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NAME: Faize Sheifa Beleth
CANON: Star Ocean: The Last Hope
CANON POINT: After escaping AU Earth

GENDER: Male
AGE: 18
BIRTHDAY: Feb. 03, 2078 (on Earth's calendar)
RACE: Eldarian
HEIGHT: 5'5" (with shoes; ~5'3" without)
WEIGHT: 121 lbs
APPEARANCE: a nerd
VOICE: still a nerd

PERMISSIONS

BACKTAGGING: yes, forever
4TH-WALLING: talk to me first
THREADJACKING: fine by me
MIND READING: have fun in there
FIGHTING: absolutely, but he'll probably fight back
ROMANCE: YES PLEASE
INJURY: go for it
KILLING: talk to me first

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ABOUT

"A stickler for politeness and harmony, Faize is capable of cool, calculated reasoning, and his engineering talents are vast enough that he designed the Sol (an Eldarian shuttlecraft) on his own He can also use symbology, a form of magic-like power unavailable to Earthlings. Still, he was deeply moved upon meeting Edge, looking up to his swordsmanship skills and take-charge attitude. Seemingly quiet and calm, he is in fact easily surprised and emotionally swayed, revealing a pure, honest side to his personality. Faize’s firm convictions give him difficulty dealing with people who behave unreasonably, which can easily irritate him. The DNA of all Eldarians is modified to allow them to live as efficiently as possible in their planet’s extreme conditions; it is perhaps these modifications that have given him such a slavishly logical frame of mind. One notable quirk of his altered DNA is his eye color, which changes as he tries to suppress moments of extreme stress or emotion, suggesting that the genetic modification has had an impact on his psychological makeup." --SO4 encyclopedia
✴ Artificially created through DNA management and was then raised and educated in government care; as a result, he has no family      and has lived a very sheltered life.
✴ Genetic modifications include resistance to extreme temperatures, a boosted immune system, increased durability, genius level IQ,      and above average stamina and agility.
✴ The metal coverings over his ears are a type of Eldarian accessory; he has pointed, fleshy ears underneath them.
✴ There are no real notable biological differences between Earthlings and Eldarians. The latter have pointed ears, symbological      abilities, live longer, age more gracefully, and have a wider spectrum of naturally occurring hair colors but that's about it.
✴ Has a number of blue tattoos on his body, allowing him to use symbology. Save for the ones around his wrists, these are all covered      by his clothes.
✴ He's left handed, which is immediately obvious since he wears his sword on his right hip.
✴ Skilled in alchemy, allowing him to transmute metals as well as create a small number of potions and fairies (artificial lifeforms used      in equipment synthesis)
✴ Shares a name with the Goetic demon Beleth, a fallen angel and king of hell. Not that Faize himself has any idea, it's just the      Meaningful Name trope at work.

SYMBOLOGY

An ability similar to magic, available to certain species throughout the universe. Symbology is the combination of a written symbol and an incantation which results in supernatural effects. It is a mentally taxing process, and can lead to severe exhaustion if overused. Casting is not instantaneous, and the user is completely defenseless during this time. If they are interrupted, the spell will fail.
Faize specializes in Earth, Ice, and Darkness element symbols.
✴ Earth Glaive: Causes a blade of stone to burst forth from under the target's feet, tossing them into the air.
✴ Antidote: Purifies a single target of poison.
✴ Ice Needles: Launches six razor-sharp needles of ice towards the target.
✴ Stone Rain: Opens a rift over a targeted area and rains countless rocks upon everything within range.
✴ Shadow Needles: Launches five needles of darkness at the target from behind.
✴ Enlighten: Temporarily increase a single target's intelligence stat by 30%. (makes a magic user's spells stronger)
✴ Deep Freeze: Cools the air in a targeted area, freezing whatever is within range from ground up.
✴ Vampiric Blade: Creates a disc of darkness around the caster that absorbs the MP of whatever is nearby.
✴ Terra Hammer: Digs up three giant, pointed boulders then smashes them to the ground, damaging whatever is within range.
✴ Dark Devourer: Temporarily summons a many-headed shadow creature from the Netherworld which mindlessly follows the target with the intent to feast upon it.
✴ Reaping Spark: Creates four black spheres that slice up anything inside.
✴ Extinction: Encases the target in a ball of light, then releases the energy inside, resulting in an explosive blast.

