The Fire Crown's Hellhound
Reynard Enide
Twenty-Six-Years-Old || Pansexual || Protector of the Fire King
At 6'3, it's fair to say that Reynard is on the tall side of things, looming over his younger charge and, in general, most of the people that he associates with. His body is, at a glance, built more like a gymnast or a dancer due to his lithe and lean frame, but, hidden beneath the layers of clothes that he insists on wearing, he is surprisingly muscular from years spent training to be in peak fighting shape. Reynard's pale skin is marred with a myriad of scars, decorating every inch of his body. They range from minor cuts acquired from training mishaps and battles long since past to burns, ugly, white splotches from other incidents that those in the employ of the current fire king would be embarrassed to recall.
His face is long and pointed, a constant look of severity taking hold of his features, paired with sharp, dark blue eyes. His hair is black and long and always pulled back, either in a long ponytail or a bun when he knows to expect a fight. As for Reynard's clothing, there is no real difference between his casual and business wear because protecting the Fire King is his business and that is a 24/7 job. He prefers to wear a black suit over a white button-up shirt so smooth and crisp that one would think that it simply couldn't wrinkle, paired with black boots. The ensemble is light and, while fitted, loose enough for him to fight easily in but tight enough to avoid it being easy to grab during a fight.
His face is long and pointed, a constant look of severity taking hold of his features, paired with sharp, dark blue eyes. His hair is black and long and always pulled back, either in a long ponytail or a bun when he knows to expect a fight. As for Reynard's clothing, there is no real difference between his casual and business wear because protecting the Fire King is his business and that is a 24/7 job. He prefers to wear a black suit over a white button-up shirt so smooth and crisp that one would think that it simply couldn't wrinkle, paired with black boots. The ensemble is light and, while fitted, loose enough for him to fight easily in but tight enough to avoid it being easy to grab during a fight.
Water
A Repertoire of Skills
As a protector, Reynard is singularly unusual in the way that he fights. Rather than relying on his element of water, Reynard prefers to fight using weaponry or hand-to-hand combat. When asked about it, he tends to make the excuse that in the midst of an intense battle, he'd rather not find that he's run out of sacrifices and be left severely weakened. That is not to say, however, that he always refuses to use his abilities. He has been known to carry sacrifices in the form of small, metal marble like balls in a small back attached to his hip, usually for cleanup given the fact that he deals with far more fire users than any other element. Only once has he ever done anything large with his abilities, and it's not something he likes to think about or speak about. The ordeal includes several missing pieces of metal furniture, and, if the rumors are to be trusted, the manipulation of the water within the human body. But such techniques tend to be seen as taboo, the manipulation of water within living creatures, and involve a large amount of energy and sacrifices.
In lieu of using his element to battle, Reynard likes to stick with his katana and a variety of throwing weapons hidden on his person. He fights with agility and accuracy rather than by overpowering his opponent and his fighting style closely resembles dancing when he's caught in a close combat scenario. As for his smaller, bladed weapons, like the two chakram he keeps on his person, he prefers not to use them. However, both are perfect weapons for when he must keep his distance, something that he's had to do more and more these days as his King insists on sneaking out at nights. Apart from his skills with blades, Reynard is also quite proficient in hand-to-hand combat. What he lacks in pure muscle, he makes up for with sharp, targeted attacks focusing on the vulnerable areas on the human body where he can do more damage. Fighting is not a game to him, but always a matter of life or death- you fight to kill, not to defeat.
In lieu of using his element to battle, Reynard likes to stick with his katana and a variety of throwing weapons hidden on his person. He fights with agility and accuracy rather than by overpowering his opponent and his fighting style closely resembles dancing when he's caught in a close combat scenario. As for his smaller, bladed weapons, like the two chakram he keeps on his person, he prefers not to use them. However, both are perfect weapons for when he must keep his distance, something that he's had to do more and more these days as his King insists on sneaking out at nights. Apart from his skills with blades, Reynard is also quite proficient in hand-to-hand combat. What he lacks in pure muscle, he makes up for with sharp, targeted attacks focusing on the vulnerable areas on the human body where he can do more damage. Fighting is not a game to him, but always a matter of life or death- you fight to kill, not to defeat.
A Man's Limits
As previously mentioned, while Reynard is proficient with swordsmanship and hand-to-hand combat, he is less than successful with the manipulation of his own element and generally doesn't seem to know what to do with it. This can come to a big disadvantage when facing adversaries who primarily use elemental magic, a mere human facing down nature itself. He can dodge, flip, and jump all he likes, trying to avoid it, but he can only do so much when trying to keep his charge and himself safe.
Another flaw in his technique comes from his inability to stop fighting. Even with a broken limb or a severe wound, he continues on until he can fight no longer, often exacerbating the wound to the extent that he is out of commission far longer than he should be. He ultimately does not understand his own limits as a fighter or as a man, often overextending and exhausting himself past the point of insanity. His willingness to die to protect his those close to him, especially the Fire King, also can cause him to act recklessly, willing to throw his own life away at the drop of a hat if it means saving a life or getting revenge.
