a calm and collected head, usually seen as the voice of reason. a veteran who has seen the worst of what the world can give and knows the cost of failure. however, when her calmness crumbles ...
despite being a workaholic, she enjoys keeping herself busy. although days without an incident are rare, ryuko would prefer to be busy than to do nothing.
intelligent and fierce to defeat foes the size of skyscrapers. a wise teacher who teaches the fruit of her own lessons to continue on into the future.
compassionate for those who need it the most. desperate to hold a crying child to tell them everything will be okay.
brave in the face of danger in the world that continues to turn without the symbol of peace. she pushes on into death to pull as many as she can out from the clutches of the reaper, even when she herself may not return.
an unending need to go further beyond her own limitations to save those who couldn't be, to never tower above her own expectations.
awkward when complimented or showered with gifts, out of belief she doesn't deserve the rank amongst the best.
a fashion model who feels more confident in front of a camera than she does a crowd. well versed in the business side of heroism and living a life with it.
her anger is a switch she is afraid to pull even when the situation calls for it. all it takes is one bad stomp for someone's life to be changed forever.
crimson maroon ( #530E0F ) : a proud dark red that calms those who rest on her, while striking fear into those who reign with terror.
gold ( #F9DB5F ) : the desire of a dragon that wants all that is golden. proud, beautiful, and vigilant.
charcoal ( #222021 ) : a cool, soothing black as the night sky. it glistens and contrasts with the golden glow as the true beast hides in the dark.
the smell of freshly steeped tea, another day at the office.
remnants of scented perfume, often worn by those in the fashion industry with an overly complicated name. it reeks ...
fresh air, to spend so long in the air you forget how high you are.
the dust of destroyed concrete, things get messy with a quirk that turns you into a hulking beast. even worse when two are in the mix.
closets full of beautiful dresses, gowns, and jackets from her career under dragoon. heroism was never always the plan, but the call was too loud to ignore.
crimson qipaos that serve as her calling card for her iconic design of the dragon hero, ryukyu. a symbol of who she wanted to be and who she is now. it is able to stretch to great lengths to accommodate her dragon form.
a headband covered in a row of sharp talons that hide her face. a disguise that hides the beast inside the shape of a beauty. it helps focus in her transformation.
a sleek pair knee high boots made to resist whatever the earth maybe throw at her. it attracts many gazes.
grey gloves up to her elbows to cover her arms and reduce wind drag.
jewellery from the dragon's stash that decorates her home and self. the lure of shiny objects is too tempting for her to overcome.
comfortable sweaters to rest at home when no one is looking, to allow herself to finally be happy when she doesn't need to force herself any further.
her hero provision license, she wouldn't be able to work without it. a symbol to show how far she has come.
a glittering necklace, a gift from her family in okinawa. she wishes to hold them, but never has time to visit as one of the top heroes of japan.
a flower crown gifted to her by nejire hado, the bubbly social young woman who gave ryukuyu what she needed in more ways than one.
rubble of the destroyed jaku city, is it a rock of the streets she holds or the ashes of her former comrades gone in an instant?
an award from the hero billboard chart JP, she was awarded for reaching the top 10 for the entire region of japan. it felt unreal to be held in this high regard, she found herself chasing that high in vain. maybe it did more damage than good.
a pile of fan letters, 'thank you's' given by those she saved or dedicated fans to the dragoon hero. it's what keeps her going despite everything.
an old graduation photo from her class, seeing familiar faces in simpler times can be heart-aching yet soothing.
a need to approve of herself through doing work. she usually ends up making a list too large for one person to handle. imprinting herself on her work feeds her insecurities and ego.
often uses make-up to cover up the bags under her arms and stress marks.
an inability to express emotion, often being perceived as cold.
often drowns herself in work, to the point she never finds free time for herself. it's what often ends in her being unable to form a dedicated relationship with another.
she can subdue stress, but can't see the dam cracking and overflowing.
often digs her nails into her elbow when folding her arms as a means to hide her stress from her compatriots. she stretches herself too thin for one woman.
tends to stay up long nights and wake up too early for rest.
her usual posture is similar to that of a teacher, her head is usually kept high and back straight. asserting her professionalism while speaking in a manner to educate those around her.
quite soft-spoken, sometimes she has to repeat herself in a louder tone to make her point clearer.
folds her arms often in conversations when listening attentively.
bears her teeth when embarrassed or nervous in a smile. her eyes usually squint or gaze off as a means to comfort herself.
prefers to give and receive affection through physical comfort than words.
ancient paintings of mythological divine beasts, it reflects the power and royalty held by dragons in a deeply religious country. some things don't change.
clear blue skies with birds flying over, it must be quite jarring to see something so gigantic fly so easily.
broken remnants of a colossal battle, destruction seems to go wherever she is needed. it's not a coincidence, is it?
a fashion studio with a green screen, work away from work.
an autumn field as the sun sets as storms begin to roll in. there is never rest for helping those who can't help themselves.
sunflowers being obscured as the night envelopes them. a state of calmness as the day comes to a close. rest now, dragon.
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