Yoshiya "Joshua" Kiryu (![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
inversepsychiatry) wrote2013-02-01 10:32 am
inversepsychiatry) wrote2013-02-01 10:32 am
Personality
((Note: While similar to his TWEWY original, Joshua exhibits some differences and some traits they share appear toned down in the Kingdom Hearts incarnation.))
Joshua is shown to be an extremely intelligent person, despite his apparent physical age and somewhat prickly personality. His more refined tastes, uncanny skill in deduction, wealth of knowledge, and the deep understanding he has of the world around him make it apparent that he's no ordinary teenager. He's very aware that people have their own beliefs and rules they live by that make up their own little worlds, which means that no one actually lives in the same world. This can be overlooked by his sometimes arrogant and somewhat bratty nature though, which at times can make him sound a little condescending and antagonistic. He loves to tease, sometimes even when sharing information but usually not when doing so, and may seem to be flirting at times when he does. Interpersonal issues aside, he's actually a really mature and wise person at heart.
While he does often think and act alone, remaining difficult to predict and keeping an air of mystery about himself, Joshua is perfectly capable of enlisting the help of others to reach his goals. He's also capable of being surprisingly serious and straightforward when asked for answers, and is seen to be genuinely and pleasantly impressed when he can talk to someone and they can keep up with him. Joshua seems to enjoy being in high places where he can observe things easily, as he's often on roofs and high ledges.
In TWEWY, he's also fond of the high-class brand Dragon Couture, as seen by the fact that brand has the most items with abilities specific to him...though he's also apparently got a bit of a soft spot for the Gothic Lolita style of the Lapin Angelique brand as well. He's quite knowledgeable about the kids' show Tin Pin Slammurai and, though he hadn't initially ever played Tin Pin Slammer...or so he said when asked, finds the game a lot of fun. Because he still originated in Shibuya in Kingdom Hearts, these traits can still apply.
In terms of food, Joshua likes to try new things, even if they don't sound or look appealing to others at first. He seems to be largely indifferent to most fast food, though he does like some burgers, chili dogs, and chicken nuggets. He likes ramen overall, though Shoyu ramen is his least favorite most likely because of how plain it is and Shio is his favorite. He's not big on ice cream, and seems to dislike deep fried foods such as donuts, though he does like pancakes and especially crepes. He's more of a coffee drinker than anything else, and is pretty indifferent to soups but likes seafood stew.
He doesn't care for physical exertion much, or corporate job pressures, and if he ever had to work would want a job he could get paid to slack off at. This show of laziness can extend into his fighting, as he only exerts enough effort needed to dodge attacks and therefore doesn't like to jump. He's also not quite above whining or pouting a little, though it's only a tactic to get his way by annoying stubborn people. The fact that he can pick out the inner workings for what a chef has done with a dish and his lack of interaction with others sort of implies that he is at the very least a decent cook himself.
The level of concern he shows for the problems of others often seems to be minimal at best, but he is willing to get involved and assist others. He may not actually get his hands dirty, but he will pass on information and help collaborate to get the job done. If it came to him needing to be directly involved, he likely would do it even if pouting or minor complaints came first. It's very difficult to actually get Joshua worked up over things, and even if he seems to be, he may be lying about it. His lack of sympathy towards an individual's entry fee for the Reapers' Game stems from the fact that no one is special in that since every Player forfeits the thing they value most, but the purpose of said fee is to actually make them take a closer look at themselves and their values, not to hurt them.
Despite his aloof and overall unconcerned attitude, Joshua is actually a pretty lonely person. He doesn't seem to have ever had any friends and his current position as Composer really means he's not supposed to interact with anyone outside of the Conductor and the Producer. He does appear to be genuinely taken aback by gestures of friendship extended to him, and finds it hard to genuinely open up to someone and be a friend. So it's likely going to be pretty rare that he does.
Abilities
Assuming that the TWEWY cast keeps their canon abilities, which is entirely possible since the light puck that symbolizes the Players' energy being sent back and forth is present in Kingdom Hearts, Joshua would have both his Composer abilities and his phone. He's also good with a revolver. His current teenage form is the result of him "lowering his vibe" which has also restricted or diminished some of his powers a bit. He is immortal, but can be killed/erased regardless. And he is able to sprout a pair of white angel wings at will.
Joshua is able to travel between grounds and even alternate versions of the same world at will through the use of a Portal. He is also said to "possess a certain degree of clairvoyant foresight" which lets him gain information and perceive things unconventionally, as well as see things others don't. He can sense the frequency given off by Reapers, Players, and possibly humans...but not of Angels other than the Producer, except likely in the possibility they'd had to lower their own vibe to something within his range of awareness. He can sense/see the Soul and imagination of others, and forge Pacts with anyone he chooses with or without their consent.
Joshua possesses an incredibly powerful Soul and imagination, far stronger than any human or Reaper, but weaker than that of Angels. He can adjust the "code" of Soul to reshape it, and thus can bring an erased person back to life, and likely create Noise as well. Since most Reapers, and even Mr. H, have a powerful Noise form that they can transform into, Joshua probably does too. Even on the Realground he can stop projectiles from hitting him without moving and with no visible effort. In battle, even with limited powers he is able to levitate and can call down beams of light in varying numbers to strike targets...only seen when he's levitating but he is possibly able to do so on the ground as well. He could probably use pins in combat, but seems to have no inclination to.
