Faeries

We learn much about faeries in the Twst universe from Silver, who explains that the fairies of the Fairy Gala are small, and live lives that are even more secluded from humans than Malleus and Lilia.

(Leona: “Basically, if you assume all fae are like that overgrown lizard, you’ve got another thing comin’.”)

Silver explains that diurnal faeries fear nocturnal fae like Sebek’s mother and grandmother, but he insists that “fae are very friendly” and “extremely kindhearted. Once you befriend one, they’ll protect you to the very last. They’re just a bit skittish and wary of strangers. So they’re harsh with outsiders.”

Silver willingly joins the Fairy Gala group (unlike Ace and Jack, who were forced and tricked, respectively), saying that it is “a good opportunity to improve human and fae relations,” which he would like to facilitate.

(Ace: “Talk about wholesome… I can’t believe we’ve got such a straight arrow at this school.”)

When they arrive at the venue Silver explains that they need to “keep the right mindset,” as their good faith will shine through if they are able to view the fairies as their kin.

Silver explains that different fae speak a number of different languages, with larger fairies requiring specialized translators to converse with smaller fairies at all.

(Silver himself cannot even speak with larger fairies despite Lilia’s attempts to teach him, as human ears have “a rather narrow hearing range compared to other animals.”)

Ortho is impressed by how Silver was able to acquire translators for the group and Silver explains, “If our plan fails, it will create long-lasting hostility between humans and fairies. That must never come to pass. I thought about what we’d need to ensure that everyone would all be happy together… and decided to focus on obtaining these.”

During the drama of the gala Silver explains that he has wished that fae and humans could live together ever since he was small: “Not just us, either. I’ve wished that all species could come together as one.”

This seems to be a sentiment that is shared by both of his fathers.