that Rayne didn't do his job, for someone that looks like he always does, which means that he didn't want to have anything to do with Mash.

The second panel shows that it was Wahlberg that punished Mash when he did some rule breaking, when it was, again, supposed to be Rayne. Maybe, Wahlberg had noticed that Rayne wouldn't take care of Mash after all, for some reasons, and decided to do what Rayne was supposed to do. Maybe Wahlberg was feeling bad for him because he already had too much on his hands? We will never know.

4. Rayne and Mash's meeting.

Ironically, Rayne was trying to avoid Mash but they eventually met. At first, without any surprise, Rayne didn't know how he looked like because he did everything to not have to deal with him. So, he literally assaulted Mash before finally knowing who he was.

When he finally learnt his name and realized that the unique situation Wahlberg told him about was the fact that Mash was magic-less, everything changed in Rayne's mind regarding him. He was not thinking about him as Wahlberg's favourite, nor as Finn's friend and saviour anymore, he was looking at Mash as someone strong that is fighting his destiny, society, for changing it for the better, something that Rayne is doing too. It must have marked him because it seems like he is the only one who actually does something for changing their world. No one else is, not Max, not the Divine Visionaries, not even Wahlberg (he is 118 years and it seems like things kept worsening more than anything... Which shows that he isn't doing much to prevent the bad things from happening...) adding to that, Rayne actually implied that he was lonely in this goal.

"Even one ally" that means that he had no one with him in his fight, until Mash, someone worthy of his trust, respect and interest (i am not saying that Wahlberg and Max aren't, but Rayne is pretty much living for his goal, surely they both help him in some ways but not enough for them to be called "allies", because they are not living like Rayne, they probably have other objectives, but Mash is, and that is why Rayne wants to support him as much as he could (with his life even).)

Notice that this has NOTHING to do with Finn. Rayne's opinion on Mash changed from bad to good because Rayne truly realized who Mash really is; a strong determined boy who is fighting against his fate, he is gentle and considerate enough to not have beat Rayne when he literally assaulted him, and he actually ended up forgiving Rayne and THANK him when he gave him the handkerchief and encouraging him to steal Abel's coins.

Rayne must have been touched by Mash's personality, which is similar to his but somehow better. He started to understand what Wahlberg meant by "him having a good heart" and stuff, and he could understand how and why he saved Finn, even if it is something that he didn't want to. All that made Rayne almost immediately wants to do all he can for him.

4. Rayne's devotion for Mash growing

I will start this point by saying that not a single time did Rayne think or mention Finn when he was with Mash. The only time he did was in Wahlbergs flashback, but we didn't get a reaction that could tell us that he was grateful to Mash for having helped his brother (he might be, but I believe that he didn't want it to happen for reasons that we already talked about) after this, there was not a second time. Which means that everything that Rayne did for Mash was mostly for Mash and not for Finn (again I am not completely opposed about the possibility that Finn could have something to do with it but it is a little tiny percentage.)

Now what proves us that Rayne's started to support Mash as much as he could? Well the only times Rayne appeared were about Mash and for doing something for him:

1- in the court, Rayne literally humiliated himself in front of his workmates to show that he sees Mash as a human being that he trusted and valued very much. (again this has nothing to do with Finn)

2- he became so invested in his mission of taking care of Mash that he literally started to know him almost by heart.

Let's analyse this scene:

-First, Mash asks Rayne permission to go to his father's, probably thinking that there may be a chance that Rayne would accept since i think that Mash at this point knows that Rayne is veeeeeery indulgent with him (he doesnt punish him when he breaks a rule for exemple)

-Rayne didn't verbally say that he was against this idea (even though he was as he showed it with his face) because i think that he knew that it would be useless since Mash would still go anyway (and he did).

-Mash actually went to his father's because, despite having understand that Rayne was against it, he probably knew that he wouldn't punish him AND HE DIDN'T!!! (after Margarette's fight, Rayne never mentioned the fact that Mash broke the rule of going out of school without permission, which is the reason why he was put in danger, in the contrary, he encouraged him despite him sucking at it, like, ok Rayne, you are totally not trying to show something, but anyway.)

