Jean Luc Toussaint

Jean Luc by Mary Metzger

**Jean Luc Toussaint** is a Chasseur and the oldest friend of Reid.

## Biography

### Early Life

Not much is known about Jean Luc's early life, but he had arrived at the church’s doorstep when he was only three years old. They lived and trained together and were closer than brothers. When it came to getting a place as full Chasseur, they fought each other in the championship. After that, their friendship became strained, being tainted by Jean Luc's envy.

### Serpent & Dove

Jean Luc is present at the parade of the royal family in Cesarine. In the chaos of the attacking witches, he watches the Queen but ultimately fails to stop the onslaught. Later on, he is present at the search of the Tremblay's house, dodging Reid's orders and moving of his own accord. He is one of the Chasseurs that try to catch a fleeing Lou but fails at this task as well.

In their next training session, Jean Luc taunts Reid about his encounter with Célie, prodding his friend until he almost explodes from it. His envy about Reid's position also shows when he suggests that it would be fair if Reid alone would bear the consequences of the failure of captioning the witches. Reid then agrees and says that he takes full responsibility, but the Archbishop still forgives Reid, which infuriates Jean Luc even more.

Jean Luc is present at Reid's and Lou's impromptu marriage, being the witness chosen by the Archbishop. He is humourized by the turn of events and can't hide his joy about Reid's discomfort. The day after the wedding, Jean Luc teases Reid about his wedding night and continues to ignore his orders. Still his present at Lou's interrogation. He goes too far when he calls Lou a whore and Reid almost loses his temper.

When Lou helps an imprisoned Bas to flee and the Chasseurs are searching the whole Tower for him, Jean Luc and Reid find Lou and her guard Ansel Diggory in the library. Coco Monvoisin arrives in her disguise as well but is put in her line by Jean Luc, who later puts her under observation as she isn't allowed to roam the Tower as a healer. He also accuses Lou of helping Bas, but he has no evidence and leaves. At the evening Mass on the same day, he stands together with Reid and Lou and smiles when Lou makes up her own lyrics to the songs.

The morning after the visit of Madame Labelle at the Chasseur Tower, Lou finds Jean Luc when she looks for a weapon and her husband. In their conversation, Lou realizes that Jean Luc is envious of Reid and his position and leaves him rather suspicious after a discussion.

He takes part in the ball given by the King of Belterra on the eve of Saint Nicolas Day to Reid's honor.

After the fight between the witches and the Chasseurs, Jean Luc confronts Reid about his wife feeling from the Tower. He alludes to her secret in front of the other Chasseurs and taunts him about the fact that Reid knows of Lou's origin and still tries to protect her. This ensues in a fight between the two of them, in which Reid breaks Jean Luc's jaw. This quarrel is broken up by the Archbishop, who then sends Jean Luc and a team of other Chasseurs into the city to find Lou.

Jean Luc leads his team into La Forêt des Yeux to find the Chateau le Blanc and almost encounters Reid and Coco, but then keeps moving on. He is later on sought out by Madame Labelle with the help of a matagot. Jean Luc is less than pleased by a demon waltzing around in his mind, but even he can't ignore the opportunity Madame Leballe presents him. They meet on the beach outside the Chateau le Blanc, and she leads them within the enchantment. They were supposed to wait for her signal, but when she doesn't reappear, Jean Luc takes matters into his own hands. The Chasseurs overrun the witches and battle them, but Jean Luc realizes fast that Reid killed the Archbishop and advances, shooting him in the shoulder.

## Personality

Jean Luc possesses a very outgoing nature, often saying exactly what he thinks. This can be seen as disrespect, as he often talks against Reid as his Captain or moves without a command. His behavior strongly suggests that he is envious of Reid's position.

## Physical Description

Jean Luc has bronze skin and wears his black hair close-cropped to his head. He has pale green eyes and wears a beard.

## Relationships

### Reid Diggory

Reid Diggory is Jean Luc's oldest friend. Theirs had been a joint childhood. They’d shared the same bedroom. The same acquaintances. The same anger. Their respect had also once been mutual. But that was before Reid had been promoted to captain.

## Trivia

* Jean Luc's favorite color is Chasseur blue.

## References

1. ↑ Shelby Mahurin Instagram Story - June 6, 2023