オノ・エチコ
(Echiko Ono)

Origin

In the gleaming port city of Kugane, where cherry blossoms danced across tiled rooftops and the sea whispered tales from distant shores, a child was born under a pink moon. Her name was Echiko, daughter of Ryoka, a compassionate raen medic, and Ei, a formidable oni and exiled Yakuza rōnin whose name once echoed in fear across Hingan alleyways. However, due to his chaotic and defiant nature, he was stripped from his ranking and discharged from the syndicate.From the outside, Echiko's life was pristine, a childhood of silks and song, educated within the ivory walls of prestigious Hingan academies. She recited poetry in imperial dialect, bowed with grace that made courtiers weep, wrote calligraphy and played the shamisen like a muse reborn. Her mother's influence sculpted her with the elegance and discipline expected of a noble daughter. But within, another force stirred. At twelve, it awoke...It began subtly: a shimmer under her skin, the soft flush of pink on her once-white scales and tail. Then, her horns. Their color a pale sakura pink and sharp; protruding from her forehead rather than the side. The horns mirrored her father’s mostly. She had become unmistakably oni-blooded. Her father, Ei, was filled with a deep and sadistic joy.“I see it in your eyes, little flame,” he said with a malicious grin, tapping his sake cup against hers during her thirteenth summer. “You burn. Don’t let them chain it. Let it loose.” His teeth porcelain, sharp and intimidating before the tiny hybrid.But Echiko, refined, proud, and headstrong....refused.Where her siblings were apathetic to their paths, she was unwavering. She would walk the road of nobility, of service, of good. Her mother's gentle hands had guided her not with sermons, but by example: a quiet strength, a life of healing. Ryoka never denied her husband’s chaos, but she never let it rule her household either.As her teen years flared with arguments and emotional storms, Echiko came to understand: Ei didn't want obedience. He wanted release. To see the tempest in his daughter unleashed, untamed, glorious and raw. But Echiko would not give him that satisfaction.At age twelve, the small Raen learned that meditation alone could not contain the fire within her; especially after a heated altercation with her otousan. Seeking a way to channel that intensity, she turned to her mother, Ryoka, and began confiding in her. Understanding her daughter's struggle, Ryoka introduced her to the traditional path of the geisha; a discipline that could help Echiko deepen her appreciation for her Hingan heritage while tempering her inner flame. Over the next five summers of her adolescence, this path became more than a practice; it became a passion..

• The Path of Silk

Echiko departed for Sharlayan at seventeen, diving into the academic world of health and science. For five long summers, she studied tirelessly, dissected theory, explored anatomy, and practiced the healing arts that bridged her mother's teachings with modern scholarship. Between late nights and early lectures, she worked modest shifts as a hostess, mastering the subtleties of conversation and the masks people wore.She kept in touch with both parents. Ryoka sent long letters, warm and filled with advice. Ei sent brief notes; sometimes a proverb, sometimes a challenge. Sometimes, simply: “Have you unleashed it yet?”Now thirty, Echiko walks the fine line between light and shadow, a living testament to choice. The Oni blood within her still simmers; sometimes in dreams, sometimes in anger that she buries beneath a smile. But she fights it every day, not with fear, but with resolve.For though her blood boils, her heart remains pure.

