Post by Kouhei Makoto on Jan 14, 2013 2:05:43 GMT -5
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LET THE WHOLE THING BLOW
B A S I C I N F O
★ NAME: Kouhei Makoto
★ NICKNAME: Kou ;; Hei ;; Black Dog ;; The Illusionist ;; Fox
★ MEMBER GROUP: Team Rocket
★ POKEMON: Zoroark
★ STATUS Illegal
★ AGE: Nineteen
★ HEIGHT: 5'11"
★ WEIGHT: 166 lbs
★ FACE CLAIM: Shin from Amnesia
★ APPEARANCE:
If anything, Kouhei certainly reflects the life he lives with the way he dresses and presents himself. Standing at five foot eleven and weighting one hundred and sixty-six pounds, Kouhei is built well for his height, muscles gained mostly out of necessity for keeping his head above the water. Black hair lays somewhat messy and falls to the base of his neck, a few strands of his bangs falling even lower in the front. Black fades to a deep red at the tips, much like the mane of the pokemon whose blood runs through his veins, framing a thin and steeled face, the boy rarely finding reason to smile anymore. Eyes redder than the tips of his locks (and occasionally outlined at the corners in red eyeliner, pulling them out even more than they already do stand out), as hardened and cold as his expression, stand somewhat hidden behind his bangs. However, even his steeled demeanor can't hide his foxy streak - the boy unable but to cause trouble.
His choice of dress is just as unique as the hair that covers his head. On his neck, he wears a double color, the top band red the lower black, hooked somewhat loosely. His shirt, red in color with a rather abstract black design crawling across the fabric falls in a steep v-neck, showing the steel piercing that the boy has on the right side of his chest. The shirt runs down past his waist, falling in styled tatters around his thighs, occasionally which he'll wear white studded belts, crisscrossing over his hips resting atop of the shirt. From the left side, a single strap with a buckle at the end hangs to just above his knee. A black and silver Jacket is worn atop of this, cut off above his stomach. The sleeves button up to his elbows, each seam covered with a white trim, the cuffs cut up higher on the inside, falling into points above the backs of his hands. On the right side of the jacket, a large decorative buckle sits, on the right, running down the side, silver circles which hook onto the underside of the left side to close the jacket when needed. A hood, occasionally worn, rests back, lined with white on the inside. On the left arm, two thick straps of red lay crisscrossing each other, the right side lacking them. Rarely is he seen without red gloves, however, it's unknown if he's hiding something underneath or not.
Tight black pants are a signature thing with Kouhei, no matter what he wears, it includes tight black pants - either jeans or leather. They tuck into two knee high boots, which lace up to the top - his favorite pair rather mismatched yet seems to fit his theme of dress, the right boot red, the left black. On occasion, he can be seen running shirtless, covered in a black, fur trimmed jacket - mostly when he's been called in to work with short notice... however, his dress tends not to matter, as the boy will often use an illusion to hide himself from the prying eyes of people... or even to disguise himself as another... or perhaps he's even the little pokemon sitting by your side. If he doesn't want you to know he's there... you won't.
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P E R S O N A L I T Y
★ POSITIVE:
- Protective;; If you get close to Kouhei, the first thing you’ll notice to change in his behavior towards you is an almost overbearing protectiveness. For those he holds close to his heart, he’s willing to go to any length to keep the safe and happy, even if it means taking a chance on his own life… or even giving it up. He tends to view himself as less than those he cares about… so better they live over himself. If he could keep them safe, see that they live, he’d be satisfied in his death.
- Cunning;; In actions and remarks, a not so subtle cleverness shines through, and perhaps his foxy ways are what gives him his infamous nickname – Fox. From using his surroundings to his advantage in battle, quickly thinking of illusions that may help, making smart moves and decisions to keep himself and others going and comebacks and simple statements to others, it’s a trait that plays a major part in his everyday life. However, to many people, it brings him to appear rather smart-mouthed and frank to them, those close to him know otherwise… and perhaps, it makes him all the more mischievous.
- Attentive;; With the fear of falling and driving others away, one gains a watchful edge in life. He keeps a careful eye trained on those he feels growing close to him, watching their motions and listening to their words, looking for hints so he can try and dodge them. Even his enemies are kept close. He refuses to let himself be surprised or ambushed, he has a goal to keep… and he will complete it, even if it means dying to do so. However, his attentive behavior isn’t directed only towards others, but his surroundings as well. Knowing them so he can manipulate them if it calls for it, or even manipulate himself is a key factor in his fights and in hiding. Missing one detail could mean tripping up.
