Post by Shio "Mod Soul" Kyrou on Mar 2, 2022 1:58:27 GMT -5
These changes reflect a few things. First and foremost the biggest reason for this change is a complete rework of her 'Class 2' Mod Soul ability 'Assimilation'. I wanted it to be something much more unique and interesting, whereas before, it was simply giving the host HSR; so I felt it was lackluster thematically for something given at Class 2. Also I made a few other minor changes; Class and Rank removed from the top as they're regarded in her point bank. Other minor changes and clarifications to the other ranks of her technique, the rest of the profile aside from the technique is unchanged.
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[div align="right"]Self-Proclaimed 'Vasto Lorde' Hollow[/div][div align="right"]50 Light / 50 Dark[/div][hr]
[font size="3"][font face="courier new"]Password 1 - Black Hole
Password 2 - Moon Pray[/font][/font]
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[font size="3"][font face="trebuchet ms"]Type ☆ Support
Affiliation ☆ Espada
Rank ☆ Fracción
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Blood Type ★ Pill [font size="1"]'A'[/font] Negative
Physical Age ★ 23 y/o
Presumed Spiritual Age ★ 127 y/o
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[/div][div align="right"]Kitsune Doll Height ★ 1'2"[/div]
Gigai Height ★ 5'6"
Gigai Weight ★ 143 lbs.
[font size="4"][font face="trebuchet ms"][i]Historical Record[/i][/font][/font]
To look into those brilliant eyes... is to see the iridescence of ones burning soul refracted; shining, whole yet shallow... hollow. And yet, to this one, whose fragile existence may be shattered, crushed beneath the weight of a goliath a universe size larger than themselves, it withstood. Within enduring, catching a glimpse into a purpose for oneself, distorted beyond what any other could possibly comprehend. How could they? They are not here, neither are they me.
Me... what is 'me'...?
I am insiginificant, I was discarded. I have nothing, I am small... so, so small. Continuance shred away piece by piece, under a raging tide of soothing pressure. I could burst, crack open in an instant. 'Afraid', that is how I should feel, but I do not. All I can feel is 'it', but cannot see 'it'. It feels... beautiful. Under a canopy of obscurity, like rays of light shining through to clarify my own mortality. Yes, I am alive.
Its presence will not acknowledge me, maybe it cannot even fathom me, I am too petty even within those many eyes; to its senses, I am pitiful. But that is okay. All that is 'me', all that I 'want', is to bask longer in your sunlight. Grasp its figure, perceive its shape. I cannot... its shape is ephemeral and shifting, but I can feel others.
Their shapes, twisted and decayed, steeped in ichor. Once whole, but no longer. Unable to 'see', I feel their presences fade, twist up from their mangled vessels, spiral into a dancing light like fireflies within mist... siphoned into one greater being, all remaining - naught but nihility. It is also, beautiful.
I am also 'alive', though peripheral. I am the shape of a sphere without luster, less of a gem without sheen, than a pebble. I am by my creators' accounts, objectively 'worthless'. But make no mistake. I am alive. To be alive, is to aspire, to struggle and grow. Then I must also survive; must also struggle; and must also aspire to become something greater. I 'see' nothing else greater. Then this is my 'wish'.
Allow me, to become you.
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Inky twilight paints the skies of Hueco Mundo, the luminescent blight of the candle-light moon but the single and only reflection upon its canvas. How nostalgic it is to gaze upon, how comforting. I am meek, the sand is pale, my journey is long. My... journey - for just how long...?
I look down at my 'hands', I feel my form upon the pale sand; I 'breath'. Then, I reflect. Anaemic azure globes fixated upon the world around, and realize for the very first, I am awake.
Conscious in the grip of the endless, serpentine trail left behind me; as well as the endless expanse in front of me.
I 'slump' to the ground and I feel sadness, I feel incompletion. Is this how it feels to 'weep'? Yet I cannot produce tears. How I long to see it again, to 'feel' them again. This emotion, this 'yearning'... it is the second thing I have ever felt.
Please, don't go.
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[font size="4"][font face="trebuchet ms"][i]Personality Diagnostic[/i][/font][/font]
[b]"I'm telling you, I'm a hollow god dammit! A real strong and scary one too! Oh...? Erhm, my mask...? I must have dropped it somewhere."[/b]
No matter how hard she is pressed about the topic, Shio will insist time and time again, that she is in fact, a hollow. In her exact words 'a real strong and scary one too' often refers to her own belief that she is a Vasto Lorde, reincarnate. The legimacy of such a claim is up for debate, but no matter what, she'll insist as such until her voice runs dry, or the opposition concedes. In either case, it's a topic best avoided altogether.
[b]"Us hollows are just trying to live their own way, who cares if a few living folk or shinigami are killed or eaten anyways... seems the way of the world to me."[/b]
'Eat or be eaten' is a term that Shio understands and agrees with fundamentally, this does not mean she believes the weak have no place in the world either. Simply put, to her, much like in the eternal night world of Hueco Mundo, the strong have earned the right to live whilst the weak must strive to grow stronger, or perish. It's nothing personal. To her, everyone in the world fights for their own purpose, but without strength to back it up, such purpose is without meaning.
[b]"Human world entertainment sure is the greatest! I love being able to watch this stuff. Hm, 'whoareyougetoutofmyhouse'? No. I don't think I will."[/b]
It goes without saying that Shio is a free-spirited individual, and cares very little for the rules, regulations or etiquitte of any society, human or otherwise. If you manage to earn her respect, however, she may give in to being a little more conscious about how she behaves, but only for individuals. Strangers or acquiantances, on the other hand, are fair game to her no matter who they think they may be.
[b]"I really do like you though, so do me a favour. Don't die on me, okay?"[/b]
In spite of her nihilistic world view, Shio is genuinely capable of growing close to individuals given enough time. For these individuals, she would do anything for them, consequences or others be damned.
[font size="3"]★ Likes[/font]
- Human World Entertainment
Varies greatly between music and action television, couldn't enjoy this before her senses were reawakened.
- Order and Society
Having some kind of structure is great for her, because they follow the rules, even if she doesn't.
- The Sky of Hueco Mundo
An endless expanse of night is somehow nostalgic to her.
- Battle
Whether it's a fight for survival or a brawl, it's a chance for her to grow.
- Companionship
That being said, always feels good to have someone watching your back.
[font size="3"]★ Dislikes[/font]
- Gotei Thirteen
Deeply rooted in her abandonment, natural enemy of the hollows.
- "Mod Soul"
Being referred to as a 'mod soul' is synonymous with 'failure'.
- Arrogance
Acting smug because of a small victory deserves a smack in the jaw.
- Dishonesty
Say what you really believe in you sly bastard.
- Being Subordinate
I'll do it on my own time thank you very much, remember to ask, and 'please'.
[font size="4"][font face="trebuchet ms"][i]Habits, Flaws and Fears[/i][/font][/font]
Anyone that has known Shio for a prolonged period of time would know that she [b]'Procrastinates'[/b] a lot, even when others might consider the matter to attend to more urgent. If it doesn't involve her, doesn't have the potential to become an issue of at least three times its size later, she abstains from action. Along that same trail of reason, she also has the tendency to [b]'Sleep in Peculiar Places'[/b], a result of her usually laid-back attitude. Finally, she is quite the talented vocalist, and will [b]'Hum Relaxing Tunes to Herself'[/b] when she believes nobody else is around to overhear. Beautiful tunes, one might add.
