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keegan ; cod ghosts
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𝇄𝇃 keegan russ 𝇄𝇃
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The Basics:
- He has lots of scars I think… mostly on his torso (front AND back), legs, and thighs. Will draw a diagram(?) of this soon enough.
- His hair is a style like this when he grows it out and this (art by himekaji on Discord) when he cuts it.
- He let himself go just a little bit after retiring so he has some slight chunk to him. Not much but you know like a little muffin top.
- I think he’s unlabeled sexuality and orientation wise. He doesn’t care who or what someone is as long as he likes them that’s all that matters.
- His favorite color is blue but more specifically Prussian Blue. I think he also loves the color black too.
- His favorite food is Albondigas while his favorite dessert is Leche frita. His mother’s specialties were both dishes and he loves them!
- His least favorite food is green beans while his least favorite dessert is fruit cake.
- He loves video games! I think his favorite is probably the Halo series.
- He’s a hard worker and preforms great under stress. (This is canon)
- He hates not being able to do his job. Rarely if ever does he leave base even on holiday.
- He LOVES the heat. Can’t stand the cold but he can bear with it if there’s freezing temperatures on a mission.
- His favorite kind of cookie is Chocolate chip and Pecan. He likes a little bite to them.
- I think he’s aromantic (projecting a little) because he seems very reserved and not much for romance. He’s had a few crushes but nothing major.
- He’s a hockey fan. That’s his favorite sport... his father watched it when Keegan and his sister were younger. Keegan played in highschool before he got drafted and has followed it while he was deployed. He’s very passionate about it. He would not yell at the tv or stand up but he will mope on the couch and speak like what he would've done if he were playing. Like sink back into the couch and sigh.
- Definitely a Coyote fan since I think he grew up in Arizona. His mother speaks Spanish and she wanted to live somewhere with a high population of Spanish speakers. I looked it up and Arizona is one of the top 5 places... and I don’t curse Keegan as being Texan.
- He's a sucker for beanies. I know he canonly wears one on somen missions but I think he has a whole bunch (some hockey theme too) and he loves them dearly...
- He likes to snack on fucking slim jims I HATE HIM. He would totally eat them when he needs something in his stomach.
- He grew up with a little shark plush I think. He still has it to this day even if it's worn out and stuff, he still loves it.
- He is a pretty bad cook I think... but on special occasions Keegan INSISTS he cooks and he tries his hardest to make a meal that people will like.
- Silly one but imagine if he was the best shot irl with a sniper but in video games he's hot ASS.
- He's a dog and cat person. He relates to cats more as he gets older but he loves the loyalty of a doggy.
- He's horrible at comfort (projection) but he has a decent amount of sympathy.
- He doesn't give a fuck about bugs he will squash a roach with his shoe.
- He's very good with hygiene! Never has had a cavaity, always showers and keeps his hair well groomed (except when he's on missions then he lets it grow out HELP. He cuts his own hair)
- His birthday might be in October or December. I need to think more on this!
- His go-to quick meal is a ham and cheese sandwich.
- His comfort food is probably a burrito.
- I think he's left handed.
- He watches MotoGP, NASCAR, and Animal Planet shows.
- One time he got a buzz cut and when his friends at base complimented him he would just say "never again" to them.
- He loves Riley (Hesh's dog who helps the team) and I bet he asks Hesh sometimes if he could play with Riley during down time.
- I think he quickly rose to the Sergeant rank just because of how good he is at what he does.
- keegan fucking HATES gossip. he thinks it's all pointless...
- projecting a bit but he hates fruits. he can fuck up vegetables but he can't do fruits idk why cuz i don't hc him to have sensory issues but he just can't STAND fruits
- this dude likes brussel sprouts (going off my last hc that he likes veggies but not fruits) and mun just stares in disgust whenever keegan eats it HELP they're just like "??? you better brush your teeth before you kiss me you freak" and he just laughs at mun
- keegan secretly loves the petnames mun comes up with. boywife, girlfriend, scrimbly, scrunkly
- keegan probably had an emo phase sorry. i can't lie i'm enjoying the thought bc i bet he would be so silly and cute with emo hair and stupid alt clothes
- his skills is knife mastery. when you look at him in the game it makes sense. his kills with knives are quiet and calculated (canon)
- keegan has a monster every so often. idk what flavor he would like but once he's retired he'll have one occassionally when mun is sipping on one.
