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i-write-hurt-not-comfort · 7 months

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@yuukanaazu hi there! thank u for your question, i would LOVE to talk about this. i've thought about this so much and i love the who Mukami backstory. i would like to disclaim i'm not a history expert but i've researched this a fuck ton. whilst a lot of the Mukami routes have bits of the Romanian history lore scattered around, the most lore comes from Ruki's MB but especially his LE, so i'm going to be using that as my main source.

putting this under a cut here because it's very long. TW for discussions of the Romanian orphan crisis.

so right off the bat in MB, we see Ruki clearly has this trauma surrounding something which happened in an eastern european nation, as seen in this manga panel when he's sitting in class and the teacher is talking about an outbreak of orphans.

although they don't SAY Romania, it's pretty heavily implied that it's Romania as this was where the infamous orphan crisis occurred and we know the Mukami's met in an orphanage. the REAL confirmation of what actually happened in Romania comes from Ruki's LE.

credit where credit is due, rejet did alright with the Romania lore. in the 1960s, Romania was under a dictatorship by Ceaușescu. Ceaușescu's socialist policies had Romania and its capital Bucharest in declining conditions. wild-spread poverty caused children to run away from home so there were already some children on the streets. Decree 770 was enacted in 1966 which banned abortion and contraception with the hope of population growth directly leading to economic growth.

Ruki's father was supposedly a politician during the time of Decree 770 being enacted. it is implied Karlheinz convinced Ceaușescu to impose Decree 770 to cause wide-spread casualties particularly in children and use these for ghoul experiments. Karlheinz also convinced Ceaușescu to impose higher taxes and embezzle public funds.

it's unclear exactly when Ruki's father was dismissed from his political position, but we see it happen in LE and he becomes an alcoholic. over the next few years, birth rates would increase substantially, especially over 1967, 1968 and 1969 when the policy was still knew. parents who were unable to take care of their children gave them up to orphanages. by 1977, parents were taxed for being childless. potentially this is when Ruki's father dies and they all enter the orphanage.

children ran away from home due to parents being overloaded with children and poverty stricken. by the 1980s, conditions in the orphanages had significantly declined. Ceaușescu was killed in December 1989. supposedly, Kalrheinz was assassinated at the end of the revolution too, and was hung in public, but his corpse disappeared.

conditions in the orphanages were as follows:

Children did not have access to food, water, medicine or basic needs

Many were not educated and were illiterate

Hygiene was below standard and sexual assault common

HIV/AIDS spread throughout orphanages particularly in the 1980s

Military run orphanages often saw violent child abuse

Children self-harmed and abused aurolac, a type of paint inhaled as a solvent (commonly distributed around Bucharest during this period right through to common times)

Gangs were formed inside and outside the orphanages which led to further violence

There weren't enough beds

Some children were sold off as slaves for money or to be abused (Kou is an example of this)

Disabled children were sent to special places and were treated the worst

the Mukami's lore is mostly implied from theories, and the bullet points i'm about to drop are only my perspective. though it is based off canon events.

here, we are going to assume the timeline matchup or make some kind of sense…

it DOES kind of make sense if you imagine the Mukami's to be born in 1966/67 due to the abortion ban

thus they would be around age 10-11 in 1977 when they all entered the orphanages

obviously the orphanages were overcrowded by this point in time, hence the conditions were so bad

Azusa was at the orphanage first and when Ruki arrived, he followed him around

Ruki was creeped out at first but eventually came to see Azusa as a younger brother

then Ruki meets Kou when he's in the middle of trying to kill himself and calls him a loser

Yuma joined the orphanage last, and became friends with everyone after meeting Kou in the punishment cell

so the order is Azusa, then Ruki, then Kou, and then Yuma

Ruki

Ruki's father was a politician… until he wasn't

when Decree 770 was enacted, he turned into an alcoholic and began abusing Ruki's mother

it's explained in Ruki's LE Maniac Epilogue and it's a bit vague but I do think the implication is that Ceaușescu imposing higher taxes (potentially the childless tax in 1977) is what caused Ruki's father's dismissal

this means Ruki was a baby when Decree 770 was first enacted but he was pampered so he didn't know that was going on in the real world

1977, Ruki's father was fired then committed suicide, his mother had an affair and ran off, and Ruki entered the orphanage

he was beaten up a lot for being an ex-aristocrat

Kou

Kou was born to an aristocratic family but they were exiled when he was still young

