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On a boys' night out, on a certain assignment, circa the early days of Fall, a bit after Midas' kidnapping and before Pan's arrival:
James: Well, I'm stymied, lads.
Midas: I second that.
Aladdin: Eh.
James: So, what do we do with it? [referring to the corpse of their murder victim]
Midas: [dully] What. You never got any murder practice in while you worked with Rhian? [mumbled as an aside,] I never trusted him. Too self-righteous but just doesn't strike me as right.
James: [He shrugs.] He wasn't always corrupt. But, I think I may have had a hand in that. Never got the chance to apologize to his brother either...
Midas: Neither of those two deserve an apology! What would Kyma do? Give it an honorable burial?
James: She'd never be in a situation like this with the likes of us.
Aladdin: She's too Good.
Midas: Huh.
James: What would Rhian do?
Midas: Treat us like pawns? Wait, no, that's Brother Evil. Rhian would give us a hypocritical lecture about "morality." He'd never get off his high horse and give up those holier-than-thou delusions of his, not for as long as he lives.
James: [musing] Come to think of it—I never did take well to his magic.
Aladdin: All I know is that we're pathetic. I bet this is something first-year Nevers would get as homework. Or, would it be called field-work? Or target practice?
James: Speak for yourself. [he needles drolly,] You sure you weren't placed in the wrong School?
Aladdin: Nah, 'course not. Besides, murder is against the School Rules. If it weren’t, I would’ve offed you a long time ago.
James: [snidely] Is it? Well that’s just a fine bucket of eels left out to rot in the midday sun, no less. Glad to be appreciated, Laddie.
[Aladdin scowls. Midas smirks and holds back a laugh.]
James: [thoughtfully] Now, what would Rafal do?
All three: [nodding sagely] Burn it.
James: And all the evidence.
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Sometime after the favorite sandwich and broken leg lies that went uncorrected:
Rafal: My ears are burning.
Rhian: Liar.
Rafal: That was uncalled for!
Rhian: Apologies, force of habit. I do ever so wonder why that is. Well, students do gossip, you know. [He dismissed with a wave of his hand, and set down a letter-opener.] You're just overly paranoid, as always.
Rafal: [with suspicion] What do you mean?
Rhian: [while opening an envelope, spoken lightly] Probably, the boys are doing my assignment.
Rafal [narrowing his eyes]: What assignment?
Rhian: [smugly] That's for me to know and you to not find out. I'm not worried though. You're too blind to see what goes on around you in plain sight.
Rafal: Hmpth. We'll see about that. [He covertly tucks a ink-stained, rubber moth stamp into his pocket, and stalks off on his limp, meaning to leave their study by the window.]
Rhian: [calling after him, preciously, saccharinely] Is that a threat?
Rafal: [cryptically, without looking back] No. It's a vow.
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Note:
Please let me know if anyone seems too out of character. I'm not actually that used to writing Midas yet.
SGE Prequel Characters as Mythical Things:
Marialena: eye of newt from Macbeth
Vulcan: wool of bat from Macbeth
Pan: finger of birth-strangled babe from Macbeth
Rafal: the water of life from the fairy tale "The Water of Life"
Rise Rhian: unicorn horn (allegedly has healing properties, can purify water)
Fall Rhian: crocodile tears (symbol of hypocrisy)
Midas: pure spun gold from "Rumpelstiltskin"
Hook: snakeskin cloak
Aladdin: snake oil cure-all (a scam tonic or liniment)
Kyma: the diamonds from the fairy tale "Toads and Diamonds"
The Storian: monkey's paw (or in context, Wish Fish eggs)
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Does anyone disagree or have other ideas?
What would Rafal say about Mifal?
(which I wholeheartedly ship against my better judgment btw)
Also, would he consider me a seer?
for reasons...
Hopefully, the answer I came up with isn't too disappointing.
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Rafal: What is "Mifal?"