His cellphone summons random junk to drop on targets as he inputs numbers using the keypad. This can be minor things like traffic cones and signs, but gradually work up to things like minivans. It also possesses a camera which can temporarily stun targets, as well as relocate them a short distance to a more favorable position.
Joshua is shown to be an extremely intelligent person, despite his apparent physical age and somewhat prickly personality. His more refined tastes, uncanny skill in deduction, wealth of knowledge, and the deep understanding he has of the world around him make it apparent that he's no ordinary teenager. He's very aware that people have their own beliefs and rules they live by that make up their own little worlds, which means that no one actually lives in the same world. This can be overlooked by his sometimes arrogant and somewhat bratty nature though, which at times can make him sound a little condescending and antagonistic. He loves to tease, sometimes even when sharing information but usually not when doing so, and may seem to be flirting at times when he does. Interpersonal issues aside, he's actually a really mature and wise person at heart.
While he does often think and act alone, remaining difficult to predict and keeping an air of mystery about himself, Joshua is perfectly capable of enlisting the help of others to reach his goals. He's also capable of being surprisingly serious and straightforward when asked for answers, and is seen to be genuinely and pleasantly impressed when he can talk to someone and they can keep up with him. Joshua seems to enjoy being in high places where he can observe things easily, as he's often on roofs and high ledges.
In TWEWY, he's also fond of the high-class brand Dragon Couture, as seen by the fact that brand has the most items with abilities specific to him...though he's also apparently got a bit of a soft spot for the Gothic Lolita style of the Lapin Angelique brand as well. He's quite knowledgeable about the kids' show Tin Pin Slammurai and, though he hadn't initially ever played Tin Pin Slammer...or so he said when asked, finds the game a lot of fun. Because he still originated in Shibuya in Kingdom Hearts, these traits can still apply.
In terms of food, Joshua likes to try new things, even if they don't sound or look appealing to others at first. He seems to be largely indifferent to most fast food, though he does like some burgers, chili dogs, and chicken nuggets. He likes ramen overall, though Shoyu ramen is his least favorite most likely because of how plain it is and Shio is his favorite. He's not big on ice cream, and seems to dislike deep fried foods such as donuts, though he does like pancakes and especially crepes. He's more of a coffee drinker than anything else, and is pretty indifferent to soups but likes seafood stew.
He doesn't care for physical exertion much, or corporate job pressures, and if he ever had to work would want a job he could get paid to slack off at. This show of laziness can extend into his fighting, as he only exerts enough effort needed to dodge attacks and therefore doesn't like to jump. He's also not quite above whining or pouting a little, though it's only a tactic to get his way by annoying stubborn people. The fact that he can pick out the inner workings for what a chef has done with a dish and his lack of interaction with others sort of implies that he is at the very least a decent cook himself.
The level of concern he shows for the problems of others often seems to be minimal at best, but he is willing to get involved and assist others. He may not actually get his hands dirty, but he will pass on information and help collaborate to get the job done. If it came to him needing to be directly involved, he likely would do it even if pouting or minor complaints came first. It's very difficult to actually get Joshua worked up over things, and even if he seems to be, he may be lying about it. His lack of sympathy towards an individual's entry fee for the Reapers' Game stems from the fact that no one is special in that since every Player forfeits the thing they value most, but the purpose of said fee is to actually make them take a closer look at themselves and their values, not to hurt them.
Despite his aloof and overall unconcerned attitude, Joshua is actually a pretty lonely person. He doesn't seem to have ever had any friends and his current position as Composer really means he's not supposed to interact with anyone outside of the Conductor and the Producer. He does appear to be genuinely taken aback by gestures of friendship extended to him, and finds it hard to genuinely open up to someone and be a friend. So it's likely going to be pretty rare that he does.
Abilities
Assuming that the TWEWY cast keeps their canon abilities, which is entirely possible since the light puck that symbolizes the Players' energy being sent back and forth is present in Kingdom Hearts, Joshua would have both his Composer abilities and his phone. He's also good with a revolver. His current teenage form is the result of him "lowering his vibe" which has also restricted or diminished some of his powers a bit. He is immortal, but can be killed/erased regardless. And he is able to sprout a pair of white angel wings at will.
Joshua is able to travel between grounds and even alternate versions of the same world at will through the use of a Portal. He is also said to "possess a certain degree of clairvoyant foresight" which lets him gain information and perceive things unconventionally, as well as see things others don't. He can sense the frequency given off by Reapers, Players, and possibly humans...but not of Angels other than the Producer, except likely in the possibility they'd had to lower their own vibe to something within his range of awareness. He can sense/see the Soul and imagination of others, and forge Pacts with anyone he chooses with or without their consent.
Joshua possesses an incredibly powerful Soul and imagination, far stronger than any human or Reaper, but weaker than that of Angels. He can adjust the "code" of Soul to reshape it, and thus can bring an erased person back to life, and likely create Noise as well. Since most Reapers, and even Mr. H, have a powerful Noise form that they can transform into, Joshua probably does too. Even on the Realground he can stop projectiles from hitting him without moving and with no visible effort. In battle, even with limited powers he is able to levitate and can call down beams of light in varying numbers to strike targets...only seen when he's levitating but he is possibly able to do so on the ground as well. He could probably use pins in combat, but seems to have no inclination to.
His cellphone summons random junk to drop on targets as he inputs numbers using the keypad. This can be minor things like traffic cones and signs, but gradually work up to things like minivans. It also possesses a camera which can temporarily stun targets, as well as relocate them a short distance to a more favorable position.