welcome to the station

[sleepless-derp]

I crave the first years being codependent, I NEED more headcannons of nightmares only the others can calm. Let the third years see the consequences of the overblots, I need it like its my blood

I need epel with slightly darker veins and learning how to hide trembling.

I need jack pushing himself to the brink to try and forget The sand and ruggie screaming.

Ace hating things on his neck, feeling like he will choke

Deuce, hating all the fights he gets into but needing to protect his friends, because if he doesnt they could die.

Sebek terrified its all a dream, pinching his arms, scratching his scales so that the pain can prove he is awake.

Ortho, cataloging all the different ways his friends struggle to help them, even as he wonders is he just a copy of the original Ortho? Is he truly sentient? Or just leftovers.

Yuu, with scars on their body, pain and fatigue that never truly goes away, planning sleepovers every weekend so they can at least get some relief from the nightmares

[ghosttrainstation]

With the releasing the teachers as cards, I hope they make one for baul.

I would spend money on him

And like he could have duo magic with like Sebek or Lilla.

And I think it would be funny to see him in the class scenes cas it would be like bring your parents to school but it's just his grandparent

[ghosttrainstation]

It's not my usual type of post, but I bilt up the courage to post him.

This is my twst oc he's based on the bees from winne the phoo.

His name is Elio, and he is a first year at RSA.

He's 16, 5'0 in height, and was born/lives on sage Island

His unique magic is called Honeys glow

This coats him in a golden aura and let's him heal physical wounds and injuries on himself and others(by physical touch)( it can't heal illnesses both mentally or bodily) He is a half fae from the day side.

His mother is a human baker, while his father is a former fae general. His family owns a bakery on Sage Island called Honey Sweet. He is best friends with a character named Geo( made by @orionbeltproductions). He was originally supposed to go to Night Raven, but due to reasons involving his friends family, he swapped the envelopes containing their application letters. If only one of them could go to their dream school, it was dam well gonna be His friend. He sneaks onto nrc campus almsot every morning with pastries.

Most of the time, he hides his wings and antennas due to being bullied for them in the past. An often would get into scraps. before he met Geo when they were 8 . He really only shows them around people he trust.

(I like shipping him with Sebek cause I think they would be cute and  understand each other while having different experiences and views.( He's also my favorite, and I want him to be happy)

[ghosttrainstation]

Now I have 2 lads

[ghosttrainstation]

Just saw some spoilers about the equestrian club looking like princes on magicam, and made me think of my earlier magicam posts.

So here be mor silly snippet photo ideas

Sebek, after training in the morning, hair ruffled and wipeing away a smudge of dirt from his face, practice weapon still in hand. The early sun behind him catching in the morning dew on the leaves and grass around him. Lad looking like a knight that just walked out of a fantasy novel.

A photo in one of the hallways of Deuce proudly showing off a good score on a test he studied hard for. It's hard to tell which is brighter the light from the window or his beaming smile. With a slightly out of view grumbling Ace trying to hide his results.

A photo of epel mid turn and shout. Eyes burning with fury. Hair beautifully framing his face in the spin around. One of the few photos with a caption "help he's speaking country and I don't understand what he's saying!"

A snapshot of Ortho and Jack in the green house. Jack is watering a project laughing brightly as ortho is using a hose to make a rainbow merrily talking about light and prisms while asking Jack more about succulents.

A group photo held on one of those selfie stick things ( given to Yuu by cater) and their just smiling grim on their shoulder lol proud. As the other first years are clustered around them. Ace and Deuce standing right behind Yuu with matching grins. While Epel and Jack stand to the right. Jack with a small smirk , and Epel caught mid laugh look to the other side of Yuu. Meanwhile, on the left side of Yuu, it's just Ortho pushing Sebek into the group. Ortho is absolutely beaming, and Sebek is in the middle of and embarrassed shout but otherwise not putting up much of a fight to being included.

[ghosttrainstation]

This is in regards to a previous post of mine involving Yuu posting photos of the other first years on magicam.

Who are most the followers?

(Probably just a bunch of random people.)

But it would be funny if like a majority of them were like from royal sword academy. Friendship and a tight-knit group that wholly trusts each other and are pretty? You can't tell me that RSA( the disney Prince School) students wouldn't eat that shit up.

