kincaid
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personality
Kincaid is extremely easygoing. He is usually found faintly smiling or smirking around people, speaking with a vaguely suggestive, flirty tone. Kincaid is sincere and rarely lies to people, but comes off as charming and rakish. His friendliness makes him easy to get along with, and he is always keen on meeting new, interesting people. Kincaid is incredibly patient and slow to take offence, rarely showing his anger or displeasure at things. He dislikes confrontations but he can and will speak his mind about anything, rarely mincing his words for the benefit of the other party. Despite his surrounding environment of political subtleties and carefully-worded speeches, Kincaid has a laser-like focus on the true heart of any issue at hand, and will ignore all subterfuge to address it directly.
Very few things can embarrass or shock him. On the rare occasion when flustered, Kincaid tends to ramble about anything on his mind. He also has a tendency to assume things, which can often lead to hilarious (and unfortunate) misunderstandings. Kincaid's sunny and rakish exterior belies his more responsible nature. Kincaid takes his work seriously and always makes sure to complete his work in a timely manner. He rarely lets up on his paranoia when he suspects something is afoot. Kincaid is very strong willed and extremely loyal to causes he believes in, willing to sacrifice his life in the process if need be. He is also someone with a strong moral centre and heart, which sometimes puts him at odds with the people he encounters. He often internalises his pain, physical or mental, and is always mindful of not lashing out. Kincaid hates getting angry, if only because he's afraid of the damage he could cause if he lost control as a highly trained combatant. |
work
Kincaid's portfolio concerns the safety of the king and the royal palace area. During official events he is always part of the king’s entourage. He is in charge of palace security and has the ear of the Interior Minister and the King when it comes to security suggestions.
He will always prioritise Seneca's security no matter what, even if that might breach protocol/go against tradition/raise the ire of other dignitaries/raise the ire of his own king/break the law, etc.
He will always prioritise Seneca's security no matter what, even if that might breach protocol/go against tradition/raise the ire of other dignitaries/raise the ire of his own king/break the law, etc.
relationship with seneca
Seneca is the love of Kincaid's life and his best friend. Kincaid fell deeply in love with Seneca early on in their relationship, but he was entirely prepared to remain as platonic friends considering their circumstances. Even before they entered a romantic relationship, they often interacted in ways that were borderline so, with frequent casual touches and hugs; no concept of personal space; commonly seen hanging around each other; taking naps in the palace gardens, etc. This casualness with each other hardly changes after they become an exclusive couple, though they take great care to never cross the boundary within public view. The sharply defined boundaries do frustrate Kincaid, who wants to be able to express his romantic feelings for Seneca loudly - but he is aware of the danger it would pose to the both of them should one misstep occur. Even so, the yearning to be together with Seneca is very strong.
They get along splendidly, and Kincaid can never say no to one of Seneca's plans, often involving the regnant sneaking out of his own palace to attend festivals anonymously. Kincaid is always keen on making Seneca happy, and since Seneca would sneak out without his permission anyway, Kin thinks its better to just go along with him.
They don't have many disagreements, but one common topic they do butt heads over is about Seneca's safety. Kincaid thinks Seneca is entirely too cavalier about the matter. Kincaid can be very stubborn about it, going so far as to subtly accuse Seneca of impeding his job as captain.
They get along splendidly, and Kincaid can never say no to one of Seneca's plans, often involving the regnant sneaking out of his own palace to attend festivals anonymously. Kincaid is always keen on making Seneca happy, and since Seneca would sneak out without his permission anyway, Kin thinks its better to just go along with him.
They don't have many disagreements, but one common topic they do butt heads over is about Seneca's safety. Kincaid thinks Seneca is entirely too cavalier about the matter. Kincaid can be very stubborn about it, going so far as to subtly accuse Seneca of impeding his job as captain.
history
As the former scion of the house of Cynesige, Kincaid led a privileged and relatively typical life for someone born into one of the most respected families in Arthevican high society. Arthevic is traditionally militaristic; all citizens are expected to contribute to the war machine, with every able bodied men and women required to enlist as soon as they turn of age (sixteen). Kincaid's leadership abilities and combat skills were some of the best Arthevic had seen in years, and despite his age he was well on his way to becoming one of Overseer Gloria's favourite candidates to succeed the throne.
