Maya's Progression Thread

MAYA MURASAKI

QUIRK INFORMATION

Quirk
Pound for Pound

(Enhanced Body Structure)
Type: Mutation
Rank: C
Description: Gifted with a subtle but potent biological adaptation thanks to her quirk, at the fundamental level her body structure is built in a more advantageous way than most, offering her a simple physical advantage in several areas. Perhaps the most noticeable aspect of this her simple stature, Maya is tall and long legged, having the kind of Amazonian physique that sets her apart from most women but really this is only the beginning of the subtle differences she possesses.

The muscles of the girl perhaps the principle area in which she sees her body enhanced, inherently she grows them denser and stronger than the average person, providing her with a compact but powerful body that can be both forceful and agile without sacrificing either quality. This fact hard to see but far more readily noticeable with the gift of touch, one will note a firmness to Maya’s musculature that might make one think she is tensing up even when relaxed, but in truth one will note the difference when she actually clenches a muscle; it becomes almost impossibly hard.

Also rather robust for the enhancement she receives as well, not only do these condensed muscles absorb force much better than the average body but her skeletal structure is also more robust, enhanced by her quirk in order to better cope with the stress that her might can place upon it to make her a far tougher bird than her frame might imply. Some remarking that trying to hit her is like hitting a punching back, the simple density of her musculature seems to absorb and distribute force more evenly and that sturdy framework backs them up perfectly, leaving her like a strong and agile tank when she needs it.

Benefits

1. Strong The very fibres that make up the ‘meat’ of this maiden more resilient and capable of acting with much greater force than one would expect from their apparent size, even as a skinny little girl Maya could boast strength comparable to an adult, and now that she is older and trained her body packs the kind of power needed to lift the weight of a hippo or break most metals with sheer brute force.
2. Tough More robust than the average woman or man, her body is built to cope with the strength that Maya possesses and allows her to endure the blows of a significant superhuman force, permitting the girl quite the show of resilience.
3. Mobile A honed but none the less useful advantage of her physique the simple strength-size ratio, Maya has taken advantage of the fact that she has brawn without bulk to enhance her acrobatic skill through practice, showing an inherent litheness and bodily coordination that she can combine with her raw power to pull off feats that can vastly outshine a professional gymnast in a terrestrial scenario or even an world class swimmer in the water in terms of mobility.

Exhaustion and Weakness: The most obvious drawback from Maya’s perspective the simple demand that her body seems to place on her, one will note that she has a rather deep appetite born from necessity rather than gluttony, and ignoring it can be quite detrimental to her condition. Those dense muscles requiring both high levels protein to build and maintain as well as having larger energy requirements than the average woman, her body seems to need several times the intake to function properly, and if she is denied this she tends to find not only does she tire quickly but the innate qualities her quirk possesses will dwindle as a result.

The body of the beauty potent but still human, as much as she has trained herself Maya is still vulnerable to things like overextension, strain and sprains if she is not careful with her power, and needs to pace herself as operating too intensely can actually hurt her almost as much as it does her foes. Pushing herself too hard seeming to wreak havoc on her body, the girl can hurt herself if she doesn’t know her limits or burn through her energy reserves recklessly and leave herself weakened as a result.

COMBAT ABILITIES

Warrior Woman
Rank: E – Combat
Effect: A martial arts enthusiast who practices both for her skills in defence and simple enjoyment of the activity, Maya has studied various styles of close combat which she weaves into an explosive MMA style, and can even handle a katana thanks to her training and practice.

One More Round
Rank: E - Stamina
Effect: An endorphin junkie, Maya pushes herself through thorough daily exercise to keep herself in tip top shape, and consequently has a vast well of vitality she can rely on both in and out of her hero duties.

Lightning Cannon
Rank: E - Speed
Effect: Fleet of foot and with good reflexes, thanks to a combination her unique body structure and training Maya can dash speedily and move with the speed of an Olympic athelete.

Heals like Cena
Rank: E - Regeneration
Effect: Maya’s sturdy and well-built body structure seeming to recover faster than the average person, she can heal moderate wounds in short order, allowing her to bounce back a little quicker from the injuries she suffers.

SPECIALIST ABILITIES

Shinobi Strike
Rank: E -Stealth
Effect: Capable of acting covertly if she needs to, Maya has clandestine abilities that allow her to avoid the attention like a member of a special forces team, making her rather tricky for most to follow.

