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Post by Yukine Kobayashi on Aug 12, 2023 5:00:32 GMT
The house was a squat, two-story structure that sat on a postage-stamp of land, sandwiched between two buildings that pressed-up against it and swallowed the sky. Something about the residence was jarring– perhaps it was the gravel path to the door with chest-high weeds, or perhaps it was the boarded-up window with a sagging iron grille. Perhaps it was that the lone second-floor window that was visible from the street, un-boarded, was slightly off-center and had rust creeping up one corner that, at a glance, looked vaguely person-shaped. Or, worst of all, perhaps it was the security cameras that still swiveled on their housings and lights still flickered on and off, despite the electricity having been disconnected two decades prior. The only indication that the home had ever been inhabited was a single, wooden name plaque on the outer wall surrounding the front yard. There were two symbols carved there– Kobayashi. But anyone who had been foolhardy enough to approach the residence over the last two decades, however, would tell you that some thing still dwelled there– something not of this world. ***
The wiring of the house sprawled before the spirit like a mess of highway interchanges, each dim but thrumming with potential. Each wire was a road that snaked through dark forests of insulation in the walls– tunnels without destinations. No, not roads. The wires sprawled without reason like nerves through a body. The spirit was both brain and impulse alike, but it was the brain of a dead man, exercising no conscious will over the body– the home– that contained it. Perhaps when the house finally eroded to rubble– when the body finally died– the spirit, too, would be permitted to die. Instead it just waxed and waned as the moon did, through periods of darkness and clarity. It lingered near the outlet on the second floor landing, where Mrs. Kobayashi had once plugged the vacuum in when cleaning the house. The spirit extended into another branch of wire, one tendril lazily extending towards the wall-mounted security camera. Those had been the handiwork of Mr. Kobayashi, who watched the comings-and-goings of medical professionals past with great scrutiny. Now, the cameras served as one of the spirit’s few windows to the outside world. Then, there were the itches– could ghosts itch? This one did. People were always coming into its house like pathogens entering into a bloodstream. It was like a mosquito bite in the small of your back– the spirit could feel them moving through the house before he saw them. And this intruder? She was no different. It groaned inaudibly, stirring from its sleep. Someone else was here–he could feel the itch between his shoulders, small but still agitating. The entryway was lower than the rest of the house, to allow for those who entered to kick off their shoes– though, with all the broken glass and detritus, walking barefoot was not the wisest decision. Still, each step would be telling– the quiet crackle of static beneath each footfall, as the woman crossed from foyer to living room. It would be as if she were dragging her feet against carpet– but even through the grime, the floors had clearly been some sort of tile or laminate. The spirit followed the familiar network of wires along the line of the ceiling, curious but also annoyed by whatever had entered its domicile. The ceiling light on the second floor landing, just barely visible from the entryway, gave a weak hum and a half-hearted flicker. Then the house fell silent once again. The low light of sunset seeped through the door, casting only parts of the room in a rich red-pink. The rest lay in deep shadow. A red light blinked into existence in the darkened corner of the living room, just opposite of the door. It was weak but clearly noticeable. Around it were couches that were more dust than upholstery, a broken coffee table, and a television. Diagonal from the door, what had once been a kitchen and dining space. The whole space had once been minimalist and modern, which would account for the blandness of the building’s façade– but in such a state of disrepair it just felt… uncanny. In life it lacked the warmth of comfort of a lived-in home, and now it had truly taken a turn for the worst. The graffiti and trash were just icing on the cake. The red light went on blinking, and the camera whirred as it pointed towards the door. A series of clicks followed as it focused upon the intruder.
