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Livio / Trigun Maximum / reserved // MAJOR spoilers for future eps of stampede are highly likely
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Character
Name: Livio
Series: Trigun Maximum
Timeline: end of Double Wings
Canon Resource Links:
Livio on trigun wiki
Razlo’s wiki
Personality:
In his childhood, Livio was at first completely self-absorbed, at all times wrapped up in self-pity to the point of being ignorant to others’ feelings entirely. When another child at the orphanage, Nicholas D. Wolfwood, accused him of being a crybaby, he snapped that no one could possibly feel as worthless and unloved as he did, despite being surrounded by other kids with no families and tragic histories. Having this bluntly pointed out to him by Wolfwood seemed to have the desired effect on Livio, and he began to consider those around him. He stopped moping and instead spent time with the other children. Even when doing chores (the bane of any child) he appeared to be genuinely happy, socializing and thriving for possibly the first time in his life. His 180 into devoting himself to others was so complete that, on instinct, he threw himself underneath Jasmine, another resident of the orphanage, when she tumbled off of a building, absorbing her fall and saving her life.
However, these changes reverted literally overnight after Livio woke up to find his hands covered in the blood of Jasmine’s puppy. Despite somehow knowing that he didn’t kill the animal but was still clearly responsible, Livio took the accusations of the other children to heart and fled to a life on the streets. Here, he sank past self-pity into not caring about anything at all. He allowed himself to be ganged up on and beaten by groups of adults, eventually falling so far into despair that he wished they would just kill him.
At the behest of a mysterious boy identifying himself as “Razlo,” Livio sought a purpose within the Eye of Michael, a cult of assassins dedicated to Millions Knives. Livio devoted himself entirely to the Eye, mind, body, and soul. The Eye gifted him with physical capabilities far beyond any natural human level. Still, Livio regularly pushed himself further, often to the point of unconsciousness. He was desperate to continue gaining strength so he wouldn’t be kicked out of the Eye, and willing to forsake any sense of morality he had already attempted to develop so that he could become the perfect assassin. He pushed his own emotions aside far enough that he would become a simple tool for his superiors to direct with no resistance whatsoever.
However, just as in his childhood, Livio was still capable of change for the better. The very same Wolfwood that encouraged him to open up as a child would become the entire reason Livio defected from the Eye – the purpose for which Wolfwood laid down his own life. Livio recognized this intent while they were locked in a battle to the death, and he decided then and there that being a person like Wolfwood, who all but lived to positively serve others, especially those weaker, was worth far more than being a coldblooded assassin.
Although he embraces it, this change takes time for Livio to fully acclimate to. He knows he wants to live, but doesn’t think he deserves to eat following Wolfwood’s death. It’s only once Vash, Wolfwood’s ally, insists that he should, even if only to maintain his strength, that he does. He knows he wants to protect others, but admits he has struggled to find children worth protecting, and finds himself horrified when Vash trusts him enough to fall asleep next to him immediately following Wolfwood’s death. He doesn’t fight back or complain when Wolfwood’s other allies berate him or even hit him, because he believes it’s deserved.
To ends like these, Livio struggles to find his own self-worth, as he always has, although now he has years’ worth of blood on his hands to justify a lack of any sympathy for himself. It’s debatable whether he even considers himself a person beyond his body’s capabilities; he tells Vash that being asked to fight one of the strongest of Knives’ followers is an honor, both because Vash puts that trust in him, and because it is the first time he can put his deadly skills to use to protect people rather than just to harm.
Livio seems to finally find his footing in this encounter; although his opponent, Elendira, poses almost no threat to anyone weak, as they are ultimately unworthy game, Livio realizes he harbors affection for a group of children almost caught in the crossfire, and for their caretaker, who turns out to be Jasmine. He expresses relief and gratitude that these are the first people he finds himself instinctively protecting in his adult life.
In contrast to his moments of melancholy, Livio can also be almost inappropriately silly and sincere. He screams like a little girl upon seeing someone pull a worm out of their mouth. He scuttles around an enemy’s deadly barrage like it’s a game, apparently taking it personally when she doesn’t stop firing after he asks her to wait. And that wasn’t even to stop the fight so much as to get a hat and poncho that he says “make him stronger” due to their sentimental value.
A fundamental understanding of Livio would not be complete without also considering Razlo. While Livio is not explicitly stated in canon to have dissociative identity disorder, Razlo serves exactly like an alter in Livio’s system. Since Livio’s childhood, Razlo has acted as both punching bag and protector; he was created as a trauma response to abuse and neglect from Livio’s parents. Razlo fronts in times of immense distress, especially in response to physical threats.
Although at first Livio did not understand Razlo’s nature, he has come to a deeper understanding of him. Razlo was the one responsible for killing Livio’s abusive parents, for the puppy (which was the reason Jasmine had fallen from the roof in the first place) and also for the violent ends of the men who assaulted young Livio in the streets. Livio recognizes that their switching accounts for gaps in his memory, and that Razlo cares deeply about him.
The two seem to have finally reached a mutual understanding and appreciation, with Livio eventually admitting (and apologizing for the fact) that he, unconsciously or not, forced Razlo to take abuse so that Livio himself would not recall it. Razlo meanwhile acknowledges that their body’s strength and their positions in the Eye were thanks to Livio’s efforts and dedication to training. When necessary, they can carry out internal conversations or even co-front, but Livio remains the host identity and fronts the overwhelming majority of time.
Pokémon Information
Affiliation: Breeder
Starter: Teddiursa
Password: atomic fireball
Samples
RP Sample: TDM
Victory Road Sample:
[The network gets a video displaying something that is likely familiar to every single viewer: a dreaded Ledge. Altogether, it looks unintimidating, a lovely short grass path just a few feet above another like it, likely on one of the earlier, calmer routes. The only thing out of place, really, is a man scratching his chin, staring at the shelf of rock like it’s some nigh impossible math problem.
The thing is, he’s huge. Taller than the ledge, even. He can literally peer over the top of it.
First, he lifts the Pokemon at his side, a particularly lethargic Teddiursa, and carefully places it atop the ridge. It promptly tumbles over the side and starts to slide back down, although its trainer catches it before it can sustain any injuries. This repeats once or twice, to the human’s mounting chagrin.
Now, he sets the bear cub on his shoulder and makes as if he’s going to climb the microscopic cliff as Teddiursa settles comfortably in his poncho. And once again, in spite of the high likelihood of him being able to uproot a tree with his bare hands judging by his muscle mass, he can’t keep a grip, and slips down the rocks. His brows furrow deeply as he motions with a hand to the top of the ledge, then to his own head, like one would compare heights.
His shoulders slump as he finally makes his way to the Gear, patting whatever Pokemon has been kind enough to record for him before picking it up and giving the camera an exasperated look.]
So... what's goin’ on with that?
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