Heir-oic
Rank: F - Wealth
Effect: Afforded a decent allowance from her wealthy and doting grandfather Genzaburou, Maya has access to funds that allow her to live in a Tokyo apartment, own a top of the line car, and indulge her whimsy as she desires.

LIFE SKILLS

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MAYA MURASAKI

BASIC INFORMATION

Hero alias: Ultra Violet
Player Name: Jessie
Faceclaim/Series: Shihouin Yoruichi / Bleach
Age: 23
Gender: Female
Affiliation: Pro-Hero
Height: 1.75m
Weight: 66kg (Muscles are heavier than fat!)
Hair/Style: Long, straight and silky dark purple hair, often worn in a tail, and parted from the center.
Skin/Scars: Dark Tan, Tribal Sun Tattoo on Left Outer Thigh
Eyes: Golden, slightly narrow and mischievous.
Notables: Well-toned physique, high cheekbones, slightly ‘fox faced’.

APPEARANCE AND PERSONALITY

Appearance:

A pretty, tall and athletic young woman who habitually stands out from the crowd for one reason or another, Maya is an attractive young woman with rather unusual but refined looks that reflect her mixed-Asian heritage, and perhaps make her look a little older than she is. A combination of an active lifestyle and gym work to give the girl a noticeably well-toned body like a top athlete or bodybuilder, she shows an especially fullness around her hips and thighs that only stands to make her waist look slimmer, and is one of her favourite ‘points’ to highlight in the way she dresses. The musculature of this minx very well defined, she maintains features like highly accentuated shoulders, biceps, abdominals and leg muscles that truly add to her amazon appearance, and add awe and allure in equal measure, and her darker than average skin tone adds an exotic element that most might not expect of her.

Facially looking somewhat refined, Miss Murasaki has a high set of cheekbones that provides her with a sharp and slightly pointed angle of her jaw, and with the slight narrowness of her gaze gives a mildly ‘fox-like’ look to her visage. Seeming to have a high and defined set of cheekbones, this slim definition of her facial features is contrasted in the full lips that she possesses, which are plump enough to give her a natural pout by default. The irises of the girl a rich golden tone, her eyes are framed with a long set of lashes that she further tends to emphasize with cats eye style makeup, and possess an innate sense of keenness that can make them look sharp like those a bird of prey. A girl who also knows how to play up her good looks, Maya tends to wear smoky eyeshadow and striking lip colours, whilst also drawing attention to her cheeks and overall foxy facial structure.

Sporting long locks that in the wrong light can easily be mistaken for black, in truth Maya‘s hair has a dark purple tone similar in shade to the skin of an eggplant, which that only grows duskier in dim conditions or when saturated with wetness. Long and lacking anything in terms of bangs, her flowing tresses are a perfect frame for the pretty face and possess very little waviness, but a little inherent volume that stops their straight form from looking too flat. Silky and possessing a noticeable sheen that reflects a mane that has received a reasonable level of care and attention, most commonly Miss Murasaki likes to leave her hair loose and has found that she loves to feel it whipping around as the wind runs through it, though she isn’t afraid to tie it up in a ponytail if she needs to. Also happy to take on particular styles to suit her occasion, it wouldn’t be unheard of for this young vixen to put curls or waviness into her hair to add a sense of wildness and texture to it, or wear it in a more traditional style replete with pins and combs if she really felt the urge to embrace her Japanese heritage.

Definitely seeming to have blossomed into a woman with a natural depth to her femininity, despite this Maya seems to feel most comfortable in styles that some might see as masculine or tomboyish, but despite this inclination is no less racy in her choices. The sporty lifestyle she prefers leaving her often wearing gym or running gear as her casual clothing, such as tank or crop tops with leggings or short, but when she wants to make a little effort she can kick it up a notch. Often fond of tight or revealing clothing to highlight her well defined physique, Miss Murasaki will wear denim jeans or even leather pants that are usually cut in a ‘skinny’ style to show off her legs and on warm enough days might even indulge cut offs or something of the sort, whilst wearing low cut or high hemmed tops to accentuate her bust or abdominals respectively, and often goes sleeveless if the weather suits her inclination to show her arms off as well.

That being said this dark beauty not so rigid in her wardrobe that the addition of a skirt or dress might be a rarity on her, while she usually styles herself with a mind to functionality as she flaunts herself that doesn’t mean Maya is averse to more conventionally feminine designs, of a sort. Happy to wear a nice tight dress or miniskirt if she goes to a club or a party that can show off her legs, she is at home in high heels and if she feels she needs more glamour is comfortable slipping into a gown for special occasions; often favouring the sort with a high split in their hem both for demonstration of her delightful lower limbs and also simply to aid easy locomotion if she needs it.