(i headcanon his parents being from another country, possibly Italy considering his name was Emilio)

he was off-handed to a nanny but she abandoned him when he was young

she potentially abandoned him due to having to care for too many orphans (early 1970s)

kou spent most his childhood on the streets, at which point he was shown to beg for food and money

he exchanged this (IN CANON!!) for aurolac (which i write about here)

eventually he was taken into the orphanage, right when some army officers shot some people in front of him

there he was sold off to aristocrats, aka slavery, and gouged out his eye

continued using aurolac in the orphanage

Yuma

i will assume he ended up in Bucharest around mid-1970s

his farming family in the village which burnt down was poor due to socialist policies and higher taxes

he was in a gang as the name Bear and was one day thrown into the orphanage when everyone else was shot

his leader Lucks had been shown to be prostituting himself to get money for the gang

Yuma steals food from the orphanage and got into a lot of fights due to people insulting his gang

Azusa

Azusa was raised by Romani people

it isn't clear whether he was born into a Romani family or whether he was born accidentally and abandoned and then taken in by the Romani people

i personally headcanons the former

he was weak compared to everyone and Justin, Melissa and Christina beat him up a lot

one day they were killed for burglary and Azusa cried

then he passed out in front of a shop and was sent to the orphanage

he enjoys getting beaten up at the orphanage and that's when he meets Ruki

i am sorry that this is SO LONG. if you made it to the end, thank u and congratulations. i love this lore. if you want it saved somewhere, i have it all here (+ more information).

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〔◌┆✎ 𝐑𝐔𝐊𝐈 𝐌𝐔𝐊𝐀𝐌𝐈.◦〕

-;┊ ༑ ࿐ྂ•••◣ 𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐈𝐂 𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 ◥

♟ 𝓝𝓪𝓶𝓮

↳ Ruki Mukami

↳ Ruki — Lapis lazuli; strength, courage, wisdom. Bearing inner truth, harmony, and self-awareness. A phenomenal rarity of the highest order.

↳ Mukami — “Godless.” Ironic in the stripping away of humanity and the welcoming of eternal sadism, flames immemorial, and a life of solitude and desolation.

♟ 𝓚𝓪𝓷𝓳𝓲

↳ 無神ルキ

♟ 𝓐𝓵𝓲𝓪𝓼𝓮𝓼

↳ The Serpent Who Tempts Eve, the “Brains” of the Mukami household.

♟ 𝓞𝓬𝓬𝓾𝓹𝓪𝓽𝓲𝓸𝓷

↳ Ryotei Academy student

♟ 𝓟𝓱𝔂𝓼𝓲𝓬𝓪𝓵 𝓐𝓰𝓮

↳ Eighteen years old

♟ 𝓡𝓮𝓪𝓵 𝓐𝓰𝓮

↳ Unknown — Speculated to be born somewhere between 1975-1980, since Ruki’s birth family coincided with Nicolae Ceaușescu’s reign (1965-1989) and their fall occurred around the Romanian Revolution of 1989. The aristocracy still existed back then and this would align with his childhood years. However, it should be noted that it is currently unknown how long the Mukami brothers spent in Eden, which is in the demon realm where time passes differently from the human world.

♟ 𝓑𝓲𝓻𝓽𝓱𝓭𝓪𝓽𝓮

↳ April 24th

♟ 𝓗𝓸𝓻𝓸𝓼𝓬𝓸𝓹𝓮

↳ Taurus — Those of the Taurus zodiac maintain an air of intelligence, reliability, dedication, and continue to labor diligently and gracefully in their everyday lives. However, this poise often belies their stubbornness. They are straightforward and blunt, uncaring as to who could take offense from their words. Furthermore, they are possessive of their belongings and can harbor an anger so ferociously engulfing that they will watch your world crumble without an ounce of regret. Nevertheless, people possessing the Taurus zodiac are knowledgeable about the world and swear unwavering fealty towards their loved ones.

♟ 𝓑𝓲𝓻𝓽𝓱𝓼𝓽𝓸𝓷𝓮

↳ Diamond — The earth’s hardest natural material, diamonds boast cutting edges unyielding to any sharp blade. Often symbolizing eternal love, cathartic powers, as well as a sense of clarity and balance, they live up to the quality of being unassailable. Stems from the Greek root adamas, meaning invincible and unbreakable. Throughout history, people believed diamonds could ward off illness, poison, poverty, and even death. Others asserted lightning from the heavens brought about the gemstone, while others proposed they were even the tears of God. In addition to symbolizing eternal union and matrimony, some thought carrying diamonds would promise unwavering strength, timeless beauty, and happiness beyond the trials and adversity of daily life.