- Diligent;; Kouhei makes a point of keeping himself engaged in activity. He doesn’t want a time where he’s not doing anything, fearing that he’d fall within himself and would be unable to drag himself back out. If he keeps himself occupied, he keeps his train of thought away from things it shouldn’t fall on, and it keeps him from doing things he shouldn’t. He hates the fact that it’s something he feels he needs to do… but he’d rather do it than fall within the black. Though, Kouhei is also known for getting things done, and thus is generally a go to guy. Once he’s been asked to do something, or has something he needs to do, you can be assured that it’ll be done in a timely fashion. He hates letting others down.
- Patient;; All in all, Kouhei has an astounding amount of forbearance, and perhaps that’s part of what allows the man to keep his steely appearance. You can say the most cruel of things to him, and he’d turn to you and simply place a cunning remark rather than throw a fist… however, even Kou has his breaking point… and it’s not something you would want to pass. Anyone who manages to gain a grudge with Kou can expect their life to be made hell – the extent and time completely up to the boy, depending on what you did. The worst of worst comes when you’ve harmed someone close to him.
- Doughty;; One thing Kou is known for is a strong sense of fearlessness. He’ll dive headfirst into any mission he’s given. He’ll make bold moves, whether in battle or with others, especially when it comes to using his illusions. There isn't much that the male seems to really fear, and it can easily make him one to look up to. However, his protective streak often drives him to be stupidly brave when it comes to keeping his loved ones safe. It drives him to have a rather gutsy fighting style, however, laying his cards on the battlefield before him, giving it his all... or at least, that’s what his opponent will think. His dishonesty tends to shine through even in battle… one can never fully trust a trickster to go through with seemingly solid movements or plans.
★ NEGATIVE:
- Stubborn;; Kou is known for his extreme stubbornness. He won't accept help no matter how much someone pushes it, he won't share what he sees as his for anything, he keeps his ideals as his and won't take yours, he has a problem admitting when he's wrong, won't give up no matter how many times he's failed and he won't back down. He'd rather do things on his own than put others in danger, thus driving him to be rather self-reliant as well. His adamant behavior makes him rather difficult for most people to handle... but on the bright side, makes him a rather diligent worker, the boy seeing things through, no matter the obstacles that stand in his way.
- Trickster;; Perhaps it’s the Zoroark DNA coursing through his veins that gives Kouhei a drive for trouble, playing tricks and pranks… and perhaps even driving others into madness with the use of his illusions. Most of the time, Kou does it simply out of self-defense… but that doesn’t mean that he doesn’t take some enjoyment from the actions. When not out of self-defense, he pulls them out of a sense of revenge… or even as a means to complete his jobs. He’s not beyond pulling something to get what he wants or needs.
- Dishonest;; Kouhei isn’t dishonest in his words, as much as he is in his actions and emotions. Masking his depression under a false sense of happiness and carelessness, hiding his true secrets within. People tend not to place too much trust in the boy, not because of his mask, as they’re unaware of this… but the simple fact that he’s mischievous and devious – his willfulness to bend the visible truth in order to deceive and mislead for his own success and gain… and maybe, if you’re close to him or you pay him, for your own success and gain.
- Holds Grudges;; You can do anything to Kouhei, and he wouldn’t give much care to it… but the moment you turn and pull something against someone that he holds dear, he’ll turn on a dime and hold a grudge that is most likely indefinite. His grudges tend to be painful things, the boy, remembering your face, will go out of his way to make you suffer mentally, whether it’s by an illusion or ill placed words, without a second thought… and very rarely does he drop these grudges. Perhaps if you find a way to make it up to him, grovel at his feet and beg for mercy… maybe, just maybe, he’ll let you slip by.
- Mysterious;; Holding a rather enigmatic air around him, whether it’s due to the fact that you never truly know how he’s feeling or the fact that he could manipulate himself with illusions. If you ask him how he’s doing, the answer is always the same, “I’m fine” or “I’m well”, never once will he let something slip if he’s not okay… falling to be alone or hide away when he knows he can’t keep his mask up or he experiences a breakdown. Never has someone seen his tear stained face, nor have they seen any sign of weak emotion – this is something reserved for the closest of the close… and even then, he not only fears showing it, but regrets it as well.
