[Shrahm & Deul Rlakda]

Who can love a man if he cannot love himself? So, chin up, little cactus! For a jolly old fungus is more attractive than a miserable one, even if it’s just ever so slightly!!

--  Kamaal ‘ShRaham’ Rlakda

The fifth child of the former Leader of the Rlakda Family, Shrahm is now the only living member of the main branch of the family. Being assigned as the heir to the Family Throne, Shrahm is keen to do whatever job is thrown at him to prove his worth. And so, when Shrahm found an invitation to take part in a foreign tournament in his aunt’s room, he did not hesitate to make the choice to accept it. . . Through perhaps, his motifs might be a little more personal than he lets off.

Backstory

The Rlakda family is one of the oldest families in Tenshina, a group of Islands in the Eastern part of Heaven. The Rlakda have always been close to the God of Tenshina as the ‘face’ of the Kingdom; in other words, being the Foreign Minister of Tenshina throughout generations. Ever since the Kingdom has opened its boarders to the outside world after a long decade of isolation, the Family has been busier than ever, trying to aid the Kingdom catch up to the other part of the world and regain its former glory once more.

Shrahm was born as the fifth child of the former Leader of the Rlakda Family, and the member of the main branch of the family. However, the family is currently run by Shrahm’s far-off aunt, as Shrahm’s parents and siblings were all killed during battle a decade ago, and have not shown their soul ever since. 

Relationship with Deul

KuaDeul ‘Zuhlhma’ Rlakda (Deul) is Shrahm's far-off cousin and current brother (on paper). Shrahm refers to Deul as the noisy and stone-headed one in his aunt’s side of the family, and is the very few people Shrahm talks ill of in front of and behind their back. He often bickers about how Deul keeps on lecturing him and thinks he can’t do anything. Shrahm refuses to ask Deul for favors no matter what, saying he’ll get the wrong idea and also refuses to call Deul his actual brother in front of him (though he does call him so when he’s not around).

However, despite always whining about Deul, he does get angry when anyone else badmouths him too much (but will agree with them if it’s reasonable).  

Personality

Flirtatious, optimistic, empathetic, flexible, self-conscious 

Shrahm comes off as the stereotypical, flirtatious and easy-going son of any rich family. Believing people to be the most valuable asset, he tries to get intimate with anyone and acts as if he is living in the moment, not looking back at the past. Shrahm is also very empathetic and good at reading people’s emotions. He does not shy away from changing his opinions depending on what others say, prioritizing believing the person in front of him, rather than a nameless mob.

However, his empathetic side also has the negative effect of making him extremely self-conscious. He unconsciously always thinks about his status and how his actions present him, which leads to him being slow to react to things when things are not going according to his set-out plan. Though his optimism is not a complete lie, he also makes the conscious decision to think and act in this way, as he does not want to ruin the reputation of himself and his family. He is so used to giving answers he thinks others want to hear and making himself believe that’s what he wants as well, he sometimes has trouble verbalizing his own, actual thoughts.  

There are many ways to make someone lose their ‘face’,  and one is asking such disrespectful questions. . . As you seem to be attempting to just now, you heedless, reprehensible swine.

-- KuaDeul ‘Zuhlhma’ Rlakda

Deul is the second child of the current Head of the Rlakda Family. Despite being a member of the branching families, his mother was promoted to Head of the family after most of the members of the main branch were killed in battle. Deul takes his job seriously and expects everyone else to do the same—Especially his cousin and current brother, Shrahm. And so, when Shrahm decided to run off to once again stick his head into business that isn’t his, Deul ran off to stop him without thinking. Deul is here to stop the next heir to the Family Throne from humiliating his ‘face’ once again . . .And perhaps, for some personal reasons too. 

Backstory

The Rlakda family is one of the oldest families in Tenshina, a group of Islands in the Eastern part of Heaven. The Rlakda have always been close to the God of Tenshina as the ‘face’ of the Kingdom; in other words, being the Foreign Minister of Tenshina throughout generations. Ever since the Kingdom has opened its boarders to the outside world after a long decade of isolation, the Family has been busier than ever, trying to aid the Kingdom catch up to the other part of the world and regain its former glory once more.

Deul is the second child of the current Head of the Rlakda Family. Despite being a member of the branching families, his mother was promoted to Head of the family after most of the members of the main branch were killed in battle. The Family has adopted their only living member, Shrahm into their side of the family, and plans to give the Family Throne back to him once he is ready.

Relationship with Deul

Kamaal ‘ShRaham’ Rlakda (Shrahm) is Deul's far-off cousin and current brother (on paper). Deul sees Shrahm as the childish and self-centered child and this really shows in his attitude. His words towards Shrahm are often sharp and he tries to lecture Shrahm every chance he gets. Deul does not appreciate Shrahm getting into trouble ever chance he gets, and doesn’t understand why Shrahm won’t just ‘grow up’. He refuses to listen to any of Shrahm’s arguments against him, saying they are always just meaningless, petty excuses.

Deul strongly suggests that Shrahm as his ‘younger brother’, as technically, he is. However, he seems to have an idea for why Shrahm refuses to call Deul his brother, so it is the one thing he doesn’t argue with Shrahm against. 

Personality

Serious, responsible, hot-blooded, critical, honest

Deul acts as a serious and responsible individual. Harsh to both himself and others, Deul prioritizes following rules, doing what is deemed ‘right’ by society, and does not hide his contempt against those who neglect either. He prioritizes following the rules and has a systematic rule for almost everything —He will not let others ruin his job nor daily routine, making him the only one in his family who can reject the pleas of others. 

However, Deul is also a very hot-blooded person who is easily riled up. He moves before thinking and is very straightforward in the way he thinks and acts. He cannot understand why people would do the ‘wrong’ thing like lie and break rules, so he has trouble empathizing with others, which often leads to him unintentionally hurting them. His systematic actions are his attempt to fix this, as he sees both these aspects as highly negative (as it disturbs the order of society). He is terrible at lying, and as he cannot read emotions, he would rather people be honest with him as well; or more, he won’t be able to understand them unless they are.