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Tenna would NEVER keep me up at one AM doing... Whatever the fuck he was doing with my mom
This is why he is CLEARLY SUPERIOR to the skele-BUM smh my head sans is a FRAUD
Literally stole Susie's line in his genocide fight too... Smh my head can't wait for chapter five to happen and Kris and Sans
I for one can't wait until Asgore goes rage mode in chapter five and fights sans and becomes the flower man trapped in asylum... Truly the Delta rune of all time...
(Was ranked 6th-most-popular-character on the jpn server in a combination of seven different character-ranking surveys held throughout 2021)
In Japanese, the spotted hyena (or laughing hyena) is called "Buchi Hyena", the word "hyena" itself being a borrowed term and "buchi" meaning "speckled" or "a mix of colors". According to the official Fan Book, "Ruggie" comes from either the word "rug" or perhaps from his "rugged life".
Ruggie will occasionally refer to the fact that he is a hyena in a self-depreciating way (“This place is so busy, he’s relying on a hyena like me to help”), which brings into question how he is used to being treated as a hyena beastman in his homeland of Sunset Savannah.
He sometimes works part-time at the Mostro Lounge in the Octavinelle dormitory where he excels extremely, acting in the role of floor manager, waiter, busboy and more in a card vignette to such efficiency that they are able to handle an overwhelming influx of customers that nearly forced Azul to close the cafe.
When Azul compliments his prowess Ruggie responds, “Compared to some others jobs I’ve had, this is a piece of cake”. He says he works at a restaurant at a beach resort during the summer, as a ski instructor in the winter, has job experience on a cruise ship, as a make-up artist and also sells mandragora to the school’s ghosts.
Ruggie gets along well with Azul. They both dislike losing money and insist on being compensated for anything and everything they do, and they both dislike feeling indebted to anyone (when Ruggie forgets to bring Leona’s wallet to the school store on an errand Silver offers to lend him what he needs, but Ruggie refuses, opting to haggle with Sam instead. When Silver compliments him on his haggling abilities Ruggie says “If you ever end up out on the street, I can teach you the art of the deal”).
Another side-job of Ruggie’s is looking out for Leona (doing laundry, preparing meals and other day-to-day tasks) for which he is compensated as much as he asks for as Leona has no interest in money. He also has the freedom of charging purchases made at the school store to Leona’s account.
In his labwear vignette, Leona tosses his wallet at Ruggie so he can buy laundry detergent, saying “There’s plenty in there. Take what you need and keep the change”. Ruggie points out that all Leona has are large bills and he’s uncertain about keeping so much, and Leona tells him to not “get all hung up on the details”, insinuating that Leona seems to do what he can to look out for Ruggie’s finances in his own way without making it seem like charity.
When Ruggie first arrived at NRC he was unfamiliar with how he was supposed to study, as he had never had to do so before. He says that the only “education” he had, previously, was in “practical life skills”. As we know that he has been working since before he entered the school, it is seems that spent his childhood trying to earn money instead of going to classes.
In exchange for his doing chores for Leona, Leona tutored him, gave him study guides and old exams and taught him efficient study techniques. As a result his grades have moved him from the bottom of his class to the middle, and he has expressed surprise at his own improvement, not believing he was capable of it.
Ruggie wears Leona’s school uniforms, which are too large for him (his labwear clothes are also oversized, so it is possible that they were given to him as a gift as well). Ruggie claims that their difference in size was inevitable, given how different their diets and upbringing were, growing up. Ruggie says that he wishes he was taller sometimes, “but I bet that would come with extra eating expenses…” Ruggie says that he often receives things from Leona, keeping what he needs for himself and selling what he doesn’t.
In a homescreen line, Ruggie says that his necklace represents nature. "The red of the sun, the blue of the sky, the green of the earth…it reminds me of my hometown."l
Ruggie excels at animal linguistics, saying it “is a practical skill for the workforce, but knowledge of the past ain’t that useful” when Trein admonishes him for a low score on a history of magic mock test.
