Name
Kian Hadley McKinley
Nickname
Ki, Kay, Had,
Age
17
Ethnicity and Hometown
Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, but his family is from Ireland.
Sexuality
Heterosexual
Power
Empathy
"Power to fully interpret and replicate the emotions, moods, and temperaments of others. People with this ability are often called Empaths."
Limitation: When there are a lot of people, it is very hard for his mind to focus on a person's emotions.
House
Kian is the head boy of Treu.
Kian Hadley McKinley
Nickname
Ki, Kay, Had,
Age
17
Ethnicity and Hometown
Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, but his family is from Ireland.
Sexuality
Heterosexual
Power
Empathy
"Power to fully interpret and replicate the emotions, moods, and temperaments of others. People with this ability are often called Empaths."
Limitation: When there are a lot of people, it is very hard for his mind to focus on a person's emotions.
House
Kian is the head boy of Treu.
Appearance
Cheekbones. That's what most people think when they see Kian; cheekbones and jawbones. These are the two most prominent features of his face, or his body in general. Standing at 6'2, he's generally taller than those he's around, and he's used to that. He's got average set wide shoulders, and a body that is toned from hours spent working out. He's never been particularly skinny in his life, so he lacks stretch marks. His face, not necessarily special in any way, is generally smiling. His teeth are pearly and white, and his smile is the type that makes those around him smile. His nose is long, and slanted, but it's not large compared to the rest of his features.
On a daily basis, he's likely to be found wearing a collared shirt or blazer, or a sweater, and chords. On his feet, he wears docksiders, even when it's cold out. His hair is a fluffed up mess most of the time, as he has no idea how to care for it.
Special Marks
Kian has a single, thin white scar on his left jaw bone. He also has sar on each of his knees, from falling white skateboarding when he was younger.
Occupation:
Kian currently doesn't have a job.
Cheekbones. That's what most people think when they see Kian; cheekbones and jawbones. These are the two most prominent features of his face, or his body in general. Standing at 6'2, he's generally taller than those he's around, and he's used to that. He's got average set wide shoulders, and a body that is toned from hours spent working out. He's never been particularly skinny in his life, so he lacks stretch marks. His face, not necessarily special in any way, is generally smiling. His teeth are pearly and white, and his smile is the type that makes those around him smile. His nose is long, and slanted, but it's not large compared to the rest of his features.
On a daily basis, he's likely to be found wearing a collared shirt or blazer, or a sweater, and chords. On his feet, he wears docksiders, even when it's cold out. His hair is a fluffed up mess most of the time, as he has no idea how to care for it.
Special Marks
Kian has a single, thin white scar on his left jaw bone. He also has sar on each of his knees, from falling white skateboarding when he was younger.
Occupation:
Kian currently doesn't have a job.
Likes
Puppys | Meeting New People | Electronics | Hugs | Cuddling | Hot Chocolate | Pie | Cats | Sandwiches | Guitar | Winter | Snow | Winking | Being Away from Home | Learning New Tricks | Skiing | Fires | Cigs | Alcohol | Carrots | Tea | Sweaters | Dresses | Talking | Emotions | Art
Dislikes
Crying | Darkness | Sarcasm | Rude People | German | Summer | Swimming | Chocolate | Drugs | Meat | Short Movies | Being Lost | Large Crowds | Dolphins | Junk Food | When Others are Sad | Loud Noises | Stress | When Others Cry | Fires | Bugs | Snakes | Popsicles
Fears
~Arsonphobia /:/ The fear of large fires, the fear of burning. ~
~Eremophobia /:/ The fear of being on one's own, or of loneliness. ~
~Gerascophobia /:/ The fear of getting old, of growing old. ~
Secret
Kian is a bit of an alcoholic since his sister's suicide attempt, but no one knows and he hasn't told anyone.
Personality
Kian could be viewed as the epitome of selfless. Ever since he was a kid, it has been more important to him that those around him were happy, instead of his own happiness. He's the guy you can count on to always be there, whether or not you are best friends or basic acquaintances. Whether just holding a door open or being a friend who is there to listen, he looks to help others whenever possible. As a selfless person, he are not just focused on what he needs. He also has a genuine concern for others, and going above and beyond past their needs to make them happy.
First interactions with Kian are always interesting; no matter how hard you try to learn something about him, it's likely the conversation will be directed back to you. He's not good at talking about himself, and honestly, it makes him uncomfortable. Why would other's want to spend time learning about him? It doesn't benefit them, and therefor he feels like he is boring them, and maybe even causing them pain when he talks solely about himself. Instead, he is always interested in others. He's got a question about everything, and never fails to seem interested with whatever answers he receives, whether they seem detailed, or bland. It just makes him happy to learn about other people, and to make them know he wants to know about them. It's not that he consciously is trying to make people feel appreciated, but that's what he does.
