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Into the Dark Blue Under | Sola & HokumPocus

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Nikolai regained consciousness. Around the small escape pod and opposite to his bound body was a steadily growing fire. He panicked and thrashed within the confines of his seat until he managed to slap the right button to release himself. Wheezing, the teenager practically flopped on the ground in search of anything that could help. Of course, members of the Aurora received thorough training on optimal preparation in case of disaster. In the case of Nikolai however, his mind had gone blank from having to deal with danger seconds after waking up from a previous one. He was bewildered over surviving an attack on a ship that played such a vital role in the advancement of humanity, and his mind quickly grew into a jumbled mess of thoughts.

The escape pod´s fire extinguisher rolled in the middle of the mess and gently came to a stop against his knee, nearly becoming unregistered in a sea of much stronger sensory experiences. Fortunately, Nikolai noticed and carried it upwards, his thin frame struggling to stand up while holding something so heavy. He pointed the extinguisher at the scorching hot flames while applying as much pressure as his thin arms could onto the instrument. After what felt like an eternity every last shred of red was snuffed out and replaced by the sight of an extensively damaged escape pod.

The technologically advanced foam had simultaneously vanished without a trace and eliminated the fire´s harmful smoke, so he wasn´t in a hurry to leave the safety of the pod anytime soon and began to investigate his surroundings. The crew member that had managed to enter the same escape pod as him was alive and breathing, making a wave of relief wash over him at the realization not being completely alone. A wave of awkwardness soon followed. Nikolai wasn’t a people person, and being stranded with only one other crew member made him feel nervous. He wasn’t sure what to do with her, and in the end decided to leave her be, tinkering with a lightly damaged PDA in silence.

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While it is true that humanity´s technological advancements had rendered most menial labor obsolete, maintenance grunts were still a necessity among ships that traveled large enough distances. Hugo had earned respect in the Aurora through cheerily doing whatever it is that needed to be done, without caring about what the other crew members thought or whether or not what he was doing was actually safe.

He had lost consciousness almost immediately after the escape pod´s launch, as if he were an amateur during a training course. Regardless, the large man had now been awake for some time and had been completely determined to perform pod maintenance, which at the moment consisted of putting out the various fires that flourished throughout the small confines. The bigger flames received a heavy stream from the fire extinguisher that he held like a ragdoll, while the less urgent fires were heartily and repeatedly stomped on.

He gestured an exaggerated thumbs up at his fellow crew member, who was due to wake up any second. “No problem!” he shouted, sporting an enormous grin. Hugo stopped the gesture to slap away a flame that had clung to his shoulder and repeated it as if nothing had happened.

Post-apocalypse Pokemon, now with tetanus

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Roan

Name

Roan Borza

Nickames

Frequently called "the one who never shows up" by certain clan members.

Age

16

Gender

Male

How did they get onto the Officer Programme?

In the harsh wintry land of Kyavik, the few royal families that have managed to weather the centuries of life under brutal conditions have now turned their gazes on each other, each vying for control over the desolate nation state. Among these is the Borza clan, who made up for what it lacked in warriors with superior mercantile skills and a stronger focus on education. With the emergence of gunpowder and other technological advancements from the rest of the world it was clear that the age of powerful warriors was beginning to fade. The clan would no longer hide from its equals now that victory was within their grasp.

Roan’s father was not sufficiently high-ranking to have received an offer to the academy outright. A couple of discreet donations to the academy fixed that problem, however.

Prefered Weapon

As a boy with a penchant for magic and no interest in most of the physical activities enjoyed by those his age, Roan likes to rely on his fire magic to fight. It was common for many of his tutors to forbid its use entirely during sparring matches, however, so he’s developed an affinity for firearms, as unreliable and rudimentary as they may be, his favorite being the rifles that his clan has begun to use for hunting.

Appearance Details

With green eyes that make visual contact for a fraction more than what’s socially acceptable and a head of curly brown hair that his short-haired siblings frequently remind him is improper, Roan isn’t the splitting image of nobility. He’ll do the bare minimum to appease his family but apart from that, he’s the fourth child, so why should he care? His clothes mirror this, focusing on comfort but not straying far enough from aesthetics that others would mistake him for a commoner.

He stands at five feet and eleven inches, a fraction shorter than his brothers. He regards physical activity as important, but fixates on activities that are more centered around stamina than strength. It’s a body built for and from hunting and climbing what shouldn’t be climbed.

Personality Traits

Initially driven to study solely by his interest in fire, Roan took to expanding his horizons quite quickly after having learned the basics of magic. It represented the unattainable to him, sparking an obsession with improvement and study that hasn’t relented since. The majority of his life consisted of having to decide between attending another pointless gathering or furthering his research, so he’s spent his youth doing the latter with no hesitation. As a side effect, Roan struggles to socialize effectively with others. He’s a confident young man, but can often be too blunt for his own good.

Upon seeing the finesse exhibited by his father and brothers it can be tempting to claim that Roan is their opposite, or shares almost nothing with them. This would be incorrect. Roan has the same ambition and desperation they do, and the same independent demeanor that can lead to stubborn moments. Roan’s just directed himself towards magic rather than wearing uncomfortable clothing and pretending to be richer than he really is. He acts on impulse frequently, ignoring the advice of others. He gets odd ideas and lets his curiosity get the best on him. Roan doesn’t think inside the box, he thinks about how to burn the box. Taking a risk or making the unknown known is far more exciting than doing things the standard way.

Biography

It started with piles of leaves at first. They were brittle and few in number, but it was enough to start a small flame far from peering eyes. As the third son to a nobleman, it was easy to slip away to learn even more about it. Hay, cloth, wood, paper. It all burned so beautifully, but it had to be kept secret, as his parents weren’t keen on him avoiding lessons to hide away and waste his time. It was at the age of thirteen when he was caught messing with a furnace that his father realized something was different about the boy, however. It isn’t normal for a teenager to have one of their hands placed in the middle of a roaring fire without being aware of it, after all.

From that point onward an unspoken deal was forged between the two. Roan would push his studious habits further and in return he’d be given lessons tailored to strengthen his knowledge over fire. To say that this plan worked would be an understatement. Roan finally had an excuse to opt out of the horrid negotiation sessions his family would engage in, leaving the work to his older, more politically minded brothers.

Despite his miraculous growth over the years, it shocked him to hear his father announce that he had been automatically accepted into the college during a particularly tense meeting. It was only afterwards when they had talked in private that he realized his father had just bought his way in through a facade of altruism. He had been used as a game piece, meant to give him and their family a shine to their image. Although he was initially fine with his role in life, he can’t help but feel as if there’s more to the world than uncomfortable dining rooms and libraries.

Misc.

Face Claim: Robert Sheehan | FA6800
As the previous section has implied, Roan has the power to resist fire at will. He isn't immune to it, but he's harmed from it at a far slower pace than the average person.

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I was waiting on the magic examples so I could make an accurate cs lol

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Into the Dark Blue Under | Sola & HokumPocus

• Male

• 43

• #F27778 = "No problem, no problem!"

• Repair and maintenance expert.

• An upbeat and charismatic spanish man in his forties, characterized by his boisterous nature. While speaking fluent English was a bare minimum requirement for anyone who wished to join the Aurora, Hugo, against all odds, was selected. His heavy accent and less than fluid speech don’t seem to bother him or affect his booming voice in the slightest.
  
  Hugo comes from a large family, and as such loves children and has no concept of personal space. For someone with such a large build he surprisingly doesn’t eat much. Overly affectionate, great at improvising.

Into the Dark Blue Under | Sola & HokumPocus

• Male

• 19

• #9546A1 = "Does everyone really not know how to pronounce it?"

• Construction overseer.

• An introverted genius who came from a wealthy household. His perfectionist tendencies result in him exaggeratedly micromanaging things and missing the big picture in favor of focusing on the small details. His sheltered European background has led to some misunderstandings with shipmates. He is polite towards others, yet harsh on himself, and will refuse to seek help in order to avoid appearing incompetent or bothersome. He doesn’t believe that he’s multifaceted enough to qualify being aboard the Aurora, but he keeps it to himself.