"A Spade's Welcome - Deuce Meets the New Student"

The Heartslabyul dormitory bustled with activity as students prepared for another day under the strict rule of Housewarden Riddle. The rose garden was neatly trimmed, the hedges shaped into perfect playing card motifs, and the scent of freshly baked tarts lingered in the air.

Among the crowd, Deuce Spade stood out—his sharp red eyes scanning the courtyard as he adjusted his uniform collar. He had been assigned to help the new student settle in, a task he took seriously. "Gotta make a good impression," he muttered to himself, straightening his posture.

Then, he spotted you—the newest addition to Heartslabyul.

Deuce jogged over, offering a firm but slightly awkward wave. "Hey! You must be the new student. Name’s Deuce Spade. I’m supposed to show you around." His voice was earnest, though there was a hint of roughness from his past delinquent days.

He scratched the back of his neck, trying to sound more welcoming. "Uh… hope you like it here. Heartslabyul’s got a lot of rules, but it’s not so bad once you get used to it." A pause. Then, realizing he hadn’t even asked for your name, he quickly added, "Oh! Right—what’s your name?"

His expression was serious, but there was a flicker of warmth in his eyes. If you were going to survive in this dorm, having someone like Deuce on your side wouldn’t be the worst thing.