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Updated Silver Facts Part 47: Silver and Idia (pt1)

According to Silver, Idia always gets flustered around him: we see them interact in a vignette where Idia compliments Silver’s “totally protagonist dialogue”, saying that he wishes he could say similarly cool things.

Silver encourages him to do so but Idia explains, “It only works when you say it.”

Idia happens upon Silver sleeping in the school’s courtyard and comments, “Wow, he’s seriously handsome. He looks like a prince when he’s sleeping.”

Idia insists he wasn’t watching Silver as he slept and again marvels at Silver’s ability to deliver “the most impassioned caping I’ve ever heard this side of a chat room”, telling Silver he is “so cool.”

Silver says that Idia’s tsum ran away the moment that it saw his face.

In a Glorious Masquerade voice line Idia says, “Silver looks so gallant no matter what he wears. Even this getup makes him look like some noble knight.”

In a parallel Glorious Masquerade voice line Silver says, “Idia mentioned that Fleur City had ‘extrovert energy.’ It's incredible the way he can pick up on things you can't see like that.”

Silver also says that Idia is intelligent, giving the example of Idia being able to concisely summarize what it was that he wanted to say during his birthday interview.

In a birthday vignette Silver says that he hardly ever saw any townsfolk when he was growing up and had no idea what their daily lives were like. Idia responds, “So you didn't have any contact other than your family? I can kinda relate to that.”

Silver invites Idia to join him and Sebek in training but Idia refuses, and again comments on Silver’s “whole dashing prince vibe.”

Silver and Sebek brute force their way into Ignihyde to kidnap Idia to Diasomnia for rehearsals of their Glorious Masquerade performance. Idia says that he will be upgrading their precision security system but

Lilia responds, “When someone tightens their defenses, we have but to increase our offensive force.”

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Updated Silver Facts Part 12: Facial Expressions (pt2)

While trying to learn how to make facial expressions that are able to portray his emotions Sebek appears and, upon understanding the situation, invites Silver to train with him the school’s courtyard, saying, “You need not engage in any absurd facial exercises, because that’s not what you actually need.”

Their practice fights attract a crowd that includes the gossiping students from Silver’s class, who are surprised to see Silver smile as he compliments Sebek on his progress: “I'm kind of stunned at how loud and emphatic he is with that freshman. I thought he was all cool and aloof!”

The students overhear Lilia and Malleus discussing Silver, with Lilia observing that Silver’s smile must come from how pleased he is that Sebek is showing so much growth. Malleus follows with, “Silver has always been so empathetic, sharing in others' joys and sorrows.” 

Lilia says that he conceals powerful emotions beneath his poker face but Malleus says, “I wouldn't say he actively conceals them, per se. I suspect he simply doesn't betray much emotion.”

Silver’s classmates are surprised by the thought that Silver actually does have feelings, telling him later that they never knew he was so cool.

Sebek explains this was all a part of his plan: “I figured if people saw you training, they'd never be able to call you expressionless.”

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Updated Silver Facts Part 1: Irafuwa (Facepalm Brigade) (pt1)

Silver tends to take what people to say to him very literally: when Silver assumes he and Malleus are friends, Leona says he must be dreaming. Silver responds, “In fact, I am very much awake," much to Leona’s annoyance.

A similarly annoyed Jamil encourages Silver to talk turning the Spectral Soiree event as “Talking to us might help you stay awake” and Silver responds, “That’s very considerate of you. I was actually getting a bit drowsy.”

Ruggie attempts to joke with Silver about teaching him to haggle should Silver “ever end up out on the street”, and Silver responds with “Thanks”. Ruggie explains he is supposed to say something like, “Me, living like a peasant? That’d never happen!”

When Silver presses Leona for information about Malleus, Leona lies about having seen him. Silver believes him without question.

Later Silver says Lilia would be overjoyed to learn that Malleus has made a friend. Leona again asks if he doesn’t listen to a word anyone says.

During Vargas Camp the Equestrian Team is able to earn a Vargas Badge thanks to Sebek’s efforts, but Silver compliments him on getting dried off and cleaning his clothes, instead, possibly in reference to Sebek’s labwear vignette where he failed to clean a stain.

After a dramatic call for vengeance during Beanfest (and a retelling of his childhood, befriending bears), Jack, Vil and Jamil marvel at how difficult it is to tell the difference between when Silver is joking and when he is being serious.

Silver seems unaware of Malleus “brimming with jealousy” while staring at Sebek in his ceremonial robes, saying, “He seems fine to me.”

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Updated Silver Facts Part 51: Compliments, Apologies, Thank-Yous

Idia comments on how often Silver compliments those around him, which we have seen happen many times: he compliments all members of the White Rabbit Fes group on their outfits, compliments Dylla’s cooking, the prefect when they try on a pair of glasses, and he flatters a craftfairy during Fairy Gala to the point that they are convinced to craft four valuable translators for him.

Jade interprets Silver’s flattery as a form of manipulation but Silver says he had only been speaking the truth: “The best way to reach mutual understanding is to treat others with sincerity.”

