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Name: Faetan
Age: 18+
Personal Journal: None
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Other In-Game Characters: None
Character (Original Universe)
Name: Rukia Kuchiki
Age: Somewhere between 50-200???
Gender: Female
Canon: Bleach
Canon Point: Post Hueco Mundo arc, pre-Fullbringer arc
History: Rukia's Wiki link
Personality: There are two very different ways that Rukia chooses to present herself to people. This isn't surprising, given the two lifestyles she was pushed into at a young age. Around people she doesn't know, particularly those who are deserving of respect, Rukia appears to be formal, serious, and dedicated. But around those who know her, and who have earned her trust and friendship, she's far more casual, even downright playful. Some have said that the way she speaks and carries herself is more like a man than a lady, which may be true. She struggles to be refined and uphold the honor of the Kuchiki household, but she did grow up in the Rukongai, where you had to be tough to survive. Neither is her 'true self,' which is a mixture of both lives that have groomed her into the person she is today.
After spending as much time as she has around Ichigo and his friends, the harsh contrast between these two presentations have begun to blend. She has grown in confidence regarding her abilities, able to take pride in her Kidou now that she better understands her adoptive brother and his motivations where she was concerned.
For a long time, she was humbled and even intimidated by Byakuya. He never told her why he'd elected to adopt her, and her adoption into a noble family changed her academic standing relationships drastically. Some were even severed. Byakuya seemed cold, distant, and severe. Once he revealed to her that he'd acted on behalf of the dying wish of his wife, Rukia's older sister, the bond between them softened significantly. He was a man of justice, restricted by the laws he'd sworn to uphold, which was why he'd fought against Ichigo's attempts to rescue her. After he revealed his motivations and inner conflicts to her, her feelings of intimidation turned to deep respect, even admiration, much like a little sister who hero worships her big brother.
As a friend, Rukia is loyal, willing to lay down her life for the people she cares about. She's also willing to fight to the end to defend the souls she's been sworn to protect. Though Rukia doesn't suffer fools lightly, she shows warmth and kindness to those who are frightened, sad, or in need of comfort. It brings her great satisfaction to help souls cross over, and she expects nothing in return for doing her job. She was very proud to be accepted as a shinigami, and she'd worked hard to achieve her position as it was a childhood promise she'd made with Renji to escape their life of poverty.
Rukia has a different dememanor depending on whether she's the mentor, or the student/subordinate. As a mentor, she takes her role very seriously, and can get a little imperious if her student (Ichigo) gets impatient or disrespectful. She often tries to illustrate her lessons, but her drawings are childish and tend to detract from the seriousness of the situation. It's not intentional; she just sucks. But her instructions are confident, and she carries a lot of wisdom and tactical knowledge. She's a great teacher. However, when faced with someone of higher authority, Rukia exhibits every respect she can give. She follows orders obediently, and has no qualms about lending her support to her captain. But, as with so many facets of her personality, there are exceptions. Rukia is not so black-and-white when it comes to playing by the rules. She's able to show mercy, and she will sometimes break the rules in lieu of what she believes to be the greater good. But she'll also accept the punishment that comes with it.
Though Rukia is ordinarily confident in her actions, she can be hard on herself and penitent if those actions cause harm to another. She berated herself for speaking candidly to Ichigo about his mother's death, and for decades she was consumed with guilt at having to kill her friend and mentor, Kaien, when he was possessed by a Hollow. She will apologize without pride or ego getting in the way, as she can usually recognize when she's in the wrong.
She can be extremely stubborn when she's made up her mind to act, particularly if it's to help someone in need. While Rukia doesn't have a particularly hot temper, or a tendency to bear a grudge, she has no qualms about letting people know that they've offended her, either with sharp-tongued remarks, physical brutality, or some means of utter humiliation while she looks on with a cool smirk. If she cares about someone, then she's likely to tease them too. It's a way of dropping her guard and showing her trust. On the other hand, Rukia herself can be easily riled up and quarrelsome, especially if she's embarrassed. Despite her tough love and cool composure, Rukia can be surprisingly...kind of a dork. There are many things about the modern world that she just can't seem to understand (like juiceboxes), but she sure tries her best, bless her shinigami heart. She at least has more curiosity than pride, as she doesn't hesitate to ask for help if she's having trouble understanding something about human culture.