-Rayne followed Mash near his home because he somehow knew that he will be in danger, that shows that he really cares about him and went as far as spending his precious time (as someone as busy as him), abandoning his work (as a Divine Visionary, or as a student or as a prefect) for protecting Mash (who honestly doesnt really need protection but Rayne still did it for him for some reasons). But, this point makes me ask a lot of questions; how did Rayne know that Mash would be attacked at this moment? Did he know it before following Mash or did he just follow him in case something happened to him? If it is the case, does Rayne usually discreetly follow Mash to make sure he is okay? And if it is the case that again shows that he is not doing that for Finn but for Mash only, because, at some point, Finn had been in trouble but Rayne never ever did anything for him, but, when Mash was in danger? He literally drops everything for protecting him.

3- Margarette's fight. Just, this fight says everything we need to know about how Rayne values Mash. Even Margarette was surprised that he was playing "bodyguard".

That shows that what Rayne is doing, and how he is reacting when it comes to Mash is "too much". Yeah, you will tell me "but Rayne is someone that naturally helps others." I agree with you, but Mash is not just "others" for Rayne, he is someone like him, a fighter, a changer (he changed Rayne somehow, he made him feel not being alone in his fight, and his monologue to Margarette about Mash felt completely out of character. Rayne is not someone that talks a lot, yet, he spoke for quite a while about how Mash had marked him and how he will do anything for him.)

For talking about the content of his monologue, i talked about it in my previous analysis and i've said that i think that Rayne went through all the things that he had enumerated:

And the fact that Mash never let any of these things slow him from his goal had amazed Rayne, who, at some point, may have been affected by these thoughts, but, since he didnt have a choice but to survive with his brother, he had to fight while having them.

AGAIN, this has nothing to do with Finn :) Rayne is talking about Mash as Mash, not as Finn's friend or savior! And he is interested in his determination and strong spirit! And actually wants to see him get to his goal by helping him!! this is devotion and admiration!!

5. Additional stuffs (more personal note)

Sadly after this scene, we didn't get anything very contructive about Rayne and Mash. Rayne barely appeared and the only time that he did was for telling his story for his brother. But there was a one or two panel that showed that Rayne "needs" Mash and is very grateful of him.

Again, the other times he appeared without his brother included was for saying something to/about Mash.

6. Max's character.

That will be my last point.

Literally, Max just appeared to say that Rayne talked to him so much about Mash that it made him want to see Mash from his own eyes.

Max, that knows Rayne for so long, didn't even believe Rayne when he told him that Mash was amazing, it surprised Max so much cause this is probably not common for Rayne to talk about someone like he probably did about Mash. And, i may go too far, but it looks like Max is jealous of it. That again shows how impactful Mash was in Rayne's life, and it has nothing to do with Finn, again.

There is another thing that made me loose my mind over Rayne and Mash. It is true that in the fanbook section of Rayne and Mash there is nothing about each other except Rayne qualifying Mash as "a troublesome junior", but, in Max's section, it is stated (according to the translation post by @books-are-my-life-stuff) "Supporting the junior that Rayne is interested in." his insterest is canon! And, again, that would be the last time this time, THIS HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH FINN!!

7. Conclusion

I hope this was somewhat comprehensible. With all this, nobody cant deny that Rayne has strong feelings for Mash (whether you see it as just interest or mad love) but i hope this can make some of you understand why RayMash is so popular.

