Rui Shephali

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> ### Full name
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> Rui Shephali
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> ### Aliases
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> * Sunflower boy (used by Delphi)
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> ### Birth
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> September 9th, 3501 in 1st District, Neo Santokyo, Neo Nova
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> ### Age
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> * 20 (as of 3521)
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> ### Species
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> Vanerian
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> ### Gender
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> Male
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> White Gold
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> Blurple
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> Light
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> ### Height
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> 6'0" ft
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> ### Family member(s)
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> * Oni Shephali (father)
> * Rodopis Orythus (mother)
> * Oni Shephali II (paternal younger half-brother)
> * Onifer Shephali (paternal second youngest half-brother)
> * Naser Shephali (paternal youngest half-brother)
> * Nimue Shephali (paternal youngest half-sister)
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> * Ashira Galantus (ex-girlfriend, childhood love)
> * Delphi Shylan (platonic soulmate)
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> “In this sleepless night, as the darkness advances, look up at the sky and somehow remember that somewhere in this wide world, there are always people who love you, and people who need you. Because every person can't go on living alone.”
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> ― Ai Yazawa
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**Rui Shephali** is the only child and son between Oni Shephali and Rodopis Orythus and is the half-brother of Oni, Onifer, Naser and Nimue.

## Background

### Early Life

Rui was born on September 9th, 3501 in the 1st District of Neo Santokyo on Neo Nova between Oni Shephali and his wife Rodopis Orythus, and is the only child between, them. His mother comes from Lys, and her family are a wealthy banking family with ancestry that can be directly traced back to Vaner. His father is from one of the lesser Houses who hold gratitude and thanks towards the Altaini who left Vaner before it's destruction and hence are sworned to the Altaini's.

His parents don't have a happy relationship, but they do have a respect for each other. Oni is mostly in Old Byzantine where the Senate is, and his mother is in Neo Nova and running her own business and taking care of him. As such, his childhood was rather lonely despite Rodopis being very loving and attentive towards her child this wasn't the case for Oni as he often forgot about their son to the point Rodopis would buy him presents and say they were from their father.

## Personality

Rui is extremely introverted; this was due to his parents separate living arrangements and their busy careers (mostly on his father's part). Ashira helped him by drawing him out of his shell, leading him to smile and be happy more often.

At heart, Rui remained an introverted person though not to his own detriment. Additionally, he was generally uninterested in anyone he did not care about. Delphi, whom he treated coldly at first, was a rare example of someone he opened up to and became close friends with. For those he cared about, Rui helped in his own way.

Despite his "peaceful", sleepy outward nature in reality Rui is a very capable fighter and tactician especially in aerospace environments. Rui is unafraid to exhibit violence when provoked.

## Appearance

Rui like his best friends Sasha, Milan and Tiberius is considered an attractive young man, also being of Vanerian descent having soft curly white gold hair, his eyes resembling bluebellvine and light skin.

Rui has high cheekbones with a pointed chin, full lips and a perfectly straight nose.

## Abilities and Skills

* **Vanerian** **Physiology** - Rui is a pureblooded Vanerian, having horizontal pupils, fangs, claws, and a slight point to his ears. Rui also possesses a naturally immense pool of mana.
	+ **Extreme Temperature Resistance** - As a Vanerian, Rui is able to survive a great range of hot and cold temperatures without discomfort.
* **Mana Manipulation** -

## Trivia

* Rui is associated with the number "9" which is in reference to the tarot card the Hermit.
	+ Rui is also associated with the Two of Cups alongside Ashira Galantus.
* His surname Shephali means "night-flowering jasmine" in Sanskrit.
* According to the Databook(s).
	+ Rui's hobbies are playing his violin, sleeping and combat training.
	+ His favorite smell is lavender.
	+ Rui's favorite meal is tea smoked duck with clear vegetable soup.
		- Rui's second favorite meal is braised pork ribs with konjac
	+ Rui dislikes earl grey.
	+ He is a fan of classical music.
	+ Rui's most treasured item is