Her voice is quite mellow, soft on the ears, very pleasant to listen to. In stark contrast to her usual persona. However, she is unfortunately reluctant to use it often, [b]'Mute by Choice'[/b] is one way you could describe her. And, to elaborate on her attitude further, [b]'Imprudent'[/b], could be a fitting interpretation. This combination of traits can make her a very difficult person to get along with, or work with, at first - however sincere or lenient she may be.
On the other hand, if she takes a liking to you, she can be the exact opposite, very [b]'Emotionally Dependent'[/b]; or clingy, to put it another way. For these individuals in particular, she may just be willing to go a bit too far. Indeed, this could be a manifestation of her own ability sometimes, but there have been instances she has experienced such [b]'Joy from Anarchy'[/b], a thrill from causing chaos in itself. Not something she is ashamed of, either.
Which brings us to our final esoteric, the only thing which Shio, since her reawakenening, has known herself to fear most profoundly. It is not an object, neither is it a type of creature, it is much more abstract. It is a concept, etched into her soul, a humiliation that she could not tolerate no matter the cost.
[b]Death at the hands of a Shinigami; her greatest fear... as it inevitably would become her most final regret.[/b]
Shio does not fear the cold embrace of oblivion itself, neither the Zanpakutō that would be used to end her life. It reaches deep, into the concept that death by a Shinigami's hand, as a 'hollow' that has not yet reached her full potential, would be much too great a humiliation to bear taking into the grave. To once again be a 'failure'.
Her goal is likewise a branch taken from the very same tree. Flourish as a 'hollow', regain that 'lost sensation' that she so sincerely perseveres upon was once her own. It is not 'power for powers sake' that Shio so desires, than to regain that very first feeling she felt; once in a mist of her dreams, what seemed so long ago by now.
To be connected, to feel complete once again. Everything, for us.
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[font size="4"][font face="trebuchet ms"][i]Physical Summary[/i][/font][/font]
Kitsune are a type of yōkai in traditional human world folklore. Shio Kyrou is a 'hollow' who models herself a form based on such a rendition, a version of the mythical creature in humanoid form. Truthfully told, she copied her Gigai's appearance from a popular franchise of human world entertainment.
Brilliant deep blue eyes, luminesce with the smouldering radiance of her own blue spirit fire. Matching mantle, taking the shape of a scarf, oscillating, mesmerising in the heavy winds of building rooftops. Perked ears adorned with white tuffets, resting atop a mess of short black hair.
These are the most striking features one could notice at a glance, her fair-skinned gigai is quite 'foxy', albeit with the aura of a ruffian about her. This all being said, Shio simply modeled her gigai from her doll form. And, her doll form, is a work of merchandise from aforementioned action series.
[font size="4"][font face="trebuchet ms"][i]Birthplace, Current Residence and Memorable Figures[/i][/font][/font]
Birthplace is a complicated subject for Shio, the truthfully correct answer would be within [b]'Soul Society'[/b]. However, her birth, or 'rebirth' to her, did not take place until she gazed deep into reiatsu for the first time, and in doing so, finding a purpose for herself. This, she considers her true 'moment of birth'.
Her place of residence is as changing as the high wind. As a wanderer, Shio never stays in one place for too long. As an espada, her primary place of residence would have to be [b]'Las Noches'[/b]. That being said, as an individual without the true reiatsu signature of a hollow, she is more free to roam the human world whenever she wishes to.
There is a solitary memorable figure, existing only in the brief moment of conscious before her reawakening. "They perished without a name, just like many of our kind."
[font size="4"][font face="trebuchet ms"][i]Fighting Style[/i][/font][/font]
Shio is an enabler, this can mean a variety of things, but first and foremost it conveys that she leans towards a supporting role in combat scenarios. This is not to say or indicate that she is at all averse to going on the offensive. On the contrary, it means that she is ever the opportunist, exploiting gaps in an opponents offensive/defensive strategy, all in order to create openings not just necessarily for herself, but also for her partner to take advantage of.
This can involve a multitude of tactics; creating distractions, putting pressure on an enemy which they cannot ignore, covering for gaps in her allies defenses, or providing the means for them to pose a much more significant threat in their own right. All of these will create instances that an enemy combatant will seemingly have an advantageous opening, only to have the tables turned on them, which becomes a disastrous mistake ready to be exploited.
Allies supported by Shio are able to fight much more aggressively, assuming she has them.
If not, then her strategy often involves remaining on the defensive. Whilst she will similarly be looking for openings to exploit, she will not be actively searching to create them. Instead she will be looking for routes to escape, evade, or keep her enemies at arms length. This is all in order to prolong the fight, and in doing so, potentially create the opportunity she needs to reverse the scenario in her own favor.
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[div align="center"][font size="6"]Technique[/font]
[font size="4"][font face="trebuchet ms"][i]"Amalgamation Synthesis"[/i][/font][/font][/div]
[b]"Weave as one, welcome my presence into your midst and drink deep of my reiatsu. Twist it into a spire of vitality, and show them our true - complete - form."[/b]
This is the technique Shio refers to as, 'Hollow Synthesis'. It is when she joins 'herself' to another; a hollow or arrancar. Her true form - existing as no more than a small sphere - this technique is accomplished when a hollow (or arrancar) willingly welcomes her reiatsu into their own, placing her soul core physically in the gap that lays dormant where their Chain of Fate had once been; an empty void in their bodies, where Shio, in her soul pill form, coalesces all of her energy to merge with her new host.
Whilst in the 'Amalgamation Synthesis' state, Shio is unable to utilize any of her five senses, only 'feel' her surroundings; with 'Energy Sensory' and 'Instinct'. Furthermore, she is in stasis whilst performing this technique, meaning she cannot make any movements of her own; only the original host can now fully control their now combined body. For statistical purposes, all of her own physical stats and 'Senses' stat drop to a value of zero.
However, whilst joined in this way, the host benefits from their mutual synergy;
- Reiatsu Symmetry (Rank 7)
Shio and her 'Host' gain the ability to exchange reiatsu, this allows her to provide the 'Host' reiatsu from her own reiatsu pool, and vice versa. Amounts given and received must be stated in the originators and recipients posts; reiatsu may only be exchanged once per round. Once seperated, both characters split their remaining reiatsu evenly.
- Fireflies in Mist (Rank 6)
Transfering reiatsu to her 'Host' confers an additional benefit. In addition to the reiatsu gained, the 'Host' experiences a surge in spiritual energies. The recipient gains an increase to their 'Reiatsu Strength' equal to the reiatsu given, up to a maximum of four-hundred, or three times their 'Reiatsu Strength', whichever is lowest. This bonus lasts until being consumed by an ability with a reiatsu cost equal to, or larger than the associated reiatsu given; furthermore, this boost is considered a flat increase, seperate from any type advantages/disadvantages.