Or, like maybe a portion being the delinquents Deuce used to vibe with. The first recognized pic gets a mocking jeer. But each glance and following pic. Makes them smile. Makes them happy for his achievements. Happy for each step on turning his life around. Maybe, maybe they could as well. And even if not whos gonna get on their case for enjoying the photos of Deuce+friends and their dumb endearing smiles.

[ghosttrainstation]

What if like some candid photos of the first years go viral.

So say Yuu once they get an actual phone ( probably form cater) and sets up a magicam account. Not really thinking about it, they just take photos of their friends out of habit cause they are used to doing so with the ghost camera.

And like it's just an after practice photo of Jack and Deuce. The light hitting just right behind them to make it seem like a halo behind their heads.

A photo of eple carving an apple under a tree wearing a flower crown. As ortho is picking and weaving another one beside him. Both at peace and illuminated by sun beams through the leaves.

A after class photo of Ace and Grim smugly coming up with a prank. Their grins shining with joy.

A photo of sebek tucked away in a little corner of the library reading a book. The light catching the dust in the air as he's to focused on the novel.

One not taken by Yuu but of Yuu cause their friends took their phone in a joking manner. And now it's of them smiling, reaching out mid laugh. Light and joy shining in their eyes

And then the photos just take off on magicam. They're natural not planed but show off wonderful qualities of each other, of friends being friends. It doesn't help all of said friends are very pretty(adorable in orthos case). And Yuu doesnt even register when their follower count goes up and up(they stoped paying attention once their friends followed them.) They just keep posting the photos cause it makes them happy. To have something to leave memories behind, just in case Crowley actually sends them back one day.

That They Were Here. They Loved. And They Were Loved.

[orionbeltproductions]

Imagine a cute photo of the sleep overs the candles illuminating there faces and face masks (from one of your other stories) to them going to class the light coming through the large windows just making there smiles all the brighter

My Shayla’s 😭

[ghosttrainstation]

I feel like most of Night Raven doesn't know about yuu's account. And don't really care cause that's the weird magicless kid, ain't it? Or just don't know yet about it.

Like cater knows, but he literally helps Yuu set up their account and was their first mutual on the thing

It hurts his soul seeing the success of Yuu's account and them not caring about possible fame.

Tho their are photo ls of him on yuus account. Like one of him just sitting upside down in a chair as he's on his phone giggling at some post online.

Another who is probably aware ( and very early on) is surprisingly Malleus. He and Yuu are hanging out during his culb time when he hears a soft click. He would probably be briefly upset that they took it without permission, and his guard was down so much. Until they say why they took it. Telling him if he wants it will never be posted and can be deleted now if he wishes. Their friends' comfort is more important to them than some photo. But also asking if they could send it to sebek first if only to calm his worries about his location so he doesn't seach for him in the rain. After hearing Yuu's minor fear of one day being gone and having no memories to keep for them self and their friends. Malleus let's them keep the photo. Post it even, but only if his child of man shares their photos with him. They help him make an account the way cater showed them. Yuu gets a new mutual. A user by either Hornton or GargoyleAdmier.

Both are unaware of magicam losing its shit over a photo of Malleus.

It's him crouched beside one of ramshackles gargoyles umbrella in hand shielding both him and it from the rain. Green fireflies illuminate the seen as Malleus tho giving off a regal no less elegant vibe. Can only be described as looking so gentle. So fond and caring next to the statue.

Magicam was never prepared for the beautifully terrifying prince of Briar Valley, Malleus Draconia, to look so at peace.

[ghosttrainstation]

What if like some candid photos of the first years go viral.

So say Yuu once they get an actual phone ( probably form cater) and sets up a magicam account. Not really thinking about it, they just take photos of their friends out of habit cause they are used to doing so with the ghost camera.

And like it's just an after practice photo of Jack and Deuce. The light hitting just right behind them to make it seem like a halo behind their heads.

A photo of eple carving an apple under a tree wearing a flower crown. As ortho is picking and weaving another one beside him. Both at peace and illuminated by sun beams through the leaves.

A after class photo of Ace and Grim smugly coming up with a prank. Their grins shining with joy.

A photo of sebek tucked away in a little corner of the library reading a book. The light catching the dust in the air as he's to focused on the novel.