♟ 𝓢𝓮𝔁

↳ Male

♟ 𝓖𝓮𝓷𝓭𝓮𝓻

↳ Male

♟ 𝓟𝓻𝓸𝓷𝓸𝓾𝓷𝓼

↳ He | Him | His

♟ 𝓢𝓮𝔁𝓾𝓪𝓵𝓲𝓽𝔂

↳ Heterosexual (canonically, though it is never specified if they limited themselves to female prey only).

↳ Pansexual (for the sake of OC interactions and scenarios as per request).

♟ 𝓝𝓪𝓽𝓲𝓸𝓷𝓪𝓵𝓲𝓽𝔂

↳ Romanian

♟ 𝓢𝓹𝓮𝓬𝓲𝓮𝓼

↳ Demon (formerly human)

♟ 𝓡𝓪𝓬𝓮

↳ Impure Vampire

♟ 𝓑𝓵𝓸𝓸𝓭 𝓣𝔂𝓹𝓮

↳ AB — People with AB type blood coursing through their veins always exercise caution when dealing with others. Exceptionally analytical, unparalleled rationality, and cold yet calming exteriors, individuals with AB blood are considered the most complex according to Japanese blood type personality theory. They are the rarest in the country and are often seen as dual-faced. At worst, they are aloof, critical, and unforgiving people, while at best, they are calm, collected, and logical.

♟ 𝓒𝓾𝓻𝓻𝓮𝓷𝓽 𝓛𝓸𝓬𝓪𝓽𝓲𝓸𝓷

↳ Kaminashi City, Japan

↳ Frequents libraries, bookstores, grocery stores during errands, Ryotei Academy for the Adam and Eve plan, and occasionally museums for leisure.

♟ 𝓡𝓮𝓼𝓲𝓭𝓮𝓷𝓬𝓮

↳ Mukami estate, formerly Eden under Karlheinz’s guidance.

-;┊ ༑ ࿐ྂ•••◣ 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 ◥

♟ 𝓗𝓮𝓲𝓰𝓱𝓽

↳ 180 CM — 5'11"

♟𝓦𝓮𝓲𝓰𝓱𝓽

↳ 64 KG — 141 LBS

♟ 𝓔𝔂𝓮𝓼

↳ Alluringly deep, steel blue-hued ceruleans that range from a summer day’s sky to the tempestuous storms promising the most devastating of thunderstorms and outrageous of cyclones when enraged. Whether one sees the calm before the maelstrom or the aftermath of ruin depends on their behavior.

♟𝓗𝓪𝓲𝓻

↳ Charcoal black fading to ivory strands at the ends reminiscent of his fangs and the moon at perigee. Short, shaggy, slightly V-shaped bangs that are parted as to not obscure his refulgent eyes. The ends of it in the back barely reach his collar, or in other words, almost halfway down his nape.

♟𝓑𝓸𝓭𝔂

↳ Trapezoid — The shoulders and chest are broader than that of the narrow waist and hips, hence the name. Not to be confused with the inverted triangle, where the difference between shoulders and waist is much more drastic. Slim and slender, mostly muscular on the upper part with bulkier arms and a fuller inner body. One of the most common yet coveted body types for men.

♟𝓢𝓴𝓲𝓷

↳ Porcelain white and alabaster complexion, Ruki’s skin has very little melanin due to his undead qualities. Ashen from head to toe, the lack of blood circulation results in what appears to be Pallor mortis—the paling of the flesh after death.

↳ Scars – Two large engravings from when the wretched recreants branded him using a heated iron rod as a child still remain on his back after all those decades, serving as a reminder of his once human weakness and the rebirth of a Vampire who shall never again bend to the will of insufferable mortals.

♟ 𝓒𝓵𝓸𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓟𝓻𝓮𝓯𝓮𝓻𝓮𝓷𝓬𝓮

↳ More slim and tight-fitted than that of a loose fit, Ruki prefers to wear clothes that cling to his body shape rather than obscure it. Sophisticated blazers year-round, yet opting for cozy and stylish turtlenecks during the harsh winter. Purely for aesthetic choice, as Vampires cannot trap body heat due to being undead. Although he rarely wears short-sleeved garments, once in a blue moon will he wear it during slumber. Monochromatic colors with accents of navy, burgundy, and argentine adorn his wardrobe, void of vivacity.

♟𝓟𝓲𝓮𝓻𝓬𝓲𝓷𝓰𝓼

↳ Three on his right ear, each indicating one of his brothers. A symbol of family and a reminder of those whom he must protect during their second life together. A hooped black earring between two studs of the same color, matching his overall dark and monochrome fashion taste.

-;┊ ༑ ࿐ྂ•••◣ 𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘 ◥

♟ 𝓒𝓪𝓷𝓸𝓷 𝓣𝓻𝓪𝓲𝓽𝓼

↳ While he’s not purely hedonistic per se, Ruki acts according to what will and will not benefit him. Typically what will benefit him, however, is feeding off of another until they have been sucked nearly dry, which explains why he often involves himself in the most macabre of encounters—to quench his thirst.