- his style outside of military gear is like that techwear stuff idk. camo pants, jackets, high tops.
- he likes fishing. he'll go fish with his teammates he's close with sometimes
- keegan doesn't like jewelry but he would wear anything mun gets him...
Background:
- I think he was a bit of a delinquent in his teens! :3 Probably got up to a few incidents that involved running away from the cops.
- He had an emo phase from 13-18. Looked sorta like this but with facial hair and pure black hair.
- He joined the marines at 18 as soon as he graduated high school. I feel like maybe his parents made him due to how disobedient he was but he ended up loving it.
- He finished high school in the 10th top students probably but he was always scolded from the supervisors at school.
- He played guitar when he was younger... in his teens he probably had a band with his friends.
- I feel like he wasn’t much for relationships. He had his fair shares of crushes but I don’t think he ever acted on them. Perhaps in college he had a few flings or maybe on and off relationships but nothing that was too much.
- Considering he was a rifleman turned scout sniper I feel like he had some guns in his teens as well. His father probably got him a gun for his birthday or Christmas one year.
- His mother taught him Spanish when he was growing up I think. Very sweet of her.
- I think he has an older sister! They were super closer in their younger years and she always bailed him out of trouble when he was a teen because he knew their father would be mad.
- He had his first taste of alcohol when he was 16 due to his father leaving some vodka out at one point on a weekend.
- He had a phase where he smoked with his father but he ended up hating it.
- He had a dog when he was growing up. I don’t know what breed but it was a big puppy that could protect him and his sister.
- I think he had glasses at one point but his father got him LASIK so he could see without them.
- His father is German and Russian while his mother is Spanish and Irish.
Analysis:
- Keegan means "fiery; small flame" which I think can fit his ability to be sarcastic or determined when need be. He has a spark to him (which sounds so cliché but I don't care) that is noticeable when he gets very passionate about his teammates (like Ajax) and his morals. The name fits him perfectly.
- Russ means "red haired; fox-like" and... while he doesn't have red hair I think fox-like COULD fit him? He's a bit keen and on edge like one would be. He's very aware of his surroundings and fox-like does fit him quite well given the personality traits I've seen. Doing a quick search gives a few defining factors of a fox's personality: "highly intuitive, intelligent, innocent, timid and shy but can be playful and affectionate if they trust you" which I think fits Keegan very accurately... He's very smart but he doesn't speak much. We can see him being sarcastic and witty to his teammates whom he puts his faith in. Another site which goes more in depth says "foxes are generally uncomfortable with the idea of emotional neediness" which I also think applies to Keegan honestly. I can see him as a man who doesn't wish to get close for his own trust issues or battles but with the right people (me. heart!) I believe he could.
- As well as being fox-coded I think he's also panther-coded. People describe panthers as "confident, energetic explorers" which I think Keegan has a certain charm (I'm probably biased) and confident in what he does considering he's done it for so long. Others also say panthers are "on-the-spot problem-solvers that can act and communicate quickly, they find it easy to adapt to change" and Keegan fits these signifiers as well. He's quick to learn a new environment or if something happens to go awry he seems to be able to modify to fit the situation. He has to think on-the-fly as well as give callouts hastily since he's in the military... but I could see him also having these traits before he even joined the Ghosts... perhaps in the marines?
- We don't know what his middle name is. All we know about that is it starts with the letter "P". Me personally I think "Percy" would be a good fit... the name means "one who pierces the valley" which I think does resemble Keegan in a way. As I read on one site, the “veil/valley” is considered to be the veil of ignorance that surrounds esoteric secrets, like the secrets of the Holy Grail. In interpretation, then, Percival is the person who gets behind the curtain of misunderstanding to understand the Grail. I think Keegan can "pierce" through ignorance with understanding and he likes to get to the bottom of things. He may even use aggression to do so as seen in one of the earlier missions.
