Chrno

Chrno is one of the main characters from the Chrono Crusade anime and manga.

Chrno is Sister Rosette's assistant and childhood friend. Although he appears to be a young boy of about twelve, he's actually a demon whose powers have been sealed away. The few that know what he really is tend to distrust him because of it, but he's a caring, lovable person who tends to get dragged into Rosette's messes. He and Rosette tend to have clashing personalities, but when it comes right down to it, she's the most important person in his life and he'd do anything to protect her.

In the AWA fics, Chrno is listed as a purchased prisoner from the Slave Fortress.

Appearance
Like all his kind, Chrno has the ability to take more than one form. He displays three in the series: a child form, an adult form and a demon form. In order to preserve Rosette's time, Chrno most frequently appears in his child form, a boy approximately twelve or thirteen with an olive complexion, large crimson eyes, pointed ears and sharp canine teeth. His long violet hair is generally tied back in a braid with a yellow ribbon. He wears a red band over his forehead and a red tailcoat and shorts decorated with gold embellishments. Beneath it he sports a white dress shirt and a tie. He also wears black tights, high white socks and brown shoes.

In his lesser-seen adult form, Chrno takes on the appearance of a handsome young man with features very akin to his juvenile form. His hair, however, extends only to the nape of his neck. He is tall and well-built, and wears a poncho and pants with heavy black boots.

When Rosette releases the seal, Chrno reverts to his true demon form. In this state he bears great resemblance to his adult form. His eyes turn gold, markings appear on his cheeks and three gem-like symbols become visible on his forehead. His hair extends into a seemingly prehensile spine-like appendage, and dark bat-like wings sprout from his back. His muscular chest is left revealed. The stubs where his horns once fit are visible above his ears.

Chrno was in his child form when he first encountered Rosette and Joshua, but wore a poncho much like the one he donned while working alongside Magdalene, Aion and the Sinners.

Personality
Chrno displays characteristics quite uncommon for a demon. He is gentle, friendly, has a good sense of humor and is fiercely loyal. He rarely allows himself to get upset or angry, but appears to have difficulty controlling himself if his friends are put in danger, particularly Rosette. He will never hesitate to place himself in damaging positions of it means protecting his companions, and if further provoked he will transform into his demon form. To this point, Chrno is constantly at war with his true nature, which he desperately tries to reject and deny. Despite his amiable persona, he appears persistently influenced by guilt for his actions and mistakes, both past and present. He blames himself for Mary Magdalane's tragic death, and is perpetually regretful for stealing time from his contractor, Rosette. Only if the situation is truly demanding will Chrno allow Rosette to unleash his seal. When he lets his temper get the best of him, he breaks the seal himself, but displays further guilt afterward.

Chrno is kind and helpful to most individuals, but is only truly open with Rosette, with whom he shares a mutually-beneficial bond. He is understandably irritated by her constant stubbornness and hot-headed behavior, but is extremely affectionate toward her. He is easily flustered by flirtation and humorous advances, for example when Rosette flaunted her figure in a tight pink dress.

Abilities
Often functions as the brawn whenever he's helping Rosette out in a fight, especially early on when his tendency to lash out and get tunnel vision when using his more powerful form means he has a hard time thinking up strategies or paying attention to anything besides the enemy he's fighting. He distracts foes with his massive strength, speed, and ability to fly, while Rosette thinks up the plans that finish off the foe.

Trivia

 * Chrno's laterality is right-handed.
 * Because Rosette lets her impulsiveness get the better of her, Chrno is always there to hold her back from it.
 * It was mentioned in one episode that Chrno seduced a woman before he met Magdalene and Rosette.
 * He opposed Aion's ideas the minute he heard of it.
 * His only solution from his past life was to escape and run away from it as he never faced it.
 * He is notorious for his power and is a skilled master at wielding a blade.
 * Because he is a demon, holy water or anything else holy burns his skin.
 * What is uncommon for him is that he cooks, cleans, sews and does the laundry.
 * He doesn't get offended when he gets insulted or simply called a demon.
 * Despite having a hard life, Chrno always puts others before himself and always tries to look on the bright side of life.
 * He is in love with Rosette Christopher.
 * Going through the hardships in life, Chrno always thinks fast of the situations he is put through.
 * Sister Kate doesn't like him simply because he is a demon.
 * It's possible that Chrno sleeps outside and does not have a bed of his own.
 * His power is sensing evil anywhere it tells him, even if it is near those he cares about.
 * The name "Chrno" comes from the Greek word "Chronos" which means time.
 * Mary Magdalene's death is the most he is affected by.
 * There is a probability he does not let others see his emotions except when Remington found Chrno broke down.
 * Chrno's (who also shares the same gravesite as Rosette) tombstone reads "Chrno-Dearest friend and devoted protector".
 * Without a human contractor or even his horns Chrno's powers are not present.
 * He hates when he uses up his power because it drains up Rosette's lifespan.