Difference between revisions of "David Charleston"

David is a tall young man with tan skin.{{book ref|firefight|19}}{{book ref|firefight|47}} He is a reckless person who often changes plans midstream and pursues what he sees as the [[Reckoners]]' goals without seeking or waiting for approval.{{book ref|steelheart|11}}{{book ref|firefight|30}} He thinks quickly and is a good problem-solver, but comes across as bold and aggressive.{{book ref|firefight|27}} However, he is persuasive, his enthusiasm is infectious, and most people end up liking him even when they are determined not to.{{book ref|firefight|22}}{{book ref|firefight|31}} David loves guns, regarding his rifle to be a friend and referring to it as a female;{{book ref|steelheart|16}} when his original rifle is broken, he dislikes replacing it and thinks nostalgically about it even with an improved one in his hands.{{book ref|firefight|7}}{{book ref|firefight|28}} He thinks he is very bad at metaphors, though he most often actually attempts to use similes.{{book ref|steelheart|27}}{{book ref|firefight|epilogue}} Despite having read an encyclopedia set several times while growing up, he does not like to be called a nerd.{{book ref|steelheart|16}} HeHowever, thinkshe does acknowledge his single-minded obsession with Epics and their powers and weaknesses;{{book ref|firefight|19}} even when in the height of confrontations with Prof, he is veryanalyzing badthe atman's metaphors,incredible thoughstrength heand mostabilities oftenand actuallymentally attemptsadding to usehis similesportfolio.{{book ref|steelheartfirefight|2739}}{{book ref|firefight|epilogue51}}

Before having powers, David fights with a variety of guns{{book ref|steelheart|4}} and with Prof's gifted tensor and shielding abilities.{{book ref|steelheart|39}}{{book ref|steelheart|29}} He generally uses rifles, preferring them over handguns sincefor theytheir aregreater more accurateaccuracy.{{book ref|steelheart|27}}{{book ref|steelheart|4}} He is good at thinking on his feet during an operation, has excellent instincts, and latertypically runs point once he gains the experience to do so.{{book ref|firefight|2627}}{{book ref|firefight|1}}

After capturing David, Regalia convinces Calamity to give David Epic powers.{{book ref|firefight|41}} However, because David faces his fear of water, he prevents Calamity’sCalamity's influence from sending him on a destructive rampage.{{book ref|firefight|42}}{{book ref|firefight|epilogue}} Once Calamity leaves their realm, David can use his powers freely without becoming evil. David’sDavid's power set is identical to that of Steelheart’sSteelheart's.

David is attracted to [[Megan Tarash|Megan]] from their first encounter.{{book ref|steelheart|30}} During the incident, she convinces him that there is a sniper watching him and leaves him kneeling in an alleyway; this is the origin of her nickname for him, Knees, that endures even their confrontation with [[Calamity (Epic)|Calamity]].{{book ref|steelheart|6}}{{book ref|calamity|epilogue}} At first Megan resents David for upending the team dynamic and convincing them to target Steelheart, but David is incredibly attracted to her for her competence and lack of fear.{{book ref|steelheart|21}} He believes in her goodness before anyone else is prepared to.,{{book ref|firefight|4}} a strong conviction which becomes a point of contention between [[Prof]] and himself.{{book ref|firefight|17}} During his time in Babilar, David realizes that he really does prefer Megan over any other girl.{{book ref|firefight|19}} Megan realizes that it is easier to resist using her Epic powers when she is near David.{{book ref|firefight|22}} When Megan needs a friend to talk to one day, she sneaks into the Reckoner [[Howard Righton's bunker|base]] and ends up kissing David.{{book ref|firefight|33}} When Prof finally admits he knew all along about the two of them meeting and leaves David locked in the Reckoner base before going to kill Megan, David is motivated to face his fear of water out of his love for Megan.{{book ref|firefight|40}} Megan, in turn, faces her fear of fire by entering a burning building in order to rescue David, whom she believes to be inside.{{book ref|firefight|47}}