Ciel Phantomhive

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IC:

Character name: Ciel Phantomhive
Fandom: Kuroshitsuji
Timeline: After the Circus ark
Age: 13
~*Magical*~ abilities and strengths: Magical? HAH. Nothing magical about this kid without his butler. Other than being a class A brat and a decent manipulator, nothing special.
How would they use their abilities?: Ciel will be using his 'abilities' to make it. Probably get all fussy, and barely make a dime. SORRY KURO-CANON EARTH. YOU'RE BONED.
Appearance: A young, short lad at the age of 13. His depicted to have a silver-blue head of well groomed hair and pristine skin. He's been able to pass off as a female due to his inherently pretty features. Ciel also wears an eyepatch over his right eye to hide the contract forged by Sebastian. He's a well-dressed little rich kid. Let's do this, Thor.
Background/Personality:

Hah, the best question is where do we begin to describe this kid's personality? Just a note, I'll be stealing a few particularly well written lines from my vatheon application. Words are mine, I swear. <3

I guess we start from the beginning. Ciel Phantomhive was born to Vincent and Rachel Phantomhive, a wealthy family in the Victorian era. Flashbacks have shown the boy to smile brightly, with honest and pure eyes--not so the case now. He lived a happy, carefree life until he reached the age of 10 years old, when everything went downhill. On his tenth birthday, Ciel's parents and family dog were murdered, his home set ablaze, and he was kidnapped and sold off to the occult as a slave. He spent a month in this capture, being abused in every possible manner.

On the day he was to be sacrificed, Ciel's rage and inner turmoil summoned a vicious demon, whom he immediately signs a contract with. His soul for the demon's service. One by one, his attackers were swiftly killed, and eventually, Ciel and his new employee leave that wretched place and begin the journey home. He tells the demon to never betray him and never leave his side.

Ciel orders the demon to take the form of a humble butler, and even gives him the name of Sebastian, the name of the family dog. If that doesn't key someone in to his personality... The Phantomhive home is rebuilt, down to every little detail, and Ciel takes over as the Phantomhive heir, taking the title of 'Earl' and 'Queen's Watchdog'. Three additional servants are hired, Bard, Finnian, and MeiLing.

Welp, that's the backstory of the series. Now, we get into the meat and potatoes of this app!

Due to these horrible events, Ciel Phantomhive ... is warped. And he has every reason to be, really! The thing to understand most about Ciel is that nearly everything he does... it's all in the name of revenge. Revenge for his parent's murder, revenge for the brutalities he faced during his month-long capture, ...etc. Keeping this in mind will make him much more understandable.

I really don't want to give a full synopsis of the manga, as it is long and confusing. But the important parts are... well... important to note, as many of them have a very big part in Ciel's ever confusing personality. I think the first important thing to hit is the Jack the Ripper arc. Ciel is called upon to investigate a rather disgusting set of murders--basically, women having their reproductive organs removed. During the main arc of this investigation, Ciel comes to find that his Aunt, Angelina Durless (better known as Madame Red) is behind the lot of the murders. But it's not just her. The Shinigami, Grell, is in cohorts with Madame Red. Grell runs Madame Red through the chest with his Shinigami weapon when she refuses to kill Ciel, killing her.

Enraged, Ciel calls on Sebastian to fight the Shinigami. When Sebastian outsmarts him, and tries to kill him, he is stopped by William T. Spears. The two return to the manor. Ciel's personality does not really change due to this event, however, he does have a new enemy to contend with. The Shinigami. During her funeral, Ciel busts in during the ceremony with a bright red dress and lays it over her--as unorthodox as it was. Still, this is an important event to note.

Ciel comes off as a cold-hearted, independent, and even calloused at times. He can be extremely manipulative, persuasive, and often will be using his demon butler Sebastian as an intimidation tactic. He even comes off as heartless, claiming that whatever action he takes, be it for the Queen or his own personal interest, it is for the overall goal of revenge for his family’s murder.

He is more than capable, however, as coming across has a happy and easy going individual when in the company of certain people, particularly Elizabeth, his betrothed. Or particularly, the circus folk, who give him the circus name of Smile. This circus arc is another one of those events that's extremely important to note, due to it being Ciel's canon point. The Circus arc revolves around.. well.. a circus. Ciel and Sebastian disguise themselves as circus performers! So they join this circus, Ciel gets a nickname, and seems to make a few good friends in the process! As weird as they are! Right?

lolnope.

It is merely an act, used to get information on missing children. When on his own, or investigating with Sebastian, he reverts to a more callous and calculating state. This shows that Ciel can turn on and off the charm. He and Sebastian end up finding out about all the missing children and guess what?

