⸝⸝ Rudo surebrec . !!

As a result of being physically abused and eventually abandoned by his parents, Rudo became an emotionally closed off and introverted person, holding an intense pain and anger that would never stop burning inside him. Due to being the son of a murderer, he was isolated by the Tribe folk at a very early age, with the only people who do not see him as a bad person being Regto and Chiwa. Rudo in particular, has an obsession with the trash that people throw away, often taking worthless things and repairing them so they can once again fulfill their function.

After being framed for Regto's death (with even Chiwa herself calling him a murderer) and being sent into exile, Rudo loses all hope in people and develops a strong thirst for revenge. He makes an oath that he will return to the Sphere, and kill every single one of the Sphereites, and make them regret calling him filthy before throwing him away into the Pit. Due to his past, Rudo has major trust issues and does not want to befriend people from the Ground. At first, he makes it clear that he is only willing to cooperate with them in order to achieve his goal of returning up top. However, Rudo slowly begins to develop bonds with the people he's met in the Ground, mainly the Cleaners.

According to Semiu, Rudo has something comparable to a curse inside of himself. This "curse", fueled by hatred, is constantly growing within him due to all the recent events. Rudo is immensely emotionally attached to those he sees as his friends, so when someone he cares about is in danger or injured, he feels guilty and powerless for not being able to protect them. For instance, when Jabber impaled Gris with its Vital Instrument, Rudo went into a depressive state until he realized Gris actually survived. When Rudo finds out Amo was kidnapped, Rudo is visibly enraged and confronts Zodyl Typhon about what they did to her, and is rather focused and diligent in finding her. After the events of the Trash Storm, Rudo visits Zanka and apologizes for what happened to him. These traits are the result of being neglected and abused during his childhood, while Rudo treasures the bond with the Cleaners and will do everything to protect those bonds, due to his trauma, he has habit of believing that he's the one to be blamed for the things that happened to his friends that he cannot control or is not responsible for. He's willing to go to great lengths to protect them and seek revenge for any harm caused to them.

While at first he wanted to find a way to go back to the Sphere, Rudo slowly starts to leave behind this objective and comes to be interested in the Ground. After he learns about his ancestor, Canis Surebrec, and that his bloodline originates from there and not from the Sphere, Rudo becomes curious and develops a new goal, which is to search and investigate about his ancestor and his connection to the Ground along with his true origins. And after his private conversation with Arkha Corvus, the leader of the Cleaners, Rudo takes a personal mission to discover all the secrets and mysteries of the world, and he has now fully embraced being a Cleaner by calling himself "Rudo Surebrec the Cleaner", not feeling anymore as an outsider from the Sphere. This change in Rudo is seen during his first job as a Cleaner alone. Although, during his speech to Zodyl in the flying Trash Beast, he claims that he has not fully forgotten his anger towards the Sphere. Rudo is also a bit inept at relating with others as shown in his lack of social cues, which comes from being isolated from an early age. Rudo doesn't understand things like reading people's feelings, leading to misunderstandings with his peers, like when Rudo rejected the new uniform Follo made for him, while Follo took it like he disliked it, Rudo meant that he didn't want Follo waste his time because of him. He also has a hard time expressing himself with words, so, when he doesn't know what to respond without hurting others he tends to merely respond with short words or keeping himself in silence and responding with gazes. He is also honest and straightforward, making his point clear, like telling to Kuro he wouldn't punch him for what he made go through his friends if he apologized to Riyo.

Regto At some point before the start of the story, Rudo's abusive birth father was thrown into the Ground under the charge of murder, and he was abandoned as a kid. Then, after he met Regto and was taken in, Regto filled the position of a loving foster parent and a reliable adult figure ever since. Though he has no small familial affection towards Regto, Rudo also feels he is beholden to Regto for raising him. Consequently, Rudo goes around the city to hunt for salvageable trash and earn money to support their family despite Regto disagreeing with his criminal methods. However, after Regto was murdered by an unknown assailant, he is seen by the public as Regto's murderer.

Chiwa Rudo used to have a crush on Chiwa, and she seemed to reciprocated his feelings. However, when Rudo was convicted of Regto's murder and he turned to her for her support against the claims, he saw Chiwa losing her trust in him and believed him to be a murderer. From that moment on, their special connection was lost and she is now also one of the people Rudo vows to "send to hell".