Four years into his military service, Kincaid went to scout an abandoned Gensvalian fortress called Kavallå. It was there he encountered Seneca, the only military-bound prince of Gensval, though he did not realize Seneca's royal connection at the time. Both isolated from their units, they became trapped together in Kavallå while trying to fend off the encroaching Sheni army. They agreed to work together to get out of the fortress alive and found themselves building a rapport, but their potential friendship was cut short by the resolution of the conflict and their return to their own enemy-hostile military units.
Kincaid rose through the ranks rapidly and became a decorated military officer at the age of 22. As the war progressed, Kincaid struggled to reconcile his personal beliefs with his country's draconian policies, all the while losing a good number of his family and friends to the conflict. It was around that time he met Hanne, a Gensvalian aid worker, while evacuating civilians from the front lines. Kincaid fell deeply in love, appreciating Hanne's dedication to helping those in need despite their sickly constitution. It was from Hanne that Kincaid further learned about the other cultures beyond his own borders, and that Hanne fervently supported an immediate, peaceful resolution to the current war. They met in secret for the next year, with Kincaid gradually aligning himself to a more pacifist stance, trying to find others in Arthevic with similar views. Unfortunately, Kincaid and Hanne's affair was prematurely exposed, and Hanne was executed under Arthevican law that strictly forbade fraternisation with the enemy - civilian or otherwise. Kincaid was instantly made a social pariah, and escaped immediate execution only because of his family ties, significant military history, and the popular opinion that he was unwittingly influenced by the Gensvalian. Gloria gave Kincaid a choice: undergo government reeducation, or face execution. Kincaid chose to defect and escaped custody.
Kincaid fled to the border and sought asylum in Gensval, managing to gain entry only by then-Prince Seneca's political strong-arming. Housing Kincaid was a manifestation of Seneca's will to guide Gensval into being a more tolerant society - a stepping stone for his overall goal of international acceptance and peace.
Kincaid's first few years in Gensval were difficult: the presence of a foreign refugee was unprecedented and unwelcome, and the Gensvalians held Kincaid in contempt for Hanne's death. Kincaid was constantly harassed during his stay in the palace by Gensvalians who realised that the Arthevican would not fight back for fear of being deported. Kincaid found his only meaningful relationship in his friendship with Seneca, who would later become his closest friend (and very much later, his romantic partner). The prince and former soldier frequently spent time together, sharing a great deal of interests and becoming each others' confidants because of their aligning beliefs. Raw from losing Hanne and his home, Kincaid threw himself into supporting Seneca's peacemaking work, seeking to dedicate himself to the prince's cause because it would honour Hanne's memory. He was also deeply grateful and loyal to Seneca, who supported and defended him while he endured the abuse of the surrounding Gensvalians. Soon after gaining provisional citizenship, Kincaid used his skill set and Seneca's help to exploit a loophole in Gensvalian law that allowed him to work his way into the Gensvalian Royal Guard (half-citizen enlistment was so unprecedented that there was no law opposing it). He managed to become part of Seneca's personal entourage just in time for Seneca's coronation. By then, Kincaid was deeply in love with the King, but kept his romantic feelings secret to not complicate their friendship. This changed years later when Seneca confessed to him and they've been secretly seeing each other ever since. Seneca remains his closest friend and the most important person in Kincaid's life.
These days, Kincaid is a well known fixture in the palace. Full Gensvalian citizenship was conferred to him by the king immediately upon Seneca's coronation, and Kincaid quickly became a Captain of the Royal Guard afterward, where he has been ever since. The Gensvalians around him have begun to grudgingly accept his presence - with some of them even treating him as one of their own, most notably the soldiers who work to keep the royal family safe. He gets along most with people below his station, but some government higher ups still treat his presence like an eyesore, regarding him as Seneca's "pet".