POSITIVE
✔ Confident, Assertive, Daring, Determined, Outgoing, Independent, Witty
NEGATIVE
✖ Competitive, Aggressive, Defiant, Reckless, Stubborn, Mouthy
LIKES
✔Adrenaline, Sports, Gyms, Swords, Challenges, Martial Arts Movies, High Places, Cool Old Men, Pro Wrestling
DISLIKES
✖ Oppression, Criminals, Bullies, Restrictions, Bad Parents, Judgemental Attitudes

Personality:

A feisty, independent and confident young woman who at times can have rather a smart mouth, at her best Maya Murasaki is energetic, self-reliant and courageous, but at her worst can be rather self-centred and overly aggressive. Not overtly unpleasant of course and actually quite a friendly soul, some of the less desirable aspects of her personality seem to be sourced more from an innately competitive spirit and a desire to prove herself, and on the whole this girl does not have all that much trouble making friends with people.

Seeming to have a blend of confidence and a feistier countenance than one might have expected of a girl from her kind of background, Maya is encouraging of the people she likes to the point of daring, and seems to ultimately have the best interests of the people in mind for the most part. Often the sort of person who will push a friend or loved one to go for something they want, she is largely permissive and somewhat excitable, and hates to feel as if herself or anyone else is confined or restrained in any way. Tending to show tendencies toward being someone who would want to break the chains that hold herself and others back, Miss Murasaki tends to be something of a thrill seeker and adrenaline junkie, and often seeks out new challenges to ensure she never remains within her comfort zone for long.

Seeming to be the type who is perfectly at home in situations that might put other people on the edge, because she eternally seeks that kind of ‘high’ that one gets from overcoming adversity the girl can be seen as a rather reckless person at times, and will on occasion simply do things with the intention of defying expectations and pushing herself to the limit. Showing she is sort of girl who will happily and comfortably do things like sit on the edge of a high rise building or drive over the limit simply to get a bit of a ‘buzz’, the daring that Maya shows can be a source of worry for the people who are close to her, and there are times when she is quite blind to the effect she may have on them.

Tending to think that if she is OK then there is no need for worry, because she likes little scares and quick thrills both for the rush she gets and the attention it draws to her, Miss Murasaki can show an impulsive recklessness that can be somewhat worrying at times. This never more true than in her choice of night time hobby, while there can be times where she is happy to join friends in a dance club more often than not the girl will tend to find her mind drifting to more thrilling forms of ‘recreation’ if she is not occupied mentally, and she seems to yearn for the kick she gets from risking life and limb as when she feels herself being under stimulated.

It rather an odd response really, a great many people would likely seek danger at all costs, and yet Maya seems to crave it almost like some kind of addiction. Perhaps this aspect of her character seeming to have been formed from certain complications of a competitive spirit and a love for feeling her blood pumping, whatever the reason it seems to drive this young woman to push herself to her limits and jeopardize her wellbeing to chase down a new high, and also provide her with an odd sense of intrigue and honour while doing so.

Perhaps somewhat sourced from an innate curiosity, both about herself and others, this dark dish tends to get excited about discovering new things and new people, though shows a certain vanity in the fact that she is most attracted to qualities that reflect her own. The favourite kind of people that Maya can find feisty femmes like herself, she tends to enjoy women who have a strong sense of independence and grit about their character, and can at times have a habit of teasing and testing the people she meets to see how well they measure up to her.

Seeming to have developed a sort of ‘warriors honour’ or something similar to that which makes her enjoy meeting people who challenge her, while Miss Murasaki can usually push this aside in a life or death situation she finds a great sense of fulfilment in finding what might be deemed a worthy adversary, and can become disappointed when enemies do not live up to her standards. Loving to feel herself being pushed to her limits and this sometimes leading her to ‘go slow’ to give her more of a sense of challenge, she would consider a stalemate with an enemy tantamount to an intimate conversation or more like a ‘verbal debate’, and shows several kinds of affection toward those who provide her with a good time in this regard which range from feelings of respect, protectiveness and even attraction.

