Gascon Parsaeus

**Gascon Parsaeus** is the crown prince of Chrysorha and a major ally in *Neon Millenium*. He is the son of King Iovius and the future father to Mediro Parsaeus. He is the youngest of seven children and the only member of the Parsaeus Family to not possess genetic modifications as a result of scientific experimentation.

## Appearance

In current times, Gascon is a slim male of average height and build with styled, short blonde hair and misty grey eyes. He has pale skin due to him being confined to his palace, although as he ages he grows a bit darker. As a prince, Gascon often wears formal attire and clothing normally seen on nobility, such as a fancy grey blazer with white riding pants and black riding boots. When meeting Jewel for the first time, he was wearing civilian attire and a cloak, and at times to hide his identity he wears a brown wig which was given to him by Jewel.

## Personality

Unlike his siblings, Gascon does not possess any genetic modifications and looks like a normal human, and as such was raised to be a normal crown prince. At a very young age, Gascon knew he was nothing more than a pawn to his father and simply a figurehead, which resulted in him being very closed off, non confrontational, and submissive. However, thanks to the kindness of various staff members whom raised him when his mother was cast out, Gascon became a quiet yet curious and kind individual whom longed to see the outside world and his subjects. He also grew a protective nature towards his staff whom he trusted, and after meeting Jewel and gaining confidence to fight back, he even threw himself in front of a maid whom his father was about to strike, demonstrating that Gascon is incredibly empathetic and does not think of himself as better than others despite his royal status.

However, despite his resolute nature in being kind and treating others equally, Gascon has very little knowledge in independence and often relies on those he views as trustworthy and strong, even putting them on a pedestal, with the most notorious example being Jewel. This codependent nature would soon dissolve as Jewel began training him to be a good and fair king after dethroning his father, and as he grew older and ruled alongside his son, Mediro, Gascon became a great ruler and king, as well as respecting Jewel's lack of requited love to him, despite him never losing such feelings for her.

## History

Born as the fourth son and youngest child to King Iovius, Gascon was the only child whom did not become genetically modified while in his mother's womb, which resulted in her being exhiled as punishment, believing she had become too weak to carry a genetically modified child anymore. As a result of the fact that Gascon was not modified like his siblings, he was left behind by his father and was left in the care of various staff members, whom luckily were kind individuals who raised the prince well, although in fear of his father. As Gascon grew up, he was relentlessly bullied by his older siblings for being weaker than them, as well as not being able to possess or use magic at all, despite the fact that his siblings were barely to use magic at all, relying on augur packs. While never receiving any of his father's love, Gascon was suddenly assigned as the crown prince, soon to be king. However, it became apparent to Gascon that he was simply a figurehead while his father and siblings would be truly possessing the power, leading him to sadly resigning his fate as nothing more than a pawn for his father's plans.

However, at the age of 23, he overheard his father speaking of a new citizen in Chrysorha whom was causing trouble: Jewel Mikoto. Despite her supposed catching of a criminal being quite destructive, Gascon overheard his father saying that she was incredibly powerful and an "interesting subject", and that she was to be kept an eye on. Intrigued and hopeful, Gascon bribed his night nanny to cover for him escaping, and when he did, he made his way to the marketplace, hoping Jewel would be there.

When he noticed Jewel, he grabbed her and pulled her into an alley, but before he could apologize and explain himself, Jewel quickly pinned him to the wall and threatened him before noticing he possessed no magic. Once he was free, Gascon explained that he simply wanted "a day of freedom" and offered her any price he could think of, to which Jewel responded she would do it for free. After a day of discovering new things and spending time with Jewel, Gascon returned to his room before noticing Jewel had snuck a lily flower in his pocket, and he then had the flower frozen in stasis. Now happy and full of wonder, Gascon continued to sneak out and spend time with Jewel, who likewise enjoyed helping such a bright and king person.

Later on, during the Masquerade Ball held in his older sister, Sarcoline's, honor, Gascon noticed Jewel there with her friends and snuck off with her. He attempted to kiss her, but when she did not respond, he apologized and they returned, and for Jewel's safety, he pretended as he did not know her, not realizing his older brothers were staring at her for reasons he did not know.