His power only makes this more prominent. He can tell how others are feeling, even if he doesn't mean to, and these emotions often interfere with his. No matter what, Kian is happy, but that doesn't mean he can't feel others as well. If someone around him were to feel an emotion, anger for example, he feels it as well, and completely understands how they feel. But he's still happy, and instead of dealing with the anger, he works to fix who ever is causing the feeling, even without knowing. The only problem with this, is he ends up building up tons of emotions and never dealing with them. But hey, he's been good thus far.
When his power kicks in, as well as feeling their emotions, he sees a sort of aura around them, like a color, even though it's not their. Currently, he doesn't know what they mean.
Puppys | Meeting New People | Electronics | Hugs | Cuddling | Hot Chocolate | Pie | Cats | Sandwiches | Guitar | Winter | Snow | Winking | Being Away from Home | Learning New Tricks | Skiing | Fires | Cigs | Alcohol | Carrots | Tea | Sweaters | Dresses | Talking | Emotions | Art
Dislikes
Crying | Darkness | Sarcasm | Rude People | German | Summer | Swimming | Chocolate | Drugs | Meat | Short Movies | Being Lost | Large Crowds | Dolphins | Junk Food | When Others are Sad | Loud Noises | Stress | When Others Cry | Fires | Bugs | Snakes | Popsicles
Fears
~Arsonphobia /:/ The fear of large fires, the fear of burning. ~
~Eremophobia /:/ The fear of being on one's own, or of loneliness. ~
~Gerascophobia /:/ The fear of getting old, of growing old. ~
Secret
Kian is a bit of an alcoholic since his sister's suicide attempt, but no one knows and he hasn't told anyone.
Personality
Kian could be viewed as the epitome of selfless. Ever since he was a kid, it has been more important to him that those around him were happy, instead of his own happiness. He's the guy you can count on to always be there, whether or not you are best friends or basic acquaintances. Whether just holding a door open or being a friend who is there to listen, he looks to help others whenever possible. As a selfless person, he are not just focused on what he needs. He also has a genuine concern for others, and going above and beyond past their needs to make them happy.
First interactions with Kian are always interesting; no matter how hard you try to learn something about him, it's likely the conversation will be directed back to you. He's not good at talking about himself, and honestly, it makes him uncomfortable. Why would other's want to spend time learning about him? It doesn't benefit them, and therefor he feels like he is boring them, and maybe even causing them pain when he talks solely about himself. Instead, he is always interested in others. He's got a question about everything, and never fails to seem interested with whatever answers he receives, whether they seem detailed, or bland. It just makes him happy to learn about other people, and to make them know he wants to know about them. It's not that he consciously is trying to make people feel appreciated, but that's what he does.
His power only makes this more prominent. He can tell how others are feeling, even if he doesn't mean to, and these emotions often interfere with his. No matter what, Kian is happy, but that doesn't mean he can't feel others as well. If someone around him were to feel an emotion, anger for example, he feels it as well, and completely understands how they feel. But he's still happy, and instead of dealing with the anger, he works to fix who ever is causing the feeling, even without knowing. The only problem with this, is he ends up building up tons of emotions and never dealing with them. But hey, he's been good thus far.
When his power kicks in, as well as feeling their emotions, he sees a sort of aura around them, like a color, even though it's not their. Currently, he doesn't know what they mean.
History
Kian's backstory isn't one of horror and depression, with nothing ever going right. Sure, he had his fair share of travesties, but that wasn't all that makes up his past, and if you asked him, he wouldn't be able to pick out one moment in his life that affected him for the worse. Well, that was until this summer, at least.
As a kid, Kian was very happy. His father was a good guy, who worked hard to take care of his kids. In his younger days, he and Kian's mother had grown up next door to each other. They'd always been best friends, living in Kinsale, Ireland, and grew up together. They went to the same college together, and it wasn't until two years after college that they fell for each other. They'd been together without large flaws since, enveloped in an incredible love. They fought, they hugged, they kissed, they always hung out, and they didn't have any serious troubles.
