âA name in this world means everything. I do not know what my name can bring, but I do plan on purifying this world. Be it one way or another, the world will retain the innocence it once lost.â
Papa Roach || No Matter What
Eve to Adam || Reach
Love and Death || By the Way
Trivium || Strife
Killswitch Engage || Always
âOn broken wings, one learns to soar high above the clouds, unafraid of falling. We surpass that fear once we reach a height that even we cannot deny gives us euphoria.â
âNicknameâ
Yoshi | Kiyo
âAgeâ
548; appears to be in early twenties
âGenderâ
Male
âRaceâ
Vampire; Pure-Blood
âRole:â
Half-brother of Haruka Tsuji; Crown Prince of the Obsidian Throne
âFace Claim:â
Satomi Riou | Hakkenden: TĆhĆ Hakken Ibun
âWhat is a reflection to you? On the outside, the glue can hold together the broken fragments, but it takes one with a true eye to behold the imperfections that make up our appearance. Only then can he appreciate what true beauty is.â
âHair Colorâ
Blonde; Platinum
âEye Colorâ
Silver-Blue
âSkin Toneâ
Pale
âHeightâ
6'4
âWeightâ
180
âPhysical Descriptionâ
Kiyoshi sports a rather perplexed coloration of tresses. While appearing to be blonde, for the most part, his hair is considerably close to being on the verge of a platinum color. There is a subtle glow to it, giving off almost a radiant white color, however; the gold streaks through it still give it the platinum edge to it. It is as it appears, soft to the touch, and fairly vibrant. He wears it long, allowing it to brush past his shoulder blades to the middle of them. His hair is a bit wispy, appearing rather thin and untamable, however; that is just their appearance. He normally doesn't do much with it, allowing it to fall to its full lenght, only occasionally pulling it back for formal occasions. Even then, it is tied low with a black ribbon. His bangs fall into his eyes, resting just to the tip of his nose with longer strands grazing the tip of his chin.
His eyes are perhaps one trait inherited from his father. They are a metallic blue, almost appearing silver in certain lighting. If one were to compare them to any color at all, it would be the shades of the moon filled with small craters of water, filled with nothing but mirth and yet at the same time, something cold and calculative. Kiyoshi is not one to be cold, however; his eyes have dulled somewhat over the years because of certain circumstances. His eyes are sharp and angled, giving them a rather deep almond set with a piercing gaze. This is only highlighted by the thinly arched brows with thick lashes that rest against his cheek bones.
Like most of his kind, Kiyoshi exudes an air of beauty, with flawless pale skin close enough in color to be considered porcelain. Their are faint traces of peach laced in his tone, giving him a bit of color so that he doesn't appear deathly pale. He inherited the color from his father's side, believe it or not, seeing as somewhere down his father's line, he has angelic blood, hence the unnatural coloring of his eyes. He stands fairly tall, passing his father by three inches, standing roughly six foot four, with a healthy structure. He was built for grace, not warfare, however; do not let this fool you into believing he has no strength. There is muscle laced in his legs and arms, giving him perfect balance.
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âPotential Interestâ
None at the current moment: Kiyoshi loved one woman once. Since then, he has not loved another. This does not mean he is incapable of loving another, however; it would be a very delicate procedure. For one thing, Kiyoshi has never cared much for the blood of others, where they come from or what their nobility may be. He cares even less about their status. If they are a vampire, human, or dhampir, it matters very little to him. He loves whom he loves. It is obvious in the last woman he loved who happened to be a human.
âSkillsâ
- â
Piano || As a rule, as a child, Kiyoshi was to learn some instrument, however; the one he chose to learn was the one his mother was so adept at: the piano. He learned from a young age and has since mastered it. He often plays in his down time, which is very, very rare considering who he is, and his status as heir to the throne. He actually misses playing with his mother, and will try and do so whenever she or he have the time to do so. Considering the circumstances, they have yet to play.
â Combat || Heir or not, Kiyoshi was taught the moment he could wield a weapon and make a fist, how to defend himself and fight. He is proficient in just about anything he can get his hands on, however; combat is not something he actively partakes in. He is not prone to violence of any kind, however; should he be forced to, he will not hesitate to fight in any form it takes to protect himself, or his loved ones. Thankfully, he has not been forced to partake in any form of battle.
