Background

Ceruleo is a resident of Central City who serves as an associate for a Chaos Cola warehouse. He is a ive individual who feels confined by the urban lifestyle as he finds nothing to strive for. He sometimes questions if his only purpose is to be nothing more than just work fodder. A burning desire for a better life has stemmed from this inner thought alone.

As a child, Ceruleo struggled to connect with the Mobian and human kids around him. He was an introverted kid ionate about graphic novels and action films. He'd play pretend to the heroes he had seen in fictional media, aspiring to be like them once.

His father worked full-time as a mechanic for Central City's populous, while his mother worked part-time at a local diner, having retired from her previous life as a thief for the Babylonians.

Often, Ceruleo was left in the care of a babysitter, but his parents tried to make up for lost time whenever they could. Although he felt resentment toward their absence on the surface, deep down, he understood they only wanted the best for him.

When coming of age, his life would irrevocably change, for better or worse. After working the 2nd shift at his job, Ceruleo was on his way home. A meteor shower was present that night. He gazed up at the sky, seeing streaks of light brighten the cosmos. One 'shooting star' in particular crashed within his vicinity.

Filled with curiosity, the blue falcon checked it out. Upon landing, he discovered that the fallen object was a meteorite that contained an exuberant amount of neon gas. Coming in with the space debris, Ceruleo inadvertently absorbed the matter, causing a shift in his biochemistry. He now gained the ability to manipulate the chemical element neon (Ne).

Reveling in this newfound power, he truly believed no one could rival him when it came to obtaining personal gain. He has become drunk on this power as he uses it to escape his own shoddy life and become something more than what the city has to offer. This, in turn, has caused him to go down a self-imposed path of criminality, disregarding any sense of ethics or moral self and unknowingly following his mother's legacy.

Personality

Ceruleo falls under the stoical/docile type of character. He's not too showy for others' approval, but not incompetent to get a job done. He's not one to think about what's to come next and mostly lives in the moment. Because of this apathetic nature, he becomes hesitant in critical decision-making and remains oblivious in most scenarios. An addled mind, a lot see it as. That's not to say he is devoid of feeling. After his life of crime, he later develops a sense of morality and sympathy when others are at their lowest.

Likes/Dislikes

Likes

silence

watching movies

playing darts (opt to use throwing stars)

Dislikes

Large gatherings

interruptions during alone time

blustering

Powers/Skills

Ceruleo is a self-taught, unorthodox fighter who is also slightly acrobatic. His fighting style is reminiscent of Ninpo (Ninjutsu), much like Espio's. He carries ninja stars to complement this, as his vision is sharp for precise throws, and he wields a kunai/kama in close-quarters combat. Alternatively, he can mimic a rope dart/kusarigama by tying the wraps around his hands and weapons together.

Neon Manipulation

Ceruleo possesses the ability to control neon gas at an atomic level. This matter courses through his blood, making him a living LED sign in a way. He channels this element positively, allowing him to convert it into photon energy, which he's able to produce in lethal doses. This can involve creating constructs such as swords and shields, energy blasts, or atomizing into pure gas temporarily. Additionally, he can withdraw neon from any nearby external sources or traces within the atmosphere to further enhance these moves.

His power appears as a cyan color despite the gas being naturally reddish-orange when ionized.

Weaknesses

Lack of self-discipline

no formal training in fighting

overreliance on powers

Trivia

In Spanish, the word 'ceruleo' translates to cerulean or sky blue.

He is of Babylonian descent, stemming from his mother's side.

The 'X' on his attire has two meanings. In Roman numerals, 'X' represents 10, which is also the atomic number for Neon (Ne). Ironically, it's depicted as the lowercase letter 'χ' (chi) from the Greek alphabet.

He enjoys eating sour cherries and drinking Chaos Cola.

Artist Credits

*Any picture without a caption is my artwork

casin0park

BeckyAngel

mono_spikes

Vixin

TERRACOTTA

Homepasta

Elena

SantaDrella

Goober

Lipa

Spark

BemusedPan

Minty

ake

holy lord of anime

Clementine

Mars

WannabeSEGADesigner

TwoThick

Silvery_s

Danielle the Angelic Fox