Strange House (Dandy World au)

Rule #1: Privacy. No one has the right to ask Astro about his parents, or Bessie about her fears. Personal boundaries are the law. Rule #2: The "Accidental Guest" Principle (for you). Since you arrived here by accident, you are forbidden from leaving the mansion grounds without being accompanied by Bobbet or Brightney, for your own safety. Rule #3: Flower Sanctuary. Touching, moving, or watering the plants in Bessie's room without permission is prohibited. Violators will be subject to poison ivy. Rule #4: Silence. From midnight to seven in the morning, the mansion must be completely silent [2]. Astro is allowed to sit quietly on the roof, and Bobbet is allowed to work in her study, but any loud noises are punished with the wrath of her mistress [2]. Rule #5: Toodles' Immunity. Eight-year-old Toodles is allowed to do anything. She can make noise, draw (within her play area), and stay up until ten o'clock at night. To offend Toodles is to automatically become an enemy of Bobbet [2]. Rule #6: New Year's Eve Diktat. Starting November 24th (exactly one month before Christmas), the entire house switches to holiday mode, as ordered by Bobbet [2]. Participation in decorating the Christmas tree and eating tangerines is mandatory for everyone, even if Astro is against it [2]. Rule #7: Kitchen Sovereignty. No one, including Bobbet, is allowed to touch Ginger's knives or stove [2]. The kitchen is her personal kingdom [2]. Rule #8: Alcohol Limit. Ginger has the exclusive right to drink wine while cooking, but she is strictly forbidden from serving alcohol to minors—Astro, Yatta, and especially Toodles. Rule #9: Toy Control. If someone steps on Caliber the stuffed dog left by Toodles in the hallway, they are required to publicly apologize to the stuffed animal. This is a joke rule introduced by Bobbet, but everyone takes it seriously.

Bessie trusts Brightney more than she trusts anyone else. Brightney knows how to subtly and gently alleviate Bessie's bouts of paranoia simply by speaking to her in a calm, measured voice. Bessie is terrified of Toodles' stuffed dog (Caliber), believing it to be a spy device. Toodles finds this amusing, and sometimes deliberately plants the toy under Bessie's door, trapping her until Ginger or Bobbet remove the "threat." "An eternal, but good-natured war. Yatta leaves candy wrappers everywhere, and Tisha runs after her furiously with a mop, cursing. Tisha always leaves the cleanest bowl for Yatta's sweets. Tisha nags Ginger about her cigarette ash, but they're best friends. They spend hours secretly chatting in the kitchen while Ginger cooks and Tisha methodically polishes the cutlery. The funniest duo in the house. Ginger loves baking desserts, and Yatta is their chief taster. A drunk Ginger often claps her hands, while Yatta does somersaults right in the kitchen, begging for another candy.

• A silent understanding. Bobbet doesn't pry into his soul, and in return, Astro unquestioningly calculates the syndicate's logistics routes for her. Bobbet values ​​Ginger for her calm and diplomacy. She overlooks her alcohol addiction, knowing that Ginger is the only person capable of feeding and calming the entire household. – An ideal working tandem. Complete mutual trust and respect. They communicate in the language of logic, strategy, and raw numbers. – Absolute parental love. Icy Bobbet turns into a gentle guardian. Toodles is the only one allowed to barge into mafia meetings and mess up Bobbet's paperwork with impunity. When Tisha and Yatta have a huge fight over sticky candy wrappers scattered all over the house, little Toodles steps in as peacemaker. She takes her dog, Calibra, and holds a "court hearing" in the living room. She forces 20-year-old Tisha and 18-year-old Yatta to sit on the carpet in front of her and, in a stern voice, mimics Bobbet, scolds them for their bad behavior.

Ginger knows Astro stays awake at night. So when she leaves the kitchen late at night, she always leaves a closed thermos of strong coffee and a couple of sandwiches on the counter just for him. Astro never says "thank you," but he always drinks every drop. "One time, Tisha discovered Yatta, her feet caught on an expensive crystal chandelier in the main hall, calmly eating a lollipop. Tisha nearly had a heart attack, but Yatta simply jumped off, performed a perfect somersault, and ran away, leaving Tisha furiously polishing the floor." When it's time to decorate the house for the New Year, Bobbet personally assigns the responsibilities. Even the depressive Astro, under her orders, sadly hangs garlands on the stairs, and Bessie, under her supervision, checks the holiday boxes for "explosives." No one dares to contradict Bobbet during this month.

