#toby brain go brrr and ray brain go brrr

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So I’ve been trying all day to write replies to the requests sent but brain be like BRRR talk about Koharu vs Kiko. For context, Koharu is my version of Wanderer and Kiko is a joint version of Wanderer shared by one of my good friends and we have an AU where both of them meet. So Imma just info dump a whole bunch of stuff on you guys bc if this ends up staying around for a bit, they will come up sooner or later.

History: When Scaramouche went into Irumunsul and deleted himself from existence, he accidentally left a wound that festered until the damage was beginning to leak out via the ley lines. To right wrongs, he (now named Koharu) journeyed back into Irmunsul to try and fix the damage. On the way back, he accidentally picked up a traveller - another version of him in an alternative version of history who is now stuck in the main timeline. Eventually, Koharu names him Kiko and the pair’s relationship gradually turns into a sibling-ship.

Koharu is more like Scaramouche, aged, withered, affected by three betrayals and years under the Doctor’s ‘care’. Less likely to trust, more reactive, guarded and always paying back dues - never to be indebted to anyone ever again. More aggressive in his battle style, wanting to leave holes in flesh and stone alike, the only way he feels useful and a means to release all of his pent-up anger. Jealous, protective of the few people he loves oversees, but never lets anyone close. Pessimistic, knows all too well what the world actually holds for people like him. Hides his shame, his ball joints and less-than-human features. Heavily sarcastic, belittles to ensure he can never feel small again. Manipulates so he isn’t manipulated again. Feels and loves so, so deeply but locks it behind so many walls even he has fooled himself into thinking he doesn’t care.

Kiko is more like the Kabukimono. Curious, kind, stuck in a time long since gone. Louder, more willing to trust, and constantly amazed at what humans can do. Is open, with an eagerness to learn that envies any student at the Akademiya. Embraces his otherness, or doesn’t care, leaves his ball joints visible, only to be covered by cloth at Koharu’s insistence. Rarely fights, relying on his words to calm down any form of friction. But, when he does, he’s more graceful, reluctant to harm anyone more than he has to. Optimistic, always assumes the world has the best in store for him. Very literal, always tries to lift people up, wants everyone to feel included and loved. Scared that Koharu is secretly using him or is correct that he is right and his Mother never truly loved him, that he is a burden, and would never be enough for anyone.

Koharu vs. Kiko

‘Bitter foods, after all, sweet is purely a manufactured taste’ vs. ‘Sweet foods, because what about fruits, sweet flowers, and honey ‘Ru?’

Better at cooking, planning, executing orders vs. better at sewing, finding the holes in plans, finding a peaceful way to end conflict

Hates his mother for all she did to him vs. Misses his mother terribly and wishes to see her again

Night terrors from his time as a Harbinger and at Tatarasuna but too proud to ask for help vs. quietly trying to help him sleep better

Worries silently vs. fusses openly

Thinks he doesn’t realise how much he looks out for him vs. knows and appreciates silently for his comfort

Forever tired vs. always energetic

Cold, hissing cat vs. warm, friendly puppy

Wishes his friends were back so he can apologise for failing them vs. constantly forgetting his friends are dead and is stuck in a cycle of mourning them

Annoyed by thunder vs. amazed by the lightning

Acts like everything and everyone is beneath him vs. constantly amazed by the world and the kindness he sees constantly

Always trying to pay off his dues vs. taking kindness at face value and returning it with no strings attached

Wishes to return to a home that never existed vs. wishes to return to a home that he will never reach