In order to gain an advantage on the test, Ruggie makes a deal with Lucius: Lucius sneaks away from Trein in exchange for tuna. When Ruggie returns Lucius to Trein and explains how he lost precious test-preparation time by saving Lucius from a rooftop, Trein tells him the parts of the textbook to be covered by the test out of gratitude.
Trein later goes to Ruggie for help with finding thirty rats that escaped from the Animal Linguistics class in exchange for nominating Ruggie for a prestigious Animal Linguistics Speech Contest. Ruggie agrees to help, as the contest would be an invaluable addition to his resume for future job-hunting.
Leona finds Ruggie struggling with the rats and says “You’re pretty nimble, a smooth talker and cautious, so you can handle just about anything by yourself”, but “you’re practically programmed to think like an underdog lackey. Try seeing it from a pack leader’s perspective”. Ruggie uses his advice to employ Lucius and Lucius’ “cat friends” to round up the rats, expressing gratitude for Leona’s help and reflecting on how he needs to use the resources he has on hand instead of always trying to do everything by himself.
Ruggie seems to have a good relationship with Lucius, who once guided him to a place where lots of dandelions were in bloom. Ruggie says he is "a very thoughtful cat".
Ruggie’s grandmother taught him how to cook, and he is often able to make do with whatever he has on hand. He is able to teach Jade how to use the same mountain vegetables to make three different dishes (in compensation for accidentally using Jade’s property, which he had thought belonged to the school) and Leona, who will complain of food served to him at the school and elsewhere, will tell Ruggie to “make whatever” when he is hungry, insinuating that Ruggie is an accomplished enough cook to meet the expectations of a literal prince.
Ruggie says his “mom joined the stars in the sky” right after she gave birth to him, while his father “went out to scrounge up some money one day and never came back”, so he was raised by his grandmother. Doughnuts are his favorite good because they are what she would make for him on his birthday in lieu of the birthday cake they couldn’t afford.
When asked what his most prized possession is he responds “money”, but when pressed he says it is the warthog piggy bank in his room. He found in the trash by a rich man's house and kept it after he was unable to find a buyer for it. Having grown to like it, he says he is thinking about buying it a friend: a meerkat bank from the same series.
In Chapter 5, he is happened upon while collecting wild dandelions to eat (dandelions are indeed an edible plant, even for humans). This leads to Rook referring to him as Monsieur Dandelion on JPN-server (pronounced Tanpopo), while Rook uses the French word for dandelion ("Dent de Lion") on NA, which literally means "the lion's teeth".
Ruggie loves gold, and when taking alchemy lessons he is excited to smelt gold and gems. Despite this, he has never once stolen from any of the precious gems or expensive objects strewn throughout Leona’s room, on personal principle.
There is a line in the Eng-server Beans Day event where Azul tells Ruggie, “You’re the vice-housewarden!” and Ruggie doesn’t deny it, but this is a mistranslation. The original line is “He is an underclassmen in your dorm!”.
However, he is depicted as aiding Leona by participating in the entrance ceremony, and is recognized by those around him as the unspoken number-two of Savannaclaw.
Before going on holiday, he always takes food that is about to expire from the cafeteria to share with his family and friends back home (according to him, people who can use magic are rare in the area where he was born and raised). He also seems to take good care of the local children, whom he references making flower crowns for when he was younger.
In his birthday vignette, he tells Jade about washing laundry in a tub with his feet as a child, as no one could afford a washing machine, and how the task would often turn into water-fights with the other children.
He is always certain to gift friends and acquaintances on their birthdays, with the ulterior motive of getting them to gift him on his birthday is response. "Many of the students at this school are rich, so the investment comes back many times over."
Floyd refers to him as “Kobanzame-chan" (a species of remora known as ‘sharksucker’), possibly in reference to how he is always attached to Leona.