âAbilitiesâ
- â Hagio-Pyrokinesis || A very rare form of pyrokinesis. It is believed to have been inherited from his father's side, something a bit odd considering what they are, however; it is in fact an ability passed through his father's lineage. It is the ability to summon white (sometimes blue) flames that are non-lethal to humans, however; any creature that is not human, including familiars, can be burned by these flames. It is especially dangerous to vampires.
â Purification || An ability that has yet to surface in Kiyoshi. Unlike most pure-bloods, who would never do it to begin with, Kiyoshi is able to purify a half-blood, or noble blooded, vampire of their human blood, or their vampiric blood. In a way, it is similar to a pure-blood turning another pure-blood into a human, however; it does not require the great sacrifice of his life in order for him to do so. It can be performed without the risk of him losing his life. He, of course, does not know of this ability, yet.
â Divine Aura || An ability that has yet to surface in Kiyoshi. It is the ability to suppress the aura of another, whether it is a vampire, dhampir, or something else. In a way, it acts as a nullification ability, to counteract the demonic aura of another and is able to keep it suppressed, however; this is something that comes at a cost. Because he is unaware of how to properly control it, it could backfire on him and render himself under the possession of the aura he is trying to suppress.
â Indomitable Will || Kiyoshi possesses an extremely strong will. Because of this, he is capable of withstanding just about any physical and psychological pain, and subjugation (though this is a given, given his pure-blood status, however; he is still capable of being subjugated by Nero). He is also immune to a telepath's ability and mind control. It is nearly impossible to put him under with such a thing, however; if one is persistent enough, they might be able to put him under.
âWhat we grow accustomed to becomes a part of our daily lives. It becomes integrated so that we eventually make habit of it, even if it isn't good for us. We are told apart by these short-comings, and only then can we feel truly human..â
âOther:â
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âHabitsâ
- â Reading || Kiyoshi likes to indulge himself in a book every now and then. He finds history, especially human history, fascinating. He wonders how the human race has survived this long due to their wars, their genocide, and all of the trials they have to endure. It makes him in a sense, respect the humans for their ability to endure such things. Most of the books he'll indulge in are always some sort of history book, however; there is one that he is reading now.
â Distant Appearance || Kiyoshi has a habit of appearing distant, like he is lost in another realm and his physical form is stuck on the plane. It isn't something he is vaguely aware of, and only usually enters this state as a form of reconciling any thoughts he has, be they of his family or his duty as the heir. It is a face he has become accustomed to, however; he is trying to be more expressive but so far has only managed an occasional smile and the slight tug at the corner of his lips.
âLikesâ
- አMusic || He cannot explain the feeling he gets when he listens to music. He listens to more of the orchestrated kind than the vocal kind as it has more meaning to him. He is also well-played in the flute so a majority of the music he listens to is heavily influenced by flutes and pianos. It is a way of being normal in a sense to him since most other vampires do not indulge themselves in such human ways.
አThe Sun || Unlike most of his kind, Kiyoshi enjoys being out in the sun. The warmth, the sensation, all of it that he feels from just bathing under the rays reminds him of a time he had once with his family, namely his sister and mother. He no longer has the time to spend with them, and as such, he'll often spend his time outside during his downtime or when he even has the time to do so.
አTea || Simply put, Kiyoshi enjoys tea. His favorite happens to bee Wuyi Oolong. He enjoys the dry, bitter taste of most teas, but can only drink so much of it. This is because of his digestive system relying heavily upon blood as its main nutrient. He does not let this stop him, though, from enjoying a cup or two with his mother, Mika, or his sister, though he knows his sister is not that fond of the liquid.
âDislikesâ
- â Social Status || Kiyoshi does not see social status'. He see's people as they are, not by what or who they are. He dislikes the labeling system his father has placed upon everyone. Pure-bloods having the highest honor, and humans being the lowest of the low. It is, perhaps, the one thing that he wants to change so that everyone may be equal, however; this is but a dream he knows will not come true unless his father steps down (which he does not see happening), or if his father dies.
â Subjugation || Most pure-bloods seem to enjoy doing this, however; Kiyoshi is not like most pure-bloods. He doesn't like putting others under his control and only does so unless he has no other choice. He would rather have people follow him and obey him through their willingness, not against their will. As such, he will not exercise his right as a pure-blood against vampires of a lesser level than he.
