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♰ OOC
Player Name: Julia
Are you over 18? Yes
Contact: magisterium
Characters in game: N/A


♰ BASICS
Character's name: Cain, real name "Alexei"
Canon: Starfighter
Canon point: Ch 5, pg 69 (lol), after escaping and being shot.
Age: 22
Background: There are five chapters of the Starfighter comic by HamletMachine, which you can find here. Wiki is here. The link is scarce - I have previously written out a more fleshed out version, which you can read here.
Abilities: Cain has no special or supernatural abilities. He is an extremely skilled fighter, which is remarked upon several times. In fact, he's considered the best fighter in the entire program. This means he's talented in hand-to-hand combat as well as using the weapons system on the starfighter ships. He fights like he's trying to survive and isn't afraid of playing dirty. His street smarts are an important asset in this respect, most likely attained during his time in the colonies. He also speaks Russian.

♰ SUITABILITY

Strengths:

thoughtful + At odds with his rough and tumble nature, Cain does have a thoughtful and considerate side, though it may be subtle. One great example is when he rescues Deimos from a group of fighters, showing concern for the other fighter despite the fact they'd never met before that moment. Another is when he's beginning to become attached to Abel and goes out of his way to set up a romantic "picnic" in the storage bay. He's a decent(ish) guy beneath all of his defensive and destructive tendencies. In Nightfell, this will hopefully allow him to form connections with others, once he's past being more guarded by nature.

affectionate + This side of Cain is revealed as he begins to open up and develop a genuine attachment to Abel. A lot of Cain can be read through his actions and body language, since the story is not told through his perspective, so much of his affection is illustrated during their intimate moments. He becomes worshipful and praises Abel, wants to sleep close together, and even appears to be a cuddler. While he may not be able to communicate how he feels well, he does show it through his treatment of Abel in the final chapters. Again, this will help him make more connections to others in Nightfell so long as they're willing to put up with his rougher side.

dedicated + Cain puts himself 100% into what he does. After boarding the Sleipnir, he works long and hard hours to prove himself to the other fighters, and he is constantly seen in the training pods. It's obvious he takes pride in his skill, but he also puts in the effort to improve. He lets nothing stand in his way and will do anything to achieve his goal of returning home. In Nightfell, while he will be distraught to learn that he's dead at first, it won't surprise him too much - but it will motivate him toward fighting against Oblivium and getting out of the Netherworld.

Weaknesses:

violent - Aggression and violence define much of Cain's personality as a fighter born out of the colonies on Mars. Cain shows no hesitation getting rough with people, highlighted when he pulls a knife on Praxis, or when he's in physical disputes with other fighters. He tends to try to solve many of his disagreements this way, such as wanting to punch Phobos in the cafeteria or as he's handling Deimos' clinginess. This lends toward recklessness and poor planning in many situations. Naturally, this will work against his dedication in many areas, and might cause friction in his relationships to others in Nightfell. Though he will set out to achieve his goals, his lack of foresight and aggressive nature undermine the outcomes he might want.

crude - The sexual elements of Cain are vivid from the moment he's introduced in the comic. He is not afraid to get into people's personal space, not afraid to masturbate in the cockpit while Abel is there, and almost relishes in acts of obscenity. His language is coarse with a lot of cursing involved. He calls Abel a 'slut' early on during his fight with Praxis, and in general he tends to make people uncomfortable with his foul mouth, which does affect his ability to make friends as he more easily pushes others away with this behavior.

duplicitous - Due to the nature of the task assigned to him, Cain reveals a fairly duplicitous and manipulative side. Granted, some of it was under duress, but Cain is not only seen manipulating Abel. He also uses Deimos for his own gain to spy on Abel, heedless of the fact that Deimos cares about him. He lies to the other fighters and plays up an 'act' to get them to back off. Up until the point he begins to develop feelings, he is extremely good at this deceitful persona, which may be one reason why he was chosen for the project. In Nightfell, this may manifest in betrayal of trust or acting for his own self-gain to achieve what he wants, rather than for the greater good.

Fears:

that he may never see his family again, which will be exacerbated by his "death" and arrival in the Netherworld

that Abel will never forgive him for his deceit and manipulation

Desires:

adrenaline and other "hedonistic" pleasures is a general, constant desire of his that he regularly pursues

to return to his home on Mars, however, is his predominant goal and fuels most decisions he makes otherwise

to fight and kill Colterons, the race of aliens responsible for attacking his home colony

Regrets:

committing the crime that placed him in the military against his will

lying to Abel

leaving home

Tethers:

a hologram of Abel, which will be silent and judgmental and cause Cain to feel immensely guilty whenever he looks at it

a figurine of his starfighter, the Reliant, which represents his tether to the military and the connections he formed there

a (fake) rifle, signifying his connection to his sister

a figurine of his parents

♰ OPT-INS / OPT-OUTS

Harrowings: Yes
Curses/Pranks: Yes
Imprisonment: Yes
Encounters: Yes
Loss of control: Yes

♰ SAMPLES

1. Jonas - action, Nightfell TDM
2. Dimitri, Naruto, Bruno - text, Nightfell TDM