Platonic Twisted Wonderland Adult Fem MC with Leona, Malleus, and Sebek
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In this part, I have Leona, Malleus, and Sebek. I am going to add Cater and Silver (I know I keep promising him, I am so sorry!) for the next part! These HCs just take a bit of time, so I apologize for the delay.
-> Riddle, Ruggie, and Jamil here.
-> Floyd, Jade, Epel, and Idia here.
-> Cater, Silver, and Crewel here.
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Warning: I have not finished Book 7, so I might be getting some information about Diasomnia wrong.
The classic Leona initial impression goes like this: you step on his tail, you’re like what the fuck is this? And then go “I apologize for my actions, whatever led me to this exact moment, I'm so sorry you have to be looking like that.” By this point, you haven’t really interacted with the beastmen or nonhumans of this universe, so seeing a lion's tail was a bit jarring. Personally, I haven't ever seen a fic that explored an MC who was terrified to see someone with animal ears and a tail. Let’s be honest, you would be scared too.
Leona is still pissed that you stepped on his tail, but you did apologize, you did add that weird comment at the end, so he’s still annoyed with you. Luckily, you are a woman, so you are given slightly more grace for your actions.
Ruggie comes in and tries to break up this fight (?), but then he realizes the two of you are being civil, so it is unnecessary. This is also your first interaction with the hyena-hybrid, so seeing Ruggie’s tail and ears freaks you out even further. You then proceed to walk away and decide it’s best to take a nap (or have a drink).
Leona grew up being neglected by his family and the others around him. So he has some deeply rooted insecurities and attachment issues. We can also see that he has most likely developed depression based on his outward symptoms, such as being tired all the time, sleeping constantly, lack of motivation, skipping class, etc. Due to this, he is reluctant to be vulnerable with another because of the neglect he experienced.
From all of the information we are given, Falena didn’t have any negative feelings towards his brother. In fact, he seems to really care about him. This is comparable to Kalim and Jamil’s relationship, where Kalim genuinely did not mean to hurt Jamil and does care for him. There is only so much Falena could do; they have a ten-year age gap, and he was likely busy preparing to become king after their sick father. Considering how he describes his brother as carefree and cheerful, he would benefit most from someone who contrasts those traits. MC doesn’t have to be extremely nihilistic, but rather be someone more responsible and careful. Your MC could have any job, but let’s say she was in the corporate world, she has job responsibilities, emails, rent, taxes, etc. Stuff that is very different from royal responsibilities.
I could see him really vibing with an older MC that is either punk, goth, grunge, or emo. My reasoning would be that he sees the style/attitude as going against the ‘system,’ something he despises or blames for constantly being compared to his brother. You don’t even need to have the fashion style; it is more of how you view life in general.
He is NOT going to admit he finds you cool for it, though. But maybe if you look closely at the twitch of his lips or the way his tail is swaying when you speak, you might notice.
Bonus points also if you like to play chess. He is going to bother the hell out of you to play him. And now you are getting those GamePigeon chess message requests.
To be honest, you are not really getting close to him until after Book 2, which is the same time you are becoming close with Ruggie. Which, let’s be real, is super chaotic. Jade and Floyd are their own beasts, but these two take annoying to another level. I really feel like people don’t talk about Leona’s rage-baiting skills enough. If you are unaware, just read any vignette/story where Leona interacts with Idia or Jamil. You will understand what I am talking about.
So, considering this timeline, the twins and Azul get to face you and your two new younger brothers. The bickering and bullshit that happens in this Book increases tenfold now. Ruggie stealing Leona’s jewelry while you’re staying in his room turns into a tackle over who gets to keep it. Oh, you thought MC is going to be a good person just because she’s a responsible adult? You are dead wrong. She is stealing anything she can get her hands on.
In all seriousness, sharing the bed with Leona and Grim is a whole ordeal. Grim talks in his sleep, and Leona is dead weight on top of you. He is basically a giant cat, and once he sleeps on top of you, you cannot move. And to make it worse, he will be in a terrible mood if you wake him up to go to the bathroom or get a drink.