This competitive spirit also seeming to be the driving force behind a lot of what Maya might say, though she can be respectful and polite enough when she wants to be, she can be rather cheeky when she puts her mind to it. Seeming to be the sort of girl who appreciates the value of banter, she can tend to give out little quips and one liners, especially when trying to add a little more energy and excitement into her life. As keenly edged with her comments as she is with a sword in hand, the girl can be rather dry and somewhat acerbic in her sense of humour, the latter of which is most noticeable when she fights foes that disappoint her.

HISTORY

A young woman who was born as the one of two daughters of Iyashi and Mayumi Fujimoto, on her mother’s side Maya was born into an old, influential and wealthy family, which perhaps in some ways was key to her birth. The Murasaki clan tracing their lineage back to the era of samurai, it was alleged that in the more distant past her dynasty was rather cosy with and well regarded by the shogunate for a long time, and though the revolution of the Meiji period created great upheaval to them and others of their caste for the most part their forbearers managed to adapt to new ages without losing a little of what made them who they were, maintaining a good reputation and prospering.

This perhaps giving the image of a household that was flooded with luxuries, while it was perhaps true that the girl was born into a comfortable lifestyle the femme was not as flush with finance as one might have expected given the standing of her kin, and this was perhaps down to the standing of her father. Iyashi coming from a mixed heritage due to the fact that he hailed from Hawaiian origins, he married into the family as a new up and comer in her Grandfather’s business, he romanced Mayumi and won her hand, then fathered children all through aims that were less than wholesome really, but not to be discovered for some time. A somewhat sycophantic person who would suck up Genzaburou, later it would be revealed his ambition was to essentially infiltrate the family and command their wealth and inheritance, hoping to usurp both his wife and her siblings to conquer the capital and station that the Murasaki’s had and rebrand it as his own.

However none of this really the concern for little Maya, or much of her family for some time to come, she was brought into the world in a family home that for a time felt happy to her. Iyashi perhaps somewhat distant from her and often busy with work, she and her sister gravitated more toward their pretty mother and the woman seemed to raise them practically single-handed, which her daughter always admired even if she did not particularly seem to inherit many of the graceful and feminine qualities of woman wo had birthed her.

A restless and energetic child, from the time she was old enough to crawl and walk Miss Fujimoto was the sort who was daring and curious, especially physically, and began to climb around the house to the worry of her mother as soon as she was able. In many ways the chalk to her sister’s cheese given how Mina tended to take after their mother with far more, Maya was the sort of little girl who would find herself possessed by an urge to clamber up onto the top of wardrobes, dressers and shelving units, she was an inquisitive girl who liked to show off and would giggle when discovered, and surprisingly robust. Not the most able climber at first, even when she fell off things from considerable heights she was capable of shrugging it off without injury, and usually resumed whatever she was doing before without issue or fear because of this.

Quickly expanding her activities however when she reached an age of greater independence, perhaps because of her above average size and strength Maya was the sort of child who tended to seek the company of those who were older than her, and quickly became the outdoorsy sort who was rampaging around her neighbourhood in her free time and getting in scrapes, and was popular for this, at least with the boys. The relationship she had with her fellow femmes far more complicated, because she was bigger, stronger and admittedly rougher in her behaviour than all of them she tended to be shunned, and at times even taunted and bullied by her fellow girls who considered her a freak or gorilla girl for what she got up to.

This never highlighting the difference between herself and Mina who was readily and easily accepted as a popular figure who some of her male friends considered to be the prettiest girl in school, Miss Fujimoto tried to not let this affect her, but honestly it did, and there were times despite her inclination toward activity that she would look toward more ‘normal’ girls and her sister especially with envy and a desire to be included by them. However she didn’t like to let this poison the relationship that she had with her sibling, and in some ways the two found their divergent qualities would bring them closer together, with one sharing the secrets of good looks and the other, Maya, becoming increasingly protective of her more delicate sibling.

The desire of the girl to feel more accepted seeming to come to fruition as she grew a little older and began to take part in sports, while Maya still preferred to compete with the boys rather than the girls because she simply found her fellow femme’s largely unchallenging to her, games like soccer and volleyball provided an athletic girl like her a chance to shine and show her skills and stature in a more positive light which she enjoyed. Quickly discovering that she seemed to love the limelight on the pitch, with her natural gifts Miss Fujimoto had the potential to readily outshine her peers and was an eager learner as well; polishing her skills to greater heights out of love for the game and desire to show how good she could be. However it would be some time before she really got a chance to show off what she could do.