Anyway, I am done now, see you Mashle fandom~~

[cutiegrumpycerym]

Abel did call Mash a rabbit. ☂️🍄🐇

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[flowerpower110]

Undeniably You (I Love You for that) (5505 words) by Flowerpower120 Chapters: 1/? Fandom: Mashle: Magic and Muscles (Anime) Rating: Mature Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Rayne Ames/Mash Burnedead Characters: Mash Burnedead, Rayne Ames Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - Modern Setting, Alternate Universe - College/University, Alternate Universe - No Powers, Slow Burn, Oblivious Mash Burnedead, Rayne Ames is Bad at Feelings, Falling In Love, Other Additional Tags to Be Added Summary: Mash had never been one to have any interest in romance. Especially with the fact he now had to somehow graduate from this highly academic and top university. His mind was elsewhere, well, until he and a certain upperclassman kept running into each other… ~or~ Rayne and Mash have an unexpected (especially for Mash's friends) college romance.

[thatsroughbuddyy]

am now up to date with mashle and PLEASE tell me i am not crazy for falling for Rayne/Mash

i need to consume everything about them

[the-adonis3]

This was a much easier one-shot to write than the new years one and certainly far easier than the abandoned Valentine's Day one. Even planning was easier, i mean, there's only one card of planning and then i wrote the draft.

It's silly and goofy. Just guys being dudes and dudes being guys. No gay shit... this time lol. But seriously it's just cute friend interactions, I attempted comedy so... idk lmk what you thought if you read it.

Also, if anyone wants some Raymash FF let me know ;)

[blueeberiessesss]

—mash keluar Drom tengah malem?raymash au.

Warn:18 tipis-tipis!yang kecil di harap bijak saat membaca.

Suatu malam di lorong asrama Adler. Mash sengaja keluar drom untuk pergi ke dapur membuat creampuff nya...tapi,dia merasa diikuti oleh seseorang di belakangnya. Saat dia kebelakang. Tidak ada siapa-siapa, mungkin cuman perasaannya saja sepertinya.

Dia langsung membuat creampuffnya buru-buru karena ketakutan gelap-gelapan,saat sudah selesai. Ada orang yang memegang pundaknya, dan saat dia lihat kebelakang...rayne menatapnya dengan tatapan seolah-olah ia akan membunuhnya.

Ini aneh,Mash berpikir di pikirannya. Bisa-bisanya dia takut kepada perfect Adler walaupun dia memiliki otot yang sangat kuat.

Rayne langsung memegang dagu Mash,menyuruh Mash untuk menatapnya. Mash begitu ketakutan saat di tatap olehnya,bulu kuduk dia merinding karena tatapannya yang seperti membunuhku.

"kenapa ya k-kak?" Kata Mash dengan nada yang sepertinya ketakutan, rayne senang akan hal itu karena dia bisa mengklaim Mash menjadi miliknya.

"ngapain di dapur tengah malem?" Rayne menjawab dengan nada yang dominan,Mash benar-benar langsung ketakutan dengan nadanya yang begitu dominan.

"h-hukum saja Mash k-kak,Mash Nerima hukuman apa s-saja." Katanya sambil menunduk. Rayne yang mendengar itu langsungs senang dan langsung menggendong Mash di atas meja dapur.

Mash sontak kaget apa yang dilakukan olehnya,rayne pun langsung mengangkat kedua kakinya Mash dan membukanya lebar-lebar.

"m-mau ngapain k-kak?"

"don't call me 'kak rayne'. now, call me master." Kata rayne dengan nada mengancam,ia langsung mengeluarkan penis nya yang sudah menegak dari tadi.

[noayuuka]

also raymash

Everytime i see OrterMash i want to jump off a bridge

[hanayashikiel]

"please make a heart sign!"

...i really like them thanks to jp fandom on twt

[domiamanelle]

Original RayMash interaction from the mobile game, Sport Festival Event, part 2/2

Again when Rayne appears it's for talking to Mash 💞💞💞

A little bit of context (i used Google Translation): in the sport festival there was many steps, and the last one was a ball game that consisted in putting maximum balls in a basket held by golems that are supposed to protect these baskets. The problem was that golems started to become too aggressive when someone approached the cage. So participants had to leave the arena with Abyss' help, while Abel, Wirth, Lance and Mash had to stop the golems. Abel handled the golems with his magical marionette, while Lance and Wirth kind of teamed; Wirth blocked the advance of the golems with his mud while Lance used gravitational magic so that they sank in the mud faster. As for Mash, ofc he broke the golems that seemed to be magical tools?