- Rapid Configuration (Rank 5)
At this level of ability, Shio has become accustomed to merging with new hosts - and has learned to do so efficiently. Upon activation of her technique, she no longer needs to be manually placed by another. Instead, her gigai is rapidly consumed and stored within her soul pill, and she is able to merge with a willing 'Host' immediately. This can be done simply by coming into contact with the reiatsu of the 'Host' by any means, and the transformation itself can happen at a comparable speed to Shunpo or Sonido; ten times her speed, it counts as a stepping technique. If her technique ends for any reason, she is expelled from her 'Host', then back into her gigai form.
- Shift: Takeover (Rank 4)
If the recipient 'Host' of her ability falls unconscious, Shio is able to assume control of their body for a short period of four posts. During this time, the 'Hosts' movements are mechanical; as reiatsu is being used to animate the body. Physical stats of the animated body remain the same, however she may only use her own techniques. Furthermore, the animated body relies on her own 'Instinct' and 'Energy Sensory' stats to determine its surroundings. This ability does not need to be immediately activated, but only once per time the 'Host' is unconscious.
Those with a lower 'Energy Sensory' stat than Shio are no longer able to determine her 'Host' and herself as seperate entities at this level; using spiritual sensing abilities. Visually, she is still discernible to those with keen eyes.
- Indistinguishable Anomaly (Rank 3)
Still incomplete, yet at this level, cracks begin to form on the surface of the 'Host'. One might notice a brief flash of resplendent burning azure eyes, wisps of fluttering reiatsu swirl around them and fade, a dense 'mist' of spiritual pressure form around their body; flickering. At this level, the 'Gravitational Pressure' of such an individual is increased by one level, or is reinforced to match the class level of Shio, whichever is highest.
- Assimilation (Rank 2)
To 'Assimilate' is to take in fully; comprehend, and master it as though it were your own. This is partially what this rank of her ability does, it grants her the ability to take in the physical form of others, including her 'Host', and have an effect upon them. This effect is, strictly speaking, only beneficial.
Explained more thoroughly, as though it were her own body and using 'Rapid Configuration', she absorbs the body of a hollow/arrancar into her own soul core by coming into contact with their reiatsu. Doing so puts the 'Host' into a stasis similar to her own gigai, but they remain conscious in an identical way to that she does whilst in this state.
Whilst in this state, the wounds of the individual cannot naturally heal, neither will they worsen; their body is in stasis, therefore they are incapable of using any techniques, the most they can do is determine events outside by using their own spiritual senses. But otherwise, the hollow/arrancar is considered to be in a suspended state.
To activate this part of her ability is 100 reiatsu per use, but there is no limit to how many times she can use it, or the number of hollows/arrancar she may absorb. Shio does not need to be merged with a hollow/arrancar beforehand to use this part of this ability, but they must be willing to enter. Once they enter, they cannot leave without permission.
All of this is a precursor to the second stage of her ability; 'Assimilation'. After a 'Host' has been absorbed, they are washed over by the potent reiatsu within her soul core. This has the primary function of restoring and reversing damage inflicted upon the mind, body and soul of the individual she has absorbed. It is unique in the fact that, whilst being healed in this manner, the 'Healing Expertise' for specifically this type of healing is treated as being increased by an amount equal to her 'Spiritual Pressure'.
If an individual is still actively afflicted by an ailment, this ailment will not continue to progress to a further stage due to the stasis; furthermore, if such an affliction could be healed is determined by a clash of this combined total, versus the 'Reiatsu Strength' of the one who inflicted the ailment, at the time the body or soul was afflicted.
Also, whilst merged with a 'Host' at this level, all fatigue is shared between the between the host body and her own; this effectively, and passively, halves the fatigue that the 'Host' may feel from physical activities and use of techniques, at the cost of sharing half the burden by using her own inanimate gigai as a spiritually-linked medium. This becomes limited to how much stamina she has, and if exertion reaches her own limit, this fatigue reduction no longer applies.
- Duality Soul Synthesis (Rank 1)
'Two halves of the same existence, we are complete; merged within sublimity.' This is the final stage of Amalgamation Synthesis. At this stage, two seperate souls, hollow and without, have formed a perfect bond with one another. It is within this perfect yet temporal bond that she awakens; her spiritual form.
Shio becomes a being comprised of the very essence of the 'Hosts' reiatsu, the wispy mist that enshrouds and flickers, like steam rising from a vent it takes the shape of her. And this being, made in all from naught but spiritual pressure, is complete with her own sentience.
Up to a short range of ten meters from the 'Host', Shio is able to manifest and unmanifest herself - her gigai, in spiritual pressure form - wherever she pleases. It is never a true manifestation, but more along the lines of a wispy after-image created in an instant from the lingering spiritual pressure in the atmosphere.
As a wispy after-image it does not remain long, but it is free to manifest without cost anywhere within the range. Furthermore, for the instant it is formed, it is solid, and is capable of; punching, kicking, choosing how to form its limbs, therefore piercing, as well as manifesting any of her own techniques from its location. Once more, for the purpose of this temporary physical manifestation, most of its combat statistics originate from 'Spiritual Pressure'.
This means that its offensive and defensive capabilities are determined by her own 'Spiritual Pressure', except for 'Speed', which is defined by the 'Speed' statistic of Shio herself. Also, it is capable of being destroyed, in doing so the replica will shatter like glass; only for its fragments to evaporate, like an ethereal mist. If this happens, it will be unable to materalize itself again for the remaining round.
In addition to reaching the complete stage of this technique, Shio has become so fine-tuned to the essence of hollows that she is now capable of replicating and manifesting 'Cero' in its most baseline, albeit destructive form. There are a few further restrictions for this; It must be trained for as any other technique, may only be trained after reaching 'Class 1', and she may only learn the basic 'Class 4' version.
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When resolving friendly fire, both Shio and the 'Host' are regarded as one entity, this is true and extends to both beneficial and harmful effects and/or techniques. Additionally, both gain the ability to communicate telepathically with one another; these effects are due to the symbiotic bond formed after merging.
Techniques that do not require a physical body or movement are available for Shio to use in this form, and they draw from her own reiatsu pool; movement and physical techniques may still be used by her 'Duality Soul Synthesis'. This technique as a whole is mutual and lasts until either joint entity wishes to seperate from the other.
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Shio "Mod Soul" Kyrou
Password 1 - Black Hole
Password 2 - Moon Pray
Type ☆ Support
Affiliation ☆ Espada
Rank ☆ Fracción
Self-Proclaimed 'Vasto Lorde' Hollow
50 Light / 50 Dark
Password 1 - Black Hole
Password 2 - Moon Pray
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Type ☆ Support
Affiliation ☆ Espada
Rank ☆ Fracción
Biological Record
Blood Type ★ Pill 'A' Negative
Physical Age ★ 23 y/o
Presumed Spiritual Age ★ 127 y/o
Gigai Height ★ 5'6"
Gigai Weight ★ 143 lbs.
Historical Record
To look into those brilliant eyes... is to see the iridescence of ones burning soul refracted; shining, whole yet shallow... hollow. And yet, to this one, whose fragile existence may be shattered, crushed beneath the weight of a goliath a universe size larger than themselves, it withstood. Within enduring, catching a glimpse into a purpose for oneself, distorted beyond what any other could possibly comprehend. How could they? They are not here, neither are they me.
Me... what is 'me'...?
