CS: Task 20 - Alpha Orion

SENSHI INFORMATION

Constellation: Orion the Hunter
Senshi name: Qunlan rakh Orion
Weapon: A bow - it's positively unbreakable, even under intense pressure from its user. Qunlan is able to conjure arrows up with magic, which provides him with an endless supply.
Abilities: TBA

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Likes:

• Messing with Lynx, come on man, you love it when he does it.
• Campfires.
• Watching a litter of puppies tackling each other and squealing and generally being cute and restless.
• Early day workouts.
• Wildly growing berries.
• Forests.
• Skinny dipping in a lake.
• Playing with sand with just his hand - the feeling of it cascading between his fingers.
• Braids.
• Winter.
• Lying under the sun.

Dislikes:

• Dancing.
• Fancy and official occassions.
• Having cold ears.
• Injuries taking forever to heal.
• Reading.
• Bugs, spiders, crawly things in general.
• Sore muscles.
• Vegetables.
• Gear beyond repair.
• Fighting people clearly weaker than him.

Strengths:

• Archery - trained since his youngest years, Qunlan is a skilled archer and works with a bow as if it was an extension of his arm.
• Combat excellence - he is a trained soldier, taught to follow orders as well as (later) issue them, able to remain calm and keep formation even under heavy assault.
• Common sense - Qunlan is a born realist, capable of assessing danger and evaluating his or others' chances of success pretty accurately. Based on that, he can pick the most suitable position for himself in a fight, be it at the front or support from the sidelines. 
• Good hand for dogs - he was very fond of Sivda and other army dogs, and he picked up a few training tricks from their keepers. Canines generally tend to trust and in some cases, even follow him.

Weaknesses:

• Sense of duty - raised in a very particular society, Qunlan finds it very difficult to defy orders he was given in favour of his own needs. While he can be swayed with a good morality-based argument, a lot more effort is required to achieve the same just because "it's good for him".
• Strong fragrances - if they're not native to where he comes from, they're likely to make him feel sick.
• The assault - the incident that almost made him a murderer left a very strong impression in his mind. He acknowledges it happened because of his separation from the Lady (especially after he discovered others felt the same way), however he doesn't find it to be a sufficient excuse. He's ashamed of what he did, keeps questioning whether or not he's a monster, and is very shady about that period, avoiding to speak about it in fear of the others seeing him differently.
• Women - he's a bit of a dog, never turning down an opportunity (so long as he's off duty and it isn't against his basic common sense). At the same time though, very elegant women intimidate him, rousing a sense of bewilderment, unease and unworthiness.

Personality:
+: Dutiful | Loyal | Polite | Sneakily Humourous | Strong-willed
?: Analytical | Fierce | Stern | Stubborn
-: Demanding | Hot-headed | Merciless | One-chance Giver

At first sight, Qunlan is like a statue. Big, strong, a frown on his face, for the most part only speaking when he really has something to contribute. That would be an effect of his particular upbringing, the way his mind works - assess, then strike, swift like an arrow. It makes him an excellent archer, but at the same time, not a very easy person to interact with if you're not used to this sort of personality. Sometimes he overanalyzes things, even simple ones. At the core, however, he's a very adventurous and free-spirited person. He's likely to be the first one to jump in for an opportunity to explore, see the great outdoors, experience something new - and will encourage and support someone who's less brave about it. In fact, he's quite eager to take responsibilities, of people especially. He's good at committing - to a cause, a relationship - if he understands the rules or is the one setting them, making him a decent leader as well as a follower. On occassion, one can even witness him being playful. There is, however, a limit to his good will; he calculates his own life's worth with his achievements and has high expectations of himself - and of others, not much lower. He accepts honest mistakes, he makes them too, but once his trust is lost, it is lost. He doesn't believe in second chances, redemption, change of heart - and he has no mercy for his enemies.

Fast-forward a few months and he's become, for lack of a better word, a smug, goofy charmer. While his core personality traits have remained intact, he's undoubtedly more outspoken than before. Maybe it's coming back to the Lady that relaxed him? Or maybe it's the influence of a certain threeway...? Either way, he's become more and more approachable over time, almost to the point of serving the role of a glorified couch to the chosen lucky few.

