First impressions with Riddle were a mixed bag. On one hand, you could tell that he genuinely believed in the rules he was enforcing; but on another, the injustice of his severity forced you to rebel against him with Ace and Deuce.
But you were nothing if not forgiving, especially when you saw that Riddle was genuinely trying to improve himself after his overblot. That leads you to interacting with him more willingly, especially when you notice that his dorm-mates were prone to avoiding him in fear of his wrath (which you could sympathize with, seeing as your temper can be similar).
You were perfectly fine with being on your own, but you also knew how lonely that could feel sometimes. Perhaps that’s what made you gradually befriend him.
He was a little intimidated by your demeanor at first, but Riddle was quick to recognise your kindness. He appreciates how you see him as a friend rather than a figure of authority, and likes to invite you to their tea parties as a way to express that.
You didn’t break rules for no reason, after all. So Riddle knows that at the very least, you were someone he could find fair and equal ground with.
Leona
Seeing as you’re both independent types, Leona didn’t think much of you at first. But once you spent enough time together for him to realize your resourcefulness, his impression of you started to improve.
Your fiery nature can deter Leona a bit though, seeing as it contrasts with how he prefers not to waste time on things he knew were unattainable.
…Which is why when you told him that you didn’t believe in set fates, Leona was both annoyed and a little bit glad. Even if he won’t admit it, it was a little refreshing to see someone that had the energy to be this determined, even if he himself wasn’t looking to pick that up again right now.
It sounded like you believed in his ability to somehow change his future. That was something that lingered in his head for a while, and he slowly started to warm up to you more!
Even if he complained about how you lectured him at times, he had to admit it wasn’t so bad to see you that animated. Perhaps you were a bit more like him than he thought, with how you hide behind your walls.
Azul
His curiosity piqued when he noticed that you could easily sense his deception. It takes one to know one after all, and he grew to like testing your instincts as if it was a game.
You clearly disliked Azul from the moment you met, but the way he remained smug and didn’t react to your anger paved way to another side of yourself, where you resorted to calculativeness and strategy in order to dissolve his contracts.
This was a quality he didn’t expect you to have at first, but now that he knew what you were capable of, it was only natural for Azul to see what other strengths you had which might be useful in the future.
You were quite against the idea of spending time with him (which he admitted was quite amusing), but upon learning more about his background and hard work to become a top achiever, you started to sympathize with him more.
While Azul was a little self-conscious about the information you knew, he had to admit that receiving your compassion was nice. You were able to see past disfavorable first-impressions to appreciate his other traits, which was a form of vulnerability he didn’t normally allow himself to experience.
Kalim
At first, Kalim complimented you for all the help you gave to the other dorms during their times of need. Now, he starts to notice that you seem to be a little tired of doing all that, so he tries to offer you a time to relax and have fun, such as attending a banquet at his dorm!
Encourages you to express yourself more! Kalim is nothing if not kind, but people can overlook his perceptiveness and wit at times because of his bright personality. He’s not pushy, since he knows how unsettling it can be to do something outside of your comfort zone when you’ve been a certain way for so long.
Kalim really values your protectiveness towards those you care about. Superficial relationships are unfortunately quite common, so seeing the bond between you and your good friends draws Kalim near in hopes of getting closer (he admires the relationships you have!)
In that sense he supposed that his intentions aren’t all that pure, but on the contrary you found it easier to talk to and trust Kalim more than many others in NRC.
You assure him that you enjoy his company through your actions, which he appreciates a lot. The two of you tend to find relief and hope in one-another.
Vil
Appreciates your attitude when it comes to your goals - a practical and determined mindset is something that Vil values, especially since it’ll produce the results you want.
However, your independence is a double-edged sword. He understands the desire to achieve things with your own ability, but there are obstacles that you can only tackle through working with others.
…So long as it’s something worthwhile, Vil wouldn’t mind helping you every now and then. You wouldn’t dare say he of all people would slow or let you down, right? If you did, his pride wouldn’t stand for it, so Vil would be determined to prove you wrong.
Because he can be straight-to-the-point about things he considers business, it can prove to be an effective way for the two of you to communicate, especially when he points out the exact reasons why you shouldn’t try to tackle a certain task alone. It’s objective, and from that there is a sense of comfort as you try to rely on others more.
Much like how you become more playful and affectionate with your loved ones, Vil can be a lot more relaxed and softer with his partner. It’s a side that the public wouldn’t normally see, and there was something about that which makes you smile.
Idia
Really didn’t expect himself to befriend you at all, seeing as your extroversion and natural aptitude for leadership were qualities that Idia couldn’t see himself relating to.
So when you derail this impression of you by revealing your criminal record, well - Idia found himself curious, especially because it sounded like something out of a manga.
And since you got up to so many things before in the past… It wouldn’t hurt your reputation to try non-normie things, right? Like helping him beat this really hard level of a dance-saber VR game. His physical ability wasn’t the most herculean, but with your here, perhaps something memorable could come out of it!
He also sympathized with how you just wanted to do what you loved rather than be responsible for other people’s happiness, despite your ability to lead and do amazing things.
And when your kindness eventually causes you to help them anyways? Idia finds something endearing about that, even if he wouldn’t step up to do the same himself.
At the end of the day when the two of you are hanging out and relaxing, he absentmindedly asks how your work/errands are doing - it’s Idia’s way of subtly checking up on you, even if he delivers those words non-committedly.
Malleus
Now this was interesting; a child of man that seemed like a walking contradiction… Naturally, Malleus was curious about you from the day you showed no recognition of who he was.
As a fae that is bound to live much longer than you, Malleus regards the way you tackle life with intrigue, especially with how you live in the moment and seize opportunities as they appear.
Being a prince also meant he was used to having plans and busy schedules, so when you spontaneously invite him to do things together, he finds a smile tugging at his lips; perhaps being a little lively could be fun after all, even if it’s not as dignified as he normally acts.
Malleus finds no reason to lie to you about things, and as such you grew to enjoy conversations with him! He does sometimes like to border on the mysterious side though, but rather than lying to you outright, Malleus prefers to challenge you to figure out what he’s hiding (with the appropriate clues).
The prince is nothing if not patient when it comes to you holding back your feelings - he’s a little similar in that respect, and the two of you find comfort in each other’s company when words simply refuse to leave the tongue.
*Not only am I suffering from Twist Wonderland brainrot, but add on the Crossover brainrot and this was born. This was a fun read and kind of want to get some more with the other characters God help you if I find a headcanon account that has watched OUAT/Once Upon a time and played Twst and does headcanons and scenarios.expect me in your inbox lol