I am insiginificant, I was discarded. I have nothing, I am small... so, so small. Continuance shred away piece by piece, under a raging tide of soothing pressure. I could burst, crack open in an instant. 'Afraid', that is how I should feel, but I do not. All I can feel is 'it', but cannot see 'it'. It feels... beautiful. Under a canopy of obscurity, like rays of light shining through to clarify my own mortality. Yes, I am alive.
Its presence will not acknowledge me, maybe it cannot even fathom me, I am too petty even within those many eyes; to its senses, I am pitiful. But that is okay. All that is 'me', all that I 'want', is to bask longer in your sunlight. Grasp its figure, perceive its shape. I cannot... its shape is ephemeral and shifting, but I can feel others.
Their shapes, twisted and decayed, steeped in ichor. Once whole, but no longer. Unable to 'see', I feel their presences fade, twist up from their mangled vessels, spiral into a dancing light like fireflies within mist... siphoned into one greater being, all remaining - naught but nihility. It is also, beautiful.
I am also 'alive', though peripheral. I am the shape of a sphere without luster, less of a gem without sheen, than a pebble. I am by my creators' accounts, objectively 'worthless'. But make no mistake. I am alive. To be alive, is to aspire, to struggle and grow. Then I must also survive; must also struggle; and must also aspire to become something greater. I 'see' nothing else greater. Then this is my 'wish'.
Allow me, to become you.
Inky twilight paints the skies of Hueco Mundo, the luminescent blight of the candle-light moon but the single and only reflection upon its canvas. How nostalgic it is to gaze upon, how comforting. I am meek, the sand is pale, my journey is long. My... journey - for just how long...?
I look down at my 'hands', I feel my form upon the pale sand; I 'breath'. Then, I reflect. Anaemic azure globes fixated upon the world around, and realize for the very first, I am awake.
Conscious in the grip of the endless, serpentine trail left behind me; as well as the endless expanse in front of me.
I 'slump' to the ground and I feel sadness, I feel incompletion. Is this how it feels to 'weep'? Yet I cannot produce tears. How I long to see it again, to 'feel' them again. This emotion, this 'yearning'... it is the second thing I have ever felt.
Please, don't go.
Personality Diagnostic
"I'm telling you, I'm a hollow god dammit! A real strong and scary one too! Oh...? Erhm, my mask...? I must have dropped it somewhere."
No matter how hard she is pressed about the topic, Shio will insist time and time again, that she is in fact, a hollow. In her exact words 'a real strong and scary one too' often refers to her own belief that she is a Vasto Lorde, reincarnate. The legimacy of such a claim is up for debate, but no matter what, she'll insist as such until her voice runs dry, or the opposition concedes. In either case, it's a topic best avoided altogether.
"Us hollows are just trying to live their own way, who cares if a few living folk or shinigami are killed or eaten anyways... seems the way of the world to me."
'Eat or be eaten' is a term that Shio understands and agrees with fundamentally, this does not mean she believes the weak have no place in the world either. Simply put, to her, much like in the eternal night world of Hueco Mundo, the strong have earned the right to live whilst the weak must strive to grow stronger, or perish. It's nothing personal. To her, everyone in the world fights for their own purpose, but without strength to back it up, such purpose is without meaning.
"Human world entertainment sure is the greatest! I love being able to watch this stuff. Hm, 'whoareyougetoutofmyhouse'? No. I don't think I will."
It goes without saying that Shio is a free-spirited individual, and cares very little for the rules, regulations or etiquitte of any society, human or otherwise. If you manage to earn her respect, however, she may give in to being a little more conscious about how she behaves, but only for individuals. Strangers or acquiantances, on the other hand, are fair game to her no matter who they think they may be.
"I really do like you though, so do me a favour. Don't die on me, okay?"
In spite of her nihilistic world view, Shio is genuinely capable of growing close to individuals given enough time. For these individuals, she would do anything for them, consequences or others be damned.
★ Likes
- Human World Entertainment
Varies greatly between music and action television, couldn't enjoy this before her senses were reawakened.
- Order and Society
Having some kind of structure is great for her, because they follow the rules, even if she doesn't.
- The Sky of Hueco Mundo
An endless expanse of night is somehow nostalgic to her.
- Battle
Whether it's a fight for survival or a brawl, it's a chance for her to grow.
- Companionship
That being said, always feels good to have someone watching your back.
★ Dislikes
- Gotei Thirteen
Deeply rooted in her abandonment, natural enemy of the hollows.
- "Mod Soul"
Being referred to as a 'mod soul' is synonymous with 'failure'.
- Arrogance
Acting smug because of a small victory deserves a smack in the jaw.
- Dishonesty
Say what you really believe in you sly bastard.
- Being Subordinate
I'll do it on my own time thank you very much, remember to ask, and 'please'.
Habits, Flaws and Fears
Anyone that has known Shio for a prolonged period of time would know that she 'Procrastinates' a lot, even when others might consider the matter to attend to more urgent. If it doesn't involve her, doesn't have the potential to become an issue of at least three times its size later, she abstains from action. Along that same trail of reason, she also has the tendency to 'Sleep in Peculiar Places', a result of her usually laid-back attitude. Finally, she is quite the talented vocalist, and will 'Hum Relaxing Tunes to Herself' when she believes nobody else is around to overhear. Beautiful tunes, one might add.
Her voice is quite mellow, soft on the ears, very pleasant to listen to. In stark contrast to her usual persona. However, she is unfortunately reluctant to use it often, 'Mute by Choice' is one way you could describe her. And, to elaborate on her attitude further, 'Imprudent', could be a fitting interpretation. This combination of traits can make her a very difficult person to get along with, or work with, at first - however sincere or lenient she may be.
On the other hand, if she takes a liking to you, she can be the exact opposite, very 'Emotionally Dependent'; or clingy, to put it another way. For these individuals in particular, she may just be willing to go a bit too far. Indeed, this could be a manifestation of her own ability sometimes, but there have been instances she has experienced such 'Joy from Anarchy', a thrill from causing chaos in itself. Not something she is ashamed of, either.
Which brings us to our final esoteric, the only thing which Shio, since her reawakenening, has known herself to fear most profoundly. It is not an object, neither is it a type of creature, it is much more abstract. It is a concept, etched into her soul, a humiliation that she could not tolerate no matter the cost.
Death at the hands of a Shinigami; her greatest fear... as it inevitably would become her most final regret.
Shio does not fear the cold embrace of oblivion itself, neither the Zanpakutō that would be used to end her life. It reaches deep, into the concept that death by a Shinigami's hand, as a 'hollow' that has not yet reached her full potential, would be much too great a humiliation to bear taking into the grave. To once again be a 'failure'.
Her goal is likewise a branch taken from the very same tree. Flourish as a 'hollow', regain that 'lost sensation' that she so sincerely perseveres upon was once her own. It is not 'power for powers sake' that Shio so desires, than to regain that very first feeling she felt; once in a mist of her dreams, what seemed so long ago by now.
To be connected, to feel complete once again. Everything, for us.
Physical Summary
Kitsune are a type of yōkai in traditional human world folklore. Shio Kyrou is a 'hollow' who models herself a form based on such a rendition, a version of the mythical creature in humanoid form. Truthfully told, she copied her Gigai's appearance from a popular franchise of human world entertainment.