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Post by Yukine Kobayashi on Aug 11, 2023 3:08:21 GMT
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Post by Yukine Kobayashi on Aug 7, 2023 2:44:41 GMT
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Post by Yukine Kobayashi on Aug 6, 2023 23:51:27 GMT
credits to @rx for the template [attr="class","body"] [attr="class","header1"]KOBAYASHI YUKINE [attr="class","header2"]OVERVIEW » NAME: Yukine Kobayashi » AGE: 19 (and he has been for the past 20-ish years) » GENDER: Male » AFFILIATION: Civilian » ALIAS: Spirit » OCCUPATION: Ghost that Haunts a Local Abandoned Home » CLASS: n/a yet [attr="class","body"] [attr="class","header2"]PERSONALITY » POSITIVE TRAITS:✔ Curious ✔ Observant ✔ Loyal ✔ Kind
| » NEGATIVE TRAITS:✘ Literal ✘ Forgetful ✘ Clingy ✘ Temperamental
| »LIKES:✔ Movies/T.V. ✔ Games ✔ People ✔ Animals
| »DISLIKES:✘ Solitude ✘ Egoists ✘ The Wilderness ✘ Seaweed
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Two decades of solitude can really mess with a person–and Yukine is no exception to this. He tends to be quiet, but only because he’s often lost in his own little world. His broken speech embarrasses him, too. (It’s been so long since he’s interacted with society, so it’s a little like trying to open a door with rusted-over hinges.) Once he’s engaged with those around him, he’s incredibly friendly, brave, and eager to help. A little odd, no doubt, but overall quite virtuous. His time alone diminished any sort of filter he had, though– Yukine is quite observant, and pulls no punches when he notices something (often at the expense of being blunt and mildly offensive). He hasn’t a malicious bone in his body, however (or any bones, for that matter), so it’s generally easily-forgiven, easily-forgotten. Yukine’s friendliness frequently crosses into over-friendliness, clinginess and even codependency in extreme situations. He was alone for so long that solitude now terrifies him… and he’d rather annoy someone with his constant presence than risk being abandoned again. He’s protective of the ones he cares for, easily compelled to violence for the sake of good– and, while this may be ideal in some contexts, Yukine’s loyalty could be his downfall. He’s a people-pleaser above all, and could be coerced into villainous acts if the right individual is trying to persuade him. [attr="class","body"] [attr="class","header2"]APPEARANCE » HEIGHT: Variable! Exo-suit is ~2 ft./61cm. tall. » WEIGHT: Weightless, technically. Exo-suit is ~25-30 lbs./11-13kg. » EYE COLOR: White, or White LED » HAIR COLOR: n/a » SKIN COLOR: n/a » FACE CLAIM NAME: Shigeo Kageyama (100% Mode) - w/o suit // K-RVC - w/ suit » FACE CLAIM SERIES: Mob Psycho 100 // Love, Death, and Robots As a being whose body is electric, Yukine’s appearance doesn’t fit conventional human parameters. In its natural state, it looks like a crackling human silhouette of black or white, with two holes where eyes would go (crackling the opposite color of his body). Their natural form tends to be temperamental (and runs the risk of shocking anyone nearby), so it appears very scarcely. Mostly, he remains in the walls/in the wiring of whatever building he inhabits, exercising his will over the electronics that are plugged into the outlets. When out, it crackles and fluctuates in size, fizzling at the edges. What people see most often would be Yukine’s exo-suit– a robotic full-body prosthetic that he can pilot to interact with the world. Presently, he occupies a small, humanoid suit that stands at about two feet tall. It is dark gray at the joints with orange plating from head-to-toe. Its face is a small LCD screen which presents different chibi-ish faces as a means of emoting/emulating speech. A visor sits just over the screen, like the bill of a hat, with two white accent stripes running down the middle of the suit’s head. Two fins protrude on either side of the head, which raise and lower like rabbit ears. It is hoped that, with more time, the creator of the exo-suit can build a bigger/more humanoid shell, but for now this works just fine. [attr="class","body"] [attr="class","header2"]HISTORY Yukine remembers very little from before his death. He thinks that his life was pretty normal. He knows that he had a mom, a dad, and an older sister, but he can’t remember their faces or names. He thinks they even had a dog. He had to have gone to school, because every child does… and he hopes that he was a good student… but he probably was not, because Yukine knows that in life, he was very sickly. He remembers being in The House before he was even part of The House, laying in bed, being tended-to by his mother and a host of medical professionals. His parents poured so much time, money, and resources into making their son better… to no avail. Yukine died in The House. And that was the beginning of his problems. You see, when most people die, that’s The End. Whether they go to Heaven, or get reincarnated, or something else entirely– their present life ends. This was not the case for Yukine. As his body died, his organs shutting down one-by-one, the electrical pulses in his brain magnified, freeing themselves from the flesh that could no longer contain