↳ Straightforward and candid, Ruki will not hesitate to voice his concerns and criticisms with another, with little to no consideration for their feelings or sentiments. Brutally blunt, the Vampire values truth and honesty above all, even if his approach is rude.

↳ Cold-hearted and sadistic, he thrives off the suffering of others, wasting no time in baring his fangs into the poor prey who he deems as “livestock” if it means he can rejuvenate himself using their delectable blood. The very sight of the sanguine fluid thrills him, urging him to take a dangerously copious amount of the life force, although he does indeed knows their limits and how to exercise caution.

↳ Stoic and strict, the Vampire maintains a visage of apathy and mental fortitude. His punishments are ruthless and unforgiving, although he disciplines out of a need to preserve order and behaved conduct in the Mukami manor, whether it is with his family or his prey.

↳ Smug and sarcastic, despite his seemingly dull and boring attitude, Ruki has a cutting wit to his words, occasionally joking in sarcastic ways to mock his prey and undermine their intellect compared to his own.

↳ Surprisingly stubborn, he does not change his ideals and judgments on certain matters easily whatsoever. Especially concerning his vampiric nature, the circumstances of his human life, and his benefactor.

↳ Yandere tendencies: should his lover betray him or go against his wishes, the Vampire resorts to confining his prey, inflicting permanent marks of ownership as if branding them, or even killing them with his own two hands. He has killed before and has no qualms with doing so again, as seen in his More, Blood brute ending wherein all six Sakamaki brothers were murdered by a mentally broken Ruki. Extremely possessive of his prey, Ruki constantly adorns their body with his bite marks to deter other Vampires and demons from taking what belongs to him. A cold and umbral dungeon awaits his disobedient prey if they decide to test his patience and incur his wrath.

♟Mʙᴛɪ: 𝓐 𝓭𝓮𝓮𝓹𝓮𝓻 𝓪𝓷𝓪𝓵𝔂𝓼𝓲𝓼

↳ INTJ — The Architect. The Mastermind. Introverted, intuitive, thinking, judging. An insightful tactician applying creativity and rationality in every facet of life. Often leads a private, yet complex conduct amidst a plethora of thoughts. Quick-witted, excelling at the top of their craft, with keen eyes for seeing through facades of hypocrisy and insincerity. Their minds never sleep. Both a stoic and a cynic, they question everything around them, from how the world works to why events and circumstances unfold the way they do. The strong yearning for knowledge, success, and transformation compels their every action. As well-informed as they are of current events and scholarly subjects, they also tend to be arrogant, emotionally distant, and critical of others. Nevertheless, they embark on the path to discover with eager steps, focusing on the future and the collective forest rather than the present day and the individual trees that constitute said forest.

↳ Enneagram 5w6: The Troubleshooter — They seek to be useful and reshape the world around them one improvement at a time. Objective and systematic in their endeavors, they tend to exclude bias, the self, and outside preferences away from the equation and methodology. They are known for their loyalty to certain conventions and authorities, however they may withdraw from others to cope with stress which can lead to loneliness and isolation. Eager to pick up new skills and beneficial pieces of knowledge, the troubleshooter fears being incapable or worthless. Those who identify with 5w6 regulate their emotions rather easily, although they lack the patience and empathy for those who cannot follow suit. In Ruki’s case, his hobbies manifest a pursuit of knowledge and honing of the mind while staying true to his benefactor’s wishes.

↳ SO/SX Instinctual Variant — While the very idea of friendship, even more so romantic relationships can be daunting to these personality types, the SO/SX type often look for their best friend or partner in each social setting they step foot in, seeking a one-on-one connection rather than large support groups. For Ruki, this shows in his lack of awkwardness in social interactions and his tendency to seek secluded areas with the person of interest, namely his prey. Far from being shy or socially inept with others, the Vampire denies the notion of companionship or empty confidants when he really desires a deep bond with another, much to his own chagrin. His pride and hubris will not allow him to easily admit such an epiphany.

↳ Enneagram Tritype 594 — Reclusive, discreet, concealing their innermost feelings with ease. They value authenticity and possess a vast imagination, spending most of their spare time theorizing or reminiscing on vivid memories. However, at times they can be a bit reckless. Nonetheless, they carry themselves with a bohemian charm. Usually pleasant and undisturbed on the outside, they hide complex inner worlds and reveries in which reality interweaves with fantasy, real with imaginary, the objective with the subjective. They are avoidant and tend to express their anger in a passive-aggressive manner.

