A/N: This story is part of a 14-part album fic challenge, in which each song from a single album will serve as inspiration for the story. The cot she is scrubbing has raised pads, suggesting gynecological examinations. He seems to have the ability to communicate with them. Hoffman may have sexual interest in Clara and Diana because of the way he acts towards them. https://ruleofrose.fandom.com/wiki/Hoffman?oldid=15574, Headmaster/teacher at Rose Garden Orphanage, If you're playing on an emulator, consider using a. Stocking up on health items before the boss helps a lot, so explore the chapter for as many as possible with Brown. This could refer to how he thought he "owned" the children at the orphanage (Clara, for example), rather than that he was merely the one in charge of caring for them. If his leap misses, he will begin to stand up. as well as several other phrases as to how she feels alone and feels confused about what is happening to her. In her unused audio, she mentions at one point that something is hurting her. Rosa Clará wishes all her brides around the world happy holidays. This could possibly be due to the fact that Martha would often interrogate Clara on the subject of her abuse. Rule of Rose is an adventure/Survival Horror game set in an orphanage/airship in post-war England... or is it? If we assume that this calendar is related to the airship of Rule of Rose's focus and bear in mind the fanfare with which said airship was celebrated with, the presence of free hand-out items, such as calendars, is certainly not surprising. She randomly cries and laughs, which is a sign of mood swings common during pregnancy, as well hinting to her crumbling sanity. Rule of Rose is much more of an adventure game, with an emphasis on finding and using key items to unlock the next area and get to the next bit of story. Jennifer admits this is true and she was lazy to a degree, as she just didn't care and see the value in trying to make the orphanage as clean as possible - the exception being laundry as she likes clean clothes. Clara was popularized by the 13th-century Saint Clare of Assisi, a friend and follower of Saint Francis, who left her wealthy family to found the order of nuns known as the Poor Clares. ... A cutscene will play where the perv teacher will take Clara into a room. He then says to her in a low, menacing and seductive tone, "Look, there's some... dust over here... give it a wipe." In "The Funeral" chapter, Clara can be found in the Sick Room, scrubbing one of the cots. There are strong implications that Clara was suicidal, most likely because of the implied sexual abuse she suffered. "Rule of Rose" is a classic survival horror game for PlayStation 2. Clara is also seen shuffling her feet whenever she is required to move. Hoffman will try to leap on Jennifer and attack her with his stick. Rule of Rose is a survival horror video game developed by Punchline for the PlayStation 2.Set in England in 1930, the plot revolves around a nineteen-year-old woman named Jennifer, who becomes trapped in a world ruled by young girls who have established a class hierarchy called the Red Crayon Aristocrats. Jennifer comments, "She wanted so much to be an adult... and yet she was also afraid of growing up too fast." Rule of Rose – Guide and Walkthrough ... as poor Jennifer soon discovers. It is strongly implied that Clara was raped or sexually abused by Hoffman over a long period of time, but this has never been confirmed. In "The Funeral" chapter, Hoffman orders Jennifer to clean the orphanage. Clara is perceived as a nurse-like character, as she tended to the orphans' wounds when they were hurt and took care of them when they were sick. Jennifer points out in the "Once Upon a Time" chapter that Clara looked "scary" when talking to Martha. Unused Soundfiles. -C- Close the book {The funeral is about to begin.Those who will be participating, please hurry to the grave.} Rule of Rose is an adventure/survival horror game for the PS2 set in an orphanage/airship in post-war England... or is it? The rope that bound her legs together is supposedly a symbol of Clara being unable to escape her fate. Rule of Rose Fan Art Tags boss, clara, mermaid, rule of rose Views 2,450 views Votes 10 votes Favorited 1 member Member Dedication Everyone Feedback 3 comments Sourced By This work is not available for use in other pieces. Clara has little screentime, likely because child Jennifer did not know her very well. Clara is a quiet girl who is a resident of the Rose Garden Orphanage. This only stuns him, but allows a few hits. ... Clara, the Frightened Princess appears very