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[focusedfate]

Seeing as there is quite a bit we don't know about Cid, I'm writing this up just to fill in the gaps for... myself. :|b

Family and Childhood

• Born and raised in Eden
  
• Only child
  
• Family of old and established wealth
  
• Father worked for the Sanctum on the political front, mother was a socialite
  
• Parents spent very little time on him but plenty of money
  
• Very polite and adorable as a kid; had a bit of a curious streak in him
  
• Raised primarily by maids, butlers, and nannies
  
• Distant relationship with parents both growing up and as an adult
  
• Parents are both still alive and living in Eden

Personal Relationships

• Considers Rygdea his best friend and closest confidant
  
• Parents have tried to have him marry various women of high social standing, but he has refused all requests thus far
  
• Identifies as straight
  
• Has some trouble actually trusting those who try to befriend him
  
• Believes that most who try to get close to him do so in order to gain personal benefit
  
• Used to occasionally get into relationships--that is to say, prior to being branded--with women of Cocoon's elite
  
• Does not like any of the women he's had "romances" with as they could never get past his title
  
• Believes that he has never experienced true love
  
• Has had several crushes in the past but they all fizzled out
  
• First time was with an older female classmate in his first year at the Academy
  
• Is actually a bit of a romantic, if you dig deep enough

Education and Military

• Attended boarding schools until joining up with the Guardian Corps
  
• Consistently at the head of his class during his school years
  
• Chose the Guardian Corps because PSICOM had a much stronger affiliation with the Sanctum and, therefore, the fal'Cie
  
• Parents had wanted him to join PSICOM for the prestige; deepened the family rift with his choice
  
• Breezed through the Academy, officer training, and sailed through the ranks
  
• Started his official service with the Cavalry and stayed there throughout his military career
  
• Actively sought enlistment with the Cavalry; it was the branch with the most power and mobility in the Corps, which would suit his future purposes
  
• Became the youngest officer to ever lead the Cavalry
  
• Did his best to handpick his crew straight from the Academy and from different branches of the Corps
  
• Removed those who may be disloyal to his cause by transferring them to other divisions, with a promotion if necessary

Fighting Capabilities

• Prefers to not rely on l'Cie powers whenever possible
  
• Capable of using a sword and firearms but tends not to
  
• Is best at hand-to-hand combat (e.g. martial arts)
  
• Does not have an Eidolon; would not use it even if he did
  
• Is actually a fairly talented airship pilot
  
• Would prefer to talk his way out of a fight, if at all possible

The fal'Cie and Being a l'Cie

• Branding happened during a private audience with the Primarch
  
• Unlikely to get an Eidolon because any doubt he may have about his Focus would lead to him trying to kill and/or harm the Pulse l'Cie, which would potentially pit him against their Eidolons and there would be little point in Eidolons fighting Eidolons
  
• Requires a tremendous amount of willpower to act on his own, as his fal'Cie is still alive; the puppetry ties are stronger this way

Appearance and Attire

• Tends to wear his military uniform unless off duty
  
• Almost never dresses casually to go out--at his most casual, he usually goes for business casual, but he prefers straight-up business attire
  
• Does dress casually when at home or left undisturbed in his quarters
  
• Almost always wears bespoke clothing
  
• Wears pajama pants and an undershirt to bed
  
• Is a boxer-briefs sort of guy

Hobbies and Activities

• Enjoys reading in his free time; favorite types of books are historical and military-themed--may be non-fiction or fiction
  
• Likes to be in the sky whenever possible
  
• Knows how to play the piano
  
• Can waltz
  
• Works out on a regular basis
  
• Doesn't care for the outdoors much
  
• Doesn't like singing but is okay at it

Lifestyle and Habits

• Goes to bed and rises early
  
• Is accustomed to living a rather opulent lifestyle but has toned it down considerably since joining the military
  
• Has a lavishly furnished residence in Eden but rarely ever returns there; this is different from the Primarch quarters he's been given
  
• Uses custom-ordered shampoos, conditioners, soaps, etc
  
• Is highly organized and neat--a bit of a clean freak actually
  
• Can't cook unless it is ridiclously simply (e.g. toast, scrambled eggs); his cooked stuff doesn't taste good in any case
  
• Is not much of a drinker; tends to only drink for social purposes
  
• Does not smoke
  
• Workaholic / dutyholic
  
• Likes to be on top of things and plan everything out

With a Change of Environment

• Finds it easier to trust people; there is less reason for people to try and take advantage of him
  
• Has a free will
  
• Tends to be considerably happier and at peace with himself
  
• Will not actively look for a way home; there is nothing waiting for him there that he could want
  
• Prefers to be known as a Brigadier General, instead of a Primarch, since it's a position he achieved on his own

Other

• Favorite color is navy blue
  
• Right-handed
  
• Likes tea, especially Earl Grey
  
• Is a cat person
  
• Enjoys classical music
  
• Has very neat and tiny handwriting
  
• No known allergies

Teaching Habits

• Usually only takes attendance the first day; is very lax about it otherwise
  
• Fairly laidback about discipline; will let most things slide unless someone is being very disruptive
  
• Interesting lecturer and tends to insert plenty of anecdotes into his lessons
  
• Never gives out extra credit
  
• Never curves but will throw out bad questions on assignments and exams
  
• Tends to make use of short-answer questions and rarely throws in multiple choice
  
• Always provides a review prior to exams
  
• Gives partial credit when applicable
  
• Would likely be counted as a difficult instructor to take because of his grading practices

Dormitory

• Fairly sparse in terms of decoration
  
• Very clean and neat, almost to the point of looking like it's not lived in
  
• Lots and lots of books--arranged by genre and then author
  
• Very private about his space and rarely ever lets anyone in

Cats

• Brigadier General
  • Adopted from Katsura
    
  • Male Russian Blue
    
  • Nicknamed B.G.
• The Lieutenant
  • Adopted from Shadow
    
  • Male Egyptian Mau
    
  • Nicknamed Lieut
• Both cats are very friendly with Cid
  
• B.G. tends to be far friendlier with strangers than Lieut is
  
• Lieut is the alpha male but only because B.G. is too laidback to care

This will always be a WIP. Last updated 7/21/2011.