Four years into his military service, Kincaid went to scout an abandoned Gensvalian fortress called Kavallå. It was there he encountered Seneca, the only military-bound prince of Gensval, though he did not realize Seneca's royal connection at the time. Both isolated from their units, they became trapped together in Kavallå while trying to fend off the encroaching Sheni army. They agreed to work together to get out of the fortress alive and found themselves building a rapport, but their potential friendship was cut short by the resolution of the conflict and their return to their own enemy-hostile military units.
Kincaid rose through the ranks rapidly and became a decorated military officer at the age of 22. As the war progressed, Kincaid struggled to reconcile his personal beliefs with his country's draconian policies, all the while losing a good number of his family and friends to the conflict. It was around that time he met Hanne, a Gensvalian aid worker, while evacuating civilians from the front lines. Kincaid fell deeply in love, appreciating Hanne's dedication to helping those in need despite their sickly constitution. It was from Hanne that Kincaid further learned about the other cultures beyond his own borders, and that Hanne fervently supported an immediate, peaceful resolution to the current war. They met in secret for the next year, with Kincaid gradually aligning himself to a more pacifist stance, trying to find others in Arthevic with similar views. Unfortunately, Kincaid and Hanne's affair was prematurely exposed, and Hanne was executed under Arthevican law that strictly forbade fraternisation with the enemy - civilian or otherwise. Kincaid was instantly made a social pariah, and escaped immediate execution only because of his family ties, significant military history, and the popular opinion that he was unwittingly influenced by the Gensvalian. Gloria gave Kincaid a choice: undergo government reeducation, or face execution. Kincaid chose to defect and escaped custody.
Kincaid fled to the border and sought asylum in Gensval, managing to gain entry only by then-Prince Seneca's political strong-arming. Housing Kincaid was a manifestation of Seneca's will to guide Gensval into being a more tolerant society - a stepping stone for his overall goal of international acceptance and peace.
Kincaid's first few years in Gensval were difficult: the presence of a foreign refugee was unprecedented and unwelcome, and the Gensvalians held Kincaid in contempt for Hanne's death. Kincaid was constantly harassed during his stay in the palace by Gensvalians who realised that the Arthevican would not fight back for fear of being deported. Kincaid found his only meaningful relationship in his friendship with Seneca, who would later become his closest friend (and very much later, his romantic partner). The prince and former soldier frequently spent time together, sharing a great deal of interests and becoming each others' confidants because of their aligning beliefs. Raw from losing Hanne and his home, Kincaid threw himself into supporting Seneca's peacemaking work, seeking to dedicate himself to the prince's cause because it would honour Hanne's memory. He was also deeply grateful and loyal to Seneca, who supported and defended him while he endured the abuse of the surrounding Gensvalians. Soon after gaining provisional citizenship, Kincaid used his skill set and Seneca's help to exploit a loophole in Gensvalian law that allowed him to work his way into the Gensvalian Royal Guard (half-citizen enlistment was so unprecedented that there was no law opposing it). He managed to become part of Seneca's personal entourage just in time for Seneca's coronation. By then, Kincaid was deeply in love with the King, but kept his romantic feelings secret to not complicate their friendship. This changed years later when Seneca confessed to him and they've been secretly seeing each other ever since. Seneca remains his closest friend and the most important person in Kincaid's life.
These days, Kincaid is a well known fixture in the palace. Full Gensvalian citizenship was conferred to him by the king immediately upon Seneca's coronation, and Kincaid quickly became a Captain of the Royal Guard afterward, where he has been ever since. The Gensvalians around him have begun to grudgingly accept his presence - with some of them even treating him as one of their own, most notably the soldiers who work to keep the royal family safe. He gets along most with people below his station, but some government higher ups still treat his presence like an eyesore, regarding him as Seneca's "pet".
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