Post by Raphael Kim Ji Hyun on Sept 29, 2013 10:49:01 GMT -5
Raphael Kim
Full Name- Raphael Kim JiHyun
Gender- Male
Age- Twenty-three
Date of Birth- 6-June-1990
Sexual Orientation- Heterosexual
Location- New York City
Celebrity Claim- Kim, HyunJoong
What should we call you?- Paige
Play anyone else?- N/A
Have You Read the Rules?- Behemoth is fat
Personality-How to describe Raphael Kim as a person?
For the starter, he is just a normal guy, the boy next door kind of guy who loves to play games and read comics, he loves to sing and dance and he also play guitar, bass, know a little bit piano and never afraid of showing off his wacky skills. He is never too different from your neighbourhood nerds with perhaps a face which is good to look at.
Raphael Kim is one of the most friendly guy you can meet around town, he has a sort of enthusiasm going on, energetic like you would never ever see him being down. Often one would encounter Raphael in the middle of doing something, he isn't one who can just sit quietly by, there must be something to occupy his hands, perhaps writing some lyrics, or playing games on his Ipad - seriously this boy like his Ipad simply because he can play games and listen to music on it, he doesn't even like touchscreen phones all that much...
To describe him as ordinary, perhaps he is too clever for that. It could be under the influence of his star sign, a true Gemini. When Raphael was younger he excelled in the field of Science and Maths, now he is excelling in what he dedicated his life to be: an Artist.
Dedicated is just another word to call Raphael, he loves what he is doing and focuses all his energy into it, holding true to his life motto, "You only live once" he wanted to make the best out of it doing something not only he enjoy, but also to bring joys to many people. That is one reason he chose to be an artist in the first place, there isn't anytime you see Raphael shines like he does when he's on stage, singing and dancing or simply acting out a part.
Ask anyone who knows Raphael and they will tell you how this young man is polite, brought up in a well-mannered Korean family, Raphael learned the best from both his parents ever since he was young. Often he would have a good morning/ afternoon/ evening to people he meets, friends or neighbors, and a smile to a stranger. This even applies by the end of a very long day when he's exhausted or have his heart ripped out and teared a part, Raphael would still spare a polite nod towards anyone who says hi to him. He holds onto the believe that even if the world has pissed him off for that day, it doesn't mean being rude to others would makes him feel better.
Being all nice and friendly apart, of course every human has his ups and downs. No, Raphael is definitely not the moody kind, but when things happened one can easily tell by his slight withdrawal, he won't make the first move to talk to others like he usually do, locking himself within the world of music, put on his headphone as soon as his attention isn't truly needed by those surrounding him. It is only human, Raph isn't one to talk about his feelings openly - with the exception that if you ever get him drunk, then you might see the deeper emotions wrapped up within that cheerful surface. Warning to anyone with a thought to attempt though, he is pretty good a drinker, what's with him been drinking since he was 12, Koreans aren't quite against drinking hence his parents let him, as long as he knows how to control himself and don't make it a mess.
Independent is also a big word to use on Raphael, something to do with him been taking care of himself since young, when both his parents needed to go work. His brother could only take care of him for so long before he has to go to school, and Raph has a younger sister who he's responsible for too. Grown up now, he hasn't the need to take care of his sister anymore, in fact, she rather him keep his butt off her business (not like Raphael doesn't care, protective is his nature), part of him still has the urge to take care of the others. Regardless whether they are older or younger, Raphael would hold out a helping hands towards them, part of the reason why he volunteer at the local community service center.
Naive is part of Raphael, he is like a kid who's not growing up (perhaps guys would never grow up no matter how old they grown to be). He kept his fresh view of the world, often like to trust how everyone has a good side to them. It's not saying that he won't judge people based on what he seen or heard, indeed that happens often, but he believe everyone should get a chance to show their true selves, or if done wrong before, maybe he deserves a second chance? His innocent view of the world often having him giving out random comments about things he sees too, simple things most people won't notice is there, he sees them, and he will point them out.
Raphael is straightforward, he won't know anyway else to be himself but being himself. He tells white lies true, to make one feels better, but if one won't want to know the truth about something they should not ask Raphael about it, he will say the only answer he feels and might not realize he's hurting you until after. And then he will feel guilty about it.
Witty, quick thinking and adaptive is perhaps another skill born with Raphael, a true Gemini, one could throw him any situations and his response would never be disappointing - perhaps it could be just a little unexpected that have the audience laughing hard. Curiosity is Raphael's besetting sin, he ask questions, tons of them, but not the repeatedly annoying kind, unless you give him answers that can't satisfy him. Though a less patient person might find him annoying indeed, can never change him with what you think.
