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[Character Name] Edward Middleford.
[Canon] Kuroshitsuji.
[Point Taken from Canon] The end of Chapter 58.
[Age] 18-19.
[Gender] Male.
[Sexual Orientation] Heterosexual all the way.
[Eye Color] Green.
[Hair Color] Light Blond.
[Height] 5'10"-5'11"
[Other] Nope.
[Clothing] Edward is dressed in noble, high class mail Victorian attire. Thus, a dress shirt, a ribbon bow at the neck, a waistcoat, an overcoat, pants and dress shoes. [Picture to come!]
[Background]
Born to Marquess and Marchioness Middleford, Edward is the first son to this noble family. His younger sister Elizabeth is engaged to Ciel Phantomhive, his cousin from his mother's side. In line to inherit his father and mother's legacy, Edward has had a privileged upbringing, albeit a strict one if his mother's personality is anything to go by. Edward's days were filled with the various activities and responsibilities the only son of a Marquess would partake in; such as hunting, fencing, swordsmanship, drawing, music, dance and socials. On top of this, there is also the duty he holds as a knight - his family is a family of knights, in fact, with his father being the very Head of the Order of Knights. The duty and responsibility Edward has toward the Queen and her subjects is one he takes seriously, much like his mother and father do.
When we first meet Edward he's on the high class cruise ship Campania with his family, visiting with Ciel since his cousin had been invited by his father to accompany them on vacation. He shows complete distaste for Ciel, which only seems to deepen when he finds out he's no longer being his sister's escort to the dance. While a secret society aboard the ship begins to raise the hundreds of corpses that were unknown to normal passengers, the ship becoming quite literally overrun by zombies, we see Edward again fighting alongside his mother and father with his sword. He leaves a message with Sebastian, telling the butler to let Ciel know that if anything befalls Elizabeth, his sister, Ciel Phantomhive will pay.
As the boat continues to sink, Edward continues to do his best to defend his fellow citizens against the onslaught of the undead as people begin to board the life boats. He yells, rather loudly, at men who try to board the life boats before women and children, disgusted at the selfishness shown. While trying to help keep order, Elizabeth is finally reunited with Edward, who embraces her immediately, and for the first time since we've been introduced to him, smiles. When Sebastian knocks Elizabeth out, Edward is upset at first, but then thankful, since he'd never be able to raise a hand toward his sister. Ready to board the life boat with Elizabeth in his arms, Edward tells Ciel he doesn't have to come back - he's more than ready to not give Ciel his little sister as a bride.
[Personality]
Take a mould for a young prince charming, fill it with an unwavering, stubborn courage and most importantly, bestow him with a short fuse. Paint him with golden blond hair and emerald green eyes and you've got yourself Edward Middleford - the eldest child and only son of Marquess Middleford and his wife Frances Middleford. He's a prim and proper young man, having been brought up under his mother's strict rule and his father's stern, but often doting guidance.
Order, duty and honor are three things that are, to Edward, necessary to lead a successful life. This belief certainly comes from his mother, who is overly obsessed with order, promptness and duty. She's an overbearing presence to most, especially his cousin Ciel Phantomhive and the Earl's butler Sebastian, who are seen as slovenly in appearance to her, along with incompetent, until Ciel proved himself by protecting his fiance and Edward's younger sister, Elizabeth Middleford. However, to Edward, his mother is someone who he seems to idolize, becoming literally starry-eyed alongside his father as they both try to impress the noble woman, looking to her for praise and approval. He isn't afraid of her in the least and for his mother, whom most seem afraid of, he has the utmost respect.
Being the first born and ultimately the only son of Marquess Middleford, Edward has, in essence, always been taught to be orderly and as perfect as possible. He's to be a proper gentleman, a man of honor and one who was prepared to fit the role in society he would have to fill eventually. He's also a knight, a responsibility all the members of his family hold aside from his younger sister. The Middleford family has been, for generations, a family who has protected England and its people through the duty of knighthood and this is a responsibility Edward takes very, very seriously. While he and his family are trapped on board the zombie infested boat, they do not abandon those other passengers who are helpless. Instead, the three stand together, swords at ready to slay the undead creatures. No fear or hesitation is shown on Edward's face as he draws his sword, ready to fight and defend those his family has surrounded. Instead he exclaims rather bravely 'We are English knights. We protect the weak.' and if that would cost Edward his life, he'd wholeheartedly accept it.
