[center][img]https://i.pinimg.com/originals/a7/26/92/a72692194349d3ad851c226cbdcb256e.jpg[/img][/center] [center][h1][color=bc8dbf]Valery Shimamoto[/color][/h1][/center] [h3][color=bc8dbf]Character Description:[/color][/h3] Valery at his core is a strong-willed and curious individual, always asking questions and snooping around in matters that oftentimes do not involve him in the slightest. This has caused quite an amount of altercations in his life that he was too stubborn to back down from. Nonetheless, he never regretted any of it as what he was truly chasing was the adventure in it all. He has his father to thank for instilling this in his head as he too was a rather eccentric dreamer. When it comes to new people he takes interest in, Valery enjoys taking the liberty of creating a lifelong impression for them to remember him by. As for people whom he sees as bothersome, nothing brings him more joy than being a pain in their side. [h3][color=bc8dbf]Character Goals:[/color][/h3] Within any form of entertainment, I enjoy the growth caused by experience. I am a young individual and thus have much to learn so I enjoy writing characters whom I also grow alongside. This being an advanced roleplay based upon one piece, there is much potential for this to last quite some time. With Valery, I intend to write a character who also displays great growth from start to finish as he goes through his own trials and tribulations. Like myself, Valery still has much to learn about the world yet he believes he knows all that there is, in turn, this can often put him into some rather unfortunate/sticky situations that he must learn from. Another goal of mine is also to develop the impact that other players have upon Valery through their interactions with him whether positive or negative. [h3][color=bc8dbf]Character Notes[/color][/h3] Organization: None Occupation/Position: None Starting Sea: North Blue [h3][color=bc8dbf]Relations:[/color][/h3] [hider= Reitsu Shimamoto (Father)] [center][img]https://cos4reviewpic-1253177085.picca.myqcloud.com/1615225285-webnovel_pcimage_4314936705_1615225284240.jpg [/img] Valery's late father, a very eccentric individual who was never seen as sullen or sad, was regarded by some as a savior the day he passed. [/center] [/hider] [hider=Shigetsu Shimamoto(Uncle)] Reitsu's older brother and current Master of Shimamoto Dojo, a stern and rigid individual who values discipline. [center][img]https://i.redd.it/fslt50rbwio91.png[/img][/center][/hider] [h3][color=bc8dbf]Sample Post:[/color][/h3] WACK WACK WACK Within quick succession, 3 strikes assaulted the young man’s body. Two being to his head and a 3rd aimed at his legs which swept the boy off balance and tumbling toward the ground. [color=a187be]“OW! What the hell is wrong with you gramps? Why the added aggression today?!”[/color] The silver-haired boy whined as he massaged the lump swelling upon his head. [color=ed1c24]“Your swordsmanship has been rather sloppy today so I decided to knock a bit of sense into you.”[/color] A rather intimidating old man stood at the center of the room, a renowned swordsman and master of the Shimamoto Dojo, Suigetsu Shimamoto. [color=ed1c24]“Also, refer to me as Sensei!”[/color] He said while releasing a precision strike upon Valery’s head hitting the same spot once more. The young man was left on the ground clutching his head once more. [color=ed1c24]“We’ll break here for today. You are all dismissed!”[/color] The old man boomed as he turned his back and took his seat at the head of the dojo room. From there the group of students surrounding the practice arena bowed their heads. “THANK YOU SHIMAMOTO SENSEI!” The room roared in unison before dispersing. Valery rubbed his head some more as it was still a bit bruised before getting up to put his Shinai on an adjacent wooden rack. “Sensei got you good today huh?” A voice came from behind the silver-haired boy. As Valery turned he was met with his own reflection, peering into the crystal ball that was the head of his bald friend Shun. He was significantly shorter than Valery as he stood at about 5ft 6in but held onto a muscular and toned build that was visible even with his yukata being worn. His eyebrows were also rather noticeably bushy giving him a rather interesting appearance. A wide grin was planted on his face as he turned to his friend. Valery blatantly ignored his friend's existence and began to make his way to the front door. “Hey hey, you come on don’t be so rude! The least you can do is entertain me, Val.” Shun said chasing after him, to which Valery grunted and responded with a glare that conveyed his annoyance. “Wow I see you’re a bit grumpy, usually you would have made a joke about my head by now or something. Sensei really got you good today” Shun said rubbing his smooth head. “I know what’ll cheer you up. How about we go to Hatchy’s BBQ and grab you grub?” Valery simply exhaled, accepting nor denying the request initially. Some food from one of the local restaurants didn’t sound all that bad. Perhaps the combination of head hurting and hunger has put him in a less than desirable. Not to mention today is also… Valery shook his head at the thought before heading outside. [color=a187be]“Just so you know the food is on you.”[/color] As he slid open the Shoji doors. Valery was greeted by an array of night lights that illuminated the settlement in the distance known as Ocean Song village. A wave of relief could be seen on his face just at the sight, shortly Shun joined him. “It’s definitely one of the perks of living on this island. Let’s hurry before all the tables are taken, I’m starving.” Shun spoke, nearly drooling at the thought of marinated beef hitting the grill. As Valery was preparing to descend down the hill from which the dojo had been located upon. He felt a bit of resistance from the color of his Yukata. [color=ed1c24]“I’m afraid that Valery here is busy and will have to join you another time Shun.”[/color] A familiar tone sounded from behind. In a flash, Valery whipped his head to the side to see none other than the master swordsman, Suigetsu Shimamoto Shun was a bit shocked to see Master Shimamoto there but he quickly bowed and nodded his head. “Yes, sensei.” The boy then turned to his silver-haired friend and gave him a grin that said ‘Sorry not sorry.’ “Maybe next time Val, see ya later!" the boy waved before beginning the trek to Ocean Song village, in which the silver-haired boy just stuck his tongue out jealously. Valery felt defeated at the sight of his friend leaving him behind. [color=a187be]"So what is it you wand old man Sui-"[/color] BONK Before he could even finish his name a fist firmly made contact with the top of Valery's head, adding another knot to the stack from earlier. [color=a187be]"OUCH!"[/color] "It's Sensei you little brat!... Ahem!" Suigetsu cleared his throat, "We must discuss the important matter of my late brother Reitsu, I recently received a new update." At the sound of these words, Valery stopped rubbing his head and turned to face Suigetsu as he now had his full undivided attention. [color=a187be]"What did you hear!"[/color] Valery replied without hesitation, his facial expression a mix of sorrow and rage. “There are rumors spreading of a swordsman within the North Blue wielding a distinct sword has popped up, perhaps we can achieve some answers at last and make peace with Reitsu's death.” [h3][color=bc8dbf]Post Directory:[/color][/h3]