Ruggie's unique magic is "Laugh With Me" (In Japanese: "Fool's Parade"), and it forces the person it is cast on to mimic Ruggie's own movements, essentially transforming them into a living puppet. He finds it difficult to control multiple people in this way simultaneously, however, even after taking a magic-enhancing potion that he received from Azul in Book 2.
It is possible that his unique magic itself was inspired by the hyenas forcing the buffalo stampede in Disney's "The Lion King", while the name, Laugh With Me, may have come from Scar's encouragement of the hyenas to obey him ("Stick with me, and you'll never go hungry again!")
Some great artists for Ruggie fan-art and more (SFW, no story spoilers)
Short comic about Ruggie’s birthday
Voice
Ruggie is voiced by Ichikawa Aoi (市川蒼) , whose other work includes Just Because! (2017), Darling In The Franxx (2018), Tsurune Kazemai Koukou Kyuudoubu (2018), Boogiepop And Others (2019), Bakugan: Battle Planet (2019), Magical Sempai (2019), number24 (2020), Tasogare Outfocus (2020), Plunderer (2020), Sonny Boy (2021), The Ancient Magus' Bride (2021), and Caligula2 (2021).
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Umehara Yuuichirou (梅原裕一郎) Birthday: March 8th, 1991
Leona's voice actor Umehara first became interested in voice acting after hearing Arago
The two of you sat there in a comfortable sort of silence. He was reading a book about fae, and you were doing schoolwork.
Suddenly, however, he stood.
"Tsunotarou—?" You asked. He moved towards your seat.
"May I kiss you?"
A gentleman, wasn't he? Malleus always did know how to say the most charming thing without even trying.
"Of course," you said. He nodded, chuckling lowly.
"Close your eyes, child of man," he whispered in your ear. You obliged, bracing for the inevitable explosion of emotions.
And then he licked your lips.
It was not a kiss, no. A kiss would imply your tongues at any point made contact. Rather, this was something different. You were deeply confused. What was he doing?
He pulled back, and you opened your eyes. He looked awfully proud of himself.
"What was that?" You asked, brow raised. "Was that supposed to be a kiss?"
Malleus looked at you confused, very much resembling a lizard, though the way he tilted his head reminded you more of a very sad puppy. Now you felt bad.
"Is that not how you humans kiss?" He asked. You fervently shook your head.
"What—?! No! That's not-" you sighed. "Here. I'll show you."
With a newfound resolution to show this foolish dragon the true implications of a kiss, you leaned towards him, pecking him on the lips. When you pulled away, you noticed he was dumbfounded.
"I take it you liked that?" You asked. He remained unmoving.
"Fascinating," he said at last. "For such a little action to feel so wonderous."
"Now that's a little far-"
"Do it again."
"Huh?"
"If you would please," he re-iterated. "Do it again."
You had a feeling you were going to be there for a while.
2. Ruggie—Palm Kiss
“What do you think of fairytales?” He asked one day.
You looked up in surprise.
“Now that’s a question I never expected you to be asking," you said. Ruggie snickered.
“Can’t blame a guy for being curious,” he said. “You can tell a lot about someone from how they answer something’ like that. Maybe they’re a dreamer, expectin’ a Prince Charming to come sweep ‘em off their feet. Or maybe they’re one of those folks who thinks anything remotely happy is stupid. But, ah, you’re definitely not the first type. You’re datin’ me, after all.”
He laughed to himself, a mix of causal and slightly self-deprecating.
“Imagine,” he said. “Me, a prince, pullin’ all sorts of cool moves to make you swoon.” In a caricature of a gruff voice, he tittered, “It’ll be alright, babygirl, I’m here.”
You laughed, both at the impression and at the words he spoke.
“It is stupid.”
“Yeah,” you said. “It’s obvious I’d be the Prince Charming. You’re the fair maiden swooning."
Ruggie snickered.
