Beard Dad

A Love That Shall Not Be Named

Kiyoshi is just like, the fuck happened?

A Love That Shall Not Be Named

Kiyoshi

'This weather is frickin' nuts...' Kiyoshi thought to himself as he trudged his way through the snow, having handed off his baggage to the attendants at the front gate. 'It's September, its supposed to be nice out.' Despite his inner complaints, the snow felt strangely nostalgic to Kiyoshi, he hadn't experienced snowfall on the first day of the new school year since he left Japan. It was still unexpectedly cold out and he wasn't entirely prepared for it, his blazer whipping in the frosty air. Fortunately the main building wasn't too far off, and in a last ditch effort he sprinted for the front door, finally finding sanctuary from the cold.

Giving a breathless sigh he walked through the main lobby, pulling out his schedule and checking where he needed to go for homeroom. Satisfied that he knew where to go, he pocketed the schedule and took out his phone, his face crinkling slightly, 'Damn...I'm late...'. Hopefully the teacher would let it slide for today considering the...weather outside...but this wasn't his first classroom tardy, so just to be safe, he uploaded a pre-recorded apology on his phone, ready to go through all the motions, like he'd done dozens of times before. He just needed to make a few edits here and there, but the apology was generally the same all around.

Suddenly an air horn ripped through the hallway and Kiyoshi stopped in his tracks...he really hoped that wasn't coming from his homeroom.

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Class B...taking a deep breath, Kiyoshi entered the room, took two steps in and pressed the play button.

"Forgive my intrusion and tardiness," the electronic voice read out, "Due to the inconvenient weather, traffic had slowed down considerably and my arrival was unfortunately untimely," As the voice came out he'd take the time and give a bow of apology here and there to demonstrate the physical apology as well as the vocal. "I will take greater strides in the future to not be late again, thank you."

And with that Kiyoshi pocketed the phone and went over to his assigned seat, third row, right next to the window. Placing his backpack down, he took his place and pulled the pair of headphones wrapped around his neck off and into the backpack, ready to begin the day.

A Love That Shall Not Be Named

Itsugaya Kiyoshi

Appearance: Outside of class, Kiyoshi tends to be wearing hoodies of various colors, most notably blue, orange and grey. Always has his headhpones on him, even in school.
Name: Itsugaya Kiyoshi
Age: 17
Birthday: Don't worry about it
Sexuality: Hetero
Job/occupation: Amateur Street Performer
Likes: Listening to the noises around him, his Spanish Guitar, performing for others (when he wants to)
Dislikes: Distracting noises, dense or annoying individuals (affects the first dislike), Being asked to perform (affects first and second dislikes).

Personality: Almost always appears calm and collected with a neutral expression adorning his face. His thoughts are quizzical and curious, the mind of a tinkerer and his ears are always listening for the next sound to be heard. A big fan of music in all its forms and wonders (particularly obsessed with Infected Mushroom and synth sounds) and a bit of a computer geek.
Backstory: Kiyoshi was born into a well respected family known for their voices, ironically enough he came out silent. While he was never rejected for his inability to speak, he never felt like he belonged, like he was the black sheep in the family. Kiyoshi's uncle was the only person he ever felt comfortable around, probably because rather than using his voice, Itsugaya Koto played instruments. Kiyoshi heard sounds and wonders that not even the voice could produce and he fell immediately in love with music.
For as long as Kiyoshi remembers, he's been playing music, perfecting it's art, giving himself a voice of his own. He would play in front of small crowds, among groups of friends, or record music himself late into the night. Despite having found his own voice, he still didn't feel he truly belonged, and still having to go to school, it was becoming increasingly frustrating trying to communicate with classmates and teachers. Knowing they were going to be moving to the States from Japan soon, his parents wanted to find a suitable school that would fulfill all of Kiyoshi's needs. They found the 'solution' at Burnswick Private Academy.

Extras:
-Uses Sign Language to communicate, otherwise has a smart phone with a voice speaker app
-Owns a Keyboard, a small drum and a Spanish Guitar (has a personal attachment to the guitar)
-Has a sweet PC rig with a recording set

Kiyoshi's Relationships

Melanie Timiere
Relationship: Acquaintance
"I've heard the rumors...but I'm sure they're just rumors."
-Knows she's an ice queen by reputation
-Isn't afraid to approach her and be brushed off

Beryl Cantrell
Relationship: Acquaintance
"She is really...really quiet...I appreciate that in a person."
-Doesn't find Beryl nearly as annoying as most other people

Genevieve Young
Relationship: Acquaintance
"She brings snacks to class sometimes...I sometimes take two without her noticing..."
-Is pretty sure she has no idea who he is

Darian Green
Relationship: Acquaintance
"Yep...." *Eyes wander the room* "She's something else alright"
-Wouldn't touch that shit with a 10 ft pole

Alex Hill
Relationship: Acquaintance
"The kid speaks his mind...some people can't handle honesty like that."
-Worked on a history project once

Matthew Stephens
Relationship: Friend
"I think he almost had an aneurysm when we first met, guy is even more of a nerd than some of my friends back home."
-Knows Matt is an Otaku
-Completely accepts that Matt is an Otaku

Mackien Ackerson
Relationship: Acquaintance
"Ha! A 'Playboy'? He's more like the 'Pimp with no hoes'."
-Doesn't think Mackien is all that he is made out to be
-Sometimes relates him to the song 'Smooth Criminal'

Ari Ackerson
Relationship: Acquaintance
"Eh? Who? ...She's...nice? I guess?"
-Has no idea who this person is.