Life up to becoming Orion:
According to him, life only began when he was ten years old - he pretty much did his absolute best to push any earlier memories into the depths of his mind, although he does admit to remembering certain key points. Neglect. Abandonment. Homelessness. Hating to be the oldest of the siblings, as well as feeling mildly empowered and responsible because of this. Cold. Dark. Beating up and being beaten up. ...but also kindness from strangers from time to time.
Suddenly one night, a man stopped by, gave them food and offered a place to sleep. His face was grizzly, marked with scars and generally unpleasant looking - and yet somehow, his warm, gentle smile was able to counterbalance all of the above. At the time, Qunlan had no idea this face was going to become the dearest one in his life. Begged by the twins, he agreed to accept the man's invitation. His name was Sarak rakh Sa'saan, and he was a retired war hero. He wasn't coping with that very well, like he said. He was still on the path to regain what he had lost, and what Qunlan himself was looking to find: a purpose.
That same night, the two of them sat at the table in Sarak's house and just talked - about where the siblings were from, what had happened to them. Strangely enough, Sarak did not press for any answers too hard, and for every information given, he revealed something about himself as well. He was treating Qunlan like an equal and the boy, usually so careful, told him absolutely everything. Then, a lifechanging question finally came up: Did you ever think of becoming a soldier in the future? It was every boy's dream, to reach the ranks - but without prior training and a decent start, it was a very difficult profession; and even more so, if one thought of a career full of glory and promotions. Sarak, however, didn't seem worried. If you're any good, then with my recommendation, they'll take you with a kiss on the hand, he said. But before I start training you... I'm going to take care of you first. Thus, two purposes were found at once - Qunlan's to become a soldier, and Sarak's - to become a father.
Soon enough, Sarak's reasons for doing this became quite apparent. It had been a source of joy for him back in the days, to help his younger friends become better and better - and in his retirement, he was frequently visited by many, many young men checking on his well-being. They would be meeting Qunlan as well, and in a natural turn of events, the siblings became known in the army; especially after Nazca, Qunlan's little sister, was introduced to people as an aspiring young archer who wanted in to there, too. All of that was Sarak's planned doing. It put pressure on the three to live up to the expectations - but they were expected and desired as the army's future assets. All of them, in their respective years, were accepted without complications.
Raised on Sarak's stories of epic battles, Qunlan eventually collected some of his own. Everything around him was a weird blend of terrifying and exciting, dangerous and alluring. He found friends, a numerous family, a respectable life and a real, great hunger for adventure.
When he was 24, Sarak died of old age. He was bid a goodbye by just as many people as Qunlan remembered visit him back when the siblings had been children.
Three years later, rumors of a great war began spreading. Something was coming, something that no one had ever seen before. When the planet received a call for volunteers, Qunlan's people became quite the phenomenon: nearly the entire army responded, appearing at the hall to offer their services.
...but then, Uma looked at Qunlan, and at him specifically. And he knew that it had to be him.

Reason for following the Lady:
Once his Senshi duties were completed, he returned to his home planet, younger siblings and the army. He became quite a sensation among his people, someone to be feared as well as admired. Immediately after reporting back, he was promoted to a direct superior of the commanders of all Archery Divisions. However, all the glory was soon followed by his personal problems. He developed a progressing feeling of emptiness, lack of purpose. His mental state manifested in pettiness, anger, aggressive behaviour - until eventually, he assaulted and nearly killed one of his men. He was put to the trial and let off the hook right away due to his service as one of the 89 volunteers. Still, the shame he felt over what he just did only kept adding to his poor mental health.
Merely a year after coming back home, it was his siblings who pushed him to leave again. Worried about their older brother, they figured it would be his best shot at a recovery. Finally, he departed - never to be seen again by anyone other than his family, the only two people who put their loved one before duty.

RELATIONSHIPS

Status: Non-exclusive with a certain lycan ninja, *waves a LuRion flag*, and Purely Platonic with a big grumpy cat warrior *adds a PPG flag and an OT3 flag on top of it*. Also sleeping around a bit.

The Lady - after all that he's been through under this woman's command, after experiencing how unbearable it is without her, the Lady became synonymous to Qunlan with life itself. Her presence is soothing, essential. A shelter.

Aevryn (Alpha Lupus) - at first he was hesitant about the idea of riding her canine form in battle, however it proved to be very effective. He admires her keen tactical sense, as well as appreciates the attractive view. And, well, eventually they found another... Fun interpretation of the word "riding". (SailorAlcyone)
Creulonach (Alpha Lynx) - his fellow big buff scary ass grumpy statue man. That's about all that needs to be said here, really. They're purely platonic, they've just seen each other naked and are comfortable snuggling like this. Platonically. (Unisamas-Art)
Cypri (Alpha Dorado) - he never thought one could weaponize a tiny fish, let alone that he'd someday operate one, and yet here she is. She also kicks very well, but Qunlan swears it's worth it. And they're still good friends - sibling-like even. (nickyflamingo)
Pala (Alpha Canis Minor) - YOU'RE NOT HIS MOTHER. No, stop that! He's a grown man! He commanded five thousand men! ...fine, he'll go to his room, but not because you told him to! (Diluculi)
Vevina (Alpha Tucana) - Her asking him for help in training was a surprise, but he's very proud of the progress she makes. He used to have no idea how to approach her - now they're pretty close, both emotionally and, from time to time, physically. (JKDreamer)

TRIVIA

• In his native language, there really is no satisfactory equivalent of the word "lady". The closest there is would be "lord's wife", which obviously isn't accurate for the Lady of the Stars. Hence, Qunlan adopted the word into his vocabulary. Her full title would then be Lady rakh Sivdar.