“Then maybe you should be pampering me,” he said. “Like by doing the dishes for once.”
You grabbed his palm.
“Of course,” you said. “Anything you desire.”
And then you pressed a kiss.
Watching him short circuit in real time was priceless.
“I- I was just jokin’ when I said that, y’know,” he mumbled. “I don’t need coddling-“
“Shh,” you said, pressing a finger to his lips. “You’re tired. Sleep.”
And despite his protests, he was out like a light.
You fell asleep as well. It was a lovely thing, you thought, the two of you, in peace, together.
“You’re still not gonna do the dishes, are you?”
“Ehehe, sorry…”
3. Leona—Ear Kiss
“You know,” you said. “You’re kinda like a big cat.”
Leona scowled.
“I ain’t a cat.”
“Hey,” you raised up your hands defensively. “That wasn’t what I said. I said you’re like a cat.”
“Give me one way I’m like a cat.”
“Your tails kinda flicks around when you’re happy about something,” you started. “And your ears droop when you’re sad.”
He sucked in a rapid breath, tail swishing anxiously.
“You’re making stuff up.”
“Am not!” You huffed. “Look, your tail’s doing it right now!”
He looked to it, eyes narrowed as if he were betrayed, positioning himself so his tail was hidden.
“Hey!” You said. “Don’t hide your cute tail from me!”
He just stared at you, eyes narrowed.
“I’m not showing it for your to gawk at,” he muttered, ears flattened. Cute.
You stood up, resolute.
“At least let me appreciate the other cat part of you, then!” You said.
And just as it looked like he was about to find a was to hide his ears as well, you pounced.
And kissed around his ears.
“What’re you—“
“Do you want me to stop?” You asked. Leona looked away for a second.
“Do whatever you want,” he said simply. You just snickered.
"If all of you think Ramshackle is so 'atmospheric,' you're welcome to stay a night and find out just how drafty and ghost-ridden it really is," you'd said, tossing a chip at Cater for teasing you about the "haunted mansion aesthetic."
"Bet," Cater grinned. "Slumber party at Ramshackle! I’ll bring the ring lights!"
You assumed that would be the end of it.
It wasn’t.
7:34 PM – Arrival
One by one, the third years arrived like ominous omens.
Trey came first with supplies — a cooler, a thermos, and a bakery box. "Crowley asked me to bring food, just in case," he said, eyeing the creaky porch. "And I packed some basic first aid. Just a precaution."
Cater followed, dragging two duffels. One held clothes, the other? Lights, skincare, a mushroom-shaped speaker, and a mini projector. "Time to give Ramshackle a makeover~!"
Leona strolled in, yawning. "Calling dibs on the couch. Anyone tries to move me, and they won't live to tell the tale."
Vil showed up in a shawl and gloves. "I brought cleansing mist, aromatherapy, and satin sheets. I will not sleep directly on any of your cursed mattresses."
Rook didn’t use the door. "Bonsoir~! The ambiance is exquisite! The mildew, the moonlight... the mystique!"
Idia blinked into the room via a glowing teleportation bubble. "I hate it here," he declared, hoodie drawn tight. "This is how horror games start."
Then came Malleus, regal as ever, touching the frame of the door. "What a charming dwelling. I sense the presence of three spirits."
Finally, Lilia descended from the ceiling. "Where's my coffin for the night? I brought snacks! Most are probably safe."
9:13 PM – Unstructured Chaos
Ramshackle became a hive of activity.
Trey claimed the kitchen and started unpacking food. Cater hung fairy lights and set up his tripod. Leona claimed his corner. Vil wiped down a chair and placed a barrier of lavender oil around himself. Rook wandered the halls, humming eerily.
Idia was buried in blankets, streaming from his handheld console. Malleus examined the toaster with intense curiosity. Lilia... well, no one could find Lilia until he reappeared with a cursed music box that played haunting lullabies.
