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[center][img]http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp293/Thirion1850/Behind_the_Shades_coloured_by_MiMa93-2-1.jpg[/img] [size=16][color=indigo]Ranis Varius Katsura[/color][/size] - - - - - - - - - - - - - & - - - - - - - - - - - - -[/center] [u][color=white]xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx[/color]❝[color=indigo] ｔｈｅ ｂａｓｉｃｓ [/color]❞[/u] [color=darkblue][size=11][b]You're free to call me...[/b][/size][/color] [color=white]xxxxxx[/color][color=darkred][size=10]The Mesmer, Mystic, Incognito, Thief and Soothsayer.[/size][/color] [color=darkblue][size=11][b]I'm roughly...[/b][/size][/color] [color=white]xxxxxx[/color][color=darkred][size=10]21 years old.[/size][/color] [color=darkblue][size=11][b]I sorta wish I looked less feminine, 'cause I'm really a...[/b][/size][/color] [color=white]xxxxxx[/color][color=darkred][size=10]Male.[/size][/color] [color=darkblue][size=11][b]I came into this world a...[/b][/size][/color] [color=white]xxxxxx[/color][color=darkred][size=10]Human.[/size][/color] [u][color=white]xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx[/color]❝[color=indigo] ｈｅｒｅ`ｓ ｍｙ ｃａｒｄ [/color]❞[/u] [color=darkblue][size=11][b]I side with...[/b][/size][/color] [color=white]xxxxxx[/color][color=darkred][size=10]No one yet, but we shall see as events unfold them selves.[/size][/color] [color=darkblue][size=11][b]These Devil Fruit things are intriguing...[/b][/size][/color] [color=white]xxxxxx[/color][color=darkred][size=10]But I didn't eat one.[/size][/color] [color=darkblue][size=11][b]However, my true forces may surpass it.[/b][/size][/color] [color=white]xxxxxx[/color][size=10]This man holds his titles for good reason as where Ranis delves in the realm of knowledge, he also discovered ways to manipulate that of his opponents'. Using strange, almost spiritual or other-worldly capabilities, he changes and bends the fabric of this world in order to alter reality for his enemies, drain energies of more than mere 'electrical', change the laws of physics and chemistry and bolster his allies and him self while "playing based on and using his enemy's cards". A complex set of strange abilities that rarely work as one would expect, many on deception and trickery yet altering the battles and outcomes of the future greatly through small, seemingly nonexistent changes. While he has several defensive capabilities that bring the meaning of karma into very literal terms, he is capable of stealing and 'giving' anything to his enemies and allies from energy, to thought, to even literally stealing an object or person's 'space'. Versatility and deadly unpredictability of his strange mysticism are only limited by personal imagination and sometimes situation. Yet do not be mistaken - though as a bystander he often prefers a more passive, sometimes even 'supporting' role, he is no weakling and can be one of the most dangerous fighters if taken lightly. The mind is his realm, and any living or breathing enemy has one. The stronger the enemy, the more powerful is Ranis that battles him. And while it is truly quite rare that he would actually commit to any sort of combat, looking down on him during a confrontation will be the first and last thing any opponent will ever do in this world, heavily regretting it on their pass to the next. [/size] [color=darkblue][size=11][b]An array of peculiar items, no?[/b][/size][/color] [color=white]xxxxxx[/color][color=darkred][size=10]An extended 'Urumi' called Obake, a jewel encrusted khanjar dagger and three shot flintlock pistol side-arm with kairyoseki bullets. Also a rather peculiar circular metal object he refers to as 'the focus'. Though it doesn't appear to be much of an actual weapon, there is an ominously uncertain presence about the object. [/size][/color] [color=darkblue][size=11][b]They do indeed seek this much for me.[/b][/size][/color] [color=white]xxxxxx[/color][color=darkred][size=10]None yet, whew![/size][/color] [u][color=white]xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx[/color]❝[color=indigo] ａｎｄ ｉｎ ｃｏｎｃｌｕｓｉｏｎ [/color]❞[/u] [color=darkblue][size=11][b]Lets meet over a coffee so you can get to know me better...[/b][/size][/color] [color=white]xxxxxx[/color][size=10]Ranis is quiet yet never shy, rarely will one get anything out of him as his stroll takes the path of a mere observer. Yet don't be fooled - beneath the witty remarks and kind smiles lies a dark, observant, vastly intelligent and plotting man. He enjoys his theatrics and appears to almost be taking life as some sort of game - a gamble he can bet on, toying with it on the great long tread abound by the many chasms standing in the way. He has a natural curiosity, generally delving in a little bit of everything as learning - regardless of how much of a goofball and silent standby he may seem - is one of his favorite and greatest assets. Psychology, physics, sociology, practical medicine, history, mathematics, just enough cooking to not eat from the overly expensive restaurants day by day and impress the occasional beauty. His reaches of thought span into things he was forced to deal with day by day, a strong memory retaining the experiences, books and passed knowledge to make his brain an essential library that prances from how a ship is formed to why simply flowers won't impress that gorgeous thing walking down the street and how to fix that. Sadly, for all the talents of the mind, he's a lazy b*****d. Generally allowing everyone else to pull the weights and remain an observer until things really begin to go down. The rest you can find out in IC or this won't be any fun.[/size] [color=darkblue][size=11][b]Are you sure you want to know?[/b][/size][/color] [color=white]xxxxxx[/color][size=10]Ranis was born in North Blue, on an island called 'Twisted Gladius'. Little is known about said place, yet rumor has it that Ohara were not the only ones delving in the Void Century's lost caverns and poneglyphs. Possessing its own, after the official discovery and the fact that it's already been previously read, the island was set under 'World Government jurisdiction and protection'. From that day forward, 14 years ago, the last traces of communication faded from the winter land and not a single whisper was heard again. The guy is rather careful about revealing exactly where he was born and how he managed to leave the place, living in the hushed shadow of this conspiracy.[/size] [color=darkblue][size=11][b]Now this I can get behind.[/b][/size][/color] [color=white]xxxxxx[/color][color=darkred][size=10]Good food, learning new things, interesting or fun people, those that can take a joke, when a plan comes together nicely, those uneducated but willing to learn with him and of course, a civil atmosphere with some degree of sophistication.[/size][/color] [color=darkblue][size=11][b]...But these are just uncanny.[/b][/size][/color] [color=white]xxxxxx[/color][color=darkred][size=10]Ignorance, arrogance, failure due to incompetence, overly serious situations when the moment doesn't call for it, those that take things too personally, little luxury and too many sunny days.[/size][/color] [color=darkblue][size=11][b]Behind the throne is a man greater than the king.[/b][/size][/color] [color=white]xxxxxx[/color][color=darkred][size=10]Thirion1850[/size][/color]

