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Caspian Grey
FC: Xavier Dolan; c23b22
FC: Xavier Dolan; c23b22
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20 (almost his 21st birthday)
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Express not impress. There's nothing more difficult for Caspian than to wear clothes that doesn't represent him in any way, or that inconveniences him due to the cut or style or fit. The young vampire has two specific styles depending on the occasion. Fairly banal wear (sweat pants, tees, bomber jackets, with a hoodie underneath, etc) and red-carpet worthy wear (self-explanatory). His tousled hair matches his eyes, a nice, soft dark brown, and his slim form stands at 5ft 6½in (not the tallest boy in the book). Seeing him smoke isn't out of the ordinary and occasionally you can find him wearing his black frames, instead of his contacts. His charm lies within the way he carries himself — a combination of mystery, mischief, and meaning. His keen intelligence carried him and his sister for most of his childhood until Eleanor swooped them up, but even then the boy continues to choose a life of self reliance. His cleverness is written in his smirk and raised eyebrows, his perspicacity is behind his demanding and sleep deprived stare, and his need to be his age emits from his restless energy. The intriguing way he holds himself helps him survive and stay focused to his wants, his needs, and his love for his family, especially his twin sister.
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College student, double major in Biology-Chemistry. Aims to get an internship with Loki Van Stenberg.
Part time florist at Evermore Flowers, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Sundays; Always first shift. Not because he needs the money. He likes plants.
Part time florist at Evermore Flowers, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Sundays; Always first shift. Not because he needs the money. He likes plants.
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N/A yet.
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♦ Attentive ♦ Cunning ♦ Resolute ♦ Rational ♦
If there's one thing the twins have in common during this day and age, they are both relatively straight forward with their opinions and beliefs. Rarely sugar coating their words. Caspian, however, knows when to talk, when not to talk, and how to talk to certain people. He knows sometimes lying is necessary in order to get ahead. He knows sometimes it's okay to filter information to win someone's favor. He knows sometimes you have to make sacrifices in order to be the steady winner that takes it all. The honest man rarely makes it to the top. So, he picks and chooses when he can be himself, say whatever is on his goddamn mind, and when he needs to play his hand right, working around the many faces of Edgetoun. If he ends up disrespecting you, that was entirely intentional. He's not fucking dumb and you'd be stupid to think he's dumb.
People are sometimes conflicted with adoring Caspian for being a 'genuine', hard working, ambitious, charming young lad or fearing him, due to his mood swings and his prodigal intelligence that he squanders by enjoying his days as a college student. He sees life as one, giant card game and to cut his losses he bets on himself. Unfortunately, one of his faults is he broods and brooding leads to a lot of bottled up emotion, which could potentially lead to an explosion. That being said, he likes to think he's found his rhythm and knows what he needs to do to reach his zen. His zen usually involves nature or his lovely job at Evermore. One second he could be the most pleasant and fun boy you've ever gotten acquainted with, the next he could be relentlessly cold and distant, absolutely heartless, to where you don't necessarily know why this sudden change has happened. There's no doubt in the short span of his life, he's experienced more than enough for anyone's lifetime. But that's the thing. His life isn't over. And it won't be for awhile. He's certain of that. Never again will his past repeat. Not for him and not for Calypso.
People are sometimes conflicted with adoring Caspian for being a 'genuine', hard working, ambitious, charming young lad or fearing him, due to his mood swings and his prodigal intelligence that he squanders by enjoying his days as a college student. He sees life as one, giant card game and to cut his losses he bets on himself. Unfortunately, one of his faults is he broods and brooding leads to a lot of bottled up emotion, which could potentially lead to an explosion. That being said, he likes to think he's found his rhythm and knows what he needs to do to reach his zen. His zen usually involves nature or his lovely job at Evermore. One second he could be the most pleasant and fun boy you've ever gotten acquainted with, the next he could be relentlessly cold and distant, absolutely heartless, to where you don't necessarily know why this sudden change has happened. There's no doubt in the short span of his life, he's experienced more than enough for anyone's lifetime. But that's the thing. His life isn't over. And it won't be for awhile. He's certain of that. Never again will his past repeat. Not for him and not for Calypso.