[After he receives an explanation:]
Rafal: Ergo, you intended to "ship" me with a student... why? I don't love, and I'm not about to make a habit of it. It'd sooner be cold in Hell before that happens. [dismissively, with a note of sarcasm] I think you would better your chances by bringing this query to my brother. I'm sure he'd just rejoice to hear it. Besides, as useful to my cause as he was, Midas was too willful—the boy didn't even follow through with my plans.
Rhian: [overhears and interrupts, mockingly] O, the great Rafal was felled yet again by the error of his ways. You should've known he wouldn't be pliable enough for either of our plots! Even your original class of students sentenced you to life in Monrovia. Loyalty these days is seldom a given among subordinates. [shaking his head.]
Midas: You're one to talk. As if anyone's ever been loyal to me! And, Rafal wanted to ship me with that puffed-up, googly-eyed brother of his? Bleh. What use do I have for him?
[Personally, I'm doubtful about whether Midas would ever admit his feelings openly, given how he can barely tolerate sentimental, Everish customs. Did he have (confirmed or implicit?) feelings for Rafal? I don't think I interpreted his character in the same way as you might've.]
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Which reasons? I don't quite follow what you mean.
This was inspired by other dialogue I've seen, so the concept isn't entirely original. Also, as a warning: this contains mentions of sex.
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Texting in a Modern AU:
Aladdin: What's your body count?
James: ??
Midas: 0? How should I interpret the question?
Rafal: Hold on. Let me think.
Aladdin: Betcha it's 0. lol
Rafal: ...I've lost count.
Rafal: Although, I never cared enough to know all their names to begin with.
Aladdin: Wow. That's a lot of chicks.
Rafal: Most of them were mortal men.
James: They WERE? 😳
Rafal: I wouldn't endanger my own Stymphs' broods.
Aladdin: Endanger? Wait, what? Are you a sadist?
Rafal: Yes. I thought everyone knew.
Midas: 😬
Midas: Oh. Wait. Nevermind. I think I know where this is going...
Rafal: Why would you think it was Stymphs though?
Aladdin: Man, I really didn't think YOU of all people were a sex fiend. You don't need to feel ashamed for sleeping with a lotta people tho. Most guys would be impressed.
Rafal: What do you mean "sex"? I thought we were discussing murder.
Midas: Yep. Called it.
Midas: That tracks.
James: Ditto. :/
Alec Benjamin Songs That Fit the School Master Brothers
Note: Some songs are about couples. Obviously, interpret the lyrics platonically. Links to the songs are embedded in the titles.
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"Let Me Down Slowly"
Rhian to Rafal when Rafal deserted the Schools.
"The Book of You & I"
Fairly self-explanatory. Rhian would be the speaker the majority of the time.
"If We Have Each Other"
The last stanzas fit the most closely:
The world's not perfect, but it's not that bad If we got each other, and that's all we have I will be your brother, and I'll hold your hand You should know I'll be there for you When the world's not perfect, when the world's not kind If we have each other, then we'll both be fine I will be your brother, and I'll hold your hand You should know I'll be there for you
"Hipocrite"
Fala about the Evers at the Circus of Talents.
"Match in the Rain"
Their relationship decay and fire imagery. "Intuition" could be a stand-in for "paranoia," on Rafal's, or really, both brothers' ends.
"Devil Doesn't Bargain"
If Rafal lectured Rhian about his failed romances.
"Oh My God"
The moment when Rhian sobs at the end of Rise, after Hook has poached the brothers' students.
"Demons"
Rhian as the speaker, to Rafal. Rafal kept him Good. Rhian took Rafal for granted. (Well, admittedly, both took the other for granted.) Though, they did balance each other, even if they hadn't known the truth of their souls.
"Mind Is A Prison"
Rhian and his soul's possession of him, the all-consuming rot taking over. How he sometimes once overthought what the Good thing to do was, during the early days of his ruling with Vulcan as Rafal's substitute. Also, in Fall, this would be Rhian in the Doom Room, hanging on the wall alone to be found by the Pirate Captain and Hephaestus, abandoned by Rafal.
