Reading that bit about Evelyn snapping back at kids making fun of MC growing up makes me wonder, how would the ROs act in such a situation (someone making fun of or looking down on MC's perceived deafness/muteness when MC "can't hear them")?
Calliope would snap back, incredibly loud and incredibly angry. She’d also punch them. It may be a weak punch and only reach mid stomach, but it’s the thought that counts.
Corinne would give them such a tongue lashing! But she would do it without emotion and in such a condescending way that they’d feel utterly humiliated and repentant.
Vicente shrugs and says, “Pretty uninspired final words, but suit yourself.”
He draws his rapier. Then the main gauche. Then he’d walk menacingly toward them, silent and glaring, not stopping till the perpetrator has pissed themselves or fled town.
Bayram would very loudly insult them right back, acting like he didn’t know they were there. If they get angry he’d very genuinely respond. “Oh, my apologies. I thought you were incapable of thinking.”
Tellus would pull out his rifle and tell them they better start running, far and fast. He’s got hearing enough for the both of you and even better eyesight.