TRP is a post-Great War AU RWBY RP set in Mistral City and Haven Academy with no canons, no rank claims, no maidens, and no god interference. We offer a progression system and site-wide events that change the setting based on player actions.
Post by Nikolas Burzanov on Apr 7, 2019 11:07:11 GMT -5
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There exists few people who Nikolas would have even the slightest inclination and admiration to refer to them as friends, and fewer people who would return the sentiment of considering Nikolas a friend. However, it is not impossible, and people who meet Nikolas' approval will find themselves quickly being liked more than others by the stormborn.
- Kieran †
Perhaps one of the few people Nikolas would've considered without mistake to have been his friend. They met in their youth and formed a fast friendship built upon thrill seeking and an escape from the monotony of life. Many, many nights were spent in their little sparring club and Nikolas found himself appreciating Kieran's company highly. Sadly, it came to an abrupt and bitter end when a Grimm Attack left most of their club dead, including Kieran who died trying to give Nikolas a chance to escape. It remains one of Nikolas' biggest regrets that he didn't get to save Kieran, and he is still bitter over it.
A fellow huntsman trainee at Haven, one would think Nikolas actually doesn't consider Carmim a friend, or anything warmly. He considers Carmim to be annoying, overly-energetic, stinking of cheese and way too clingy in terms of offering her friendship. However, despite all of that, Carmim is someone Nikolas, albeit grudgingly, has some liking for. Annoying, yes, but he somewhat values her efforts at trying to be friends with him, and holds her as someone that he would definitely have concern over during dangerous situations, and even wouldn't mind spending time with her... provided either he brings headphones to drown her out, or he can put a muzzle on her.
Kishka and Nikolas are cousins. They're not the warmest of cousins, nor are they super close. But they are family, and as such, they share a certain bond. Despite Kishka being someone that Nikolas would rarely spend time with, or share words with unless they were scathing, if Kishka was in any form of distress, Nikolas would definitely come to her aid if he was able. They also have some warm memories of childhood together, things that Nikolas actually cherishes deep within, before they all grew up into different people. But all in all, his views on Kishka are not negative and by that standard, Nikolas views her as someone he can be neutral to friendly with... Or whatever counts as Friendly in Nikolas' book.
A fellow classmate at Haven Academy, Nikolas and Qiu'li has met several times within Nikolas' relative short time in Haven Academy. Most of the times they've met have ended up with the two crossing blades, and although Nikolas and Qiu'li dislike several things about each other personally, Nikolas at the very least has a modicum of appreciation for Qiu'li strong sense of will and combat ability. He respects the man's quick thinking and trained movements in combat, as Qiu'li has proved himself to be a good opponent on multiple occasions. But despite that, the two constantly butt heads otherwise, their differing outlooks and habits forming an abrasive bridge between the two. When not physically engaged in combat, the two usually resort to tense, verbal stand offs. But, as mentioned, Nikolas still has a level of respect for Qiu'li's combat ability and holds some interest in Qiu'li's progression through the academy alongside his own.
Once a rival of Nikolas, Qiu'li has quickly turned into more of a friend for Nikolas than rival, although Qiu'li is still one of his rivals. They've shared moments that has definitely increased Nikolas' approval and respect for the man, one involving a situation where Qiu'li risked his life to save Nikolas'. Nikolas still holds that as a debt to be repaid.
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[attr="class","mouths1"] Rivalry is something that occurs very naturally for Nikolas and other people. His apparent arrogance, barbed replies and disdain for other people usually always give off a negative impression, and thus, most people who come across Nikolas tend to harbour a dislike for him. Similarly, there aren't many people that Nikolas will find himself liking from the get go. His admiration demands respect, and respect is earned through time with an individual. Thus, most people will find themselves gaining a neutral to negative impression from Nikolas as well as, unless they do something to get Nikolas' attention on the matter, he sees most people as unimportant and unnecessary to waste time knowing.
[attr="class","mouths1"] Despite Nikolas' harsh and cold exterior, he is still human. He experiences things such as like or dislike, love or hate, attraction or repulsion. That being said, however, it is already difficult to be friends with a tortured individual such as Nikolas. It is exponentially harder for someone to be romantically involved with him. As he ignores most people, the individual in question has to be someone who has garnered Nikolas' admiration, respect and trust to a very high degree, while also dealing with the absolute mess that he is as a person. Only someone who can see past all of his destructive storm clouds into the lonely star within is someone that Nikolas will ever find love for, and when it does happen, he is fierce and passionate in ensuring the safety, joy and sanctity of the person.
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[attr="class","mouths1"] While it might be relatively easy to dislike Nikolas and be disliked in return, it is actually very difficult to be someone who Nikolas would outright consider as an enemy. The individual in question would have to be someone who has done or does things that go completely against Nikolas' morals, someone who Nikolas would dislike enough to outright hate. Despite Nikolas being such a chaotic person, he still has very solid beliefs on the greater good, and anyone who he deems as someone who threatens to intentionally destabilize that, such as someone who kills the innocent without reason, is someone Nikolas would call an enemy.