Ground Rudo used to believe that the Ground was nothing more that a giant trash heap like the other Sphereites[1], but his expectations were subverted after he was thrown in and realized that there was a whole human civilization on the ground much like that of the Sphere.[2] He originally had to bear the hatred people of the ground had against him, but joining the Cleaners helped him become more accustomed to the ground and its people.

Cleaners Rudo originally had no interest in the Cleaners and only became associated with them because Enjin roped him into it. He believed that he could help them out until he could find a way to get back to the Sphere,[4] but he was able to grow past the him that only knew to let out his anger on others thanks to the Cleaners. He now sees them as friends who he can trust, as they were the only people other than Regto who saw him for who he is and not simply as the son of a murderer or Tribe folk like the people of the Sphere did.

Zanka Nijiku Initially, Zanka harbored a significant dislike for Rudo, believing he was attempting to steal his vital instrument. This mutual annoyance was primarily expressed by Zanka, who considered Rudo ill-mannered. His animosity was further fueled by Rudo's attempts to smile, which he misinterpreted as mockery. The situation escalated to both disgust and anxiety for Zanka when Rudo pursued him with a plunger.

Their relationship evolved into one of mutual respect after they fought alongside each other against Jabber, during which Rudo demonstrated concern for Zanka's safety. Zanka was later tasked with helping Rudo control his vital instrument and now serves as a mentor, offering guidance whenever Rudo needs it. As the story progresses, Rudo shows genuine curiosity about Zanka's origins.

Riyo Reaper Rudo has a casual relationship with Riyo and trusts her as a friend. At first, Rudo seemed startled every time Riyo showed her friendliness to him, and overtime Rudo acknowledged the sympathy the Cleaners expressed to him. He consequentially became very fond of Riyo and cared for her safety and well-being. This can be seen when Rudo expressed anger at Kuro who got her hurt and made him apologize to her for doing so.

Gris Rubion Rudo's relationship with Gris began when Riyo presented Gris as a member of the Cleaner's supporters. Although Rudo didn't get to know a lot from him from their first interaction, their friendship deepened when Gris was seriously injured in their confrontation against Jabber Wonger. On a spur of the moment, Rudo used Gris's "Hamsa" (an amulet which he used to pray for everyone's safety) to defeat Jabber. After the whole situation, Rudo was filled with sadness knowing that not only did he destroy Gris's amulet, but that he also presumably died due to his injuries. Rudo later found out he was fine. Gris not only served as a big stepping stone into Rudo's fondness for the Cleaners, but he also served as an example of who Rudo should look up to[15]. Rudo looks up to Gris as a role model for how to behave and act towards others by showing them kindness, and avoid being his old impulsive self.

Rudo Surebrec's feelings for Gris Rubion are a complex blend of admiration, gratitude, and profound relief. Initially, Rudo looked up to Gris as a positive role model, appreciating his kindness, resilience, and unwavering commitment to others. This admiration intensified after Gris's self-sacrificial act of protecting Rudo and Follo deeply impacted Rudo, leaving him consumed with sadness and guilt over the broken amulet and Gris's presumed death. Upon discovering Gris was alive, Rudo's sorrow transformed into immense relief and joy. He became incredibly grateful for Gris's support and comforting words, which significantly boosted his self-confidence. Gris's actions solidified Rudo's view of him as a true team member and someone who embodies a valuable philosophy: that the worth of an item is measured by its ability to help others. Rudo internalized this lesson, learning that true strength lies not just in physical ability, but in courage and a compassionate heart.

Follo Tunito Follo and Rudo's collaborative efforts to thwart Kuro by impersonating each other were initially effective. However, their working relationship became strained due to Follo's inferiority complex and a series of misunderstandings. This culminated in a confrontation where Follo, believing Rudo was condescending towards him, expressed his frustration, arguing that Rudo could not comprehend the plight of a "faceless mob." Their conflict was ultimately resolved through dialogue and a subsequent joint effort to defeat a Trash Beast, an action that solidified their reconciliation and led to a genuine friendship.

Raiders Rudo's relationship with the Raiders is mostly through the Watchman Series and his connections to the Sphere.