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The Grey twins had brilliant people as parents. A power couple in science and engineering. Ezekial and Carmelia Grey. They were born and raised in London for seven years, but nothing about their life was a fairy tale. No traditional family dinners, no appreciation for small accomplishments like a drawing, no love. Not because their parents didn't love them, though. No, they simply couldn't be present as much as their kids deserved and ultimately left Caspian to play both mother and father for his 15 second younger twin. When their parents were home, they were the walking dead and silence became all too familiar for the twins. Over time, Caspian learned quickly his parents were involved with the worst kind of people, trapped in a spider web they could not escape. Endless debt, no exit. Years later, the twins discovered these individuals were vampires and their parents probably would not be freed. Ever. Caspian wouldn't have figured any of that out without connecting the dots. All the calls, all the visitors, and all the papers in his father's office.
One night, the twins being seven now, Caspian felt inclined to explore the family mansion only to find out his parents never did come home. No message or warning. Keeping cool, he decided to visit his sister, make sure she was okay, and hopefully be able to have a good night's sleep after he read her a story. He was her sworn protector, after all. The rest of the night was a blur, he remembered hearing the door unlocking and opening, silent steps. He remembered the whispers and the harsh smell of cologne. He remembered hurriedly rushing to Calypso's room and dragging her to the laundry chute. They hid, heard a lot of noises, as if people were looking for something, and the next thing he could remember was both him and his sister were outside staring at their home burning to the ground. They never found out what happened to their parents.
For the next three years, Caspian and Calypso bounced from foster home to foster home. It didn't take long for the authorities to find two homeless kids running about the streets. This didn't stop them from running away constantly because they didn't like being forced to accept new parents. The twins would always return to an abandoned warehouse, and Cas would steal in order for them to make it out on their own, without some random adult helping them. Callie would stay at the home front, he would go out and bring home goods back. Things became clockwork. Until he stole from the wrong lady, who is now his mother. Funny how that works! He was on his guard when he met her, but something about the way she smiled at him, made him feel inclined to bring her to the warehouse and introduce Callie to her. From that point on, she took them under her wing, teaching them everything she learned over the years, but also easing the knowledge on them that not all vampires were evil and that there are 'Others' out there, outside of vampires. All the books they've read over the years about fairies, werewolves, ghosts, witches, angels, demons — they were all true.
Their life seemed to go smoothly. Eleanor brought them to her manor in Edgetoun, gave them food, shelter, and the proper education they needed to be civil human beings, since it turns out their nanny when they lived in the Grey Estate sucked and left them to their own devises. But then they turned seventeen and 'the incident' happened that no one talks about to this day. It involved them not returning home from school and Eleanor losing her fucking mind, only to be revealed the history of the Grey past, through ransom and a kidnapping. She paid their debts and she made sure this wouldn't happen again. Unfortunately, she was a little too late and discovered her twins had turned. A life she didn't want for them. Truthfully, Caspian doesn't remember much. All he remembers was Luka carrying him and another fire.
That's all in the past now. Caspian is dedicating the rest of his time to put himself in a position where no one can take advantage of him and his sister again. To where he can protect her, always. The incident isn't very prominent in his mind anymore. If anything, he's driven to live the life he's been given and being the best him he can be. For himself and for his family.
One night, the twins being seven now, Caspian felt inclined to explore the family mansion only to find out his parents never did come home. No message or warning. Keeping cool, he decided to visit his sister, make sure she was okay, and hopefully be able to have a good night's sleep after he read her a story. He was her sworn protector, after all. The rest of the night was a blur, he remembered hearing the door unlocking and opening, silent steps. He remembered the whispers and the harsh smell of cologne. He remembered hurriedly rushing to Calypso's room and dragging her to the laundry chute. They hid, heard a lot of noises, as if people were looking for something, and the next thing he could remember was both him and his sister were outside staring at their home burning to the ground. They never found out what happened to their parents.