Finally, Rukia is about as far from a romantic as a person can be. She values friendship more than anything else, and as such she seldom has time to let her mind wander to such things. She nearly chokes when someone suggests that she might be romantic with Ichigo, as the idea of her being in love with a teenage human boy is so completely foreign to her. The bond they share is more of a deep partnership and trust. It has nothing to do with physical attraction. She's also oblivious to Renji's feelings for her, as she's completely obtuse and can't recognize his affections despite being childhood friends. She may have had a small crush on Kaien, but as he was married, she likely didn't put enough emotional investment into it for anything to bloom. Instead, she admired and respected him for his kindness and patience when instructing her. As such, Rukia isn't likely to fall in love with anybody.But if Renji did show up and had enough courage to be completely blunt about it, then MAYBE...
Third-Person Sample: Rukia's sandal touched lightly upon the ground, robes softly fluttering back into place. Her dark eyes scanned the treeline for signs of an enemy presence, while she focused her spiritual senses to detect any lingering hint of reiatsu. She found none. It was only then that she opened her fist to look at the pair of floral hairpins clasped in her palm -- Orihime's. Rukia didn't smile. She closed her eyes, exhaling, and placed them securely in the inner folds of her uniform.
The grass was cool and wet as she walked across the short expanse of clover-studded fields and into the scrubby forest. Orihime had begged her to hide the hairpins, suggesting that if she had no access to her powers, she would no longer be targetted by their enemies. Logically, she had a point. Her powers were near godlike, and in the wrong hands, they could do a great deal of harm. Rukia didn't want Orihime to go through a second situation like the one Aizen had put her in -- imprisoned, lonely, losing all hopes of ever achieving her dreams. But this...
Rukia stooped to one knee beside a gnarled tree, with two distinct parallel knots in the trunk. This was the place that sprang to mind when Rukia was entreated with the safety of Orihime's hairpins. It was unlikely to be visited by anyone. It was safe. Orihime would be safe.
But safe didn't mean happy. Rukia knew how much the hairpins meant to the young girl, that they were a gift from her late brother. They were also the only means Orihime had of defending herself, and protecting her friends. And here Rukia was, about to put those sacred treasures in dirt.
Closing her eyes, she brought her fist to her mouth, and frowned.
No.
This was reprehensible. Orihime didn't lack courage, or even strength. She might be inexperienced, but that could be fixed. What was more, Rukia wasn't going to leave her behind. They were friends.
Her mind made up, Rukia rose to her feet and abandoned the tree altogether. Her stride was brisk, her shoulders straight. Orihime was going to wear her hairpins, and if their enemies came after her, then they'd find that their target was not defenseless, nor was she alone. They would have to get through Ichigo. And they would have to get through Rukia.
Approaching the traveler's gate, Rukia finally permitted herself a smile, then stepped through.
Mognet Sample: To those who have elected the Gambler class, I request an audience. It has come to my attention that there may, or may not, be a certain slot result that summons a creature called a Lagomorph, and that this Lagomorph resembles a creature known to me as a 'rabbit.'
Please verify whether this is fact, or rumor. It is imperative that I know immediately.
If it is true, a demonstration would not be unappreciated.
With Sincere Regard,
Kuchiki Rukia
Crystallis
Moogle Name: Chappopo
Moogle Gender: Female
First Job: Ninja
Second Job: Red Mage
Limit Break: Frozen Moon - A wave of ice, as cold as Absolute Zero, ripples out from the center of Rukia's position. Minor enemies/monsters can be shattered from the sheer cold, while major enemies take massive Ice-based damage.