infrequently. Her vomit attacks may be from "morning sickness", a common nausea while pregnant. After Clara does this, Hoffman's voice can be heard saying, "Mmhmm...", as if he is agreeing with Clara. In "The Clover Field" if Jennifer should open the drawers in the Sick Bay of the Airship, Clara will rush to Jennifer stop her, shouting "Don't look in there!" Rule of Rose. There is evidence she suffers from low self-esteem and poor mental health. Diana also has a bandaged thigh which can only be seen when she lifts her skirt to curtsy, suggesting some sort of injury or bruise, but could also hint at some sexual injury. Product description. As their amateur detective agency takes on the case, they uncover a great deal more about the orphanage’s inner workings than they could have ever bargained for. It is unlikely she would have been able to mentally or emotionally cope with looking after the children while Hoffman and Martha were gone. Rule of Rose – Diana/Clara (they both kind of fit this character in different ways) Injured physically and emotionally, these characters lash out at those around them in their pain and suffering, many times blaming themselves. Jennifer with the gun, means a lot of things, you know what I mean rite players?, Wendy with the rose! Rule of Rose Wiki is a FANDOM Games Community. Come in to read stories and fanfics that span multiple fandoms in the Rule of Rose universe. There could also be irony found in the "clear, bright" meaning of the name Clara, as Clara had a very solemn and mysterious disposition. The tie in seems to be … Although she is technically a minor, she is not one of the participants in the Red Crayon Aristocrat Club, and it seems she is unaware of its existence, or perhaps views it as an innocuous club for children having fun. Clara stopping Jennifer from opening the drawer. But not Clara, his sweet Clara. Most likely, her fears about losing her ideal self and not growing up into the adult she wanted to stemmed from Hoffman's possible growing sexual interest in her and her revulsion at this. The general meaning of "steward" is someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else. Clara displays body language that evokes feelings of fear, shame and discomfort whenever Jennifer encounters her. There are many uncomfortable moments in this game. Jennifer admits this is true and s… Later on, he then becomes a boss battle. He seems oblivious to the existence of the Red Crayon Aristocrat Club. When Jennifer turns to leave the room, Hoffman enters the Sick Room and calls to Clara who reluctantly leaves with him into the adjoining room. He then says to her in a low, menacing, yet seductive tone, "Look, there's some... dust over here... give it a wipe." The Shortbread and White Chocolate are most important to find. Diana searches for it, but her absence makes him suspect her of taking it. He also notably dislikes Jennifer, blaming her for the children getting out of control, despite that it wasn't really Jennifer's fault and the orphanage children were inherently dark inside. The point of the game is to earn 19-year-old Jennifer's memories back, which she lost when she was 9 years old. He had tried too hard to be someone he wasn't. Although one could attribute it to asset re-use, there is also a nightstand with a lamp on the same side of the bed. Born in the year 1914, Clara was around 15-16 years old by the time Jennifer had arrived at the orphanage. There are implications that Hoffman began to take a sexual interest in Clara, much against her will, and that Clara was too frightened to tell anyone or stop him. In November 1930, Hoffman left the orphanage. Clara mysteriously disappeared shortly after Hoffman and Martha Carol, leaving the orphans all alone without any adult supervision. Hoffman calls the children to bed in the order of his favorites: Diana, Eleanor. The "gills" at the sides of her body were possibly from surgery, and the cut on her stomach from a supposed abortion. It seemed that she spent quite a number of years at the orphanage, and by the time Jennifer arrived, she began to assist Hoffman in his work, and at one point, even asked him for a permanent position. when no item is on "find target". He also notably dislikes Jennifer, blaming her for the children getting out of control, despite that it wasn't really Jennifer's fault and the orphanage children were inherently dark inside. To do this, order Brown "go!" After Hoffman's defeat, Jennifer must take the. However, children and adults live in the same world, and we must both play by society's rules.". Steward also means "an attendant on an