Now the dialogue:

Mash: ......

Rayne : ......

Rayne : ....That golem went berserk this time.

Mash : Abababababababa

Rayne : The order was to protect the golem's cage. It turned out to have a malfunction.

Mash : Abababababababa

Rayne : .........What's wrong?

Mash : Um, aren't you mad?

Mash : You were angry when I broke the mirror [probably referring to the mirror Cell War had] I thought you'd get angry again. [For breaking the golem]

Rayne : ............

Rayne : This case is different,

Rayne : I am not good with words, but,

Rayne : Well done, keep doing the right thing.

Mash : OK.

Mash : Thank you.

........

THE DEVS OF THIS GAME KNEW WHAT THEY WERE DOING WITH THIS SCENE!!!! ITS FOR FEEDING US RAYMASH SHIPPERS AAAAAAAAAAAh

Anyway enough screaming, like, when Mash broke the golem it seems like Rayne immediately came to him, why? IDK BUT MAYBE HE JUST WANTED TO TALK TO THE LOVE OF HIS LIFE??? Ofc when Rayne came, Mash was scared that he might be angry because he broke the golem? Idk if it was a magic tool- anyway, so when Rayne just wanted to have a casual conversation with him (because he loves him so much) Mash was there, scared, until Rayne reassured him in the most Rayne-way 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 He does his best as congrat him even if he thinks that he sucks at it but for Mash he always does 😭😭😭😭😭 he is so cute with Mash 😭😭😭😭😭 and Mash ended up happy with this "Thank you" I AM DYING HERE!!!

[domiamanelle]

GOD IS REAL, GOD IS REAL, GOD IS REAL, GOD IS REAL, GOD IS REAL, ALL PRAISES TO GOD!!!!

Though he had a Mash mochi 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄 that's like the THIRD three star card I have with Mash mochi 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄 couldn't I have, idk, other mochis????? (Though again RayMash for the win)

[thatsroughbuddyy]

Fanfic - Mash/Rayne

Okay, so I am working on this Mash/Rayne fanfic, it is not going to be a long one and I plan to post it on AO3 later... I guess I just want to know if you guys will like it :))

(Still a draft)

So here it goes

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In the magical realm, where magic reigns supreme, everyone possesses the ability to wield it, and social status is determined by magical skill. Utilizing one's wand for daily tasks like opening doors or cleaning dishes is highly valued, showcasing one's reliance on magical prowess over physical strength. Magic serves as the cornerstone of society, maintaining balance and hierarchies. The second pillar of this society is the second gender, organizing power dynamics and relationships.

Each child is born with a magic mark and unique magical abilities, but their second gender remains a mystery until their late teen years. At Easton Magic Academy, a special potion is given to students at the end of the first semester, unlocking their second gender—Alpha, Beta, or Omega. This moment, known as Presenting, is a celebrated rite of passage, symbolizing a crucial step into adulthood and marking their magical development.

Close to the Yule holiday, flying lessons are canceled, allowing students to prepare for Presenting. A mandatory class is held to address questions and assist in preparations. As the final week approaches, excitement fills the air, with students eagerly anticipating the revelation of their second gender. Teachers ease up on assignments, providing more free periods, aware that even the most disciplined students will be captivated by the upcoming event. Predicting one's second gender is challenging, but signs manifest as Presenting nears. Alphas may display increased outbursts and anger, Betas might appear aloof, and Omegas often develop an acute sense of smell.

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In the magical realm, where magic reigns supreme, everyone possesses the ability to wield it, and social status is determined by magical skill. Utilizing one's wand for daily tasks like opening doors or cleaning dishes is highly valued, showcasing one's reliance on magical prowess over physical strength. Magic serves as the cornerstone of society, maintaining balance and hierarchies. The second pillar of this society is the second gender, organizing power dynamics and relationships.