One not taken by Yuu but of Yuu cause their friends took their phone in a joking manner. And now it's of them smiling, reaching out mid laugh. Light and joy shining in their eyes

And then the photos just take off on magicam. They're natural not planed but show off wonderful qualities of each other, of friends being friends. It doesn't help all of said friends are very pretty(adorable in orthos case). And Yuu doesnt even register when their follower count goes up and up(they stoped paying attention once their friends followed them.) They just keep posting the photos cause it makes them happy. To have something to leave memories behind, just in case Crowley actually sends them back one day.

That They Were Here. They Loved. And They Were Loved.

[ghosttrainstation]

I have acquired a lad.

[crystalrabbit246912]

Trust (And How The First-Years Have It And Don't)

Ace puts his back to Deuce when talking to Cater and Trey, and it's a simple thing that they almost don't notice, but they realize that he hasn't turned his back to them since they stood by and did nothing when Riddle ordered them to be thrown out before his Overblot.

Deuce puts his back to Jack when he approached Riddle asking for help with his homework and Riddle realized that Jack is watching out to make sure that Riddle doesn't collar Deuce without good reason again.

Jack puts his back to Epel when he approaches Leona and Ruggie for permission to go to a first-year sleepover and the two of them realize that that Epel's making sure that they don't do anything like they talked about when Jack overheard them talking about their plan.

Epel puts his back to Ortho when he goes up to Vil and tells him- not asking, telling him- that he's joining the sleepover and Vil realizes that both of their eyes are watching, both for Rook and for any more poisonous gas.

Ortho puts his back to Sebek when talking to Idia through his door and Idia, watching through the security cameras, realizes that Sebek is making sure that they won't be attacked from behind or jumped by any technology.

Sebek puts his back to Yuu when he approaches Lilia and Malleus for permission to join the sleepover and the two of them realize that the both of them are grounding each other and ensuring that they're actually awake.

Yuu puts their back to Ace whenever they speak to any of their upperclassmen, trusting that Ace and the other freshmen won't hurt them like the others, won't leave scars on their skin and mind, won't leave red and black hanging in their vision.

Somewhere along the way, the upperclassmen realize that their first-years have learned both how to trust and not trust anymore. And they don't trust in obvious ways, in not letting someone into their blind spots, in not taking anything they hand them, in not meeting their eyes or speaking what they really think.

But they've also learned how to trust in quiet ways, in the little things. In the way they smile true smiles at each other, in the way that they grab each other's hands without hesitation, in the way that each boundary is pushed to where it's safe before being gently released, nothing dangerous having been touched.

And their first-years have always been loud, but the distrust and the way that the upperclassmen never see their backs speaks volumes without a single word.

[ghosttrainstation]

It's the lead up to an equestrian competition, and yuu is doing some reading about history when they come across a book about knights and jousting. They specifically pay attention to the part about favors given to the knights, and they get an idea. They barrow the book from the library and text all the first years except sebek to meet up with them. It takes a minute for them all to get to Ramshackle, but once they do, yuu shows them the book and chapter about favors.  At first, Ace and Deuce vocalize the groups confusion on what this has to do with anything? Yuu brings up the competition and who's not there.  Realization is on all their faces. It takes very little convincing. It's a simple idea, and the plan is set.

They are making favors for their favorite knight to be.

  Ace and Deuce immediately go to Cater to find something. Ace trys to spin a story bout what they need help with, but Deuce stumbles on his words and ends up revealing the actual reason. Cater is delighted by the idea( and that they chose to come to him for it). He searchs magicam for them and brings up some that match their dorms aesthetic. They end up deciding on a cute black ribbon with the card suits in red and white on it.

  Ortho cross references several sources  and comes up with multiple ideas. He asks Idia to choose between the options without giving much context until he asks to order the chosen option. Idia gives a smirk and tells Ortho that his moral buff item is gonna be the best of them. He gets a black false leather bracelet with blue studs(made with fae safe metal)

  Jack stops by the school store and picks up some cording in familur colors before heading back to his dorm. He has a tutorial video up when Ruggie walks in. Noticing what Jack is working on, he chills nearby and gives a few tidbits on how the thing is turning out. In the end, Jack makes a fairly nice dark brown and yellow braided cord bracelet.