Lena Williams
Relationship: Acquaintance
"She certainly has all the curves in the right places but....pass..."
-Not Interested

Octavia Fairchild
Relationship: Love Interest
"She kind of reminds me of this no armed, artist girl from a visual novel I once played....she was pretty cute too..." *eyes wander towards the window*"
-Would like to play a song for her sometime

Rosa Mei Krasnoff
Relationship: Acquaintance
"The Great Wall of China has nothing on her."
-Believes that her aggressive nature is just an act
-Isn't willing to approach her to prove that theory

Elizabeth Kainestrom
"I saw her stand up to a bully once, she certainly puts up a front, but it feels like a shield to me. There's something sad behind those eyes."
Relationship: Acquaintance
-Isn't entirely sure what to make of her

Raphael Carini
Relationship: Best Friend
"Everyone has a dark side to them, 'L' is just way more open about showing his true colors....which happens to just be black."
-Regularly hangs out and jams with him, or just plays his guitar, whatever strikes the mood
-Relationship started through musical inspiration
-Is weirded out that he has a thing for Darian

A Love That Shall Not Be Named

@AimeChambers Hey this is @lovely complex's friend, was told that it was ok to post a CS. How's it look?

Itsugaya Kiyoshi

Appearance: Outside of class, Kiyoshi tends to be wearing hoodies of various colors, most notably blue, orange and grey. Always has his headhpones on him, even in school.
Name: Itsugaya Kiyoshi
Age: 17
Birthday: Don't worry about it
Sexuality: Hetero
Job/occupation: Amateur Street Performer
Likes: Listening to the noises around him, his Spanish Guitar, performing for others (when he wants to)
Dislikes: Distracting noises, dense or annoying individuals (affects the first dislike), Being asked to perform (affects first and second dislikes).

Personality: Almost always appears calm and collected with a neutral expression adorning his face. His thoughts are quizzical and curious, the mind of a tinkerer and his ears are always listening for the next sound to be heard. A big fan of music in all its forms and wonders (particularly obsessed with Infected Mushroom and synth sounds) and a bit of a computer geek.
Backstory: Kiyoshi was born into a well respected family known for their voices, ironically enough he came out silent. While he was never rejected for his inability to speak, he never felt like he belonged, like he was the black sheep in the family. Kiyoshi's uncle was the only person he ever felt comfortable around, probably because rather than using his voice, Itsugaya Koto played instruments. Kiyoshi heard sounds and wonders that not even the voice could produce and he fell immediately in love with music.
For as long as Kiyoshi remembers, he's been playing music, perfecting it's art, giving himself a voice of his own. He would play in front of small crowds, among groups of friends, or record music himself late into the night. Despite having found his own voice, he still didn't feel he truly belonged, and still having to go to school, it was becoming increasingly frustrating trying to communicate with classmates and teachers. His parents found the 'solution', Burnswick Private Academy.
Extras:
-Uses Sign Language to communicate, otherwise has a smart phone with a voice speaker app
-Owns a Keyboard, a small drum and a Spanish Guitar (has a personal attachment to the guitar)
-Has a sweet PC rig with a recording set

Knighthood: Of Gods and Titans (season 2)

@BeastofDestiny

I'm trying to think of a dirty joke to make about that but I can't think of it.

@Monochromatic Rainbow

The best I've got is "Things might be starting out a little flaccid, but soon (insert something about cougars)."

Knighthood: Of Gods and Titans (season 2)

@Dead Cruiser

I'm personally expecting relationships to develop more over time between new and old characters, though the time before and after the wedding is probably a good point to start making friends.

Dragon Riders 21+

I'd have to see a plot line first, but color me interested.

Knighthood: Of Gods and Titans (season 2)

Of Honor & Duty

Gibraltar
Day 3, Morning

The cyborg had found his way to The Blackwing early that day, reporting for duty, as instructed by the Master of Blades, and he was placed in front of Lady Marrowblade's cabin. After their rather interesting encounter and the assurance of the incident two days ago, Gibraltar reported for the 'check-in' to see if he could be of any assistance for the wedding. Of course, as he had expected, the Knight Captain was to be placed in the honor guard for the ceremony, and he was told to wear something formal. Being a cyborg, clothing was...more difficult to come across and his armor plating was technically his 'clothing' as it was his 'skin'. It wasn't until the next day that he found Lethal and requested that she apply a paint job to his armor plating, a solid, glossy coat of black paint, that would eventually be washed off in a chemical bath. At the same time he also requested that she fabricate a Spaulder armor piece to clip a sash onto, one that complimented the paint job.

He was given a matte grey spaulder piece, hastily fabricated and worked perfectly with the blood red sash he had from his old life. The sash wrapped around his torso, and was emblazoned with the symbol of the clan he used to fight and lead for; also attached was a pin recognizing his rank as a Knight Captain. His 'clothing' was simple, yet formal, a straight cut-to-the-point type of attire, something that fit his cut-to-the-point attitude. This attire of course meant something more to Gibraltar though, having served in the military his whole life, even before fighting alongside the knights of the tower, wearing a uniform, even a simple, formal uniform was a sign of respect. Military taught one discipline, respect, honor, a soldier's uniform, especially their formal uniform, was an embodiment of those virtues that had been beaten into their skull.

He knew that the tower was a little more informal than most military outfits he had served in, being an officer he had witnessed this first hand, and yet, having served with these people for the short time he had, the respect and discipline was still there. He realized that many others might be wearing more traditional formal attire, less militaristic, but that was not how Gibraltar behaved, and he only hoped that Lord Highfell and Lady Marrowblade would understand this. Until that time though, Gibraltar would stand guard, his sensors ready to pick up the first sign of distress, his menacing form looming beside the door.

Knighthood: Of Gods and Titans (season 2)

I'm ready to go

Knighthood: Of Gods and Titans (season 2)

<Snipped quote by Themerlinhawk>

Should I expect a response from Urthar?

@Dead Cruiser

I think he pulled a Batman on you XD