She passed away after giving birth to Madden, Kian's sister. Kian doesn't remember her, at all, considering he was one and a half when she died. It affected his family, that was for sure, but they got through it. In the gap that was his mother, Mr. McKinley through opportunities at the kids. Madden was a gymnast, but also participated in cheer and other sports her school offered, having had a coach when she was 4 that made the basics like second nature for her. Kian, on the other hand, was intrigued by art and music, particularly guitar. He was provided with top of the line art supplies and a guitar that worked as well as any. He was taught what you're taught in college art classes as a middle schooler, then left to his own skill and mind. In order to pay for all of this, he had to work hard, but he made a huge amount of money and worked up the ladder in his business. This was noted by the kids, who became increasingly close due to long hours spent with just the two of them.
The first time Kian's powers kicked in, he was sitting in his room, just him and his sister home, and all of a sudden he started feeling overwhelming sadness. And nebousness. And terror. And he didn't know why, but he felt it coming from across the hall. Getting up, he went into his sisters room, hearing noises in the bathroom; sobs. He walked in, scratching his head in confusion, and saw his sister, full clothed, sitting in her bath, eyes looking fuzzy. The water was tinted pink, red liquid floating our from his sister's arm. Before he knew what he was doing, he pulled her out of the tub, grabbing a towel and wrapping it tight around the cut, his hands shaking as he looked into his sister's eyes, hoping he wouldn't lose her. But it was terrifying, the blood, the hazy look in her eyes. Even worse, as his sister faded out of consciousness, his intense fear, faded to joy, then to nothing. He called the hospital, but decided it would be faster to drive, and was at the hospital shortly after. Had he not gotten there when he did, she would've died.
That night, he started drinking. Ever since, you could say he has a little bit of a problem. A majority of the time he has a water bottle on him, and it's usually filled with some type of alcoholic beverage. He doesn't know how it got so out of hand, but it did.
Family
~Father /:/ Gregore McKinley | 46~
~Sister /:/ Madden McKinley | 14~
Pets
~Max /:/ A Pet Cat~
Theme Song
Pompeii - By Bastille
Anything Else
I really like oreo ice cream.
Kian's backstory isn't one of horror and depression, with nothing ever going right. Sure, he had his fair share of travesties, but that wasn't all that makes up his past, and if you asked him, he wouldn't be able to pick out one moment in his life that affected him for the worse. Well, that was until this summer, at least.
As a kid, Kian was very happy. His father was a good guy, who worked hard to take care of his kids. In his younger days, he and Kian's mother had grown up next door to each other. They'd always been best friends, living in Kinsale, Ireland, and grew up together. They went to the same college together, and it wasn't until two years after college that they fell for each other. They'd been together without large flaws since, enveloped in an incredible love. They fought, they hugged, they kissed, they always hung out, and they didn't have any serious troubles.
She passed away after giving birth to Madden, Kian's sister. Kian doesn't remember her, at all, considering he was one and a half when she died. It affected his family, that was for sure, but they got through it. In the gap that was his mother, Mr. McKinley through opportunities at the kids. Madden was a gymnast, but also participated in cheer and other sports her school offered, having had a coach when she was 4 that made the basics like second nature for her. Kian, on the other hand, was intrigued by art and music, particularly guitar. He was provided with top of the line art supplies and a guitar that worked as well as any. He was taught what you're taught in college art classes as a middle schooler, then left to his own skill and mind. In order to pay for all of this, he had to work hard, but he made a huge amount of money and worked up the ladder in his business. This was noted by the kids, who became increasingly close due to long hours spent with just the two of them.
The first time Kian's powers kicked in, he was sitting in his room, just him and his sister home, and all of a sudden he started feeling overwhelming sadness. And nebousness. And terror. And he didn't know why, but he felt it coming from across the hall. Getting up, he went into his sisters room, hearing noises in the bathroom; sobs. He walked in, scratching his head in confusion, and saw his sister, full clothed, sitting in her bath, eyes looking fuzzy. The water was tinted pink, red liquid floating our from his sister's arm. Before he knew what he was doing, he pulled her out of the tub, grabbing a towel and wrapping it tight around the cut, his hands shaking as he looked into his sister's eyes, hoping he wouldn't lose her. But it was terrifying, the blood, the hazy look in her eyes. Even worse, as his sister faded out of consciousness, his intense fear, faded to joy, then to nothing. He called the hospital, but decided it would be faster to drive, and was at the hospital shortly after. Had he not gotten there when he did, she would've died.
That night, he started drinking. Ever since, you could say he has a little bit of a problem. A majority of the time he has a water bottle on him, and it's usually filled with some type of alcoholic beverage. He doesn't know how it got so out of hand, but it did.
Family
~Father /:/ Gregore McKinley | 46~
~Sister /:/ Madden McKinley | 14~
Pets
~Max /:/ A Pet Cat~
Theme Song
Pompeii - By Bastille
Anything Else
I really like oreo ice cream.