"Alamo"
Midas about the brothers, specifically about leaving Rafal after Rafal's betrayal.
"Outrunning Karma"
Vulcan and Hook to an extent, but mainly Rafal. Waiting to die in a sense, trying to prevent the inevitable, gone to fight in the war regardless. Also, this could reference Rafal racing through the night after the storybooks to Gavaldon.
"The Knife in my Back"
The fratricide scene.
@wheretheoceanglows Thank you for the recommendation!
"One Wrong Turn"
Ignore the specifics of the song's storyline. This one elaborates on the nature of predestination and preventability, which could be applied to the Storian and virtually everything. And, the lyrics remind me of the proverb: "For want of a nail":
"For want of a nail the shoe was lost. For want of a shoe the horse was lost. For want of a horse the rider was lost. For want of a rider the message was lost. For want of a message the battle was lost. For want of a battle the kingdom was lost. And all for the want of a horseshoe nail."
"Gotta Be a Reason"
Rhian post-Fall as the general, probably feeling futile because his next chance at a supposed True Love is a girl.
See the reblog for the second poll.
Please read or skim the descriptions below the poll and approximate as best as you can before voting. (If you disagree with any of my character interpretations, feel free to comment.)
Hephaestus (or Kyma) - Can and will set their pride aside to help others. E.g., Hephaestus held back and did not stand up to Vulcan in order to save his fellow Evers and spare them from further punishment. He took the selfless way out, instead of going after personal satisfaction. Both he and Kyma care for others, and in doing so, save themselves, too. Yet, they also seem willing to sacrifice themselves. "All against Evil" mentality.
Hook (or Midas) - The "neutrals." These two get their own category, slightly outside of the Kyma to Rhian spectrum. Will save himself first if he has good reason to neglect others. Is willing to betray, lie, and cheat, yet cares for those specifically aligned with him. He cares for those on his side (sometimes, meaning only himself) and that excludes everyone else, the masses. Has an "us vs. them" or "us against the world" mentality.
Rise Rafal - Mostly "Good," or if not Good, honorable on some level, but cannot set his pride aside. Slightly narrower than the Hook category. Deserts and tortures everyone with almost no qualms. Yet does possess a conscience. Has a cynical mentality of: "I will save myself and hang everyone out to dry, to fend for themselves" or essentially, the classic: "Every man for himself." Assumes the worst of human nature, under normal circumstances—unless someone gives him reason to believe they will do Good. Also: "So long everyone. I only care about myself, and will do nothing for you." Plays defensive sometimes, but only for himself with few exceptions (like protecting Rhian). Overall: "Me and my personal gain against the world" mentality.
Fall Rafal - Inclusive of the above description. Plus: Will actively, preemptively hurt (or endanger) others, when necessary (could be "necessary" in his mind). Uses people, and sometimes, treats them as disposable. Escape Clause: If he's feeling particularly vindictive or sadistic, as events take a turn for the worst, the definition of "necessary" will widen to accommodate him. Salient addition of the: "I'm always right" mentality.
Fall Rhian (or Marialena) - Self-serving to a greater degree than Rafal is. Believes other people are Good, that humanity is fundamentally Good (or that it can further his cause), and leaves himself vulnerable... He will lie, cheat, and deceive to save his own skin. Plays dirty. Will actively, preemptively hurt. He cares for himself, and will harm and tear down others if it will benefit him. "Me with the world until the world hurts me" mentality.
When the boys disagree with your argument:
Rhian: Sorry, but I must say that I disagree on principle. [follows up by explaining how he and only he has the moral high ground]
Rafal: You're wrong, and I can prove it. [takes a deep breath before starting to dismantle everything you've just said, systematically. Either that, or he's unresponsive, and doesn't invest the effort because you're already too far beneath him and a lost cause]
Hook: Blimey. Color me impressed. That has to be the worst take I've ever heard.