Unfortunately their father not exactly approving of having a daughter who was a massive tomboy, he created some friction between his daughter’s by seeming to dote on Mina and shun and even stifle Maya, refusing to allow her to take part in the clubs she wanted because he felt it ‘unbecoming of a wife’ to have such sporty inclinations. In his mind wanting his daughter’s to grow up to be subservient tools of marriage he could use to further his influence and ambitions, much like his own wife was, this made home life troubling for the girl and she began to resent her father for his oppression. Yet things would get much worse before they got better.

Iyashi in truth something of a vindictive bully who thought only of himself, while the signs had been subtle as she was younger Miss Fujimoto would slowly begin to note the way in which he intimidated her mother through means of abuse, occasionally physically but mostly emotionally. Insecure in his status and consistently feeling the need to persecute the woman he supposedly loved in order to make himself feel better, he would pick on the woman privately to boost his ego and as Maya would later find out even had affairs with secretaries and assistants, treating anyone he could perceive as beneath him like a tool or toy to be used as he wished.

The frustration that he felt with Maya fuelling his drive to abuse her mother as he felt like it was her fault for raising her wrong or something, relations between the two worsened as the children grew older, and while Mayumi wanted to seek refuge for herself and her children with her parents she never did it for one simple reason; fear. She didn’t know if her parents would believe her thanks to the toadying of her husband, who seemed very much in favour with her dad at gatherings and afforded the woman little chance to interact with her family or her friends. The paranoia of her patriarch getting so bad that he would accuse Mama Murasaki of whoring it up with some fantasy lover, and continue to bully her until she barely ever did anything without him or the children involved.

Iyashi clever enough in his cruelty that he kept it secret from all but those involved, while Maya realized in the aftermath that she had noted the odd clue here and there she didn’t really realize what was occurring until she herself fell victim to the worst of his behaviour. Too wilful and rebellious to really listen to his criticism, things became increasingly hostile between the two up to the point where he was making her life rather torrid; being the same controlling figure of oppression that he was to his wife, and even started to hit her. Slapping her in the face when she talked back to him, probably because her knack for wit usually meant she had the last word, he also socked her in the gut a few times when she showed a defiant look in her eye and in a way was probably the person who was most responsible for the inclination to fighting that she would develop.

That bullish behaviour in a way seeming to make it feel like it was alright for Maya herself to indulge, while she was certainly not the sort who would torment others the girl started to act out and get into fights in school with people, which were likely a result of the harassment she received at home. Downcast and irritable as a result of what she was going through, Miss Fujimoto was easily provoked and got into scrapes with both those who wanted to tease her and those she played sports with, and not only got in trouble for this but also had a noticeable decline in her performance both academically and in an athletic sense.

This enough of an excuse for Iyashi to denounce any activity she had in sports to be too much of a distraction, he forbade her from continuing with them gleefully, but ended up only poking the bear with a short stick in this regard. Maya far less submissive than her mother and having had enough of his shit already, she ran away from home as a result and stayed away for a couple of days until her sister found her and brought her home, only to get struck again by her dad for her new act of defiance. Finally losing it and throwing herself on him angrily, for a moment she managed to get the better of him in what she now recognises as a young use of her potent quirk, but the surprise of this fact threw her off and scared her in a way, and the man used that to his advantage.

Throwing Maya off him and throttling her because of how humiliated he felt for being floored by a little girl, he said that if he couldn’t have a proper daughter he would have no daughter, and the girl was convinced he intended to kill her in a fit of rage, and wasn’t the only one. The long suffering wife and mother terrified to see her child in such peril at the hands of someone who had persecuted for so long it made Mayumi snap; rushing to the kitchen and grabbing a knife, she plunged it into the back of her husband and then pushed him off the very shaken Maya, who she scooped up and along with her sister fled her home while she had the chance.

Arriving at the home of her grandparents, though Mayumi had been afraid that she wouldn’t be believed right now she didn’t have a choice but to seek the help of her father, which was understandable since she didn’t know if she had killed her husband or not. The fear of her family and most prominently the lingering bruises both her and Maya had suffered more than enough to convince the man however, with the frightened femmes safe in his home Genzaburou and his son headed to the Fujimoto home to find Iyashi injured but still alive, but nearly not so for the rage the old man unleashed. Wanting to kill the man for hurting his family but being pulled away by his son, the grandfather fired him on the spot and told him if he had anything more to do with any of his kin then he would definitely be a dead man, interference or no before leaving.