- Guarded;; Keeping himself at a distance from other people is something that Kou is all too keen on doing. He fears letting people in, fears letting people close… he fears what they’ll think of who he really is or the mental disability he keeps locked away deep inside. And often is it painfully clear to others just how cautious he is around others, whether it be visibly faltering away as someone tries to touch him, looking away from a warm and inviting look or the heedful steps he takes with friends… he knows that, more than likely it brings those he cares about pain… but he believes that it would bring them more pain if he let them in… and more pain to him than simply watching a few disappointed faces.
★ HABITS, QUIRKS:
- While Zoroark, as a pokemon, are able to create illusions that are indistinguishable from reality, and able to effect many people at once, Kouhei's ability isn't as strong, but it still holds a kick to it. He's able to disguise himself, and rather well. He can appear as anyone, as long as he's seen them before or any pokemon, though his legendaries are rather fuzzy. He can change small features about himself as well - such as appearing to wear clothes when he's not, hair color, eye color or even appear female instead of male. He can change his surroundings as well... however in a small radius, and it effects few people - and, like Zoroark itself, his illusions hold no direct physical effect. This has come from years of practice... and even he wishes his illusions to be sharper.
- Kouhei tends to cast an illusion over the door of his apartment to hide it, and furthermore another over his bed. He doesn't want to be found in his most vulnerable of states by anyone he doesn't trust... and as it stands, there isn't a single being he trusts as of yet.
- If Kouhei finds room for a prank or a trick, he will pull it. While it may seem cruel, it makes him feel better about himself, and feel better emotionally, as the boy suffers from depression, and this is something that he even has a hard time admitting to himself.
- Perhaps what he sees to be his deepest and darkest secret is that he feels safest, calmest and happiest when someone else hugs or cuddles him and he feels them next to him, knowing that there's someone there... but it's something he doesn't allow himself to have, keeping his distance from most people.
- When worrying, frustrated or even feeling depressed, Kou will reach up and play with the piercing on his chest, rolling it between two fingers or rolling it against his chest, a habit he’s developed since he got it.
- He tries his best to avoid human contact, to prevent others from growing feelings for him to prevent them from hugging him… he fears that if he is hugged, that he’d burst into tears and everything would fall out and it would end up driving that person away.
★ OVERALL PERSONALITY:
Kou is known for his extreme stubbornness. He won't accept help no matter how much someone pushes it, he won't share what he sees as his for anything, he keeps his ideals as his and won't take yours, he has a problem admitting when he's wrong, won't give up no matter how many times he's failed and he won't back down. He'd rather do things on his own than put others in danger, thus driving him to be rather self-reliant as well. His adamant behavior makes him rather difficult for most people to handle... but on the bright side, makes him a rather diligent worker, the boy seeing things through, no matter the obstacles that stand in his way. However, if you get close to Kouhei, the first thing you’ll notice to change in his behavior towards you is an almost overbearing protectiveness. For those he holds close to his heart, he’s willing to go to any length to keep the safe and happy, even if it means taking a chance on his own life… or even giving it up. He tends to view himself as less than those he cares about… so better they live over himself. If he could keep them safe, see that they live, he’d be satisfied in his death.
You can do anything to Kouhei, and he wouldn’t give much care to it… but the moment you turn and pull something against someone that he holds dear, he’ll turn on a dime and hold a grudge that is most likely indefinite. His grudges tend to be painful things, the boy, remembering your face, will go out of his way to make you suffer mentally, whether it’s by an illusion or ill placed words, without a second thought… and very rarely does he drop these grudges. Perhaps if you find a way to make it up to him, grovel at his feet and beg for mercy… maybe, just maybe, he’ll let you slip by. With this, one thing Kou is known for is a strong sense of fearlessness. He’ll dive headfirst into any mission he’s given. He’ll make bold moves, whether in battle or with others, especially when it comes to using his illusions. There isn't much that the male seems to really fear, and it can easily make him one to look up to. However, his protective streak often drives him to be stupidly brave when it comes to keeping his loved ones safe. It drives him to have a rather gutsy fighting style, however, laying his cards on the battlefield before him, giving it his all... or at least, that’s what his opponent will think. His dishonesty tends to shine through even in battle… one can never fully trust a trickster to go through with seemingly solid movements or plans.
