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I Can't Stand Them (Part One)

Heartslabyul Dorm - Lounge

x + y = 5 and 3x - 3y = 9... Hmmm…

Man, isn't this a MAGIC school? Crazy that we have to learn all that other stuff, right?

Solve for x... With 6y... Uhhh...

I mean, I get that you can't skate through life with spells alone, but still.

Aaagh! Stop distracting me and get to work, Ace!

Dude, I'm already done with this week's homework. How about you? Makin' any progress there?

I've finished...two problems.

TWO? You've only got a week to finish thirty pages' worth of questions, though. Better pick up the pace.
If you show up to this weekend's unbirthday party without submitting your homework first, you know what Riddle's gonna do to you.

Yeah, I know. I'm trying...

What is UP, freshies? Look at you good little boys doing your homework.

Hey, Cater. Since you're here, how would you feel about giving Deuce a little math tutoring?
He's only solved two problems in two hours. Poor guy's in for a beheading at this rate.

Dang. I'm not exactly a math whiz myself, though.
Then again, I guess it's an upperclassman's job to tutor his underclassmen. And Riddle does get mad when a dorm member flunks an assignment.
I dunno how much I can help, but lay it on me!

I've got these simultaneous equations here. Why do both of them have a formula?

Huh? Didn't you learn that in, like, middle school?

I...guess I learned it...at some point...

Dude, you don't even know if you did or not? You're REALLY in trouble! Aha ha ha ha!

......

Now now, Acey. Don't kick a man when he's down.

What's all the fuss about?

Whoop. Speaking of our teapot tyrant...
If you're stumbling over problems like that, you might wanna say goodbye to your head.

Erk...

What's this? It's not every day I see you tutoring underclassmen, Cater.

It's math homework, and simultaneous equations just aren't clicking for Deucey here.

What? That's as basic as basic gets.

S-sorry, Housewarden! I'm trying my best, honest!

All right. Give me a minute.

Please, anything but "Off With Your-" ...Wait, what?

Here. For you.

Is this a math reference book? It looks like it's seen a lot of use.

Indeed it has. I appreciated how it lays out simultaneous equations using simple terminology.
Now stop gaping and sit down. I'll go over it with you.

Y-yes, sir!

Well, I'll be. I thought for sure the housewarden was gonna yell "Off With Your Head!"

Riddle's crazy strict when it comes to the Queen of Hearts's rules, but it's not like he gets mad over just any little thing.
He's been a patient tutor with me, too!

Huh. Who woulda thought?

I-I did it... I solved it! I found the value of x-it's 4!

Correct. It's simple once you learn the right way to solve it, wouldn't you agree?

Thank you so much, Housewarden! You made that really easy to understand.

You can keep the reference book. Use it to brush up on your basics.
And remember, if you miss your turn-in deadline or fail the test on this...

Yes, sir! It's off with my head, sir!

......

Uh, Deucey, a better answer might've been "I'll do my best NOT to lose my head."

Oh, right! I'll do my best, sir!

See to it that you have finished your homework by the time we have our unbirthday party this weekend.
I'll be going now.

Housewarden Rosehearts is intimidating, but he's honestly an incredible guy.
He's at the top of the class in both scholarship and sorcery, and all while playing by the rules.

He'd be perfect if not for the whole "flying off the handle" thing.

Acey, you gotta learn how to read a room, buddy.

(I'm sure that back when I was skipping school and getting into trouble, Housewarden Rosehearts was studying diligently.)
I'm going to devote myself to my coursework...
...and one day, I'll be an honors student just like Riddle!

I Can't Stand Them (Part Two)

Heartslabyul Dorm - Rose Maze

Problem 1: 4x + 4y = 20 and 2x - 2y = 2. Solve for x.
I think I can double 2x and 2y to make them equal to the other set...

Hey, could you at least put away the housewarden's reference book while we're painting the roses?
You're gonna end up painting the leaves red too if you aren't paying attention!
Today's our unbirthday party, and we're still not ready for the croquet game OR the tea party.

Oh, uh, sorry. I was just starting to have fun with math now that it makes sense to me.

It's still basic middle school stuff.

Hey, it's a big step for me on my path to becoming a top student!
???
Top student on campus, are you kidding me?!
Huh?!

I hear voices coming from behind the roses.