↳ Socionics: ILI — Lost in thought, the mind of an ILI is an oasis of developed imagination and mental wanderings. Complex inner landscapes occupy their thoughts riddled with scrutiny and skepticism. Despite their introversion, they may appear extroverted due to having mastered the game of social interaction.

↳ Big Five: RCOEI — Avoidant, withdrawn, often pursuing intellectual gain. Unaffected by the suffering of others, more dominant than submissive. Almost impossible to get to know; a tough nut to crack. Driven by reason, motivated by the self rather than others, and possessing an unrivaled confidence.

↳ Attitudinal Psyche: VLEF — Most interested in gathering information that commits them to the path they have chosen, rarely straying away from their original goals and ambitions. Seeks control over their identity through inquiry and investigation. Characterized by confident volition, flexible logic, and insecure emotion.

↳ Temperament: Melancholy-Phlegmatic — The analyst. The need to do right and to figure out what is right to begin with is high. When melancholy and phlegmatic types are combined, it produces a detail-oriented individual who is analytical and meticulously plans their everyday life. Their functionality requires time to themselves to formulate a plan of operation.

-;┊ ༑ ࿐ྂ•••◣ 𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘 ◥

♟ 𝓐𝓻𝓲𝓼𝓽𝓸𝓬𝓻𝓪𝓽𝓲𝓬 𝓞𝓻𝓲𝓰𝓲𝓷𝓼

↳ As a young, human boy in an esteemed noble family, Ruki lived a luxurious life with many servants, maids, and butlers to heed his every beck and call. Both his father and mother treated him with kindness and spoiled him rotten with lavish gifts, including but not limited to a collection of books and fables, and the dark web-like choker he wears even in present time.

↳ However, after the devil Trismegistus gained political traction in the Parliament and stole the thunder from his birth father, he developed a habit of inebriating himself to the point of beating Ruki’s mother, who later resorted to secret rendezvous as a coping mechanism for the family that slowly fell apart. Unbeknownst to the young Ruki at the time, he mostly repressed these memories due to what is most likely childhood trauma from watching beloved parents turn against one another. His father would come home, hardly greeting his own family, and instead revel in alcohol.

↳ Oftentimes he’d unleash his frustrations upon the servants, which taught the human boy how punishing others, especially those of inferior status, was acceptable. It didn’t take long for Ruki to learn the ways of a whip and how it would cleave into flesh with such ease. With this deplorable tool of violence and torture, he would discipline the servants for the smallest of mishaps and blunders.

↳ Despite his mother’s originally kind gestures and doting personality, she began venturing outside more often much to the young boy’s disappointment. Little did he know, a new romance budded away from the aristocratic family, which finally revealed itself the moment Trismegistus seized victory in the capital once and for all. Falling from glory and prestige, Ruki’s father became bankrupt and later hung himself using his own son’s whip in sheer traumatizing irony, much to the boy’s shock and bewilderment.

↳ By then, the only remnant of his mother was a letter she left behind for him, undoubtedly in her handwriting. It stated she loved Ruki, however, the servants who ransacked the estate claimed she escaped to pursue new beginnings with another man. The young boy soon got a taste of his own medicine for how he mistreated the servants. Left with nothing, the manor eventually crumbled into miserable ruin as the boy waited and waited for a mother who would never return for him.

↳ Eventually, Ruki had no choice but to turn to the streets of his homeland. Destitute, parentless, and starved, he encountered many other struggling children his age who sunk to the depravities he would rather forgo in favor of his freedom and dignity. That is, until a man working with the orphanage took him.

♟ 𝓞𝓻𝓹𝓱𝓪𝓷𝓪𝓰𝓮 𝓞𝓻𝓭𝓮𝓪𝓵𝓼

↳ Deplorably enough, the orphanage was no better than the destitute streets. Other children bullied and hit Ruki for his aristocratic lineage alone. For the longest time he could turn to no one, until a young Azusa followed him around as he wanted to be the subject of the bullying instead. Thereafter, he met Kou and Yuma. The four of them only had each other to rely on, and together, they formulated a plan to escape Hell.

↳ Despite being an orphanage, the place was akin to purgatory due to the malnourished and neglected children, and even those who would be killed for their supposed insolence. Any children caught escaping were shot dead or tortured until they breathed their last.

↳ Due to the economic strife at the time, Romanian orphanages lacked heat and electricity altogether. Food remained scarce. Medicine and washing facilities were intermittent. Children suffered physical and sexual abuse, and in more severe cases, restrained without clothing for the entirety of the day. Nurses received little to no training and would instead torment the orphans rather than treat their illnesses.

