Oktokki Pyon

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Oktokki Pyron is a character from TMNT 2012 created by leporibae. They are allies of the Turtles and works as a dish washer at Mr. Murakami's 24/7 Noodle Shop.

## Bio

⟡ Name || Pyon Oktokki ("Tokki")

⟡ Nicknames || Tokks, Kiki, Mallow

⟡ D.O.B. || May 22, 1994

⟡ Species || human → lop rabbit mutant

⟡ Gender || androgyne (they/them)

⟡ Orientation || polysexual

⟡ Ethnicity || Korean & European

⟡ Languages || English (native) & Korean (fluent)

⟡ Hometown || White Plains, NY

⟡ Allegiance || Hamato Clan

⟡ Occupation || vigilante

⟡ Voice Actor || AJ Michalka as Stevonnie (x / x / x)

## ☽ Personality

⟡ MBTI || INFJ, the advocate

⟡ Signs || Gemini sun, Libra moon, Capricorn rising

⟡ Temperament || phlegmatic melancholic

⟡ Alignment || chaotic good

As expected, recent events have led them to experience boundless inner turmoil and confusion over their their identity, but many still know them as a very caring and accommodating person. Since their mutation, Tokki has stuck to doing all they can to suppress their emotions, fears, and the like so they might be a better leader and guardian. However, after earning their trust and their friendship, it's easy to see that they are a heavily emotional individual and that they care deeply for all living beings.

Tokki is and has always been interested in taking whatever past will help the most people. They hesitate too often and second guess themselves constantly, but when it comes down to it, they will do whatever it takes - never mind if actions taken are self-denying in nature - to keep others safe and set things right.

Their stoic mask and serious nature means others sometimes incorrectly read them as being prideful or feeling that they are above others. They're prone to politely turning down help for anything as they don't want to become someone else's burden, but this in addition to their forcedly impassible disposition makes them come off as too proud; they also have a genuine passion for teaching and instructing others just in the name of bettering one another, but again, others easily perceive it as them being holier-than-thou.

Tokki has a tendency to hone in on one task at a time - that may mean they put all their energy into subduing a hostile enemy, for example, but it also means they forget about anything else going on around them. They are prone to being more vulnerable than others because of this, and unless they are actively focusing on listening or watching for something, their heightened senses mean nothing. It's something they're deeply embarrassed of and are desperate to change.

Though they naturally empathize with everyone around them given enough time, they have a very black and white view of the world and everyone around them. They don't handle having to consciously accept that not everyone is simply good or evil well - that good people can act destructively, or that bad people are often where they are because others have hurt them, not because they're predispositioned to be evil. This leads to them brushing off any hurtful behavior from people they believe to be good and being easily convinced that they themselves have been a horrible person all along if they've made a mistake.

Tokki is very uncomfortable sharing details of their life with anyone. Attention directed at them and their relationships, emotions, personal items, past life, and so on is greeted with borderline hostility. However, they may also occasionally offer up small details about themselves from time to time, and they do open up more with close friends. When Tokki becomes attached to a person, they also begin showing the more warm and even playful person they truly are. At heart, Tokki may still stay a bit more quiet and collected than most their age, but they're happy to show they care through gifts, physical affection, and words of kindness.

## ☽ Stats

### Likes

♥ cooking/baking

♥ gardening & nature

♥ teaching & learning

♥ tea, flowers, & ggul tteok

♥ chillwave & retrowave

### Dislikes

× being center of attention

× being touched

× injustice done to anyone

× most "people" food & dairy

× loud noises

## ☽ Illnesses & Recurring Issues

Narcolepsy: their sleeping patterns were completely thrown off by their mutation, so on top of now sleeping through morning and midday and staying awake through the night, they now fall asleep whenever they feel relatively comfortable  (usually at strange times and in inappropriate places).

Complex PTSD: abandonment by one parent and neglect from the other, witnessing the Kraang and being mutated, and later being imprisoned by the Foot (to be covered in the story section soon!) have all manifested as complex post-traumatic stress disorder. They're prone to disruptive flashbacks and nightmares, hyperarousal, distrust, and avoiding new relationships with others.

Generalized anxiety & depression: they often respond to painful experiences with high anxiety in the moment and crashing into a depressive episode afterwards.