Competitive, Raphael always enjoy a good game of soccer. He is into online games, and he likes to win and then brag about it until you get sick of it and make him stop (bring this back to him being childish). Again, he is just being himself, playful and truthful. And even if everyone thinks that he is weird, Raphael is still being fascinated by Aliens and he is afraid of bugs. He dislike bugs with a passion for their wings and bodies giving him creepy feelings, especially the dragonflies.
When Raphael is working, can be very serious. He wants everything he does to be nearest to perfection as he knows it. He has a very high demand from himself, knowing that he could give his best. While given a chance to play, one would see one crazy man playing with all his might, having all the fun and completely let loose. Raphael believe that a man who can "work at his hardest, live to his fullest" is a truly charming man, and he is slowly becoming that man he dreamed to be.
Abilities/Powers/Skills-Raphael's ability is called Affliction, or disease manipulations.
The ability allows him to sense, create, manipulate, spread, heal etc most form of diseases, illness and syndromes. His ability lies in controlling the organisms which spread disease which included germs, bacterias, viruses or other pathogens on a cellular level, including bacteriophages, Bacterivore, microorganisms, retroviruses, and pathogens that produce genetic mutations. As per said creating new disease it doesn't necessarily meaning to make new kind of bacteria out of thin air, rather having the ability to fuse two source of pathogens together, making them stronger, perhaps giving them a new means of transferred for said disease (communicable, noncommunicable, contagious, airborne, waterborne, blood-borne, sexually-transmitted, genetic, etc) or alter speed at which said pathogens reproduce. He might have control over disease, however no one would have a 100% control over everything, as of the disease behavior and further evolution he might/ might not have the power over it, or to reverse the process. Though it is within his ability to heal disease, breaking those proteins apart making them into harmless (or even humanly beneficial) bacterias, it doesn't mean he could heal all form of diseases, just majority of it. As example, cancer cells are made of abnormal cell growth, which his ability hasn't much effect on.
Limits-This ability doesn't give Raphael an auto immunity to the diseases he created, or came in contact with, perhaps he has a stronger immune system, he could withstand diseases longer than normal human. Raphael is not able to heal himself of diseases if he himself is infected, while he might easily tame others's illness with his power. And while his power allow him to create horror and miracles equally, he hasn't the ability to heal dead cells/ revive deaths/ create pathogen out of thin air. He would need something to work with, a spark of life force within certain organism, so to change its behavior. To weaken a pathogen would take more power than to boost them, as of chain chemical reaction, one wrong move and he might created something worse. And an extra note, usage of power would exhaust Raphael. He has also not the ability to deal with physical injuries, fatal wounds, internal bleeding or cancerous cells.
Appearance-Black hair, black eyes, fair skin with a tint of yellowish skin an indication to his Asian heritage, Raphael Kim stands at 6 feet tall, body lean and slightly muscled the result of constant dancing and morning jog.
Raphael Kim is to be called pretty, beautiful in the way that he's growing into it, the type of face one one would like the longer they stared at it. Tough it would be hard for one to imagine how he was once a geeky nerd who failed at getting girls - he won her over with his pure heart at the end - he did has a geeky look back then - who doesn't at the age of 16? - that look one can still see on him whenever he put on that thick rimmed glasses. As age passed by, he slims down, jawline became more define and shape of his facial features appears to be more delicate, making that face which helps winning him attention of many girls these days. Raphael as Raphael, he would tell anyone who would listen that he's not anyone's prince.
As an artist, or that's what Raphael love to call himself as, one might notice his frequent change of style, dying his hair to brown, golden, and even one time bleached it pale blonde before - not exactly the style he's looking for himself, too pretty - that he kept his hair long and short, though with a recent fondness on keeping it short, which is way more convenient, especially for a night owl like he is.
Raphael love skull designs, black and leather, the complete look for a rocker and even have a thought that it looks badass, he is just a typical guy underneath. Though on a normal day he doesn't actually do gothic dress up to school, more like he's being too lazy to actually put in effort on the make up and the styling, not that early in the morning. Of course, many of what he owns are black, maybe some colors for the summer or extremely cheerful mood, but yes, majority in his wardrobe is black, then jeans, the most convenient thing in the world, sneakers or actual sport shoes. His obsession on accessories held a tie between hats (does beanie counted?) and sunglasses. Right, born with a face shape that could wear almost any type of sunglasses, he isn't going to waste that now isn't he?
Overall saying, Raphael appears a simple guy - usually. Occasionally groomed up he would look like the perfect Asian Prince walked out of your wildest dream, or at times he would dress up as something so wacky one would never ever thought he with his stable nature would even pull that stunning dress up off.