âStrengthsâ
- ⊠Fortitude || Kiyoshi's mentality is the only reason why he has an indomitable will. He endures physical and mental pain with a certain kind of grace that it is hard to tell whether or not he is in pain or not. This is a form of mental courage that allows him to face just about anything. Though it is a form of recklessness as well, he has learned to decipher the difference between the two and has made his fortitude his strength.
⊠Acceptance || To Kiyoshi, everyone is the same, something most think inherited from his mother. He does not judge a person based on their heritage or race, and rather welcomes everyone. He has friends of both levels in the vampire society. He wants to mingle with everyone to get a better understanding of how everyone is supposed to be different. So far, he has not found any reason that differentiates the two races.
âWeaknessesâ
- ⯠Family || Specifically, his mother and sister. He cares greatly for the two of them and is willing to put his heritage on the line for the both of them, more-so for his sister seeing as she is a dhampir. They mean the world to him, and he dislikes the way his father treats them. If he were given the choice to choose between them or death, he would gladly choose death a thousand times if only to keep them alive. He is willing to sacrifice just about anything for them, including his life.
⯠Sympathy || Kiyoshi is sympathetic to the plights of those around him, mainly towards half-bloods and humans. As a result, he tries (without his father's knowledge) to aid in whatever way he can. He'll often provide necessary things to them under the guise of it being damaged goods so that his father would not think twice about giving it to those less fortunate. After all, what would a king need damaged goods for? Why not give a useless thing to those he deems lower than dirt? It has worked well for Kiyoshi so far, but he knows he cannot keep it up forever.
âWater can be a wondrous thing. Like all creatures, water can be calm, and soothing, almost serene in it's own way. But if disturbed, it can become a wrecking force of disaster and mayhem Tell me, which would you rather see?â
âPersonalityâ
At first glance, Kiyoshi appears stoic and unreachable, something to not touch nor disturb, however; this is just how he carries himself. He is a calm person, and does not waiver even under the heaviest of pressures. He is able to keep his cool and doesn't allow things to sway him. As such, he is able to make decisions with a clear and level mind. He is as firm as an oak tree during a hurricane storm and is about as strong as one. His nature has served him well when it comes to deciding whom to befriend and whom to stay away from, however; due to his status, he tries to keep everyone at an arms reach so that he can keep a better eye on them. Though he is calm, he can be a bit reserved to the point where he will be seen as untouchable and unapproachable. This is not his intention at all and only appears so when he becomes lost in his own thoughts.
Unlike most of his kind, Kiyoshi can be extremely gentle and patient with those who are younger, older, or even human. It is often frowned upon when he shows such emotions, however; he does not care and wants to treat everyone equally. He doesn't believe in status' and bloodlines, having his own thoughts on the situation, but he keeps those to himself. He knew that if he were to fully express himself, it would cause unnecessary drawbacks for him and his family. That is the last thing on his mind as he wants to provide a home for those he loves dearly. Despite this setback, he still makes it a point to try at treating everyone the same as they should be treated. He isn't afraid to offer help when it is needed or advice should someone seek him out for it. He is the type to offer any services he can should he be able to without a moments hesitation.
He doesn't allow people to run over him though. He is very strict and stern despite his gentle behavior and tries to get others to be more independent and rely on themselves. While he is willing to help others, he does so with the intention of teaching rather than having them become dependent on him. He doesn't want to hinder others and cripple them as he puts it. Although he doesn't like it much, he will reprimand others who step out of line with a harsh punishment, however; he will feel guilty about it later without expressing it. There is a certain amount of warmth he exudes which, surprisingly, or maybe not, draws people to him. Some have regarded it as a pleasantness that one will feel calm just by being in his presence alone. Regardless, Kiyoshi views himself as someone who has an open-mind and is willing to help others, although appearing reserved and quiet..
âIt is not something I wish to speak of. What happened all those years ago, it is not a memory I like to re-live. She was the world to me, and the world betrayed me. Why? I do not know. What I do know, is that I must move forward and continue to live, for their sake.â
âHistoryâ
Kiyoshi was born to Hajime Tsuji and Rivka Atol. He is the first born son to the king in over a millenia, considering Hajime's first wife could not bear him children.
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