  Epel is struggling to come up with something when he begrudgingly goes to Vil for advice. If anyone knows what a good favor for a knight would be, it would be him. Vil is quite happy to help even if it doesn't show. With his help, Epel gets a fancy purple ribbon embellished with golden apples.

  Yuu doesn't have much to work with or the funds to go out and buy something. But they have become pretty good with their hands.(it's been a big help since they learned to sew) With a little bit of guidance from the ramshackle ghost and cheer on from grim yuu embroiders a simple handkerchief with little blue flames and ghosts in the corner. Satisfied with their work, all that's left is to wait for the day of the competition.

  It's the day, and Sebek is preparing  for the competition. He and the other NRC competitors glance toward the RSA team getting lots of trinkets from fans before the match starts. It's obvious that RSA is popular. But sebek approached by the other first years before it starts. Before he can even shout at them, Ortho is the first to offer his favor. The others follow suit. Yuu is the last to give him theirs, gently tying it on his wrist. Sebek is fighting back tears with each one. He is someone favorite competitor. His companions(totally friends) gave him a knightly favor. Along with encouraging him to "do his best" and "kick some prissy princes ass."

                     They Believe In Him.

When it's his turn. Sebek gives his all in the competition, and then some. Riding like a knight on a battlefield. He ends up with perfect and near-perfect scores on everything. He wins the competition. For once, if not the first time, NCR won an equestrian competition against RSA. By a first year, no less. But the cheers of the team don't nearly sound as nice as the ones that have their favors displayed proudly on his wrists. The barely there weight of them sends warmth and pride blossoming in his chest.

[ghosttrainstation]

So like Epel very much dislikes the skin care routine forced upon him by Vil right? But like what if he got the other first years to join him on it.

Like it starts with yuu, they don't really have much and its easy to ask them if they want to try some of the stuff. But it continues like maybe once a week type thing and they just chat and laugh together over dumb shit. Maybe dress grim in some pretty bows.

The next to join in is Jack. He grew up with vil and is pretty good about taking care of himself. He also shows eple you can be buff and still enjoy the stuff.

Duce follows afterwards unsure at first. he kinda learned a bit during the sdc. But actually starts to enjoy the routine. He asks about what products do what and takes notes. He thinks about which ones him mom might like. And helps him to feel a bit further from the delinquent he used to be. It's also when they start to use the meet up as a impromptu study time.

Surprisingly Sebek is the next to join in and probably see the first invite as mocking him but after being explained, calms down a genuinely considers it. He eventually relents under the premise that as a retainer he should know more about taking care of him self. He actually gets more out of these meet ups them he would like to admit. He already is used to his own routine with moisturizer but takes to learning the different products and how to get better results. (He won't admit to how much being included with out expectations and acceptance makes him happy.) The group starts having some healthy snacks while hanging out each week. And if he wears his hair down around them nobody makes a comment.

Ortho joins in despite not needing any at all is happy to just spend time with them. And is overjoyed when the group starts bringing nail polish. Just so he could be involved in some way. Occasionally they forgot to remove the nail polish leading to an upgrade that mimics what would be nails.(a cosmetic mod Idia reasons)

Ace is the last to join practicly gets dragged to the group one of the meetings and trys to joke his way out but ends up sat in a chair with a face mask and hair held back with one of those scrunchie headband things. A disgruntled look on his face unwilling to admit he likes feeling a bit pampered.

In the end, Epel still hates those skin care routines, but looking at his friends also in face masks. Ace is trying to smear some kind of lotion on Deuce. Jack and Ortho laugh at them while Jack paints the equivalent of orthos nails. Sebek watching the seen with an amused smile book in hand Yuu sitting beside him grooming Grim with a cat brush as the gremlin munches on an apple slice. The stress and tension from their shoulders are nearly gone in a brief peaceful moment of a group self care and study session. That maybe, just maybe these self care routines aren't too bad, maybe even tolerable(enjoyable) when with them. If just to see them all at some semblance of being ok.

