Matthew Hines

"Hey! I'm Matthew Hines. It's nice to meet you!"

**Matthew Hines** is an **original character** made and played by **Ciscodog.** He made his ArcRift debut in *It's So Wonderful*.

## Canon

Matthew lives in the real world in present day. Unlike most OCs or characters, he lived in a normal world, with normal people, and no otherworldly or supernatural experiences, aside from religious events.

Matthew was no exception. He lived as a kid who simply lived in the present. He got his work done effectively, and had plenty of time to spend with friends and family. He could consistently be seen playing games, walking around, or in the nearest coffee shop. Matthew is very relaxed, and generally happy. He is considered chill, with a laid back attitude and liking to take things one step at a time. He is also very friendly. He tries to make friends wherever possible, and finds power strongest in numbers. This can be seen in his first interactions with Tyler and Shinjiro (see Character Relationships) very prominently.

## Pre-ArcRift

Matthew died at the age of 19 after having fairly high grades during his second year at college. He has been noted to died in a car accident of a party that was ending. Some of the students got drunk and starting driving well over the speed limit. This so happened to hit Matthew and caused a fatal injury that began his game. He gave up his memories of all the friends he knew, and he had a lot considering his high grades and chill attitude.

## Plot Involvement

*This information will be further elaborated upon within further progression of the Arc.*

## Character Relationships

* *Shinjiro Aragaki* - A character from **Persona 3** who debuted in *It's So Wonderful*. Shinji was one of the first allies that Matthew made, despite Shinji being quite reluctant. Matthew's general opinions vary on him, but he sees him as a good friend, despite looking like someone who makes drug deals in the back alley. He respects his space, but does try to be friendly when he can.
* *Tyler* - An **original character** who debuted in *It's So Wonderful*. Tyler is connection between Shinji and Matthew that is really the only thing holding them together. ever since the beginning, Tyler has been the number one goal for Matthew. Even if Matthew should fail, Tyler will succeed.
* *Samus Aran* - The main protagonist from **Metroid** who debuted in *It's So Wonderful*. Samus has also been a relatively distant character, but has accepted to be in the main group of protecting Tyler with Matthew and Shinji. Samus has begun to warm up slowly to Matthew, as seen after the compliment given from him when she changes her outfit during the first day. However, after the Sports Bar incident, she leaves the party out of fear for the trauma she may give to Tyler.
* *Juri Jaxon* - An **original character** who debuted in *It's So Wonderful*. First seen with Samus, Juri was a bit more friendly toward Matthew and Shinji initially. She seemed much warmer to Matthew, but her mechanical suit was a bit shocking at first. She also left the party after her massacre in the Sports Bar.

## Trivia

* Coffee is Matthew's favorite drink, and one of his abilities allow him to get a power boost when drinking the substance. He has yet to drink his first cup in this world, however.