Sounds like they don't realize we're here.
Heartslabyul Student A
All Rosehearts knows how to do is throw senseless rules around and make his dormmates' lives miserable.
Heartslabyul Student A
And now he's trying to cozy up to us? Who does he think he is?
Heartslabyul Student B
He's got tunnel vision and snaps at the drop of a hat. Guy's barely even fit to lead.
Heartslabyul Student C
Yeah, seriously. He's small-time compared to all the other housewardens.

!!!
Housewarden Rosehearts AIN'T SMALL-TIME! ...Uh, in my opinion!
Heartslabyul Students
?!

Whoa, what're you-
Heartslabyul Student A
Oh, it's just a freshman. Geez, don't scare me like that.

If you got a beef with the boss- *ahem* If you have an issue with the housewarden's methods, then issue him an open challenge.
Gripin' and moanin' behind his back just makes you all sound like a buncha gutless cowards!
...In my opinion.
Heartslabyul Student A
Huh? You think you can strut on up to us and start telling us how to act, punk?
Heartslabyul Student B
Sounds like we gotta teach a snotty little underclassman a lesson in respectin' his seniors.

Oh, HEY, Coach Vargas! Fancy running into you here. You don't come by our dorm too often!
Heartslabyul Student C
Vargas?! Tch... You're getting off lucky this time, freshman. We're outta here.

Seriously, dude, who just marches up to a group of upperclassmen and starts mouthing off?! You scared the daylights outta me!

Huh? Where's Coach Vargas? Did he leave?

That was a bluff, you big dummy.
You need to learn to keep your nose out of other people's business and stay out of trouble.

I can't stand jerks who badmouth others but won't say anything to the person's face.

I mean, think about it. With the housewarden's personality, he's bound to make enemies both in and out of the dorm.

I...guess that's true, but still-

Boys!
Yes, Housewarden!

Have you seen any hedgehogs around here?

No, sir. Why do you ask?

They've all disappeared from their cages.

What?!

I suspect someone on hedgehog-tending duty forgot to lock up. When I find the culprit, it's off with his head!

H-Housewarden, shouldn't you be focusing on finding the little guys?

Ah... Yes, of course.
Hedgehogs are very cautious creatures. Once one's dug a hole and hidden in it, finding it will prove immensely difficult.
Queen forbid... What if we don't find them...?

D-don't worry, sir. I'm sure they'll turn up... Actually, no. We'll find them ourselves!

It hasn't been that long since they went missing, right?

I'll go check the croquet field!

I'll check behind the dorm.

Please do.
Heartslabyul Dorm

If I were a hedgehog in hiding, where would I be...?
???
Ca-caw! Ca-ca-caaaw!

What was that noise?! Oh, whoa!
Those are some big bird silhouettes up in the sky.
Wait... Are those the rainbow flamingos we use for croquet clubs?!
Flamingos
Ca-ca-caaaw...

So it's not just the hedgehogs? The flamingos got out too?
Uh-oh. They're heading for the mirror that connects to the rest of the campus!
I don't have time to think this over. I gotta follow those flamingos.
Otherwise the unbirthday party's getting canceled!

I Can't Stand Them (Part Three)

Courtyard

Oh, goodness gracious me…
Red, blue, yellow-flamingos of every color have come to roost in the school garden. What a magnificent display!
Flamingos
Ca-ca-caw! Ca-caw!

Aha. It's my shrimp sandwich you're after. Very well! I would be delighted to share with you.
Flamingos
Ca-caw!

*huff, huff* There! I found you, you feathery fugitives.

Ah! You're a Heartslabyul lad, if memory serves. Might I ask what all the hubbub is about?

These flamingos escaped from our dorm, see.

Aha! That's right-Heartslabyul keeps these birds for their traditional competitive sports.

Thanks for stalling 'em here!
Our unbirthday party was right on the verge of being unceremoniously canceled.

An "unbirthday party," you say?

Yes, sir. It's a tradition that Housewarden Rosehearts feels strongly about upholding.

Oho. Interesting. The Roi des Roses, hm...
Flamingos possess a flock mentality. You should be able to get them in line by properly leading them with flight magic.

Erk. Flight magic's not exactly my strong suit… But I'll just have to deal.
It would be a disgrace to the housewarden to let the party be cancelled.
*clap clap clap*

Yes, yes, wonderful! Merveilleux!

Huh?