Brilliant deep blue eyes, luminesce with the smouldering radiance of her own blue spirit fire. Matching mantle, taking the shape of a scarf, oscillating, mesmerising in the heavy winds of building rooftops. Perked ears adorned with white tuffets, resting atop a mess of short black hair.
These are the most striking features one could notice at a glance, her fair-skinned gigai is quite 'foxy', albeit with the aura of a ruffian about her. This all being said, Shio simply modeled her gigai from her doll form. And, her doll form, is a work of merchandise from aforementioned action series.
Birthplace, Current Residence and Memorable Figures
Birthplace is a complicated subject for Shio, the truthfully correct answer would be within 'Soul Society'. However, her birth, or 'rebirth' to her, did not take place until she gazed deep into reiatsu for the first time, and in doing so, finding a purpose for herself. This, she considers her true 'moment of birth'.
Her place of residence is as changing as the high wind. As a wanderer, Shio never stays in one place for too long. As an espada, her primary place of residence would have to be 'Las Noches'. That being said, as an individual without the true reiatsu signature of a hollow, she is more free to roam the human world whenever she wishes to.
There is a solitary memorable figure, existing only in the brief moment of conscious before her reawakening. "They perished without a name, just like many of our kind."
Fighting Style
Shio is an enabler, this can mean a variety of things, but first and foremost it conveys that she leans towards a supporting role in combat scenarios. This is not to say or indicate that she is at all averse to going on the offensive. On the contrary, it means that she is ever the opportunist, exploiting gaps in an opponents offensive/defensive strategy, all in order to create openings not just necessarily for herself, but also for her partner to take advantage of.
This can involve a multitude of tactics; creating distractions, putting pressure on an enemy which they cannot ignore, covering for gaps in her allies defenses, or providing the means for them to pose a much more significant threat in their own right. All of these will create instances that an enemy combatant will seemingly have an advantageous opening, only to have the tables turned on them, which becomes a disastrous mistake ready to be exploited.
Allies supported by Shio are able to fight much more aggressively, assuming she has them.
If not, then her strategy often involves remaining on the defensive. Whilst she will similarly be looking for openings to exploit, she will not be actively searching to create them. Instead she will be looking for routes to escape, evade, or keep her enemies at arms length. This is all in order to prolong the fight, and in doing so, potentially create the opportunity she needs to reverse the scenario in her own favor.
"Weave as one, welcome my presence into your midst and drink deep of my reiatsu. Twist it into a spire of vitality, and show them our true - complete - form."
This is the technique Shio refers to as, 'Hollow Synthesis'. It is when she joins 'herself' to another; a hollow or arrancar. Her true form - existing as no more than a small sphere - this technique is accomplished when a hollow (or arrancar) willingly welcomes her reiatsu into their own, placing her soul core physically in the gap that lays dormant where their Chain of Fate had once been; an empty void in their bodies, where Shio, in her soul pill form, coalesces all of her energy to merge with her new host.
Whilst in the 'Amalgamation Synthesis' state, Shio is unable to utilize any of her five senses, only 'feel' her surroundings; with 'Energy Sensory' and 'Instinct'. Furthermore, she is in stasis whilst performing this technique, meaning she cannot make any movements of her own; only the original host can now fully control their now combined body. For statistical purposes, all of her own physical stats and 'Senses' stat drop to a value of zero.
However, whilst joined in this way, the host benefits from their mutual synergy;
- Reiatsu Symmetry (Rank 7)
Shio and her 'Host' gain the ability to exchange reiatsu, this allows her to provide the 'Host' reiatsu from her own reiatsu pool, and vice versa. Amounts given and received must be stated in the originators and recipients posts; reiatsu may only be exchanged once per round. Once seperated, both characters split their remaining reiatsu evenly.
- Fireflies in Mist (Rank 6)
Transfering reiatsu to her 'Host' confers an additional benefit. In addition to the reiatsu gained, the 'Host' experiences a surge in spiritual energies. The recipient gains an increase to their 'Reiatsu Strength' equal to the reiatsu given, up to a maximum of four-hundred, or three times their 'Reiatsu Strength', whichever is lowest. This bonus lasts until being consumed by an ability with a reiatsu cost equal to, or larger than the associated reiatsu given; furthermore, this boost is considered a flat increase, seperate from any type advantages/disadvantages.
- Rapid Configuration (Rank 5)
At this level of ability, Shio has become accustomed to merging with new hosts - and has learned to do so efficiently. Upon activation of her technique, she no longer needs to be manually placed by another. Instead, her gigai is rapidly consumed and stored within her soul pill, and she is able to merge with a willing 'Host' immediately. This can be done simply by coming into contact with the reiatsu of the 'Host' by any means, and the transformation itself can happen at a comparable speed to Shunpo or Sonido; ten times her speed, it counts as a stepping technique. If her technique ends for any reason, she is expelled from her 'Host', then back into her gigai form.
- Shift: Takeover (Rank 4)
If the recipient 'Host' of her ability falls unconscious, Shio is able to assume control of their body for a short period of four posts. During this time, the 'Hosts' movements are mechanical; as reiatsu is being used to animate the body. Physical stats of the animated body remain the same, however she may only use her own techniques. Furthermore, the animated body relies on her own 'Instinct' and 'Energy Sensory' stats to determine its surroundings. This ability does not need to be immediately activated, but only once per time the 'Host' is unconscious.
Those with a lower 'Energy Sensory' stat than Shio are no longer able to determine her 'Host' and herself as seperate entities at this level; using spiritual sensing abilities. Visually, she is still discernible to those with keen eyes.
- Indistinguishable Anomaly (Rank 3)
Still incomplete, yet at this level, cracks begin to form on the surface of the 'Host'. One might notice a brief flash of resplendent burning azure eyes, wisps of fluttering reiatsu swirl around them and fade, a dense 'mist' of spiritual pressure form around their body; flickering. At this level, the 'Gravitational Pressure' of such an individual is increased by one level, or is reinforced to match the class level of Shio, whichever is highest.
- Assimilation (Rank 2)
To 'Assimilate' is to take in fully; comprehend, and master it as though it were your own. This is partially what this rank of her ability does, it grants her the ability to take in the physical form of others, including her 'Host', and have an effect upon them. This effect is, strictly speaking, only beneficial.
Explained more thoroughly, as though it were her own body and using 'Rapid Configuration', she absorbs the body of a hollow/arrancar into her own soul core by coming into contact with their reiatsu. Doing so puts the 'Host' into a stasis similar to her own gigai, but they remain conscious in an identical way to that she does whilst in this state.
Whilst in this state, the wounds of the individual cannot naturally heal, neither will they worsen; their body is in stasis, therefore they are incapable of using any techniques, the most they can do is determine events outside by using their own spiritual senses. But otherwise, the hollow/arrancar is considered to be in a suspended state.
To activate this part of her ability is 100 reiatsu per use, but there is no limit to how many times she can use it, or the number of hollows/arrancar she may absorb. Shio does not need to be merged with a hollow/arrancar beforehand to use this part of this ability, but they must be willing to enter. Once they enter, they cannot leave without permission.
All of this is a precursor to the second stage of her ability; 'Assimilation'. After a 'Host' has been absorbed, they are washed over by the potent reiatsu within her soul core. This has the primary function of restoring and reversing damage inflicted upon the mind, body and soul of the individual she has absorbed. It is unique in the fact that, whilst being healed in this manner, the 'Healing Expertise' for specifically this type of healing is treated as being increased by an amount equal to her 'Spiritual Pressure'.
