What the hell are Social Links? 00 → The Fool - Caim of Caerleon -
voice_of_animusRepresents the beginning and suggests infinite possibilities.
The man who is not a stereotypical prince from a distant land, and most likely, an entirely different world. His kingdom was invaded by the opposing militia of demons, undead, monsters, and men. His friends and allies along the way died to the Gods' 'salvation'. Rendered mute for the sake of protecting the Goddess, Caim is a selfless man and has only been punished for his chivalry, causing him to be rather jaded, loathing, and cynical.
The only two people capable of controlling him have been lost. His younger sister transformed into a hideous creature, which he inevitably had to destroy. His dragon did not join him when he was plucked out of his world. Caim suffers, but due to his status, is forced to hold all of his pain and agony within.
He is slowly beginning to become more than simply a man driven by his madness. Or so it would seem. It could all simply be a façade.
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01 → The Magician - Skarmory -
metal_feathersRepresents action and initiative… but also immaturity.
Skarmory is a bit of a mystery to Caim. The prince has no idea who he is, and really only seems to know that his mother is an instructor at the academy.
For some reason, Skarmory likes to talk with him, however. Not even Caim understands why this is the case.
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02 → The Priestess - Vianca (White Pikmin) -
whitetoxinRepresents contemplation and inner knowledge.
She is as quiet as Caim and that intrigues him. She's aspiring to dive into the world of magic and with what he's learned about Pikmin, he's interested to see if she can do it.
By association (and perhaps a little more), Caim has taken an inconspicuous route to keep an eye on her and offer his protection. He'd never dream of saying such, though.
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03 → The Empress - Not Established Yet - Unknown
Represents motherhood and the life it brings forth.
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04 → The Emperor - Not Established Yet - Unknown
Represents fathering and relates to leadership and decision-making skills.
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05 → The Hierophant - Not Established Yet - Unknown
Represents formality and knowledge, and stands for religion.
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06 → The Lovers - Not Established Yet - Unknown
Represents choice. Here, the individual consciousness has finally surfaced.
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07 → The Chariot - Not Established Yet - Unknown
Represents victory for the individual, but only a momentary one.
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08 → The Strength - Sasha (Charizard) -
punchvolcanoesRepresents both passion and self-control. It is depicted as power with reason.
Sasha's complicated. Well, from a first glance, she's not. Caim saw her once and felt there was a distinguished likeness with Angelus. While he appreciates the familiarity, Sasha's behaviour and overall composure leaves much to be desired.
He has neither like nor dislike for her. If anything, she is more a neutral being in his life. He finds no reason to protect her, but finds no immediate reason to end her life either. It wouldn't be difficult for her to tip the scales, though. In one direction or the other.
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09 → The Hermit - Byrne -
dothelokomotionRepresents the individual's search for answers by looking inward, deep inside his heart.
Caim does not like Byrne. At all. Well, all right. He tolerates the man, but that's about it. He's not interested in having anything further to do with such an arrogant creature.
On the other hand, for the first time at the masquerade (10/31), Caim didn't absolutely hate him. But how possible was it that Caim knew it was him in the first place? All the same, it could be said that he doesn't absolutely despise Byrne. Yet.
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10 → The Fortune - Riley -
auraqualiaRepresents fate, and the opportunities that come with it.
Riley is probably the closest thing Caim can consider to a 'best' friend. He wouldn't actually say it, but Riley's more the kind of person that Caim wishes Inuart had been back home.
Riley makes things a little more convenient. Up to this moment, Riley is the only one he doesn't have to write things down for. He's capable of communicating the same way with Caim, as the prince could with Angelus. This is both alarming and intriguing. Caim still believes that Riley has entered into a pact.
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11 → The Justice - Samus Aran -
icequeen_aranRepresents the knowledge of what is right, and what is wrong.
Samus Aran. She is a creature of many distinctions. Caim doesn't know what it is that he sees in her, but she is both intimidating and enticing at the same time.
While he doesn't know what she thinks of him, and he doesn't particularly care, he is very well captured by her. She's done well to catch his attention, though it might not be the attention she could use or want.
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12 → The Hanged Man - Not Established Yet - Unknown
Reflects the individual's inability to take action.
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13 → The Death - Not Established Yet - Unknown
Spiritual death awaits the individual. Considered a transitional card. The old ends, and the new begins.
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14 → Temperance - Not Established Yet - Unknown
The balancing of opposites. Opening his eyes to the world allows the individual to grow…
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15 → The Devil - Not Established Yet - Unknown
Represents temptation.
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16 → The Tower - Not Established Yet - Unknown
His values collapse on him. It seems as if he no longer has anything to believe in.
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17 → The Star - Ai (Purple Pikmin) -
violetcandypopRepresents a glimmer of hope, and he is suffused with a serene calm.
In the beginning, Caim attached himself to Ai under the pretense that he could only see Furiae's innocence in her. As time has passed and progressed, he has begun to see Ai for who she truly is and nowadays is completely capable of classing both young girls as separate people.
The issue that comes with this is that Caim must face his feelings for Furiae. There is the slightest concern he feels that he may filter these out onto Ai, who is uncorrupted and pure in all forms. This makes him want to protect her all the more, especially from himself.
To this moment, Ai is the only one who has a leash on Caim's sanity. She doesn't appear to know this, however.
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18 → The Moon - Not Established Yet - Unknown
Vulnerability to illusions. Fears arise, and he follows the dim path in his heart with trepidation.
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19 → The Sun - Not Established Yet - Unknown
Signifies true achievement (rewarded with a bright future).
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20 → Judgment - Caim of Caerleon -
voice_of_animusAwaits the individual at the end of his journey, as he looks back on the path he has traveled.
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21 → The World - Smash Academy -
smash_oocRepresents the individual's full awareness of his place in the world.
An educational institution that offers tutelage on a variety of fields, but specifically majors in the arts of combat. One would think Caim to be right at home, but unfortunately there's a little more that comes with it.
Smash Academy is a place where nothing is as it seems. Sometimes there are dull moments. Sometimes there are moments where it seems the entire world will fall apart. One thing is for certain, however. Smash Academy and Final Destination City are two definite inconsistent consistencies.
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