- Grimm of all kinds This is non-negotiable. Nikolas harbours an extreme hatred for Grimm, fueled by his desire for vengeance for the death of Kieran and the other boys. It does not matter who the Grimm is, or what they are, or what they want or what they do. To Nikolas, every single Grimm deserve death. No more, no less.
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These are all the people who don't quite fit any of the other categories yet. From people he's only met once or twice, to people who he interacts with daily yet can't fit into any of the others.
Nikolas has met Rosario on a couple of occasions, and both times they've crossed blades. However, so far, Nikolas hasn't gotten to know Rosario well enough to truthfully form an opinion on Rosario. On one hand, he finds Rosario's company refreshing, as the man is great at verbally sparring and has a good sense of humor. Nikolas appreciates a person who can engage in banter. On the other hand, he finds Rosario's attitude almost insolent at times, and it has gotten annoying at times for the Silver stormborn.
Nikolas has met Caelum briefly during one class, but his interest was mostly peaked during another class where Nikolas and Caelum had been on opposing sides. Caelum intrigues him, as from the brief meeting, Nikolas had seen that Caelum was very similar to Nikolas. They were physically similar to some degree, yes, but what caught Nikolas' interest was the way the man held himself, the steel inside of Caelum's eyes, reminiscent of Nikolas' own. Despite the strong first impression, Nikolas does not know the man well enough to form a complete opinion yet, but will most likely find Caelum to be another rival.
Nikolas does not like Evangeline. He sees her as an utterly naive, sheltered little princess who runs at the first sign of danger. The only thing worse than a coward for Nikolas is a traitor, and Evangeline, he considers, as a big coward. Cowardice can cost your life or the life of others, so Nikolas outright dislikes Evangeline and will not hesitate to make such feelings known in her presence.
The doctor of Haven Academy, as well as the teacher for several biology and health related classes, Nikolas and Doctor Haragitanai have had several interactions which have bordered on inappropriate at times. They've shared smokes, he's gotten whacked by her, she's been called a mouth breather by him and she healed him back from the brink of death. The relationship they share is a very, very gray area which doesn't really fall into any other category as of yet, despite what the school rumors might suggest.
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Post by Evangeline Lys de Verre on May 12, 2019 2:07:23 GMT -5
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about
Evangeline is a very easy-going person, and becoming her friend isn't difficult. She's extremely optimistic and friendly, to the point of annoyance, and seems to be almost blind towards anyone's negative qualities. Even when a person is being negative towards her, she tends to be oblivious to it until it gets to a certain degree of cruelty, which means she can be friends with a wide variety of people while only the most despicable will be her enemy.
FRIENDS
Below are all the besties, friends or positive acquaintances that Evangeline has interacted.
Evangeline's absolute best friend forever, her bard buddy and her smol-partner-in-crime, her and Carmim struck off their amazing friendship from a chance meeting in the common room over a drama show they both watch, "You are the dust of my heart". Ever since then, the two have been extremely close friends, always there for each other in thick or thin, sharing laughter or tears together. Evangeline would literally die for Carmim.
Despite the two of them not interacting very much, Evangeline and Argent are somewhat good friends ever since they opened up on their first meeting. Argent is generally a quiet, reserved person, and probably one of the few people that Evangeline actually gives space to since she knows he is like that. But he is still someone Evangeline considers a good friend, and she would definitely always help and support him whenever he requires it.
Evangeline likes the taller, purple haired girl like a sidekick likes the hero. Despite Kishka being more of a villain than a hero, Evangeline still likes how Kishka has a soft inner side. She especially loves how much care the taller girl gives her hair, which is something Evangeline can definitely approve of. Evangeline also thinks Kishka is so much better than her stinky white haired cousin Nikolas.
Evangeline adores Aegle, holding the girl almost like a younger sister in her heart. She admires the girl's passion and determination, and also finds her shyness to be adorable. She values Aegle's friendship and hates to see her friend sad or insecure, and will always step up to remedy those and reassure the brawler. She also believes Aegle is hiding a secret spirit inside of her that will outshine everyone else, and supports Aegle to reach that exact point.
ENEMIES
Managing to become someone that Evangeline dislikes is an amazing feat to accomplish. But, for those devoted few who have managed to become an enemy, a rival or even a negative acquaintance, they are below.
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LOVERS
Evangeline is a hopeless bumbling fool when it comes to love. She is very easy to fall for someone with puppy crushes and love whenever she sees someone who understands her and also values life and compassion. Ranging from crushes to full blown love interests to exes, their names are below.
From the moment Qiu'li accepted her as a student to teach martial arts to, Evangeline liked him. But from the moment Qiu'li swept her off her feet, regardless of the context he had done it under, Evangeline's heart had been set aflutter whenever he was even mentioned. She harbours a deep crush on the scowling individual, albeit it is currently heavily one-sided. She is somewhat sad that she does not know why she feels so deeply for Qiu'li as of yet, aside from the fact that his dark looks give her butterflies, and he was the first man to ever take her in their arms like a bride.