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THE CHARACTER

Character Name: Rin Okumura
Series: Blue Exorcist
Canon Point: Chapter 91
Character Age: 16
Background: Here!

Personality:

First and foremost, Rin is a kind boy.

His exterior is that of someone who appears impulsive and angry, but this is only because of his quick-to-act attitude and his die-hard need to protect others. He is the kind to voice his opinions; to rebel against things he disagrees with out of passion. But it is all out of the kindness of his heart – he truly, truly believes in the value of everyone’s life, even his enemies. Through and through, he is entirely against the killing of (human) others, firmly thinking that everyone has the opportunity to change and grow. Maybe that’s naïve of him, but it best encapsulates his world view - the phrase that resounds in him most is 'use your power for a gentler purpose'. To be gentle to others and use his strength for the purpose of good and protecting people is his whole life motto. Because of this high value he places on human lives, he is willing to throw himself in front of others to protect them – strangers and friends alike. More often than not, he uses himself as a shield to protect others; he cares not for the injuries he sustains so long as innocent people stay safe and unscathed.

Despite having such a caring attitude towards others, he is not so kind to himself and thinks of himself quite lowly. Since he has been able to conceive it, he struggles with understanding his own ‘humanity’ and sense of self-worth, generally perceiving himself as an outcast who can be neither fully human nor fully demonic. It has been a long and arduous road for him to accept his non-fully-human status, but since doing so, he has taken steps in the direction of being able to believe in his humanity. But there are still times in which he questions why he is alive at all, as dark as that may seem. He has an extreme lack of self-confidence, and is easily prone to having doubt in his abilities.

Rin's number one priority is always those dear to him. In general, he's very supportive and encouraging no matter what, even if he doesn't quite understand the situation (which is actually more often than not) - his natural way of thinking is to cheer people on, never to bring them down. If his friends and or family is insulted when he is around, he always defends them in their stead, going as far as to instigate fights with those that carry out such actions. Perhaps this is indicative of him having a hot-temper, but he is just very serious about protecting the people close to him. Despite how negatively he can react towards people whom dislike those whom he cares about, Rin is surprisingly accepting of other's opinions (for mundane things, obviously not for egregiously harmful opinions) and doesn't go out of his way to alter or argue with thoughts that collide with his own. He has a respect for people's own way of thinking, as he himself doesn't enjoy getting preached to and having beliefs shoved down his throat.

As previously stated, he has a natural want to help and aid others, and is constantly worrying for other's sake. Some might call him a bit mother hen-ish, especially towards those that he considers family. He'll cook for people he cares about, worries about them being well-fed, the whole nine yards. Even if he is incapable of helping someone, he will still offer (most of the time), finding happiness in an ability to be useful to someone else. In that sense, he is kind of selfless; there isn't anyone that Rin puts himself in front of or above. He can be kind of rough at showing it at times, due to his underdeveloped social qualities, but he is capable of being kind to just about anybody. Rin is caring, kind-hearted, and noble. He truly, genuinely, and wholly wants the best for everyone, and is definitely someone worthy of trust and loyalty.

Rin is someone that cares about family deeply - and definitely needs family to feel secure. He has the utmost respect for the family structure as he wholly regrets not respecting it before his guardian passed away, and tends to reprimand those that do not do the same. To those who spite their fathers, he is hostile and quick to remind them that everyone's parents won't be around forever. While this may seem nosy, he is type to encourage others to apologize and move past their differences so that they can enjoy their time while they are both still alive - mostly, so that they do not repeat the same mistakes that he has made. While he's already a super protective person to regular everyday people and his friends, he is especially so towards his family, not allowing one negative word to be uttered about them in his presence.

That being said, Rin is extremely forgiving - even to those who wrong him on numerous occasions. Even when others say things that harm him, he can generally come to understand why they are being said, having enough empathy to see things from other people’s viewpoints. While his feelings may be hurt from harsh words, he is not the type to hold a grudge – but he will contest those that talk poorly of him just based on his blood. When he is in the wrong, he is the kind to try to give unspoken apologies (offering food, doing something nice for the other, etc.), not particularly enjoying the act of verbally or formally apologizing.

