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Kristoph Gavin | Ace Attorney | Idgie's fault

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PLEASE NOTE that sections of this app, specifically personality/third person sample have been used in previous apps written by me for Kristoph.
Personality: Kristoph is known as the Coolest Defence in the West, and not without reason. Calm, collected, professional and downright charming at all times, with a subtle if perhaps biting sense of humour, he can be a good friend to those on his good side - offering sound advice, such as to Phoenix Wright when the man was down on his luck. While not being what one could describe as a warm person, he appears to care for others - for example, his mentee Apollo Justice, whom Kristoph had taken under his wing and seems to genuinely care about his performance.

But that's all it is: an appearance. A skilful facade that he had managed to preserve for seven years, quite a feat in itself. He has proven himself pretty much incapable of caring about anyone else and being only too happy to manipulate every single person around him, even his younger brother, for his own ends, and ready to kill a young girl who was unaware of her part in his intricate plots. And they are very intricate: Kristoph is perfectly capable of biding his time, to wait for the opportune moment as it were, and plans for every eventuality (barring the ridiculous ones that he couldn't have foreseen - really, who would've anticipated Phoenix becoming a bamf like that?). He is an incredibly smooth liar and the lies just about roll off his tongue. He values control above almost all else.

However, for all his smoothness and so on... the reasons behind his long grudge are actually ridiculously petty. Kristoph takes rejection and defeat very hard indeed. He aims for perfection but not only that, he truly believes himself superior to all those around him. His breakdown in court made that apparent - he could not believe that his downfall would come at the hands of a jury, a panel of 'common' people. He does not forget a slight or insult. Ever. He can hide his irriation well (often the only sign is a flash of his glasses as he readjusts them) but mind your nail polish. To demonstrate just how well he hides his secrets, we have the example of the Magatama - Phoenix Wright uses this to break 'Psyche Locks' on people's hearts, allowing him to uncover their secrets. But Kristoph's locks are unbreakable -described as dark, cold, and full of despair.

It is very difficult to push Kristoph over the edge. He values control above almost all else. Loss of control is part of what drives him over the edge. When cornered, he squirms like some snake, seeking any loophole to escape his predicament. (And he would've done it too, if not for that meddling little brother.) Only when he finally has no way out will he break down and... what a sight that is. At the very last, his only outlet is maniacal laughter.
Other: HE HAS A DEVIL ON HIS HAND. And terrible shoes.
Additional Links: Voila. (http://aceattorney.wikia.com/wiki/Kristoph_Gavin)