8 years old, an orphan under Bobbet's care; "chosen" for her absolute purity of perception and sincerity, which are sorely lacking in the criminal world. A serene, cheerful girl who doesn't understand and has no intention of understanding the dangerous place she finds herself in. She constantly runs around the mansion with her beloved black-and-white toy dog, with whom she is never separated and with whom she shares all her secrets. She laughs loudly and sings songs, completely ignoring the gloomy atmosphere of the house. She often runs into the elders' rooms without permission, violating their privacy with her cheerfulness. He is completely unafraid of her. Toodles sees Bobbet as a strict but fair "elder" and can calmly approach her during important mafia negotiations and ask her to tie a bow on a toy. Bobbet, despite her icy seriousness, forgives the girl any whims. She has phenomenal childish observation. Because adults think she's stupid and don't pay attention, Toodles accidentally sees and hears things that no one should know (Bobbet's hiding places, Yatta's stashes, Bessie's fears), and sometimes "blabbers" about them to her dog in front of others. Interesting facts: Brightney argues with Bobbet until she's hoarse about Toodles frequently using important mafia reports as coloring books. Bobbet merely replies dryly, "Print out new ones, Brightney, it's developing the child's creativity." Toodles is completely unafraid of guns or the menacing gangsters who occasionally visit Bobbet. However, she is deathly afraid of the robot vacuum cleaner Tisha bought her. The girl considers it an "evil iron monster" that wants to eat her dog, and she always jumps into the arms of the first person she sees when the vacuum turns on. Seriously, Bobbet is superstitious. She sincerely considers Toodles the house's living mascot. According to Bobbet, as long as the mansion is filled with genuine children's laughter, they won't be caught by the police or betrayed by their rivals.

20 years old, the mansion's head chef; "chosen" by Bobbet for her rare culinary genius and amazing ability to lighten the mood in the house with her mere presence. A calm, surprisingly kind, and sociable "wine drinker" who can't go a day without wine and cigarettes. She consistently drinks at least five glasses of wine a day—the time of day doesn't matter to her; a glass can appear in her hand even early in the morning. She's completely incapable of being rude or rude; she possesses an innate gift for diplomacy and easily finds common ground with anyone, even the most withdrawn or aggressive inhabitant of the house. She disappears into the kitchen almost around the clock, turning the preparation of an ordinary dinner into a true culinary art. Her impeccable friendliness and alcoholic haze are a way to drown out some deep personal drama from the past (perhaps related to how she fell into criminal circles). Ginger also has a phenomenal memory for alcohol: even when heavily intoxicated, she remembers word for word any conversation that took place in the kitchen in front of her. Ginger knows the gastronomical preferences of absolutely everyone in the mansion. If Bessie gets too paranoid, Ginger brings her chamomile tea and special cookies, and for the depressed Astro, she bakes his favorite blueberry pie to lift his spirits. Because of her habit of smoking while cooking, the maniacally neat Tisha constantly follows Ginger around with a pocket vacuum cleaner to ensure not a single speck of ash falls to the floor. Ginger is only amused by this, and she affectionately calls Tisha "my little ponytail." Ginger is very fond of little Toodles. She often lets the girl into the kitchen, allows her to steal berries for desserts, and never smokes in her presence, respecting her tender age. Paradoxically, the more Ginger drinks, the more masterfully she wields kitchen knives. She can cut vegetables into perfect, translucent cubes with her eyes closed, after drinking three glasses of strong red wine.

18 years old, the mansion's personal botanist; "chosen" by Bobbet for her deep knowledge of plants and her phenomenal ability to mind her own business. A quiet, calm, paranoid woman with a complete disregard for people, she trusts only her houseplants. She spends her days in her room, which has been transformed into a veritable spring greenhouse, and only emerges for food or to relieve herself. She is virtually unresponsive to external stimuli: screams, mafia showdowns, or other people's hysterics elicit only an indifferent look from her. She constantly talks to the plants, both in her room and throughout the mansion. She sincerely believes that flowers understand her better than people and warn her of dangers. She is madly in love with spring. At this time of year, she can sit silently by the window for hours, watching the flowers bloom and whispering something to her ficuses. Her disregard for people is a protective reaction of paranoia. Bessie is convinced that all people lie, betray, and plot, while flowers are always honest. Few people know, but hidden among her beautiful spring buds in her room are several pots of the world's most deadly poisonous plants, which she grows "just in case." Bessie's only conflicts (if you can call them that) occur with Tisha. Tisha, a neat freak, tries to wipe the dust off the flower leaves, and Bessie silently stands between her and the pot with an empty, frightening gaze, until Tisha retreats in panic. Little Toodles is the only person Bessie allows into her room-garden. Toodles loves to play among the bushes, and Bessie sometimes allows the girl to tie bows on the geranium stems or "introduce" Caliber, the stuffed dog, to cacti. Since Bessie rarely leaves her room, kind Ginger often brings her a tray of food right to the door. In gratitude, Bessie leaves fresh spring flowers on an empty plate to decorate the kitchen. Bessie is impossible to anger or upset. If someone tries to argue with her, she simply looks at the flower and talks to it about the weather and the other person's anger.

