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idia shroud side blog. penned by lockit

[azureshrouds]

Ahh, I could power up my magic all I want but it won’t bring me any good or anything in real life. Hah.

idia shroud ` twisted wonderland.      a private sideblog by lockit&sach. tags below. . .

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@azureshrouds​ said:

“ Hey… A..rank.. teach me how to skateboard.. " 

    “Huuuuh?” Wait, he wasn’t hearing things, was he? Out of all the people on campus to ask him to skateboard, he wouldn’t have pinned Idia to be the one asking him. In fact, he was so surprised, he almost dropped the phone in his hands before then quickly assessing the situation. “Are you being serious? I mean, sure, Cay totally can - but are you ready for that sorta commitment?”

[azureshrouds]

``  i wouldn’t ask if i weren’t being serious ... ``  they mumble. gold eyes avert and they hunch their shoulders up. they’re taking a huge personal risk here,  cater’s everything they’re supposed to fear,   the social butterflies who are always in everyone’s business. although he agrees ▬▬▬ and that makes things easier ...                            `` eh ??    you will,  huh ... thanks .... c - cater. ``

[azureshrouds]

who  the hell ??

the head of ignihyde is ... confused,  more so than anything else,  when they find a student from royal sword on campus ...  actually that wasn’t too new an experience.  a few of them popped up from time to time,    none of them ever stepping foot on their turf ━━━  but they were always aware of their presence.       this one,  however,  is new.  idia stares at charles,   something akin to discontentment spread across blue lips.  they aren’t really sure what to say,  nor what to do about this. on one hand ━━ maybe crowley would let them do more classes online if they turned a stray little prince in for trespassing.    on the other,   that’s a potential enemy and idia doesn’t have their stats maxed yet.   not in real life anyway.     for the time being they simply go about attempting to ignore the obnoxiously bright prince,  they can’t tell if that’s a crime or not  (  could you be arrested for ignoring a prince ???  they knew the ins and outs of most nobility,   but before coming here they’d never been around royals much... just stuffy jocks that didn’t know when to shut up.  )

when they’re addressed directly,  their hair lights up in a sudden spark of red before fading back to it’s usual blue.  the enigmatic creature shrinks into their coat,  hands shoved into their pockets,  and takes a few steps back.

``  ‘ya know ‘yer  not supposed to be here r - right ??  the festivals not for another ... ``  a vague gesture to prompt the prince to fill that in himself.  `` if the teachers catch you,  you’ll be done for ━. ``

(   @hascharm​    ) 

[azureshrouds]

idia isn’t planning on having lunch in the cafeteria,   they never are.  they typically have ortho brings them their meals or bribe another student in their dorm. today though,   they want to try,   without prompt. if only so ortho gets off their back for a while.         (  they know their little brother loves and cares for them but... well... love and care can only get them so far when any amount of eyes causes them to feel like absolute shit. )

still.  they’re here. and that counts for something.  they sit at a table,  twitching awkwardly as they eat. their hands idly tap at the game on their phone,  a gacha game they’ve sunk hours of their time and questionable amounts of their money into. they don’t expect yuu to approach them,  they don’t often see the prefect,   given they live their lives two very different ways.

they don’t do much,  but purse their lips as yuu cross the hall towards them,  they do flinch a little. a hand tight around their fork.

``  y.. ‘ya need something from me,    E Rank ?? ``  they ask,   subconsciously using one of their ‘rank’ based nicknames.   E being the lowest ( but not to be discredited ) ,     while S was reserved for another dorm leader of notable reputation. interactions such as these were easier when they used language from their games.

(  @blotspare​   )

[azureshrouds]

being forced to come to class in person had already set idia up for a bad day. it was common knowledge that human interaction isn’t exactly their favourite thing and crewel had been particularly cruel in having them answer questions.       they’re making their way back to their dorm,     half-hurrying, half trying to draw the least amount of attention to themselves as physically possible - when their body meets the grass with an ungraceful thump.

fuck ━ they let out a startled noise,    like an animal and scramble to sit up, when they realise they’ve tripped over silver...   ah.   silver who had been asleep ( probably ) and who was now wide awake ━━━.   damn... well... at least it was silver anyone else and they might’ve died on the spot.

``   ehhhhh.... god d-dammit uh ━━  i’m ...  ‘m sorry, didn’t see you. ``

( @thornsguarded​ )

[azureshrouds]

given that we don't canonically know what idia is supposed to be ( and human is very much not an answer bc their hair is confirmed to be Actual Fire and not just a mess ) i choose to headcanon that they're a demi-god or at the very least some minor incarnation of hades himself, just because it makes the most sense given they're. y'know * gestures* based off hades.

i'll go into more detail about headcanons regarding their family eventually, but we do know they're a noble. so that gives me something to work from !

( i also have angsty headcanons in relation to ortho but they can wait a bit. hehe. )

[azureshrouds]

(( starter call ! )) like for a small starter ! please specify muse if you’re a multi,  thank you !!!

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♡ or ⟳ to interact with a new silver from t/wisted w/onderland ! but do so quietly, or else you’ll wake him — !!

