Unwanted Popularity (Twisted Wonderland)

Unwanted Popularity pt 1

Scenario: Outsiders discovered Erebos (player) is from somewhere outside of Twisted Wonderland and decide they want to be able to say they met a being from another dimension. This takes place near the end of Halloween Week, so there is a lot of outsiders already causing chaos. For any warnings (sorry I miss any) panic attack, not consensual photography, revealing personal information. Tell me if I miss any! Everything is platonic. Enjoy!

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Erebos was walking with Deuce and Ace through campus when two girls basically materialized in front of the trio.

"OH M GEE! You're the person from another dimension right?? That the Headmage so graciously let stay here while he attempted to find your way home?? That's you!!!"the first girl with pink pigtails announced loudly and giddily.

The second girls eyes lit up. "Oh my gosh, I totally need a pic with you! You're trending just as much as the rest of campus with the whole Halloween thing! And you're even dressed up!!! So cool!!!"

Ace and Deuce recoiled back. Erebos barely managed to blink before they were hurriedly pulled into the second girls side for a photo. Once the flash subsided, Erebos was left blinded.

"Omg, that's such a good picture!! We should totally get one with their friends too!! Imagine being lucky enough to be friends with a being from another dimension! So awesome!" The first girl fanned.

Erebos stumbled back into Deuce's side. They groaned as he gently set an arm on their shoulders, hoping to steady them. Between the shaking hands and blurry vision, they weren't holding up well.

"What are you two on about? Leave Erebos alone!" Ace next-to-shouted at the girls. Instead of explaining, the pair blushed and giggled. "Oooh, are you, like, dating them? What's got you so defensive?"

Ace recoiled again. "Of course I'm not dating them. But you need to leave them alone! Pictures being taken and posted without consent is awful!" Erebos had managed to see again.

"H- how do you... I mean, what are you talking about?" They managed to mumble out. Ace turned to them as the girls giggle again.

"Well, someone posted a video asking questions to the Headmage and he mentioned a recently enrolled student with a special background! It took some time, but people managed to gather it was you- you are the only one that walks into that 'Ramshackle' dorm, plus you're seem most often with the cat from the ghost's Magicam post!" The first girl answered.

Erebos' eyes widened, stumbling out of Deuce's arm. "Crowley... he f- I mean, he what? B-But... I just wanted..." Erebos stumbled back more, clutching at their head. It felt almost like a panic attack. "Woah, Erebos calm down! Let's get you to Heartslabyul. Ramshackle probably isn't the best place to go right now..."

Erebos couldn't focus on whose voice it was. They were pretty sure the girls had run off. They didn't realize until a tear hit the ground they were crying. Their chest hurt. They semi-noticed arms around their shoulders, guiding them carefully to the ground. Had the air always been this tight? The ground was blurs of grey and what was probably candy wrappers. After what felt like an hour it changed to grass, then smooth white tiles.

When Deuce sat them on the couch, they shook their head like a dog trying to get rid of water in its ears. Their breathing was more a steady pace.

"I'm gonna go get Trey. He can probably help," Ace said, already heading for the door. Deuce nodded, watching him leave. After a few seconds, he turned back to Erebos. "Erebos..? Is there anything I can do to help..?" he asked softly.

Their eyes darted to him before re-gluing themselves to the air above their knees. They shook their head a bit, but that was all response he got.

There was another pause.

"Do you want like a blanket or a jacket? That usually helps me when I feel bad... I know that's not quite the same but..." Deuce asked again, tone soft and quiet.

They glanced at him again for another split second before there was a mumble muffled by their knees that sounded somewhat like a 'yes'.

Deuce carefully stood from where he was sitting next to them. "Alright, one second," he removed his arm from their back as he stood, leaving his hat where he'd discarded it on the automan.

He hurried to his room, not sure where else there'd be blankets that were okay to use. He found a clean quilt tucked on a chair in a corner and made his way back to Erebos. He was just draping it over their back when the door opened carefully.

Trey, followed by Ace, entered. "Ace told me what happened," Trey said, sitting on the automan, lightly pushing Deuce's hat. He reached a hand out, setting it on Erebos' shoulder. "Erebos..? Do you want to talk about it?"

There was a sniffle before they heard some muffled words. "I... I should've expected Crowley to treat as some compassion project. I guess... I guess I just was really hoping he wouldn't tell anyone. I know most of the students know- but there really isn't a better way to justify my mystery appearance."

Trey nodded. "It was very wrong of him to do that. Especially since you should be enjoying the holiday with the rest of us, not dealing with unwanted attention."

Erebos lifted their head, tears streaming again. "But t-those girls- they already p-posted the picture- and Grim w-will see it as a way t-to gain more popularity-"

Deuce rubbed small circles on their back, similarly to what his mother had done with him a long time ago. Trey shushed Erebos quietly. "Ace, will you go get Erebos a cup of water?" Ace nodded once and made his way to the kitchen.

"How about this: we'll arrange for someone to be with you when you're out so no can bug you? And forget Grim. He needs to stop letting every little thing get to his head," Trey suggested.

Erebos' usually dull grey-blue eyes looked like they were chips of crystal with all the tears shining in them. They seemed to be thinking. After a few seconds, Ace came back. He passed the cup to Trey, who helped Erebos keep their hands steady enough to drink from it.

"That sounds okay... but what about the Headmage?" They finally answered Trey's suggestion. Deuce piped up. "We can go talk to him. We could even get Housewarden Riddle to help."

Trey nodded. "That sounds good."

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uhh... is this well written at all? is the top thing good/neccesary? ive never written like this so feedback would be appreciated. its alright if you dont tho

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