Protecting others is something he must do, not only as a knight but as a brother and as Elizabeth Middleford's older brother he takes that duty very seriously. He's possessive of her, jealous of her, especially when she clings to Ciel and very easily brushes him off, asking Ciel to escort her to a dance when it was to be his duty to take her. In fact, Ciel Phantomhive seems to be the one individual who can set off his short tempter without any effort at all. In a matter of seconds after his reunion with Ciel Edward is already yelling at him, yelling at the boy that he still hasn't recognized him as his brother-in-law. In fact, his rage is so great that he comes off as if he refuses to acknowledge the engagement altogether. His sister seems to be his first priority in regards to everything, for he even threatens Ciel when he tells Sebastian to tell him that if anything befalls Elizabeth, he'll regret it. His hostility toward Ciel may lie in the fact that Ciel is usually the reason why Elizabeth ever becomes upset in the first place. Her tears and sorrows are usually centered around the boy and if Edward is unable to do anything himself personally to cheer her up in her times of sadness, this would lead to contempt. After all, no one should be allowed to harm his sister - physically or emotionally. Edward's contempt goes so far as to force him to say, rather bluntly, that Ciel 'does not have to come back' from the sinking, zombie infested cruise ship as he stays behind with Sebastian. It's cruel, but the truth and Edward states it without remorse - he'd be more than fine not to give Ciel his 'cute little sister as a bride'. There is also the fact that Elizabeth's marriage to Ciel would put her in a dangerous position that Edward refuses to accept. If Elizabeth were to marry Ciel, she'd become the wife of the Queen's Watchdog, and with the former Earl of Phantomhive and his wife having died because of their ties to the Queen, it's a sobering, if not looming worry that Elizabeth and her Fiance could easily befall the same fate.
When it comes to Elizabeth, he's somewhat stern, chiding her when she hugs Ciel in public, an echo of his mother's words as she reprimands her daughter. He's certainly possessive of her, gets terribly furious at the very fact Ciel was embraced by her and yet, if his and his father's reactions toward his mother are anything to go by, the doting side of his father has most likely rubbed off on him. He even calls her by her nickname, Lizzy, another sign of affection. All in all, he's the protective, big brother type, her own personal knight in shining armor and if given the chance, he probably wouldn't let anyone marry his sister in the first place. It's also with Elizabeth that we see Edward for the first time smile. When he's reunited with Lizzy, he embraces her fully with a smile, excited and overwhelmed with relief that she's safe and sound. His jealousy gets the better of him when he tells Ciel that it's fine if the boy never returns. He'd be more than happy to not have to give his cute little sister away to him to marry.
In essence, Edward is a near picture perfect example of how a young, noble British gentleman should act and carry himself. Family is just as important as his fellow Britons and the Queen; he longs to protect and serve both for as long as he can. While he may have a short tempter when it comes to matters concerning his sister, he's utterly calm and collected in the face of danger and potential death. The priority he places on the lives of others that he must protect over his own is rather commendable, but to him, it's only a matter of duty.
After all, when it comes down to it, to a true man in Victorian England, order, honor and responsibility are everything.
[Specialties/Abilities]
Edward is just a normal human, although he's rather skilled when it comes to wielding a sword. He's also fairly intelligent and rather decent at a number of things such as drawing, music, horseback riding, hunting and dance.
[Affection] Well...Edward is tsun as fuck. And an extremely proper Victorian Gentleman. Thus, affection is one of those weird things that can easily fall into ~improper territory~ for him. He'll be polite more than anything, if affections are shown to him, but if they cross into physical territory...expect him to yell...and tsun hard.
[Fighting] I'd rather him not die at all. As for being injured, please ask me first! Edward can hold his own rather well in a fight if he has his sword on him. (He will kick your ass). However, I'm sure he has a decent punch on him also. Even so, he's still only human. Despite being tsun, Edward doesn't really start fights, unless it's with someone who insults him or his family (especially dear little Lizzy!) Ciel Phantomhive is an exception. Edward will always yell at him.
[Other Permissions] Mindreaders - go ahead! As for fourth walling, I'd rather avoid it. Same with killing Edward. If you have any questions, just ask!
[Other Facts] Although he's from an entirely different canon, Edward Middleford looks and acts similar to Elliot Nightray from Pandora Hearts. Thus, if anyone would like to draw the hilarious connection, they're more than welcome to!