Midas: I don't care. I'm right. [leaves before you can argue back or even try to reel him in]
Pan: YOU CAN'T STOP ME—I CAN'T READ!
WOW, he looks so good—and his expression! And the little cat demon creature over his shoulder! What is it?
Can you please draw Rafal in the outfit he wore when he and Midas met in room 66 during fall??
WOAH TWO POSTS IN A DAY
the angle midas is at is always hard for me to draw so i gave him little line eyes😭
I hope you don't mind me hijacking your post, but I thought of how this could partly fit into canon!
During Fall, towards the start, Rafal could leave out saying anything about Gavaldon to Rhian, and instead, vanish into the Woods, like a reprise of or callback to what he did in Rise, as if preserving his life suddenly became a priority that overtook his drive for power. Because of paranoia. And distrust. Literally, that's it. Perhaps, that's all his mind would need to convince him to leave. He wouldn't even need to reach the "I need a faithful soldier" revelation.
I also had an association with lyrics from "Church" by Fall Out Boy:
I love the world but I just don't love the way it makes me feel Got a few more fake friends And it's getting hard to know what's real And if death is the last appointment Then we're all just sitting in the waiting room I am just a human trying to avoid my certain doom
(The lyrics fit Midas fairly well too.)
not an art request but Rafal would definitely secretly has his own musical in the woods and he's magical because of his stymphs
now i’m imagining disney princess rafal but instead of woodland creatures its stymphs and instead of the setting being a beautiful sun-lit forest it’s in a dark creepy part of the endless woods
SGE Characters' Potential Majors:
Rhian (prequels): Psychology, minor in Architecture.
Rafal: Forensic Studies, minor in Literature.
August Sader: Classics or Philosophy.
Evelyn Sader: Anything along the lines of Communications, Public Relations, Journalism/Media Studies, or Gender Studies.
Sophie: Fashion/Design/Visual Arts, minor in Public Relations or Literature.
Agatha: Social work or Law, minor in Literature.
Tedros: Political Science.
Callis: Chemistry, Medicine, or Biomedical Engineering.
Midas: Economics. (I can't think of anything better. Perhaps, a minor in Literature because he's a Reader?)
Hook: Maritime Studies. (Possibly, a minor in Linguistics or Translation? He'd need to know whatever the Woods' lingua franca is, if he's to travel the world.)
Aladdin: Undeclared. (Nothing wrong with being Undeclared, despite the fact that I'm associating it with him. I just feel like he's the noncommittal sort and he'd be undeclared for far too long. Maybe he'd eventually go into Business?)
Japeth: Physics or Aeronautics. (If you're reading this, Jude, I couldn't come up with anything better. Feel free to fill in the blanks!)
Rhian (TCY): Political Science or Communications.
Kyma: Sociology. (Or possibly Anthropology. I can't think of anything much better for her either.)
Rufius: Culinary Arts.
Merlin: Gender Studies and Astrophysics/Astronomy/Cosmogony (or Mathematics, Chemistry, or Physics).
Hester: Sociology and Criminology.
midas! he went missing after his kingdom got burnt to the ground
I saw @meatcatt 's Leshy Hatsune Miku and just needed to draw some vocaloid songs.
breaking my no sketches rule just to show a few doodles i liked (and you get to see how my composition drawings look like in sketch stage. hah!)
This is so good omg
(Hiiii here’s some of Midas’ Past in this au :) )
It wasn’t fair. It simply didn’t make any sense. His village had done nothing to upset the bishops, and had never intruded further into Anchordeep than nessary. They were all nothing but cordial to Kallamar and his followers, they all just simply…did not want to be apart of such a faith.
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Hello midas fans, i woke up today at 1 am and my first thought was "he's in shop". I bought him, i love him, i will be eating him.