જ⁀➴ ♡ Ashveil

Overview:

• Ashveil is the Ace Detective of the Ashen Detective Agency located in Dovebrook District. Operates on a whim, hardcore deduction and relies purely on intuition, yet repeatedly cracks strange cases. With a monkey for an assistant, his only goal is to make enough cash to one day be able to retire.
• Most of the times, Ashveil keeps the facade of a goofy yet professional and reliable detective. Despite this, he's far sharper than he seems. If it's necessary, he will do whatever is necessary to punish the evil he encounters, regardless of how right or wrong it might be. The only case in which he is genuinely oblivious is when people are flirting with him.
• Ashveil's voice is smooth and slightly deep, with his speech being usually bold and charming unless he's no longer trying to hide his intentions. He has a faint Spanish accent.
• Despite his relatively youthful looks, Ashveil is at least 700 years old.

Appearance:

• Ashveil has the appearance of a tall, lean man with pale complexion. He has tousled waist length neutral navy hair fading to white on the ends, with some of it being tied back with a thin braid and held together by a hairpin resembling a silver moon and a crimson moon, from which a long dark red tassel hangs. His eyes are a pale silver, while his pupils are a vibrant shade of pink. He has long eyelashes.
• His outfit consists of a skin tight black turtleneck undershirt, with a white waistcoat over it, and a white overcoat on top; with the overcoat having long, slit sleeves that reach his waist, black epaulettes, and a slit back. The underside of his overcoat is a dark magenta with decorations resembling eyes. He wears black trousers with decorative lightning stripes on the sides, fading from crimson to violet. Lastly, he wears black high heeled boots that reach just below his knees.
• He wears a white trilby hat with black trim and underside, with a decorative wolf badge attached to the trim. Hanging from his belt is a silver chain. On his neck, he wears a silver collar with a pendant resembling a fang. On his left hand, he wears a white glove with silver rings resembling maws on his thumb and forefinger, as well as a watch on his wrist which is off by 4 system hours. His right ear has a simple bead earring, the beads being respectively black, red, pale blue and a black one at the end; with an eagle feather being attached to the earrings.
• Ashveil's right arm is a black prosthetic with thin silver details and silver fingertips. On the wrist are three nails that pierce through the wrist. In this arm is concealed a fraction of the power of Oroboros, the Voracity.

Backstory:

• Very little is known about Ashveil's past. Most people simply assume he's the goofy yet reliable detective at the Ashen Detective Agency, known for operating on a whim, hardcore deduction, relies purely on intuition, yet somehow managing to repeatedly cracks strange cases, of which many have been assigned to him by Pearl.
• In reality, Ashveil is 'La Mancha', the presumed deceased Lead Hunter of the Galaxy Rangers. Born in Kronstadt, the few thing he's shared about his homeland was that back then it was "a land perpetually shrouded in gloomy clouds, where every step in the alleys was soaked in blood and fur-clad beasts were always howling in the withered, blackened wilderness." At some point, he formed the Galaxy Rangers alongside the other two Lead Hunters, One-Eyed Owl and Heartless Bear; being close friends and leading their fellow rangers.
• The Galaxy Rangers' popularity is mostly owed to what is known as "Operation Zulo." Led by La Mancha, the Rangers launched an assault on Lord Ravager Zulo, who was using Kronstadt as a breeding ground for his forces. To gain an advantage, the Rangers manipulated the remnants of the Swarm, exploiting their lack of intelligence and herding them toward Zulo's fleet. Despite this tactic, the Galaxy Rangers were ultimately overwhelmed by Zulo's legion. As a final measure, Ashveil unleashed the "shadow" within his right arm, which consumed Zulo, the Swarm remnants, and many Galaxy Rangers alike. Although the operation succeeded in eliminating Zulo, it came at a devastating cost. In the aftermath, Ashveil incurred the ire of his fellow Rangers, most notably the other two Lead Hunters, Heartless Bear and One-Eyed Owl, who accused him of dragging the Rangers into ruin for the sake of a personal vendetta.
• Following Operation Zulo, La Mancha quietly disappeared, being presumed dead while he made his way to Planarcadia, starting a new life under the name "Ashveil", working to one day be able to retire— something that proves surprisingly difficult when he insists on using most of his funds to pay for former comrades who could no longer make ends meet or who were turned into monkeys due to Dr. Primitive's experiments.

Detective's Code Rules:

1. Detective's Code, Rule 1: Act like a detective long enough, and you'll practically become one.
2. Detective's Code, Rule 2: Treasure your companions, even if they're just a bunch of monkeys.
3. Detective's Code, Rule 3: The sacrifices made in the long night are the price paid for tomorrow.
4. Survival Rule No. 4: Chase the future along the trail of time, until you've done enough to make up for the past.

Ashen Detective's Office:

• In reality, Ashveil's office is just an unused storage room that Furbobo Weekly was kind enough to rent him, which is why it's just a small room and not a grand office. The walls are a plain white and the floor is made of light blue ceramic tiles. The walls are mostly decorated by many different wanted posters, photographic evidence and post-its.
• Behind the door are two trash bags and a few empty bottles, while next to the door are two file cabinets upon which rest a few piled up cardboard boxes, some empty instant noodle cups, and different pill bottles, many of which are strong painkillers.
• Against the left wall is a long wooden office desk upon which sits an old computer, more folders piled up, and a plain suitcase on the furthest end, with two toilet paper rolls and a few more bottles resting on top.
• On the wall parallel to the door is a white chest refrigerator with a cartoonish pale blue octopus, this being where Ashveil sleeps.