[azureshrouds]

idia isn't sure what to do when they spot malleus approaching them. their first instinct is to break off into a sprint — but that's not going to help. they're aware of just how op the fae prince is and the idea of angering an S rank like that is....

they pull at their hair. laughing at no one, malleus does intimidate them. but then again most people did, so that wasn't really worth much in ways of opinion.

part of them was curious as to what he wanted from them, because well... what really could they offer someone like him ? and all the internal debate prevents idia from actually moving anywhere. before they know it malleus is standing directly in front of them, Gao-Gao Dragon-kun in hand. naturally, their eyes are drawn to it.

`` .... ehhh.. a – approached by the S rank ... wh – what do you want from me ???? ``

they don't... mean to sound so startled. really they don't — but they can't really help it.

@unblot .

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azureshrouds​:

“ absolutely not ! ”

they say , crossing their arms tightly across them. they look away , their fiery hair moving around them with a flourish. they’re embarrassed. it’s at least a shared sense of well… whatever this is.

idia nibbles their lip , muttering nonsensical things about games and cgs and scenarios. they run their hands through their hair feverishly. this is , hm. this is pretty similar to the visual novel they’ve been reading.

“ the princely charm of an A rank…. i should’ve known it’d be strong … ”

    … He’d never seen Idia this embarrassed before. He wondered something for a moment and then promptly decided to disregard that thought. Some things were better left unsaid, after all. Instead, he would defend his win; or tie. “Nooope, Cay is super sure it was a tie! Maybe, it was even a win in his favor~ You did step away first, didn’t you?” He grins, humming in thought for a moment. 

“But if you really want to keep denying the truth, how about a rematch?” He holds up the box, winking towards them.

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`` a rematch . . . why not just take the loss with grace , A rank , i won fair and square , no cheat codes or konami bullshit ! ``

they huff , how dare he question their victory. idia shroud never loses a game — they play with their headphones and gradually start smoothing their fingers over their hands. the pocky sticks out already and if he really does want to play again then... fine. idia will beat him again !

`` fine ! prepare to lose again , A rank !! `

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azureshrouds​:

!!!

the touch makes them startle , but they ( attempt to ) recover enough to take another large bite — a miscalculated manoeuvre that presses their cold lips to cater’s. the contact makes their hair flash red and spark with embarrassment , blue tint coating their pale cheeks.

those bright green-gold eyes wide and fluttering with humiliation as they instinctively jump back and retreat into themselves , shoulders raised as if cater were going to recoil in disgust. they’d understand if he did. they’re the least desirable person on campus !

“ i win !!!!! ” they shriek to try and save face. but it’s a little hard to do that when your cheeks look like someone painted azure circles over the apples.

    He immediately freezes in place the moment that he feels Idia’s lips press against his own, completely not expecting that to be how the game ended (then again, didn’t he just go up against a gamer of all people?); blanking for a moment before reality quickly clicks back in, especially with that hair light show. 

Cater takes a step back too, laughing awkwardly to try and distract from the blush growing on his cheeks. Ah; the dangers of pocky day. 

   “Eeeh? No waaaaay! It was totally a tie, wasn’t it?”

[azureshrouds]

`` absolutely not ! ``

they say , crossing their arms tightly across them. they look away , their fiery hair moving around them with a flourish. they're embarrassed. it's at least a shared sense of well... whatever this is.

idia nibbles their lip , muttering nonsensical things about games and cgs and scenarios. they run their hands through their hair feverishly. this is , hm. this is pretty similar to the visual novel they've been reading.

`` the princely charm of an A rank.... i should've known it'd be strong ... ``

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azureshrouds​:

perhaps they didn’t think this through… having people in their personal space wasn’t really something they liked. but they’d already agreed and the game’s already started. seeing as cater has begun idia follows suit. maybe their sharp teeth gives them a bit of an unfair advantage but they have to mind they don’t bite their own tongue in their eagerness to win.

   He had totally forgotten about the fact Idia had sharp teeth; he’d just been caught up in the moment, really. Actually it didn’t even occur to him until their faces were maybe a little too close together. But he’s already claimed himself to be the winner, hasn’t he? It’d feel lame to lose. Inching that tinier big closer to them, their noses almost touching at this point - wow they have kinda pretty eyes when you get closer -

[azureshrouds]

!!!

the touch makes them startle , but they ( attempt to ) recover enough to take another large bite — a miscalculated manoeuvre that presses their cold lips to cater's. the contact makes their hair flash red and spark with embarrassment , blue tint coating their pale cheeks.

those bright green-gold eyes wide and fluttering with humiliation as they instinctively jump back and retreat into themselves , shoulders raised as if cater were going to recoil in disgust. they'd understand if he did. they're the least desirable person on campus !

`` i win !!!!! `` they shriek to try and save face. but it's a little hard to do that when your cheeks look like someone painted azure circles over the apples.

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azureshrouds​:

“ m-me ? okay… ”

idia takes the sticky from cater , holding it lightly and putting the biscuit end between their blue-painted lips. good at this game … hah. they snort , being good at a game doesn’t necessarily mean victory is assured. they knew that well , real-time strategy and all that.

