Jan 5, 2019 7:43:32 GMT -6
KI-HA MOON but sleeping beauty just kept score and tried to sleep more general info
appearance Known to many as the "Sleeping Beauty" of Lorsette, appearances are the be all and end all to Ki Ha. His features are finely sculpted, delicate almost. So despite his towering height and his lean figure, he is not threatening in the slightest. A warm smile that can melt away all insecurities and sea-coloured eyes so full of kindness- some have come to call him a gentle giant of sorts. Though Ki Ha doesn't appreciate the nickname- feeling it does his elegance and gracefulness great disservice. With great reason too, his image is built around an almost ethereal appearance. This image of his contributes to most of his livelihood- he would have nothing without it. So even comments as harmless as that irritate him to no end. Even the way he holds himself reflects his image, his chin held high, good posture and eyes that look over passers-by. Silk-like hair as black as the moonless night cascades down to his waist when he leaves it loose, but tying it back into its usual bun brings his sculpted face to the forefront. He has plump pink lips that curly lazily into an innocent smile (If you were to look very closely, you'd see that they don't quite reach his eyes... but it's an unimportant detail to most). If Ki Ha has a physical flaw, it's not one you would notice until long after you first met the Djinni. And fortunately, there are none yet who fall into that category. Appearances have become such a huge part of Ki Ha that he can hardly stand the sight of himself without his daily skin treatment and make-up. Just like any skill or talent that others can boast, it has taken years of care and dedication to look as good as he does now. He is the same with fashion, spending a large portion of his income and time keeping up with trends, fashionable brands and the like. He dresses well even if he were just taking a trip to the corner store. And when asked how he thinks he looks, he has no shame in acknowledging his beauty; going as far as to claim that he has never met another man as beautiful as he is. personality
No city will ever be big enough for Ki Ha to escape rumours and gossip surrounding him. With such a widely recognised face, he makes no effort to hide it and as such has long given up on caring what others might think about him. He shows off his expensive gifts unapologetically; bracelets made with silver and gold, great jewels, precious stones and beautiful garments. He wears them like armour, a reminder to all that he is still better off than they are no matter what they have to say about him. Forget the gentle facade that Ki puts up, he has skin made of steel and names cannot reach him. In this respect, Ki comes off as overwhelmingly self-assured to the point where most would comfortably use the term "arrogant prick" and "selfish jerk". The latter of which, Ki has never denied and almost embraces. He finds it to be common sense rather than a personality aspect that he would (and should) never risk his position or his livelihood to help someone else. Ki sees it as a necessity, as self-preservation. And just as he goes about his days without helping others, he expects the same done unto himself. He is a very independent character and will accept help from nobody. All his transactions with others are done with the goal to get as much as he can from the other. Whether its money or. He is very sure of his mind and will always make sure his terms are complied with. He has no fear arguing or fighting back when he disagrees with someone else. He does so in a very calm and collected manner, rarely resorting to showing his anger on the surface. It would seem to be a surprise then, that someone would pay for Ki company when he is disliked by so many. But when money is concerned, the cold walls melt into a pool of adoring affection and unrivaled kindness. He plays his part so well that he needn't think about slipping into the role anymore. Understanding, gentle, sweet with a voice like honey and grace that can't compare. That is the type of company that people pay to show off at social gatherings and that is exactly what Ki delivers. Like a trained pet, he will sing and dance on command and will modestly refuse compliments after every performance. And even outside of work, Ki proves himself a social butterfly. He often frequents bars and clubs and when he isn't at grander events and will make light conversation after several drinks with commoners too. Most would rather enjoy his jokes than be the subject of them so he finds his table is never empty. As much as he hates the pretense and lies that comes with socialising, he hates solitude far more. Music is his main source of escape from reality. Aside from what he was taught as a child, he has continued to progress and learn on his own. He composes many of his own songs and is currently trying to better