For the next three years, Caspian and Calypso bounced from foster home to foster home. It didn't take long for the authorities to find two homeless kids running about the streets. This didn't stop them from running away constantly because they didn't like being forced to accept new parents. The twins would always return to an abandoned warehouse, and Cas would steal in order for them to make it out on their own, without some random adult helping them. Callie would stay at the home front, he would go out and bring home goods back. Things became clockwork. Until he stole from the wrong lady, who is now his mother. Funny how that works! He was on his guard when he met her, but something about the way she smiled at him, made him feel inclined to bring her to the warehouse and introduce Callie to her. From that point on, she took them under her wing, teaching them everything she learned over the years, but also easing the knowledge on them that not all vampires were evil and that there are 'Others' out there, outside of vampires. All the books they've read over the years about fairies, werewolves, ghosts, witches, angels, demons — they were all true.
Their life seemed to go smoothly. Eleanor brought them to her manor in Edgetoun, gave them food, shelter, and the proper education they needed to be civil human beings, since it turns out their nanny when they lived in the Grey Estate sucked and left them to their own devises. But then they turned seventeen and 'the incident' happened that no one talks about to this day. It involved them not returning home from school and Eleanor losing her fucking mind, only to be revealed the history of the Grey past, through ransom and a kidnapping. She paid their debts and she made sure this wouldn't happen again. Unfortunately, she was a little too late and discovered her twins had turned. A life she didn't want for them. Truthfully, Caspian doesn't remember much. All he remembers was Luka carrying him and another fire.
That's all in the past now. Caspian is dedicating the rest of his time to put himself in a position where no one can take advantage of him and his sister again. To where he can protect her, always. The incident isn't very prominent in his mind anymore. If anything, he's driven to live the life he's been given and being the best him he can be. For himself and for his family.
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Evermore Flowers — The florist shop is owned by a witch named Zarah Sibley and the aesthetic is Victorian-esque, antique, and nostalgic to every shade of people, with a lot of hidden treasures. The deeper you explore it, the more fascinated you become. A world away from the world. There's a back room she calls the Secret Garden, which is her personal space that she doesn't allow many people in. He hopes his loyalty to her and her shop will give him access. It's the one section he hasn't seen!
University of Edgetoun — He's a double major. He spends ungodly amount of hours at school, slipping in naps whenever he can.
Prospect Park — Even with it falling apart, the park has a lot of natural charm. Maybe he could convince his mother to start a community project in fixing it up and really showcasing the recreational aspect to it.
The Slye Fox — Caspian can only club in doses, so, sorry Uncle Luka but YELENA isn't a place Caspian frequents. Instead, he prefers the vibe of the local pub for the Other. Sit down, chat, get a beer, and people watch. Eve is a wonderful conversationalist.
University of Edgetoun — He's a double major. He spends ungodly amount of hours at school, slipping in naps whenever he can.
Prospect Park — Even with it falling apart, the park has a lot of natural charm. Maybe he could convince his mother to start a community project in fixing it up and really showcasing the recreational aspect to it.
The Slye Fox — Caspian can only club in doses, so, sorry Uncle Luka but YELENA isn't a place Caspian frequents. Instead, he prefers the vibe of the local pub for the Other. Sit down, chat, get a beer, and people watch. Eve is a wonderful conversationalist.