INVENTORY

✴ Eldarian Armor: Body armor made from a highly resilient material. It looks more like a uniform than armor but apparently this is how      they do things on Eldar. Offers minor defense, consists of way too many layers, and is self-cleaning.
✴ Eldarian Rapier: A rapier favored by Eldarian warriors. Has no special properties of its own, other than looking kinda cool.
✴ Translator: Eldarian translation technology, built into the cuffs Faize wears over his ears. It allows the user to both understand and      be understood by non-Eldarians. Essentially useless in Subnautica since URSULA's database is better.
✴ Remote Access Handheld: A cell-phone sized device that allows for remote access of computers and the like. Can be stopped by      strong encryptions and protections. Also functions as a flashlight.
✴ Portable Database: A wristwatch-like device designed by URSULA with many useful features. Faize has a green one.
✴ "Survival Fun Pack": Contains a breathing apparatus, goggles, customization wetsuit with harnesses & pouches, self-inflating air      mattress (sea green), small pillow, warm blanket, survival knife (compass in the handle)

EFFICIO

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>>Week 9; Monday, after motive; Hajime Hinata

[One unnecessary breakfast reference and a quick trip upstairs later, Hinata and Faize are, once again, closed off inside Faize's room to talk about a motive that struck a little too closely. Faize is having the weirdest sense of reverse deja vu right now.]

[...he still really doesn't want to talk about it though. Even though he's accepted the inevitable and agreed to come upstairs, he doesn't immediately tell Hinata what he saw in the crystal ball. He fidgets with his sleeve a little as he takes a seat on the edge of his bed. His room is much the same as it always is, though Hinata will notice an open jar of origami stars on his bedside table that's definitely a new addition. For some reason, there's a single star sitting on the table itself, next to Alisha's paper flower.]

Before I...answer your question, can I ask you one of my own?

[Is he trying to delay? Yes. Yes, he is.]

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>>Week 8; Monday, a bit after motive; Hajime Hinata

[Well that motive sure is a thing that shouldn't be a thing, at least for two of the people that were gathered in the lobby. While Hinata had gone to speak with Poland, Faize had quietly slipped out of the lobby and disappeared into the secret room behind the confessional. Because what the hell, Katerina, you can't double dip with hostages like this??? That's not how it works!!]

[Once the matter had been settled, Faize made his way swiftly back to the hotel, hoping to find Hinata quickly to relay the news. He'd gone somewhere with Poland, right? So one of their rooms was probably the best place to check first. He doesn't even make it all the way up to the second floor, however, before running into Hinata in the stairwell.]

[Once the two are safely inside Faize's room, he speaks.]

Neither Sonia nor Lymle will be executed as a result of this motive. Their inclusion among the hostages is merely to prevent suspicion. As I am sure you might have guessed, Katerina's terms remain unchanged.

[So...they'll still be killed if Hinata and Faize don't try and figure out what secret girl team is up to, but at least they don't have to worry about this week's motive all that much. Though Faize doesn't exactly look cheered by this news.]

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>>Week 8; Monday morning; Himeko Inaba

[Bright and early Monday morning, there's a knock on Inaba's door. Who could it be? Well, if she guessed Faize, she'd be right because that's who it is! But if she was expecting or hoping for somebody else...sorry, shit out of luck. You get the alien. The nice, non-dead alien, that is. The one you don't need ouija candy to talk to.]

[His face is set in an almost resolute sort of way. He doesn't look quite back to his old self just yet but...he looks better than he did this weekend, at least. He's not quite as detached anymore. Even if it looks like he took Inaba's advice that "it's alright to cry" at some point last night. Possibly all night, because his face has the distinctly puffy look of someone who might have cried themselves to sleep.]

Good morning, Inaba. I hope I'm not disturbing you, but there is a matter I need to discuss with you, should you have the time.

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>>Week 7; Monday, 12pm; Hajime Hinata

[Faize keeps a firm grip on Hinata's wrist, continuing to lead him up the stairs and then into room 102. Only once they are safely inside does he offer an explanation, still giving Hinata an incredulous look.]

I was attempting to be discreet, Hajime! I thought you would appreciate that, given that you are clearly more bothered by this motive than you would like any of us to believe.

[Really...dude...he knows he's not great at this whole emoting thing but give him some credit here. He's not so hopeless that he believes oj is the answer to all your problems.]

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>>Week 6; Monday night; Astrid Hofferson

[While breaking up a fight may not have been on Faize's list of things to do, talking to Astrid most definitely was. So, really, it all worked out okay in the end, except for the part where Inaba got punched in the face. That was...]