Despite Rin's genuinely noble personality, it's a well known fact that he isn't all that mature. In fact, he still cries over emotional movies, and gets excited over silly or simple things. He's easily distracted by food, he gets excited at the prospect of travelling to new places and sightseeing, and he has an extreme fear of flight. Rin is completely not above calling people joke-ish names in an argument, because he really does have no limit to his immaturity - he can go as far as sticking his tongue out and crossing his arms, refusing to do whatever he's being told like a stubborn child. In addition, that stubborn attitude gets him places, as he is nearly always going against what others tell him to do and can often get his way if he refuses for long enough...it's impossible to break his will. It should be noted that he is also very forgetful, to an extent that he will forget things on simple errand runs and forget people's names whom he has met on multiple occasions. He also is known to complain about menial work because he is somewhat lazy when it comes to doing nit-picky tasks, but while he grumbles, he'll get around to it if one gives him the right shove. As a result of his laziness, he is quite the bad student academically; he claims to learn better when moving around rather than sitting in a desk.

As a whole, despite his headstrong and boisterous aura, he really is just a people person. Good at reading them, good at caring for them, good at protecting them. Even if he is awkward or confrontational, it all boils down to his immense love for other living things, even if that love is not always reciprocated towards him. And that makes him stronger than anything.

Powers/Abilities:

ENHANCED STRENGTH
His strength far surpasses that of any human. Even as a small child, he was capable of breaking his father's ribs in a single punch. He can easily lift cars and bend metal--his strength isn't so insane that he can lift buildings, but for example, he was able to lift large parts of a rollercoaster to save civilians and his friends. His strength is enhanced even moreso while in his demonic form, which will be explained below.

THE FLAMES / DEMON FORM
By drawing the Kurikara (Rin's sword), he is able to "unlock" a demonic form and wield blue flames. Although, Rin's flames aren't your typical "flames" - in actuality, they're more akin to a condensed demonic energy, and the fact that it's blue is the signature of Satan's blood - proving Rin's demonic heritage.

Despite the fact that Rin's flames aren't exactly the norm, they still destroy everything they touch (if he wills it), as well as give off an intense heat. Under his control, they can range in temperature from being gently warm to scorching hot. His flames are described as being able to destroy both physical and spiritual vessels - meaning he is capable of burning both bodies and souls of demons and people alike. It's the trademark of Satan. He is also capable of using these flames when the Kurikara is sheathed, but usually only in small amounts (for cooking fires or for producing light or heat, rather than for combat) unless he is especially enraged. Generally speaking, Rin controls his flames by swinging his sword around, being able to emit them in waves. When he cuts into enemies with the Kurikara, the enemy will catch fire and burn into ashes or until the threat is eliminated. Rin can also invoke his flames at will by using his limbs. His flames grow stronger and more harmful with his emotions - namely, anger and intense determination.

However, not all of Rin's flames are necessarily destructive. With control, he has the ability for the flames to feel more like a comforting warmth to objects and people he does not wish to burn, or instead use them for purification of unholy substances and healing of magically induced ailments. He is capable of selectively burning or purifying large areas of land, although this type of exertion can exhaust him.

Being in his demon form for too long can also exhaust him and he can lose control over himself and his rational thinking if he doesn't keep himself in check. If Rin completely loses confidence in himself, the kurikara will "lock" itself, making him unable to unsheathe it or use any of his powers.

Also, as one would expect, being half demon, holy water harms him - but will not extinguish his flames. It should also be noted that he is immune to any of the harmful effects of his flames.

REGENERATION
Rin heals from almost all wounds extremely quickly. As his demonic powers awakened, this resistance to pain and injury increased ten fold. Wounds like being stabbed through the torso or having debris impale him are things he's capable of healing from in a matter of hours; thus, superficial wounds like cuts and bruises heal even quicker. While it hasn't happened in canon, it is unlikely that he is able to grow back limbs, but even severe events like gunshot wounds to the head are events that he is able to heal from under an hour, thanks to his demonic heritage.

TELEPATHY
He is completely capable of communicating with demons on a telepathic level. He understands when demons speak, and can sense when someone isn’t human, even from far away distances. It's sort of like a radar, in that way. Additionally, he is able to impose his will upon other demons in a sense, just by willing them away if his anger is strong enough.

Power Nerfs (if applicable): N/A

Inventory:
- The Kurikara! It's on his person at all times. It's abilities were mentioned above, but it essentially has the most of Rin's powers sealed inside of it, as well as his demon "heart" - destroying it would kill him. It can channel the energy of his flames and as such is extremely durable and resistant to heat.
- Nothing else other than the clothes on his back.

Incentives:
- Safety of loved ones!
- Safety of civilians/the innocent/children...any would work!

SAMPLES

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