IC INFORMATION Characters Name: Shizuo Heiwajima Age: 24 Canon: Durarara!! Canon Point: Episode 25 Species: Human Gender: Male Orientation: Shizuo is a simple person with simple tastes; I doubt he'd hesitate due to gender, so I will be pegging him as bisexual.
Shizuo is more often than not described as an exceptionally violent person who can't keep a lid on his own anger. He is frequently seen in the series instigating or getting wrapped up in fights, unhesitant when dealing with his long-time rival Izaya Orihara or members of gangs that irritate him. He almost seems to enjoy uprooting street signs and vending machines to throw at his victims -- unsuspecting or not -- or punching someone so hard they fly out of their clothes, even though he frequently claims he "hates violence" as seen in episode seven.
Shizuo's power is uncontrollable to an extent, making his violent tendencies an unwanted curse in his own eyes, making him view himself as some sort of beast; he never wants to hurt anyone who doesn't deserve it, of course, but on occasion this is seen happening even at the slightest provocation. He can be tipped over the edge by even something as trivial as someone telling a story too long or too annoying, making it obvious his temper is extremely short. These outbursts of rage are first noticeable when he is described as the "person you don't want as an enemy" in episode one of the animated series and to "not hesitate to run from him" in the manga and later in episode three - his debut - when he throws a trashcan at Izaya. His name is infamous in the city of Ikebukuro. Being known as the "strongest man" in his town, it has quite the averse affect on how people picture him. He doesn't deny the accusations, nor does this make the accusations false. He is very much the brute, the animal and the monster people believe and state he is. After all, he is strongly motivated by the idea of "killing Izaya" - due to Izaya falsely accusing him for an unspecified crime he did not commit, consequently getting him arrested - or anyone else that bothers him.
Though it would be uncharacteristic for him to go as far as killing someone, since he is not entirely as awful as he initially comes across as. Really, Shizuo is a no-nonsense character who hates lies - the debtors he and Tom visit to collect payments believe they are very adept at lying - and anything else that could readily be described as “bullshit” - like his friend Shinra's attempts to study his abilities in the name of science which he tends to reply to with physical threats to break the good doctor's arm, like when he was a child, a flashback in episode seven. When he isn't irritated or in a fit of rage, Shizuo is a very quiet, nondescript person who enjoys the simple things in life. In fact, he himself is quite simple, choosing to rent an apartment by his lonesome, choosing only to keep in contact with a couple of close friends and his little brother Kasuka and choosing plainer, more inelegant desires such as basking in the sun when he has free time, smoking - one of his only bad habits - and watching martial arts on television. It is also seen in the anime that Shizuo has rather childish tastes in terms of food and language.
He loves anything sweet like suckers and pudding as shown in episode seven, enjoys dairy products greatly - which is actually a point of interest since it seems to calm him down, demonstrated when Kasuka stops a rage-tantrum with a bottle of milk after he gets ticked off - and chooses easy words to understand. In fact, Shizuo has a limited vocabulary and swears like a sailor at times, seen in most episodes. While Shizuo may have an innocent side not many are privy to -- since no one seems to like to get close to him, much to his relief as he worries constantly about injuring those he cares about - he also has a very vulnerable centre full of insecurity. He has grown too weary of his own abilities and has basically burnt himself out on his own anger. Shizuo is frightened of his own power, because he has been known to hurt those he loves before, also seen in episode seven. When he was younger he hurt a woman - a shopkeeper who used to give him and his brother treats - because of his unharnessed anger and has since kept to himself or pushed others away because of this fact.
But overall, this doubt in himself is put on the back burner when it comes to his little brother and those precious to him. He is extremely protective and can easily develop complexes regarding certain people - like Celty, his good friend the Dullahan, who he can act very defensive about, shown in an episode explaining that he'd kill anyone who messed with her. Shizuo is a good guy once you get to know him. He is very loyal to his friends - like Tom, who he heroically saved from bullies when they were young - and family, even though he feels slightly overshadowed by his famous brother. This does not give him any ill feelings towards Kasuka; quite the opposite, in fact, since Shizuo has been seen telling others not to insult Kasuka by comparing them.