his lyric-writing. Other than music, he keeps himself busy with his daily routines which involve skincare, make-up, singing and dancing practice and he also takes care to set aside some time to do some learning. He doesn't have a particular focus of his studies but coming to terms with how weak he is, he tries to cover all of that up in social prowess and now in intellect as well. Although he has a long way to go, he now knows enough to be able to disguise and cover up his ignorance which is a skill he uses frequently at elite functions. At his core though, he resents what he is and what he has become. He seeks nothing more than to move away from his living nightmare. He continues to work for enough funds that's demanded of him. He longs for a deeper bond than the countless clients he pleases but he isn't sure that he can allow himself to trust someone else. abilities Teleportation [Intermediate] Having been granting wishes for almost half a century, Ki's developed an good level of teleportation skill but has not trained long in the field. He can transport objects around a 15 mile radius but can only teleport himself as far as 1 mile. The further the distance, the more strain on the djinni, and teleporting objects to and from his furthest range requires 2 or 3 days to recover his full strength- often experiencing dizziness and disorientation for extended periods for minor strain and migraines if he really pushes himself too far. If granting a wish or being summoned by the lamp, there is no limit to his influence. Desire Reading [Advanced] A passive natural ability that has been the key focus point of Ki's training and learning, he has grown to be very precise with this ability. He is able to sense general desires and greed of those around him. This ability is enhanced and much more accurate when Ki spends long periods of time in proximity of someone and even more so through physical contact. He usually uses this to bartering, swindling and finding potential customers for himself. This ability being the key factor in his success as an escort. This doesn't work on anyone with psychic shields. Flight [Beginner] The ability to levitate a few metres from the ground is something Ki has messed around with a couple of times but is not something he has ever considered training seriously. He can hover comfortably without moving for about half an hour but can only move around for half that time. He is slow at best, moving at a light jogging pace. Greed Inducement [Advanced] Along with his ability to read others, he has trained in greed inducement to a high level. This is generally for the purpose of business, making himself more desirable and attracting his target clientele with promises. Certainly in terms of appearance, he is most adept at inducing lust. This doesn't work on anyone with psychic shields. Sand Manipulation [Beginner] ] Able to manipulate sands, Ki is not a strong attacker and merely uses this as a form of distraction rather than anything else. Whether it's to blow dust in someone's eyes to to cloak an escape, he lacks the control to form any objects with sand and rather sends it flying in a certain direction. He cannot create or destroy sand, only able to use what is around him. His distractions are short, lasting 30-45 seconds at most. backstory Ki Ha was born in the sprawling seaside city of Busan, South Korea. He was born to two Djinni- one a Japanese entertainment extraordinaire and the other a humble businessman. Having never met another Djinni before, it only seemed right to the couple that they should get together but there was little love that ever blossomed between them despite their efforts. Nevertheless, they had Ki Ha and raised him together for the first few years of his life. After that, the couple drifted apart- Ki Ha's mother returned to the life of glamour and fame that she had fallen in love with and thus Ki Ha was left with his father. They weren't alone for long. Soon enough, his father remarried a young Korean woman and both her and her family move in with the Moon family. His father never told his wife nor her family that he was a Djinni, not wanting their relationship to devolve into greed- he chose instead to live as a normal human. They lived a humble life, never wanting for much. It was a good life he led and he taught Ki Ha to strive for the same. But as Djinni draw their strength from greed- his father grew very weak over time. Ki Ha had to spend much of his childhood tending to his father and helping him with basic chores. He missed a lot of school as he was looking after his father, so he never scored high academically. However everything changed when they reached the 1950s and the Korean War broke out. Suddenly the country was plunged into chaos. Terrified for his family, Ki Ha went out and bartered for the family to be smuggled out of Korea and into the US, in exchange he offered possession of his lamp. After moving to