Shō Kusakabe

> It is beyond you. You cannot catch me. You cannot beat me.
>
> - Shō Kusakabe

Blessed with the flames of Adolla, Shō is an extremely accomplished Fourth Generation pyrokinetic within the ranks of the White-Clad. With the ability to slow time to a near halt with Severed Universe, and an extreme proficiency in swordsmanship, Shō has been rightfully bestowed the rank of commander amongst the subsidiary Knights of the Ashen Flame. Alongside the Evangelist, a god-like entity commanding the White-Clad, he seeks to bring forth the Great Cataclysm upon the Earth, bathing it in hellish flame and fulfilling his master’s goals.

## Personality

Under the servitude of the White-Clad, Shō is an extremely apathetic individual. He has emotionally distanced himself from most matters placed before him, and often cares not for close relationships with anybody except his personal guardian. And, though his brother is alive and acknowledged, he only acknowledges the Evangelist— a god-like figure that he works under— as a true relative. His position within the White-Clad leads to him exuding an aura of superiority and dignified respect as commander, and is natural to attempt to calmly take a leadership role upon himself. His stability is often unwavering unless his emotions are directly manipulated, and he’s capable of adapting to a multitude of situations surprisingly quickly. For his age, he could be regarded as exceedingly intelligent and mature. Though, at his core, Shō retains a malleable, child-like spirit. Especially in certain confrontations with his brother, Shō has demonstrated a particularly submissive, gentle personality. Though, at his current state, little more than a direct link to his memories and mind has ever beaten such a thing out of him. Overall, Shō stands tall as a beacon within the White-Clad, leading his knights with apathetic force and with little regard for those who dare to cross him.

## Appearance

Shō often dons armors of the White-Clad’s, notably without a blindfold. He wears a white jumper decorated by the red cross of the Sol God, paired with a white cloak set into his shoulder guards, gloves, long boots heavily rounded at the feet, and a pale yellow, quilted belt similar to his sleeves.

Following a nigh-angelic motif that his armor reflects, Shō is extremely pale in both skin and hair. His eyes are a bright red, contrasting heavily with the rest of his cherubic, softened face. His teeth are exceedingly sharp, to the point of unnaturalness, comparable almost to that of a shark. His hair is considerably average, bangs easily sweeping over his eyes and often rather unkempt as a result of his tendency to partake in active operations.

## Abilities

### Feathers of Flame (火の羽)

Utilizing the ability bestowed upon him at a young age, Shō is capable of creating feathers of flame on a radius around him. While particularly weak, they offer a constant annoyance if used. He is also able to channel this ability into his blade, heating it up to an impressive degree and imbuing his attacks with flame.

As a Third Generation pyrokinetic, this ability by extension provides Shō with a natural resistance to the effects of fire. A portion of this ability is also dedicated to burning within Shō himself, providing him with impressively immense strength and speed.

### Severed Universe (斬リ離シタ宇宙)

With the Grace of the Evangelist, Shō has been capable of achieving a Fourth Generation ability. When used, Shō massively chills the air in an expansive radius around him, to a point in which the natural expansion of the universe in the area slows to a crawl– and in doing so, time. This ability is incapable of completely stopping time, allowing characters with supernatural reflexes to somewhat react to attacks made during this time, or characters with exceptional speed to move during it.

He must release this ability within seconds of activating it in order to heat himself up. Only one attack may be made in this time period.

Requires a dice roll of **18-20** to activate.

### Adolla Burst (アドラバースト)

Also known as the Genesis Flame, Shō possesses the natural flame of Adolla— well known as Hell in most religions. This flame is notably different from average flame, being far more pure and powerful. Its heat somehow feels divine in nature. This directly links with Feathers of Flame.

Shō is, in addition, able to form Adolla Links with others possessing the Adolla Burst, transmitting things such as emotions, memories, or even the same Grace that he has received from the Evangelist.

## Weaknesses

### Electricity (電気)

Within the ranks of the White-Clad, while Shō carried the valued role of commander, the Evangelist often used another Pillar as means to temper and subdue him. As a result, the mere sight of electricity can draw Kusakabe's attacks to a screeching halt, and keep him on the defensive for a time. Though, stalling him for too long may end up with him taking charge forward anyway.

## Backstory

After being born as Shinra Kusakabe’s younger brother, Shō had been expected to lead a relatively normal life, despite his virgin birth. Though, the situation mysteriously changed when, in Year 186, his home burst into flames and he was abducted by the White-Clad. With the Evangelist as his sole parent, he was slowly crafted and molded into a particularly ruthless, apathetic commander of the Knights of the Ashen Flame. As a bearer of the Adolla Burst, the unsullied flames of Hell as one could call it, his already exceedingly powerful abilities were intensified further by the Grace of the Evangelist, eventually allowing him to slow time itself to a near halt.

Under the Evangelist, Shō closely committed himself to her cause. He, along with the remainder of the White-Clad, seeks to bring forth the next Great Cataclysm upon the Earth— the eruption of Hell’s flames around the world itself, cleansing it of those who have not adapted to the flames.

## Trivia

* Shō, while holding particularly chaotic beliefs for himself, does not condone mindless violence. He is one to keep casualties to a minimum, whilst carrying little hesitation otherwise.

* Shō is particularly weak to electricity only because he’s been conditioned by the White-Clad into being so. Even the danger of electricity is bound to keep him at bay until he gains enough confidence to strike.

* Shō doesn’t like listening to music, since it only ends up bothering him. If he had to choose, he would like classical piano, and solo piano covers.

* Shō’s favorite kind of sandwich is ham, cheese, lettuce, and mayonnaise.

* Shō will often use his sword sheathed to nonlethally eliminate opponents, but will use it as a tool of reprimanding as well.

* Shō naturally attempts to take the role of commander in any social situation.

* Shō’s favorite game would probably be Dark Souls 2. He’s also likely a fan of difficult, challenging games in general, which makes thinking and strategy games like chess a worthy contender.

* Shō’s favorite flavor of tea is Cinnamon Apple Spice.

* On the other hand, Shō can’t stomach coffee.