“ whenever you’re ready. ”

their voice is mildly muffled by it , but that’s fine.

   “Mmm hm!” He pondered if Idia knew the strategy of false hope.

Smiling, he waits for them to start the game, quickly taking a step closer to them as he bites on the other end, a mischievous sparkle in his eyes. He holds up his fingers to count down to one with them, making a signal to go. He’s absolutely not wasting any time in carefully nibbling down his half.

[azureshrouds]

perhaps they didn't think this through... having people in their personal space wasn't really something they liked. but they'd already agreed and the game's already started. seeing as cater has begun idia follows suit. maybe their sharp teeth gives them a bit of an unfair advantage but they have to mind they don't bite their own tongue in their eagerness to win.

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azureshrouds​: 

“ yeah i know what it is — huh ??? you weren’t kidding ??? ”

idia blinks tenfold , fumbling where they stand. their eyes narrow for a moment , squinting in mild-disbelief. cater not trying to trick them ?? perhaps this was a dialogue tree leading to a rare - limited edition cg. “ you could just e-eat all the pocky yourself… but fine. i-i’ll play with you , because my pride as a lover of games relies on it. ”

it’s not the most convincing argument but hey —.

“ i won’t lose to an A rank . ”

    “Noope! Cay is totally serious about celebrating~ ♪” Today really was an odd day where he could flex his skills. He did appear honest though, even fiddling with the box lid with intention to open it. 

“Uwa, really? Thank you– hm? Well, I have no intention on losing either! I’m quite good at this game, would you believe?” He chuckles, winking towards Idia as he pulls a stick of pocky out of the box. “But, I’ll let you start, just as a treat!” 

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`` m-me ? okay... ``

idia takes the sticky from cater , holding it lightly and putting the biscuit end between their blue-painted lips. good at this game . . . hah. they snort , being good at a game doesn't necessarily mean victory is assured. they knew that well , real-time strategy and all that.

`` whenever you're ready. ``

their voice is mildly muffled by it , but that's fine.

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azureshrouds​:

“ pocky day…. you mean…. ”

“ that day where everyone shares pocky like… ” they don’t finish their sentence but they do flush. it’s not like they don’t know about it but… nobody’s anyone’s asked before.

“ are you trying to trick me , A rank ??? ”

   “Correct - you know about it, don’t you?” He wouldn’t expect anything less of Idia, really. Actually, they were on top of his list for people who definitely knew what today was. “Eeh? Why would I trick you? Cay is totally serious~ I can’t celebrate today alone~” 

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`` yeah i know what it is — huh ??? you weren't kidding ??? ``

idia blinks tenfold , fumbling where they stand. their eyes narrow for a moment , squinting in mild-disbelief. cater not trying to trick them ?? perhaps this was a dialogue tree leading to a rare - limited edition cg. `` you could just e-eat all the pocky yourself... but fine. i-i'll play with you , because my pride as a lover of games relies on it. ``

it's not the most convincing argument but hey —.

`` i won't lose to an A rank . ``

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    “Did you know today is a national holiday~? Did you want to celebrate with me?” He laughs, holding a box of pocky in his hand.

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`` pocky day.... you mean.... ``

`` that day where everyone shares pocky like. . . `` they don't finish their sentence but they do flush. it's not like they don't know about it but... nobody's anyone's asked before.

`` are you trying to trick me , A rank ??? ``

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azureshrouds​:

“ nnh… something like that. ”

hands twist together and an odd sense of shame washes over them. it’s a little embarrassing really , of course idia does nothing but game ( and hide away from most human interaction ) in their hideaway of a dorm — but mobile games… about candy. not really their style under normal circumstances.

“ ’m not a perfectionist , but seeing empty achievement screens makes me feel like a failure. n-not that im not a failure— but— whatever. you get it. it’s addictive. but i wouldn’t expect an A rank class like you to play those kinds of things. ”

   “Like that?” For some reason, he can pretty much already guess Idia must be.. at least half way through that wild climb towards completing those 8000-something levels (yes, he did sadly look it up one day). Then again, that wasn’t too surprising - he’d accepted Idia as the sort of gamer who would try anything.

“Aha, I totally feel you~ don’t even know what sets it off but then I want to get those three stars per level  ♪” He laughs, relaxing a little. “Hm? Well, even Cay has to do something to fill in his free time! Even Magicam has slow days…”

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`` nothing. d–don't worry about it. `` a hand runs through their hair and shifts where they stand. they fiddle with their sleeves , finding it hard to keep eye-contact with cater ( nothing personal ) they reach into their pocket for their phone , the app sorted into one of the folders. surprisingly neat for someone never in control. after a moment they look at cater , slouched over , and begin to ramble.

`` m-magicam . . . right. you could play other games , mobages are fun. gacha and bright colours and all the fun of social events without having to be around people. an A rank like you probably has enough money to sink into it to get all the limited gear and characters — no need to grind like the rest of us aha. ``