Ceri predictably began to giggle, both paws clamped over her mouth and her body vibrating so much with the laughter that it was a wonder how Roland could manage to hold onto her without resorting to desperate clutching.

"I was just about to look for you," Ceri chirped, when she finally got her giggles under control. Pleased with this new outcome, Ceri unconsciously began fluttering her wings. She actually managed to rise off the branch a few inches, even with Roland's extra weight. The Key was stronger than her attitude made her seem!

"Roland, Roland look!" She turned and pointed a paw in the direction of the sparrows. They'd scattered at first when the Lock made his energetic enterance, but the promise of food and lack of danger had quickly brought them back.

Ceri just giggled at Roland's statement, putting her front paws forward on the branch and hopping her back ones up to meet the front, so that she was in a sort of crouch position on the branch under Roland.

"Cherries are good! They're probably hurryin' to eat 'em all before something else does. Lots of creatures like sweet food is tasty." And then she hoisted herself onto her back feet and bumped her nose against Roland's, which started a whole new titter of giggles and caused her to launch from the branch to flutter a little in order to disperse the energy.

Ceri hovered, her head tilted just a bit as she pondered Roland's question. "I've been flying around to find different snack trees, and watchin' birds and butterflies, and visiting Aine, and findin' little surprises for you."

She suddenly zoomed upward, and out of sight. There was a rustling sound, something big in the branches wiggling about. Just as suddenly she plummeted back into view. Maybe a bit too far, because she had to flap her wings with a lot of energy and go back up to get to Roland. She was grinning hugely as she held something out to the Lock.

"Hee~re," she cooed, offering a granny smith apple to Roland. When she'd first nibbled the apple the sour taste had made her wrinkle her nose. She was pretty sure Roland would enjoy it though, and brought a couple back for him.