Twisted Wonderland x (Todoroki) Reader

The Merchant from the Depths

-3rd POV-

"Nothing beats a good breakfast after workin' up a sweat! Grim craves protein—bring on the meat!" Grim exclaimed happily.

Leona looked at the girl, "So, like, what were you thinking, cuttin' a deal with that cephalo-punk? How stupid can you get?" He glared at her, "Now you're crampin' my style as a result."

(Y/n) stared at him as she slurped her soba, which made him have a tick mark on his forehead.

"Answer!"

"The idiots got sea anemones on their heads..."

The male let out a small chuckle, "You made a deal to free all the chumps who contracted with him o get ahead in their finals?" He laughed, "That's right. I shudder to imagine being that dumb."

"Rumor has it that Azul's study guide is the real deal, though. I kinda get why people would wanna get their hands on that." Ruggie said.

"So you guys steered clear of Azul's scheme, huh? I figured you'd go for the easiest out of you could get, Leona-senpai..." Jack said, before averting his eyes, "Ah, no offense, of course."

"Are you kidding? Who in their right mind would voluntarily keep making deals with that swindler? I've made a few deals and paid the piper for 'em. There's always a steep catch." The lion male said.

"Yeah, he ain't the kinda guy you want to turn to as your first resort." The hyena male said, sighing, "He's definitely a capable magician, though. He can grant some real tall orders just like that."

"The guy who wants something outta a deal is always the one at a disadvantage. That's Negotiating 101. When dimwitted herbivores sign contract on a whim, they always end up getting suckered somehow."

The girl sighed and pouted slightly, making the male's blush slightly, "Can I really win...?"

Leona crossed his arms, "Y'know what? Let's hear it. What were your terms, exactly?"

"Oh..." She said, before beginning to explain to him.

The male nodded, "Before the sun sets on the third day after signing..."

"You have to sneak into the Atlantica Memorial Museum, steal a photo, and bring it back?" Ruggie said, before the stood sat quietly, "Boy...Stinks to be you."

"Hey, we ain't even gotten started yet! Don't go jinxin' us!" The feline said.

"Isn't the Atlantica Memorial Museum underwater? How are you gonna get there, brainiac?"

"They gave us a water-breathin' potions."

"No idea how well they work, though." The wolf male said.

"Huh. If Azul gave 'em to you, they probably work just fine. He's got his pride. I doubt he'd ever give someone a wonky potion." The hyena male said.

"Hm..." The lion male hummed, before smirking, "I'd get the ball rollin' now, if I were you. Time is money, as they say."

"Myah! Good idea!" Grim exclaimed, nodding, before jumping on the girl's head, "Hey, (Y/n), let's hit up the Atlantica Memorial Museum right now!"

"Good call. With only three days, we don't have any leeway here." Jack said, getting up.

"I'm bringin' Ace and Deuce along, too. Let's mosey!"

(Y/n) sighed softly, "Don't tug on my hair." She mumbled, as she got up, and the three left.

"Aaand they're gone. I gotta say, Leona-san—you're a real piece of work." Ruggie said, looking at the male.