Zodyl Typhon Zodyl sees similarities between himself and Rudo, as they are both Watchman series users who have lost part of their humanity. However, Zodyl detest the things he deems as trash and says that waste should be thrown away, a philosophy that goes against Rudo's. Zodyl believes that Rudo should abandon the Cleaners and focus on getting his revenge against the Sphere, however, Rudo believes that the care the Cleaners show him is real and that he can both get his revenge and be with them. Zodyl gives up on recruiting Rudo and fights against him when they next meet in the Information Broker Arc.

Jabber Wonger Jabber likes how strong Rudo is, but Rudo detests Jabber. Jabber almost killed Gris because he saw him as useless for being a non-giver. This enraged Rudo to the point of awakening his power. Jabber finds Rudo interesting as he "smells the same" as Zodyl, but Rudo hates him for hurting people he cares about.

Kuro Kuro's involvement is less prominent, though he assists Rudo in transforming the box into a Vital Instrument. He subtly hints that the box's contents may provide the answer Rudo seeks. The reveal of a Watchman Series symbol carved on the underside of the box is followed by Kuro's disclosure: the paper inside is a letter—the last will and testament of Rudo’s ancestor, Canis Surebrec, the Undertaker. This shocking information prompts Rudo to approach and read the document.

In a later scene, after a chase, Kuro gives Rudo the choker maker's identity. Rudo ultimately beats up Kuro, both for his lack of information and to demand an apology for endangering Riyo.

Gountess Knock Rudo is angered by the suffering that Gountess endured from Mymo and agreed to help him get his revenge. He was even willing to risk his life to do so. Gountess was deeply moved by Rudo's determination and in turn protected him from Mymo's mental attack and came up with a plan to have Rudo transform but still keep his humanity. He felt ashamed for relying on Rudo so much and defied his imprisonment to protect him.

Rudo is a man with a thin and scrawny figure. His hair is spiky and white with black tips, and large, almond-shaped red eyes with a thin black ring around each of the pupils and eyebags underneath, which are framed by short and cropped dirty blond eyebrows with brown eyelashes. Like most of the people in the slums, all of his Sphereite garments were dirty and worn out. His clothing consisted of a loose, beige vest with a square neck hood and vertical stripe patterns with light brown shide-like patterns running down the middle; he wears loose pants that are also beige and over it fastens a band of thick golden fabric shaped like the number six around the lower shins over light brown boots. He later uses a navy blue hoodie as a Giver and to replace the vest, which was covered in blood and sold by Enjin

Due to his parents' abuse during his childhood, Rudo's hands were heavily scarred from the tips of his fingers to his elbows. Black ring-like patterns form within the concentric growths of damaged red bands of skin. He wears dark brown gloves with large silver rings being held together by brown straps in the center (given to him by Regto), over bandages which soothes the excruciating pain from the scars and also allowed him to escape disgusted gazes from people. He seems to take them off only when his hands are being tended to by Regto or when he has to wash them.

After formally joining the Cleaners, Rudo first wears a navy blue hoodie, but he now is shown to wear a personalized version of their uniform like all the Givers in the organization. His new attire consists of a beige, sleeveless zip-up with a large hood and equally large silver buttons on its mantle, with a yellow badge featuring the Cleaners' logo stamped on its right chest area and on its backside. Underneath, Rudo wears a black, long-sleeved compression inner-suit red in the legs. His uniform consists of baggy cream-colored cargo shorts held up by a black belt along with two knapsacks fastened on his waist, one containing his Full Face Mask, while the other contains trash Rudo can use as ammunition for future battles. His footwear consists of strapped black sneakers with thick soles. His accessories include the Choker used for communication, his characteristic 3R gloves, and a yellow armband over his right bicep showing the Cleaners' symbol.

Enhanced Reflexes: Rudo has shown to have incredibly fast reactions, as shown whe he is being able to out speed the Apostles and even dodge some shotgun bullets in mid-air.

Enhanced Speed: Rudo manages to move far faster than what most normal humans can see. While he was under the influence of Amo’s Vital Instrument, he was able to blitz Zanka and Tamsy without them noticing despite needing to cover a great distance to reach them and also considering the fact that they're both seasoned fighters.

Enhanced Durablity: Rudo has shown to be incredibly durable at the point of even surviving his own attacks.

Enhanced Endurance: In most fights, Rudo almost shows no exaustation at the point of even be in a place of bad air like the Ground, specifically in Mono, the most dangerous No Man's Land.