Naturally Iyashi an insipid enough character to not leave things lie, he would file not only a suit for wrongful termination and attempted murder on his wife’s part, as well as battle them in court through the divorce proceedings. Unfortunately, now that the woman had found her courage he did not come away with much good, and in fact ended up being arrested and jailed himself thanks to what he had tried to do to Maya, and the girls ended up moving in with Genzaburou for good. The women adopting the Fujimoto Murasaki after this to fully cut their ties with such a wretched figure, in retrospect the girl would always say this was the best decision she ever made because the name flows so much better with hers, but for the time being had greater and graver concerns.

It perhaps understandable that Maya herself was really rather shaken by her ordeal, while she was now freed in a more literal sense from the persecution she had suffered and the bruises she had suffered healed, she remained somewhat trapped by it in a more figurative capacity for some time to come. Experiencing PTSD, she would wake in the night in terror, clawing at her throat and worried she was choking, and worried that somehow she was in danger. More than that seeming like a shell of her former self, with her confidence shaken she withdrew from her usual sporty and outdoorsy interests because she honestly started to feel a panic when the adrenaline began to flow and lost her nerve, but would be helped with it from someone who would go onto become a real figure of paternal affection; Genzaburou.

The man always seeming a serious and somewhat stern figure in her life up to this point, while she certainly appreciated the effort he had made to protect her family and the home he had offered Maya didn’t know him, and perhaps given her experience with male authority was wary as well. Some of these qualities she sensed certainly true but the girl underestimating his persistence and patience, more than anyone else he seemed concerned with how downcast she seemed, and made an insistent effort to connect with her in a number of ways, that would eventually succeed through means that most would consider rather unconventional. Attempting to engage her with shopping trips and fishing trips and all sorts of indulges, though these seemed to have minimal effect his effort seemed to gradually win her over, and when Genzaburou discovered her fears and feelings of helplessness he had a solution that seemed ideal; if she felt weak, he would make her strong.

An enthusiast of martial arts for recreation and discipline, the old man began to teach Miss Murasaki the basics of things like karate, starting with simply letting her hit a punch bag to hammer out some of her frustration before moving onto more complex and concise forms of training. It proving to be a surprisingly good way to bond with his daughter, as Maya felt like she was developing and impressing him she began to open up to him more, and in a way the two fell in love with each other. It was Genzaburou who first seemed to note her quirk and encourage what he saw as a wonderful gift she had been given whilst also helping her to temper and control it, from simple patterns and sessions of sparring the two steadily became inseparable.

Showing her the family sword and even going as far to teach her how to use a blade properly and promise it to her in his will, Genzaburou whole heartedly supported his granddaughter’s decision to get back into sports when she was ready; to the point that he would attend and bring most of the family with him to the games she would compete in, and be her most loudest fan on all those occasions. It was embarrassing at times, but also wonderful.

The years after this the most carefree and exciting that Maya had ever experienced, perhaps her grandfather’s guilt at letting them suffer for so long made him spoil all his daughters too much and some said he had become a big softy, but they were all happy. Breezing through her teens years with little trouble but perhaps using the time to find a little peace as well as she began to blossom with a little more feminine inclination, as she entered high school Miss Murasaki was perhaps a little concerned with what she should do with her life, and had an inclination toward pursuing sports or martial arts full time in some capacity but wasn’t sure, while her sister was already on the path to success. Mina already having been ‘spotted’ and emerging as a talent in modelling for catalogue and billboard work, despite a hint of envy at her developing esteem the two remained close, and when time for college came around became roommates living in Tokyo together, which would lead the violet vixen to her destiny.

Studying sport at university with the aim of getting accreditations as a physical trainer and therapist, inevitably the glamorous lifestyle of her sister was something that Maya got pulled into and at times even enjoyed, but there was a particular incident that really stands out in her mind. On her way to the opening of a new mini-mall at which her sister was providing some star power, disaster struck when the place was targeted by an extremist group trying to gain notoriety and attention, and took many innocents including Mina hostage as a result of their aims. The situation tense, while Miss Murasaki had managed to avoid getting captured more by luck than judgement and could have likely escaped if she wanted to, she knew that she couldn’t just abandon her sibling and the other people, and used what she had learned from her grandfather to fight back.