[Canon] Kuroshitsuji.
[Point Taken from Canon] The end of Chapter 58.
[Age] 18-19.
[Gender] Male.
[Sexual Orientation] Heterosexual all the way.
[Eye Color] Green.
[Hair Color] Light Blond.
[Height] 5'10"-5'11"
[Other] Nope.
[Clothing] Edward is dressed in noble, high class mail Victorian attire. Thus, a dress shirt, a ribbon bow at the neck, a waistcoat, an overcoat, pants and dress shoes. [Picture to come!]
[Background]
Born to Marquess and Marchioness Middleford, Edward is the first son to this noble family. His younger sister Elizabeth is engaged to Ciel Phantomhive, his cousin from his mother's side. In line to inherit his father and mother's legacy, Edward has had a privileged upbringing, albeit a strict one if his mother's personality is anything to go by. Edward's days were filled with the various activities and responsibilities the only son of a Marquess would partake in; such as hunting, fencing, swordsmanship, drawing, music, dance and socials. On top of this, there is also the duty he holds as a knight - his family is a family of knights, in fact, with his father being the very Head of the Order of Knights. The duty and responsibility Edward has toward the Queen and her subjects is one he takes seriously, much like his mother and father do.
When we first meet Edward he's on the high class cruise ship Campania with his family, visiting with Ciel since his cousin had been invited by his father to accompany them on vacation. He shows complete distaste for Ciel, which only seems to deepen when he finds out he's no longer being his sister's escort to the dance. While a secret society aboard the ship begins to raise the hundreds of corpses that were unknown to normal passengers, the ship becoming quite literally overrun by zombies, we see Edward again fighting alongside his mother and father with his sword. He leaves a message with Sebastian, telling the butler to let Ciel know that if anything befalls Elizabeth, his sister, Ciel Phantomhive will pay.
As the boat continues to sink, Edward continues to do his best to defend his fellow citizens against the onslaught of the undead as people begin to board the life boats. He yells, rather loudly, at men who try to board the life boats before women and children, disgusted at the selfishness shown. While trying to help keep order, Elizabeth is finally reunited with Edward, who embraces her immediately, and for the first time since we've been introduced to him, smiles. When Sebastian knocks Elizabeth out, Edward is upset at first, but then thankful, since he'd never be able to raise a hand toward his sister. Ready to board the life boat with Elizabeth in his arms, Edward tells Ciel he doesn't have to come back - he's more than ready to not give Ciel his little sister as a bride.
[Personality]
Take a mould for a young prince charming, fill it with an unwavering, stubborn courage and most importantly, bestow him with a short fuse. Paint him with golden blond hair and emerald green eyes and you've got yourself Edward Middleford - the eldest child and only son of Marquess Middleford and his wife Frances Middleford. He's a prim and proper young man, having been brought up under his mother's strict rule and his father's stern, but often doting guidance.
Order, duty and honor are three things that are, to Edward, necessary to lead a successful life. This belief certainly comes from his mother, who is overly obsessed with order, promptness and duty. She's an overbearing presence to most, especially his cousin Ciel Phantomhive and the Earl's butler Sebastian, who are seen as slovenly in appearance to her, along with incompetent, until Ciel proved himself by protecting his fiance and Edward's younger sister, Elizabeth Middleford. However, to Edward, his mother is someone who he seems to idolize, becoming literally starry-eyed alongside his father as they both try to impress the noble woman, looking to her for praise and approval. He isn't afraid of her in the least and for his mother, whom most seem afraid of, he has the utmost respect.
Being the first born and ultimately the only son of Marquess Middleford, Edward has, in essence, always been taught to be orderly and as perfect as possible. He's to be a proper gentleman, a man of honor and one who was prepared to fit the role in society he would have to fill eventually. He's also a knight, a responsibility all the members of his family hold aside from his younger sister. The Middleford family has been, for generations, a family who has protected England and its people through the duty of knighthood and this is a responsibility Edward takes very, very seriously. While he and his family are trapped on board the zombie infested boat, they do not abandon those other passengers who are helpless. Instead, the three stand together, swords at ready to slay the undead creatures. No fear or hesitation is shown on Edward's face as he draws his sword, ready to fight and defend those his family has surrounded. Instead he exclaims rather bravely 'We are English knights. We protect the weak.' and if that would cost Edward his life, he'd wholeheartedly accept it.
