Post by Riley on Dec 17, 2012 14:48:52 GMT -8
Demetrius D'Reynoir
Male || 21yrs || Trainer
Born January 8
Homosexual - No relationship
Male || 21yrs || Trainer
Born January 8
Homosexual - No relationship
Nicknames: He doesn't mind being referred to as 'Dem,' but few people other than Damien can get away with calling him 'Demi' without him finding it annoying.
Personality: When he was younger, Demetrius used to be a lot more playful and fun-loving; frequently sneaking out of home with his brother, and the mastermind behind such plans, at that. He was always careful and cautious, but willing to take small risks for a thrill.
However, he got more serious once he was pulled into family business by his parents. The burden of eventually having to deal with this responsibility stresses him out, and all he wants to do is make the choices best for everyone and for those he cares about to be happy.
Demetrius is usually calm and collected, as well as intelligent and thoughtful about his actions. He will often sound very professional or polite when he speaks, but this formality and his reserved demeanor can make him a hard person to become close to. He is a very strong-willed and ambitious man who wants desperately to be respected more than anything else.
While he is intimidating to most at first, he is far more kind and understanding than initial impressions may show. He can be very firm, even foreboding with his words, but also consoling and gentle if he's given the chance to show that side. The fact that he's so wrapped up in 'doing everything right' may have consumed most of his life, but he's still a well-meaning man, and deep down there's still a glint of his old personality remaining if one squints. Damien's the best one to draw this out of him.
His younger brother is the person he is closest to, and despite Dae's constant pestering and teasing, he's happy to have him around even when he's telling the boy how annoying he can be. He'll readily admit that Damien manages to keep him sane with his efforts to lighten the mood wherever he can manage it. His brother knows him better than anyone else, and will defend Dem whenever anyone wonders why the man isn't friendlier.
If Demetrius is upset, or if a lot is on his mind he can be quick to anger if his thoughts are interrupted, but never too severely. It's best to leave him be when he becomes quiet in deep thinking, because his response will probably be a very passively irritated one. Moments like these show that although he acts like he will have everything in life under control, he is actually very worried that he'll make one wrong move and all will go to hell. He's terrified of failure, and this fear has a very huge control over his life.
Backstory: Demetrius was the first born son to a rich family in Unova, where he grew up in a large, lavish home alongside his younger brother Damien. Because he was the eldest, as well as the most responsible of the two, he was tasked with much more burden and expectations than Damien was. His family was counting on him to manage their wealth when they were older and to be as successful as they were, among other things.
Dem started off relatively carefree, like his brother, but always knew when to call things quits and was smart about his decisions. As soon as his parents started speaking to him about his future, however, he gradually became more and more serious and spent far less time goofing off. He cares very much for his little brother and still enjoyed spending time with him when he could, but put most of his energies into focusing on his studies.
When he was twenty years old, their life took quite a difficult turn when his parents discovered their money was slipping away. More pressured than ever, Demetrius felt like it was his job to fix everything, and told his parents he planned to set off on a journey in search of any opportunity he could find that would save them from losing all they owned.
Damien ended up getting roped into the adventure as well, so now the two brothers are both traveling together. Though very nervous about potentially failing everyone, Demetrius is glad to have his sibling there for support.
(Note: Demetrius on Fusion Flare is an AU of his character's original story, in which he is a prince and heir to the throne. He's the firstborn son to a king and queen eventually overthrown in a coup, rather than merely from a wealthy family that loses their money.)
Appearance: [x][x] Demetrius is 6"1 in height with a moderately muscular, masculine build and about an average weight. His hair is thick, black, and runs several inches past his shoulders, with bangs combed back. His eyes are a deep shade of violet, and his skin is very fair, almost to the point of a sickly pale. He often seems to be a little worn out or tired.
Pokémon:
Reginald M/Adamant/Strong willed
Reginald was a Meowth that Demetrius' younger brother picked up off the streets several years back because he felt sorry for it. Since their parents never seemed to care what Damien did, the Pokémon was kept around, and Demetrius helped him care for it, somewhat begrudgingly. The cat was a bit of a trouble maker at first, but eventually mellowed out and became quite attached to Demetrius in particular. Because the feline would not stop following him around, Dem eventually gave in and accepted the role as his master. It didn't take long for him and the Pokémon to become close after this.
Reg proved himself to be quite a capable fighter when Demetrius gave him a shot at a battle, and he even enjoyed showing off his strength. His trainer decided to take any opportunity he could to allow the cat practice, and thus evolution didn't take very long at all.
He took after his master's personality in time and became somewhat reserved and serious. Although he's not beyond the occasional tease, he's matured quite a bit since he became a Persian. He's a fiercely loyal companion to Demetrius, and very determined and strong willed in a fight.