If an individual is still actively afflicted by an ailment, this ailment will not continue to progress to a further stage due to the stasis; furthermore, if such an affliction could be healed is determined by a clash of this combined total, versus the 'Reiatsu Strength' of the one who inflicted the ailment, at the time the body or soul was afflicted.
Also, whilst merged with a 'Host' at this level, all fatigue is shared between the between the host body and her own; this effectively, and passively, halves the fatigue that the 'Host' may feel from physical activities and use of techniques, at the cost of sharing half the burden by using her own inanimate gigai as a spiritually-linked medium. This becomes limited to how much stamina she has, and if exertion reaches her own limit, this fatigue reduction no longer applies.
- Duality Soul Synthesis (Rank 1)
'Two halves of the same existence, we are complete; merged within sublimity.' This is the final stage of Amalgamation Synthesis. At this stage, two seperate souls, hollow and without, have formed a perfect bond with one another. It is within this perfect yet temporal bond that she awakens; her spiritual form.
Shio becomes a being comprised of the very essence of the 'Hosts' reiatsu, the wispy mist that enshrouds and flickers, like steam rising from a vent it takes the shape of her. And this being, made in all from naught but spiritual pressure, is complete with her own sentience.
Up to a short range of ten meters from the 'Host', Shio is able to manifest and unmanifest herself - her gigai, in spiritual pressure form - wherever she pleases. It is never a true manifestation, but more along the lines of a wispy after-image created in an instant from the lingering spiritual pressure in the atmosphere.
As a wispy after-image it does not remain long, but it is free to manifest without cost anywhere within the range. Furthermore, for the instant it is formed, it is solid, and is capable of; punching, kicking, choosing how to form its limbs, therefore piercing, as well as manifesting any of her own techniques from its location. Once more, for the purpose of this temporary physical manifestation, most of its combat statistics originate from 'Spiritual Pressure'.
This means that its offensive and defensive capabilities are determined by her own 'Spiritual Pressure', except for 'Speed', which is defined by the 'Speed' statistic of Shio herself. Also, it is capable of being destroyed, in doing so the replica will shatter like glass; only for its fragments to evaporate, like an ethereal mist. If this happens, it will be unable to materalize itself again for the remaining round.
In addition to reaching the complete stage of this technique, Shio has become so fine-tuned to the essence of hollows that she is now capable of replicating and manifesting 'Cero' in its most baseline, albeit destructive form. There are a few further restrictions for this; It must be trained for as any other technique, may only be trained after reaching 'Class 1', and she may only learn the basic 'Class 4' version.
When resolving friendly fire, both Shio and the 'Host' are regarded as one entity, this is true and extends to both beneficial and harmful effects and/or techniques. Additionally, both gain the ability to communicate telepathically with one another; these effects are due to the symbiotic bond formed after merging.
Techniques that do not require a physical body or movement are available for Shio to use in this form, and they draw from her own reiatsu pool; movement and physical techniques may still be used by her 'Duality Soul Synthesis'. This technique as a whole is mutual and lasts until either joint entity wishes to seperate from the other.
Blood Type ★ Pill 'A' Negative
Physical Age ★ 23 y/o
Presumed Spiritual Age ★ 127 y/o
Kitsune Doll Height ★ 1'2"
Gigai Height ★ 5'6"
Gigai Weight ★ 143 lbs.
Historical Record
To look into those brilliant eyes... is to see the iridescence of ones burning soul refracted; shining, whole yet shallow... hollow. And yet, to this one, whose fragile existence may be shattered, crushed beneath the weight of a goliath a universe size larger than themselves, it withstood. Within enduring, catching a glimpse into a purpose for oneself, distorted beyond what any other could possibly comprehend. How could they? They are not here, neither are they me.
Me... what is 'me'...?
I am insiginificant, I was discarded. I have nothing, I am small... so, so small. Continuance shred away piece by piece, under a raging tide of soothing pressure. I could burst, crack open in an instant. 'Afraid', that is how I should feel, but I do not. All I can feel is 'it', but cannot see 'it'. It feels... beautiful. Under a canopy of obscurity, like rays of light shining through to clarify my own mortality. Yes, I am alive.
Its presence will not acknowledge me, maybe it cannot even fathom me, I am too petty even within those many eyes; to its senses, I am pitiful. But that is okay. All that is 'me', all that I 'want', is to bask longer in your sunlight. Grasp its figure, perceive its shape. I cannot... its shape is ephemeral and shifting, but I can feel others.
Their shapes, twisted and decayed, steeped in ichor. Once whole, but no longer. Unable to 'see', I feel their presences fade, twist up from their mangled vessels, spiral into a dancing light like fireflies within mist... siphoned into one greater being, all remaining - naught but nihility. It is also, beautiful.
I am also 'alive', though peripheral. I am the shape of a sphere without luster, less of a gem without sheen, than a pebble. I am by my creators' accounts, objectively 'worthless'. But make no mistake. I am alive. To be alive, is to aspire, to struggle and grow. Then I must also survive; must also struggle; and must also aspire to become something greater. I 'see' nothing else greater. Then this is my 'wish'.
Allow me, to become you.
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Inky twilight paints the skies of Hueco Mundo, the luminescent blight of the candle-light moon but the single and only reflection upon its canvas. How nostalgic it is to gaze upon, how comforting. I am meek, the sand is pale, my journey is long. My... journey - for just how long...?
I look down at my 'hands', I feel my form upon the pale sand; I 'breath'. Then, I reflect. Anaemic azure globes fixated upon the world around, and realize for the very first, I am awake.
Conscious in the grip of the endless, serpentine trail left behind me; as well as the endless expanse in front of me.
I 'slump' to the ground and I feel sadness, I feel incompletion. Is this how it feels to 'weep'? Yet I cannot produce tears. How I long to see it again, to 'feel' them again. This emotion, this 'yearning'... it is the second thing I have ever felt.
Please, don't go.
Personality Diagnostic
"I'm telling you, I'm a hollow god dammit! A real strong and scary one too! Oh...? Erhm, my mask...? I must have dropped it somewhere."
No matter how hard she is pressed about the topic, Shio will insist time and time again, that she is in fact, a hollow. In her exact words 'a real strong and scary one too' often refers to her own belief that she is a Vasto Lorde, reincarnate. The legimacy of such a claim is up for debate, but no matter what, she'll insist as such until her voice runs dry, or the opposition concedes. In either case, it's a topic best avoided altogether.
"Us hollows are just trying to live their own way, who cares if a few living folk or shinigami are killed or eaten anyways... seems the way of the world to me."
'Eat or be eaten' is a term that Shio understands and agrees with fundamentally, this does not mean she believes the weak have no place in the world either. Simply put, to her, much like in the eternal night world of Hueco Mundo, the strong have earned the right to live whilst the weak must strive to grow stronger, or perish. It's nothing personal. To her, everyone in the world fights for their own purpose, but without strength to back it up, such purpose is without meaning.
"Human world entertainment sure is the greatest! I love being able to watch this stuff. Hm, 'whoareyougetoutofmyhouse'? No. I don't think I will."
