Grey

== Appearance ==
=== Early Chapters ===
His eyes are fascinating, like a colorful whirlpool that feels mysterious. They sparkle in a special way, changing colors like a crystal reflecting light. Some think they hide wisdom, a strong focus that contrasts his quiet personality. Even though he's shy, there's something magnetic about his gaze, hinting at hidden stories and secrets. He usually wears a button-down shirt with a collar, keeping a formal look about him. It’s his go-to style, giving off a polished vibe wherever he goes. His skin has a flawless, porcelain-like quality to it. It’s smooth and pale, almost like fine silk, giving him an ethereal and delicate appearance. His skin, with its porcelain smoothness and delicate hue, lends him a feminine air. Despite this, it adds to his unique charm, giving him an intriguing and unconventional beauty.
== Personality ==
=== Overall Personality (Throughout entire series) ===
Grey was a quiet and reserved individual, shaped by his troubled hometown. His fear of being alone drove him to protect others at all costs, but he also struggled with his own identity due to memory loss. Though he may never be fully human or pure, Grey has charm and compassion, easily deceiving those around him while hiding his dark intentions. He exhibits psychopathic tendencies, orchestrating destruction and suffering without remorse. Despite a mysterious past and traumatic events, the root of his actions remains unclear. He holds a nihilistic view of life and inflicts psychological torment on his victims instead of directly killing them. With deep manipulation abilities and deep-seated trauma, he comes across as an anomaly.
He isn't all evil though, having SOME humanity, he was cooperative, loyal, and good-natured, preferring teamwork and showing mercy toward other people. Despite struggling with his dual identity and fearing his fragment side, he eventually reconciled with it to protect those he cared about.At times, Grey becomes colder and more violent, accepting his past and resolving to stop "dreaming." He faces internal conflicts, often manifested as conversations with his various selves. Ultimately, he resolved to move forward despite his flaws and the weight of his past actions.
Throughout his story, Grey is a composed and cunning individual, exuding self-confidence and charisma. He is cold and calculating, yet compassionate towards his close friends, valuing their growth and development. With a keen intellect and a knack for predicting his opponents' moves, he maintains a playful demeanour while strategically manoeuvring them into challenging situations. His calm exterior masks a devious underbelly, revealed by his smile when he gains the upper hand.
=== Disorder ===
His internal battle with emotions and genuine care for others versus his logical, calculated approach to altruism could be indicative of a deeper psychological conflict, possibly including symptoms that align with aspects of schizophrenia. A potential indicator could be the presence of auditory hallucinations or delusions. Grey might occasionally mention hearing voices or experiencing beliefs that are not grounded in reality. These hallucinations or delusions could further isolate him and contribute to his struggle to connect with people on an emotional level.
=== Quirks ===
His quirks stem from his introverted mindset. Finding himself uncomfortable when talking to people, he tends to keep their hands closer to the body while talking and move their hands towards themselves. He might also fidget with a close by object finding it relieving. Another thing he does is constantly chew gum or eat candy. This is purely for the reason of him liking sugar and letting him drown his boredom. The boredom he feels is typically from him finding trivial facts boring, and wanting to learn from experience rather than text book paragraphs.
=== Emptiness ===
Grey often feels extreme emptiness regarding himself and the world around him, feeling generalized boredom, socially alienated, apathetic and nihilistic. This plays in situations when he feels the need to change but having no motivation to do so. Furthermore, he lives in this spiral of which he does wrong and feels guilty and would make an attempt to improve himself only to fall into old patterns, resulting in the same indiviual. This feeling is often tied to his schizoid personality disorder and lonliness eluding him from showing strong emotion. Even in situations where one would feel pride or gratitude, it often falls flat making him see it from a negative perspective. 
== History ==
# The Village: Once upon a time, in the early 1900s in the russian empire, a hidden village lay isolated in a small, cold region surrounded by towering mountains and dense winter forests. Life in this village was strictly controlled; every aspect, from dress to work, was regulated. No one had a name; people were identified by their occupation and relations. Among the children was a boy without any identity or personal interests. He was assigned tasks and a role based on his abilities and the government's needs. He worked alongside other children who shared his fate. The village operated under a harsh feudal system, where labor benefited those in power. The children endured brutal conditions, and many died from illness, exhaustion, or work-related accidents. (edited)
# The Ghost Case: Tragedy occurred within this village. Reports of a ghost-like figure flew around the village, killing people. That's what the rumor is. In truth, most murders were suicides from kids who couldn't handle the struggle; parents are ashamed of themself for their lack of support or just people who didn't feel like wasting away. Yet the ghost-like figure was a mystery among all. Who was this? A human? No, the person who did this was beyond human — their methods were cruel and horrific. It was a monster.
# The Truth: What happened that day was because of a natural-born psychopath, a monster born in flesh. The evil soul watched these children every day where he saw a certain thing that interested him: Every day, one child received more food than the other, yet shared some with the other. He saw this scene happen every day, seeing the act of kindness, to do something despite harming your own condition if it means helping another individual. He then saw the child's generosity turn into greed. More and more, he asked for food, the kind child willing to do what he could to help eventually starved to death. 