[ghosttrainstation]

Its around the joining of Deuce that Vil takes notice. Epel has been complaining less about the routines and needs more of the items. Replaceing product more and more often. He is on his way to confront epel on excessive use of products and how that is horrible on his skin and that you simply can not load up in hopes to ignore it later. Only to stumble upon the seen of the 4+cat with their hair held back. Jack showing Epel and Grim some warm up stretches to help get ready for magishift, and Yuu sitting on the bed with Deuce explaining some homework. He silently observes for a moment before heading back to his own room. Deciding to address it later once the others leave. Setting up an increase for the needed materials and a list of recommendations for other self care items. Keeping the seen of them all smiling upon reading the list to himself. ( it's nice tonsee the potatoes taking care of themselves)

Let's face it Rook probably knew as soon as they started the habit with 2 and each first year that joined following. He definitely smiles about it, seeing the beauty in this blossoming friendship. It's nice to see them all smile.

Idia caught on the moment the group started using nail polish. He would ask Ortho about it and get a happy info dump. Seeing his little brother so happy to be included it was a no brainer that a cosmetic mod was a needed upgrade. Tho he probably won't be joining the weekly hang out with orthos friends despite him asking. To many extroverts for his poor gamer heart.

Leona finds out early on but doesnt think much on it and leaves them be. Dont ask questions about the products from Ivory Springs. He has nothing to do with it. (He suppies them to vil to make sure they get to the freshmen)

Ruggie finds out when looking for Leona at pomfiore. Oddly enough he's been taking more naps in their gardens as of late for some reason even tho Rook is in this area. He hears Jack's laugh and chooses to investigate. He sees him with his friends. Ruggie laughs to himself with a smile before going back to looking for Leona. He finds him nearby under a tree. He swears the man is such a cat at times but will probably chill beside him for a bit. He did search for a while after all.

Riddle and Trey are both vaguely aware when deuce tells them he's going to a weekly study group. Riddle is quite happy he's taking initiative to better his grades and trey offers a few pastries for it. Both don't think much about it at first. It isn't until Ace gets dragged along to it they witness theses hangouts. It's a Friday evening and Riddle needs to talk to one of the adeuce duo and goes searching for them with trey. The eventually find both Ace is goofing off with epel and Deuce is confused over some reading that Jack is helping him with. It's a quick decision from the both to talk to their freshmen later. The freshmen slowly start having more sweets at the meet up. Trey assures them it's no he just baked more than he intended.

Cater stumbles upon them by complet accident. He looking around pomfiore for a good place for a photo shoot for magi cam. When looking around he spots them. His favorite freshies and their friends. They are smiling and laughing. He silently takes a few pics. Not for magicam, but for himself. It's nice to see them happy. To see them drop the guard they've crafted over the school year.

Lilla finds out from Cater. It's the end of the music club, and kalam has already left for the day when Cater asks him why he didn't tell him their freshies were such adorable friends. Que Lillas confusion and him asking what he means. And cater show him the photos he took. And oh. Sebek looks so happy in those. He's leaning on deuce laughing with his eyes closed. Responding to an unknown joke that seems to have originated from epel based on the photos. And ow. Lilla doesn't think he's ever seen sebek without tension straining his shoulder. Never thought they were always tense until now, seeing the difference. Lilla asks cater for a copy of the photos. He's so right that they are adorable friends. (How can he go about getting sebek to smile like that?)

Both Silver and Malleus find out from Lilla. They hear his rambling about how to get sebek to smile. And when Lilla asks, he shows him the photos, and both are surprised. Because since when did sebek go to weekly meet ups. Sebek keeps a routine schedule they thought they knew. But also when was the last time sebek willing let his hair down? Malleus couldn't tell you, and the closest silver can remember is when they first started training together. Oh. Just how much have they missed? Both of them fully join Lilla in trying to figure out how to spend more time with sebek. None of the 3 say anything to anyone else if they stop by to see those meet ups. (How can they get sebek to smile without the weight that always seems to be on his shoulders now that they notice?)

[orionbeltproductions]

When you call his liege hornton

You know a game obsession is loud when your making memes with friends (drawn by me caption by friend!

[ghosttrainstation]

Indeed a silly little guy

[ghosttrainstation]

So like Epel very much dislikes the skin care routine forced upon him by Vil right? But like what if he got the other first years to join him on it.

Like it starts with yuu, they don't really have much and its easy to ask them if they want to try some of the stuff. But it continues like maybe once a week type thing and they just chat and laugh together over dumb shit. Maybe dress grim in some pretty bows.

The next to join in is Jack. He grew up with vil and is pretty good about taking care of himself. He also shows eple you can be buff and still enjoy the stuff.