It goes without saying that Shio is a free-spirited individual, and cares very little for the rules, regulations or etiquitte of any society, human or otherwise. If you manage to earn her respect, however, she may give in to being a little more conscious about how she behaves, but only for individuals. Strangers or acquiantances, on the other hand, are fair game to her no matter who they think they may be.
"I really do like you though, so do me a favour. Don't die on me, okay?"
In spite of her nihilistic world view, Shio is genuinely capable of growing close to individuals given enough time. For these individuals, she would do anything for them, consequences or others be damned.
★ Likes
- Human World Entertainment
Varies greatly between music and action television, couldn't enjoy this before her senses were reawakened.
- Order and Society
Having some kind of structure is great for her, because they follow the rules, even if she doesn't.
- The Sky of Hueco Mundo
An endless expanse of night is somehow nostalgic to her.
- Battle
Whether it's a fight for survival or a brawl, it's a chance for her to grow.
- Companionship
That being said, always feels good to have someone watching your back.
★ Dislikes
- Gotei Thirteen
Deeply rooted in her abandonment, natural enemy of the hollows.
- "Mod Soul"
Being referred to as a 'mod soul' is synonymous with 'failure'.
- Arrogance
Acting smug because of a small victory deserves a smack in the jaw.
- Dishonesty
Say what you really believe in you sly bastard.
- Being Subordinate
I'll do it on my own time thank you very much, remember to ask, and 'please'.
Habits, Flaws and Fears
Anyone that has known Shio for a prolonged period of time would know that she 'Procrastinates' a lot, even when others might consider the matter to attend to more urgent. If it doesn't involve her, doesn't have the potential to become an issue of at least three times its size later, she abstains from action. Along that same trail of reason, she also has the tendency to 'Sleep in Peculiar Places', a result of her usually laid-back attitude. Finally, she is quite the talented vocalist, and will 'Hum Relaxing Tunes to Herself' when she believes nobody else is around to overhear. Beautiful tunes, one might add.
Her voice is quite mellow, soft on the ears, very pleasant to listen to. In stark contrast to her usual persona. However, she is unfortunately reluctant to use it often, 'Mute by Choice' is one way you could describe her. And, to elaborate on her attitude further, 'Imprudent', could be a fitting interpretation. This combination of traits can make her a very difficult person to get along with, or work with, at first - however sincere or lenient she may be.
On the other hand, if she takes a liking to you, she can be the exact opposite, very 'Emotionally Dependent'; or clingy, to put it another way. For these individuals in particular, she may just be willing to go a bit too far. Indeed, this could be a manifestation of her own ability sometimes, but there have been instances she has experienced such 'Joy from Anarchy', a thrill from causing chaos in itself. Not something she is ashamed of, either.
Which brings us to our final esoteric, the only thing which Shio, since her reawakenening, has known herself to fear most profoundly. It is not an object, neither is it a type of creature, it is much more abstract. It is a concept, etched into her soul, a humiliation that she could not tolerate no matter the cost.
Death at the hands of a Shinigami; her greatest fear... as it inevitably would become her most final regret.
Shio does not fear the cold embrace of oblivion itself, neither the Zanpakutō that would be used to end her life. It reaches deep, into the concept that death by a Shinigami's hand, as a 'hollow' that has not yet reached her full potential, would be much too great a humiliation to bear taking into the grave. To once again be a 'failure'.
Her goal is likewise a branch taken from the very same tree. Flourish as a 'hollow', regain that 'lost sensation' that she so sincerely perseveres upon was once her own. It is not 'power for powers sake' that Shio so desires, than to regain that very first feeling she felt; once in a mist of her dreams, what seemed so long ago by now.
To be connected, to feel complete once again. Everything, for us.
Physical Summary
Kitsune are a type of yōkai in traditional human world folklore. Shio Kyrou is a 'hollow' who models herself a form based on such a rendition, a version of the mythical creature in humanoid form. Truthfully told, she copied her Gigai's appearance from a popular franchise of human world entertainment.
Brilliant deep blue eyes, luminesce with the smouldering radiance of her own blue spirit fire. Matching mantle, taking the shape of a scarf, oscillating, mesmerising in the heavy winds of building rooftops. Perked ears adorned with white tuffets, resting atop a mess of short black hair.
These are the most striking features one could notice at a glance, her fair-skinned gigai is quite 'foxy', albeit with the aura of a ruffian about her. This all being said, Shio simply modeled her gigai from her doll form. And, her doll form, is a work of merchandise from aforementioned action series.
Birthplace, Current Residence and Memorable Figures
Birthplace is a complicated subject for Shio, the truthfully correct answer would be within 'Soul Society'. However, her birth, or 'rebirth' to her, did not take place until she gazed deep into reiatsu for the first time, and in doing so, finding a purpose for herself. This, she considers her true 'moment of birth'.
Her place of residence is as changing as the high wind. As a wanderer, Shio never stays in one place for too long. As an espada, her primary place of residence would have to be 'Las Noches'. That being said, as an individual without the true reiatsu signature of a hollow, she is more free to roam the human world whenever she wishes to.
There is a solitary memorable figure, existing only in the brief moment of conscious before her reawakening. "They perished without a name, just like many of our kind."
Fighting Style
Shio is an enabler, this can mean a variety of things, but first and foremost it conveys that she leans towards a supporting role in combat scenarios. This is not to say or indicate that she is at all averse to going on the offensive. On the contrary, it means that she is ever the opportunist, exploiting gaps in an opponents offensive/defensive strategy, all in order to create openings not just necessarily for herself, but also for her partner to take advantage of.
This can involve a multitude of tactics; creating distractions, putting pressure on an enemy which they cannot ignore, covering for gaps in her allies defenses, or providing the means for them to pose a much more significant threat in their own right. All of these will create instances that an enemy combatant will seemingly have an advantageous opening, only to have the tables turned on them, which becomes a disastrous mistake ready to be exploited.
Allies supported by Shio are able to fight much more aggressively, assuming she has them.
If not, then her strategy often involves remaining on the defensive. Whilst she will similarly be looking for openings to exploit, she will not be actively searching to create them. Instead she will be looking for routes to escape, evade, or keep her enemies at arms length. This is all in order to prolong the fight, and in doing so, potentially create the opportunity she needs to reverse the scenario in her own favor.
Technique
"Amalgamation Synthesis"
"Amalgamation Synthesis"
"Weave as one, welcome my presence into your midst and drink deep of my reiatsu. Twist it into a spire of vitality, and show them our true - complete - form."
This is the technique Shio refers to as, 'Hollow Synthesis'. It is when she joins 'herself' to another; a hollow or arrancar. Her true form - existing as no more than a small sphere - this technique is accomplished when a hollow (or arrancar) willingly welcomes her reiatsu into their own, placing her soul core physically in the gap that lays dormant where their Chain of Fate had once been; an empty void in their bodies, where Shio, in her soul pill form, coalesces all of her energy to merge with her new host.
Whilst in the 'Amalgamation Synthesis' state, Shio is unable to utilize any of her five senses, only 'feel' her surroundings; with 'Energy Sensory' and 'Instinct'. Furthermore, she is in stasis whilst performing this technique, meaning she cannot make any movements of her own; only the original host can now fully control their now combined body. For statistical purposes, all of her own physical stats and 'Senses' stat drop to a value of zero.