## [Extra Detail #1 What actually happened.] 
##* Psychological Manipulation: The monster secretly influenced the other children, planting ideas of entitlement and resentment towards the kind child, making them believe they deserved more. 
##* Creating a Catalyst for Tragedy: The monster orchestrated situations where the kind child was forced to make increasingly difficult decisions about sharing food, exacerbating his own starvation. 
##* Orchestrating the Final Collapse: The kind child, weakened by starvation and the pressure of trying to help everyone, eventually succumbed to his physical limits. The monster watched as the child's death caused chaos and despair among the other children, who were now left without their primary source of hope and sustenance.
# What happened Next: The other child was horrified; he realized his actions were terrible, being greedy killed the child. The Ghost took advantage of this and took advantage of this. He told the kid to switch jobs with him; he wanted to become him. So the Ghost become the child and months, worked his position. No one suspected a thing. The child that died was forgotten. Eventually, the greedy child couldn't handle it and committed suicide, leaving his shift to the Ghost. However, the Ghost made it look as if he was still alive by working both positions. This was also part of his plan
## [Extra Detail #2 What actually happened.] Manipulating the Power Dynamics: As the greedy child, the monster exploited the trust and relationships the greedy child had with others to further his influence. Maintaining the Ghost Myth: He staged sightings and eerie events, keeping the villagers on edge and diverting their attention from his true identity and motives. Maintaining the Illusion: The monster meticulously maintained the illusion that the greedy child was still alive and performing his duties.
# Two Lives: The ghost having two lives as disposable. He plans to drop one life as the culprit. He gives up his original life and plans to live the life of the Greedy child. This way, he can divert the attention of everyone. So, committing more crimes, he can keep an alibi as being someone else. Eventually, he would let people find the dead body and leave a suicide note and a confession. He makes everyone think the greedy child's dead body is his, and he is the greedy child. His identity is now perfectly setup.
# Alerted: The village's dire conditions and mysterious deaths had not gone unnoticed. Rumors reached the ears of the nobles, who governed the broader region. Suspecting foul play, they sent a delegation of nobles to investigate the crimes and restore order. It was then that he learned of a young noble child accompanying the delegation. This child, the son of a powerful noble, was the perfect target for the ghost's next scheme.
# Final Switch: He successfully executed the final switch. While the noble's child was still alive, he assumed his identity and committed crimes. The ghost took his clothes, and since their appearances were similar, he easily created a convincing illusion. He orchestrated a scenario where the noble's child appeared to be the ghost, and vice versa. Ultimately, he managed to persuade the noble that his own son, whom he believed to be just another villager, was the murderer. In a tragic mistake, the noble killed his own son, while the ghost finally secured the life he sought to retain. The prince he became was named Grey; and so he was Grey.
# Madness: Who was Grey? Grey woke up in a cold sweat, his heart racing as he tried to grasp reality. Was he truly the noble's child, or had he become ensnared in a nightmarish delusion spun from the horrors of the village? His mind struggled to reconcile the memories: the brutal murders, the ghost's relentless manipulation, and the tragic fate of the noble's son. What was he? Who was he? He left the village; to be forever unsure.
# Beyond the Ghost: The ghost has now transformed completely into a human. In this human form, he has the image of a child roughly around thirteen years old. It is unknown whether his act is real, but one could argue because of being around kids his entire life, so he's able to fully act like one. His life is simple around this point. He finds larger cities and solves mysteries revolving around supernatural events. Grey learns that, unlike where he came from, the outside is full of strangeness and magic.
# Freeing the Slave: Still alone, Grey finds a poster for a boy taken into trafficking. Intrigued, he saves enough money to buy him. Deciding the slave's captures are revolting human beings, he changed his plans, deciding to murder them. Though he had no strength, he came up with a plan to poison them, leaving no trace that he was the cause. To earn his trust, he revealed his plan to the slave, hoping he could use him as an ally in his travels. It worked. He later learned his name was Sett. 
# New Changes: Traveling together, Grey keeps a keen eye on Sett to gain an understanding of sheer humanism. The knowledge and patterns he noticed start to change Grey making him more sympathetic and emotional. Along with this, they learn new skills, unlocking supernatural abilities. 
Magic in this world is some-what of a mutation. Though common, the capabilities found in life are a disturbance. Since science is everything natural in the world, the existence of gods and creatures found in fiction shatters through natural order, resulting in exceptional humans capable of doing extraordinary things.
== Abilities ==
Grey can utilize magic, the art of using certain actions such as gestures, rituals and thoughts as well as symbols, language and formulae to utilize mysterious and/or supernatural forces that don't abide by conventional science or laws of reality to achieve any effect or phenomenon imaginable. They can do so to varying degrees, with only their skill, personal power-level, imagination/knowledge, and/or morality to define the borders. Given the flexibility of magic and its ability to transcend logic, laws, and common sense, its users have essentially limitless possibilities for what they can accomplish and achieve, essentially being capable of altering reality through their magic.
