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Character: Howard Link
Series: D.Gray-man
Age: 19
Canon: At it's most basic, D.Gray-man is about a contest of power-ups between the good guys and bad guys: the Exorcists of the Black Order and the Millennium Earl respectively. In the imaginary end-of-the-19th-century, the world is about to be consumed by darkness if the Exorcists aren't able to collect all the pieces of a mysterious ancient holy weapon called Innocence and gather an army strong enough the stop the Earl and his Akuma. However, gathering Innocence and finding people capable of using it takes a lot of resources. And saving the world, as it turns out, involves a lot of bureaucracy.
Unfortunately, Allen Walker, the resident Jesus McGodmode of the Black Order, has recently gotten the attention of Central (the highest level of administration in the Order). Because Central suspects there's a connection between Allen and the Millennium Earl, Howard Link has been assigned to stalk and observe him. Day and night. Sleeping, waking, eating... there is nothing too insignificant about Allen for Link to notice... That's to be expected, seeing as he is a NINJA of the Vatican. He is part of an elite unit of assassins called "Crow" kept by Central. However, his official title is "Inspector Howard Link" and, as his title suggests, he is very much an intellectual. A serious, stony-faced young man, he commands himself with the utmost dignity and respect for authority, going as far as to salute first thing upon waking up in the morning. In his interactions with others he tends towards officialness, doing everything with a stiff and impersonal attitude. While he isn't the type to be rude, he will often be quite frank with the facts that he thinks people should be aware of. As an aside, Link's hobbies and interests include memorization, rules, and baking. Yes, baking. He's got a sweet tooth.
Sample:
My name is Inspector Howard Link. I am here on official business on behalf of the Central Administration of the Black Order. It has come to our attention that a number of our agents are being held here on suspicion of murder. We have reason to believe these accusations are false, so I have come to investigate. As this place is normally outside the jurisdiction of the Vatican, I would not find it surprising if you were not expecting the inquisition. Nobody expects the inquisition...if they have done nothing wrong.
And yet I see a welcoming party has been arranged. While I would thank you for the hospitality, it is clear that I must remain suspicious of your motives, as you have yet to display an air of trustworthiness or professionalism. For example, most would not consider a gorilla costume appropriate attire for meeting an official. I would ask you to please consider your next actions carefully. ...Yes, I am speaking of the actions you will take after the party. If you are worried that I will let your efforts in preparation go to waste, do not fear. For the moment I will stay, since it is only common courtesy for a guest to humor his host. However, keep in mind that I am not here to dress up or play games, I am here for business. This cake I baked was in anticipation of a cooperative working relationship and nothing else.
I said 'and nothing else'! It seems you are having some trouble grasping the concept of keeping a relationship professional. Wooing me will not make your position any less precarious. There are no rules of etiquette that describe your current courtship practices, and know that in making steps up as you go along you are likely to offend someone. Namely me. It would be in your interests to take a more neutral and efficient position. I believe I have made myself clear on this and I will resort to defensive measures if they're required. As your efforts have been firmly rebuked, please do not seek farther intimate relations with me.
--I must insist that you keep your appendages to yourself! Your attentions are unwelcome! If this polite refusal is not enough to dissuade you, rest assured of the fact that I am capable of taking a decidedly more violent tone. If this is what you were intending from the beginning then I will take my leave of this affair.
Please, I have no interest in your rack. Attempting to molest--and now to bribe--an official of Central is unacceptable. I refuse! There are plenty of racks available to me should I wish to bake. We will return to this matter in a more formal setting!
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93.3% | 54 In | 4 Out
Series: D.Gray-man
Age: 19
Canon: At it's most basic, D.Gray-man is about a contest of power-ups between the good guys and bad guys: the Exorcists of the Black Order and the Millennium Earl respectively. In the imaginary end-of-the-19th-century, the world is about to be consumed by darkness if the Exorcists aren't able to collect all the pieces of a mysterious ancient holy weapon called Innocence and gather an army strong enough the stop the Earl and his Akuma. However, gathering Innocence and finding people capable of using it takes a lot of resources. And saving the world, as it turns out, involves a lot of bureaucracy.
Unfortunately, Allen Walker, the resident Jesus McGodmode of the Black Order, has recently gotten the attention of Central (the highest level of administration in the Order). Because Central suspects there's a connection between Allen and the Millennium Earl, Howard Link has been assigned to stalk and observe him. Day and night. Sleeping, waking, eating... there is nothing too insignificant about Allen for Link to notice... That's to be expected, seeing as he is a NINJA of the Vatican. He is part of an elite unit of assassins called "Crow" kept by Central. However, his official title is "Inspector Howard Link" and, as his title suggests, he is very much an intellectual. A serious, stony-faced young man, he commands himself with the utmost dignity and respect for authority, going as far as to salute first thing upon waking up in the morning. In his interactions with others he tends towards officialness, doing everything with a stiff and impersonal attitude. While he isn't the type to be rude, he will often be quite frank with the facts that he thinks people should be aware of. As an aside, Link's hobbies and interests include memorization, rules, and baking. Yes, baking. He's got a sweet tooth.
Sample:
My name is Inspector Howard Link. I am here on official business on behalf of the Central Administration of the Black Order. It has come to our attention that a number of our agents are being held here on suspicion of murder. We have reason to believe these accusations are false, so I have come to investigate. As this place is normally outside the jurisdiction of the Vatican, I would not find it surprising if you were not expecting the inquisition. Nobody expects the inquisition...if they have done nothing wrong.
And yet I see a welcoming party has been arranged. While I would thank you for the hospitality, it is clear that I must remain suspicious of your motives, as you have yet to display an air of trustworthiness or professionalism. For example, most would not consider a gorilla costume appropriate attire for meeting an official. I would ask you to please consider your next actions carefully. ...Yes, I am speaking of the actions you will take after the party. If you are worried that I will let your efforts in preparation go to waste, do not fear. For the moment I will stay, since it is only common courtesy for a guest to humor his host. However, keep in mind that I am not here to dress up or play games, I am here for business. This cake I baked was in anticipation of a cooperative working relationship and nothing else.
I said 'and nothing else'! It seems you are having some trouble grasping the concept of keeping a relationship professional. Wooing me will not make your position any less precarious. There are no rules of etiquette that describe your current courtship practices, and know that in making steps up as you go along you are likely to offend someone. Namely me. It would be in your interests to take a more neutral and efficient position. I believe I have made myself clear on this and I will resort to defensive measures if they're required. As your efforts have been firmly rebuked, please do not seek farther intimate relations with me.
--I must insist that you keep your appendages to yourself! Your attentions are unwelcome! If this polite refusal is not enough to dissuade you, rest assured of the fact that I am capable of taking a decidedly more violent tone. If this is what you were intending from the beginning then I will take my leave of this affair.
Please, I have no interest in your rack. Attempting to molest--and now to bribe--an official of Central is unacceptable. I refuse! There are plenty of racks available to me should I wish to bake. We will return to this matter in a more formal setting!
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93.3% | 54 In | 4 Out