[Yeah. Astrid, for the thousandth time: please chill.]

[But at least it hadn't escalated, and Inaba had retreated to her room, which meant that Faize didn't even have to try and drag Astrid down to the kitchen under the guise of getting her some "calming tea" to try and keep Inaba from being suspicious. Once she's gone, Faize ushers Astrid across the hall and into his room. Once they're inside, he sighs, leaning against the door for a moment before fixing Astrid with a sharp look.]

You have to start controlling your temper around her, Astrid! I know that she can be...unpleasant, at times, but picking senseless fights with her is not the answer.

[BE AN EARTH DUCK, ASTRID. LET IT ROLL OFF YOUR BACK.]

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>>Week 6; Monday afternoon, post motive; Alisha Diphda

[While Faize is certainly glad that apparently this week is a "break" in their regularly scheduled murder, mayhem, and madness. But it's hardly enough to put all his worries at ease. After being pulled aside by Inaba with Hinata earlier, and receiving a talk about her laptop that wasn't what he was expecting, Faize is...concerned, to say the least.]

[Which is probably evident on his face as he approaches Alisha after Katerina's voice has finally gone silent and everyone has begun to disperse from the lobby.]

Alisha? Could I ask you to come with me to my room for a moment? I require your assistance with something, it won't take long.

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>>Week 5; Wednesday night; sleepover; Poland

[Did Poland even do whatever vague method of pairing up determination they're using? He's pretty sure she didn't but okay, here they are. Literally in the closet.]

[What up, Poland? Are you actually going to smooch the elf after all?]

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>>Week 5; Wednesday night; sleepover; Alisha Diphda

[For some reason the lights apparently have to be off for this game (or so said Jade in Hinata's thread so here we are for consistency's sake), but Faize really wishes this wasn't the case. He likes being able to see who he's talking to, especially if it's Alisha, and the dim light filtering in through the cracks around the doorframe isn't nearly enough for his tastes.]

[Is he supposed to sit or stand? He's really not sure, but he guesses he'll stand for now.]

This is...cozy? [Not really. He's just trying to make conversation so this isn't just Seven minutes of awkward silence.] I'm afraid I still don't really see the point though...

[Why a closet...]

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>>Week 4; Thursday night; Hajime Hinata

[It's been an eventful evening for Faize already. He learned how to do laundry! The ye olde Earth way! Finally! No more pile of dirty clothes in his closet. He took a bath! He cleaned up his room a little bit! You know, all the super exciting things you do when someone's going to spend the night. (They aren't that exciting.)]

[So it's a little shy of 9PM when there's finally a knock on Hinata's door, and a little while after that before the two are inside arguably one of the four safest rooms to be in tonight. Nobody's going to come calling on an immune player. Well, nobody plotting MURDER anyway. He can't really speak to people just coming to say hi, it's not as though that hasn't happened before now.]

[Faize's room is just as clean and organized as it was the last time Hinata was in it. Really the only notable difference are three bottles of some kind of alcohol and a couple of bagged snacks from the general store over by the TV.]

Well. Make yourself comfortable. [He slips his sword off and props it up against the bed closest to the door. If you thought he didn't sleep with that within reach, you are sorely mistaken.] Though...it only just now occurs to me, perhaps I should have made tea and brought it up here before coming to get you.

[Faize, it would get cold.]

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>>Week 2; Thursday night; Alisha Diphda

[Faize has only just now realized that all his friends live on the second floor and super close to each other. How convenient! At least he doesn't have to wander too far. Once he's checked on Hinata, Bill, and Urashima, he moves a little ways down the hall to room 209.]

[She's fine. Surely she's fine, the same as the other three. And once he's confirmed that, he can rest easy. It'll be fine??? Everything will be just fine.]

Alisha? [He knocks on the door. Can she even hear him with the soundproofing? He's gonna keep talking anyway.] Are you in there?

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>>Week 1; Sunday night, post-trial; Bill Cipher

[He'd lingered by the bonfire for longer than he'd meant to or expected, staring hard into the crackling flames long after the images of Kaguya had faded away. He wasn't sure what to make of any of this. That, in the end, Takao's death had boiled down to little more than boredom and being in the wrong place at the wrong time...]

[It was worse than he'd imagined.]

[But he can't stay out there all night, even if the cold air does little to chill him. So eventually, he makes his way back up to his room, silent and alone.]