✒ OOC Name: Kia Contact: → DW:starswing → AIM:offered wing → Plurk:starswept Do you play anyone in Myth Making?: Not yet, but also apping Kiki!
✒ IC Name: Kay Faraday Canon: Ace Attorney Investigations Canon Point: The end of Turnabout Ablaze Age: 17
Personality: Kay is a teenage girl.
... Wait for it.
She's energetic and perky and is constantly distracted by shiny things that might quite possibly be valuable-- not that she'd actually steal them, of course, she just likes the idea of treasure. For all that she makes comments about being a great thief and stealing things (like national flags), most of that is just joking-- like when she tells Gumshoe that she's "stolen" his position as Edgeworth's assistant. As she's said before, the only thing she wants to steal is the truth, and she's very serious about the Yatagarasu's sense of nobility. To her, the one thing a thief shouldn't ever steal is a life, because "It's too heavy of a burden on your soul to get away with, ever." Having lost her father, simply because someone decided that he was an inconvenience, only drives that point home-- and of course she gets teary when certain things are mentioned, like meeting a girl who had also lost her father.
Not that Kay lets such depressing things get her down; she made a promise with her dad never to cry in front of strangers when she was a kid (which came into play only an hour after his death, in which she did her best to cheer up), and it's likely that her cheery outlook and NEVER SAY DIE attitude are in part because of that promise. She can be absolutely serious when she needs to be, but the majority of the time, she's bouncing from place to place, making chipper and cheeky comments about thieving methods, Edgeworth's great expressions and cool entrances/exits, and launching herself into things with unrivaled enthusiasm. One example of this is while investigating a murder case at the theme park, Kay remains aware that there's a contest to get a photo of all four Badger mascots for a fabulous prize-- and so whenever she sees one, investigating is put on halt while she rummages for a camera and happily exclaims, "Badger GET!" Even when she comes across Edgeworth after he's been kidnapped and tied up, her first reaction is not to fluster or fret, but to crack up over the face he's making. Her sense of humor is absolutely indomitable, and has apparently been present since she was a child (evidenced by purposely popping her balloon on a cactus to startle the detective keeping her company). She's not above fangirling either, with a specific love geared towards ninjas-- especially the Jammin' Ninja, a television star.
I've mentioned before that, for a thief, Kay has very strong morals, and this is an integral part of her character. She idolized her father as a hero who put bad people away, and honored her promises even as a little girl. It couldn't have been the easiest thing to staunchly hold back tears only a short while after her father's death, but she tried as hard as she could to keep that promise. Additionally, she was angry enough after the accusation reached her ears that Gumshoe had become the main suspect that she, a ten-year-old child, kicked a prosecutor in the back of the knees in order to 'defend' her new friend. She's sincere and honest, and though this mostly amounts to her telling Edgeworth that he needs to get more excited about things, it also means you will almost always know that when Kay says something, she means it. She's perceptive, commenting that she's seen into someone's heart, and just how lonely it feels. She's very much a heart-on-her-sleeve sort of person, and really only lies when it's absolutely essential justification-- such as bluffing in order to get Edgeworth some more cross-examining time with the culprit. Even in her observations about people and the story behind her father and the Yatagarasu, she doesn't hide much. Sadly, this means when she does encounter things that contradict her moral code, like learning the entire truth about the Yatagarasu, she has a hard time accepting it, to the point where she'll tearfully deny it at first. Kay takes things like trust and teamwork seriously, and nothing perturbs her more than betrayal, slander, and just plain being a bad guy. She may be a thief, but she's a noble thief, thank you very much, and she's adamant about establishing that the Yatagarasu only steals for the good of the general public and absolutely does not kill.
On a more quirky note, Kay also has a habit of giving people nicknames, which seems to have been cultivated as a kid. Gumshoe was "Gummy" (which stuck) and Franziska was "Whip Lady" (which, thankfully, did not, because Kay gained a sense of self-preservation). She also addresses Lang as "Wolfy" and becomes highly belligerent when he calls her "Crow-girl" because the Yatagarasu is a raven and so much better. Of course, anything that tarnishes the Yatagarasu's honor and reputation makes her indignant; she's very committed to carrying on her father's work. And this indignation can lead her into trouble, because Kay is reckless and it's fairly easy to kindle her fighting spirit. She's a smart girl (she saved and carefully preserved the perfume bottle belonging to her father's killer and offered it to confirm that identity later), and capable of being logical, but she also has her moments where she charges (or jumps) ahead (or below) without considering what comes after that. This ranges from jumping down a trap door instead of using a ladder to... illegally entering an embassy on the heels of a fake thief. It's true that her determination can be a strength, but when determination becomes recklessness, it can also put her life in danger.