The scene where you and Grim threaten to bang pots and pans outside his room if he doesn’t help you fight Azul only adds to the sibling behavior.
Emotionally, he is probably the most closed-off character you can get in this series. You REALLY have to look deeper into his actions; you cannot just take his words at face value. Because of this, his attachment takes much longer than any of the others.
Jack needs a break. Please give the poor kid a break. He sometimes benefits from you being there (Leona and Ruggie will sometimes be on their best behavior), but more often than not, they are worse. How did you get Leona to start ignoring responsibilities MORE? Ruggie keeps stealing things for you (from Leona, Mostro Lounge, Kalim, unknown sources?). And now Jack is getting a headache from all this nonsense. It is comical that Jack acts more like the housewarden than his upperclassmen at times. The one time Jack appreciates you being there is when Savanaclaw has a match. Has he ever seen those two look this hyped to play Spelldrive?
Riddle also finds this a bit of a nightmare. He already did not like the twins having a sudden interest in you, but Leona? Okay, well, maybe Floyd is worse in Riddle’s view, but Leona is also a pain in the neck for the housewarden. Especially because he views MC as a mother-figure, now he has to fight for your attention from a lion who needs Prozac.
Much later, when you get closer to Epel, both Leona and Epel don’t mind the others’ attachment. It just makes you more likely to get dragged to their practice now that three of them want to see you watch them.
Leona is physically clingy and has no shame. This could be him napping on your shoulder or lap, or better yet, him physically picking you up for said nap. His special talent is sleeping within three seconds, so good luck getting him off of you.
Financially, he will give you stuff, but not in the way you think. He gifts you the same way he does with Ruggie, unpredictably, indirectly, and with things he just doesn’t need himself. For instance, he doesn’t use this designer bag anymore: you take it. Or he’s ordering takeout, add your meal, but you have to pick it up.
Oh God, where do I start with this mess of an attachment? Just like the main story, he meets you in the middle of Book 2 during a late-night walk. You naturally act like it’s totally normal to interact with a strange, tall man (with horns?) in the middle of the dead night because by this point, what bullshit didn’t happen to you?
Malleus LOVES that you treat him like he’s a normal person. In fact, unlike Leona, he becomes attached to you rather quickly. Even though your lack of fear might be the lack of sleep/how much you think this is a fever dream.
Oh yeah this man is clingy. So fucking clingy that he is surpassing Riddle levels. Maybe not physically, but he is constantly showing up outside your dorm for even the hope that you will be there. He is also showering you with gifts; by this point, he might be your biggest donor. Ask him to set up a GoFundMe for you so you can get a dishwasher for Ramshackle next! Though I do not think he could even get on that website, so maybe just ask Idia…
Malleus wasn’t neglected like Leona because he had Lilia, but he definitely had the royal pressures. He, even more so as he is inheriting the crown (ouch, Leona I am so sorry). As such, you can imagine the loss of a normal childhood. Lilia was trying his best, but there was not much you could do for a child predestined to inherit the throne.
Yes, he is technically older than you by many years, but Malleus can be very childish at times. He grew up in isolation; he lacks the proper social cues that the average person has. So… amusement parks and aquariums part 2!
You are seriously taking this grown ass 6’7 (I wish I was joking) man to the amusement park. And he is ecstatic! If you ignore the fact that everyone is staring at you two, and that you might not be able to go on some rides because his horns are too big.
To start off, you are meeting him in private and still calling him ‘Horton’ (he is very amused by this). So it takes a while for others to know about your relationship. It is not until Book 5 that it is revealed to anyone else that you know Malleus. Keep in mind this is in front of Jamil and Epel, in particular, who aren’t really happy about this revelation. Epel is more scared for you if anything (preceding Malleus’ reputation), while Jamil is more jealous. To Jamil, this is another rich person who has your attention, and we know how that goes.
The real issue is when Diasomnia and Leona find out about this. Lilia finds out first, rather quickly, and supports this relationship. He thinks it’s wonderful that Malleus found a friend/sister. Silver and Sebek find out within Book 7, and the reactions vary. Silver reacts much like his father, but Sebek is much more jealous and cautious. Lilia has to assure Sebek that this is good for the future king of Briar Valley to get him to calm down.