Same guy who had him kidnapped? He's the one behind it. The place where he was taken to be sacrificed? It's the same place.

Oh, that does not work well for this guy. Ciel kind of loses his mind during this time, and orders Sebastian to kill the doctor and the Baron, the ones who caused him so much pain, and then to burn down the manor. Even with the missing children inside. So Sebastian does! This whole arc was interesting because during the time Ciel and Sebastian were exploring the Baron's home, the circus performers were exploring the Phantomhive manor. And we all know that the remaining servants, MeiLing, Bard, and Finnian, are not just servants. Their badasses. The performers end up meeting their end at the Phantomhive manor.

This event shook Ciel to his core. Coming back to such a place... During the mishap, he ended up having a massive panic attack (Who wouldn't?) and Sebastian had to talk him out of it. It would seem the act of setting the entire manor ablaze was a true moment of insanity. Or maybe pity. I feel like Ciel didn't want those kids to experience the aftereffects of his own fate, knowing they were meant for the same. After this event (Where Ciel is taken from) he seems to focus more intently on his revenge.

WOO. NOW RANDOM TRAITS.

Ciel is often insulting to those close to him. For the most part, and especially around strangers, Ciel upholds the ‘I’m in control of the situation’ attitude. Though it has been seen that he does panic more when the situation becomes out of control and he is without his demon butler. This does not happen very much in the manga. There's that whole 'never leave my side' thing that prevents the demon from leaving.

Even though this, Ciel is... warped to say the least... When possible, he does what is most right, morally, and yet what would also benefit his position the most. He tends to be able to find this middleground thanks to Sebastian most of the time.

Speaking on Sebastian, the boy is simply useless without him. He can hardly properly dress himself, can’t cook, trusts that others will do his bidding if they are paid, and in general, has no defense without the demon. (As stated earlier, this does not happen often in the manga. And most of the time Sebastian isn't there, it's on Ciel's orders.) He has been shown to use a handgun from time to time, but Sebastian is really his greatest weapon. As I've mentioned before, he has ordered Sebastian to never betray him and never leave his side. This boils down to a couple of things: one being Ciel is completely spoiled. Two: he doesn’t want, nor need, to be alone, as he gets into unwanted trouble. It has been shown that he does care for Sebastian’s well being (Like when the demon is injured by Grell... And then later Undertaker.) and is even comforted by his presence (Asking Sebastian to stay with him until he falls asleep. This is another one of those child-like traits that comes forth when he is on his own.)

And yet at the same time, he also. doesn't care. A quick note on their ... relationship. Ciel sees Sebastian as his most useful chess piece, thus important and needed. Sebastian sees Ciel as... dinner. The two are, obviously, cordial--if you can call Ciel's bratty, spoiled behaviors cordial. But most importantly, the contract they hold makes them work together. Ciel is shown to troll the shit out of the Butler any time he can get the chance. There is one instance where Sebastian admits how he loves cats much more than dogs, to which Ciel promptly barks. And Sebastian is no better! Having Ciel dress up as a lady to lure in a creeper, using him as bait, forcing him into that circus situation, the whole murder mystery at the Phantomhive manor arc which I did not include because the canon point is earlier... Their relationship is playful at times, and more serious in others. I think it boils down to what works for the both of them at the moment.

The traumatic experience that Ciel went through with losing his parents has caused him many problems in his personality. First and foremost, his views are extremely jaded, and he tends to act like more of an adult than he is. The boy is only thirteen years old, and his childhood was literally stolen away from him at ten. Even still the inner child does come out from time to time. Ciel tends to get rather huffy in certain situations, especially when someone has pointed out his child-like behavior or appearance. Or he’s insulted. Or he’s picked up and carried… Okay, let’s make this simple: he gets huffy. He also tends to play very subtle pranks and jokes on Sebastian from time to time (Trying to snap a picture of him with a cursed camera, barking when Sebastian says he dislikes dogs…etc.). He also has a vast knowledge of the company and its products, mostly from happy childhood memories.

A few other random traits about this kid... Ciel is needy, even though he doesn't think so. He detests spicy foods, but adores sweets and is often spoiled by them. He has asthma, inherited from his mother. He is allergic to cats, even though his butler adoooooorres them.

Moving onto the strengths and weaknesses... Well... Ciel's 13 bloody years old. He doesn't have much. Here it is, nice and in bullet form!