the US, the family settled down in Chicago and worked as manual labourers to earn their keep. Again, it wasn't any better off from what they had back home but at least it was safer where they now lived. Ki Ha lived with his family for the first few years but his lamp was kept by the woman he had sold it to. She only summoned him when she wanted to make a wish but otherwise left him in peace. As the years went by, his father and his wife grew old with one another. Until they retired to a small country house and lived out their last days- a few months later and his wife died. Ki Ha's father told him that he would soon follow- preferring not to live an immortal life (he didn't have the strength for it anyway). Little did Ki realise that a trip together to New York would have changed everything... a taste of Wall Street and all the repulsive excess of greed gave Ki Ha's father a taste of power like he had never felt before. He refused to return, ceased the ageing process and started his own business, raking in all the power he could possibly want and growing filthy rich in the process. Ki Ha still meets his father occasionally but they have little in common anymore and struggle to connect. But his father has become the least of his worries. His lamp, having never been in his possession since he moved to the US, started switching hands more and more frequently. Often, it was the rich stealing it off one another- and Ki would be summoned to be shown off like a peacock at galas and balls, performing his party tricks and granting wishes as he was bid. He was indifferent to the matter, not enjoying being reduced to a party trick but he decided to bide his time until he could take back possession of his lamp wthout putting his family at risk. He traveled all over the world, even finding himself back in Korea for a year or so- before his contract was cut very short by a hellish creature murdering his masters and claiming the lamp as its own. Terrified and distraught, Ki Ha rebelled against his new master with all his might- trying desperately to steal back his lamp with strength from his instinctive fear. But it was useless, Ki was only in his late twenties and had hardly trained his abilities- he was no match for his new master. The fight was humiliatingly lost and Ki Ha was brought to Aria, Canada. He began his training for his new position right away, but it wasn't quite what he expected: Learning the art of conversation and pleasing others, fashion, make-up, reading faces and honing his skills in the art of greed inducement and desire reading. It was hardly what he thought evil beings taught. But he soon realised that his role would be far from becoming a fearsome soldier for the Assembly... but rather, he was to be an informant. A what better way of gathering information than as an escort? People will reveal more than they would care to admit to a lover... even if it is just for a night. Both disgusted with himself at how far he had fallen and the things he did on command, Ki was at his most vulnerable and desperate. He would fight back at every opportunity he got, trying to get away from the hellhole he had been dragged to. But as long as he didn't have his lamp, it was all futile. Time eventually wore him down. He gave up on escaping and just wanted the easiest life available to him. He did as he was told (albeit begrudgingly and with a sarcastic comment) and he built up his walls. He would not be ridiculed anymore or put down, he would be proud in what he had achieved even if it was dirty work he did. At least he made something of his pathetic life and that was all he held onto. Slowly but surely, he became renowned for his skills, especially among the rich and wealthy. It wasn't long before he was charging a lot of money for others to enjoy his company. And after ten long years, he was put in charge of a small teahouse called the "Lotus House" hidden in the outskirts of Lorsette. During the day, the establishment ran as a traditional tea house, a place of peace and rest- fashioned like a traditional Korean palace. And during the night, they offered entertainment, escorts and company to the filthy rich. Ki hires and cares for the staff who work there, keeping them all oblivious to his connections and using their influence and charms to gather secrets from far and wide. And all he knows, he gives up to his master in exchange for an easy life free of his influence. He has no loyalty towards the AP but will look out for his own skin with all his might. misc + goes by 'Key/Ki' for the sake of not having to repeat his name a thousand times over. | roleplayer info ☆ NAME V-SSHI ☆ RP EXPERIENCE On and off for about 8 years now :] ☆ TIMEZONE KST / GMT+9 ☆ GENDER female ☆ AGE 22 ☆ OTHER CHARACTERS n/a ☆ FACE CLAIM TOUKEN RANBU, Izuminokami Kanesada ---------------------- THIS CHARACTER BELONGS TO V-SSHI. DO NOT STEAL. |
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