Leona is another story, however. You are close with that big lizard?! How dare you! He is upset, but it is a little hard to tell because he immediately shuts down emotionally. This feels more like a betrayal because of how he compares Malleus to his own older brother. As such, give him some space before you try to explain the situation. This is a touchy subject for him. And unlike Leona, Malleus is taking this as a competition. Well, Leona will eventually see this as a competition after he calms down.
If you gift Malleus anything and I mean anything, he will be preening over it. Much like Ruggie, these two REALLY appreciate gifts. For Malleus, though, it is more of the fact that you gave it to him. If you can knit, he will wear whatever you knit, no matter the weather or occasion. Now you have the dragon wearing a scarf in the middle of summer. If you paint him something, he hangs it up right away in his room and frames it. And don’t let anyone insult your gift, or he will be glaring at them for the entire day.
Phew, this is a lot. Honestly, I can see this attachment happening only after he finds out about you being close with his future king.
He does have two older siblings, though (a sister and brother), and Silver in a way. But what’s one more going to hurt?
He takes a long time to open up and become attached. Ultimately, most of his energy goes to Malleus and his training.
You have to have the patience of a saint to put up with him. Can you handle Sebek talking about Malleus for four hours straight, yes or no? If you can, then yay, he will be talking nonstop in your ear about Lord Malleus. If not, you have officially been upgraded to older sister.
Sometimes he does need someone to tell him to kindly shut up, and you will gladly be taking that role now.
Jokes aside, I can see him with a more humorous MC. Someone who knows how to mess with someone without taking it too far. Why? Because Sebek needs to learn how to relax and not take things so seriously all the time.
Unironically, please take him to an fair or somewhere that people can be loud. I don’t recommend somewhere like a movie theatre because I feel like he’s the type to loudly commentate during a movie.
Sebek enjoys a good water park. From my knowledge, he has never spoken about going to one, so I can see him taking it as a challenge. Like he’s going to beat you in the lazy river. Yes, the ride that is meant to be just lying in a tube while the water carries you is now turning into a race.
In your role as big sister, you are going to help him separate his identity from Lord Malleus. You can even ask Malleus to help with this. For instance, you asked Malleus to pretend to be on vacation with Lilia for a weekend (okay, maybe they actually went on vacation; Malleus has an excuse now to be gone for a bit). You made sure to say Lilia was with him because otherwise Sebek would have a heart attack about his Lord going on his own. Now you get to hang out with Sebek, without him thinking constantly about his knightly duties.
He really does need to be taught how to have fun. Specifically, how to just be a regular sixteen-year-old. He is constantly putting the pressures of adulthood onto himself, and having someone be there for him would help him grow tremendously.
I am so sorry, but he is the type to take you to the gym as a hangout. If you aren’t athletic, you can try to get around this though. Tell him you can time him or spot him during his reps, and he’ll leave you alone about that. But if you like going to the gym, he will gladly work out with you. Be warned, he is very competitive. If you don’t want to deal with his constant one-upping, bring Silver with you. Silver doesn’t mind at all as long as he isn’t busy.
Sebek did notice that you hung out around Riddle during equestrian club and during class with Epel, a fellow first-year. Deep down, Sebek really respects Riddle (even though he’s a human), so he’s okay that the two of you are close. Surprisingly, he is okay with Epel and you being close too. He finds Epel’s apple carving abilities to be quite fascinating, so that just must mean the two of you have taste. After all, you have a great deal of respect for his master, so that must mean your sense of judgment is good as well. The one issue is when he finds out you’re close with Leona. The two of them don’t really see eye-to-eye, you could say…
Sebek can be clingy and protective; we literally see this with how he is with Malleus. I can see him following behind you after class, so much so that you have to literally tell him to stop following you. Be gentle, though he’s new to this whole ‘respecting a human’ thing. Oh, and if someone talks badly about you in front of him, they will get an earful. This is shockingly effective as the other person will do anything just to get Sebek to stop talking, including apologizing to you.
Thank you for reading. Let me know any suggestions or requests for the next part!