Arion Sohma
”Let's live like we're dying.” –
BASICS
Name: Arion Sohma
Nickname: Ion, Pony, Ari, and Stallion
Age: 24
Gender: Male
Occupation: Fencing Instructor (part-time) Martial Arts Instructor
Zodiac Animal: The Horse
APPEARANCE
(Had to add this because it's so cute!)
Hair Color: Chestnut
Eye Color: Gold
Skin Tone: Fair
Height: 6'4
Weight: 160lb
Physical Description: Arion is a tall man with a muscular build. He is blessed with an athletic body, due to his constant need to stay active. He has chestnut locks that have a tendency to fall in his face at the most inappropriate times. He resolves this issue by clipping his hair up to expose his forehead. Arion's eyes can be described as orbs of gold. When the light shines on them, they sparkle with the vitality that dwells within him. His skin is usually slick with sweat from his chronic training, but when dry, it is smooth and fair. He is rather handsome and his attractiveness increases with his confidence along with his easy-going nature.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Potential Interest: ...That's a good question...I'll get back to you on that.
Likes:
~Exercising
~Running
~Weapons
~Shooting Ranges
~Horses
~Challenges
~Veggies
~Freedom
~Risks
Dislikes:
~ Pessimist
~Laziness
~Inactivity
~Confinement
~Sitting Down
~Awkward Silence
~Fast Food
Personality:
Arion is known for his vitality and independent personality. He is easy-going with an understanding nature that is loved by his family. He is the man that most go to for advice or guidance or even for someone just to listen to their troubles. He is always willing to lend a hand because of his love for life. He is a strong believer in living life to the fullest and doesn't like to stick to a routine schedule. Arion is cheerful, yet he can be a tad hot-headed and a little possessive because when he sets his mind to something, he goes for it with passion. He never does anything halfway, going all out for whatever piques his interest. He has a tendency to know what others are going to say before they say it, so he is usually the one that wins a majority of the arguments before they can start. He a rather educated man and likes to use his life experiences to spread wisdom to the younger children in the family. Overall, Arion is a loyal friend, a passionate lover, and a quick-witted sweetheart.
History:
Arion was an outcast when he was a first year in high school. He was cornered and bullied because of his refusal to be near girls. No one understood him, but his family. He was going through life in fear, until he met Riku. She was his breath of fresh air, the smoldering flame that warmed him, and the woman that he couldn't help, but fall in love with. She defended him when bullies attacked him and became his dearest friend. He was wary of her at first because of her gender and was afraid that she would find out about his curse, but as time floated by, he realized that she wasn't going to stay away from him. Arion and Riku were inseparable: exchanging secrets, talking about traveling together, and being each other's shoulder to cry on. When they were in college, Arion found the courage to finally tell her how he felt about her. He was utterly relieved that she returned his affection. She was thrilled and hugged him, catching him off-guard and turning him into a horse. She was afraid at first, but he explained and to his surprise, she accepted him still. After he changed back, they shared their first kiss. Life for them was wonderful and each day they grew more and more in love. However, things crumbled when he planned to propose to her on that rainy night. He made a dinner for the two of them while she was working the night-shift at the local cafe. After calling her and telling her that he had a surprise and to hurry home, Arion waited...and waited...and waited. Then he received the phone call from the hospital. When he was told that she was a victim of a car accident, Arion rushed to the emergency room in a panic. He zoomed to her room, despite the doctor's protest and there she was...lying there, holding on to dear life. She looked battered and beaten while blood flowed from her body in crimson waves. He held her hand as tears slid from his eyes. Yet, Riku smiled at him and with the last bit of strength she had she said, "I held on...for you...I love you." He couldn't stop the tears as he laid his head on her chest and listened as her heartbeat slowed and finally...stopped. Now, Arion tries to live for the both of them and imagines that Riku is with him at all times. He talks to her as if she were standing beside him and in his mind's eye, Riku speaks, breathes, and lives.