The Path of Silk

Echiko Ono was twelve the spring she first stepped into the okiya. The cherry blossoms clung to her hikizuri as she bowed to the okāsan, Saori Ide, who studied her with the practiced eye of someone who had raised dozens of maiko before.["You have quiet feet,"] the woman said. ["That is a good start."]Ono began her rigorous training that very day...At thirteen, she rose before the sun to scrub floors and practice walking without sound. She watched the senior maiko glide through dance practice, envious of how their sleeves fluttered like bird wings. Her own steps were clumsy at first, displaying her inner rage from her oni blood. Her fan work stiff, but her luminous eyes never stopped watching, absorbing, remembering...At fourteen, she learned to smile with her eyes and not her intimidatingly sharp teeth. She memorized the names of seasonal flowers and their meanings, the subtle pauses in polite speech, the way to pour sake with reverence. She burned her tongue tasting bitter green tea, again and again, until she could prepare it with grace...At fifteen, she was allowed to paint her face with oshiroi, for the first time. When she saw her reflection; white as porcelain, with vermilion lips and a cascade of her natural pink hair wrapped in silk cords; she hardly recognized herself. The young maiko giggled at her nerves occasionally, but she held still, a flicker of pride in her chest.At sixteen, she performed her first dance at a private banquet. Her hands trembled as she raised the fan, but as the shamisen strings vibrated through her bones, calming her vigorous magenta essence, she became the story she was telling. The guests clapped softly, and one of the older geiko murmured, [“She moves like falling snow.”]By seventeen, Echiko had earned her place. Her debut as a geisha came on a warm summer evening. She wore a rose-pink kimono with subtle embroidery and stepped out under the lanterns, her katsura set in the Geiko Shimada style, bells chiming softly as she moved.That night, Echiko Ono was no longer the girl struggling to battle her violent blood, but one with more control and a deeper passion of her homeland!While her journey took a turn, it had only just begun...

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About:

Name: Echiko Ono
Age: 30 Summers
Race: Au Ra + Oni (Auspice)
Orientation: Bisexual, Polyamorous
Status: Bonded. ♥
Children: One. ♀
Specializations: Traditional Eastern/Magicked Healing, Performing Arts
Voice Claim: Yuki - Kimi wa Meido

Personality:

She carries a quiet presence, often reserved and shy at first glance. With a keen, observant eye, she moves through the world thoughtfully, choosing her friends with care and intention. Though her circle is small, her loyalty runs deep; once you've earned her trust, she stands by you with unwavering sweetness and grace. Humble despite her noble roots, she never leads with pride, but rather with quiet strength. While slow to anger, she holds a fire within; when pushed too far, her temper burns hot and fierce, a rare but unforgettable storm.Echiko occasionally feels the pull of her oni heritage, a quiet craving that stirs from deep within. To satisfy it, she feeds on aether drawn from fruits or fish; her approach gentle and discreet. Rather than harm others, she prefers to extract the red pigment from ripe fruit or savor meat prepared rare, rich with life essence. Due to the harmlessness of her methods, Ei continues to disapprove of Echiko’s way of feeding, a silent tension that lingers between them.

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Who Is She?

• "Her blood, pink and glittery like a lotus from Doma..."

• "Her favorite alcoholic beverage is lychee soju.."

• "Her eyes, an unforgettable shade of pink, shift in brightness with the rhythm of her emotions.."

• "A presence both disarmingly sweet and quietly intimidating, felt all at once..."

• Inspo

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NSFW

Beneath the rosy-pink exterior lies a lustful Oni, longing to feast on the aether and life essence of a willing companion. At times, an overwhelming desire takes hold.

Proceed at your own discretion.

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About Me

Hey there! I'm Eccentrixxx.♥ I am 29 years old and my preferred pronouns are she/they. I’m a longtime veteran of FFXIV and the RP community, with over seven years in the game. These days, I’m a semi-retired venue gposer who still loves it at leisure, and diving into mid-core content, like weekly high-end 8-man and alliance raids with friends.Outside of the game, I’m a happily married wife with three beloved furbabies and plans to grow our family in the near future. My irl job can be pretty demanding, especially one, or occasionally two, weeks out of the month. So, I use that time to recharge and prioritize my well-being, even when appearing in game. (Hence my antisocial discord statuses :kek:)I do my best to lead with kindness and give people the benefit of the doubt. That said, if someone shows they don’t deserve that energy, I’m quick with the block button. I don't have the time nor the desire to put up with drama.Irl, I am a person of color, and neurodivergent. Under no circumstances will we interact if your idea of humor is remotely micro-aggressive toward that.If you’re here for good vibes and respectful interactions, we’ll get along just fine!

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