In a nutshell, he has easy tastes and a straightforward, albeit blunt, attitude, despite his tendency to lose himself to his own ire when situations present themselves.
Abilites:
Shizuo has the power of unbelievable strength. It is stated - described by his friend and personal doctor, Shinra - that while the brain usually suspends the use of such power by shutting down muscle in response to pain to avoid injuring the body, Shizuo doesn't have this mental block and has been able to use his abnormal strength since he was a young boy. It is “naturally unlimited” and it is described as the “adrenaline power” people use when they're threatened or in danger. His muscles and bones have since strengthened due to constant injury when he first developed the power since it caused too much strain for him and now he does not sustain injuries, even when lifting telephone poles and even a massive truck that had ran him over, as seen in episode twenty-five.
His fighting ability is rough and ungraceful, sloppy and kind of berserk when he's in a one on one with another - as demonstrated in his battle against mindless victims of a curse where he can be seen using little to no tact in dealing with his opponents. Shizuo is a traceur, however - though obviously not by trade - and is extremely adept at parkour - the art of efficient movement around obstacles.
Straightening the bow-tie fitted snugly around his neck, Shizuo stared at himself in the floor-length mirror on the back of his bedroom door. Expression blank as he went through the daily routine of getting out of bed, dressing himself and showing up at Tom's for their usual debtor shake-downs, he couldn't help but feel rather tired.
The paper-cuts he'd received from his latest quarrels with Izaya didn't sting; what stung was knowing that they were there under his dress shirt, they were there mocking him, small reminders that he was still so far away from wrapping his fingers around that flea's slender throat. If he killed him, it'd solve everyone's problems. Ikebukuro would be a fresh smelling city again, not full of pollution from that informant's disgusting presence. One day, Shizuo assured himself.
After his small, quiet breakfast that consisted of a bowl of frosted mini-wheats and a glass of cold milk, the fortissimo sighed and slipped on his shoes at the door, smoothed down the front of his uniform and unfolded the glasses he slipped out of his chest pocket. He pushed them up his nose, glancing down only when his phone began to vibrate against his thigh.
Eyebrow twitching - because who the hell sent text messages this early in the god damned morning? - Shizuo fought the instinctive urge to toss the cell out of the nearest window, but against his better judgement flipped it open and squinted irritatedly at the words presented to him.
TO: Heiwajima Shizuo FR: Unknown sender Thought you might like the gift I left on your doorstep. ; )
Staring down at his cellphone with a raised brow, Shizuo's mouth set in a firm line and he grunted in annoyance at the obvious wrong number, stowing his phone back where it belonged a little too quickly.
“… Idiots.” Shizuo grumbled under his breath, shifting his weight to one foot in the foyer; it was the first time he'd spoken since the prior night.
He was wholly unused to talking with himself. It felt odd for him. Like he was trying to keep himself company. He didn't need anything of the sort - whoever it was that said introverts needed a lot of time alone to recharge was a smart guy. So in a newly embittered mood, Shizuo secured a thin cigarette from the worn box in his pants and closed his lips around the filter before reaching for his unlocked door. It was never locked. No one in their right mind would ever break in.
Except Izaya, which he'd realized seconds too late. Failing to spot the trip-wire and the elaborate set up just outside of his door, Shizuo heard the paint can before he felt it. Bright red. All he could see was bright red. Red on the ground, red on his precious uniform his brother had so selflessly bought him, red in his hair, in his eyes. He saw red. Like a bull's target. The heavily scented paint dripped down his temple, pooled at his upper lip and stained his white button-up.
It looked like blood. Slamming his fist against his doorframe, splintering the wood, knuckles imbedding themselves in the drywall behind it, Shizuo bellowed.
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Characters Name: Shizuo Heiwajima
Age: 24
Canon: Durarara!!
Canon Point: Episode 25
Species: Human
Gender: Male
Orientation: Shizuo is a simple person with simple tastes; I doubt he'd hesitate due to gender, so I will be pegging him as bisexual.
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