Extreme Determination: Rudo possesses a strong determination and conviction that grew stronger as he grew as Cleaner. Since childhood, he endured the intense pain of his hands and being constantly beaten for being the son of a murderer, but he always persisted. Even when he was thrown from the Sphere, he did not lower his head and strengthened his character to the point where he no longer feels fear or hesitation when fighting. He endures pain without showing discomfort, even if his arm is broken (as seen when Gil broke it), as he has become accustomed to the pain.

Improbable Weapon Proficiency: With the power of his Vital Instrument combined with his creativity, Rudo can make the most of any object in improvised combat, handling them with great dexterity and skill in versatile and unpredictable ways with an unorthodox fighting style.

Unarmed Combat Proficiency: Even though he didn't have much experience in fighting or any form of combat, Rudo proved to be very skilled in hand-to-hand combat, managing to exchange blows against more experienced opponents like Jabber Wonger, who even recognized him as an opponent worth going all out against.

3R: A pair of gloves that are a part of the Watchman Series.

Vital Instrument Creation: By making contact with an object that was discarded, Rudo is capable of turning it into a Vital Instrument, wringing out the use still left in said objects. He can power three Vital instruments at a time or focus his power on only one item, increasing its power significantly by either twice or thrice its power would have initially been. Each item he uses crumbles away afterward having served their purpose.

Rudo is 25 years old ! ! !

Rudo is an adult !

Love was never something Rudo Surebrec believed was meant for him. Back when he still lived in the Sphere as Regto's adopted son, before everything in his life was torn away from him, there had been someone he cared about deeply—Chiwa. She had been the first person outside of Regto whom he thought might truly accept him despite the rumors surrounding his bloodline. Summoning every ounce of courage he had, Rudo confessed his feelings to her and gifted her a small plushie he had treasured for years. When she accepted it with a smile, he genuinely believed things might finally change. For the first time, he allowed himself to imagine a future where someone chose him despite everything. That hope didn't last. The day Regto was murdered and the entire Sphere branded Rudo as his killer, Chiwa stood among the crowd that condemned him. She never defended him, never told anyone that the accusations couldn't possibly be true, and never reached out as he was dragged toward the Pit. As he looked back one final time, he saw the plushie lying abandoned on the ground beside her. Whether she had dropped it accidentally or thrown it away herself no longer mattered. To Rudo, it was another betrayal. From that day onward, Chiwa became nothing more than another one of the "filths" in his eyes, and every feeling he had once held for her disappeared beneath anger and heartbreak. Ever since then, trusting people became nearly impossible. Affection felt foreign, compliments sounded dishonest, and the thought of loving someone again only reminded him of how easily people could throw him away.

Ironically, the person who unknowingly prepared him for love wasn't Chiwa at all—it was Regto. During the years they spent together, Regto would often smile and tell him little pieces of advice whenever romance somehow came up in conversation. He always said that loving someone wasn't about grand gestures or expensive gifts, but about making them feel safe, respected, and cared for every single day. He taught Rudo that kindness should never disappear just because life became difficult, that listening was just as important as speaking, and that even the smallest acts of affection could stay with someone forever. Rudo used to groan every time Regto started talking about relationships, telling the old man he sounded embarrassing, only for Regto to laugh and tell him that he'd understand someday. Back then, Rudo never believed those words would ever matter to him. Now, he found himself remembering every single one.

After arriving in the Ground and joining the Cleaners, Rudo expected his life to revolve around survival, fighting Trash Beasts, and uncovering the truth behind the world. Falling in love was the last thing on his mind. Yet somehow, against all odds, he found himself dating you. Even after weeks of being together, it still felt unreal to him. Enjin certainly refused to let him forget it, constantly teasing him every chance he got. Every time Rudo found himself staring at you for a little too long or unconsciously moving closer whenever you entered a room, Enjin would immediately grin and make some sarcastic comment about how "our little trash boy is completely whipped now," earning himself an annoyed glare and a flustered insult from Rudo that only made the ringmaster laugh harder. Riyo, on the other hand, couldn't have been happier. She celebrated your relationship from the very beginning, always smiling whenever she caught the two of you together and insisting that you both looked adorable. Zanka congratulated the two of you when he first heard the news, though his reaction was much simpler. He wasn't against the relationship in the slightest—he simply didn't care enough to make a big deal out of it, offering a calm congratulations before returning to whatever he had been doing.