Another flaw in his technique comes from his inability to stop fighting. Even with a broken limb or a severe wound, he continues on until he can fight no longer, often exacerbating the wound to the extent that he is out of commission far longer than he should be. He ultimately does not understand his own limits as a fighter or as a man, often overextending and exhausting himself past the point of insanity. His willingness to die to protect his those close to him, especially the Fire King, also can cause him to act recklessly, willing to throw his own life away at the drop of a hat if it means saving a life or getting revenge.
The Man Himself
If one was to ask Reynard what his job is, he wouldn't say protector or guard or even defender; rather, he prefers the term babysitter, and, more often than not, that's how he is described. If one is ever around the Fire King, Reynard will be there keeping his younger charge in check before he does anything too reckless or keeping an eye out on those around him. Even when you can't see him, it's a sure fact that he's there, lurking in the shadows, out of sight but never really out of mind.
However, for all of his lurking and looming, there are several good qualities known about him as well. For one, he's an excellent cook, more often than not providing meals for tiny gatherings within the the Fire King's home, either out of paranoia about poisoning or, as it is more likely expected, an adoration of the culinary arts. He's also something of a mother hen, fussing over small injuries on others and dressing and cleaning them, even if they're just a little cut. Also, it is well known that the easiest way to make him flustered is with an honest comment, which, when given, makes him blush a deep scarlet and stammer his thanks after a moment of stunned silence.
However, for all of his lurking and looming, there are several good qualities known about him as well. For one, he's an excellent cook, more often than not providing meals for tiny gatherings within the the Fire King's home, either out of paranoia about poisoning or, as it is more likely expected, an adoration of the culinary arts. He's also something of a mother hen, fussing over small injuries on others and dressing and cleaning them, even if they're just a little cut. Also, it is well known that the easiest way to make him flustered is with an honest comment, which, when given, makes him blush a deep scarlet and stammer his thanks after a moment of stunned silence.
Keep it Secret, Keep it Safe
There are few secrets that Reynard keeps from the outside world apart from where exactly those knives are hidden on his person(honestly, it's better just not to worry about it), and that is due less to openness and more to the fact that he simply has only a few secrets in his life. One thing that he keeps from prying eyes is his general exhaustion. It's hard work being a protector for a King, especially one as willful and naive as his. He works hard, too hard, to make sure everything runs smoothly and that he keeps his young charge safe from harm.
That is due not only to his aura of responsibility, but also two his second secret; he was a small, unrequited love for his king. He tries to work through it, shoving such emotions deep, deep into his own psyche until he never has to them again, but it still exists and is something that he's distinctly ashamed of. His final secret also wanders into the realms of romance. For the past few years, he's had a sort of friends-with-benefits situation with one of the protectors of the Water King. Neither gets much time off, and it's all strictly friendship and sexually based, but it's a strong bond, and, when they do get to meet, it's a comfortable, passionate thing.
That is due not only to his aura of responsibility, but also two his second secret; he was a small, unrequited love for his king. He tries to work through it, shoving such emotions deep, deep into his own psyche until he never has to them again, but it still exists and is something that he's distinctly ashamed of. His final secret also wanders into the realms of romance. For the past few years, he's had a sort of friends-with-benefits situation with one of the protectors of the Water King. Neither gets much time off, and it's all strictly friendship and sexually based, but it's a strong bond, and, when they do get to meet, it's a comfortable, passionate thing.
Meet the Hellhound
It is no secret that Reynard is responsibility personified, keeping his King on track with a strict sort of authority that most subordinates would never even dream of. He is ultimately the one who drags Siya to his early morning meetings and forces him to get through the more tedious aspects of begin king, i.e. paperwork. Mature and realistic, Reynard apparently doesn't even know the definition of fun, always too in control and contained to do much more than smile occasionally and briefly. He is also very much a realist, bordering on skeptic, and doesn't trust often or easily. With this maturity and reserve, he often clashes with his more naive and childish king, whether it be on the treatment of others, Siva's rampant idealist clashing with Reynard's pragmatism, or any matter of things. When fighting he is cold an unapologetic, going for the kill over a wound during all situations. He's not a merciful person and, thus, has been nicknamed the Fire King's Hellhound for his dogged determination and brutal tactics. One does not mess with the Fire King because, in doing so, you mess with Reynard and that is almost always a fatal mistake.
That is not to say, however, that he doesn't have a soft side. He cares for and takes care of those close to him with a passion and kindness that would surprise most strangers. Whether that be putting a blanket over his King when he falls asleep reading or assisting a wounded comrade, there is a certain compassion that he keeps hidden within himself. He also has far more emotions than most people give him credit for. It's relatively easy to get on his nerves and often he can only take so much before he cracks and lashes out at someone. His tears, however, are harder to achieve and even more difficult to witness because while he does have his tragedies- his missing friend, his unrequited love- he refuses to dwell on them because, quite simply, he has a job to do.
That is not to say, however, that he doesn't have a soft side. He cares for and takes care of those close to him with a passion and kindness that would surprise most strangers. Whether that be putting a blanket over his King when he falls asleep reading or assisting a wounded comrade, there is a certain compassion that he keeps hidden within himself. He also has far more emotions than most people give him credit for. It's relatively easy to get on his nerves and often he can only take so much before he cracks and lashes out at someone. His tears, however, are harder to achieve and even more difficult to witness because while he does have his tragedies- his missing friend, his unrequited love- he refuses to dwell on them because, quite simply, he has a job to do.
How This Came to Be
WIP
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