MIYUUKI STRAFFORDs Tropes (Miyuuki Strafford)

Adrenaline Makeover: Miyuuki goes from a "fangtastic" and lovely vampire girl to a hardcore Draculina faster than you can say "bleh." Sometimes it happens within the same minute!

Badass Adorable: Being sired by a full-fledged vampire by default makes her the second most powerful member of the V7D. And after everything is said and done, she's still insanely friendly and cute. 

Beware the Silly Ones: She may be young and can't stop running her mouth, but her job is to keep Italy free from dragons and other nasties twice her age and strength. There's also her anger problems...

Cute Bruiser: Don't let her age and her pretty face fool you, her bloodline and V7D training means she is perfectly capable of unleashing a world of hurt. 

Token Heroic Orc: She is the only benevolent vampiric creature of the story so far. Since the dhampirs Mary and Megan Stivron are members of the du Cronos Dynasty, her father Valentino is one of their most ferocious targets and the Head Nun has a hidden agenda of her own, not outright evil but still antagonizing the main team.

Dark Is Not Evil: She's a vampire, sired by the vampire mafia boss who runs Italy. And you know how most vampires are portrayed. Miyuuki, however, is a Friendly Neighborhood Vampire... as long as you're not opposing her or the V7D.

Good Is Not Soft: She's not one to shy away from a good old-fashioned brawl, just like the rest of her V7D buddies. In fact, she's been known to get a little too into it and accidentally take things a bit too far... oops!

Undying Loyalty: Ever since the moment she joins the team, Miyuuki is THE most dedicated member to taking care of her buddies. Seeing one of them hurt sends her into a full-on Roaring Rampage of Revenge mode.

Byronic Hero: She is committed, competent, beautiful, witty, and morally solid. But she's also downright moody, brooding for days if something gets under her skin, and when she’s mad, she’s a force of pure wrath. To top it off, she’s mostly a lone wolf, barely tolerating anyone outside her V7D crew. She’s self-absorbed, living in her own world with little care for anyone who isn’t part of her close circle. Both superhuman and subhuman at the same time.

Boyish Short Hair: She has her hair styled to her shoulders, unlike her girlfriends who like to keep their long hair flowing. She is aggressive and volatile but not particularly tomboyish.

Consistent Clothing Style: A blue winter jacket paired with black pants is her go-to outfit.

Ax-Crazy: Similar to Medea, but displayed differently. Miyuuki is a fun-loving, plucky, easygoing and energetic girl (instead of calm, quiet and graceful), but like Medea, she's also one of the most volatile members of the V7D and is eager to retaliate with brutal violence when she perceives someone who is an actual threat.

Large Ham: She often speaks up louder than any of the other members of her team.

Trademark Favorite Food: Blood, duh. However, she appears to be quite hooked on Nicoletta's blood in particular.

Undead Abomination: She basically becomes a Lovecraftian vampire with a completely overpowered healing factor and shapeshifting abilities after drinking Asura's blood.

Friendly Neighborhood Vampire: Nico initially had a hard time believing an adorable and easygoing girl like Miyuuki can be a vampire. Then she sees her Hot-Blooded attitude due to her Hair-Trigger Temper during a fight, at that moment she is much closer to the image of a scary vampire.

In-Series Nickname: Just like the rest of the V7D crew, her code name is a nod to one of the Horsemen of the Apocalypse; she's known as Famine. This isn't too far off considering she’s always complaining about her relentless thirst. Hell, if her friends aren’t careful, she’ll sneak a sip from them when they’re not paying attention, like a mischievous cat. But when it comes to her enemies? That’s when her hunger really shows. In the heat of battle, she’ll drain their blood with an almost gleeful intensity.

Daywalking Vampire: Miyuuki isn't burned by daylight. However, she loses her vampiric powers until the sunset. 

Super-Persistent Predator: Miyuuki can pursue someone at up to 70 km/h, which is justifiable given a vampire's natural endurance. Nico recruited Miyuuki when she showcased this trait to her.

Colour-Coded Characters: Black.

Polyamory: She eventually fell in love with Nicoletta and then Medea.

Raven Hair, Ivory Skin: Miyuuki's hair is dark purple (though it's supposed to be black) and pale-skinned, although her teammates consider her to be cute or adorable rather than beautiful.