airplane," which is similar to what Jennifer was in the airship crash that killed her parents. I've done nothing to deserve this!". However, Hoffman and Martha are inexplicably seen in later chapters alive and do not mention these previous events. His sorrowful wife. A steward (from Old English stíweard, stiȝweard, from stiȝ "hall, household" + weard ", keeper." This order also makes it easier for him to hide his abuse of Clara from the other children, although it is assumed that Olivia is always last since she is a toddler and doesn't understand anything at all. - Duration: 3:20. There are some tips: Once defeated or "killed", the Imps are seen sweeping up his blood. [2] She also cries and laughs hysterically as she repeats that something hurts and how she is alone. It is also possible Hoffman became too scared of the Red Crayon Aristocrat Club, who were becoming increasingly sadistic, and left. He presumably does this in order to make Clara feel worthless, and make her feel like she's never good enough for him, trying to instill a desire in her to "please" him. It is also possible Clara killed herself in suicide, although one could hope she lived a happier life away from the orphanage. In 1930, Jennifer is sent to the Rose Garden Orphanage after her parents die in a tragic accident. In "The Unlucky Clover Field" chapter, if Jennifer peeks through one of the keyholes, she can see Hoffman surrounded by Imps. In her boss form as a mermaid, Clara has gills on her wrists, stitching on her stomach and gills at the sides of her stomach and rib area. Jennifer is a timid, fair, soft-spoken young English woman who seems weak and is easily pushed about by others - although this is understandable considering the situation she was forced into. The scar across her chest could be seen as a symbolism to stop the growth of her breasts. Fandom: Rule of Rose Pairing: Eleanor/Clara Summary: Eleanor falls ill, and Clara tends to her. He appears to be caressing Diana throughout this conversation in a suggestive way, and could be perceived as crossing the line on how much an adult should touch a child. Eventually, however, it becomes clear that nothing in this world is as it seems. Clara stopping Jennifer from opening the drawer. Another meaning of the word is "custodian": one in charge or buildings, grounds, or animals, of which all were Hoffman's duty. Clara is also seen scrubbing a spot towards the end of the bed. She also seems to tense up when her name is called. He also thinks poorly of her because she was often late and didn't care about being scolded for not doing her assigned chores. Once there, she is kidnapped by members of the mysterious Aristocracy of the Red Crayon. Clara shares certain personality traits with, Clara's characteristics and the way she is depicted is also a similar to. When Jennifer looks through the keyhole, she can see Clara scrubbing the floor, her movements unnatural and sexually suggestive while Hoffman stands near her face, pointing to the ground. Clara (Rule of Rose) Hoffman (Rule of Rose) Implied/Referenced Child Abuse; Implied/Referenced Rape/Non-con; Summary. Diana is Hoffman's favorite orphan, but the reason why is unknown. Mr. Hoffman talking to Clara in a low, menacing, yet seductive tone. There is a theory that Hoffman may have deliberately done this to cover up any troubling noise (i.e. Hoffman calls the children to bed in the order of his favorites and Clara's name is one of the last. Hoffman wrote in his diary, "I can hardly believe it. Diana apparently wanted to be beautiful and pure but was self-conscious in believing that every day she separated from her ideal self. It is unknown what happened to Clara. It is possible Clara was secretly murdered by the Aristocrats for refusing to join. English Rose: Jennifer presents the intriguing concept of a classic English Rose forced into a Resident Evil-style survival horror environment. It can be theorized that Hoffman truly wanted to be an admirable teacher and caretaker of unfortunate children, but his possible sexual desires got in the way of it, and it was too difficult to "keep up the hero act" due to his possible feelings of shame and guilt, so he left. The bed in the Mermaid Princess room is the same as the one in Hoffman's bedroom in the orphanage. It is implied Eleanor and Meg took Hoffman's koi, sliced it in half, combined it with a doll to make the "Mermaid Doll" as mermaids do not really exist, and donated it as the Monthly Gift. There are implications that Hoffman began to take a sexual interest in Clara, much against her will, and that Clara was too frightened to tell