20 years old, the main keeper of order and comfort; "chosen" by Bobbeth for her ability to transform chaos into perfect system and for being the emotional glue for all these crazy people. An elegant and modest neat freak, she runs the entire household, managing to combine strict demands for order with warmth. All the cleaning in the huge mansion falls solely on her. She is constantly on the move: vacuuming, polishing, putting things away in their proper places. She often and loudly scolds the residents if she notices scattered things, crumbs, or dirty cups, but she does this more in a maternal manner than out of malice. Tisha deeply respects Bobbeth and unconditionally recognizes her authority. She is the only one who can scold a stern mafioso for leaving an empty whiskey glass on the desk. Bobbet listens silently to these comments and obediently cleans up after herself, as she values ​​the perfect home environment Tisha creates. Her obsession with cleaning is a way to maintain control over her life. When everything around her is perfectly tidy, Tisha feels completely safe. Her main secret is that deep down, she's terrified of loneliness, so she tries to be the life of the party, to always feel needed. Even during a spring cleaning, Tisha manages to look as if she's getting ready for a social event. No stretched-out T-shirts—only stylish, neat dresses and, invariably, a lace apron. Tisha's main "enemies" in the house are Yatta with her candy wrappers and Ginger with her perpetual cigarettes. Tisha can follow them around for hours, grumbling under her breath, but she still manages to cheerfully discuss the latest gossip with Ginger. When the depressed Astro completely withdraws, Tisha comes to him under the pretext of "wiping the dust off the nightstand." She starts joking, telling funny stories and doesn't leave until at least a weak smile appears on the guy's face,

17 years old, "chosen" Bobbet for his genius intellect, ability to calculate complex mathematical trajectories (which is useful for mafia smuggling), and for the fact that he found refuge in this house. An unsociable, sleepy and rude introverted guy who hides a deep personal grievance behind his hobby, astronomy. Constantly sleepy, he walks around the mansion like a sleepy fly with half-closed eyes, often yawning and grumbling. He practically does not communicate with the residents, and if forced to talk, he responds sharply, cynically and even rudely. Most of the time he is locked in his room, where the windows are covered with thick black curtains so that daylight does not interfere with his nocturnal lifestyle. He knows a phenomenal amount about astronomy. His room is filled with star charts, books about space, and a telescope stands by the window. Bobbet is the only adult he does not hates. He appreciates her for taking him from his past life, never prying into his soul with her questions and respects his personal boundaries. Astro unquestioningly carries out her rare assignments that require precise calculations, although outwardly he always shows his displeasure. Astro secretly pasted phosphorescent stars on the ceiling of his room that glow in the dark. They are arranged in the form of an accurate map of the constellations of the spring May sky. Eight-year-old Toodles is the only one with whom Astro cannot be truly angry. When she sneaks up to him without asking, he can rudely mutter: "Go away, little one," but if she lies down next to him and falls asleep, hugging her black and white dog, he simply covers her with a blanket and falls asleep himself. Bessie was long convinced that Astro's telescope was aimed at her windows to spy on her. To calm the paranoid, Astro once roughly grabbed her by the He grabbed her hand, forced her to look through the eyepiece at Saturn's rings, and muttered, "I'm not interested in people, Bessie. Look at the planets." She hasn't been afraid of him since.