Agent Mulder: Unlike the others, it doesn't take much to convince Miyuuki that there are dragon gods out there.

No Sense of Personal Space: Has a habit of getting very close to people when talking to them, mostly to try and suck their blood.

Weakened by The Light: Her vampiric powers severely weaken during the dawn and return to their full might during the sunset.

Bratty Half-Pint: The youngest of the main protagonists, and also the most ill-tempered.

The Gloves Come Off: Once Asura gives the opportunity, she immediately takes a good bite to drink a good amount of her divine blood, turning herself into a Lovecraftian vampire in the Atlantic War.

Celebrity Crush: She has one for Keanu Reeves.

Eerie Pale-Skinned Brunette: She goes from Raven Hair, Ivory Skin territory to this once the blood of Asura turns her into a Lovecraftian-level vampire abomination.

Vampires Are Sex Gods: Miyuuki looks the part but she is in fact considered cute or pretty rather than sexy and she's about as "sensual" and "vampish" as a keyboard.

Barbarian Longhair: When she transforms into an Undead Abomination during the Atlantic War, Yuuki’s whole appearance shifts into something darker and more haunting. Her hair grows out, way longer and wilder, spilling over her shoulders in tangled, shadowy strands that almost seem alive, like they’re reaching out on their own.

Cute and Psycho: Yuuki has this playful, almost innocent vibe—dark hair tied up in a ponytail, and a fur-collared jacket that adds a touch of attitude. She’s constantly flashing coy, mischievous smiles that practically scream, I’m up to something. Spoiler: she usually is. But her idea of “fun” leans... unconventional. Beneath that playful exterior lies a shocking eagerness to drain people dry—of their blood, obviously—her smile widening and her eyes gleaming with excitement whenever the opportunity presents itself.

From a Single Cell: Downplayed. Because of her vampiric nature, killing Miyuki is an extremely specific process that must be carried out with absolute precision. Every step has to be followed in the exact order; otherwise, she’ll regenerate as long as she has access to enough blood. Here’s the process:

• Pierce her heart. The tool doesn’t matter—it could be a blade, a wooden stake, or even claws—but the heart must be pierced.
• Remove her head. Whether it’s sliced off or torn away doesn’t matter; the key is that the head is fully separated from the body.
• Burn both the body and the head. Complete incineration is required.
• Scatter the ashes. The ashes must be spread so thoroughly that it’s impossible for them to reunite in any logical way.
• If even one step is skipped or done out of order, Miyuki will regenerate as soon as she has enough blood to drink from.

Death as Comedy: As a consequence to the above. Since the process for killing Yuki is so ridiculously specific—and so few people actually know how to do it properly or bother to complete every step—that she ends up “dying” quite a lot in the series. Most people assume that stabbing her heart or cutting off her head will do the trick, but since her teammates know she’ll just regenerate with enough blood, and she herself doesn’t seem to develop any PTSD over these death-like experiences, her frequent “deaths” are played as dark, slapstick comedy.

• She once got caught in an explosion caused by one of Mia's projectiles and spent the rest of the fight literally in pieces, sarcastically yelling at her teammates to hurry up and put her back together while they argued over which limb went where.
• She fell off a cliff during a mission, got impaled on a tree branch, and had to awkwardly explain to a confused passerby why she was still alive while dangling upside-down hanging with her entrails like a human shish kebab.
• In the middle of a high-stakes chase, Yuki tripped on her feet (yes, really), tumbled off a building, and got impaled on a wrought-iron fence. While hanging there, she deadpanned, “Well, this is a first, usually someone else impales me with extreme prejudice.''
• Once Quincey, tired of her demeanor while the team was trying to chill, jokingly threw a stapler at her head with way too much force. The stapler lodged into her right eye, and she dramatically collapsed, mockingly pretending to gasp her last words, “Tell my story… as a martyr of office supplies,” before bursting into laughter when someone handed her blood.
• In a beach episode gone wrong, a stray harpoon from an overenthusiastic fisherman impaled her straight through the chest. 
• She once got her head stuck in a guillotine as part of a tourist attraction reenactment in San Nicandro. When it accidentally activated and actually chopped her head off, she shouted, “I thought this was a reenactment, not demonstration!” 

Odd Name Out: She's the only member of the V7D who is not Named After Somebody Famous. (See above).

