The Four Seasons Of Silver

The Four Seasons of Silver

Fanart for the fic I’ll finish writing someday, I swear…!

Serial Killer AU Headcanons

Sooo apparently I have more thoughts about this AU than I initially anticipated...

Lilia is a former general who defected, frustrated with all the rules surrounding permissible killings

Malleus is an aspiring politician who’s looking to make his rise to power as smooth as possible

They’re murderous besties <3

Silver is the son of their very first victims (a couple known for their corporation’s corruption + rampant bribery)

They take him as a special token or trophy of sorts, to commemorate the occasion

He grows up hearing stories of his birth parents’ crimes, and how his Papa and Uncle Malleus had been so noble to “take care” of them…!

Death is very, very normalized in his life (:

Malleus eventually settles down in a major city to pursue his career while Lilia and Silver continue to move between different towns and countries (though they still visit him often)

Silver first learns to fingerpaint with blood

His wardrobe consists entirely of whatever clothes Lilia and Malleus can salvage from their victims' bodies

His meals are provided via those murders, too (i.e. the meat), because they’re just so sustainable like that!!

It’s gotten to the point where his stomach can’t handle anything other than flesh

Silver keeps his hair long because it helps him maintain a more androgynous look, which is extremely useful for honeytrap missions

He often crossdresses, which the other children ruthlessly tease him for

Thus, his only true friend is his Papa :)

(Any other attempts to play with his peers results in yet another body to bury in his flourishing garden, courtesy of the quality fertilizer Lilia is constantly supplying)

The most notable murders Lilia and Malleus have committed so far are: the older boy bullying Silver, the teacher lusting after Silver, the girl attempting to court Silver…

In Silver’s eyes, death is something that only happens to people who deserve it—and his beloved family members are the best people to determine that

He comes off as mildly sociopathic at school when he displays zero empathy for others’ losses of grandparents and pets

Despite all that, however, he really does try his best to be kind and sweet and likable…!

He currently aspires to work under Malleus and become someone who can educate those around him about how to be virtuous and prevent some awful fate from befalling them

SENDING MUTUALS HUGS RAHHHH🫂🫂🫂🫂

THANK YOU THANK YOU LOTS OF HUGS <3<3<3

VENT ART!!! I like to exorcise my feelings via drawing while sitting in the back of my mother’s car and crying <3

Parallels Within the Vanrouge Family

In light of the recent update, Lilia and Silver are far more similar than I initially thought. Beyond the obvious comparisons of being orphans and possessing some modicum of an adopted family, their actions and mindsets have some curious parallels.

Though the exact details behind why Lilia assumed the position of general are still unclear, it's undeniable that his work comprises serving his guardian, Maleficia—just as Silver's work entails serving him and Malleus. The question is, was this a choice he made himself, or had it been foisted upon him? Does he play his part out of genuine devotion or guilt and obligation? Either way, it would be very interesting if this loyalty and filial piety were values he—consciously or not—imparted to his son.

Furthermore, both tend to work towards peace before anything else. This, I can more confidently say, is a direct byproduct of Lilia's experiences and a staple of his subsequent teachings. Still, even in the midst of a war, as we've seen in his dream/memory, he only truly attacks the known enemy. The Dream Quartet, arguably, could be viewed as a liability and a nuisance (perhaps spies at worst, considering that half of the group is human). However, he allows them to tag along regardless, even going so far as to save Silver when he doesn't have to. Thus, maybe some of that peacemaking nature is innate.

I'd also like to point out that Lilia and Silver are caregivers in their own rights. Whereas Lilia tends to take children (especially those without parents around to guide them... hmmm...) under his wing, Silver is constantly caring for some assortment of animals. While both are serious and strict when the time calls for it, that isn't necessarily their default demeanor. They often are the ones shown to be looking out for those around them, as well.

There are probably a ton of points that I've missed—such as their tendencies to keep quiet about their respective feelings and personal problems COUGH—but overall, I think that this covers the current brainrot I wanted to share, lol ^^ I can't wait to see how their relationship further develops in the Book 7 updates to come!

Cursed thought!! The Queendom of Roses event’s cast is what it is because those are the people least likely to be attracted to Deuce’s mother…