Each child is born with a magic mark and unique magical abilities, but their second gender remains a mystery until their late teen years. At Easton Magic Academy, a special potion is given to students at the end of the first semester, unlocking their second gender—Alpha, Beta, or Omega. This moment, known as Presenting, is a celebrated rite of passage, symbolizing a crucial step into adulthood and marking their magical development.

Close to the Yule holiday, flying lessons are canceled, allowing students to prepare for Presenting. A mandatory class is held to address questions and assist in preparations. As the final week approaches, excitement fills the air, with students eagerly anticipating the revelation of their second gender. Teachers ease up on assignments, providing more free periods, aware that even the most disciplined students will be captivated by the upcoming event. Predicting one's second gender is challenging, but signs manifest as Presenting nears. Alphas may display increased outbursts and anger, Betas might appear aloof, and Omegas often develop an acute sense of smell.

Mash sneezes for what feels like the hundredth time that day. If sneezing builds muscle mass, he'd be cool with it, but since it doesn't, it's just annoying. He's dead sure Finn switched up his shampoo because now it smells like mint toothpaste, a scent that makes him want to gag.. Not that he is sensitive to smells, but mint has always managed to put him off. He remembers Grandpa's attempt at minty chocolate cookies, resulting in three days of sleeping outdoors due to how badly the house smelled after the culinary adventure.

His friend turns around to look at him with furrowed brows. “"Mash, you good? You've been sneezing non-stop." And as if to prove Finn has a point he lets a series of sneezes in sequence that even make Dot stop mid-rant to look at him worriedly. “Are you sure you didn’t catch a cold during the last flying lesson?”

“Nope, no cold” he says quickly with a vigorous nod. With the amount of working out he does there is not a chance any virus will cling to his body. His friends seem to accept his answer and move on with the conversation. 

Needing a distraction from the minty smell, he fishes out a profiterole from his robes, munching on it. Yeah, the snack sure helps him get past Finn's weird shampoo, letting him join in the chat. Now that he can actually pay attention to what they are talking about it comes as no surprise that the topic of the moment is the same as the past couple of days: Presenting. 

Dot keeps yapping about how much he would love to Present as an Alpha, to which Lance makes a remark that he was clearly more Omega material. “Take that back Crown!” Dott says angrily, pointing his wand at him, but Lance just keeps laughing with Lemon and Finn.

Mash manages a chuckle, but he really doesn’t get it. People seem to think it is a big deal and to him it all just sounds like a lot of work. Runts and heats. Suppressants and blockers. Ugh, it makes his head hurt. He takes one final bite of his profiterole and makes a mental note to bake more at night. Perhaps it will be just like magic, maybe he was born without a second gender as well.

“I think you will be an Alpha, Mash-kun” Lemon says sweetly while sliding to his side and keeping pace with him. “We will be mates. It is written in the stars!” She says dreamily. That changes the focus of the conversation to him. And soon there are four pairs of eyes on him, assessing as if trying to place him in a box. 

“Oh, for sure, Mash will be an Alpha,” Lance says with enough certainty in his voice that Mash almost takes his word for it. “I, myself, believe I will present as a Beta. My family has a tradition of Betas.” Mash doesn’t know much about this whole second gender thing, but if anyone could present as a Beta, that person would be Lance Crown. His friend is a calm and thoughtful person, one that could easily diffuse any fights and present the most reasonable arguments. 

“Yeah, I can see that. For both of you.” Finn then adds timidly, "Dot, you will be an Alpha. I remember when my brother was close to Presenting, and you behave much like he did." Dot beams at Finn, while Finn, in a resigned tone, declares himself doomed to be an Omega. There is a sadness in his voice as if the thought of being an Omega is unbearable for reasons that Finn keeps close to his chest and doesn't let anyone see. It is so heartbreaking that it moves Mash to join-in the conversation to try and comfort his friend. 

“Perhaps I will be an Omega too, Finn.” Mash blurts without much thinking. 