them. He remembers the nurse’s scream as she witnessed his Quirk manifest, the bio-electricity that once powered his body forming the specter that now loomed before her. It expanded as it searched for a new vessel, any vessel that could contain it. It arced towards the nurse, but she fled. Then the wiring in the walls of the house grabbed hold of Yukine, entrapping him. Initially, his parents remained in the house– for weeks, perhaps, or months– and Yukine tried to talk to them, making the lights flicker, switching appliances on-and-off. Electricians were called, first– but they found nothing. Then, spiritual counsel from all denominations were summoned– but their attempts at “cleansing” the house did nothing for the literal electric being that now rattled around in the walls. Unable to find a solution, the living Yukine's family fled, believing their son’s vengeful spirit was now after them. For the year following Yukine’s death, they tried to sell the house at a discount, still fully furnished. But with each visitor, Yukine would cry for help, and any potential buyers would see the apparent poltergeist activity and flee. The power was shut-off, trapping Yukine in the home, and the house was left permanently abandoned. As his mind faltered, his grasp of time and self became less and less. He watched as the dust built and the yard became overgrown, as the ceiling sagged, as people scurried past, and as he was forgotten. The old Kobayashi house became a hotspot for urban explorers, paranormal investigators, and transients alike. Sometimes in a burst of clarity and frustration, Yukine would come alive, frightening those that occupied his home. But, for the most part, Yukine has been alone, surrendering to the idea that he'll forever be imprisoned in his former home until he's too far gone to even remember who he was. [attr="class","body"] [attr="class","header2"]ITEMS An old picture of a family long forgotten. Battery pack (6 hour charge). [attr="class","body"] [attr="class","header2"]ATTRIBUTES » AWARENESS (C) Extends 360 degrees from the exo-suit, almost like sonar but with a slight electrical pulse on the ground. | » VITALITY (C-) Purely-electric beings (or cute little robots) are sure to grab attention!
| » DURABILITY (D) Given his small stature, Yukine is not very durable. He also needs to plug-in routinely in order to power the exo-suit. He can function on about six hours of a charge.
| » SPEED (D+) Fast for a little guy, but nothing compared to full-sized strides.
| » DEXTERITY (C-) When in his natural form, he can swim through electrical conduits with ease. When in the exo-suit, he's small and fits in tights spaces easily, and has little hands that are good for detail work.
| » STRENGTH (C-) His shock packs a nasty punch, but sadly it does nothing for his actual, physical prowess.
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Limit Breakers: 3 Available | 0/45 Used [attr="class","body"] [attr="class","header2"]EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT NAME: Robotic Exo-Suit EQUIPMENT RANK: C EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER: n/a EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: A small, robotic armature that Yukine pilots throughout the world. Since his body is all-electric, his consciousness and his electricity are enough to propel the suit for brief, six-hour ventures. When plugged in, Yukine will just meander around the building where his suit is charging until it's time to go again! [attr="class","body"] [attr="class","header2"]QUIRK QUIRK NAME: Bio-Electric Body QUIRK RANK: C- QUIRK TYPE: Mutation QUIRK DESCRIPTION: As Yukine's original body died, the electrical pulses that fired from his brain magnified and then separated from his mortal form, creating a consciousness of pure electricity. As beings enter into his range, Yukine can sense their presence as soon as they touch the ground. Likewise, he can zap people at-will, though this facet of his quirk still lacks precision. QUIRK DRAWBACKS: Firstly, Yukine must be connected to a circuit in order to survive. If his exo-suit were to be destroyed and he wasn't close to, say, a battery or a building with electricity, he would simply dissipate and cease to exist. When he tries to shock someone (shooting electricity from beyond his exo-suit, or through an outlet, it arcs towards the nearest target. This increases the risk of friendly fire. He can also manipulate electronics to an extent-- turning them on or off, if he's touching them or connected to a circuit that they're connected to, charging them, or perhaps even frying them altogether. [attr="class","body"] [attr="class","header2"]SKILLS SKILL NAME: SKILL RANK: SKILL DESCRIPTION: PLAYED BY QUIZZITY [newclass=.body]width:450px;margin:auto;text-align:justify;font-family:arial;font-size:14px;[/newclass] [newclass=.body b]color:#c93232[/newclass] [newclass=.header1]font:bold 40px Arial;width:390px;background:rgb(25,25,25);color:rgb(254, 254, 254);text-align:center;padding:30px;[/newclass] [newclass=.header2]font:bold 30px Arial;width:420px;background:rgb(25,25,25);margin:auto;color:rgb(254, 254, 254);text-align:center;padding:15px;[/newclass]
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