Strengths:
ჶSebastian
ჶHis contract with Sebastian.
ჶEducated
ჶCalculating
ჶHighly logical

Weaknesses:
ჶ… Sebastian.
ჶUseless on his own
ჶChild-size and sometimes behavior gets him in trouble
ჶLoyalty to the Queen


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Have you read up on how the game works?: Yes'm! Network is Flaming Ferret, and Ciel can take missions, manipulate people into giving him money (I.e. beg), or steal to get da monies.

1st person sample:

[Maybe if he glares hard enough, these daft people will understand.] Do you not speak English? I told you, I'm not signing anything which would tie me to this... metal heap! I am an Earl. I will not be subjected do such atrocities!

[Crowded rooms, work, HAHAHA good luck! ]

I grow tired of this. Sebastian! Where is that wretched butler?

[When no one responds, nor does he hear the sickening velvety voice of that demon, the magnitude of his situation begins to sink in.]

[Were these beasts telling the truth? His home, gone? The boy calls for his butler one more time. To no avail. Ciel seems to have no chance but to cooperate. But oooohhh when that butler shows up, he's a dead demon walking.]

... Explain to me these ridiculous forms. [Defeat is a bitter enemy.]

3rd person sample:

What complete idiocy was this? Complete nonsense. Telling him his home had been destroyed, that he knew no one aboard this monstrous atrocity, that he had no servants, no help, and definitely no butler. That was definitely not something Ciel was okay with. And definitely made this whole transition more difficult. What idiocy.

So with a box in his arms, Ciel navigated his way through the corridors of the Thor, glaring begrudgingly at those that would come to pass him. Who could blame the child? Still, the Phantomhive boy was not one to mourn, or cry, or show anything but agitation on such a situation. Perhaps that wretched butler of his was simply stalling. It was something the boy certainly didn't put past that demon... Perhaps patience was required in such a place. This was among the stars, after all.

So Ciel would eventually arrive at his temporary home. He was simply outraged that they would force an earl such as himself to stay in these conditions. Small, cramped rooms with people he hardly knew and/or cared about... And who knew what they were? Scoffing, Ciel turned the key and entered this dump of a place, discontent all over his face. Hope you enjoy living with such a brat, new roomies.
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PLAYER
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CHARACTER
Name: Ciel Phantomhive(Western order)
Canon: Kuroshitsuji
Timeline: Titanic The very beginning of chapter 61. (So manga-verse here! 8D)
If playing another character from the same canon, how will you deal with this?: This is only to be used if are already playing another character from the canon you are applying for. For example, if you are apping Mario and you already play Princess Peach in the game, how will you handle their interactions without playercesting? Depending on your answer, you may be refused the character you are apping for. Non applicable c:

Personality:

Hah, the best question is where do we begin to describe this kid's personality? Just a note, I'll be stealing a few particularly well written lines from my vatheon application. Words are mine, I swear. <3

Ciel Phantomhive ... is warped. And he has every reason to be, really! The thing to understand most about Ciel is that nearly everything he does... it's all in the name of revenge. Revenge for his parent's murder, revenge for the brutalities he faced during his month-long capture, revenge for the reapers who took his remaining aunt from him. Keeping this in mind will make him much more understandable.

Ciel comes off as a cold-hearted, independent, orphaned child, who has taken hold of his family company at an extremely early age. He can be extremely manipulative persuasive, often using his demon butler Sebastian as an intimidation tactic. He even comes off as heartless sometimes, claiming that whatever action he takes, be it for the Queen or his own personal interest, it is for the overall goal of revenge for his family’s murder.

He is more than capable, however, as coming across has a happy and easy going individual when in the company of certain people, particularly Elizabeth, his betrothed. Or particularly, the circus folk, who give him the circus name of Smile. It is merely an act though, used to get information on missing children. When on his own, or investigating with Sebastian, he reverts to a more callous and calculating state, often being insulting to those close to him. For the most part, and especially around strangers, Ciel upholds the ‘I’m in control of the situation’ attitude. Though it has been seen that he does panic more when the situation becomes out of control and he is without his demon butler. This does not happen very much in the manga. However, in the anime, Sebastian leaves Ciel for a brief period, in which Ciel becomes all but useless.

Even though this, Ciel is... somewhat honorable. When possible, he does what is most right, morally, and yet what would also benefit his position the most. He tends to be able to find this middleground thanks to Sebastian most of the time. ... Except for... that one circus arc where he's put in the same room he was held captive and nearly sacrificed to some black god to. B-because that time, he ordered Sebastian to kill a looooooot of people and burn the place to the ground. Y-yeah, that was one of those out of his right mind moments.