“And hell will freeze over. Yeah, sure.” Dot says dismissively.

The conversation fades as they walk in silence in the direction of the Great Hall to grab dinner. Supposedly there is going to be burgers and fries for dinner today. 

Near the massive doors, Mash catches a whiff of something buttery and sweet. His friends look horrified as he  closes his eyes sniffing the air like a dog, or bunny, whatever, trying to figure out where it's coming from. Profiteroles. He might have drooled a bit. It was so sweet, but also strong, with a delicious hint of caramel and a note of something rich and heavy like honey. It makes his mouth water at the thought of taking a bite of that sweet treat. He checks his pockets for a secret snack but finds only crumbs. Now, he's frantically searching for the source.

“Burnedead, what the hell are you doing?” Dot asks impatiently by the doors. 

Mash just closes his eyes and tries being guided solemnly by his sense of smell. It was a great idea until he found himself hitting a very solid wall. Except it wasn’t a wall. 

“Care to explain what is the meaning of this, Mash?” Rayne Ames' raspy voice startles him. Feeling embarrassed, Mash tries to act cool, but his heart's doing gymnastics. Mash adds to his mental list to cram some extra cardio tomorrow on his routine. Certainly it is not normal for a healthy heart to do that.

His friends stare at them in horror. Clearly worried for his well-being. Lance, by the glint in his eyes, is already calculating the chances of Mash surviving this interaction and judging from the deep frown lines in his forehead, the odds are not in his favor. Anyway, to more important matters. “Do you have any profiteroles?”

Rayne just chuckles. “So, you caught a whiff of profiteroles on me?" Rayne teases and Mash just nods lamely. Another chuckle. “Sorry to disappoint you, but I have none. I guess you can let go of my robes now.” 

That startles him. He didn’t realize he was holding on to Rayne for dear life. Mash blushes and reluctantly releases Rayne's robes, his friends continue to look at him in a mix of concern and confusion. “Sorry... Thought I smelled some...”

Lance, still assessing the survival odds in his mind, decides it's time to steer the ship back on course. 

"Come on, Mash, let's get some grub," Lance suggests with a subtle nod toward the Great Hall. The others follow suit, Dot shooting Mash one last worried glance before leading the way. Mash just keeps staring at Rayne, red on the cheeks still.

Raynes is smirking now. "It's cool," he reassures him and nods toward the doors, indicating for him to follow his friends now, before disappearing down the corridor, leaving Mash all flustered. 

Helplessly he turns around and just goes after his friends. 

As they enter the Great Hall, the delicious scent of profiteroles lingers, teasing Mash's senses. He can't help but look around for the source, still secretly hoping to find that sweet treat. The group secures a table, and as they settle in, Dot can't help but voice the question on everyone's mind.

"Okay, Mash, spill it. What was that back there? Sniffing around like a bloodhound? And you nearly tackled Rayne Ames!"

Mash scratches his head, a sheepish grin forming on his face. "I just caught a whiff of something amazing, you know? Butter and caramel and... something rich. I thought someone had profiteroles, and I got a bit carried away."

Lance raises an eyebrow, a smirk playing on his lips. "Profiteroles? Really, Mash? You practically turned into a dessert detective."

Mash shrugs, unfazed. "What can I say? A guy's gotta follow his nose."

Finn, always the peacemaker, chimes in, "Well, let's just be glad Rayne took it in stride. No harm done."

The group laughs it off, and soon, the conversation shifts to lighter topics. They discuss plans for the upcoming Yule holiday, their favorite magical creatures, and the latest gossip around the academy. The scent of profiteroles gradually fades, replaced by the savory aroma of the dinner spread before them.

As they enjoy their meal, Mash can't help but steal a glance down the hall where Rayne disappeared. The misadventure may have left him a bit flustered, but deep down, he's secretly glad he followed his nose—even if it did lead him to an unexpected encounter with the enigmatic Rayne Ames.

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yeah I created them on the sims and managed to give Rayne some bunnies