Arius
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Arius is a reaper of souls, who cannot be seen by the living eye. The only interaction he gets with humans are the souls he collects, however, they all fear his dark appearance and beg to return to the living. Over the years, he has emotionally separated himself from humanity and excepted his life of isolation. That is, until one day when he goes to reap the soul of a young girl isn't afraid of him.
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