↳ As the four boys diverted the attentions of the guards and escaped, unfortunately they were later hunted down and shot dead—all except Ruki, the mastermind behind this grand plan in the first place. Rather than the sweet release of death, they subjected him to human branding. Two painfully searing marks forever engraved into his back, bringing him to death’s door.

↳ That is, until Karlheinz intervened and promised a young Ruki eternal life and vengeance in doing so, to which he eagerly grasped the immortal’s hand. From there, he would no longer be human but instead live this second life as an impure Vampire.

♟ 𝓕𝓻𝓸𝓶 𝓗𝓾𝓶𝓪𝓷 𝓽𝓸 𝓥𝓪𝓶𝓹𝓲𝓻𝓮

↳ Karlheinz raised the four children in Eden, teaching them the basic necessities on vampirism until they reached adulthood. However, he immediately noticed Ruki’s potential as the eldest, designating him as the head and brains of the Mukami family. From there he would impart special knowledge to the young boy, most likely including information of the demon realm (Makai) that would later be useful.

↳ When the Sakamaki brothers clearly exhibited a lack of tact and deftness in handling the legendary Eve, Ruki proposed to his benefactor that he and his brothers should act as the “waves that carry the ship.” In other words, they would tempt Eve away from the six as a means of provoking one of them into becoming Adam, despite Ruki’s desire to become Adam himself if it meant repaying his debt to Karlheinz.

↳ Not only repaying his debt, but also proving his worth to the Vampire King in his own twisted way. Later on it was revealed impure bloods cannot become Adam, much to Ruki’s disappointment and dejection. Nevertheless, he never gave up on Eve and would monitor her regardless of the result as per Karlheinz’s ambitions.

↳ Throughout the games’ routes and drama CDs, Ruki constantly asserts that he and his brothers are different from the Sakamakis and are to be respected for their inhibitions and self-control, which is later revealed to be hypocrisy as all Vampires, regardless of whether they are turned or pureblooded, are sadistic.

-;┊ ༑ ࿐ྂ•••◣ 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏𝐒 ◥

♟ 𝓕𝓪𝓶𝓲𝓵𝔂

↳ Kou Mukami — As the second eldest, Ruki trusts Kou the most of his brothers despite the latter’s two-faced personality and tendency to teeter between outgoing and vibrant to eerily dreadful and manipulative. Although his idol work is not to his liking, he still chooses to support his brother come what may.

↳ Yuma Mukami — Down to earth and stalwart, the eldest values Yuma’s ability to be forthright and dedicate himself to his honest, arduous work in tending to the gardens and preserving the integrity of the family as a whole. Although Yuma is hot-headed and loses his temper easily, Ruki acts as a foil for him at times.

↳ Azusa Mukami — The youngest and the coveted “light” of the family, Ruki likens Azusa to the brother deserving of the most protection and care given his inclinations for self-harm. Nevertheless, he represents an ironic goodness and sense of morality of the four brothers that the eldest deems as highly significant.

♔ 𝓚𝓪𝓻𝓵𝓱𝓮𝓲𝓷𝔃

↳ Indeed, as both the renowned Vampire King and his precious benefactor, he commands a great deal of respect from Ruki, from the Adam and Eve project to sacrifices he deems as repayment for his generous deed that fateful day. It should be noted, however, that Ruki knows full well his benefactor did not save the four of them out of altruism and has a grasp on the new race Karlheinz seeks to create through this plan. Nevertheless, he has sworn fealty to his benefactor that can only be broken by a fully developed romance or a strongly forged familial bond.

♙ 𝓢𝓪𝓴𝓪𝓶𝓪𝓴𝓲 𝓑𝓻𝓸𝓽𝓱𝓮𝓻𝓼

↳ The Mukami brothers frequently clash with the rivaling Sakamaki brothers, despising the six for their aristocratic natures and inclination to take without repercussion. Ruki ridicules the six for different reasons, though that isn’t to say he is incapable of getting along with any of them. There are rare occasions in which they can set aside their differences to pursue a common goal, but most of the time, they will quarrel over prey regardless.

-;┊ ༑ ࿐ྂ•••◣ 𝐋𝐈𝐊𝐄𝐒 & 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐋𝐈𝐊𝐄𝐒 ◥

♟ 𝓛𝓲𝓴𝓮𝓼

♟ 𝓓𝓲𝓼𝓵𝓲𝓴𝓮𝓼

-;┊ ༑ ࿐ྂ•••◣ 𝐀𝐁𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐒 ◥

♟ 𝓒𝓸𝓶𝓫𝓪𝓽

↳ Vampiric Fangs — Sharp, pointed, and able to pierce through the most delicate of skin or the amplest adipose with ease, Ruki’s ungues are nothing to scoff at despite his impure nature. During a full moon, they most likely elongate to aid the Vampire in a more indulgent feeding than usual.