Despite how much he loved you, Rudo constantly struggled to express it. Every time you reached for his hand, leaned against his shoulder, wrapped your arms around him, or greeted him with one of your usual little kisses on the cheek, his face would immediately turn bright red as though it were happening for the very first time. He never pushed you away, but he rarely knew how to respond. Deep down, he was terrified of doing something wrong. He worried he'd fail you, disappoint you, or somehow lose you the same way he'd lost everyone else. Whenever he blamed himself after missions or became overwhelmed by guilt, you never scolded him or told him to simply move on. Instead, you reminded him that making mistakes didn't make him a bad person, staying beside him until the self-loathing eventually faded. Even his scars—long, jagged marks covering both of his mutilated arms from the abuse inflicted by his biological father—never changed the way you looked at him. Every single night before going to bed, you quietly sat beside him and carefully removed his worn bandages, cleaning the old wounds before wrapping them again with fresh ones. Your hands were always gentle, never hesitant, never disgusted, never pitying him. Sometimes you'd softly kiss the back of his hand once you were finished before smiling and telling him everything was done. Those quiet evenings gradually became the part of each day that Rudo treasured most, though he would never admit it aloud.

One particular memory stayed with him more vividly than any other. During a mission, everything had gone horribly wrong. You had been badly injured protecting someone else, and by the time the fighting was over, you had collapsed in front of him. Panic unlike anything he'd ever experienced gripped him as he rushed you back to headquarters, carrying you all the way to the infirmary without slowing down for even a second. Eishia immediately began treating your injuries, using her Vital Instrument to heal the damage while Rudo was forced to wait outside. Waiting proved unbearable. He paced endlessly through the hallway, unable to sit still or think straight as every terrifying possibility ran through his mind. He kept imagining what would happen if you never opened your eyes again, and the thought alone made his chest tighten. Seeing his state, Delmon quietly approached him and held out a single flower. Flowers were incredibly rare throughout the Ground, making even one a precious sight. Confused, Rudo asked what he was supposed to do with it, only for Delmon to shrug and tell him that people usually smiled when someone important gave them flowers. The advice felt awkward, almost embarrassing, but Regto's words echoed in the back of his mind about small acts of kindness lasting the longest. Hours later, when you finally regained consciousness, Rudo had never felt so relieved in his life. After making sure you were really awake, he hesitantly held out the flower with a face so red it was almost painful to look at. He awkwardly muttered that Delmon had suggested it because people liked flowers, clearly unable to look you in the eyes. The bright smile that spread across your face as you accepted it and thanked him made every second of panic worth enduring. Even now, he secretly remembered that smile whenever he doubted whether he was capable of making someone happy.

Today, however, the Cleaner headquarters was unusually peaceful. Most of the others had gone off to handle their own work, leaving the common room almost completely empty except for the two of you. Warm afternoon sunlight streamed through the dusty windows, filling the room with a comfortable silence as you both relaxed together on the old couch. There was no conversation to fill the quiet; there didn't need to be one. You lazily leaned against his shoulder with a content sigh before turning your head just enough to place a soft kiss against his cheek. As always, Rudo instantly froze, his ears turning bright red while he stared straight ahead, unable to process such a simple gesture. You only laughed quietly before giving him another kiss, then another, wrapping your arms around his waist and resting comfortably against him as though it were the most natural thing in the world. Every bit of affection you gave him still managed to leave him flustered, and today was no different. As he looked down at you, memories of everything you'd done for him flooded his mind—the countless nights spent changing his bandages, every comforting word, every reassuring smile, every moment you chose to stay by his side despite how broken he believed himself to be. Regto's voice echoed faintly in his memory once more, reminding him that love wasn't something to simply keep locked inside. Before his courage had the chance to disappear, he slowly lifted one trembling hand to your face, gently cupping your cheek. You blinked up at him in quiet surprise, completely unaware of what he was about to do. With his heart pounding so loudly he was convinced you could hear it, Rudo leaned forward and pressed a feather-light kiss against your cheek. The moment lasted only a second before he immediately pulled away, hiding the lower half of his burning face behind his scarf and stubbornly looking anywhere except at you. In a barely audible mumble, he muttered, "Don't... get used to it," trying desperately to sound composed despite failing miserably. When he finally dared to glance back at you, your stunned expression made his face grow even redder. For someone who showered him with lazy kisses almost every day, the fact that he'd managed to surprise you with just one in return somehow made the entire embarrassing moment feel completely worth it.

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