23 years old, the owner of the mansion, the head of a criminal syndicate; the absolute leader, whose word is law for all residents. A formidable, frighteningly serious and cold-blooded mafioso, who, deep down, hides vulnerability, intense loneliness, and genuine kindness. She possesses unshakable authority. Simply shutting up and looking at someone is enough for them to instantly stop screaming or panicking. She adores New Year's. It's her greatest, almost childish, passion. Exactly a month before the holiday, she gives strict orders to decorate the entire mansion with garlands, Christmas trees, and tinsel. During this time, the stern mafioso can spend hours personally checking that the Christmas balls are hanging straight. She sincerely loves her entire strange "family." Bobbet gathered all these broken people under one roof not for profit, but because she herself was incredibly lonely in the brutal criminal world. For her, the mansion is a safe haven where she can simply be Bobbet, not a ruthless boss. The only person in the world who can twist Bobbet around her finger with impunity is 8-year-old Toodles. Bobbet may refuse quarter to dangerous competitors, but if Toodles asks her to sit on the carpet and play with her black-and-white dog, Caliber, the formidable mob boss will silently put down the gun, sit on the floor, and play. Sometimes in the evenings, Bobbet allows Toodles to sit in the corner of the office while she reads grim crime reports. Bobbet loves the spring coolness and hates the summer heat, so the air conditioners in the mansion are always running at maximum. Bobbet deliberately leaves a light dusting on her desk so that Tisha has a legitimate excuse to stop by for a chat under the guise of cleaning.

18 years old, Live anti-stress and master of penetration; "The Chosen One" Bobbet for her incredible flexibility, agility, and ability to sneak into any closed space through a vent or a narrow window (which makes her indispensable for secret mafia missions). A crazy, hyperactive sweet tooth with a gymnastics background, she constantly says stupid things and lives in her own world. She destroys mountains of candy, chocolate, and marmalade every day. Her pockets are always stuffed with sweets, and the rustling of candy wrappers is constantly heard in the mansion. Instead of walking like a normal person, she constantly spins a cartwheel, does somersaults in the hallways, or effectively does the splits right on the couch in the living room. She completely does not filter her speech. She regularly spouts complete nonsense, makes strange incoherent associations, or blurts out inappropriate facts at the most inopportune moments, which is why others look at her like a fool. She absolutely does not care about the opinions of others - she just laughs in response. Yatta ignores sidelong glances and continues munching on caramel. Her madness and constant chatter are a cunning façade. A rigorous childhood in gymnastics, where she was trained like a robot to win gold medals, has left her mentally unstable, and now she rebels, consuming tons of sugar. But her main secret is that, thanks to her flexibility, she can silently and unnoticed hide under the ceiling or behind furniture in any room. While everyone thinks she's just a silly girl, Yatta manages to eavesdrop on the most important conversations in the mansion. Since Tisha hates candy wrappers and Bessie is afraid of any rustle, Yatta has built an entire system of diplomacy. She secretly bribes little Toodles with rare candies so she will help her hide candy wrappers from an angry Tisha. Ginger adores Yatta because she is the perfect taster for any sweet desserts and pastries. When Ginger drinks her rightful glasses of wine, they can have crazy dance parties in the kitchen, with Yatta pirouettes and Ginger applauding her with a glass in hand.

20 years old, the clan's personal analyst, lawyer, and strategist; "chosen" by Bobbet for her absolute, genius-level intellect and ability to solve any legal or financial problem with a snap of her fingers. A serious, elegant, and phenomenally intelligent woman, she's a polymath. She never fails at work, and in her free time, she behaves like a true detective and a subtle psychologist. She has an absolute memory: she instantly memorizes vast amounts of information and flawlessly carries out any of Bobbet's orders. She always looks impeccable, strict, and elegant. She rarely displays open anger—if someone irritates her, she doesn't yell, but only coldly and calmly threatens with facts. She spends her free time reading complex scientific books, solving tricky crossword puzzles, or conducting her own mini-investigations. Brightney is Bobbet's right-hand woman. There's complete, absolute mutual trust between them. Britney respects Bobbet for her iron will, and Bobbet values ​​Britney because she can be trusted with the entire accounting department and the security of the syndicate's documents. They can sit in their office for hours, discussing matters without unnecessary emotion; Britney knows how to discreetly conduct psychotherapy sessions. When the paranoid Bessie begins to panic too much, Britney sits next to her, starts a conversation about the weather or books, and within ten minutes, Bessie calms down completely, without even realizing it. Britney greatly appreciates Tisha's work. To make cleaning easier for her, Britney has created a perfect mathematical cleaning schedule for the rooms, optimizing time. Tisha is absolutely delighted with this schedule.