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sleepyphoenix, AIM 'oneirologue'
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Character: Even
Canon: Kingdom Hearts
Version: Game
Canon Point: During KH3D
Age: Around 40
Gender: M
History:
http://kingdomhearts.wikia.com/wiki/Even
http://kingdomhearts.wikia.com/wiki/Vexen
Personality:
To Even, the world is an experiment. There is a very good reason that, during his life as Vexen, he earned the title 'Chilly Academic'. The most important thing in his life is his research, and everything around him is something that he can analyse. Unfortunately, in his past, this has led to him making decisions and working in ways that are far from ethical - even before he had his heart and emotions taken from him, he was still amoral enough to conduct human experiments, and has had no qualms about creating sentient beings as part of his further plans.
He's been seen to be quite a coward at times, although his fears (such as the term could apply while he was emotionless) were rational enough ones, direct fears for his own life and safety.
On a positive note, however, he's a dedicated individual. He's willing to put the time and effort into plans and see them through to completion, no matter what they are… and no matter how else people see what he's doing. He's confident in himself, even if no-one else is.
Out of his group, Even (or Vexen) was the greatest believer in their hierarchy. He longs for respect from his juniors, though it's rare enough that he's ever gotten such things: he believes himself to be better than a lot of them seem to see him. He doesn't take kindly to being mocked or having his research belittled, angering very easily at the slightest provocation. In general, he doesn't have the greatest patience for individuals unless he has a reason to do so - he can tend to be rather grumpy overall. He is, however, somewhat easily cowed, easily pushed around by those who are able to show their own strength. He's a follower, not a leader, as much as he might like to think otherwise, and as much as he might like to think himself an authority.
However, he's not just a chilly temper on legs. If someone is actually able to chip through his icy exterior, they'll find that Even can, in fact, be a very loyal and patient person. As Vexen, he remained true to the Organization's goals towards the very end. However, his loyalty is not given without good reason, whether it be a leader's charisma or a higher goal. He needs something to follow, something to believe in, beyond blind idealism.
As a mentor figure, he's patient enough, having been willing to take the time to train a young co-worker in the Organization: he's willing to put up with innocence and naivete as reasons for not knowing something, but he's not willing to put up with wilful stupidity. As one of the guardian figures of a young boy, Even has demonstrated a more directly caring side, wanting to do the best for his young charge and showing obvious concern when the child was lost. He has also been seen to be a little possessive over beings he created as part of an experiment, and hesitates a little before sending them into a troublesome situation… just a little, though. He'll always do what needs to be done, in the end, even if it's unpalatable. Progress was never made by shying away from the unpleasant… as much as he'd like to, sometimes.
All this said, Even is in a difficult situation as of his current canon point. He has only recently regained his heart and emotions, and is still recovering from the aftermath. While it is possible that the traumatic experience might change his outlook on life, and it has certainly shown him the harm in what he's done, it is as of yet uncertain what impact this is going to have on him in the long run.
Fears:
Even tends to be easily frightened, easily cowed. He's not a brave man. However, as far as specific fears go?
Having been outright killed once in his complicated existence, Even is very much afraid for his own life as a matter of course. He looks back on his time spent as Vexen and fears that he might lose his heart once more, that he might slip back: he's been having a hard time recovering and settling into his old persona at the time that he's being taken from. The thought of being nobody once again, no emotions, no passion, no conscience… (as little of a conscience as he even has, of course.) Even worse is the idea drilled into him in the Organization of becoming a Dusk - a completely inhuman Nobody with no 'self' whatsoever.
However, on a more mundane level, he's worried about not being good enough. He's afraid of being rejected, of being a failure. After all he's done, after all he's tried, to be cast away? No.
On some levels, he's not even sure he knows who he is, any more… and that plays on his mind.
Weaknesses:
As strongly affiliated to ice as he is, Even is very susceptible to heat and fire. Physically, he's not the strongest of people, either. He tends to react badly to illogical situations, and he's very short-tempered. He has trouble acknowledging a lot of elements of his past: he's attempting to write off ten whole years of his existence, almost. He has problems confronting the fact that his present self and 'Vexen' are the same person... he's also suppressing a measure of guilt (although not much of one) regarding his actions, and especially regarding the beings he created.
He's likely to be extremely susceptible to strong light and dark influences, too, with his heart in its current rather fragile state.
