Raffe
Legacy Name: Raffe
The Reborn Ruffie Owner: Flier
Age: 9 years, 7 months, 6 days
Born: September 12th, 2014
Adopted: 9 years, 7 months, 6 days ago
Adopted: September 12th, 2014
Archangel Raphael, AKA Raffe ("Rah-fie" // "Rah-fee" // "ah" as in "father")
Detailed Information + Linked Image References
(for any discrepancies between image and written reference, go with written reference or feel free to ask for clarification!)
Info + Image Refs
Appearance:
*Snowy-winged warrior archangel
*Light caramel skin
*Body of an Olympic swimmer, taut and muscled
*Broad shoulders, exceptional height, well-muscled, a warrior
Face/Head:
*Deep blue eyes/dark blue eyes, so deep they're almost black
*Clean shaven, perfectly unmarred skin
*Tousled black hair that partially hides his forehead, with strands of mahogany and honey hidden (highlights/highlighted by the sun/seen in sunlight)
*Hair Shape (Tousled look) (though maybe with more length? + possible use as face shape reference as well) -- (another ref for tousled-ness)
*The line of his nose is strong and straight.
Expression:
*Either...
- 1: Happy, content, smiling as if he were watching his soldiers' amusing antics.
or
- 2: Mischievous grin, with a teasing look in his eyes.
or
- 3: Proud. Stoic. A Commander (of his loyal soldiers, the Watchers)
Wings:
*Silken, soft snowy feathers
*A hint of golden highlights in the snowy feathers
*Enormous wingspan (which can compress tightly to his body when folded), maybe 7 feet?
*"His snowy wings are wide and frame his statuesque body perfectly. The edges of his feathers are downy, giving him a soft glow in the light."
*Wings - They don't have to be this wide compared to the body? And maybe a little longer/taller so they frame his full body better? But this is a good reference for the general shape and position of the feathers! (with the 3 layers)
Clothes/Outfit/Accesories:
*Fitted black pants with black laced boots
*Shirtless
*Sword (see below)
Sword:
*Archangel sword
*Two feet double-edged blade
*Steel, decorated with bluish-silver waves (subtly decorated - seen when light hits it)
*Can be sheathed in a scabbard, or wielded
*Semi-sentient, has a close bond with Raffe
*Sword - Reference for the shape?
Pose:
*Wings spread, in flight ( "floating" in the air), holding the sword, in a warrior stance
*A transparent background would be wonderful (:
Personality:
*"His fierce e/xpression reminds me that he had been outnumbered five to one by his enemies, and he had nearly won. Even hogtied and wingless, he sure could give an intimidating look."
*Corny sense of humor, witty, teasing
*Stoic and calm
*"Raffe bursts out laughing. It’s a beautiful thing—rich and carefree."
*Huge sense of duty
Really Rough HA Reference
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by Mail
by Kirin
Quotes
I need to update these. More a reference for myself. And because I love these quotes haha.
“My friends call me Wrath,†says Raffe. “My enemies call me Please Have Mercy. What’s your name, soldier boy?â€
― Susan Ee, Angelfall
“Here, I’ll show you how to use it. Let me see your foot.â€
“That’s a pretty intimate demand in the angel world. It usually takes dinner, some wine, and sparkling conversation for me to give up my feet.â€
― Susan Ee, Angelfall
“You're like a little girl demanding answers to questions during a covert operation. Why is the sky blue, daddy? Can I ask that man with the machine gun where the bathroom is? If you don't stay quiet, I'm going to have to dump you.â€
― Susan Ee, Angelfall
“He glares at me as if he already hates it. “What is it?†I consider lying but what’s the point? I clear my throat. “Pooky Bear"
He’s silent for so long I’m beginning to think he didn’t hear me when he finally says, “Pooky. Bear.†“It was just a little joke. I didn’t know.â€
“I’ve mentioned that names have power, right? Do you realize that when she fights battles, she’s going to have to announce herself to the opposing sword? She’ll be forced to say something ridiculous like, ‘I am Pooky Bear, from an ancient line of archangel swords.’ Or, ‘Bow down to me, Pooky Bear, who has only two other equals in all the worlds.’ †He shakes his head. “How is she going to get any respect?â€
― Susan Ee, World After
“This sword is not just an angel sword. She’s an archangel sword. Better than an angel sword, in case that’s not clear. She intimidates the other angel swords.â€
“What, the other swords quake in their scabbards when they see her?â€
― Susan Ee, World After
“Are you really an archangel?†I whisper.
He gives me a cocky grin. “Impressed?â€
“No,†I lie. “But I have some complaints I’d like to file about your personnel.â€
“Talk to middle management.â€
I follow him out the door, giving him my death-by-glare expression.â€
― Susan Ee, Angelfall
“We walk for about an hour before Raffe whispers, “Does moping actually help humans feel better?â€
“I’m not moping,†I whisper back.
“Of course you’re not. A girl like you, spending time with a warrior demigod like me. What’s to mope about? Leaving a wheelchair behind couldn’t possibly show up on the radar compared to that.â€
I nearly stumble over a fallen branch. “You have got to be kidding me.â€
“I never kid about my warrior demigod status.â€
“Oh. My. God.†I lower my voice, having forgotten to whisper. “You are nothing but a bird with an attitude. Okay, so you have a few muscles, I’ll grant you that. But you know, a bird is nothing but a barely evolved lizard. That’s what you are.â€
He chuckles. “Evolution.†He leans over as if telling me a secret. “I’ll have you know that I’ve been this perfect since the beginning of time.†He is so close that his breath caresses my ear.
“Oh, please. Your giant head is getting too big for this forest. Pretty soon, you’re going to get stuck trying to walk between two trees. And then, I’ll have to rescue you.†I give him a weary look. “Again.â€
I pick up my pace, trying to discourage the smart comeback that I’m sure will come.
But it doesn’t. Could he be letting me have the last say?
When I look back, Raffe has a smug grin on his face. That’s when I realize I’ve been manipulated into feeling better. I stubbornly try to resist but it’s already too late.â€
― Susan Ee, Angelfall
“I'll be sure not to let anyone but you carry me in her arms." He turns and leaves the kitchen before I can figure out what to make of his comment. A sense of humor is one more thing I don't think angels should have. The fact that his sense of humor is corny makes it even more wrong.â€
― Susan Ee, Angelfall