Trakal wrote:

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        2a: (canon chars) The writer recognizes that not all persons reading this fanfic will
        have seen an (entire) series and wishes to familiarize those who have not with
        characters which may be new to them.

        2b: (noncanon chars) The writer has created a new past for characters in an alternate
        universe or timeline and wishes to introduce this factor to the reader to eliminate
        confusion as to why a character may be acting in a way that might be completely out of
        character in the original timeline.

            Ahem.  You are forgetting 2c.

                2c: The writer has written subjective description of a character as per his own
insights into their personal Psyche and mental thought processes.  <Quite often done to imitate
the character, as well as add onto the character's realism.>

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Shimitsu Kaoru.
Lost "Dragon-Boy"
of Shimitsu-Ryuu.
Prince of Chaos.
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conquer that fear you hold high, through acceptance comes peace..... are you willing to try?"
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