Pint-Sized Powerhouse: She is barely 5'6, but has the rawest strength of the group overall. This is further proven when she went toe-to-toe with Freki's wolf pack in a physical fight (though her inexperience does show in the one-on-one fights, as the Tribal Chief demonstrated). It takes a solid headbutt from Freki's full-fledged wolf form to knock her out.

I Hate You, Vampire Dad: Kind of zig-zagged. Miyuki is one of the rare people Valentino, her father, has anything resembling a decent relationship with. Despite him being an inhuman monstrosity who occasionally scares the life out of her, Miyuki genuinely likes her dad. For his part, Valentino seems to have a clear soft spot for his only child. That said, it doesn’t stop her from trying to hunt him down for the V7D’s cause.

Red Eyes, Take Warning: The norm for vampires. She does, however, have scarlet red eyes as opposed to Mary and Megan's crimson red eyes, which represents the distinction between the two dhampyrs and the vampire from the V7D.

The Baby of the Bunch: Yuuki is noticeably younger than the rest of her team—while Medea and Quincey are in their mid-20s, and Nicoletta is pushing into her late 20s, Yuuki is just 19 when the story begins, still balancing college classes with the responsibilities that come with being part of the V7D.

Dhampir: As the daughter of vampire Valentino Michelangelo Strafford and an unnamed Italian woman, she is technically a dhampire. Despite the fact that everyone, including herself, refers to her as a vampire. However, as the daughter of the Head Nun of the Ancient Church, she is eventually determined to be a full-fledged vampire.

The Big Guy: Yuuki is assigned the role of the team's hitman regardless of the fact that the team has other skills that may be used to greater devastation than hers. While the rest of the V7D have powers that can be used beyond combat, Yuuki’s vampirism is treated almost exclusively as a weapon, making her the go-to for handling the team’s dirty work.

Berserker Tears: During her Roaring Rampage of Revenge toward Oceanus' army when she believed Medea died during the War. Unbeknownst to her, Medea was alive, she was just trapped in Asura in the meantime.

Good Feels Good: Like Medea, she comes to this realization, genuinely enjoying human life and trying to take care of the V7D.

Spell my name with an S: Depending on who you ask, her name is written as Miyuuki or Miyūki, and her nickname is either Yūki or Yuuki.

Back-to-Back Badasses: With Quincey. They trust each other implicitly and are familiar with each other's fighting styles, making them a very dangerous combination on the battlefield.

Animorphism: Miyuuki is able to transform into mist and a swarm of bats. She does transform into a wolf when fighting against Freki. Considering this is a classic vampiric ability, this is not too surprising. 

QUINCEYs TV Tropes 

Expy: Was created based on The King of Pop in his younger days. 

The Fighting Narcissist: He's reeeeaaaaallly full of himself.

It's All About Me: His usual motivation, although he does slip into selflessness every now and then.

Boisterous Bruiser: This dude just can't throw down without constantly bragging about his own awesomeness.

Guys Smash, Girls Shoot: Nico's chosen weapon is a summonable Flintlock pistol, given that she's a gunslinger, while Quincey prefers hand-to-hand combat.

But Not Too Foreign: Half-Sicilian, Half-African (Yoruba, to be precise). 

The Gadfly: Quincey enjoys annoying people, especially Medea. And he's really, really good at it.

Purple Is Powerful: He wears a dark purple bandana with the V7D logo and, much like Medea, purple eyeliner. He's also the ''War'' of the team.

Odd Couple: From a bitter rivalry to an unexpected but genuine friendship, the relationship between Quincey and Medea evolves in fascinating ways throughout the story. Quincey starts out opposing everything Medea stands for, only to later count her as one of his most dedicated supporters. Medea, despite her reservations and knowing deep down he’s unlikely to succeed, even helps him train for a rematch with Freki. On the flip side, Quincey comes to see Medea as a trusted confidant—someone he can lean on as he works to become a better version of himself. Their level of trust is remarkable, with Medea becoming the second most important person in Quincey’s life after Nicoletta. For Medea, their bond feels like the closest thing she’s ever had to having a younger brother.