anyone or stop him. The name Clara is a feminine form of the Latin name Clarus - borne by a few early saints - meaning "clear, bright, illustrious, famous." When he leaves the room, Diana is clearly disgusted by his touch, calling it 'disgusting'. She is sent to Rose Garden Orphanage, in a remote portion of the English countryside. He constantly frowns upon the children's mischievous activities, but does not give a second thought to whether or not he should help the children who are being picked on. If Jennifer looks through the keyhole, she can see Clara on her hands and knees scrubbing the floor. Clara is later revealed to be the person in the bed. You have a dog, Brown, who can track items by scent. Hoffman is theorized by many players to be a pedophile, which generally refers to pre-pubescent children. Because of the chapter's reflective atmosphere, it is possible that Jennifer is trying to remember the positive side of him. Diana may be another of Hoffman's victims. The "famous" element to the name could possibly be ironic, as Clara was very much ignored by the children of the Rose Garden Orphanage. Another meaning of the word "steward" refers to a farmer who owns land rather than rents it. The bed and nightstand in the Mermaid princess room are the same as the ones in Hoffman's bedroom in the orphanage. Jennifer likely followed them, peered through the keyhole, and saw Clara shirtless in Hoffman's office while her lower body was covered by a bedsheet. 3:20. Fandom: Rule of Rose Pairing: Hoffman/Clara Summary: Days, and years, and entire lifetimes have passed since Hoffman abandoned his post as the headmaster at the Rose Garden Orphanage, but those little brats are still a constant thorn in his side. Clara the mermaid was the one that freaked me out the most while playing Rule Of Rose. The "gills" on Clara's wrist could be young Jennifer's interpretation Clara's self mutilation. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Clara's fate is ambiguous. Clara is a character of Rule of Rose and a nightmarish form of her, the Mermaid Princess, is one of the bosses of the game. He wrote in his diary, "I'm leaving the orphanage. It may also be hinting that Clara was bulimic, as bulimia is commonly co-morbid with other disorders, such as depression and anxiety. After Clara does this, Hoffman's voice can be heard saying, "Mmhmm...", as if he is agreeing with Clara. Clara's here to look after things, and the children are quickly growing up. [1] This is possibly where some evidence to a sexual relationship between her and Hoffman lies, likely condoms, as birth control pills did not exist at the time. Her parents took her on an airship ride when she was 8, and the ship crashed into the ocean not long after it set sail for India, and Jennifer as the only survivor. There is even unused audio of Clara crying for help in the game's data files in which she constantly asks to be forgiven for something, promising never to do it again. His boss battle is notorious as it is quite difficult (some players even ragequit), mainly because he is very unpredictable, often retaliates when attacked, has a surprisingly wide range, hits Jennifer hard in rapid succession, etc. He constantly frowns upon the children's mischievous activities, but does not give a second thought to whether or not he should help the children who are being picked on. Fandom: Rule of Rose Pairing: Eleanor, Clara, Jennifer Summary: When Clara goes missing from the orphanage, Eleanor and Jennifer are the only ones who seem to care enough to search for her. There is unused audio in the game of Clara crying for help. Most of the events in the game are from young Jennifer's point of view, and she likely didn't understand any sexual things Hoffman may have done to Clara, and therefore, interpreted Clara as a mermaid. LORD JH carvalho 3,571 views. ... Clara remembers the day she met the water boy, and his hands on her shoulders weighing her down. It is never actually confirmed that Hoffman sexually abused the girls, and it is still possible that Hoffman never laid a finger on the girls in such a way, but the implications are still strong. If Jennifer tries to talk to her in "The Funeral" chapter, Clara ignores her just like all the other children. In the "Sir Peter" chapter, he is seen bound to a chair by Imps and walking in a abnormal way. There are also implications that Clara may have had an abortion, possibly via a C-section. Rule Of Rose takes you into the past for incredible and strange gaming action. Even attacking him from behind is dangerous. 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