Perhaps it’s the Zoroark DNA coursing through his veins that gives Kouhei a drive for trouble, playing tricks and pranks… and perhaps even driving others into madness with the use of his illusions. Most of the time, Kou does it simply out of self-defense… but that doesn’t mean that he doesn’t take some enjoyment from the actions. When not out of self-defense, he pulls them out of a sense of revenge… or even as a means to complete his jobs. He’s not beyond pulling something to get what he wants or needs. Though, Kouhei isn’t dishonest in his words, as much as he is in his actions and emotions. Masking his depression under a false sense of happiness and carelessness, hiding his true secrets within. People tend not to place too much trust in the boy, not because of his mask, as they’re unaware of this… but the simple fact that he’s mischievous and devious – his willfulness to bend the visible truth in order to deceive and mislead for his own success and gain… and maybe, if you’re close to him or you pay him, for your own success and gain.
Kouhei makes a point of keeping himself engaged in activity. He doesn’t want a time where he’s not doing anything, fearing that he’d fall within himself and would be unable to drag himself back out. If he keeps himself occupied, he keeps his train of thought away from things it shouldn’t fall on, and it keeps him from doing things he shouldn’t. He hates the fact that it’s something he feels he needs to do… but he’d rather do it than fall within the black. Though, Kouhei is also known for getting things done, and thus is generally a go to guy. Once he’s been asked to do something, or has something he needs to do, you can be assured that it’ll be done in a timely fashion. He hates letting others down. With the fear of falling and driving others away, one gains a watchful edge in life. He keeps a careful eye trained on those he feels growing close to him, watching their motions and listening to their words, looking for hints so he can try and dodge them. Even his enemies are kept close. He refuses to let himself be surprised or ambushed, he has a goal to keep… and he will complete it, even if it means dying to do so. However, his attentive behavior isn’t directed only towards others, but his surroundings as well. Knowing them so he can manipulate them if it calls for it, or even manipulate himself is a key factor in his fights and in hiding. Missing one detail could mean tripping up.
Keeping himself at a distance from other people is something that Kou is all too keen on doing. He fears letting people in, fears letting people close… he fears what they’ll think of who he really is or the mental disability he keeps locked away deep inside. And often is it painfully clear to others just how cautious he is around others, whether it be visibly faltering away as someone tries to touch him, looking away from a warm and inviting look or the heedful steps he takes with friends… he knows that, more than likely it brings those he cares about pain… but he believes that it would bring them more pain if he let them in… and more pain to him than simply watching a few disappointed faces. With this fear of falling and driving others away, one gains a watchful edge in life. He keeps a careful eye trained on those he feels growing close to him, watching their motions and listening to their words, looking for hints so he can try and dodge them. Even his enemies are kept close. He refuses to let himself be surprised or ambushed, he has a goal to keep… and he will complete it, even if it means dying to do so. However, his attentive behavior isn’t directed only towards others, but his surroundings as well. Knowing them so he can manipulate them if it calls for it, or even manipulate himself is a key factor in his fights and in hiding. Missing one detail could mean tripping up.
Holding a rather enigmatic air around him, whether it’s due to the fact that you never truly know how he’s feeling or the fact that he could manipulate himself with illusions. If you ask him how he’s doing, the answer is always the same, “I’m fine” or “I’m well”, never once will he let something slip if he’s not okay… falling to be alone or hide away when he knows he can’t keep his mask up or he experiences a breakdown. Never has someone seen his tear stained face, nor have they seen any sign of weak emotion – this is something reserved for the closest of the close… and even then, he not only fears showing it, but regrets it as well.
In actions and remarks, a not so subtle cleverness shines through, and perhaps his foxy ways are what gives him his infamous nickname – Fox. From using his surroundings to his advantage in battle, quickly thinking of illusions that may help, making smart moves and decisions to keep himself and others going and comebacks and simple statements to others, it’s a trait that plays a major part in his everyday life. However, to many people, it brings him to appear rather smart-mouthed and frank to them, those close to him know otherwise… and perhaps, it makes him all the more mischievous.
