Rinzler's development has stuck him between two ideals: being the "perfect" weapon, serving Clu and killing with no hesitation, versus becoming his own person with attachments and qualms. Rinzler resents Clu for making him a slave—and taking away his voice and face particularly. But he also resents users for how they treat programs. He resents his CR's attempts to hold him back, and has trouble viewing kindness as anything but lies or temporary mistakes.
All of which will result in...
Murderbot Redux: the Murder-y-er
Appearance: Normal Rinzler with black eyes. \o/ MADE VISIBLE BY the fact that shadow!Rinzler can and will take off his helmet. He has a program-scar (geometric cracks) running up his neck and face on the left side, with barely-visible black goo at the bottom. He also stands straighter than Rinzler.
Behavior: The shadow is the living incarnation of both sides of what Rinzler wants to be... taken to the worst possible conclusion. He's the perfect killer, combining all of Rinzler's skills with shadow goop powers and a complete lack of morals. He doesn't serve Clu, or fight for the users. He serves himself, and kills whatever he wants to. Because they annoyed him. Because they got in his way. Because it's fun, and he's strong enough to do so. That's what real strength is: the capability to harm whoever you want and destroy anyone who would limit you.
Naturally, this includes Clu. And those users who have been bothering him about growing some morals. And really, just about anyone who breathes on him wrong. But! Destruction isn't limited to killing, and shadow!Rinzler is, of course, ~~strong~~ enough to toy with his prey.
Early in the event (~10th-15th), shadow!Rinzler will mostly be in Taunt mode. He'll appear to Rinzler's CR to push them around and explain how pathetic they are, how weak they've made Rinzler, and generally pry apart every crack of mistrust or doubt in their CRship. Because yes, Rinzler's shadow is a talker. And much better at it than Rinzler, even by text! Around the second half of the event, he'll escalate rapidly to maiming/murder attempts. While mocking the shit out of you, because why stop?
Actual!Rinzler...
...will mostly be playing catchup with his CR. He's free to encounter other people's shadows, or as a team encounter with his own; he'll do his best to kill it, and it will keep being awful because he can't talk back while he fights. Rinzler is, naturally, the person his shadow hates most, and around the end of the event, it's going to do its best to set him straight for good~ (See: super awful shadow teamup with Alan's evil double.)
Rinzler + Shadow
All of which will result in...
Murderbot Redux: the Murder-y-er
Appearance: Normal Rinzler with black eyes. \o/ MADE VISIBLE BY the fact that shadow!Rinzler can and will take off his helmet. He has a program-scar (geometric cracks) running up his neck and face on the left side, with barely-visible black goo at the bottom. He also stands straighter than Rinzler.
Behavior: The shadow is the living incarnation of both sides of what Rinzler wants to be... taken to the worst possible conclusion. He's the perfect killer, combining all of Rinzler's skills with shadow goop powers and a complete lack of morals. He doesn't serve Clu, or fight for the users. He serves himself, and kills whatever he wants to. Because they annoyed him. Because they got in his way. Because it's fun, and he's strong enough to do so. That's what real strength is: the capability to harm whoever you want and destroy anyone who would limit you.
Naturally, this includes Clu. And those users who have been bothering him about growing some morals. And really, just about anyone who breathes on him wrong. But! Destruction isn't limited to killing, and shadow!Rinzler is, of course, ~~strong~~ enough to toy with his prey.
Early in the event (~10th-15th), shadow!Rinzler will mostly be in Taunt mode. He'll appear to Rinzler's CR to push them around and explain how pathetic they are, how weak they've made Rinzler, and generally pry apart every crack of mistrust or doubt in their CRship. Because yes, Rinzler's shadow is a talker. And much better at it than Rinzler, even by text! Around the second half of the event, he'll escalate rapidly to maiming/murder attempts. While mocking the shit out of you, because why stop?
Actual!Rinzler...
...will mostly be playing catchup with his CR. He's free to encounter other people's shadows, or as a team encounter with his own; he'll do his best to kill it, and it will keep being awful because he can't talk back while he fights. Rinzler is, naturally, the person his shadow hates most, and around the end of the event, it's going to do its best to set him straight for good~ (See: super awful shadow teamup with Alan's evil double.)