Mundane Strengths/Abilities:
Even is an extremely intelligent individual, to genius levels. He is incredibly analytical, very thorough and dedicated to his work. No matter what he needs to do, he'll see it through to the end.
Sensitivity/Magical Ability:
Even's signature ability is cryokinesis. He is able to manifest and control ice around him, and use it as a means of attack. While he has a degree of usage of other elemental and curative magics, these are far exceeded by his ice manipulation skills. He has a limited self-levitation skill, being able to hover around a foot from the ground and move at around a walking pace while in the air. He has also demonstrated an ability to detect the levels of darkness and light present in a human heart.
(He can create dark corridors for transport, although I understand that this ability will be nerfed in the setting.)
Supply List:
"Frozen Pride" - a large spiked shield, attuned to his self and soul, that can be summoned at will.
Game Transfers:
N/A
Sample RP post:
This wasn't Even's day.
Then again, what would he even call 'his day'? A quiet one spent alone to get back down to his research, most likely. Him, his books, his data. He'd spent so long stuck in bed, wrestling with his weakness and his nightmares, that the idea that he'd finally be able to get back to work? He'd thought it'd be a dream come true.
Just to be left to do what he did best - that was what he needed, what he wanted. But sadly, that didn't look like it was going to be the case. Are you alright, Even? Do you need a hand moving any equipment, Even? It was enough to drive him to distraction. At least he could appreciate that they were trying to help, and that was worth it, he supposed. They wanted to pull their weight. That was better than some people he'd known, certainly… but he wanted this to be his. It didn't matter that trying to arrange everything just right was tiring him out, his head spinning: it was his to arrange, his to work with. So he'd do it, and do it the way he wanted.
And here someone else was to disturb him, it seemed. A shadow stood in the doorway: but, he soon realised, not one that had appeared so far today. Spiked hair silhouetted against the light that crept through - and Even's blood ran cold. He could almost feel the pain of the weapon that had smashed through his chest, almost feel his body fading away… no. That was done, that was gone, and that person had no place in his world any longer.
Something snapped. "Out!" he shouted at the figure, waving his arms. "You've done enough damage! Leave my space at once!" How dare he intrude - how dare his killer set foot in his sanctuary?
Contact info: Plurk
DW:
sleepyphoenixCharacter: Even
Canon: Kingdom Hearts
Version: Game
Canon Point: During KH3D
Age: Around 40
Gender: M
History:
http://kingdomhearts.wikia.com/wiki/Even
http://kingdomhearts.wikia.com/wiki/Vexen
Personality:
To Even, the world is an experiment. There is a very good reason that, during his life as Vexen, he earned the title 'Chilly Academic'. The most important thing in his life is his research, and everything around him is something that he can analyse. Unfortunately, in his past, this has led to him making decisions and working in ways that are far from ethical - even before he had his heart and emotions taken from him, he was still amoral enough to conduct human experiments, and has had no qualms about creating sentient beings as part of his further plans.
He's been seen to be quite a coward at times, although his fears (such as the term could apply while he was emotionless) were rational enough ones, direct fears for his own life and safety.
On a positive note, however, he's a dedicated individual. He's willing to put the time and effort into plans and see them through to completion, no matter what they are… and no matter how else people see what he's doing. He's confident in himself, even if no-one else is.
Out of his group, Even (or Vexen) was the greatest believer in their hierarchy. He longs for respect from his juniors, though it's rare enough that he's ever gotten such things: he believes himself to be better than a lot of them seem to see him. He doesn't take kindly to being mocked or having his research belittled, angering very easily at the slightest provocation. In general, he doesn't have the greatest patience for individuals unless he has a reason to do so - he can tend to be rather grumpy overall. He is, however, somewhat easily cowed, easily pushed around by those who are able to show their own strength. He's a follower, not a leader, as much as he might like to think otherwise, and as much as he might like to think himself an authority.
However, he's not just a chilly temper on legs. If someone is actually able to chip through his icy exterior, they'll find that Even can, in fact, be a very loyal and patient person. As Vexen, he remained true to the Organization's goals towards the very end. However, his loyalty is not given without good reason, whether it be a leader's charisma or a higher goal. He needs something to follow, something to believe in, beyond blind idealism.