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H I S T O R Y
- Born to a fairly wealthy family of Epispect workers, Kouhei had a fairly cushioned childhood. He had nearly everything he wanted - if he mentioned wanting it, he got it. This mostly stems from the fact that he was diagnosed with chronic depression at a young age, in turn, his parents did what they thought would help to keep him happy, the family even hiring a personal counselor for the boy who visited once a day on weekdays to talk to Kou and keep his mind in the right place. His schooling went well as well, he kept good grades and made friends fairly easily, though the distance that he kept from them was obvious, and worried his parents... but what could they do? They knew the reason, and they were doing what they could. But Kouhei didn't seem to be falling within himself at the time, perhaps letting the boy go on like this would be fine, he seemed happy enough.
- As Kou grew and entered into middle school, his depression issue seemed to mellow out, and his parents were satisfied at the time. However, he was hiding the darkness within, silently keeping his problems to himself, hidden from family and friends behind a smile that faded as he grew older. Toward the end of his middle schooling years, his parents had their second child, their attention turning toward the baby more than Kou... and the boy sank within himself more, to the point where it was beginning to show on the outside as well, worrying his parents once more. He wouldn't admit that he craved the attention of his parents, their love, contact with them, but he wanted the new child to be happier than him, to not end up as he had... so he denied his problems.
- Kou wasn't at all disappointed with the birth of his new sibling, instead, he spent as much time as he could with the child, playing and watching over them. When his parents went to work, he'd babysit and help the child with learning with toys and, as time went by, school work. Slowly, he grew closer to his sibling than he had grown to anyone else, the child being the only one able to drag a true smile to his lips and laughter, enjoying the play times they had. He'd go to great lengths for his sibling, protecting him from bullies and people who wanted to twist the child's mind, sacrificing things he wanted to get things his sibling wanted to see the child smile and happy. He didn't want the younger to suffer the same fate as he. But in the end... it would be the very thing that he tried to shield him from that he'd bring upon the child.
- Eventually, his parents began to wonder, one being a scientist for Epispect... if the transfusion could cure the virus... could it cure anything else? Such as depression (among other things)? What all did it do to the cells and insides of a human? Pulling Kouhei away from his sibling one day, his parents brought the subject up, explaining their plans to their son... who quickly denied it. Agreeing to their proposition would mean becoming a lab rat, and spending most, if not all, his time at Epispect... and the last thing he wished to become was a lab rat. Quickly after saying no to his parents, he left them to rejoin his sibling, quickly forgetting their proposition. But they did not. They needed a test subject. Overhearing his parents one night, saying that they'd bring Kouhei in and force him into the procedure, the boy felt like he'd been stabbed through the heart. How could they do such a thing? Gathering a few things and giving his sibling a heavy hearted good bye and an explanation, he left home, preventing his parents from using him as a lab rat. But never in a million years did he expect them to turn from him... to his sibling.
- After leaving home, Kou settled himself into an apartment in the upper class slums, a place heavily populated where he figured he wouldn't be easily found... a place where he could be alone and wallow within his feelings where nobody could bother him. He found himself two small jobs, working as a librarian and as a waiter, earning enough to support himself - paying rent for his little apartment and supplying food and the basic needs. It wasn't much of a life, but it kept him going and kept him afloat.
- Upon his discovery that, instead of him, his parents used his sibling as the lab rat, Kouhei found himself filled with rage and self-loathing. If he had stayed, his sibling would have been alright, wouldn't have been thrown into a life of torture and hell. And, being the protective older sibling he was, Kouhei began to search for a way to rescue his sibling and get revenge... and it didn't take him long to find his answer. His search lead him to a young male who claimed to be the leader of Team Rocket. The man spoke of the downfall of Epispect and a greater life for all in the end... a unity between everyone that would make all equal... and he also spoke of a way for him to save his brother. All it would take was loyalty. Kouhei quickly agreed and underwent the transfusion, gaining the blood of a Zoroark within him... a tool that Kouhei saw to be the key to what he needed.
- With his new powers and group, Kouhei grew a steeled determination to rescue his sibling and steal him away from their parents, to bring him to his apartment to live with him, happy once more. If he was successful, he swore to himself that he'd find a safer place to live, a better environment to supply the growing child... a place far from Epispect and the people who tested on him in the place where Kouhei should have been... and he'd make it up to his sibling... if he ever could.
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P L A Y E R I N F O
★ OOC NAME: Ryuujin BBY
★ AGE: Twenty-One
★ OTHER CHARACTERS: of course ;3
★ RP SAMPLE:
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★ template was made for wretches and kings, do not steal ★
★ template was made for wretches and kings, do not steal ★
CLEAR AND TRUE
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