Gentle Giant: Quincey is a big guy, towering over pretty much everyone, Nicoletta included. He’s got this massive frame, wide shoulders, and a presence that could easily intimidate anyone who doesn’t know him well. But the surprising part? He’s a genuinely kind, laidback, and chill soul. He’s the type who would willingly take a dive in fights he could easily win, all for the extra payout that would help support both himself and his team. Despite his strength, Quincey’s protective instinct kicks in hard when it comes to his teammates, even though two of them—especially Yuuki and Medea—might actually outmatch him in raw strength and power, respectively.

The Chew Toy: Quincey always finds himself in the stickiest of situations within the V7D team. If there's danger lurking around the corner, he'll trip over it and fall right into it without fail.

Brooding Boy, Gentle Girl: Is the Brooding Boy to Nico's Gentle Girl.

Hey, You!: At first, he usually only refers to Medea by her monicker and always refuses to use her given name.

Abusive Parents: Quincey doesn't talk about it much, but he's got a serious grudge against bullies. And it's not just because they're jerks, it's personal. See, his old man was a grade-A bully himself, a bitter old man who took out all his frustrations on Quincey when he was growing up.

Campy Combat: He has the over-the-top demeanour like many of The Norrington's Desire characters, wears purple eyeliner and wears custom designer clothing, yet he's the most physical member of the Team in terms of hand to hand combat.

Amicable Exes: Nicoletta often says he was a true gentleman when they dated, kind and thoughtful, the kind of guy who made her feel genuinely cared for. They may have decided they’re better as friends, but there’s no bad blood—just mutual respect and a lot of shared history

Fatal Flaw: Losing to Mia stung, but losing to Freki? That hit Quincey where it hurt most. These defeats made him realize he was far too fixated on winning, especially in close combat. Sure, he could brush off a loss if someone tricked him or used magic to win; he could accept that as part of the game. But being beaten in straightforward, hand-to-hand fights? Damn.

• After some time, Quincey managed to secure a rematch with Mia. He came incredibly close to victory; she only got away because her partner had to swoop in and save her, an outcome Quincey saw as a small but satisfying win. It was enough to let go, to ease his pride.
• Freki was the one he couldn’t shake, couldn’t get over. The defeat burned in him, keeping him awake at night with a determination that bordered on desperation. Nothing short of a real, undeniable win over Freki would ever let him rest easy. When the Atlantic War rolled around, Quincey tried again, pouring everything he had into proving himself against the Tribal Chief. But Freki, growing impatient with Quincey’s relentless challenges, finally decided to put an end to the whole thing. With brutal annoyance, he delivered a spine-crushing stomp that left Quincey in agony, paralyzed and helpless.  

Birds of a Feather: Medea can’t help but see a bit of her younger self in Quincey, which is why her attitude toward him shifts as they get to know each other better. At first, she was pretty indifferent to his antagonism, and it took Nicoletta’s nudging to even get them to work together. But once they started teaming up, Medea quickly realized that Quincey had potential—and a heart.

Ambiguously Bi: Even though Quincey's heart may still belong to his ex, Nicoletta, that doesn't stop him from throwing a little flirty attitude at whoever he’s up against. Whether his opponent’s male or female, he’s got no problem slipping into cheeky banter mid-fight. Whether it's genuine charm or a strategic move to unsettle them, your guess is as good as mine.

Berserk Button: Initially, the mere existence of the newly crowned Death. Quincey was consistently antagonistic to her in nearly every interaction they have. They get better later.

Knight Templar: Subverted. On a regular day, Quincey’s pretty level-headed. You can usually talk him down, and he’s not above adjusting his standards to work with others. But mess with his teammates, put his country in danger, or—worst of all—swipe the ice cream he left in the fridge? The gloves come off.

Handwraps of Awesome: Uses them during missions, perhaps as a reminder of his days as a boxer.

Embarrassing First Name: Unlike his moniker "Quincey," may seem out of place for a Sicilian young man, his given name is Adewale, which not only confirms his Yoruba heritage but also blends well with his cultural background.

Tall, Dark, and Handsome: Being a 6'5'' hunk with raven hair and a massive Chick Magnet, this is part and parcel.

Action Survivor: Downplayed. Quincey's life as a prizefighter may be behind him, but his fighting spirit remains unbroken. Despite enduring terrible stabbings, gunshots, and beatings over the course of seven years, he always manages to come out alive and ready for the next battle. However, the Atlantic War was a different beast altogether. The sheer intensity of that conflict pushed him to his limits and beyond, leaving him battered and bruised in ways he never thought possible. The injuries he sustained during the war piled on top of all the damage from his earlier fights, creating a mountain of pain that he could no longer ignore.

