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First Impressions
Appearance
goro takemura is distinguished and, in a world where eighty is the new twenty in terms of bioware and maintaining a youthful appearance, he has chosen to look close to his age. his hair is black with streaks of grey, especially at his temples. he usually wears it pulled into a neat, functional bun. his hair is shaved at the nape to make room for the exposed endoskeleton at his neck. he keeps a trim beard which is also salt-and-pepper colored. broad shouldered and muscular, goro certainly looks the part of the bodyguard. his eyes are brown but, like many people from his time, he has cyberoptic implants. as such, there is a silvery, glowing ring around his pupils. the color may change depending on what he is doing in this interface such as calling people on his holo or even transferring money. his eyes are not his only augmented feature. across his cheekbones and nose are inlaid silvery cybernetics. from his jaw is cradled by exposed cyberware ceramics that cover his neck to breastbone and top of his spine---the visible part of his endokeleton. this augmentation is common amongst high-ranking arasaka soliders and functions primarily as an armor. other slivers of cybernetics are apparent across his body including his hands where his joints and tendons have been reinforced.oda appears to be young, perhaps his mid 30s but he is likely older due to his augmentations. he wears his dark hair in an asymmetrical cut, shorn on the left side. his brows are light, blonde even. his eyes are his most prominent feature and are an electric blue almost too light to be natural. they are cold and calculating. unlike takemura, he does not have any visible cyberware on his face. his endoskeleton is exposed at the neck and jaw, appearing like an armor. his is almost entirely matte black and is a newer version than takemura's. inlaid in his forearms are a set of cybernetic implants called mantis blades, extremely sharp blades that are retractable. oda's possesses a thermal modification, thus they glow an intense red color.
Fashion
goro's clothing is a blend of traditional japanese sensibilities and the modern, futuristic style. he typically sticks to neutral colors: white dress shirts, black slacks, and a black leather coat. in more formal settings he wears all-black or all-white suits usually having an accent of arasaka red in a belt or other accessory. he values being clean and smells of expensive soap that is mildly perfumed. the scent of leather, gunpowder, and tea leaves also linger. he occasionally indulges in cologne but nothing too overbearing.oda, if he is not in his arasaka-branded armor, wears modern suits in greys, blacks, and whites. he typically wears fingerless gloves as well. he smells faintly of sandalwood and sea salt but otherwise is nondescript. he does not fuss with cologne as that would not be beneficial to his job as a cyberninja bodyguard.
Demeanor & Attitude
traditional, steadfast, and loyal. goro exemplifies these attributes in both his professional and personal life. he does not forget where he came from, a child of hard-working lower-class parents living in the slums, and remains humble despite being an elite bodyguard for arguably the most dominant corporation in the world. his trust and dedication to arasaka might border on delusional to some, but in takemura's mind the actions of the corp (and by extension, his own) are for the greater good. takemura is not all serious. he does have some sense of humor and is a pleasant conversationalist. he can be stumped by downgrades in technology given he is accustomed to be given the latest and greatest arasaka tech. he is a foodie and a bit of a snob when it comes to the mass-produced and overly synthetic foods found in night city. he strongly believes that food should be prepared traditionally and with care. takemura is not without a temper despite a generally stoic demeanor. he is quick to apologize for any outbursts, though.oda is like a riled up cat and is quick to bite even if he is getting what he wants. he is fiercely protective of his boss and charge, hanako arasaka, to the point he would probably burn down the entire corporation if it means keeping her safe. he might be secretly infatuated with her but he would never admit it. despite being trained by takemura, oda does not have his sensei's calm nature. he is often petulant and plagued by his own hubris and does not tolerate perceived disrespect (towards himself or hanako-sama) lightly. he is a perfectionist and fears most of all to make a mistake.
Voice
oda's voice is pure sex. deep, thoughtful, and intense. he speaks softly in general but his temper is quick to flare and will raise his voice in a commanding manner. here is a sample.his voice is deep, graveled. takemura speaks in a very precise cadence and it's easy to tell how much thought he puts into his words. here is a sample.
Magic & Telepathy
no particular skills, weaknesses, or strengths. they are all tech baybee.
OOC Permissions
☆ backtagging // yes, I can be slow myself and as long as we both continue to be interested in a thread I will backtag to eternity. if I miss a tag please let me know.☆ threadjacking // it largely depends on the context of a particular game but in general please ask before doing so.
☆ fourthwalling // generally no.
☆ canonpoint // any. I am open to pre-game events, during, and post-game events (devil ending, tower ending especially but can work with others).
☆ wishlist // always collecting v's. my white whale is a hanako arasaka. crosscanon as long as it makes sense, I don't feel like they are easily adapted to other genres. exploration of themes of misplaced loyalty, honor, and purpose. angst.
☆ not interested in // detailed or lengthy fight scenes. more than canon-typical violence. non-con.
☆ contact // pm or discord upon request.
IC Permissions
☆ physical affection // yes. however responses will vary. takemura tends to be very traditionalist and cautious while oda is just particular. they might be skittish. smut is welcome but I prefer cr or assumed cr.☆ physical violence // yes. both are highly skilled bodyguards who have been heavily augmented with cybernetics. they are among the highest of elite arasaka soldiers. that being said I do not enjoy writing fights and would prefer to avoid it.
☆ relationships // yes. would love a slow-burn but one-night stands are okay too in the context of games. takemura would be the most reluctant for the latter but may indulge every now and then. unfortunately for both of them, they are effectively married to their jobs which is something that can certainly come up. m/f preferred.
☆ triggers & content warning // canon-typical violence, corporate dystopianism, transhumanism.
