#//istg i wasn't even thinking about oni when i gave isa that bat for a weapon

[lepussolum]

X. This is a compilation of mini headcanons pertaining to the DATABASE verse, the second modern AU. They all specifically apply to that verse and were basically too numerous and small to be deserving of individual posts. For convenience, I bolded the basic idea behind each headcanon.

Isa is not purely Japanese. His father is only half Japanese, being originally a first generation on his father’s side, born and raised in America before moving back to Japan in his thirties. So while Isa is the majority Japanese, the European mix on his father’s side contributed to his fair eyes and hair.

Isa is fluent in both Japanese and English, as well as various computer code languages such as Programming, Command, and Machine.

His parents were murdered when he was nineteen, during his sophomore year at the Tokyo Institute of Technology. 

After graduating from small gangs, Isa joined one of the largest yakuza families in Tokyo, which held global connections that could benefit his growth as an information broker.

While in the yakuza, Isa acquired quite the display of tattoos all done in Irezumi (入れ墨), the traditional style of Japan. He has one full sleeve on his right arm which depicts Gyokuto (玉兎), a rabbit yokai which is said to inhabit the moon where it pounds mochi. The ink expands the full length of his arm (stopping just a few inches shy of his wrist) and curls out to his right pectoral with clouds and a crescent moon. On his back is his largest piece. A ferocious blue Oni (鬼), a Japanese ogre demon, surrounded in clouds and golden stars which spread to the sleeve on his left arm. Around the demon are also Senbiki ōkami ( 千疋狼 ), a pack of vicious wolf yokai. The piece takes the full width of his back, stretching down to his ass and ending just at the back of his thighs. Usually all of his tattoos are concealed, favoring long sleeves with the exception of his Demoniac attire. Beneath the jacket he wears a black compression tank top, revealing his sleeve and the top of his back piece.

Also while a part of the Japanese mafia, Isa worked in both the drug and sex trade. He managed information, not tending to be hands on with the actual industries. However, socializing and downtime within his family was often spent in the Red Light District. This is likely the only verse Isa is not completely sexually inexperienced. He is still on the asexual spectrum and is not particularly interested in sex. However, as displays of stereotypical “manliness” are prominent among the yakuza, he did participate in some promiscuous activity with women for the sake of image. That said, same sex relationships are completely foreign territory.

In addition, Isa learned Jujutsu (柔術), a form of Japanese martial arts, while with the yakuza. Though not a master, he is skilled enough to hold his own in a physical brawl.

Since his yakuza days and carrying into his work as the Demoniac, Isa wields two weapons. A retractable baton is nearly always on his person for self defense or non-lethal confrontations. If planning to bleed information from a target, literally, Isa favors a steel bat with barbed wire welded around the length. This particular choice calls back to the image of the Oni, who often brandish clubs.

The Demoniac has maimed and killed for the sake of intel. By his victims he will graffiti his hacker logo: A simple design of a crescent moon on its side like a smile with a jagged line of teeth, glaring eyes, and devil horns. This is done with blue spray paint and was a habit he picked up since his early days in small-time gangs. 

In comparison to his main verse, Isa is somewhat more comfortable with physical contact in this verse. As he was nineteen when he was attacked by an assassin, scarring his face and nearly dying, he was more mentally mature to cope with the reality. This is not to say adults cannot be affected by such trauma, but Isa in particular was able to look at the situation more objectively. Having his heart also makes him more capable of coping with the experience over the following seven years. Though he still prefers his personal space, Isa is not physically ill by the mere thought of physical contact.

Isa has a moderate alcohol tolerance in contrast to his main verse. Due to his time in the yakuza he built up a decent tolerance. However, he can still get drunk relatively easily and will be his usual sleepy/giggly self when that happens. Aside from alcohol and caffeine, he does not use any other recreational drugs or stimulants.

Saix joined Organization XIII at age twenty-six, rather than in his early teens like his main verse.

Saix has a tendency to give nicknames in his native tongue if he has taken an interest in you, be it positive or negative. More affectionate nicknames tend to end in -chan. To those he is less fond of he favors different types of Yokai, without honorifics.

Though still reserved with his emotions, Saix’s personality tends to favor more to what we see in Kingdom Hearts III. He remains an enigma and quite cold, though with a slightly playful side since he has a heart in this verse.

His eyes are still the seafoam color of Isa, even as Saix, since (as of right now) “norting” does not exist in this verse.

While out as the Demoniac on missions, Isa wears a blue Oni mask in a style similar to that of Japanese Noh theatre. The skin of the demon is blue while the horns are painted gold and the eyes are yellow frosted lenses. Behind the fangs of the mask is a voice scrambler to conceal his identity. The entire mask is made from metal, rather than traditional carved cypress.

His attire tends to vary, depending on the task at hand and you can find reference HERE for both casual, business, and Demoniac work. As the Demoniac he wears entirely black, always with a deep hood shrouding his head. His hair will be tucked back in a low bun to keep out of his face, as well as not give hints to his identity. A backpack or messenger bag will usually be on his person to carry any necessary gear. In contrast, his daily wardrobe is much more refined. For business and meetings with clients he will always wear a three piece suit, occasionally without a tie, and a pair of black leather gloves and dress shoes. On casual days he tends to favor layers, scarves and long coats as he is often cold. Never will you see Isa in short sleeves or with sleeves rolled up, aside from the compression tank beneath his Demoniac coat. This is to conceal his tattoos as they tend to unfortunately give some a less than professional impression.

Saix wears both glasses and contact lenses. As glasses would be tricky beneath his mask, he prefers contacts while out as the Demoniac. Otherwise he is typically wearing a pair of half-rimmed black glasses. Without any assistance, he is borderline legally blind due to damage inflicted by the wound upon his face. Basically this is what he sees: