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Kain Fuery ll Fullmetal Alchemist ll Reserved Pt 1 of 3

[drunk_scraplet]

Player
Name: Re
Personal Journal: drunk_scraplet
E-mail: gdamnitnpc@gmail.com
AIM/Plurk/Etc.: redalertlackey (AIM) // pinkparasol (PLURK) // pinkparasolmage (SKYPE)
Timezone: US Eastern
Current Characters in Route: N/A

Character
Name: Kain Fuery
Series: Fullmetal Alchemist (Manga)
Timeline: Post Promised Day
Canon Resource Links: Personal and a Basic Plot outline

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[drunk_scraplet]

Personality:
Fuery is a puppy. Well not literally, even though this canon could make such a possibility, but let’s not go down that route. Ahem, Fuery’s personality and the way certain traits of his are exhibited in canon can be very likened to that of a puppy or still not fully grown dog. Though you don’t have to take my word for it, but I’m certain as you read about him you’ll start to agree.

Let’s start from the top and work our way into understanding Sergeant Major Kain Fuery.

For being an enlisted soldier Fuery doesn’t seem like it, there’s no harsh edges or the puffed up chest that people typically think of when thinking of military guys. Then again Fuery mostly joined to make a career out of his hobby of tinkering with radios. So yes, in several ways Fuery fits the nerd aspect due to this. He’s a timid in some cases, quiet, and soft spoken individual. Well, soft spoken when you compare him to those like Major Armstrong and such. Mostly though, Fuery is pretty content to be in the background and doing his duties while letting others (Mustang) play politics and climb the rank ladder.

Though, don’t let this fool you into thinking he’s weak or not at all ambitious. It’s just that all of his strengths and dedication have been coopted into the service of Roy Mustang. Like many tales both well known and locally known about dogs being faithful and loyal to their owners to extremely high levels. Fuery has that same level of loyalty to Mustang. After all not just anyone is willing to endure being on the frontlines only to desert from the military the moment Mustang calls for his scattered unit to reunite. (The loyalty points double when you take into account that desertion from his military post would most likely lead to his execution of Mustangs coup failed or if Fuery had been caught in transit from his post to the meeting point for said coup.)

One could say it’s a bit foolish to put so much trust and confidence into one person, but Fuery isn’t alone in doing so, and well he’s not exactly known for having a lot of points in life experience.

Yes, some may find it funny or even worrying that this young military man is still considered naive in several instances of the word. One has to recall though that Fuery is pretty young and likely went straight into his career path early on. The fact he joined when most of the large scale fighting was over, and his skill set making him more valuable remaining within reach then being given a gun and doing grunt work on a contested border also adds to him being sheltered in a way. To some this would appear to be a barrier or the base worth in regards to Fuery, meaning many would overlook him and any potential he has because they look at his lack of experience as a negative and not something that can be cured over time.

This potential is likely why he was tapped and enfolded into Mustang’s unit outside of his general kindness that is.

I mention this as officially Mustang apparently labeled Fuery as a person of interest and potential subordinate due to said kindness, and how well Fuery treated those ranked lower then him and placed in under his command. As Fuery is naturally good natured and helpful it lends him to being a bit of the optimistic and good cheer in the unit at times. Almost as a sort of mascot role to an untrained observer or one who dismisses his radio expertise as hardly worth any note amidst the talent pool of Mustang’s unit.

Within this unassuming and chipper man is steely resolve and strength that makes him make up for his lack of combat experience and prowess into being a devoted and extraordinary support type. This resolve seen clearly when due to an attempt to weaken Mustang the entire unit was scattered to the four winds, and had Fuery end up in the trenches on the border conflict with Aerugo. Despite not being a frontliner and watching friends and comrade be killed, while he is avoiding suffering the same death by shellfire; he doesn’t cower or hesitate at all. Instead telling himself that he would survive and he would once again help Mustang in his plans.


Strengths/Weaknesses:
+/- Fuery has a very solid foundation in mechanics, especially radio technology. However considering his world, aside from magical Alchemy shounen powers, has the general level of technology that would fit right in with the European Industrial Revolution (19th century) that puts him at a disadvantage when compared to things like pokegear.

+ Though this large information gap may seem daunting, Fuery is intelligent and resourceful enough to do all he can to close this technological gap and gain understanding in how such devices in this world will work.

+/-Fuery’s optimism and stubbornness will make it hard for him to give up once he sets his mind on something.