Name: Faetan
Age: 18+
Personal Journal: None
Contact:
Other In-Game Characters: None
Character (Original Universe)
Name: Rukia Kuchiki
Age: Somewhere between 50-200???
Gender: Female
Canon: Bleach
Canon Point: Post Hueco Mundo arc, pre-Fullbringer arc
History: Rukia's Wiki link
Personality: There are two very different ways that Rukia chooses to present herself to people. This isn't surprising, given the two lifestyles she was pushed into at a young age. Around people she doesn't know, particularly those who are deserving of respect, Rukia appears to be formal, serious, and dedicated. But around those who know her, and who have earned her trust and friendship, she's far more casual, even downright playful. Some have said that the way she speaks and carries herself is more like a man than a lady, which may be true. She struggles to be refined and uphold the honor of the Kuchiki household, but she did grow up in the Rukongai, where you had to be tough to survive. Neither is her 'true self,' which is a mixture of both lives that have groomed her into the person she is today.
After spending as much time as she has around Ichigo and his friends, the harsh contrast between these two presentations have begun to blend. She has grown in confidence regarding her abilities, able to take pride in her Kidou now that she better understands her adoptive brother and his motivations where she was concerned.
For a long time, she was humbled and even intimidated by Byakuya. He never told her why he'd elected to adopt her, and her adoption into a noble family changed her academic standing relationships drastically. Some were even severed. Byakuya seemed cold, distant, and severe. Once he revealed to her that he'd acted on behalf of the dying wish of his wife, Rukia's older sister, the bond between them softened significantly. He was a man of justice, restricted by the laws he'd sworn to uphold, which was why he'd fought against Ichigo's attempts to rescue her. After he revealed his motivations and inner conflicts to her, her feelings of intimidation turned to deep respect, even admiration, much like a little sister who hero worships her big brother.
As a friend, Rukia is loyal, willing to lay down her life for the people she cares about. She's also willing to fight to the end to defend the souls she's been sworn to protect. Though Rukia doesn't suffer fools lightly, she shows warmth and kindness to those who are frightened, sad, or in need of comfort. It brings her great satisfaction to help souls cross over, and she expects nothing in return for doing her job. She was very proud to be accepted as a shinigami, and she'd worked hard to achieve her position as it was a childhood promise she'd made with Renji to escape their life of poverty.
Rukia has a different dememanor depending on whether she's the mentor, or the student/subordinate. As a mentor, she takes her role very seriously, and can get a little imperious if her student (Ichigo) gets impatient or disrespectful. She often tries to illustrate her lessons, but her drawings are childish and tend to detract from the seriousness of the situation. It's not intentional; she just sucks. But her instructions are confident, and she carries a lot of wisdom and tactical knowledge. She's a great teacher. However, when faced with someone of higher authority, Rukia exhibits every respect she can give. She follows orders obediently, and has no qualms about lending her support to her captain. But, as with so many facets of her personality, there are exceptions. Rukia is not so black-and-white when it comes to playing by the rules. She's able to show mercy, and she will sometimes break the rules in lieu of what she believes to be the greater good. But she'll also accept the punishment that comes with it.
Though Rukia is ordinarily confident in her actions, she can be hard on herself and penitent if those actions cause harm to another. She berated herself for speaking candidly to Ichigo about his mother's death, and for decades she was consumed with guilt at having to kill her friend and mentor, Kaien, when he was possessed by a Hollow. She will apologize without pride or ego getting in the way, as she can usually recognize when she's in the wrong.
