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Character: Cain (real name: Alexei)
Canon: Starfighter
Canon point: Ch 5, pg 69 (lol), after escaping and being shot
OU or AU?: OU
Age: 22
Species: Human


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Disposition:

• 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.


• 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.


• 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.


• 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.


• 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.


• 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.


Suitability: Coming into Noctium, Cain will be under the impression that he has failed his mission. This reality will be further exacerbated by the fact that he has been taken away from his own universe, thus all possibility of returning home - his main motivation - is gone. Additionally, his canon point is from the moment Abel has rejected him and they have "broken up." The burden of his situation overall will weigh heavily on Cain, but it also presents the best opportunity for adaptation, since he has essentially lost everything that matters. One of his greatest assets as a fighter is knowing how to survive. Once through the initial phase of angst and loss, Cain will understand that he must change in order to get by in Noctium, because he has no choice. It's a life he knows well at this point.

An aspect Cain will enjoy is the new power brought on by the Gembond. As he has no special abilities himself yet highly values fighting, he'll be thrilled to test out what he can do. The bodily transformations will be much less welcome; still, he would endure it for the sake of survival. His personality is somewhat animalistic in nature already, so it might not even be a huge shock to have the physical features to go along with his behavior. Synchrony, however, will represent the biggest challenge. While he's comfortable with physical intimacy, emotional intimacy is something he hadn't experienced to its full extent until becoming closer to Abel, and he understandably held himself back from opening up to his navigator. Attempting it now will be a new shock. Not necessarily an unwelcome one, given the glimpses of an affectionate and considerate temperament we see in the comic. He has the potential to undergo real growth and forge deep connections during his stay.

Condition upon arrival: As he took a bullet to the stomach, Cain will require immediate medical attention. He may be a bit cagey and paranoid with native NPCs, wary of accepting help from them until he better understands the situation (while also asking where Abel is), but he'll settle down soon enough. He is in good shape otherwise. Hopefully the futuristic medical technology will give him a fast turnaround.

Abilities: Cain has no special or supernatural abilities. However, 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. Otherwise, he is just a normal human.

Inventory: Ruined flightsuit; a gun. You pack light when you're running for your life.

Gembond: Ruby
Gem Location: Lower pubic bone, center