In short, she's always ready to go and quite possibly the most honest and noble thief you'll ever meet.
... Never mind that she's actually never stolen anything yet.
Canon Abilities or Powers: She's a normal girl who has some proficiency with high-tech gadgets like the Little Thief and some working knowledge of the court system, thanks to not only working with a prosecutor, but being the daughter of one. She's quick to notice things, and is also the one to remind Edgeworth to take his time and think through things calmly, despite her nature of tearing around and going full throttle without fully considering her options.
Also, she's athletic, able to outrun a grown man (who may just be out of shape, admittedly), and to jump down from large heights without injuring herself. Suffice to say, Kay is a very active person, and it shows.
The ability to make a dramatic entrance, complete with cool speech, totally counts, right?
Fairy Tale Role: Robin Hood Fairy Tale Powers or Abilities: Kay can now use a sword, a bow, and a quarterstaff, and will have gained a proficiency in disguises that she probably won't abuse because she's theatrical and confident enough to enjoy presenting herself as... herself. Robin Hood's nature is to steal from the rich and give to the poor, and Kay's attitude regarding that stance won't be changing a bit. Of course, she'll be highly skilled with a bow now, but it's not like she'll be running around shooting things with it. Hopefully.
Personal Items: Her bag, containing Little Thief, a coil of rope, a camera, and a book of matches. Also her clothes (obviously).
First Person Sample:
Hey, so wandering minds have started to wonder, and so I've decided to ask all you princes, peasants, and pied pipers a question! It's a very VERY important question, second only to HOW COOL WOULD IT BE IF THE JAMMIN' NINJA HAD A DINOSAUR COMPANION, so listen up!
... Read up? Maybe I should have shouted from the rooftops...
Anyway! I know I'm supposed to be Robin Hood, and I'm okay with that, except for one tiny thing...
It's the entirely wrong kind of bird! So don't you think it would be better if I was Raven Hood instead? I'd still help the masses and everything, but I've got to get the Yatagarasu a legendary reputation too!
Kay Faraday | Ace Attorney Investigations | Reserved
Name: Kia
Contact:
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Do you play anyone in Myth Making?: Not yet, but also apping Kiki!
✒ IC
Name: Kay Faraday
Canon: Ace Attorney Investigations
Canon Point: The end of Turnabout Ablaze
Age: 17
Personality: Kay is a teenage girl.
... Wait for it.
She's energetic and perky and is constantly distracted by shiny things that might quite possibly be valuable-- not that she'd actually steal them, of course, she just likes the idea of treasure. For all that she makes comments about being a great thief and stealing things (like national flags), most of that is just joking-- like when she tells Gumshoe that she's "stolen" his position as Edgeworth's assistant. As she's said before, the only thing she wants to steal is the truth, and she's very serious about the Yatagarasu's sense of nobility. To her, the one thing a thief shouldn't ever steal is a life, because "It's too heavy of a burden on your soul to get away with, ever." Having lost her father, simply because someone decided that he was an inconvenience, only drives that point home-- and of course she gets teary when certain things are mentioned, like meeting a girl who had also lost her father.
Not that Kay lets such depressing things get her down; she made a promise with her dad never to cry in front of strangers when she was a kid (which came into play only an hour after his death, in which she did her best to cheer up), and it's likely that her cheery outlook and NEVER SAY DIE attitude are in part because of that promise. She can be absolutely serious when she needs to be, but the majority of the time, she's bouncing from place to place, making chipper and cheeky comments about thieving methods, Edgeworth's great expressions and cool entrances/exits, and launching herself into things with unrivaled enthusiasm. One example of this is while investigating a murder case at the theme park, Kay remains aware that there's a contest to get a photo of all four Badger mascots for a fabulous prize-- and so whenever she sees one, investigating is put on halt while she rummages for a camera and happily exclaims, "Badger GET!" Even when she comes across Edgeworth after he's been kidnapped and tied up, her first reaction is not to fluster or fret, but to crack up over the face he's making. Her sense of humor is absolutely indomitable, and has apparently been present since she was a child (evidenced by purposely popping her balloon on a cactus to startle the detective keeping her company). She's not above fangirling either, with a specific love geared towards ninjas-- especially the Jammin' Ninja, a television star.