=== Arsenal ===
==== Blood-Ink Sorcery ====
Grey possess a unique ability to create drawings of various animals, objects and symbols that exhibit extraordinary properties. Intially simple in form these drawings can evolve over time, becoming increasingly complex and lifelike as Grey's skill progresses. This progression may take form as the creations with animated behaviors or even supernatural abilities.
===== Activation and Effects =====
Each drawing can be applied with mystical symbols that dictate their effects. For example, a drawing of a sword might be enhanced with a symbol of fire, causing it to burst into flames when wielded. The size and complexity of these symbols often determine the potency and specific nature of the effect.
===== Activation Method =====
To activate Blood-Ink Sorcery, Grey preforms a ritualistic method involving blood. The blood acts as a catalyst, applied to the drawings to trigger their powers. The exact method and location where blood is drawn can vary, ranging from traditional paper or parchment to the ground or other surfaces suited for ritualistic practices. 
===== Progression and Development =====
As the Grey's abilities grow, they may gain the power to draw organic life. This advancement allows for the creation of simple plants, animals, and eventually complex organisms imbued with specific attributes or behaviors.
==== Spirit Orchestration ====
Grey has complete control over his personal soul, the incorporeal and immortal essence of himself. This essence remains forever intertwined with the presence of his sentient being. By mastering his soul, Grey can wield his spiritual essence in a multitude of ways, leveraging the immense power within it to his every advantage 
* Weapon Transformation: Grey can transform his soul into a weapon of any shape or form. This could be a sword, a spear, a bow, or even more unconventional weapons like a flail or a scythe. The weapon can change dynamically during combat, adapting to the needs of the situation. The soul-weapon is nearly indestructible, capable of cutting through most materials and harming other spiritual entities.
* Levitating Platform: Grey can manifest his soul as a levitating platform to stand on. This platform can move at incredible speeds, allowing Grey to fly or hover above ground. It can also serve as a means to traverse difficult terrains or to evade attacks by quickly shifting positions in mid-air.
* Matter Absorption: Grey has the ability to absorb matter into his soul. This absorbed matter can be stored and later used in various ways. For instance, he could absorb a weapon or piece of armor and manifest it when needed. He could also absorb elements like fire or water, unleashing them in powerful attacks or using them to create barriers.
* Projectile Reflection: By using his soul as a reflective barrier, Grey can deflect projectiles aimed at him. This could include physical projectiles like arrows and bullets, as well as energy-based attacks. The reflective barrier can be conjured instantly, providing a versatile and reliable means of defense.
===== Echoplasm =====
Grey can create, shape and manipulate extra-planar energy called ectoplasm, which comes from the roots ektos meaning “outside” and plasma meaning “something formed or molded”, as such it can be understood as a variable-state form of matter-energy coming from planes beyond the physical. Its form can range from raw seething energy, a misty vapor, a viscous gelatin, a bundle of fine threads, a living membrane or a fine, fabric-like tissue, that can also be solidified and used for material purposes.
===== Ghost Dance =====
Grey's Soul can act as another him, essenstially a clone. He can fight as two, leaving his soul as his own imagined self.
=== Skills ===
Genius Mind A highly intelligent and enigmatic genius, he employs complex and unconventional methods with exceptional deductive reasoning to outwit opponents. His introverted and thinking before speaking nature, from always chewing gum or eating candy, adds to his distinct personality. Preferring solitude, he's an introverted analytical mastermind who meticulously analyses patterns and relies on facts for logical deductions. His dedication and tenacity drive him to risk it all for justice, all while shrouded in the mystery of an unknown past, operating from the shadows. Emotionally reserved, he maintains a stoic demeanour, adeptly using his intellect to manipulate situations rather than engaging in direct conflict. 
They are a special type of manipulator using science to play mind tricks. He could manipulate someone using forensics and biology by exploiting their psychological vulnerabilities. For instance, they could use forensic evidence to create a false narrative that plays into the target's fears or desires. Manipulating biological factors, such as inducing stress or altering neurotransmitter levels, could influence the target's emotions and decision-making, making them more susceptible to suggestion or coercion. This would require a deep understanding of psychology, forensics, and biology to effectively manipulate the target's thoughts and actions.
Political Figure: With a keen understanding of human nature and societal dynamics, they leverage their political platform to anticipate and defuse potential conflicts before they escalate. Their unwavering commitment to their ideals, coupled with a pragmatic approach to governance, earns them respect and admiration from both supporters and adversaries alike.
Godly Swordsmanship: Grey is also a formidable swordsman. He possesses mastery over the basic katana. His skill is pretty kid, better than most his age, capable of fending off some enemies, mortal or divine. His swordsmanship is somewhat rough, his movements potentially failing or lazy.
== Trivia ==
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