Speaking on Sebastian, the boy is simply useless without him. He can hardly properly dress himself, can’t cook, trusts that others will do his bidding if they are paid, and in general, has no defense without the demon. (As stated earlier, this does not happen often in the manga. And most of the time Sebastian isn't there, it's on Ciel's orders.) He has ordered Sebastian to never betray him and never leave his side. This boils down to a couple of things: one being Ciel is completely spoiled. Two: he doesn’t want, nor need, to be alone, as he gets into unwanted trouble. It has been shown that he does care for Sebastian’s well being (Like when the demon is injured by Grell... And then later Undertaker.) and is even comforted by his presence (Asking Sebastian to stay with him until he falls asleep. This is another one of those child-like traits that comes forth when he is on his own.)

A quick note on their ... relationship. Ciel sees Sebastian as his most useful chess piece. Sebastian sees Ciel as dinner. The two are, obviously, cordial--if you can call Ciel's bratty, spoiled behaviors cordial. But most importantly, the contract they hold makes them BLAH BLAH CONTINUE THIS.

The traumatic experience that Ciel went through with losing his parents has caused him many problems in his personality. First and foremost, his views are extremely jaded, and he tends to act like more of an adult than he is. The boy is only thirteen years old, and his childhood was literally stolen away from him at ten. Even still the inner child does come out from time to time. Ciel tends to get rather huffy in certain situations, especially when someone has pointed out his child-like behavior or appearance. Or he’s insulted. Or he’s picked up and carried… Okay, let’s make this simple: he gets huffy. He also tends to play very subtle pranks and jokes on Sebastian from time to time (Trying to snap a picture of him with a cursed camera, barking when Sebastian says he dislikes dogs…etc.). He also has a vast knowledge of the company and its products, mostly from happy childhood memories.

A few other random traits about this kid... Ciel is needy, even though he doesn't think so. He detests spicy foods, but adores sweets and is often spoiled by them. He has asthma, inherited from his mother. He is allergic to cats, even though his butler adoooooorres them.

First Person: [When the pocketwatch feed turns on, it shows... A wel agitated Ciel. Not only had he spent the last hour trying to figure out where the hell he was, but this ridiculous watch! It seems like he doesn't realize it's recording, as he stares at it, murmuring out a grumble every few moments about how utterly ridiculous this situation was.]

What sort of messed up joke is this anyway? [Ciel grumbled, crossing his arms--yes, that means the view has shifted to show part of the side of his head and ... brick wall, it looks like.]

Where the hell is that bastard anyway... Tch, some butler. [Finally, the feed moves again as Ciel stands up.] I'm done with this game! This is an order! You come get me now!

[The situation was honestly beginning to freak him out, however, Ciel would be throwing on the 'I'm in control of this situation' face as best he could. He was an Earl! Who had faced more than just death before! This should be nothing to him! Tch!]

Third Person: Coming back into a state of consciousness was... Interesting to say the least. Especially considering the Phantomhive boy had no recollection of this. Where he was, but a few moments ago in his memory, on a sinking ship, being saved once more by his butler; he was now... on a train. Where he was surrounded by reapers on said ship... there were none here. And finally, where he had been cradled from impact in the demon's arms... he was nowhere to be seen.

It took him a few moments to analyze each difference and finally let the realization sink in. There was something very wrong. The water from the sinking ship still dampened his clothing. To this, Ciel turned his nose upward. How distinctly annoying. It had been the jerking motion of the train that had snapped Ciel from his 'slumber' so to speak, and finally, it seemed it was coming to a halt. Crisp evening air was he first thing to greet him as he stepped off the train, alone and tense, and glanced about this abandoned city.

Where. The hell. Was he?

"Sebastian.." he called out softly. Hnn, the demon could find him, no matter where he was, and the softest call would summon him. Ciel had little doubt the butler would not find him. Certainly he was close by. What was there to worry...? Oh, right. Showing up in an odd, near abandoned looking city. That's what. This certainly wasn't the hustle and bustle of London. And the air smelled.. much older and cleaner than his England home. The architecture, though similar, had subtle differences...

It would be now that a moment of near-fear passed over him. This was quickly stifled, and the boy clenched his fist. "I've no time for this complete nonsense! The game is over. Sebastian, take me back home!"

Sorry Ciel. You'll be stuck here a while longer~

[This will be a very different Ciel greeting you all today Vatheon. Like many of the others around the city, Ciel Phantomhive has been bittified. And cannot be more different. Instead of the scowling 13 year old he normally is, he's got a bright smile on his face. Instead of the callous look in his eyes, a spark. He's not been tainted yet.]

[Lord knows how he figured this thing out, but the screen pops on for video.]