- He's a beautiful, blue-eyed princess. Blue eyes typically symbolize a "calm and peaceful personality, and are representative of wisdom and knowledge" which Keegan definitely is calm (as stated in his wiki and from how we see him in game unless he gets passionate about things). I think he has lots of things he could pass down to Logan in the game whether it be insight or new information. He seems like he'd be a wonderful leader (which I bet is one of the reasons he earned the "Sergeant" rank).
- Throughout the game Keegan can be seen constantly looking out for the player and being very situationally aware. He's very helpful too and I think his love language (platonic or romantic) is acts of service. I'll explain that more in depth on my COD Ghosts paste though.
- Thanks to Walker for helping me decide a sea animal for Keegan! We discussed and came to the conclusion that he'd be a Leopard shark... as written they "have a reputation for being docile toward people" but they're "not so docile toward invertebrates and small fishes. We have to be careful about who we put in the exhibit with them." Another thing says "Its grace and beauty in motion provides an exhilarating experience. They are docile sharks that you can admire and photograph safely in close proximity, as they are often seen resting on the sea bed and are easy to approach. They are not aggressive and are harmless to divers if they are not disturbed." I think this fits Keegan down to a T just because of how he is. He keeps to himself unless provoked and he's easy to approach despite being reserved.
- If he were from Cookie Run Kingdom he'd be Mercurial Knight cookie.
- Specifically if he were an octopus he'd be a Blue ringed octopus. An article says "Blue-ringed octopuses are not aggressive. They usually remain in crevices among rocks, inside shells, and even in discarded bottles and cans. They emerge only to hunt food or look for a mate." which is 100% Keegan. He keeps to himself but he can be deadly if need be.
- KEEGAN RUSS IS LEFT HANDED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i think he is anyway. love our left handed kings. ermm i think he likes motogp too OR NASCAR. THIS GUY LOVES TO WATCH TV ONCE HE'S RETIRED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! he would watch fuckin. animal planet or whatever the channel is called and watches those shows like. the kind of shit steve irwin did going to see gators or stuff. ERMMM i think he got a buzzcut once and hated that shit so badly HELP ME it's funny bc his friends at base were like dang dude! didn't know you could rock a buzzcut and hewas like Never again. HE LOOOOVES RILEY (hesh's dog that they take on missions) and i bet he asks hesh if he can play outside w the pooch during down time... gh I THINK KEEGAN ALSO QUICKLY ROSE TO SERGEANT RANK. maybe i'm biased (totally am) but hes so good at what he does so i think it's no surprise he would become a sergeant very quick. elias knows what he's doing.
here's a ramble from the 24th of august about keegan (thanks jester for letting me yap) [/]
guhh my wife hes so calm and collected but he knows when to correct somebody. he did that to hesh when hesh called out rorke (the villain of the game) to make him realize like hey hesh. lets not threaten to eneym... bkjfdngfd hes level headed and does so well under stress i love how aware he is of his surroundings. my dumbass would do so bad in the military just because of how fucking horrible i am with situational awareness but i think keegan would help me out
he cares so much about the main character u play as (logan . but i say player bc u play as him) and he constantly looks behind him when you follow him on missions because he just CARES. UGH i think his love language is acts of service because he also is generally helpful in the game. but hes also a fucking horrible driver like canonically and its so funny bc hes like Watch and learn kid (literally one of his quotes) and then he drives up the stairs of a stadium like boy i know youre not a good driver be so fucking serious buddy. hes quiet and doesnt really do much confrontation unless absolutely needed like for example in the beginning of the game he slams a guy against the wall and asks where ajax is (rip ajax btw let me explain this too) and when they find ajax keegan runs up to him and holds him in his arms until he breathes his final breath and its so fucking sad because he kinda caresses ajax and its just so UGH he cares so deeply for his teammates and i love him so much for it. hes an amazing leader as well and hes not very strict with his orders but rather just stern? like he doesnt say things angrily more as a matter of fact kind of thing. i love this man so deeply im so worried about finishing the game. hes also a little sarcastic and i headcanon he makes stupid ass dad jokes just because of how he is. he would tell them to mun and mun would shove him gently and keegan would laugh oh my god theyre in love. i cant wait to analyze his character further in my cod ghosts paste its going to be the prime autism example mark my words. i love the game so so badly but im sad bc if i finish it then it wont ever be like the first time unless i dont play it for a while... but i do plan to do multiple play throughs just to get a good read on everyone bc one play through isnt enough just because of how 1.) fast paced it is and 2.) im autistic and generally have a hard time reading people so yea. i have to do an analysis for each character and that will take time but oh my god the game is so good and the story is so coherent to follow
