ZRCN/Parson Rook

Parson Rook is an Atlesian Special Operative and member of the Mobile Operatives Unit.
== Appearance ==
Parson is a tall, lanky man in his mid to late 50s. He has short, dark brown hair and chinstrap beard which is thicker on his chin than his jawline.
He wears the standard blue, white and red Atlesian Military colours in his uniform.
== Personality ==
== Abilities and Powers ==
Unlike the rest of his teammates, who are more offensive battlers, Parson fulfils a defensive role within the Mob Ops. He generally prefers to keep his distance in battle, using his bow to deal with enemies from afar, but will engage in more close-quarter fights with his weapon in its bō staff form when supporting his teammates or if the situation called for it.
=== Semblance ===
Parson's semblance, "Lockstep", grants him temporary invulnerability for a limited time or until his aura is drained. By standing perfectly still and essentially planting his feet, Parson can activate his semblance allowing him withstand the force of several hits before flinching or receiving damage. He often uses it as a literal shield for both himself and his fellow Mob Ops, by stepping into the line of fire to stop an incoming attack.
=== Weaknesses ===
Due to the nature of his semblance, Parson's mobility is greatly diminished when active, leaving him vulnerable to faster opponents and rapid fire attacks. Much like Wren, he is noted to tire more easily due to his age.
== Trivia ==
=== Allusion ===
* Parson alludes to the character of the same name from the poem "The Wedding of Robin Redbreast and Jenny Wren"
** All of the Mob Ops share allusions to this poem.
=== Colour Naming Rule ===
* "Parson" is derived from the Old French persone, from the Latin persona 'person', 'character'.
* His surname, Rook, references the black colour of the corvid of the same name.
** Coincidentally, a Rook is a chess piece, as is "Bishop", his weapon's name.
=== Miscellaneous ===
* Parson's outfit is based off of concept art for RWBY Volume 7's Ace Ops, in particular that of Vine Zeki.
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