Inu

Overview

Kiba's only friend, prior to meeting Tsuki. He's an Aberrant as well, and aware of Kiba's secret. Along with being Kiba's only friend, Inu has also become a bit of a brother-figure in his life, and is rather protective of him.

They both live under the guardianship of the principal, and Inu isn't afraid to let the man know when he thinks he's stepped over the line where Kiba's concerned. (Perceived grievances mostly involve being too punishing or not treating the boy with enough humanity.) The relationship between the three of them is sometimes tense. With Kiba's situation necessitating more attention, Inu can't help but feel the other boy is being favored, despite knowing that the attention mostly comes in the form of scrutiny.

Inu is well-adjusted. He has his own small friend group, and even holds down a part-time job at an ice cream parlor in town. He keeps in contact with his biological family, and occasionally visits them.

Appearance

Personality and Behavior

He's an easygoing extrovert with a tendency to tease and brother those who make it into his circle of friends.

Smarter than he looks. After Dr. H and Suru, he's likely the most informed on matters related to Aberrants and the Veil. Unlike Dr. H, he has no problem sharing the information he has to offer.

He tries to do right and what he thinks is best for others. However, he's not always considerate of others' wants and feelings in the process, acting as if he knows better than them or even underestimating them. When danger arises, he acts such a way with Tsuki, attempting to turn her from danger and keep her from getting too involved, as she's only a small normal girl. Inu is often left to be the responsible, sensible one of the group, but at least he's not entirely alone.

Background

After Inu transformed for the first time, his mother had a hard time handling his special needs. Some time later, she came into contact with Dr. H, and agreed to leave Inu in her care.
The transition was rough and certainly left its mark, but so far, he's come out okay. He understands his mother's decision, especially not knowing how to care for or otherwise handle the new situation. She visits often, along with his little sister, and the three maintain a good relationship.

Having grown up in the care of Dr. H, Inu displays excellent control over his Aberrant form and powers.

Aberrant and Abilities

Form
Inu's Aberrant form is classified as Kerberos, a multi-faced dog-shaped beast.
When he was younger, his Aberrant form and human form were of similar size, but the difference has grown as he's gotten older.

Hellfire
He has access to some fire abilities, seemingly "hellfire." This is indistinguishable from normal fire at this time, in all ways but their color: purple.

Heightened Senses
Particularly smell and hearing. This is typical for canid Aberrants.

ESP/Precognition/Scent of Death
Has latent "extrasensory perception," and can literally smell danger. The greater the danger, the stronger the smell, the strongest being the scent of certain death. It can be paralyzing, and keep him from approaching a situation altogether. The only thing that can override it at times is his protective instinct, knowing someone he loves is in danger.
While useful, he's not proud of his tendency to turn tail, and has been trying to train out his flight response, against Dr. H's advice.

Weaknesses
He's colorblind, and has overall poor eyesight, partially attributed to polycoria. Bright lights are blinding, and combined with his other heightened senses, he can suffer sensory overload. He hides it well, not for lack of trying.

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