Protecting others is something he must do, not only as a knight but as a brother and as Elizabeth Middleford's older brother he takes that duty very seriously. He's possessive of her, jealous of her, especially when she clings to Ciel and very easily brushes him off, asking Ciel to escort her to a dance when it was to be his duty to take her. In fact, Ciel Phantomhive seems to be the one individual who can set off his short tempter without any effort at all. In a matter of seconds after his reunion with Ciel Edward is already yelling at him, yelling at the boy that he still hasn't recognized him as his brother-in-law. In fact, his rage is so great that he comes off as if he refuses to acknowledge the engagement altogether. His sister seems to be his first priority in regards to everything, for he even threatens Ciel when he tells Sebastian to tell him that if anything befalls Elizabeth, he'll regret it. His hostility toward Ciel may lie in the fact that Ciel is usually the reason why Elizabeth ever becomes upset in the first place. Her tears and sorrows are usually centered around the boy and if Edward is unable to do anything himself personally to cheer her up in her times of sadness, this would lead to contempt. After all, no one should be allowed to harm his sister - physically or emotionally. Edward's contempt goes so far as to force him to say, rather bluntly, that Ciel 'does not have to come back' from the sinking, zombie infested cruise ship as he stays behind with Sebastian. It's cruel, but the truth and Edward states it without remorse - he'd be more than fine not to give Ciel his 'cute little sister as a bride'. There is also the fact that Elizabeth's marriage to Ciel would put her in a dangerous position that Edward refuses to accept. If Elizabeth were to marry Ciel, she'd become the wife of the Queen's Watchdog, and with the former Earl of Phantomhive and his wife having died because of their ties to the Queen, it's a sobering, if not looming worry that Elizabeth and her Fiance could easily befall the same fate.
When it comes to Elizabeth, he's somewhat stern, chiding her when she hugs Ciel in public, an echo of his mother's words as she reprimands her daughter. He's certainly possessive of her, gets terribly furious at the very fact Ciel was embraced by her and yet, if his and his father's reactions toward his mother are anything to go by, the doting side of his father has most likely rubbed off on him. He even calls her by her nickname, Lizzy, another sign of affection. All in all, he's the protective, big brother type, her own personal knight in shining armor and if given the chance, he probably wouldn't let anyone marry his sister in the first place. It's also with Elizabeth that we see Edward for the first time smile. When he's reunited with Lizzy, he embraces her fully with a smile, excited and overwhelmed with relief that she's safe and sound. His jealousy gets the better of him when he tells Ciel that it's fine if the boy never returns. He'd be more than happy to not have to give his cute little sister away to him to marry.
In essence, Edward is a near picture perfect example of how a young, noble British gentleman should act and carry himself. Family is just as important as his fellow Britons and the Queen; he longs to protect and serve both for as long as he can. While he may have a short tempter when it comes to matters concerning his sister, he's utterly calm and collected in the face of danger and potential death. The priority he places on the lives of others that he must protect over his own is rather commendable, but to him, it's only a matter of duty.
After all, when it comes down to it, to a true man in Victorian England, order, honor and responsibility are everything.
[Specialties/Abilities]
Edward is just a normal human, although he's rather skilled when it comes to wielding a sword. He's also fairly intelligent and rather decent at a number of things such as drawing, music, horseback riding, hunting and dance.
[Affection] Well...Edward is tsun as fuck. And an extremely proper Victorian Gentleman. Thus, affection is one of those weird things that can easily fall into ~improper territory~ for him. He'll be polite more than anything, if affections are shown to him, but if they cross into physical territory...expect him to yell...and tsun hard.
[Fighting] I'd rather him not die at all. As for being injured, please ask me first! Edward can hold his own rather well in a fight if he has his sword on him. (He will kick your ass). However, I'm sure he has a decent punch on him also. Even so, he's still only human. Despite being tsun, Edward doesn't really start fights, unless it's with someone who insults him or his family (especially dear little Lizzy!) Ciel Phantomhive is an exception. Edward will always yell at him.
[Other Permissions] Mindreaders - go ahead! As for fourth walling, I'd rather avoid it. Same with killing Edward. If you have any questions, just ask!
[Other Facts] Although he's from an entirely different canon, Edward Middleford looks and acts similar to Elliot Nightray from Pandora Hearts. Thus, if anyone would like to draw the hilarious connection, they're more than welcome to!