Faction- Neutral
Birthplace- New York City
Mother- Han SoEun/ 38/ Korean restaurant owner/ Special - Charm (passive ability making people liking her automatically)
Father- Julian Kim/ 42/ Korean restaurant owner/ civilian
Siblings-
Older Brother - Gabriel Kim Jihoo/ 25/ Army/ Civilian
Younger Sister - Ariel Kim Jiyun/ 20/ Student/ Special - Hypnotism (undeveloped)
Spouse / Partner- N/A
Children- N/A
History-Born 23 years ago in New York Presbyterian Hospital, a healthy baby with a head of jet black hair and a loud cry filling the labor room as soon as he arrived. Raphael Kim JiHyun was the name given, for the pure look on his face, for when his eyes slid open and stared back up at his parent's smiling face, Julian Kim was sure there was a hint of intelligence in them, and his mom could see a bright soul within. His father told him that he will grow up to be a scholar, a doctor, a teacher; his mother replied that he will be a good man, a independent individual, a good husband, and a good father. They raised Raphael with these believes in mind, provided with the best they could give.
2 years older than Raphael, he has an older brother named Gabriel. Gabriel is bright and playful, he is a prankster and someone who's good at telling jokes, handling people with ease; Raphael remembers that he used to laugh so hard at things his brother did or said, and he has always thinks his brother as his idol, a role model, he wants to be a good, lovable man like he is when he grows older. By he was 3, joining the family a baby girl, she was so adorable that Raphael couldn't leave her crib, letting her hold onto his finger while she sleeps. Raphael quickly adjusted to be the middle brother, protective but still make fun of her from time to time. She's his little sister, his to bully, his mind seems to think that way.
Growing up Raphael shown in many ways that he's a bright child, he learns faster than kids of his age, even faster than his older brother, for the tradition where the oldest among the siblings should be the most clever one, this tradition Raphael broken; all his relative and friends dubbed him as a genius, the kind of kid who needs constant guidance and attention so he won't waste all those given to him on unhealthy activities.
He did well, went through his elementary school with straight A's and as the teachers' favorite, while his kind demeanor and easy-going attitude kept him from getting shun out by his peers, by no means Raphael is the most popular student of his year, there are always the rich and famous, always the powerful who's getting all the attention. Middle school wasn't that bad either; The start of high school was hell, people became a little more complicated than when they're young, people became twisted, they started to know yearn for fame and power. There were kids who used him to get to what they want (mostly homework), kids who hated him simply for being. School politics and peer pressure in that year was a crazy load, yet Raphael is a survivor. He kept to himself mostly, studied hard, came out as the top student of his year with a few awards under his belt, his parents could not be any prouder.
Bullying was worst in his ninth grade, that's when his brother stepped in, for Gabriel is extremely protective of both his younger siblings and he's someone with good influence on people - better with girls, a skill Raphael has never master at the age of 15; he's more of the silently watching and too-shy-to-speak type, even now. Well, maybe the grand design is fair after all. Gabriel made people into leaving Raphael alone, him as a senior and a football captain, his words are pretty powerful at that time.
Raphael got passed his exam with flying color just as expected, and that year, as a prize for his hard-working son, Julian Kim presented him a guitar, which determined the route Raphael wanted for his future...
Perhaps, that seems like a hasty decision, but Raphael had always know what himself wants. True, there were times when he wanted to be a scientist, an astrologer. He was fascinated by the milky way and the whole universe itself, he wanted to discover more about this world, maybe even to travel to outer space if he was given a chance, to find out if there are other life forms existing alongside with human - Alien has always been a miracle to him, like a nerd he is, fascinated by the idea of green little man with huge eyes and no hair. But one would only know a true love when they met one; he fell in love with music so easily like they both understand each other right from the start. It took him just three weeks to master his guitar, even able to play some more advanced scores, and by week 6 he had written the first song of his own, nothing too good but full of potential. 3 months later Raphael found himself in a band, learning bass. It could be his naturally smart head, it could be his passion for music, Raphael learned the new instrument really fast too.
And then Raphael's school results dropped, much to his parents' horror. When they've discovered his newfound love for music, they've stood their ground against it, especially when Raphael told the older couple that he wanted to make a career out of this rickety form of art, wanted to make a life out of this head-banging music, live under the spotlights with everyone's attention on himself; it isn't like it is a bad dream, but the conservative Korean mindset of the older Kims couldn't see his way. They fought, and after one big fight that winter night, Raphael packed up his back and left home.