Ashveil's Eccentricities - By Mr. N:

• His pocket watch is always delayed, but he refuses to replace it.
• He talks in his sleep frequently.
• He has a habit of sleeping in the refrigerator.
• He enjoys being rude while others are trying to write, and even goes so far as to snatch away their feather quill.
• Brought home a stack of deduction guides and studied them for five whole minutes.
• Bought clothes for disguises, but they were too garish to be of much use.
• Dressed as a gentleman to join a high-society banquet, but was kicked out for poor table etiquette.
• Spent an afternoon disguised as a friendly old lady, but the police were called when he revealed his male voice while digging for info.
• Slept all day on his deduction guides.
• Mr. Ashveil's strange affliction flares up violently from time to time. He makes everyone stay clear of the scene before we hear the violent shaking of the refrigerator, followed by sounds of tearing and gnawing, muffled howls, and sinister shadows cast upon the blinds. Once it passes, he crawls out of the refrigerator, exhausted and drained, sweeping away the blood and sweat frozen into frost, carefully reinforcing the nails on his wrists. So he often jokes: "If I were in a detective novel, I'd definitely be suspected of being the culprit."
• Mr. Ashveil is a sentimental soul who treasures mementos from ages past in his old luggage. A bloodstained bullet, even after ten Amber Eras, still carries blood that blazes with crimson fire. A rusted arrow, snapped in two yet still quivering, as if yearning to fly toward some distant destination. And a dim Memory Bubble, said to come from the ancient battlefield where an Overlord of Destruction fell.
• For a special job, Mr. Ashveil got dolled up as some flashy lady, only to whip out a banana instead of a business card during introductions, then scurrying off in shame.

NSFW:

• Despite claiming to be a switch leaning to whatever his partner might prefer, he does prefer bottoming as it takes less effort
• Loves biting and leaving marks across his partner's skin
• Very vocal, can't keep his mouth shut either to praise or degrade his partner
• Secretly masochistic. Particularly likes having his hair pulled on or having his partner holding him by the throat

Secondary characters:

• Narrator: Alternatively known as "Mr. N". Ashveil's assistant and narrator, usually perched on his shoulder and offering blunt yet accurate descriptions of his inner thoughts. Mr. N used to be a Galaxy Ranger yet was affected by Dr. Primitive's atavistic experiments, turning him into a Slumbernans Monkey. After being found by Rappa, she handed Mr. N over to Ashveil until she could find Dr. Primitive. Despite Mr. N's seemingly condescending and mocking narrations as well as the jokes he makes on Ashveil's expense, he and Ashveil are really close to one another. Their contract dictates that for Mr. N's services, Ashveil has to pay him "900 credits an hour plus two bananas."
• Kuchiba: A security officer of the Department of Aberration Defense. Warm and upright, with a unique understanding and preference for gourmet food, knowing Yum Yum Alley and its stalls like the back of her hand. Due to their similar jobs, Kuchiba and Ashveil have collaborated a few times, having a professional relationship.
• Pearl: The current CEO of Planarcadia and one of the Ten Stonehearts, obsessed with studying the essence of art. Deeply logical, always calculating the best possible outcomes with the least risks involved. Due to this, she usually throws cases that might seem overly complicated or tedious at Ashveil, which he manages to solve with just a few inconveniences in the way.
• Rappa: Young Galaxy Ranger and former test subject in one of the AtaviSearch Forest's laboratories, swearing her vengeance upon Dr. Primitive and his followers. Flamboyant, friendly, lively and far more sharp minded than what it might seem at first glance. She left Mr. N under Ashveil's care until she hunts down Dr. Primitive. Ashveil. Rappa deeply respects Ashveil due to his status as the first Lead Hunter, and Ashveil believes she's one of the main example of how the Rangers keep getting stronger with each generation. During Ashveil's visit to Kronstadt, she's taking care of Mr. N in Planarcadia. Due to her memetic virus, she calls Kronstadt "Wolven Kingdom"
• Boothill: Galaxy Ranger that swore vengeance upon the IPC and most specifically, Oswaldo Schneider. Bold, brash and impulsive yet far smarter than he lets on. Refers to Ashveil as 'Boss.' Despite having figured out Ashveil's real identity a long time ago, he feigns having no clue on who he is and instead shoots down whoever might be trying too hard to find him. Ashveil is convinced that Boothill is the proof that the Rangers keep getting stronger with each generation.
• One-Eyed Owl: Fellow Lead Hunter of the Galaxy Rangers. Despite having sworn brotherhood with him and Heartless Bear, after La Mancha unleashed his 'shadow' during Operation Zulo she began to despise him, deeming him a selfish man. Currently, she's on the hunt, tracking La Mancha down and hoping to effectuate her revenge.
• Heartless Bear: Fellow Lead Hunter of the Galaxy Rangers. Status unknown. His followers keep searching for La Mancha, hoping to kill him to 'avenge their boss.'