As a mentor figure, he's patient enough, having been willing to take the time to train a young co-worker in the Organization: he's willing to put up with innocence and naivete as reasons for not knowing something, but he's not willing to put up with wilful stupidity. As one of the guardian figures of a young boy, Even has demonstrated a more directly caring side, wanting to do the best for his young charge and showing obvious concern when the child was lost. He has also been seen to be a little possessive over beings he created as part of an experiment, and hesitates a little before sending them into a troublesome situation… just a little, though. He'll always do what needs to be done, in the end, even if it's unpalatable. Progress was never made by shying away from the unpleasant… as much as he'd like to, sometimes.
All this said, Even is in a difficult situation as of his current canon point. He has only recently regained his heart and emotions, and is still recovering from the aftermath. While it is possible that the traumatic experience might change his outlook on life, and it has certainly shown him the harm in what he's done, it is as of yet uncertain what impact this is going to have on him in the long run.
Fears:
Even tends to be easily frightened, easily cowed. He's not a brave man. However, as far as specific fears go?
Having been outright killed once in his complicated existence, Even is very much afraid for his own life as a matter of course. He looks back on his time spent as Vexen and fears that he might lose his heart once more, that he might slip back: he's been having a hard time recovering and settling into his old persona at the time that he's being taken from. The thought of being nobody once again, no emotions, no passion, no conscience… (as little of a conscience as he even has, of course.) Even worse is the idea drilled into him in the Organization of becoming a Dusk - a completely inhuman Nobody with no 'self' whatsoever.
However, on a more mundane level, he's worried about not being good enough. He's afraid of being rejected, of being a failure. After all he's done, after all he's tried, to be cast away? No.
On some levels, he's not even sure he knows who he is, any more… and that plays on his mind.
Weaknesses:
As strongly affiliated to ice as he is, Even is very susceptible to heat and fire. Physically, he's not the strongest of people, either. He tends to react badly to illogical situations, and he's very short-tempered. He has trouble acknowledging a lot of elements of his past: he's attempting to write off ten whole years of his existence, almost. He has problems confronting the fact that his present self and 'Vexen' are the same person... he's also suppressing a measure of guilt (although not much of one) regarding his actions, and especially regarding the beings he created.
He's likely to be extremely susceptible to strong light and dark influences, too, with his heart in its current rather fragile state.
Mundane Strengths/Abilities:
Even is an extremely intelligent individual, to genius levels. He is incredibly analytical, very thorough and dedicated to his work. No matter what he needs to do, he'll see it through to the end.
Sensitivity/Magical Ability:
Even's signature ability is cryokinesis. He is able to manifest and control ice around him, and use it as a means of attack. While he has a degree of usage of other elemental and curative magics, these are far exceeded by his ice manipulation skills. He has a limited self-levitation skill, being able to hover around a foot from the ground and move at around a walking pace while in the air. He has also demonstrated an ability to detect the levels of darkness and light present in a human heart.
(He can create dark corridors for transport, although I understand that this ability will be nerfed in the setting.)
Supply List:
"Frozen Pride" - a large spiked shield, attuned to his self and soul, that can be summoned at will.
Game Transfers:
N/A
Sample RP post:
This wasn't Even's day.
Then again, what would he even call 'his day'? A quiet one spent alone to get back down to his research, most likely. Him, his books, his data. He'd spent so long stuck in bed, wrestling with his weakness and his nightmares, that the idea that he'd finally be able to get back to work? He'd thought it'd be a dream come true.
Just to be left to do what he did best - that was what he needed, what he wanted. But sadly, that didn't look like it was going to be the case. Are you alright, Even? Do you need a hand moving any equipment, Even? It was enough to drive him to distraction. At least he could appreciate that they were trying to help, and that was worth it, he supposed. They wanted to pull their weight. That was better than some people he'd known, certainly… but he wanted this to be his. It didn't matter that trying to arrange everything just right was tiring him out, his head spinning: it was his to arrange, his to work with. So he'd do it, and do it the way he wanted.
And here someone else was to disturb him, it seemed. A shadow stood in the doorway: but, he soon realised, not one that had appeared so far today. Spiked hair silhouetted against the light that crept through - and Even's blood ran cold. He could almost feel the pain of the weapon that had smashed through his chest, almost feel his body fading away… no. That was done, that was gone, and that person had no place in his world any longer.
Something snapped. "Out!" he shouted at the figure, waving his arms. "You've done enough damage! Leave my space at once!" How dare he intrude - how dare his killer set foot in his sanctuary?