Big Eater: Quincey has a huge appetite and a noticeably round belly, making him the only one in the V7D with some extra weight. Ironically, though, his belly isn’t the result of just careless eating; his voracious appetite is actually there to help maintain his muscle mass. His belly, like the rest of his body, is packed with muscle

Dislikes the New Girl: When Medea first joined the team, Quincey couldn’t hide his skepticism. He was always throwing criticism her way and questioning her motives. But considering Medea was a no-nonsense vigilante looking to bludgeon those she judged as guilty, he had a pretty valid reason to distrust her. At first, their interactions were tense, filled with sharp remarks and glaring side-eyes. Medea’s blunt approach didn’t help either; she didn’t pull any punches when it came to speaking her mind, and that only fueled Quincey’s doubts. But as time went on, the two found themselves in some pretty intense situations that forced them to rely on one another. 

Functional Addict: He's not just a smoker like his buddies; he's also a real boozer. But unlike Nicoletta, he can't seem to figure out when to stop, often waking up the next morning with a killer hangover.

Ho Yay: Dear Lord, the man has chemistry with everyone. Especially his enemies.

Armored Villains, Unarmored Heroes: Inverted. Quincey has worn some type of protective clothing each time he's faced Freki, although Freki normally wears his formal clothes. Quincy is a regular guy, but Freki is a wolf with dragon blood and hence considerably more physically endowed.

Bald of Awesome: He asked Miyuuki to shave his head before the Atlantic War.

The One Guy: Quincey is the only male character playing an active role in the V7D (slightly subverted once Akira joins the group as a Team Pet).

The Big Guy: He's one of his team's heavier hitters and fits since he acts impulsively rather than being wise or clever... most of the time.

Legacy Character: Quincey hails from a lineage deeply rooted in the realm of combat, with a family history that boasts generations of fighters. Both his grandfather and father were entrenched in various combat sports. His grandfather was a prominent figure in the discipline of Senegalese wrestling, showcasing a mastery of the sport's intricate techniques. On the other hand, his father carved a path as a heavyweight mixed martial artist, displaying prowess in a diverse range of fighting disciplines within the arena of MMA.

Took a Level in Badass: Downplayed. He's a great fighter, yet in their fight, his fists and assaults are generally ineffectual owing to Freki's dragon-like nature. However, things changed when Quincey got Asura's blessing, giving him the boost he desperately needed to match Freki’s strength and agility. Suddenly, his skills were no longer just flailing in the wind. With the blessing on, Quincey could finally harness his fighting prowess effectively, turning him into a serious threat to Freki during the war. He started landing punches that actually had some weight behind them, and for the first time, he felt like he was standing toe-to-toe with the wolf. However, Quincey became a bit arrogant. He started to believe he could take on Freki in a fair fight, thinking he could finally outsmart and overpower him. This confidence, however, proved to be his undoing. The battle devolved into a standstill; both fighters were too evenly matched, and while Quincey could hold his own, he couldn't quite seal the deal.

Jerk with a Heart of Gold: As much of an asshole as he can be, he can still be trusted to do the right thing and shows a softer side with Nicoletta and Yuuki.

Undying Loyalty: Ignoring the romantic aspect, Quincey is completely devoted to Nicoletta and will follow her instructions, even if he may challenge them at first.

Smart Ball: It's hard to argue that Quincey isn't the sharpest tool in the shed. But every so often, he surprises a few people by making the right call, specially owing to being more street smart than his comrades.

In-Series Nickname: Much like the rest of the V7D, his official monicker takes after a Horseman of Apocalypse, in his case, he was named War.

Fights Like a Normal: Quincey is the V7D's outlier; he's got no fancy magic or supernatural skills. Yet, when it comes to good old-fashioned fisticuffs, he's the one you want by your side, and word on the street is he can bench press a truck. Makes you wonder, does he even need magic?

Career-Ending Injury: He retired after the Atlantic War because of a serious neck injury—a spinal cord injury from the battlefield that nearly ended him. The injury was so severe that only about 5% of people even manage to recover from it. Doctors had to put 16 staples, four screws, and a metal rod in his neck just to hold everything together. The real kicker? Quincey only made it through because Asura blessed him. Without her intervention, he’d be lucky to come out of it crippled for life, if he survived at all.