here's a ramble from the 26th of august about the two missions from cod ghosts i played [/]
ohh my god you have unleashed The Flood... THE FIRST MISSION I PLAYED TODAY WAS SO COOL but didn't have much keegan. but the second one??? oh lord. the mission was just logan (player) and keegan and it was the scuba mission. FUCK!!!!! we got to see a lot more of keegan than in most of the game so far and i tweaked out because hes so gorrgeous and funny and caring. like logan gets trapped by smth and keegan panics because of course that's his teammate. he's just so gfdjhshjdf I WILL BE POSTINGF THESCREENSHOTS I TOOK ON /kittykeegan rentry if anyone gaf.. the scuba mission has to be my favorite though just because of the amount of keegan we get. i wish he wasnt in silly gear tho and rather just his normal stuff but idc. i love any version of keegan because hes my wife and i adore him!!!!! the mission had some silly moments too i love it so badly UGH im looking forward to replaying it in the future if im honest OK I'M GONNA HIT CHARACTER LIMIT SOON BYE
here's a ramble from the 27th of august [/]
i know that i say "i'm gonna throw up and kill myself/die" but it's always in a positive way when related to keegan. idk why he's impacted me so much like genuinely. i've had other yumes before but they've not been this intense and it's new for me. it's strange... but in a good way. i feel so stupid and cheesy because of him but i can't get enough. i'm praying i'll find someone irl to date who reminds me of him. i'd so anything to actually be with a guy who resembles him in whatever way i can have. while it's not gonna be my standard it would be nice. UGH i love keegan with all my heart. i hope that one day this deep love transfers to a real person like him. i'm just losing my mind. whenever i see or hear keegan it makes my bones stim. PERCEIVING MY WIFE ISN'T ENOUGH i need to inject him into my veins. idc what anyone says: the plush of him coming hopefully in november is going to improve my quality of life. all of my manifestations will go into it, i will bring him everywhere... i will take care of him like he's real and kiss him
i don't remember when i wrote this on sparkler [/]
GHH I HAVEN'T PLAYED THROUGH THE REMAKE FULLY so i haven't seen them yet but he sounds like he would totally make dad jokes LMFAOOO. god i can't pick just one thing WHY MUST YOU DO THIS TO ME!!!! i think one of the things i love most is how... caring he is. not with words mostly but with actions. constantly looking back at the player, acts of service, things like that. i havent finished cod ghosts yet (scared to not see my bf anymore even if its replayable grhdjsgh) BUT he's just very aware of everything and makes sure his teammates are safe. i admire that so much about him because it's just such a sweet thing. it rubs off into keemun too... while he does show affection with words and actions to mun (PROJECTING BC IM ILL FML) hes so much better with acts of service and he looks out for them on the field. mun teases him about it bc he loves keegan but he loves it so much bc theyre not very aware of their surroundings so keegan makes up for it HELP ALMOST HIT CHARACTER LIMIT I LOV KEEGAN
headcanon ram,ble from 8/30[/]
KEEGAN RUSS IS LEFT HANDED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i think he is anyway. love our left handed kings. ermm i think he likes motogp too OR NASCAR. THIS GUY LOVES TO WATCH TV ONCE HE'S RETIRED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! he would watch fuckin. animal planet or whatever the channel is called and watches those shows like. the kind of shit steve irwin did going to see gators or stuff. ERMMM i think he got a buzzcut once and hated that shit so badly HELP ME it's funny bc his friends at base were like dang dude! didn't know you could rock a buzzcut and hewas like Never again. HE LOOOOVES RILEY (hesh's dog that they take on missions) and i bet he asks hesh if he can play outside w the pooch during down time... gh I THINK KEEGAN ALSO QUICKLY ROSE TO SERGEANT RANK. maybe i'm biased (totally am) but hes so good at what he does so i think it's no surprise he would become a sergeant very quick. elias knows what he's doing.