Vincent Kühn

Vincent Kühn is a character in Thirlcrest Academy and is currently the manager (1iC) of the Thirlcrest Times. He is played by coocoocarzy.
==Appearance==
Vincent's appearance tends to lean towards the unremarkable side. Unless you have a penchant for conventionally average, loserish men, he might not immediately catch your eye. Standing at 5'7", and weighing in at 126, he possesses a somewhat scrawny frame, and slightly curved posture. His complexion is incredibly pale and very easily flushes, while his brown eyes are accompanied by pronounced dark under-eye circles and eyebrows hidden beneath his bangs. His hair, a rich shade of brown, has a thick and slightly messy texture. Vincent's features are not particularly sharp; they lean more towards a boyish appearance. Vincent's face is somewhat androgynous and he absolutely detests it. While some might describe him as cute from time to time, these compliments do little to assuage his insecurities. 
==Characteristics==
Vincent's reputation on campus is a study in contradictions. Often labeled as loserish, creepy, and hard to read, he navigates a landscape of frequent mood swings and a generally sour attitude. His troubled upbringing manifests in struggles with impulse control, jealousy, and anger. Despite his self-deprecating humor and low self-esteem, likely stemming from past rejection and bullying, Vincent's emotional depth is evident in his genuine desire for care and love, something he feels he doesn't deserve and won't ever achieve. Vincent's behaviors can be traced back to his childhood, marked by a lack of attention, parental issues, and a few too many instances of being asked out as a joke, all of which left a lasting impact. 
His defensive demeanor and attitude serve as armor against perceived threats, rooted in a deep-seated fear of abandonment and rejection. Yet beneath this protective facade lies a person capable of deep empathy and loyalty. While his incessant chatter and tendency to self-sabotage can be frustrating, they are also the hallmarks of a man who wears his heart on his sleeve. In a world where he feels he has nothing to lose, Vincent's willingness to fight for what he believes in is both his greatest strength and his most glaring vulnerability. However, beneath this attitude lies a yearning for acceptance and understanding, driving his actions and shaping his relationships in ways he can't fully comprehend.
==Character Background==
Vincent's early life unfolded slightly impoverished in Bernau bei Berlin, a charming German town nestled within the Barnim district. He spent his formative years there until the pivotal point of his parents' divorce. Around the age of 9, he and his family immigrated to a quaint town in Georgia, marking the beginning of a new chapter. The subsequent years brought another significant change when Vincent was 11. His mother would remarry, aligning her life with a devoted member of the Catholic Church. This union catalyzed a shift in their family's beliefs, sparking a newfound religious commitment for both Vincent and his mother. As Vincent navigated through these transformative years, a deep-seated animosity was fueled by his stepfather's harsh and distant demeanor, as well as the constraining nature of the close-knit religious community they were a part of. 
After a period of being homeschooled for two years, Vincent's life took another turn. He was enrolled in a small all-boys Catholic school, and the transition undoubtedly brought its own set of challenges and adjustments for him. Vincent's struggle to find his place within his new surroundings became a formidable challenge, compounded by his aversion to the constant physical discipline. The atmosphere felt suffocating both at school and home. The adult's in his life's persistent criticism took the form of constant nagging, and physical punishment. This, coupled with his stepfather's pressure to conform to conventional ideals of masculinity and athleticism, left him feeling inadequate and isolated, making it nearly impossible for the two to get along. Unfortunately, his mother's stance appeared to be swayed by his stepfather's opinions, further contributing to his sense of disconnect. Vincent's past conflicts with him have left a significant mark, particularly in his strong aversion/uneasiness to yelling and authority. This reaction becomes especially pronounced when it involves someone closer to him.
Because of the cumulative impact of these experiences, Vincent would resort to substance abuse and developed a habit of pushing back against authority figures. He expressed his frustration and discontent through overly defiant behavior. As the situation reached its breaking point, an intervention became necessary. It was the priest himself who took the initiative, engaging both of Vincent's parents in a meeting. Recognizing the severity of the challenges Vincent was facing, the priest advised them to consider enrolling him in Thirlcrest Academy, a step towards finding a more constructive path forward and regaining a sense of stability in his life, and that is where he finds himself today.
==Relationships==
=== Trey Popov ===
Best Friend | Friendly
From extorting Vincent on FootFunder to jumping off the school roof together, Trey Popov is Vincent’s closest friend. Originally just two guys with no sense of direction and crippling awkwardness, Vincent and Trey first crossed paths as editor and journalist in the Times, eventually becoming manager and assistant manager. Their bond began with the first health class of the semester and a suicide pact, the rest was history. Originally, the two would go on series of missions to overcome Trey’s intense social anxiety, which ultimately led to both of them becoming each other's first real friend. The two have played a pivotal role in each other's development, but their relationship is incredibly complex, riddled with jealousy, toxicity, and other questionable dynamics. Despite it, they remain an unbreakable duo – inseparable best friends, roommates, and Times managers, it’s a miracle they found somebody as weird as the other.
== Trivia ==
* Vincent's blog name ARCHVILESLAYERVIN is a DOOM reference, the ARCHVILE is referring to his favorite mob to kill the Arch-vile. Broken up the username is Arch-vile Slayer Vin (Vin for Vincent, duh).
* Vincent frequently finds himself wishing he was fertilizer.
* Vincent is mixed with German and Viet, he fluently speaks German and is able to understand Vietnamese for the most part.
== Note ==
Not gonna lie this is a very sweaty wiki, and I put an unreasonable amount of time into it that’s hardly justifiable with just me saying “well I like writing” LOL. If I’m being honest at one point I attempted to shorten it but paraphrasing literal hours of work just didn’t feel right to me, so I decided I’d just do what I wanted to do and IDK just go with it. IMO, despite being rather comedic, Vincent is a very complex character so a lot of it feels necessary to me I guess. (I lied, I shortened it--but enjoy anyways.)
In short, Vincent epitomizes what teenagehood is about, specifically through the lens of a teenage boy.  He is very clearly far from perfect, and that’s the point, he is a stark reminder of how our imperfections make us up as individuals. He’s human, his actions can often be selfish, awkward, driven by irrationality, and marred by poor, emotional decision-making. His struggles uniquely reflect the profound influence his childhood experiences have had on shaping his identity. Yet, despite the individuality of his past his issues are undeniably genuine and relatable - issues we've all grappled with at some point: insecurities, loneliness, and more.
Vincent's character serves to reject the notion of perfection and instead embraces authenticity, something I feel many TCA characters lack at times. He's a complex mix of hypocrisy, angst, and a desire for the best outcomes for himself and those he cares for. He is somebody flooded with a desperate yearning to be loved, and to find place, as many of us are. What makes him an individual is not defined by his ability to fight, looks, or intellect; rather, it's shaped by the trials he endures and the lessons he learns, precisely because he lacks it all.
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