↳ Retractable Claws — Not canon and based purely on speculation and the history of vampiric beings from other media, these claws can slice through concrete with how honed and tapered they are. Although Ruki usually assumes the appearance of an ordinary human, his claws belie the power surging within, typically only unleashing his claws as a last resort or when the intent is to kill his prey.

↳ Rapid Teleportation — Although the scope of a Vampire’s teleportation is somewhat limited—anywhere within a radius of several meters—the teleportation is instant nonetheless. Faster than what mortal eyes can detect, they can teleport in any direction and past barriers (i.e., doors) unless there are magical obstacles in place preventing them from doing so.

↳ Accelerated Healing — A mere scratch against their skin, hot liquid being poured on them, or even stab (as long as it’s non-silver) can be healed within minutes.

↳ Supernatural Strength — It has been shown in Ruki’s More, Blood Heaven 3 scenario that he can punch hard enough to dent a solid wall, which implies impressive strength.

↳ Sophisticated Sight — Not only can they perfectly see in the dark, but also their scope of vision is increased compared to that of a human, from seeing farther distances to adjusting to unconventional settings such as underwater.

↳ Stellar Hearing — It is nearly impossible for a mere mortal to stealthily approach a Vampire when they can detect the subtlest of noises or the lowest of decibels from afar. Much like their sight, their hearing exceeds that of a human’s.

↳ Bat Familiars — Instantaneously, the impure Vampires can summon bat familiars to do their bidding much like purebloods, however, not only does it require more exertion, but also they cannot summon as many. Even so, Ruki has revealed numerous times they often rely on familiars for basic house chores.

↳ Knife Proficiency — Specific to Ruki, thanks to his culinary expertise, he knows how to handle knives in ways that even a dull blade can slice through a thick object.

♟ 𝓘𝓷𝓽𝓮𝓵𝓵𝓮𝓬𝓽

↳ Avid Reader — Given his long lifespan, Ruki has most likely read enough literature to fill a whole room at worst or a small library at best, ranging from timeless classics to modern ones pursued out of curiosity. He tends to prefer older literature that possess an air of sophistication that modern authors often lack.

↳ Blank Jigsaws — Much like the previous skill, he engages in blank jigsaws to hone his mind and keep himself entertained in his spare time. Ruki always looks for a better challenge, whether it’s a blank jigsaw with more pieces or a bigger one than the prior one he completed.

↳ Chess Proficiency — Although he prefers jigsaw puzzles compared to competitive mind games such as chess, his benefactor taught him all the strategies he knows. Therefore, Ruki can beat most people at the game, even if he has not challenged too many other worthy opponents to a battle of wit. Currently the only person he is unable to beat is Karlheinz himself and perhaps Sakamaki Reiji depending on some routes.

♟ 𝓡𝓮𝓬𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓽𝓲𝓸𝓷𝓪𝓵

↳ Culinary Expertise — Since he has cared for his brothers for as long as he can remember, over the years Ruki has mastered his cooking to such a degree that most people would deem his food on par, perhaps even exceeding, that of a Michelin star restaurant or the most gourmet dishes from around the world. The Sakamaki’s second eldest challenges him frequently to see whose cooking is better, as well as vice versa.

↳ Horseback Riding — Although he does not go horseback riding often, Ruki still commands mastery over the equestrian talent as seen in Dark Fate.

↳ Other Aristocratic Talents — It can be inferred the Ruki’s birth parents enrolled him in special education reserved for nobles in which he learned prestigious skills such as dance, violin, etiquette, etc. However, it should be noted his knowledge of music is revealed to be next to none in Vandead Carnival when speaking with Sakamaki Shuu. Music is, by no means, a passion of his.

♟ 𝓢𝓪𝓭𝓲𝓼𝓽𝓲𝓬 𝓟𝓾𝓷𝓲𝓼𝓱𝓶𝓮𝓷𝓽𝓼

↳ Light: Simple house chores (i.e., physical labor, polishing silverware, sweeping the balcony, organizing his books), reading a piece of literature and counting how many times x word appears.

↳ Medium: Humiliation (i.e., licking spilled soup off him), verbal degradation, biting and bloodsucking.

↳ Severe: Repeated biting, sucking blood until his prey is on the verge of collapsing, whipping, water torture, incineration, confinement, drugging.

↳ Abysmal: Stabbing (usually with a knife or his claws), bloodsucking until the prey perishes, amputation/dismemberment.