Identity crisis: with their skewed sense of good and evil and how their recent mutation affected both their body and mind, they often believe they're not a good person anymore or that they've lost their humanity. They're fighting tooth and nail to do any good for others and are terrified of "giving in" to their family's track record of selfish, toxic behavior and the malicious and unfeeling persona they attribute to their new non-human form.

## ☽ Quirks & Habits

Their nose and whiskers twitch almost constantly

Their tail flicks whenever they're irritated or upset (often mistaken as a sign of joy or excitement)

They use Korean words or phrases in everyday speech without immediately realizing no one they're familiar with knows the language

They're a very heavy sleeper - once they're out, it's very difficult to wake them up

## ☽ Appearance

⟡ Height || 4'6" (previously 5'4")

⟡ Build || muscular/toned; pear figure

⟡ Eye Color || lime green

⟡ Hair Color || russet brown

⟡ Weight || 150 lbs

⟡ Demeanor || impassive, quiet

⟡ Fur Color || cream & golden brown

⟡ Hair Type || short; thick; unruly

Tokki carries themselves more as the powerful knight they strive to be rather than the undersized anthropormorphic rabbit they are. Their short fur is kept as neat and well groomed as possible, and while they give the same amount of attention to their hair as they do to the rest of their coat, it has always refused to lay flat. Besides their long lop ears, their strong digitigrade legs are their most prominent feature and one of their most reliable assets. Most wouldn't consider them to be conventionally (if at all) attractive, but certain qualities like their soft fur, fluffy tail, whiskers, and stature sometimes lend to a cuteness factor that they don't desire or intend.

### ☽ Symbols, Imagery

the Moon

the ocean

Yin

winter to spring

flowers, especially hibiscus

## ☽ Design Notes

They bind their chest, therefore they are always to be depicted with a flat chest unless given special permission/instructions

They can be depicted with their hair parting on either the left or the right; I usually keep the part on the side facing the camera or on their left

They are usually depicted as having slightly longer, fluffier fur on their cheeks, ears, elbows, heels, and tail

They are usually depicted with small claws on their hind paws and can be (but usually aren't) depicted with small claws on their front paws

## ☽ Relationships

⟡ Hamato Yoshi/Master Splinter[ "kyosanim", uncle figure ]

Tokki looks up to Splinter as if he'd been leading and teaching them their entire life. Splinter was able to help them cope with their mutation as they share the experience of transitioning from human to non-human, and he taught them how to use their prey-like attributes to their advantage. They're happy to accept criticism and coaching from him, eager to learn whatever they can. Splinter appreciates that they try to be responsible and to lead the group in the right direction, and he trusts that they'd do whatever they could to protect his sons if faced with danger.

⟡ Hamato Leonardo[ brotherly friend ]

Leo and Tokki seem to get along well enough, sharing leader-like qualities and favorite pastimes, but it's not uncommon for them to differ in opinion. They'd both make for fairly good leaders, but even so, Leo tends to make more mistakes in action than Tokki, and while Tokki is more mature, they don't work as well under pressure and don't take risks often enough. Their difference in perspective can also come off as a challenge of leadership or qualification which neither appreciate. When their differences lead to an argument, it often causes a rift in the team, leaving it with more weak points than strengths. All the same, they're happy to train and spend down time with each other, and they do see eye to eye more often than not. The two are prone to (playfully) arguing over which series and captains are superior in terms of Space Heroes, as Leo prefers Captain Ryan from the original series and Tokki prefers Captain Dupont from Another Era.

⟡ Hamato Donatello[ friend ]

Tokki shows plenty of interest in Donnie's studies and will occasionally help out in his lab, which he appreciates greatly seeing that most others don't take his work too seriously. Even if Tokki is relatively well-learned, however, Donnie's work is typically far over their head, which is frustrating for both of them when work needs to be done. Still, they're eager to learn, and so as long as their assistance is offered or needed for more casual research, it's an enjoyable experience for both. The two work together well during battle as they're both careful and calculating.