He is stubborn, Raphael Kim, and has a hell of backbone. Life in the street isn't easy, he was quickly ran out of money and crashing at his friends' only lasted for a small period of time before their parents get suspicious, he ended up sleeping in the garage of a good bandmate of his, the exact location where they practice every other day. Raphael skipped school, looked for a job to sustain himself. At sixteen years old without a proper certificate, job options are very limited, he ended up working in a small restaurant doing dishes and serving food. That life continued for 3 months.
If he has any regret for making that decision (there was a little regrets always hovering at the back of his mind, eating him up), Raphael held on for his pride and to prove himself were right. It was his brother who found him first, outside school on that rare day he bothered to show up, he was on the verge of getting suspended. He remembered that he never seen Gabriel being that angry, not towards himself ever. Finally he allowed himself to be talked some sense into, and followed his brother to the little Korean restaurant both their parents managed. The older couple hasn't say a word upon seeing Raphael there, standing small and nervous behind his brother back and unwilling to (or unable to bring himself to) meet their eyes. Perhaps Julian and SoEun Kim were too relieve to see Raphael there, still well even though it was obvious how life has been tough on him, momma Kim especially notice how he has lost weight. They hasn't has the talk until later that night after the shutter were down and daddy Kim brought out a plate of fried dumplings he knows Raphael likes. The young man couldn't help but choked up in tears when he took his first bite.
They talked, like a family who has never talk. The Kim parents shared their concern about making a career out of music, everyone knows the life under spotlight would not be a stable and healthy one; Raphael spoken of his dream and how his love for a music,beggedasked his parents to be understanding and supportive of his dream. The talk continued into the wee hour with Gabriel sitting there being a reasonable voice of the family, and Ariel fell asleep on Raphael's lap after demanding him to stay. Both Raphael and his parents finally came to a mid-point between two opinions: for as long as Raphael would finish his schooling, they would allow him to indulge in music and even make a career out of it if that's the road he still wanted to travel down in two years time.
So that's two years, two years where Raphael worked extra hard to prove to his parents how much he wanted his music dreams to come true. He graduated high school with flying colors with the GPA of 3.97, he auditioned and was accepted into Juilliard, major in music, full scholarship applied. The Kim couple were proud of course, and finally learned to trust their son's decision, letting the kids spread their wings and fly away isn't easy as many would envision it to be. Gabriel joined the United States Air Force that year too, has always wanting to protect his homeland, he was seldom home after that and Raphael took up the responsibility to take care of home and help out with the little family business; Ariel has grown up to be an attractive young lady, perhaps a little too popular for her own good in Raphael's opinion. He is still protective, enough to have given the boy who broken her heart a punch on his face, leaving behind a black eye. Supposed if his sister hasn't drag him away that day there could be more damage done. And that was all the exciting things which happened within the last two years.
Julliard School is indeed bigger than Raphael ever dreamed of, they takes art more serious than any ever imagined. This Asian made friends quickly among the students. None of his high school friends made it this far, but he kept close contact with all of them. School year went by in a blink of an eye, the workload is heavy but somehow Raphael still found himself enjoying every moment in school, even found time to help out in the local community service center, something which makes him feel good doing, helping grandmas and grandpas who hasn't a home and looking after the kids who has disabilities. His passion for dancing developed over the first two years, it has really started when a girl from the dance faculty caught his attention; he never asked the girl out. Instead after a bumpy start his dancing eventually got better, joining some friends he learned hip-hop, even joined a regional street dance competition and came back a close runner up. They had also planned to join the Battle For Your Life Street Dance competition by the end of this year, youth is so full of life and energy, and the need to try new things.
When he came to his third year, Raphael auditioned to be a backup dancer on the off chance, he was taken in as a part-time. His skills and passion for the art gained recognition over the time. Til date, Raphael appeared in three music videos and also two major music award shows. Dancing made him happy, and no one would doubt that he is talented. Most professors and even some of his friends have high hopes when they look at this young man, thinking that he would do something big in his unlimited future.
One thing Raphael was regretting though, was his lack of love life, which probably could be blame on his shyness and his one track mind. There were never lack of ladies attention, not even surprising as Raphael is a relatively good looking guy, especially when he started to take care of his image, showing off a few muscles during dance practices; girls had practically swooning over him. Yet perhaps he has high expectations too, Raphael is someone who believes in getting the feelings right. So far he hasn't meet that someone who jumped out to him, making his heart speed up and fill him with the burning desire to get along with.
And it happened recently, roughly two-three months ago, Raphael would put it down to overstress and exhaustion when bad dreams started plaguing his sleeping hours. No, he couldn't remember much about the dreams he has, mostly it doesn't make sense, just colors and lights, like fire and scenes that doesn't make sense. The darkness of the dreams was tainting his mood, and the bad sleep is taking a toll on his body, even made him messed up a few classes, which has never been the case before.