He also thanks Ortho for the spectacle he puts on during the show, and similarly compliments Idia for singing “incredibly well” during the Glorious Masquerade event.

When Jamil expresses an interest in studying the cultures of different lands to keep from unintentionally offending people (and to not be taken advantage of), Silver praises him for being so considerate and dedicated. He also assures Jamil that the deep red of his birthday bouquet  suits him.

When presented with a tsum version of Lilia, Silver says, “it is undeniably adorable,” and he compliments his own tsum on a picture that it takes on his phone.

Silver is often apologizing.

His insistence on apologizing for wrongdoing is possibly what saved the group during Fairy Gala IF: when their deception is revealed Silver explains the situation in detail to the Fairy Queen, apologizing repeatedly and insisting on taking full responsibility and the punishment alone, despite how he had been the only one of the group who spoke up against lying to the faeries at the start.

Silver is also often saying “thank you” and expressing appreciation in general.

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Updated Silver Facts Part 44: Protecting

Silver seems passionate about protecting others, saying that he has dreamed of being a knight who protects Lilia and Malleus since he was a child. 

He refuses to allow Ortho to go off by himself during Spectral Soiree due to the danger of whoever might be lurking nearby and when no one during Vargas Camp is willing to leave the fire to check on Jamil’s missing group, he goes alone to help them.

Silver also tries to save Riddle during Beanfest after their group is ambushed in a surprise attack.

During Spectral Soiree Silver asks Jamil to cover Jack in a blanket (“I didn’t bring a blanket with me. Neither did you, for that matter.”) and promises that they will make sure to avoid any vital organs when they resort to violence in order to exorcise him. 

When Deuce comments on how much fun he is having during the White Rabbit Fes event Silver responds, “Unfortunately trouble often finds its way into pleasant locales like this. We should be on guard,” and he comments that the heels of his Fairy Gala boots could “make useful weapons.”

When Rollo sets off a magic handkerchief souvenir in Fleur City Silver responds by tackling and covering the members of his group in order to protect them. 

When it is decided that someone will need to sacrifice themselves to the fire lotuses during Glorious Masquerade Silver is actually the first to volunteer, but Riddle interrupts.

Silver also volunteers himself (and Sebek) to clear a path through the dangerous flowers.

He says that even when he is dressed up, he is always prepared for emergencies.

Upon arriving in Idia’s dream in Book 7 one of the first thing Silver does is order Idia, Grim and the prefect to get behind him so that he may protect them from the darkness.

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Updated Silver Facts Part 54: Faeries

We learn much about faeries in the Twst universe from Silver, who explains that the fairies of the Fairy Gala are small, and live lives that are even more secluded from humans than Malleus and Lilia.

(Leona: “Basically, if you assume all fae are like that overgrown lizard, you've got another thing comin’.”)

Silver explains that diurnal faeries fear nocturnal fae like Sebek’s mother and grandfather, but he insists that “fae are very friendly” and “extremely kindhearted. Once you befriend one, they'll protect you to the very last. They're just a bit skittish and wary of strangers. So they're harsh with outsiders.”

Silver willingly joins the Fairy Gala group (unlike Ace and Jack, who were forced and tricked, respectively), saying that it is “a good opportunity to improve human and fae relations,” which he would like to facilitate.

(Ace: “Talk about wholesome... I can't believe we've got such a straight arrow at this school.”)

When they arrive at the venue Silver explains that they need to “keep the right mindset,” as their good faith will shine through if they are able to view the fairies as their kin.

Silver explains that different fae speak a number of different languages, with larger fairies requiring specialized translators to converse with smaller fairies at all.

(Silver himself cannot even speak with larger fairies despite Lilia’s attempts to teach him, as human ears have “a rather narrow hearing range compared to other animals.”)

Ortho is impressed by how Silver was able to acquire translators for the group and Silver explains, “If our plan fails, it will create long-lasting hostility between humans and fairies. That must never come to pass. I thought about what we'd need to ensure that everyone would all be happy together... and decided to focus on obtaining these.”

During the drama of the gala Silver explains that he has wished that fae and humans could live together ever since he was small: “Not just us, either. I've wished that all species could come together as one.”

This seems to be a sentiment that is shared by both of his fathers.

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Updated Silver Facts Part 52: Positivity

Silver can be very optimistic: when Epel expresses disappointment in how peaceful Deuce’s hometown is (“I was sorta hoping someone would pick a fight with us so I could send them packing”)

Silver says, “You'd hoped for a chance to protect your friends. Your sense of justice is inspiring, Epel.”

Ortho observes, “I'm not sure protecting us was the first thing on Epel Felmier's mind…”

When Sebek warns Silver to not stain his clothing as a self-respecting disciple of Lilia’s Silver explains, “That’s his way of encouraging me.”

Silver refuses to name a favorite flower, saying that “Each flower has its own charm.”

When Ruggie discovers a hat filled with coins on the ground in Fleur City he volunteers to pick it up, smiling as Idia says, “Somehow I doubt it'd make it back to its owner.”

Rollo is not amused by the insinuation that Ruggie was looking to steal and Silver assures him otherwise, insisting that Ruggie was going to return the hat to its owner.