Duce follows afterwards unsure at first. he kinda learned a bit during the sdc. But actually starts to enjoy the routine. He asks about what products do what and takes notes. He thinks about which ones him mom might like. And helps him to feel a bit further from the delinquent he used to be. It's also when they start to use the meet up as a impromptu study time.

Surprisingly Sebek is the next to join in and probably see the first invite as mocking him but after being explained, calms down a genuinely considers it. He eventually relents under the premise that as a retainer he should know more about taking care of him self. He actually gets more out of these meet ups them he would like to admit. He already is used to his own routine with moisturizer but takes to learning the different products and how to get better results. (He won't admit to how much being included with out expectations and acceptance makes him happy.) The group starts having some healthy snacks while hanging out each week. And if he wears his hair down around them nobody makes a comment.

Ortho joins in despite not needing any at all is happy to just spend time with them. And is overjoyed when the group starts bringing nail polish. Just so he could be involved in some way. Occasionally they forgot to remove the nail polish leading to an upgrade that mimics what would be nails.(a cosmetic mod Idia reasons)

Ace is the last to join practicly gets dragged to the group one of the meetings and trys to joke his way out but ends up sat in a chair with a face mask and hair held back with one of those scrunchie headband things. A disgruntled look on his face unwilling to admit he likes feeling a bit pampered.

In the end, Epel still hates those skin care routines, but looking at his friends also in face masks. Ace is trying to smear some kind of lotion on Deuce. Jack and Ortho laugh at them while Jack paints the equivalent of orthos nails. Sebek watching the seen with an amused smile book in hand Yuu sitting beside him grooming Grim with a cat brush as the gremlin munches on an apple slice. The stress and tension from their shoulders are nearly gone in a brief peaceful moment of a group self care and study session. That maybe, just maybe these self care routines aren't too bad, maybe even tolerable(enjoyable) when with them. If just to see them all at some semblance of being ok.

[ghosttrainstation]

Small headcanon - you know how in a lot of folklore fae/fair folk really like sweets, especially milk, cream, sugar, and honey.

So, like being half fae, Sebek likes sweets. Like he has a major sweet tooth. That he just doesn't talk about and trys to ignore out of embarrassment. But quietly won't say no if offered a treat by someone he cares about.

[sebek-zigbolt]

+

I mean its not rlly a hc he canonically has a sweet tooth and is shy about it isdhoaydsds, here you go

[ghosttrainstation]

Thank you for letting me know. It makes me happy to know it is not just a silly thought in my head

[ghosttrainstation]

Small headcanon - you know how in a lot of folklore fae/fair folk really like sweets, especially milk, cream, sugar, and honey.

So, like being half fae, Sebek likes sweets. Like he has a major sweet tooth. That he just doesn't talk about and trys to ignore out of embarrassment. But quietly won't say no if offered a treat by someone he cares about.

[ghosttrainstation]

Little idea thats been bopping around in my head.

Sebek gets really cold really easily, and other first years take note and help him out. They bring him warm drinks/food, blankets, knitted clothes, etc.... especially during winter and noticing that Diasomnia is probably the coldest dorm being an unheated castle + cloudy. With a bit of angst being the Dia 3 not really noticing due to being more used to and less sensitive to cold in general + sebek trying to appear strong in front of them while struggling. Just assuming he needs to tolerate it and be stronger.

Like imagine

Ace and Deuce expand his tea options and inviting him over for pastries with the tea parties.

Jack inviting to savanaclaw to work out know darn well how warm his dorm is being based on the savanah. Or just on morning runs together.

Epel with the knitted blankets, sweaters, and scarves from the old folks in harveston. Lots of knowledge on how to deal with the cold. Also, warm apple cider anyone.

Ortho chilling around him asking questions while acting like a space heater or bringing him heated blankets to "test out."

Yuu inviting him over to Ramshackle to study despite it being one of the cooler dorms (still warmer than diasomnia) just chilling on the couch in front of the fire place. Books on the table or in hand, blankets wrapped around themselves, and warm mugs of milk with honey and cinnamon. Grim probably just curled up on someone's lap radiating a calming purr.

Maybe luring him into a sleepover that ends with a big cuddle pile to keep warm and ward off nightmares.(the overblots definitely left plenty of trauma on all of them)

Just the first years knowing there's a problem and helping in quiet little ways and showing they care for each other.