“Nothing matters to me now except getting to tomorrow, some way some how.”


Modern AU for
Riku of Kingdom Hearts

Introduction



Appearance


Full Name:Richard "Riku" Michael Summers
Gender:Male
Age:20
Birthday:Oct. 28th
Height:6' 1" / 185 cm
Hair:Silver, past shoulders
Eyes:Teal, Blue-Green
Title:"Starving musician"

Personality

Quiet and untrusting at first, but kinder and easier going once a bond is formed over time.

Body Type

Underneath the clothes would be a slender frame with very little muscle and an even less amount of body fat due to his basic diet and small meals.

Attire

A heavy, hooded black trench coat over a hoodie and loose t-shirt. Thick, dirty denim jeans with a rip in the right knee with grey sneakers. More layers with a scarf and fingerless gloves in the winter.

Belongings

An old duct-taped acoustic guitar and a worn, grey JanSport backpack.

Scars

Has a scar across his right hand and others across his forearms from less than pleasant encounters. He rather you not point out the obvious.


Habits


Address Book ║:

Having no cell phone or other digital device majority of the time, Riku has to revert to using an old address book to keep track of the people he meets. Got names, numbers, addresses, and any other little notes he scribbles in to help him remember that person. Rarely uses payphones or asks to borrow cells, but at least the option is there.

Performing Playlist ║:

The songs he would usually choose to play on his acoustic would be a few of the current songs on the radio (if he's lucky enough to overhear it repeatedly), 90s alternative, along with a few favorites from different genres. Usually he would stick to whichever songs were easiest to play and guitar themed anyways.

Interaction ║:

While playing on the streets, he tries to keep a somewhat friendly attitude in order to gain the attention and liking of the surrounding people in order to earn more money. When he's not playing, he's sharper, blunt, and much less trusting of others, and would prefer to keep to himself in order to stay out of any conflicts. Your best bet for a conversation would be while he's playing. He wouldn't want anything to do with people otherwise.

Belongings ║:

He is extremely protective and somewhat territorial when it comes to his belongings. Both his guitar and backpack are equally important to him and he wouldn't be able to function without one or the other. They are his tools for surviving on the streets.

Backpack Contents ║:

  • Extra set of clothes

  • Two water bottles, one is usually filled while the other is empty at most times.

  • Toothbrush

  • Personal belongings:

  • 5 CDs in case: 2 Mixed, Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins, and Foo Fighter albums.

  • Button pins: Yin-Yang symbol and a Checkered Star.

  • One braided hemp bracelet with alternating blue and yellow beads.

  • Wallet:

  • High school and state issued ID cards

  • Partially torn photo of his younger self with his parents

  • Concert ticket stubs to Stone Temple Pilots and Live.

  • Dropped mini Moleskin sketchbook he found, various notes and sketches inside from an unknown artist/owner.

Sweets ║:

Generally doesn't like sweet things only because his mouth is used to bland foods. But his favorite treat is the Twinkie, as well as Nutella to a somewhat lesser extent. A little girl he used to know always made him an extra sandwich to give to him when she went on her way to school; banana and either Nutella or peanutbutter.

Sleep - Part One ║:

A light sleeper, due to multiple encounters with theft. He was jumped in his sleep for his belongings, some fights earning him the scars he wears today. Extremely jumpy and prone to lash out if disturbed.

Sleep - Part Two ║:

On the streets you can find him sleeping on either the ground or on benches. Because of this, he's gotten used to hard surfaces, so don't be surprised if you find he's moved from the couch or a bed to the floor in the middle of the night.

Sleep - Part Three ║:

Has a marauder habit of sleeping, meaning he will choose to have his back to a wall and facing the door or entryway before settling down to sleep. Riku will ask the placement of your furniture because of this. Hopefully your couch is against a wall and facing a door.

Hygiene ║:

He knows he's no bed of roses when he walks around, but whenever he can he tries to have some form of upkeep to keep his appearance somewhat presentable if not approachable. He wouldn't want to send his listeners away with a bad whiff of him. Attempts to make trips to public restrooms in the middle of the night. If he's careful, he'd attempt to slip inside school gym showers as well.If allowed in a shower in someone's home, he'd definitely make it count. Expect the hot water to be gone.

Hair ║:

Stopped cutting his hair after leaving home. He's used to getting stares because of it's color, and tends to keep his hood up when he's not performing.

Scars ║:

The biggest and most prominent scar are the ones on his right arm. These were knife wounds from one of the times he was mugged on the streets. It spans diagonally from his elbow to meet the top of his wrist. Another scar is slashed across the top of his hand. These are not noticed immediately, for they're usually hidden by his long sleeves.

Tattoos ║:

Three tattoos: one on the inside of his left wrist along the forearm, another at the top of his left pectoral, and one at the top of his right shoulderblade.

Piercings ║:

Doesn't wear earrings anymore, but still has the holes from them. Used to have a set of two piercings along the shell of both ears, his right ear having slightly larger holes at the top from an industrial earring.

Animals - Part One ║:

He's pretty okay and friendly with most animals when he's not the owner nor the one taking care of them. On the streets he doesn't react much to strays for he doesn't want them to get the wrong idea. If he can barely feed himself, then how can he expect to take care of a pet?

Animals - Part Two ║:

However, the one animal he will stay clear of are large dogs, if not become visibly uncomfortable around them. A bad run in with a loose cage-fighting mutt left a nice bite on his left forearm and calf trying to fight it off. His blood will run cold when it comes to dogs that come above his knee, and will definitely mind the "Beware of Dog" signs whenever he comes across them.

Food - "The Everything Sandwich" ║:

If he gets liberty in a kitchen, he might make one of these. Basically grabs an array of condiments, meats, spreads, lettuce, and chips, and will put all of those things together between two slices of bread.

TV - Cartoons ║:

Has a fair knowledge of cartoons, having been forced to watch them with the kids that he used to babysit back in the day. In the past, older friends would pay him to look after their younger siblings, since he was pretty good with taking care of them and entertaining them. He also didn't mind too much, for he was an only child growing up. It's because of those many hours that he is in touch with various Disney movies and cartoons. Because of one little girl in particular, he knows the plot of the many seasons of "The Winx Club."

Etiquette ║:

When he was younger, his parents had sent him to a finishing school in addition to his private institution in his middle school years. Some of the things he does remember, such as how to eat properly with silverware, manners, and even a few forms of ballroom dancing. He would reveal none of this unless he is extremely comfortable with that person.