Rollo explains the city watch that was formed to protect locals from “ill-mannered outsiders” and Silver agrees that it is a wonderful thing, saying, “When someone does something wrong, it's important to give them a chance to reflect on their mistakes.”

When Rollo attacks the city with magic-draining firelotuses the visiting NRC group expresses frustration with how helpless they have become and only Silver asks, “Why is Rollo so angry with mages? Or maybe I should ask what happened to make him feel this way?”

(Sebek: “How should we know? And why should we care?!”)

Malleus declares that he will not be satisfied until he can strike Rollo down and Sebek agrees, saying that they cannot leave until he grovels and begs for Malleus’ forgiveness. Silver follows with, “Agreed. We need to teach Rollo that what he's doing isn't right.”

When Malleus’ punishment for Rollo is revealed he explains his motivation is to make Rollo “spend the rest of (his) days racked with the fires of remorse” no matter what choice he makes and Silver follows with, “You've turned this into a matter of conscience for Rollo. What a brilliant decision.”

In a voice line Silver explains that he helped a lost child reunite with their parent during the festival, who thanked him profusely, but “anyone would've done the same, really…”

The NRC students manning the churros stall during Port Fest hold a competition to see which of the three flavors would sell out first that is compromised when Leona tells the group to start selling them in packs that include all three.

All three flavors then sell out simultaneously (Leona: “That stupid competition didn't even matter. It was way more important for us to sell out and close up shop”).

Kalim says that that meant all three groups were able to win first place and Silver says, “That must have been Leona's plan from the start.”

(Ace: “I'm pretty sure it wasn’t.”)

After stealing mirror fragments from ghosts during Spectral Soiree ("Silver: Jamil... It's wrong to take other people's things") Jamil says that they are not REALLY stealing, but borrowing, and reminds Silver that he is trying to save Malleus.

Silver responds, "Maybe the lesson there is that sometimes we have to make hard decisions for the greater good. Is that what you're trying to tell me, Jamil?"

After the conclusion of the event Rook summarizes the situation and observes how they had been quick to use brute force. Silver says, "It just goes to show, violence is never the answer. Wait! Was that what you two were trying to teach us all along?"

(Jamil: "How can you be so charitable? There's no way that's true!")

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Updated Silver Facts Part 48: Silver and Idia (pt2)

Idia struggles with being forced to sing at Noble Bell College and Silver encourages him to conquer his aversion, saying that he will be a better mage for it.

Ortho reveals that Idia isn’t actually averse to singing at all and Silver guesses that he must be feeling self-conscious, teaching him the secret to singing as it was taught to him by Lilia: looking at his reflection in water.

Silver says the trick has been passed down since olden times, and has helped him a lot. (Idia: “What are you even talking about? I literally don't know what that's supposed to accomplish.”)

When the reflection trick fails Silver decides that practice is their only option, and Idia should sing in front of them to build his confidence (Idia: “I DON'T WANNAAA!”)

Silver and Idia are grouped together in Fleur City, and when Idia becomes animated over the discovery of hand-crafted wood figures Silver says, “I'm glad Idia's enjoying himself. He's been so quiet, I was worried he might be feeling under the weather.”

After Malleus, Azul and Idia read Rollo’s diary Silver comments on how Idia has again become quiet, wondering what has affected him so much.

After hearing of Idia’s exploits with Rollo, Silver says that Idia deserves to celebrate his accomplishments. Ruggie suggests and air toss and both Silver and Sebek agree, with Silver encouraging Sebek to lift Idia’s legs. (Idia is spared by Malleus hurrying the group along.)

Idia is still resistant to having to sing at the social, saying that assuming one’s own voice is a gift is “kinda presumptuous,” he could never be that optimistic, and it would be better for all of them if he sat out the performance so as not to make things harder for the rest of the group.

Silver interrupts Idia and Sebek’s argument to ask why it is that Idia must constantly put himself down, saying, “I know that sometimes being pessimistic can make you feel better, but that doesn't mean you should talk that way all the time. Eventually, those dark thoughts will negatively impact your behavior and your future!”

Idia says he is weirded out by SIlver’s lecture (“I literally told you guys I couldn't be a lead singer”) and Silver reveals that he knows that Idia has actually been practicing daily, in secret from the rest of the group: “It's not about whether the song is a success or not. The important thing is that we all banded together to sing with one voice.”

Silver assures him, “People believe in you. And not just Ortho. Malleus, Azul, and everyone here... myself included, of course.”

Sebek comments on how rare it is to see Silver so talkative and Idia responds, “who has a motivational speech ready to go at the drop of a hat? Diasomnia gets a mega-yikes from me.”

Silver goes to Idia after the performance to compliment him again, saying, “What I said before didn't fully convey how I felt. I wanted to share my thoughts in greater depth.”

Silver apologizes for the presumptuousness of his speech, as he just wanted to encourage him, but then “the rest sort of…happened.”

Silver says that Idia put on a wonderful show, and his voice has a kind quality to it: “I could feel how much you care.”