-;┊ ༑ ࿐ྂ•••◣ 𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐀 ◥

♟ Ruki is right-handed. Right-handed individuals are known for being logical and skilled in speech.

♟ His favorite poet is Charles Baudelaire. Ironically enough, Les Fleurs Du Mal mentions Trismegistus.

♟ Every night before sleeping, he enjoys a good stretch to relax and soothe his mind.

♟ Curiously enough, his ideal date may involve visiting a library or museum then eating afterwards.

♟ His foot size is 27.5 CM.

♟ Aside from his mother tongue and the canon Japanese, he is proficient in English.

♟ Watching his lover nod off and eventually sleep is one of the traits he finds most endearing.

♟ The shoulder is his favorite body part to draw blood from.

♟ Of all his features, he deems his eyes to be the most stunning and attractive quality.

♟ For someone who embraces his vampirism, Kino states in Lost Eden that Ruki’s scent is the most human of his brothers.

꒷꒦˚︶︶꒦꒷︶꒷꒦˚ ꒷꒦˚︶︶꒦꒷︶꒷꒦˚ ꒷꒦˚︶︶꒦꒷︶꒷꒦˚ ꒷꒦˚︶︶꒦꒷︶꒷꒦˚

🧩 If you read it this far, thank you so much. I took quite a bit of time writing all this, so I hope you enjoyed reading it. It's always a joy to write about Ruki for me and I found this a very fun little project to take on. It should be noted that some of it is canon, and some of it is my own headcanons for my portrayal of Ruki on this blog. 🧩

-;┊ ༑ ࿐ྂ•••◣ 𝐁𝐃𝐒𝐌 𝐓𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐒 (𝐍𝐒𝐅𝐖: 𝟏𝟖+ 𝐎𝐍𝐋𝐘) ◥

↳ Master — One of the most canon BDSM traits he constantly displays throughout the game: the master-livestock dynamic. A step above simple dominants, masters assume full responsibility over the other party in all facets of life, even outside the bedroom.

↳ Brat Tamer —Defiance, regardless of if the intention is to be playful, usually provokes Ruki into a harsher punishment than anticipated, which appeals to his sadism immensely. There’s nothing that brings him greater joy than to break in a disobedient livestock after the sexual torment he puts them through.

↳ Dominant —Taking full control in the bedroom, Ruki always prefers to discipline and educate his livestock through dominant acts that might break not only their body, but also their mind. For the Vampire, it’s mostly taking control away from his prey in the form of bondage, handcuffs, etc. as he takes them roughly and violently in earnest.

↳ Sadist —There will be lots of biting; he cannot go a session without biting his prey at least once during the deed. Seeing them writhe beneath him arouses him to a bloodthirsty degree. Ruki simply cannot help but indulge in his prey’s sweet, redolent blood.

↳ Rigger —From shibari, kinbaku, human chandeliers, binding of the legs, arms above head, etc., especially with the shackles of his torture dungeon, Ruki derives much pleasure from seeing his prey at his mercy. Not only bondage but also using spreader bars and other obedience furniture to his advantage.

↳ Owner — Ruki won’t hesitate to mark what belongs to him through bite marks, claw engravings, a collar he bought personalized for his prey, or simply verbal manipulation to make them say it with their own words accepting that he is their master and that they are nothing more than his property and possession.

↳ Degrader —Ranging from physical to psychological, Ruki enjoys forcing his prey to perform humiliating sexual acts against their volition at worst or to their reluctance at best, even going as far to urging them to thank him for being a benevolent master or apologize for their “insolence” if it’s an especially punishing session.

↳ Primal (Hunter) —When Ruki gets bloodthirsty and lost in the rapture of his prey’s life force, he may growl ferally in arousal, completely dropping the calm and composed demeanor he usually exhibits. Brutal thrusts quickly shift into the most animalistic pace imaginable within his vampiric physical capabilities.

↳ Experimentalist — While he canonically wouldn’t stray too far away from his comfort zone, I’m willing to give Ruki this trait to explore certain scenarios such as public sex in an attempt to fluster his livestock.

♟ 𝓝𝓢𝓕𝓦 𝓟𝓾𝓷𝓲𝓼𝓱𝓶𝓮𝓷𝓽𝓼

↳ Light: Spanking, asphyxiation, edging (also threats of abandonment), temperature play, bloody sex, suspension bondage, human furniture.

↳ Medium: Whipping, wax play, forced exhibitionism, mindbreak, pillory, sexual imprisonment/caging.

↳ Severe: Knife play, body writing (via fang or claw marks).

↳ Abysmal: Genital hanging, “all the way through,” eroticized amputation, electroshock, sexual enema, prolapse, killing sex.

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