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( Player Name ) : Mandy
( Personal DW ) : maplepancakes
( Age ) : 26
( Timezone ) : EST
( Other Characters ) : none

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( Character's Name ) : Shiro Fujimoto
( Character's Age ) : 50
( Series ) : Ao no Exorcist
( Canon Point ) : His death in chapter 1
( Playability ) : N/A

( History ) : here

( Personality ) : The first thing to know about Shiro Fujimoto is that appearances are really, really deceiving. He is a highly-decorated member of the True Cross Order, holding the rank of Paladin and thus being at the very top of everything. He's also considered to be the strongest exorcist in the world, with even Satan himself considering Shiro to be a challenge. But despite all of these great rumors about his strength and abilities, Shiro is just a dirty old man who loves to joke around and flirt with hot women. Even though he is a Paladin, he is nothing like the ideal image of a catholic priest.

Shiro has a thing when it comes to following orders. Namely, he'll pick apart the orders to find out what the end goal is, then go about reaching that goal in his own way. As far as he's concerned, the ends justify the means, which is why he has absolutely no problem befriending demons or stealing things from other religious orders if it will solve whatever problem is laid out in front of him. This has burned more than a few bridges in the past.

He tries to play tough, but beneath his rugged exterior Shiro is actually a very kind person. He can kill demons in dozens of different ways, but he would rather not harm them if another solution is possible. This is partially why Shiro is so laid-back: why fight if you can make friends instead? Of course, Shiro is a very experienced exorcist, so he can tell when talking isn't going to work anymore. If that's the case, he'll stop with the friendly talk and start with the shooting.

Being a Paladin, Shiro is supposed to protect humans from the influence of demons. He does take this job at least somewhat seriously, and he will step up and do his job if a human is in danger. However, there is one thing he values above his job and humanity: his two sons, Rin and Yukio. They come first, though he will try to find a way to keep his boys safe and fulfill his job as a Paladin. Shiro is the master of compromises, so long as he gets what he wants out of it.

Shiro is also an old soul. While he's decidedly in the middle-aged range, he's seen a lot in his life. It's never specifically stated how long he's been with the order, but given that there's classes for beginning exorcists at the high-school level, it's reasonable to assume he's been at it for a while. In that time, he's seen a lot of things, both wonderful and horrible, and it has shaped him into the person he is today. He's very laid-back and enjoys taking his time with things. Peace and quiet doesn't last long, so he doesn't like to interrupt those quiet moments with stupid drama or seriousness.

It's important to note that Shiro is very bad at following rules. He does what he wants when he wants to do it, regardless of what other people think. His experience has a lot to do with this: he's been through a lot, so he knows what works and what doesn't work. Another reason for his behavior is that he's more interested in following the intent of the law than the word of the law. He knows that even the best of intentions can actually be harmful, so decisions need to be made on a case-by-case basis. This is why Shiro listens to people and tries to make compromises, rather than just saying "Well it's against the rules so you can't do that." Also he doesn't like doing extra work, so he lets small things go if nobody is hurt by it.

Another important part of Shiro's identity is one of a parent. He adopted Rin and Yukio fifteen years before the start of canon, and being a father definitely changed him. In the flashbacks we see, he was more cold and serious, not letting his kind side out as often. But after fifteen years of being a dad, he is much more friendly and open. He's also been shown to give up bad habits (namely smoking) for the sake of his boys.

In the end, Shiro has two distinct identities: Shiro the father, and Shiro the Paladin. When he's the father (both in a religious sense and a paternal sense), he is very calm, kind, and helpful. He's a fan of tough love, but he does genuinely care about his family and the people who come to his church. When he's the Paladin, though, he's extremely tough and does what needs to be done. Both of these are part of who he is, and it's how he has adapted to his crazy life.

( Strengths/Weaknesses ) :
There are five different classes for exorcists: Knight, Dragoon, Tamer, Doctor, and Aria. Excluding Tamer, which is special, any exorcist can technically do any of the different classes. For example, a Knight could recite Aria verses in a pinch if they needed to. However, most exorcists specialize in one or two of the different classes. Shiro is different in that he is supposedly an expert in all five classes. He has been shown to favor Dragoon and Aria, but he is also a very talented Doctor and Tamer. He hasn't specifically been shown using Knight abilities, but at one point he stole a sword with the intention of using it, so it is reasonable to assume that he knows Knight skills too. (His Tamer abilities would be blocked in Vatheon, though, since it involves summoning demons.)

Along with that, Shiro is a very powerful exorcist. He holds the rank of Paladin, which is the highest rank an exorcist can receive. He has been shown to exorcize demons with ease, whereas other exorcists might have trouble or need backup to do so. Shiro is also very mentally powerful and has a strong willpower. He is mentally strong enough to prevent Satan from possessing him when he's at his best, which is amazing since Satan can possess pretty much anyone else without much effort. Also, when he let his guard down and Satan did end up possessing him, he was able to overcome Satan and regain control of his body.

In the more mundane area, Shiro is a very wise person. He has a lot of experience with life in general, so he is a good source of advice and help. He's also very protective of his sons, and of innocent people in general.

Finally, Shiro is very quick-witted and resourceful. He can think of a plan in no time at all, and he can make changes to that plan as the situation changes. Along with that, he can use just about anything around him to suit his needs.

Shiro does have some weaknesses, though. Rin and Yukio are the most obvious ones. He would do anything to protect his boys, and he has a hard time being objective when it comes to them. They can easily be used to get at him, and this is what ultimately causes his death.

His strength as an exorcist is also a weakness. Because he is so strong and talented, he is a target. All the demons of the demon world want to get at him. Even Satan himself wants to get a hold of Shiro and eliminate him. Shiro is one of the biggest threats to demons, so they are all too eager to try to get rid of him. This makes his life that much more dangerous.

Shiro's stubbornness is another big weakness of his. He likes doing things his way, so he has a tough time working in a group if anyone in that group disagrees with his methods. He is open to compromise, but only to some degree. A perfect example of this is in a flashback in the manga, where he needs to get a sword to use against a demon. Instead of asking nicely, or even saying "I'll bring it back when I'm done," he just outright steals it. He also doesn't listen when other people try to explain why that sword is important to them.

Shiro also has a hard time expressing himself, especially when it comes to Rin. He does care, but he's definitely big on the whole 'tough love' thing, so he has a hard time showing just how much he cares. This is a problem because it results in miscommunication and hurt feelings. It is also part of the reason why he died: Rin thought Shiro was abandoning him (in reality he was trying to get Rin somewhere safe, but he didn't explain that), and he said very hurtful things to Shiro, which weakened his mental state and allowed Satan to possess him.

( Other Important Facts ) :
I did mention it a couple times already, but Shiro is dead. He's coming to Vatheon just after his death in canon.

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They're all from the same event, so I lined them up in order so it's easier to read them.

( Questions? Comments? Concerns? ) : None!