The Team Normal: Quincey doesn't have any fancy superpowers like the rest of the crew. Nah, he's all about the old-school stuff. He was bred a boxer with loads of training, and that's how he throws down in battles. Just good ol' fists and technique, and that's enough to get the job done!

Made of Iron: Though not to the extent of Medea, Quincey can still take an insane amount of damage and just keep chugging through a fight, usually to the horror of his opponents. This is taken Up To Eleven during the War, when he receives the blessing of Asura, which, among other things, enhances his endurance by providing armour as durable as dragon's scales.

Back-to-Back Badasses: Together, Quincey and Miyuuki have an unspoken bond that allows them to work together seamlessly in combat situations. They have a deep understanding of each other's strengths and weaknesses, which allows them to cover for each other's blind spots and launch coordinated attacks on their enemies. Their trust and confidence in each other make them a deadly duo on the battlefield.

Weak, but Skilled: Downplayed. When compared to his comrades, he has no Underworld Nigh-Impenetrable defence abilities, no vampiric abilities, and no summonable customized gun with endless ammo that can control the shots it fires. He makes up for it with his endurance, determination and training as a prizefighter.

Always Someone Better: Freki du Cronos. Freki's got the size, the strength, the toughness, and he's quick on his feet, just like Quincey. No matter how hard Quincey tries to go toe-to-toe with him, he's always on the edge, resorting to desperate moves like cheap shots and low-blows just to gain some advantage. Even when Quincey manages to hold his ground against Freki, it's like, barely. He can never really claim a solid victory. The only thing that saves Quincey's ass in the Atlantic War is a temporary boost from Asura, giving him a chance to fight the wolf... but it's just a stalemate in the end.

Arch-Enemy: Quincey's defeat against Freki was a brutal blow to his pride, and he struggled to come to terms with it, especially since Miyuuki had also stepped in to help and he was still defeated. In his frustration, he decided to transform his physique from lean muscle to a more powerlifter-like build, hoping to gain an edge in a future rematch with the Head of the du Cronos Dynasty.

Jack of All Stats: He's pretty damn strong, but he's no match for Miyuuki in that department. And he's smart, but nowhere near Medea's detective skills. When it comes to skills, he's good, but not quite up there with Nicoletta. For a while, he was thought to be better than your average human, but then along comes Mia Wilde, another Badass Normal, and she totally outdoes him. So now, he's back to being seen as really competent, but not the absolute best. He finally reclaims the spot from Mia after nearly defeating her.

Empowered Badass Normal: During the War, he receives the blessing of Asura, who is somehow interested in empowering the other V7D members since she also helped Yuuki by giving her some of her blood. The blessing of Asura grants him endurance and strength in dragon territory, as well as very durable skin capable of helping him in his lacking defense department.

Surprisingly Realistic Outcome: Quincey endures intense physical punishment throughout the story, and while he refuses to give up during missions, once the action subsides, it becomes clear that he is the most vulnerable of the V7D. After the Atlantic War, he survives only due to a temporary blessing from Asura, and is left unable to continue fighting, leading to his retirement. It is hinted that without Asura's intervention, Quincey would not have made it out alive.

Colour-Coded Characters: Purple.

Cool Uncle: Quincey is excited to become an awesome uncle to Gerard from the moment he was told Nicoletta was pregnant, and he's ready to teach the little tyke all sorts of questionable things that only a cool uncle can get away with. Sadly, he never got the chance to be one...

Sour Supporter: At first, Quincey and Medea didn't see eye to eye on pretty much anything, but as they spent more time together, and as they were placed as tag team in missions, he started to see her in a different way, leading to the development of an unexpected camaraderie and genuine friendship between them.

Badass Normal: No superpowers whatsoever. Anything he's achieved has come from rigorous boxing training. He's actually the ultimate normal human in Norrington's Desire and among the top heavyweight fighters overall. He can take on a bunch of other tough fighters in hand-to-hand combat, from Miyuuki to Mia to Freki. 

Stout Strength: During the Atlantic War, Quincey goes through a bit of a transformation in terms of his physique. He intentionally ditches the traditional polished muscular hunk look and embraces a heavyset build that you'd typically see on a powerlifter. He's still a massive dude, and his strength is off the charts, but now he's rocking a physique with a bit more body fat compared to his previous six-pack days. Think less defined abs and more of a solid, powerful presence...