- Despite his military career and everything he’s gone through back in his world, Fuery is still naive and possibly overly trusting in some areas. Which could be bad if he’s quick to forgive when he should instead be wary.

- Because of the time period setting of his world, Psychiatric help isn’t exactly a large thing. Thus, Fuery and his time on the front lines likely will result in various symptoms linked to untreated Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

-Fuery needs glasses, though how strong of a prescription they are and whether it’s near or far sightedness. Considering he spends a lot of time staring into the innards of machines, reading telegrams, and looking over technical diagrams it’s likely a case of nearsighted problems.

+ Because of his military career Fuery is in good shape and is used to carrying large amount of weight on his back due to rucksacks, ammo, and the backpack like contraption seen in canon that is used to run telephone wire through the trenches in order to connect various outposts.

+ In this same vein Fuery is at least adapt in firearms, and likely has some, if only minimal, hand to hand combat training.

- Likewise, due to being military Fuery is used to a command structure and the rigid guidelines that one follows in regards such. Meaning he’ll likely have habits that won’t die easily and will look for some sort of chain of command as a touchstone to steady himself as he settles into this world.

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[drunk_scraplet]

Pokémon Information
Affiliation: Trainer
Starter: Lillipup
Password: Cherries, "Strudel"



Samples
First Person Sample:
[It takes a moment for the screen to focus as the feed turns on. Which is unusual when one stops to think about it, but that’s answered quickly as Fuery finally notices everything is up and running.]

Oh, it works. Hopefully all the parts were placed back correctly…

[He’ll worry about that later as he actually addresses the camera.]

This technology is really something else, a lot more complicated than fuses and transistors anyday. Has there been any sort of comparison of levels of industry from back home done? It could be a useful bit of information in regards to seeing what sort statistics that would bring to light, especially in combining and talking over the differences in such levels and what could be created from such notes.

Even though my viewpoints and home seem really antiquated compared to this world it could be fun to compare and contrast the catalysts for the differences or where in history the divergence between technology levels happened would be at least fascinating for any history inclined people out there.

I don’t want to seem presumptuous but with so many seemingly being brought here from such differing lives, talking about how our worlds operate and differ could be enlightening. Or at least make a good excuse to share stories with one ano--

[Whoops the feed just went staticky and there may or may not have been a slight white noise there before it goes black. Whoops.]


Third Person Sample:

There was something decidedly off and wrong in a way, at having these living creatures battle one another just so one could earn money and reputation. Then again one could say there was something wrong about using glory and honor of country to make men and women join the military to kill and die for said country, so maybe, he didn’t really have as much of a leg to stand on in regards to this.

“You don’t really find anything wrong with this do you?”

The Lillipup only looked back up at him before flopping over on to his back and wiggling as if to use the ground to scratch an itch. Fuery wasn’t certain if that was a negative or a positive, but considering the dog like creature hadn’t bitten him or any other aggressive behavior he wasn’t that bothered by all of this.

Maybe if he thought of it like field maneuvers it wouldn’t be so bad. He would be helping the little guy and any others that may end up with him get strong and capable to defend themselves and others, and if it was a means for others to intimidate or fight others, then he would have to adapt to such as well.

“It’ll be like leading a unit in a training exercise is all.”

The moment training was said the Lillipup’s ears perk up and he’s rolled back onto his feet and with tail wagging looks up Fuery expectantly. The act causes the worried look on his face to be replaced by a smile and the return of his optimism.

“Well, looks like someone’s eager, but let me first read up on how to train you first okay. I wasn’t a leading type to begin with so we’re going to have to learn how this works together.”

If it would help in getting back then he would adapt. He just had to keep reminding himself of this and keep going until he could get back.

[these_balls]

Before we make our final decision on your application, we would like a revised personality section for Fuery. Though we feel that the current section presents a thorough look at how Fuery functions as a part of Mustang's unit in the military, we also feel that it relies too heavily on describing Fuery's character as who he is in relation to Mustang, when we would prefer to see a section that details who he is as a character in his own right. In the revised section, we would like to see more focus on who Fuery is as an individual, and how his traits have shaped him as a standalone character above and beyond the role he plays as a part of his military unit. You will have one week to complete these requests before the character is available again.

[drunk_scraplet]

Hi, due to changes in my work schedule for this week I will not be able to give a revision within the time limit and thus am placing my withdrawal of my application at this time.

Thank you for your time.