The arrow of your loyalty to the Roi des Roses has pierced my heart!

The Rowah-deh-what, now?

You work tirelessly and diligently to ensure that your master's reputation remains unblemished.
Such pure devotion! What can that be called, if not beautiful?
To extol the virtues of beauty and pursue aesthetic excellence is my very mission in life.
Hence, Monsieur Spade, I shall lend you a modicum of assistance.

Uh, I've got no idea what you just said, but you're helping me, right? Thank you, sir!

Now, let us take flight with our kaleidoscope of bird friends and fly to the rose garden!

Yeah! C'mon, guys, let's roll! Get those engines roaring!
Flamingos
Ca-caw! Ca-caw!

Form up! We're goin' back to Heartslabyul!
Heartslabyul Dorm

Thirteen, fourteen, fifteen... There. That's all the flamingos back in their cages.
Thank you so much for your help, Rook!

Think nothing of it, Deuce.
The Roi des Roses has fine vassals, from what I can see.
I pray that your croquet game is a most enjoyable one. Adieu!

Right! Thanks!
Heartslabyul Student A
Aw, maaan. All the flamingos are back.
Heartslabyul Student B
Laaame.
Heartslabyul Student C
With the flamingos and hedgehogs gone, the party was THIS close to being called off.
I wanted to see the tears in Rosehearts' eyes when that happened.

Wait a minute...!
So it was YOU guys who unlocked the cages?!
Heartslabyul Student C
Tch. You again?
Heartslabyul Student A
Pfft. You can't prove we did anything. Don't even bother tryin' to snitch on us-it won't work!

Y'know, I mighta let this slide if it was just a harmless prank, but you just HAD to drag the animals into it.
There're some lines you don't ever cross!!
Heartslabyul Student A
Hey, watch how you talk to us, freshman.
Heartslabyul Student C
Don't go actin' like you're special. You're just lickin' Rosehearts' boots! How about I introduce you to mine instead?
Heartslabyul Student B
Hope you know enough magic to fix the teeth I'm about to knock outta ya, punk!
*WHAM*

Heh.
Heartslabyul Student B
Wha- He caught my fist!

Hragh!
Heartslabyul Student A
What?! A counter-grapple?
Heartslabyul Student B
Agh, my arm ain't budgin'...

I follow the boss-uh, the housewarden's rules. I ain't here to fight my dormmates.
So you'd better say uncle before I change my mind.
And swear you'll never pull a stupid stunt like this again!
Heartslabyul Student B
Owww! My shoulder's gonna pop out!
O-okay, uncle, uncle! It won't happen again.

That's all I needed to hear. I better not catch you breakin' your word, either!
Heartslabyul Student C
Yikes. What's WITH this guy?
Heartslabyul Student B
L-let's beat it!
*pathetic fleeing*

Not exactly an honors student performance right there, Deuce...
Then again, I kept myself from punching 'em or kicking 'em. Baby steps!

Hey, Deucey!

Hrk!

The unbirthday party's about to kick off!
Acey found the hedgehogs safe and sound. Are the flamingos good to go?

Yes, sir! Absolutely!
Heartslabyul Dorm - Tea Garden

Really? The culprits behind this whole thing were those upperclassmen we heard smack-talking Riddle?
Thank the QUEEN. It wasn't me after all.

Uh, what?

Nothin'. Don't mind me.

I gave 'em a bit of a smack-down, but-*cough* Uh, mean, we should, um...duly inform Cater and Trey just to be on the safe side.

Good call. Wouldn't want this biting us in the tail later.
Heartslabyul Dorm - Trey's Room
*knock knock*

Trey? If we could speak for a... Oh. He's not here.

He said we should talk in his room. Maybe he's not done cleaning up after the party yet?

I'll just wait inside.

Yeah, no point in us missing each other. That, and I'm tired. I'm gonna take five...

Same. This was a rough day.
At least the party went off without a hitch.

Yeah, and Riddle didn't flip out on anybody.

*yawn* I'm so relieved, it's makin' me sleepy...

Me too.. *yawn*
*chak*

Hey guys, sorry I'm... Oh.

Well, well. They're both sound asleep.
What a couple of goofs. Ha ha.

They must be exhausted after all that partying.
They wanted to talk about something, but... Meh, it's fine. Let them sleep.

Yeah, why not? Nighty-night, freshies.

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