• Don't get it wrong, it's not like he just let himself go and got a beer belly as a result. Prior to the War, he sported the conventional appearance of a bodybuilder, with bulging muscles that made a visual impact. ''Visual'' is the key word, as in reality, his strength wasn't as formidable as it is at present. The key difference is that while his overall muscle mass remains consistent, the distribution of this mass has been optimized for the areas that hold greater significance in terms of physical power.

Acrofatic: Any near-300-pounder who can keep up with wolves and vampires, which are very much known as Speedsters, can definitely call himself Acrofatic. It's clear he hasn't sacrificed any speed or vertical jump, despite intentionally increasing his bulk, flawlessly executing athletic maneuvers like moonsaults and kip-ups. Freki confirmed this when they briefly busted heads during the Atlantic War; hitting Quincey's chest now felt like smacking into a solid brick wall. It's enough to break a few human fingers, but for a half-dragon wolf like Freki, it's just enough to make an impact.

Hunk: Initially, Quincey had this total manly charm and physicality going for him. His handsome face, deeply cared-for curls, ripped muscles, and overall pretty boy physique made him a real head-turner wherever he went. But then, in the Atlantic War arc, he embraced a more rugged, lumberjack kind of handsomeness, leaving behind any "pretty boy" appeal.

Real Men Can Cook: Quincey, along with Nicoletta, is responsible of feeding the V7Ds members. He's such a superb cook that when he mistakenly made some chicken wings too spicy, no one could stop eating them.

Big Beautiful Man: By the beginning of Under Siege, he is still rather conventionally attractive in a slightly different way. In contrast to his previous sharper and more marked physique, Quincey is now bulkier and barrel-chested.

Anti-Hero: He was rude to his comrade (Medea), leaves a path of destruction in his wake, and doesn't keep many suspects alive, but overall he has a good heart. To be fair, the only character in the V7D who is indeed a true hero rather than an antihero is Nicoletta.

The Brute: Quincey is like a big bicep with legs, but that doesn't mean he's a total airhead. Sure, his thought process might not be as quick as Medea's analytical, crazy-preparedness, or Nico's lightning-fast mind, but he's no slouch in the brains department.

Scary Black Man: He has quite a reputation on the streets. 

Boxing Battler: He's a trained boxer; Nicoletta and Yuuki met him when they attended one of his last matches.

The Worf Effect: Quincey is a fierce and clever fighter, someone you can always rely on to give it his all in a battle... but it's just a matter of time before he ends up getting tossed around like a ragdoll. This became a common sight for his teammates, Nicoletta and Medea. Whenever they faced a particularly tough adversary, Quincey often ended up as the bait. It was almost like a running joke among them. As he hit the ground, his body crumpling under the force of a powerful blow, Nicoletta or Medea would watch intently, analyzing the enemy's strength and fighting style. .

• Quincey went up against Freki and let's just say it didn't go well for him. Even with some questionable tactics, like hitting Freki from behind and going low, and with Miyuuki's help, he still got his butt handed to him on a silver platter.
• He was the first one to fight fellow Badass Normal Mia Wilde after tracking the V7D. Despite showcasing superior combat skills, her remarkable speed and the advantage of her powered armor proved to be an overwhelming challenge for him. They had a rematch sometime later, during which he came dangerously close to securing victory, but ultimately his triumph was thwarted by the intervention of Byron, who stepped in to rescue her girlfriend.

Combat Pragmatist: Quincy's a down-to-earth guy when it comes to dealing with Freki. He starts things off with a sneak attack from the back, catching the wolf off guard to gain the upper hand. However, it's important to note that Quincy doesn't shy away from confrontation. When directly engaging in combat, he demonstrates he can stand his ground against Freki—just not for long.

Shipper on Deck: After Nico and Quincey break their relationship amicably, he encourages her to hook up with Medea. At first, he's a bit hesitant to support Nico hooking up with her because he still has unresolved feelings for her. But Quincey's a good friend and he cares about them both, so he changes his tune and tells them to go for it. Even when her gal Medea heads off to LA to find Warren Norrington, he's right there for Nico, reminding her to stay hopeful and not lose faith in her girlfriend.