Capable of disarming her attackers through a combination of stealth, fighting skill and the prowess her quirk could offer her, Maya systematically took down the watchmen that had been posted around in part thanks to recollection of some old action movie she had enjoyed with Genzaburou, before launching an attack on the leads who detained the hostages, while she struggled to battle so many at once it seemed her courage rallied the frightened folk to overpower them relatively safely, and by the time that the police had burst in their enemies had largely been disarmed due to the efforts of the Murasaki sisters and those around her.

Left a little shaken in the aftermath given her previous experience or at least that was what she thought at first, though therapists and counsellors assured her it was natural for her to dwell on such an experience they misunderstood the reason for it. It gradually becoming apparent to Maya herself that her preoccupation with her adult ordeal was more about the thrills she felt doing it than the fear or trauma she had been through, she found afterward that she had never in her life felt more important or right than she had done when she was battling the bad guys, and that had a great impact on her.

Slowly seeming to sink into the vigilante lifestyle as a result of her experience and desire to chase down that exhilarating rush she got, Maya would delve into small and simple acts like heading into bad neighbourhoods and protecting would-be victims from muggings and the like before stepping up her service as she grew more confident and capable, and targeting gangs and noted criminals all as she chased down that ‘high’ she felt in heroism. This escalating situation something that she tried to keep under wraps, Mina seemed to note her behaviour quickly given their living situation but tried to cover for her as best she could since she knew her sibling was doing the right thing and honestly having been through something nasty herself also knew that the law needed help.

One more person seeming to pick up on her habits as the Maya’s notoriety grew as well and that none other than Genzaburou, he could guess what she was up to with a few clues but rather than try to stop her instead said he was proud of her for having the courage to fight against injustice, and offered a few gifts to aid her in that. Deciding that their distinct family heirloom was perhaps a little too obvious a tie and perhaps by this age too fragile a weapon for the girl to use, instead he had a brand new katana forged for her through modern techniques using cutting edge materials, and even resumed his training with her to help her refine her skills. He also helped Mina to keep the secret as well, particularly from Mayumi who they both knew would be wrought with worry if she found out what her daughter was doing.

Continuing with her path for the years to come, when the pro hero system was first announced Maya felt tempted to ‘come out’ so to speak, but at the same time was concerned about the restrictions that such a process might have placed on her. Seeking the council of her Grandfather and the man telling her that the idea seemed a like good one in principal, they decided that it was better to continue as she had for time being and see how things turned out with this new system.

The escalation of the situation seeming to force her hand in the interim however, while Maya felt some reluctance still to submit to government authority as criminal gangs and most prominently quirk-based villainy has seemed to increase exponentially since the creation of the system she has opted to throw in with them. Deciding that having an official license would allow her to act more overtly and contribute to the greater good alongside established figures she has taken and achieved her license as a Pro Hero and now seeks to make a name for herself in that capacity. However despite her desire to do good that drive to prove herself and find thrills has not entirely disappeared as she has matured, and perhaps in some way the young woman feels that this path will provide her with greater and more exciting challenges before her as well…

MAYA MURASAKI

QUIRK INFORMATION

Quirk
Pound for Pound

(Enhanced Body Structure)
Type: Mutation
Rank: C
Description: Gifted with a subtle but potent biological adaptation thanks to her quirk, at the fundamental level her body structure is built in a more advantageous way than most, offering her a simple physical advantage in several areas. Perhaps the most noticeable aspect of this her simple stature, Maya is tall and long legged, having the kind of Amazonian physique that sets her apart from most women but really this is only the beginning of the subtle differences she possesses.

The muscles of the girl perhaps the principle area in which she sees her body enhanced, inherently she grows them denser and stronger than the average person, providing her with a compact but powerful body that can be both forceful and agile without sacrificing either quality. This fact hard to see but far more readily noticeable with the gift of touch, one will note a firmness to Maya’s musculature that might make one think she is tensing up even when relaxed, but in truth one will note the difference when she actually clenches a muscle; it becomes almost impossibly hard.

Also rather robust for the enhancement she receives as well, not only do these condensed muscles absorb force much better than the average body but her skeletal structure is also more robust, enhanced by her quirk in order to better cope with the stress that her might can place upon it to make her a far tougher bird than her frame might imply. Some remarking that trying to hit her is like hitting a punching back, the simple density of her musculature seems to absorb and distribute force more evenly and that sturdy framework backs them up perfectly, leaving her like a strong and agile tank when she needs it.