⟡ Hamato Michelangelo[ brotherly friend ]

If Leo and Tokki share a sibling-like rivalry, Tokki dotes on Mikey as if he were their little brother.  The two became close almost instantly - Mikey is a great judge of true character, and his cheerfulness naturally draws out Tokki's fun-loving and amicable side. His presence was an integral part of the rest of the Hamato clan getting to know Tokki for who they really are. They're both compassionate and friendly, and they teach each other the values of having fun and enjoying oneself while still taking responsibilities seriously. The two spend plenty of time cooking and watching cartoons together, and they work well on the battlefield as they're both quite agile and flexible.

⟡ Hamato Raphael[ close friend → potential love interest ]

No one expected Raph and Tokki to get along nearly as well as they do. Both were incredibly distrusting of each other at first, but with how their personalities and strengths compliment each other, it was only a matter of time before the two became close friends. Tokki's empathy and patience evens out Raph's hotheadedness, and he encourages them to be less passive and more self confident. Both Tokki's and Raph's unhealthy ways of handling emotions come from a similar place, so not only do they understand each other, but they're able to encourage better behavior. Their opposing fighting styles cover almost all bases when on the battlefield, too, making for a great team in almost any situation, and they're able to learn plenty every time they spar each other (a pastime they find themselves partaking in often). All in all, they enjoy each other's company and the rest of the team benefits from their friendship, too. (Note: any romantic feelings/dynamics would only exist in their relationship a few years down the line, the earliest being in 2016 or 2017 when Raph would be 19/20 and Tokki would be 22/23. Their 3 year age gap would be incredibly creepy any earlier than that.)

⟡ Murakami Hiroshi[ uncle figure ]

Tokki is very affectionate and caring towards Murakami; he's been a loving guardian to them since the day the two met. Tokki's eagerness to help around the restaurant began more from them feeling guilty for relying on him so much after their mutation. Over time, though, they came to see him more as family and have since realized he actually enjoys their company - that he doesn't just put up with their presence like they once thought. Tokki would do anything to protect him and to make him happy. (Note: Hiroshi is a headcanon first name for Murakami.)

⟡ April O'Neil[ friend → close friend ]

Tokki and April's friendship took a bit longer to bloom, but the two have always got along well. Tokki appreciates April's perseverance and rapid growth in skill; April had only witnessed Tokki's warmer, friendlier side a few times so she was slightly less inclined to friendship, but the sense of trust and caring was mutual nonetheless. The two finally got to know each other better and become close friends when Tokki moved to live in their garden - April would frequently check on them either in person or on the phone, and enjoyed helping them care for the garden and turn it into a more suitable living space. Tokki opened up to her more as she visited, and they quickly grew fond of her company.

⟡ Casey Jones[ ally → friend ]

Casey and Tokki would often struggle to get along. While they do share some common interests, their dynamic was relatively poor for the longest time. Frankly, Casey thinks Tokki is too stuck up and cold, so he tends to tease them more than listen to them; because of this, Tokki believes Casey is nothing but mean-spirited and irresponsible. They didn't work together well in any sense and would often compete for Raph's attention, creating a very strange platonic love triangle between the three of them. The two did have their moments, however, especially in times where their cooperation is vital and when they're left alone to bond and understand each other a bit more - but they never truly got to know each other until Tokki's health reached a peak after the group returned from their space travels.

⟡ Hamato Miwa/Oroku Karai[ enemy → close friend, potential love interest ]

Tokki previously thought of Karai as they would any other enemy of the Hamato clan (aside from noting that she was fairly cute), but upon hearing her story and realizing what kind of inner struggle she was facing, Tokki began seeing themselves in her. Usually, it takes copious amounts of time and effort to gain their trust, but when Karai asked for forgiveness and understanding, Tokki immediately gave just that. Most others don't understand how or why they were able to flip with no notice like that, but Karai quietly appreciates it.

⟡ Professor Zayton Honeycutt[ friend, teacher figure ]

Though their friendship didn't form immediately, Tokki and Honeycutt wound up confiding in each other quite a bit while during their travels. Tokki was reassured by their shared experiences and worries, and they felt little need to hide anything from him. They took his death hard, but they refused to let their sadness burden them - he wouldn't have sacrificed himself for them to wallow in their sorrow. He drove them to face their past and grow up; wondering what kind of future Honeycutt could have had if he he’d just been honest about his past and worked through it with his friends now drives them to be honest with others and to accept the group’s friendship.