Cater screamed. "Nope. Absolutely not. We’re not summoning anything tonight!"
"Yet," Lilia grinned.
10:45 PM – Games, Ghosts, and Pie
Board games were next. Rook treated Uno like a battle of wits. Lilia cheated. Vil caught him and threw down his cards. Malleus played Go Fish with the seriousness of international diplomacy.
When charades began, Malleus mimed a dragon so realistically that a real ghost fled the cupboard in fear. It waved apologetically and left a note that read: "love the vibe, be back later <3."
Trey unveiled an apple-caramel pie. Leona devoured a third before anyone else got a slice.
Midnight – The Great Pillow War
No one remembers who threw the first pillow. Maybe it was Lilia. Or Rook. Or Cater.
What mattered is that Leona retaliated.
Then Vil got hit.
And then it was war.
Blankets flew. Trey got knocked off his chair. Rook declared himself the "phantom of feathers" and dive-bombed the sofa. Cater live-streamed the chaos. Malleus summoned glowing pillows with mass. Idia retreated under the table.
You tried to protect the furniture.
Grim tried to join in.
Leona and Vil locked in a duel of precise strikes and petty vengeance until Cater yelled, "Omg you two are basically a married couple!"
They both stopped.
The war ended.
2:17 AM – Deep Thoughts and Weird Tea
Trey made cocoa. Malleus brewed a mysterious glowing tea that changed colors. Yours turned minty green. Idia's went pitch black. Lilia drank his glowing magenta without blinking.
The dorm finally started to quiet.
"Y'know," Cater mumbled from a bean bag, "this is kinda cozy."
Vil didn’t open his eyes. "The bar is very low."
"But still," Trey added, "it’s rare we all hang out like this."
You yawned. "You’re welcome any time."
Malleus smiled. "Truly? Then I shall return often."
"Warn me first."
Lilia cackled. "Where’s the fun in that?"
3:12 AM – Ghost Story Finale
Rook told a tale about a mirror that devoured reflections. Vil sighed but listened. Idia shivered.
At the climax of the story, the room temperature dropped.
A translucent woman drifted into view, clapped politely, and whispered, "10/10, very spooky," before fading into the wall.
Idia passed out as you left out a rubber duck with a mustache as a peace offering for the next time she came.
7:36 AM – Breakfast at Ramshackle
You woke to the smell of something surprisingly pleasant.
Trey was in the kitchen flipping pancakes, wearing an apron with a cracked egg on it. Malleus was watching attentively, having cracked all the eggs with perfect form.
Lilia served up skewers of grilled fruit. Cater had brewed fresh coffee with his own mini-press. Rook brought in wild herbs he'd foraged from the woods (you did not ask when).
Vil sipped from a bone china teacup he'd brought in his own bag.
Leona was still asleep, a pancake on his head.
Idia sat at the end of the table, bleary-eyed, chewing toast like it betrayed him.
Cater snapped a group selfie. "Best sleepover ever~!"
Crowley opened the front door, gasped at the sight of the ghost still humming lullabies, and immediately shut it again.
Kind of a request but also not, I was wondering if you have the "every single talent x character has" posts linked somewhere? If there aren't a lot of twst posts I can probably find them if you have an archive. I'm on mobile right now so it is harder to tell. I saw one before for Floyd and just saw Azul so I thought maybe you have done a couple of them and they'd be useful to check out! I hope this doesn't come off as rude/entitled, but if you have a quick link to those posts batched together or something i thought I should ask because I didn't see it on your masterlist post. No problem if no, though, just figured I'd ask first
Okay so it took me WAY too long to answer this i am so sorry but umm unfortunately I only have those two and more recently, the Ruggie one. I'll definitely consider making a quick link for those if I actually manage to make enough to warrant smth like that loll
ngl I actually never realized they could be useful until I saw someone reblog one explicitly stating that they were going to save it as reference loll... it's more just a fun thing I did T_T