When cholera hit New York, he was more worrying about his family more than of himself, the local community center became more busy than ever when a few workers came down with sickness. It was 3 weeks into the disease outbreak that he heard one news he dreaded: his sister is affected.
Anything else?-
- Ariel is currently recovering from the cholera in the hospital.
- Raphael own a 2013 Honda CB500F ABS, a present from his parents and Gabriel for his acceptance into Julliard.
Sample RP-Traffic in New York has always been like hell, it doesn't matter if it is raining or shinning, doesn't matter if it is a busy workday or a relaxing weekend, even a disease outbreak hadn't has a huge impact on the streets. The crowd still milling about, dotting along the sidewalks like ants, sound of engine and honking filled the air as early as 7 in the morning and as late as... well, there is never anytime which is late in New York City, the city that never sleep isn't it?
It was lucky for Raphael to own a motorbike instead of a car, twisting the smaller vehicle through the stream of traffic, he never understand why New Yorkers even bother with cars, it could never get you anywhere on time, even the subway proven to be more reliable than the road most of the time - when it doesn't break down he meant; at least a bike cut through the endless traffic jam like a knife through butter. He stopped for the red light, fingers drumming on the handlebar along with the rhythm in his head as he waited. Raphael thinks in terms of beats and notes most of the time. When the light turned green, he took left steering into a busier part of the city, if busier is ever a definition with meaning here.
His sister is currently staying in Bellevue Hospital Center, still recovering from cholera. Much to his relieve when he last seen the doctor in charge of her case, he was reassured that she was stabilized; he never knows relieve could taste sweet. Visiting her daily to check on her progress has quickly became a habit, Raphael went up and dusted as soon as the day's lesson was over, even blowing off today's dance practice after school. Jimmy had specifically told him to go, he could empathize how Raphael felt, or perhaps it has something to do with the grim expression Raphael wears around the school since his sister fell sick.
Although his dark mood is not entirely based on worry itself, rather the exhaustion he felt from every single cells in his body, and the nightmares torturing the hours when he attempted to rest.
He found himself an empty spot easily enough, turned off the ignition and took off the helmet. The main hall of the hospital filled with people, he hasn't pay them much attention, headed off the route he memorized by the last few visits, taking a lift up and went down a few corridors until he came to the right room. His eyes quickly caught the pale face of her sister, eyes closed and skin a pallor shade under the glare of the florescence light, her breath was steady, she looks at least peaceful which has his heart settled down. His mom was there too, fell asleep on the chair with her head leaning against her fist. His heart contracted painfully at the sight of that pair of dark shadows under her eyes, while Raphael knows his mom isn't getting any younger it still hurts to actually see the marks time left on her face. He has always thought his mom as a strong, independent, beautiful lady, she still is, right now though he felt that she needed his protection and care as much as he needed hers.
Raphael swallowed back the emotions before pushing coming to a stop by his sister's bedside. Few other patients occupied the room, a nurse was there checking up on the lady nearest to the door. Instinctively he shrugged out of his jacket and put it on his mom's shoulders.
"Hmm... Raphael?" Momma Kim woke up at the slightest touch, dark eyes opened and came to land on her son, who crouched down beside her, his hand reached down to holds hers, giving her a reassuring squeeze. "Omma," he greeted, giving her a weak smile. Within that deep dark irises of his burning with concern, "You should go home, take a rest. It won't do if you fall ill too." said Raphael in rapid Korean, his eyebrows furrowed deep.
Momma Kim told him that she is rested, and quickly reassured him that Ariel is recovering, slowly but surely. Doctor Roden came in earlier that afternoon, told her that if Ariel is able to keep water down for the next 12 hours, she should be alright with some light food, and dad will be bringing over some porridge then. Raphael nodded, feeling lighter than when he walked in.
"I am glad to hear," he heaved a sign, looking over at his little sister who look every bit like a sleeping beauty apart from the tubes wired into her slim hand. Raphael wrinkled his nose at the sight, he could already imagine her wailing when she regain conscious enough to see that. A faint smile graced his lips at the mental image, he gave his mom's hand another gentle squeeze as reassurance, pulled over another chair to sit beside her.
There was really nothing more to do but wait, and waiting is better than doing nothing or pretending that everything is OK around here. The young Asian man threw an arm around his mom offering comfort, knowing that she needed it as much as he himself does, maybe even more.
And the mother and son sat there, waiting for the hours to pass, waiting for good news.