⟡ The Purple Dragons[ pest ]

During the time Tokki resided at 24/7, they made it their duty to chase Purple Dragon members off from harassing Murakami. They don't see the gang as much more than a minor pest; several times over, they've made it clear that they will stand up against their misdeeds, but they have shown mercy and compassion to individual gang members when the time called for it.

⟡ The Kraang[ antagonizer ]

Tokki has deeply resented the Kraang and their destructive agenda since the day of their mutation, first just for trying to harm humans and animals alike and later, upon learning of it, for said alien race trying to destroy mankind for their own selfish cause. Tokki will fight tooth and nail to keep others safe from the Kraang and will show little mercy when handling them. The Kraang, however, are not as bothered by Tokki's existence - for the most part, they only come after them when they get in the way of projects or research, but they have shown slight interest in detaining Tokki (not likely to happen, but an alien race can dream).

⟡ The Foot Clan[ enemy ]

Tokki was not aware of the Foot's presence in NYC or their motives before they met the turtles, but they soon found a strong will to fight against the corrupted clan as to protect their friends. The Foot and Shredder don't seem to take any special interest in eliminating Tokki besides to get past them to in order to get to Splinter. After winter 2014/spring 2015, Tokki fears Shredder and the Foot more than ever and will avoid interacting with them more than needed.

⟡ Evie Reiner[ mother ]

Evie left their home even before Tokki entered grade school, but that was still long enough for them to become attached to her. Evie was much more aloof and never felt much of a connection to her child, but Tokki looked up to her greatly as any child would their parent. They felt so much sorrow for so long after Evie left, but upon finally learning why she did so, they put all their effort into sloughing off any remaining love, patience, and caring they felt for her. Tokki is ashamed that they're related to someone who they perceive to be so selfish and irresponsible, and they're very wary of any self-interested thoughts or actions on their part since her blood runs through their veins.

⟡ Nikolas Reiner[ father ]

Nik and Tokki never got to build much of a relationship. Even when Evie was still living with them, Nik was more concerned with making every effort to please Evie. When she left, he buried himself in his work more and more each day. He willingly lost his relationships, his morals, and himself to his research as facing the reality he was living in was too much to bear. Tokki regrets that they couldn't pull their father out of his self-destructive habits, but as time went on and he came to be solely driven by his work, they couldn't stand to be near him. They hate who he became and are disgusted by his actions on the last day the saw him: leaving innocent people and animals alike in the face of danger for his own gain. Tokki is terrified they may one day become as blind to those in need as he did.

⟡ Pyon Hyo-Jin[ "sabunim", father figure ]

Tokki is beyond thankful for how Hyo-Jin stepped into their life and loved them as if they were his own child. They needed his guidance more than they could know, and although he may have been stern and even severe in teaching them taekwondo, he went out of his way to keep them on the right track. Over time, he became the one to take them to the park, help them study for school, throw them birthday parties - he even taught them Korean and about their heritage, being of South Korean descent as well. Although the moment was very bittersweet, Tokki thanks their lucky stars that they got to give him a proper goodbye, even though they believed it was just for heading off to college instead of being forced into hiding as a mutant.

## ☽ TMNT X Pokemon

He appeared in "Never say Xever" when he protects the box from the Purple Dragons.

## ☽ Trivia

They chose their name, Pyon Oktokki, on a whim when Murakami first asked what he should call them; Oktokki is the Korean word for the moon rabbit, and they borrowed their surname, Pyon, from their old taekwondo instructor and his family

They are a 3rd dan in taekwondo and were hoping to become a professional instructor after college

Their friends sometimes playfully refer to them as being "toasted" if they're irritated or upset in reference to their fur color, as it mimics that of a toasted marshmallow

Aside from studying and martial arts, they previously played bass guitar and the drums as a pastime

They have a very well-hidden wild streak (which is still relatively tame when compared to their very rowdy friends); they used to enjoy playing bass guitar (as mentioned previously), drove a motorbike, and love performing, listening to, and dancing to high energy electro/club music

Their blood type is AB

Their -dere classification would be "kuudere" (like type 2 here)