Pardon me, Lords and Ladies... I've got a spot of trouble here. It seems I've been separated from my parents...

Papa's the Earl of the Phantomhive Estate, so he'll be dressed up rather nicely. Mother will certainly be in her Sunday best... She's very beautiful. Has anyone seem them?

[And then an afterthought.] Whoever's home this is, it's rather lovely, however I should like to return to the Phantomhive estate...

[Is it surprising to see who's broadcasting this and hear a gunshot go off in the background? It shouldn't be. He is rather handy with a pistol. when it's not wet.]

[Either way, Ciel sighs, tucking the handgun away, having dispatched of one of these wretched fish monsters. Really, he was told the threat was over.]

This is ridiculous...

[He pulls out the SFC to check the time and--oh, hi there feed.]

... Rather unsettling, is it not? As I understand, some of these... things... killed people here. T those that lost, I offer my condolences...

[Those who are paying attention might notice that there is something creeping up on Ciel here.]

Alois...

This is quite sudden, however, would you like to stay in the manor? [Tsunning.]

[By the way, that thing is creeping closer. It is one of those giant fish monsters. 8| Little help Sebby?]

... I just sneezed... And every single book in my library flew off the shelves. I assume it has something to do with some stupid curse again, howev--... [Oh god. Oh no. Don't let him sneeze again. NO ONE KNOWS THE CATASTROPHE THAT WOULD HAPPEN.]

[Achoo.]

[And about the same moment, all those books on the floor flip to open properly, and flip to page 103. Every. Single. One.]

[Ciel inevitably looks irritated for his share of a few moments.]

I've really got no clue... Anyone care to share any thoughts?

[OOC: Ciel's a Wizard~ Like... Harry Potter style~ He just doesn't know it yet. |D Feel free to pry and whatnot. His magic is very uncontrolled right now.]

[Ah, he felt much better and much more rested since his most recent bout with that nasty head-cold. Oh well.]

[... What the bloody hell is that?] Wherzmabutler? Wherzma... ... Wait... Where's my? ... [B(... Sebastian had something to do with this. He knew it. The boy threw off the covers, getting up to go tear him a new one.]

[Of course, stepping out of bed and looking like this might just throw off his day. His hair had miraculously grown overnight, and was pulled into long pigtails that hung from the hood of the white mage outfit. Not to mention his normal eyepatch had been... unceremoniously added to to have a medical cross over it.]

[And that skirt...]

[Ciel was still unaware that bloody SFC had been broadcasting the whole thing when he quite suddenly shouted for his butler.]

Sebastian! WHAT IS THE BLOODY MEANING OF THIS!?

[OOC: OH! Credit to pyawakit on deviant-art]

[When the feed turns on, there's a mystery person in this beautiful mask.]

[He smiles before bowing.]

I'm holding a gala event. The occasion? This faceless attacker. This attacker has killed time and time again. If you know him... seen him... anything of the sort, attend. Let us band. Let us gather what information we have.

Let us be faceless.

Don't forget your mask.

[The figure smirks.]

Respond anonymously. With a yes or no. This event shall start at 7:00 on the Eve of Sunday. We shall meet in the empty building 7 near the coral.

[Ooc: PLEASE NOTE. :> People aren't meant to know this is Ciel. You don't get to see his face because of the mask, and it seems his voice has been altered to a degree. It's supposed to be a myyyystery eeeveeeent~]

[Ciel seems hesitant for a brief moment before sighing. Should he really be doing this? Probably not.]

Has anyone been seeing anything... particularly odd recently? [Not naming any specifics, but he did just have a Footman die on him. B(]

[The feed flips on, showing a rather young looking teenager, though he's dressed very properly! ... Or... He would be, if he could figure out how to tie the bow on his jacket correctly. At least the eyepatch was on right? It was a pain to get on by oneself...]

Good morning...

For those of you who don't know, my name is Earl Ciel Phantomhive. I've only recently arrived in this city, and felt the need to extend my greetings... [Hey, with no protection, he has to be social.]

... Now that... that's over, I have a question of great importance. [Ohp. Now he's looking a little flustered.]

... Does anyone know where to find a decent breakfast...? Preferably a place that serves decent tea... My breakfast was burned... [Ciel-speak for: I can't bloody cook, I'm thirteen and have had everything delivered to me on a silver platter. LITERALLY.]

So you wish to comment on how I do things, do you? Keep in mind that such animosity can bring about what the east refers to as 'karma'. I'm sure you understand.

I shall address these as I see fit.

[Anon optional, Comments are screened, no idea how to turn off IP logging, but don't worry about it.]