I've mentioned before that, for a thief, Kay has very strong morals, and this is an integral part of her character. She idolized her father as a hero who put bad people away, and honored her promises even as a little girl. It couldn't have been the easiest thing to staunchly hold back tears only a short while after her father's death, but she tried as hard as she could to keep that promise. Additionally, she was angry enough after the accusation reached her ears that Gumshoe had become the main suspect that she, a ten-year-old child, kicked a prosecutor in the back of the knees in order to 'defend' her new friend. She's sincere and honest, and though this mostly amounts to her telling Edgeworth that he needs to get more excited about things, it also means you will almost always know that when Kay says something, she means it. She's perceptive, commenting that she's seen into someone's heart, and just how lonely it feels. She's very much a heart-on-her-sleeve sort of person, and really only lies when it's absolutely essential justification-- such as bluffing in order to get Edgeworth some more cross-examining time with the culprit. Even in her observations about people and the story behind her father and the Yatagarasu, she doesn't hide much. Sadly, this means when she does encounter things that contradict her moral code, like learning the entire truth about the Yatagarasu, she has a hard time accepting it, to the point where she'll tearfully deny it at first. Kay takes things like trust and teamwork seriously, and nothing perturbs her more than betrayal, slander, and just plain being a bad guy. She may be a thief, but she's a noble thief, thank you very much, and she's adamant about establishing that the Yatagarasu only steals for the good of the general public and absolutely does not kill.
On a more quirky note, Kay also has a habit of giving people nicknames, which seems to have been cultivated as a kid. Gumshoe was "Gummy" (which stuck) and Franziska was "Whip Lady" (which, thankfully, did not, because Kay gained a sense of self-preservation). She also addresses Lang as "Wolfy" and becomes highly belligerent when he calls her "Crow-girl" because the Yatagarasu is a raven and so much better. Of course, anything that tarnishes the Yatagarasu's honor and reputation makes her indignant; she's very committed to carrying on her father's work. And this indignation can lead her into trouble, because Kay is reckless and it's fairly easy to kindle her fighting spirit. She's a smart girl (she saved and carefully preserved the perfume bottle belonging to her father's killer and offered it to confirm that identity later), and capable of being logical, but she also has her moments where she charges (or jumps) ahead (or below) without considering what comes after that. This ranges from jumping down a trap door instead of using a ladder to... illegally entering an embassy on the heels of a fake thief. It's true that her determination can be a strength, but when determination becomes recklessness, it can also put her life in danger.
In short, she's always ready to go and quite possibly the most honest and noble thief you'll ever meet.
... Never mind that she's actually never stolen anything yet.
History: FULL OF JUSTICE
Canon Abilities or Powers: She's a normal girl who has some proficiency with high-tech gadgets like the Little Thief and some working knowledge of the court system, thanks to not only working with a prosecutor, but being the daughter of one. She's quick to notice things, and is also the one to remind Edgeworth to take his time and think through things calmly, despite her nature of tearing around and going full throttle without fully considering her options.
Also, she's athletic, able to outrun a grown man (who may just be out of shape, admittedly), and to jump down from large heights without injuring herself. Suffice to say, Kay is a very active person, and it shows.
The ability to make a dramatic entrance, complete with cool speech, totally counts, right?
Fairy Tale Role: Robin Hood
Fairy Tale Powers or Abilities: Kay can now use a sword, a bow, and a quarterstaff, and will have gained a proficiency in disguises that she probably won't abuse because she's theatrical and confident enough to enjoy presenting herself as... herself. Robin Hood's nature is to steal from the rich and give to the poor, and Kay's attitude regarding that stance won't be changing a bit. Of course, she'll be highly skilled with a bow now, but it's not like she'll be running around shooting things with it. Hopefully.
Personal Items: Her bag, containing Little Thief, a coil of rope, a camera, and a book of matches. Also her clothes (obviously).
First Person Sample:
Hey, so wandering minds have started to wonder, and so I've decided to ask all you princes, peasants, and pied pipers a question! It's a very VERY important question, second only to HOW COOL WOULD IT BE IF THE JAMMIN' NINJA HAD A DINOSAUR COMPANION, so listen up!
... Read up? Maybe I should have shouted from the rooftops...
Anyway! I know I'm supposed to be Robin Hood, and I'm okay with that, except for one tiny thing...
It's the entirely wrong kind of bird! So don't you think it would be better if I was Raven Hood instead? I'd still help the masses and everything, but I've got to get the Yatagarasu a legendary reputation too!
Your thoughts? And no, OBJECTION doesn't count!
Third Person Sample: here and here