However, whilst joined in this way, the host benefits from their mutual synergy;
- Reiatsu Symmetry (Rank 7)
Shio and her 'Host' gain the ability to exchange reiatsu, this allows her to provide the 'Host' reiatsu from her own reiatsu pool, and vice versa. Amounts given and received must be stated in the originators and recipients posts; reiatsu may only be exchanged once per round. Once seperated, both characters split their remaining reiatsu evenly.
- Fireflies in Mist (Rank 6)
Transfering reiatsu to her 'Host' confers an additional benefit. In addition to the reiatsu gained, the 'Host' experiences a surge in spiritual energies. The recipient gains an increase to their 'Reiatsu Strength' equal to the reiatsu given, up to a maximum of four-hundred, or three times their 'Reiatsu Strength', whichever is lowest. This bonus lasts until being consumed by an ability with a reiatsu cost equal to, or larger than the associated reiatsu given; furthermore, this boost is considered a flat increase, seperate from any type advantages/disadvantages.
- Rapid Configuration (Rank 5)
At this level of ability, Shio has become accustomed to merging with new hosts - and has learned to do so efficiently. Upon activation of her technique, she no longer needs to be manually placed by another. Instead, her gigai is rapidly consumed and stored within her soul pill, and she is able to merge with a willing 'Host' immediately. This can be done simply by coming into contact with the reiatsu of the 'Host' by any means, and the transformation itself can happen at a comparable speed to Shunpo or Sonido; ten times her speed, it counts as a stepping technique. If her technique ends for any reason, she is expelled from her 'Host', then back into her gigai form.
- Shift: Takeover (Rank 4)
If the recipient 'Host' of her ability falls unconscious, Shio is able to assume control of their body for a short period of four posts. During this time, the 'Hosts' movements are mechanical; as reiatsu is being used to animate the body. Physical stats of the animated body remain the same, however she may only use her own techniques. Furthermore, the animated body relies on her own 'Instinct' and 'Energy Sensory' stats to determine its surroundings. This ability does not need to be immediately activated, but only once per time the 'Host' is unconscious.
Those with a lower 'Energy Sensory' stat than Shio are no longer able to determine her 'Host' and herself as seperate entities at this level; using spiritual sensing abilities. Visually, she is still discernible to those with keen eyes.
- Indistinguishable Anomaly (Rank 3)
Still incomplete, yet at this level, cracks begin to form on the surface of the 'Host'. One might notice a brief flash of resplendent burning azure eyes, wisps of fluttering reiatsu swirl around them and fade, a dense 'mist' of spiritual pressure form around their body; flickering. At this level, the 'Gravitational Pressure' of such an individual is increased by one level, or is reinforced to match the class level of Shio, whichever is highest.
- Assimilation (Rank 2)
To 'Assimilate' is to take in fully; comprehend, and master it as though it were your own. This is partially what this rank of her ability does, it grants her the ability to take in the physical form of others, including her 'Host', and have an effect upon them. This effect is, strictly speaking, only beneficial.
Explained more thoroughly, as though it were her own body and using 'Rapid Configuration', she absorbs the body of a hollow/arrancar into her own soul core by coming into contact with their reiatsu. Doing so puts the 'Host' into a stasis similar to her own gigai, but they remain conscious in an identical way to that she does whilst in this state.
Whilst in this state, the wounds of the individual cannot naturally heal, neither will they worsen; their body is in stasis, therefore they are incapable of using any techniques, the most they can do is determine events outside by using their own spiritual senses. But otherwise, the hollow/arrancar is considered to be in a suspended state.
To activate this part of her ability is 100 reiatsu per use, but there is no limit to how many times she can use it, or the number of hollows/arrancar she may absorb. Shio does not need to be merged with a hollow/arrancar beforehand to use this part of this ability, but they must be willing to enter. Once they enter, they cannot leave without permission.
All of this is a precursor to the second stage of her ability; 'Assimilation'. After a 'Host' has been absorbed, they are washed over by the potent reiatsu within her soul core. This has the primary function of restoring and reversing damage inflicted upon the mind, body and soul of the individual she has absorbed. It is unique in the fact that, whilst being healed in this manner, the 'Healing Expertise' for specifically this type of healing is treated as being increased by an amount equal to her 'Spiritual Pressure'.
If an individual is still actively afflicted by an ailment, this ailment will not continue to progress to a further stage due to the stasis; furthermore, if such an affliction could be healed is determined by a clash of this combined total, versus the 'Reiatsu Strength' of the one who inflicted the ailment, at the time the body or soul was afflicted.
Also, whilst merged with a 'Host' at this level, all fatigue is shared between the between the host body and her own; this effectively, and passively, halves the fatigue that the 'Host' may feel from physical activities and use of techniques, at the cost of sharing half the burden by using her own inanimate gigai as a spiritually-linked medium. This becomes limited to how much stamina she has, and if exertion reaches her own limit, this fatigue reduction no longer applies.
- Duality Soul Synthesis (Rank 1)
'Two halves of the same existence, we are complete; merged within sublimity.' This is the final stage of Amalgamation Synthesis. At this stage, two seperate souls, hollow and without, have formed a perfect bond with one another. It is within this perfect yet temporal bond that she awakens; her spiritual form.
Shio becomes a being comprised of the very essence of the 'Hosts' reiatsu, the wispy mist that enshrouds and flickers, like steam rising from a vent it takes the shape of her. And this being, made in all from naught but spiritual pressure, is complete with her own sentience.
Up to a short range of ten meters from the 'Host', Shio is able to manifest and unmanifest herself - her gigai, in spiritual pressure form - wherever she pleases. It is never a true manifestation, but more along the lines of a wispy after-image created in an instant from the lingering spiritual pressure in the atmosphere.
As a wispy after-image it does not remain long, but it is free to manifest without cost anywhere within the range. Furthermore, for the instant it is formed, it is solid, and is capable of; punching, kicking, choosing how to form its limbs, therefore piercing, as well as manifesting any of her own techniques from its location. Once more, for the purpose of this temporary physical manifestation, most of its combat statistics originate from 'Spiritual Pressure'.
This means that its offensive and defensive capabilities are determined by her own 'Spiritual Pressure', except for 'Speed', which is defined by the 'Speed' statistic of Shio herself. Also, it is capable of being destroyed, in doing so the replica will shatter like glass; only for its fragments to evaporate, like an ethereal mist. If this happens, it will be unable to materalize itself again for the remaining round.
In addition to reaching the complete stage of this technique, Shio has become so fine-tuned to the essence of hollows that she is now capable of replicating and manifesting 'Cero' in its most baseline, albeit destructive form. There are a few further restrictions for this; It must be trained for as any other technique, may only be trained after reaching 'Class 1', and she may only learn the basic 'Class 4' version.
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When resolving friendly fire, both Shio and the 'Host' are regarded as one entity, this is true and extends to both beneficial and harmful effects and/or techniques. Additionally, both gain the ability to communicate telepathically with one another; these effects are due to the symbiotic bond formed after merging.
Techniques that do not require a physical body or movement are available for Shio to use in this form, and they draw from her own reiatsu pool; movement and physical techniques may still be used by her 'Duality Soul Synthesis'. This technique as a whole is mutual and lasts until either joint entity wishes to seperate from the other.
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