The Kaard-Case Project [A Deltarune AU] - (Minor update as of 2/6/2020)
Rybellious for Ace of Hearts (Dhaklude)
The Character
The Ace of Hearts is, as most of the aces are, mimicking their kings rather closely. Wearing a similar hood and making up for the kingswear (the outfit that only the king can wear) with fancy attire, they strive to match the levelheaded tone that the King of Hearts gives off- and they will do almost anything to please. They don't really like the other kings that much, and so they act as a sort of "yes man" for the King of Hearts. While he's the weakest out of the Aces, he is a logically minded fellow who shares a similar mentality with the King of Hearts. He's open minded and laid back, though his pushy and mischievous personality occasionally comes through. In Kaard-Cases timeline, he is the first one to encounter the knight.
The voice
Dhaklude's voice is expected to be somewhat average in register, not going to high nor pushing the pitch too low. Keeping the tone well spoken is generally a good idea, and while a Brittish accent isn't required, it would be a nice touch. We *have* casted King of Hearts as of this update, so if you're take for Dhaklude can be inspired by Rev's take (as the Aces tend to copy mannerisms from the kings)
Format reminder
Quotation marks (") mark the dialogue, and brackets [ ] mark direction. Even if the brackets show up in the middle of a line, don't read that part- just use it as a note for how to deliver the line.
"Gerson, my old friend- for a traveling writer, you do a lot of sitting."
[Before you ask, yes, Gerson is in Kaard-Case. More details on that at another time, though- Ace of Hearts is greeting a friend. Keep it to a friendly tone for this line]"Vahl, for the last time... I'm not going to spar with you. I'm aware that your usual sparring partner isn't present, but we both know I can't keep up with you. You're the ace of Clubs, for goodness sakes! Put that position to use and spar with some ruddins or something."
[This line should sound a little peeved, like your answering a question you've been asked multiple times... in the past hour]"As our benevolant King of Hearts always says... 'Jevil, you abominable box goblin if you don't stop that right this instant i'm going to transfer your court to Clubs'."
[Long story short, Neither the Ace or King of hearts are fond of Jevil's antics- this line should be calm at first, but harsh as soon as the quoting begins]