Benefits

1. Strength/Damage/Bleed The very fibres that make up the ‘meat’ of this maiden more resilient and capable of acting with much greater force than one would expect from their apparent size, even as a skinny little girl Maya could boast strength comparable to an adult, and now that she is older and trained her body packs the kind of power needed to lift the weight of a hippo or break most metals with sheer brute force. Since she favours using edged weapons to fight with in addition to her raw power, she also has the kind of might that can inflict wounds that carry significant blood loss, harming a foe over time even if the injury itself isn’t totally debilitating.
2. Tough More robust than the average woman or man, her body is built to cope with the strength that Maya possesses and allows her to endure the blows of a significant superhuman force, permitting the girl quite the show of resilience.
3. Mobile A honed but none the less useful advantage of her physique the simple strength-size ratio, Maya has taken advantage of the fact that she has brawn without bulk to enhance her acrobatic skill through practice, showing an inherent litheness and bodily coordination that she can combine with her raw power to pull off feats that can vastly outshine a professional gymnast in a terrestrial scenario or even an world class swimmer in the water in terms of personal mobility. She now also employs high-tensile wire grappling hooks to aid her mobility further, using her strength to cast it at her targets and employ it like a line to swing or pull herself around a little better.

Exhaustion and Weakness: The most obvious drawback from Maya’s perspective the simple demand that her body seems to place on her, one will note that she has a rather deep appetite born from necessity rather than gluttony, and ignoring it can be quite detrimental to her condition. Those dense muscles requiring both high levels protein to build and maintain as well as having larger energy requirements than the average woman, her body seems to need several times the intake to function properly, and if she is denied this she tends to find not only does she tire quickly but the innate qualities her quirk possesses will dwindle as a result.

The body of the beauty potent but still human, as much as she has trained herself Maya is still vulnerable to things like overextension, strain and sprains if she is not careful with her power, and needs to pace herself as operating too intensely can actually hurt her almost as much as it does her foes. Pushing herself too hard seeming to wreak havoc on her body, the girl can hurt herself if she doesn’t know her limits or burn through her energy reserves recklessly and leave herself weakened as a result.

COMBAT ABILITIES

Warrior Woman
Rank: D – Combat
Effect: A martial arts enthusiast who practices both for her skills in defence and simple enjoyment of the activity, Maya has studied various styles of close combat which she weaves into an explosive MMA style, and can even handle a katana thanks to her training and practice.

One More Round
Rank: D - Stamina
Effect: An endorphin junkie, Maya pushes herself through thorough daily exercise to keep herself in tip top shape, and consequently has a vast well of vitality she can rely on both in and out of her hero duties.

Lightning Cannon
Rank: D - Speed
Effect: Fleet of foot and with good reflexes, thanks to a combination of the efficiency possessed by her unique body structure and training Maya can dash speedily and move with the speed of a sprinting gazelle.

Heals like Cena
Rank: E - Regeneration
Effect: Maya’s sturdy and well-built body structure seeming to recover faster than the average person, she can heal moderate wounds in short order, allowing her to bounce back a little quicker from the injuries she suffers.

Shuri-Can
Rank: E - Range
Effect: Practicing her hand eye coordination, Maya has expanded her carried arsenal to include throwing weapons like darts, shuriken and knives, and proves a dead eye shot with them and improvised aids up to range of about 12 meters, as well as allowing her to use mobility aids like grappling lines more effectively.

SPECIALIST ABILITIES

Shinobi Strike
Rank: E -Stealth
Effect: Capable of acting covertly if she needs to, Maya has clandestine abilities that allow her to avoid the attention like a member of a special forces team, making her rather tricky for most to follow.

Heir-oic
Rank: F - Wealth
Effect: Afforded a decent allowance from her wealthy and doting grandfather Genzaburou, Maya has access to funds that allow her to live in a Tokyo apartment, own a top of the line car, and indulge her whimsy as she desires.

ULTRA Instinct
Rank: F - Senses
Effect: A combination of battle experience and more subtle aspects of her physiology enhancement seeming to provide Maya with slightly sharper senses than the average person, she can see a little better, react quicker, hear a little sharper, etc, and seems to show signs of being able to employ the martial arts principle of Mushin when she focuses.

LIFE SKILLS

Body Builder
Rank: E – Coaching
Effect: A dedicated worshipper of the temple that is the body, not only is Maya vastly experienced at physical self-improvement but she also studied fitness and coaching in higher education to become a professional trainer as her ‘day job’ while being a vigilante, and can call upon her expertise in this area when needed to.