She can be extremely stubborn when she's made up her mind to act, particularly if it's to help someone in need. While Rukia doesn't have a particularly hot temper, or a tendency to bear a grudge, she has no qualms about letting people know that they've offended her, either with sharp-tongued remarks, physical brutality, or some means of utter humiliation while she looks on with a cool smirk. If she cares about someone, then she's likely to tease them too. It's a way of dropping her guard and showing her trust. On the other hand, Rukia herself can be easily riled up and quarrelsome, especially if she's embarrassed. Despite her tough love and cool composure, Rukia can be surprisingly...kind of a dork. There are many things about the modern world that she just can't seem to understand (like juiceboxes), but she sure tries her best, bless her shinigami heart. She at least has more curiosity than pride, as she doesn't hesitate to ask for help if she's having trouble understanding something about human culture.
Finally, Rukia is about as far from a romantic as a person can be. She values friendship more than anything else, and as such she seldom has time to let her mind wander to such things. She nearly chokes when someone suggests that she might be romantic with Ichigo, as the idea of her being in love with a teenage human boy is so completely foreign to her. The bond they share is more of a deep partnership and trust. It has nothing to do with physical attraction. She's also oblivious to Renji's feelings for her, as she's completely obtuse and can't recognize his affections despite being childhood friends. She may have had a small crush on Kaien, but as he was married, she likely didn't put enough emotional investment into it for anything to bloom. Instead, she admired and respected him for his kindness and patience when instructing her. As such, Rukia isn't likely to fall in love with anybody.
Third-Person Sample: Rukia's sandal touched lightly upon the ground, robes softly fluttering back into place. Her dark eyes scanned the treeline for signs of an enemy presence, while she focused her spiritual senses to detect any lingering hint of reiatsu. She found none. It was only then that she opened her fist to look at the pair of floral hairpins clasped in her palm -- Orihime's. Rukia didn't smile. She closed her eyes, exhaling, and placed them securely in the inner folds of her uniform.
The grass was cool and wet as she walked across the short expanse of clover-studded fields and into the scrubby forest. Orihime had begged her to hide the hairpins, suggesting that if she had no access to her powers, she would no longer be targetted by their enemies. Logically, she had a point. Her powers were near godlike, and in the wrong hands, they could do a great deal of harm. Rukia didn't want Orihime to go through a second situation like the one Aizen had put her in -- imprisoned, lonely, losing all hopes of ever achieving her dreams. But this...
Rukia stooped to one knee beside a gnarled tree, with two distinct parallel knots in the trunk. This was the place that sprang to mind when Rukia was entreated with the safety of Orihime's hairpins. It was unlikely to be visited by anyone. It was safe. Orihime would be safe.
But safe didn't mean happy. Rukia knew how much the hairpins meant to the young girl, that they were a gift from her late brother. They were also the only means Orihime had of defending herself, and protecting her friends. And here Rukia was, about to put those sacred treasures in dirt.
Closing her eyes, she brought her fist to her mouth, and frowned.
No.
This was reprehensible. Orihime didn't lack courage, or even strength. She might be inexperienced, but that could be fixed. What was more, Rukia wasn't going to leave her behind. They were friends.
Her mind made up, Rukia rose to her feet and abandoned the tree altogether. Her stride was brisk, her shoulders straight. Orihime was going to wear her hairpins, and if their enemies came after her, then they'd find that their target was not defenseless, nor was she alone. They would have to get through Ichigo. And they would have to get through Rukia.
Approaching the traveler's gate, Rukia finally permitted herself a smile, then stepped through.
Mognet Sample: To those who have elected the Gambler class, I request an audience. It has come to my attention that there may, or may not, be a certain slot result that summons a creature called a Lagomorph, and that this Lagomorph resembles a creature known to me as a 'rabbit.'
Please verify whether this is fact, or rumor. It is imperative that I know immediately.
If it is true, a demonstration would not be unappreciated.
With Sincere Regard,
Kuchiki Rukia
Crystallis
Moogle Name: Chappopo
Moogle Gender: Female
First Job: Ninja
Second Job: Red Mage
Limit Break: Frozen Moon - A wave of ice, as cold as Absolute Zero, ripples out from the center of Rukia's position. Minor enemies/monsters can be shattered from the sheer cold, while major enemies take massive Ice-based damage.