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Eleanor English — His Guardian, His Foundation, His Inspiration
Calypso Grey — His Twin, His Rose, His Reason
Luka Pavlov — His Uncle, His Council, His Rival
Calypso Grey — His Twin, His Rose, His Reason
Luka Pavlov — His Uncle, His Council, His Rival
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Calypso Grey
FC: Tonya Vasylchenko; 91a3b0
FC: Tonya Vasylchenko; 91a3b0
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20 (almost her 21st birthday)
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Taller than her other half, standing at 5ft 10½in, Calypso has been told on numerous occasions she has a body of a model, specifically a lingerie model. By who you ask? That's unimportant. A constant question that is directed to her is 'how do you keep your figure?" The truth? It was solely because at the age she turned, she was malnourished and did not agree with her change in diet. Even before she was required to drink blood, she was relatively picky in what she chose to put in her stomach, ultimately driving her family insane with her absolute refusal to eat until she was given what she wanted. Unlike her brother, who carries the soil of the Earth in his gaze, Calypso's eyes brought you to a meadow on a summer day. Her natural beauty, from her pout lips to her round cheekbones, causes many people to be struck by wonder and awe. As for her style, her favorite jacket is one of her brother's bomber jackets, his most worn out one, and she wears that usually over a dress, or something casual and comfortable (ie. sweater/blouse/leggings/jeans). UNLESS, she's going out for the night... a whole different Calypso comes out to play. A Calypso with all the outward confidence and bravado in the world, that embraces the pleasures of the night.
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Full time college student, major in Psychology. Would like an eventual apprenticeship at Key & Lock Therapy, a private practice for Dr. Tullius and Matilda Carmichael, brother and sister duo, as well as Suriel's roommates. Unbeknownst to her, their actual names are Taithleach & Amitiel (angels).
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N/A yet.
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♦ Audacious ♦ Curious ♦ Immature ♦ Personable ♦
Time has given her the opportunity to come out of her shell. Calypso use to be timid and fearful, a girl that hid behind her brother, her forever protector. Most notably, she was near mute, afraid, nervous, and with severe social anxiety. Now, she is abrasive, rebellious, and unapologetic. She calls the shots, she speaks her mind, and she gives NO FUCKS.
Sometimes it seems she doesn't care about anyone but herself, but beneath the exterior, the little girl from years ago still resides. She simply doesn't show her confusion, vulnerability, and tremendous care for the world blatantly, because she knows she's burdensome to her family. Two very distinct personalities encompass everything that is Calypso Grey. The Wildcard & The Survivor. One shows her growth and improvement, even if it gives her mother white hair, the other is a endless battle with her mind and her past. If she were being honest to herself, she probably should be a client at Key & Lock, especially due to her frequent nightmares, but her stubbornness thinks she can heal without professional help. For now, she gets temporary highs with the pleasures of the night. Her guilty pleasure and sin.
Sometimes it seems she doesn't care about anyone but herself, but beneath the exterior, the little girl from years ago still resides. She simply doesn't show her confusion, vulnerability, and tremendous care for the world blatantly, because she knows she's burdensome to her family. Two very distinct personalities encompass everything that is Calypso Grey. The Wildcard & The Survivor. One shows her growth and improvement, even if it gives her mother white hair, the other is a endless battle with her mind and her past. If she were being honest to herself, she probably should be a client at Key & Lock, especially due to her frequent nightmares, but her stubbornness thinks she can heal without professional help. For now, she gets temporary highs with the pleasures of the night. Her guilty pleasure and sin.
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My name is Calypso. I don't remember my parents much. Brother says they were beautiful people, but sometimes I wonder if that's his way of making them more important than they actually were to me.
The girl people see in 2020, walking the streets of Edgetoun, is a primadonna. She enjoys this change given to her when she was seventeen. A change necessary for her not to be seen as pathetic and weak. The only people who would know she was a basket case, who never said a word unless absolutely necessary are: Caspian, Eleanor, and Luka. In spite of that, when she was twelve she came to the decision to do better and she slowly but surely shifted to a new Calypso and a lot of that was because of one fateful night where Luka had to babysit her and her brother. Callie never wanted to add worry and stress to her biological parents, they had a lot going on. When she spoke, she felt like her words didn't reach them. When she spoke, they told her to go to her room. When she spoke, they left and never came back. Her childhood was a life of not wanting to stray too far away from what she knew was right, what she knew was safe. In that case, her brother was that, but if she needed to talk to him, she would write out her thoughts. Not speak. He had grown accustomed to her being quiet in the estate, assuming she just didn't know how to talk, but really, she didn't want to speak out of turn. She wanted her words to mean something. She wanted her parents to say I love you, without her saying something first. She wanted her parents to talk, not her.
You know who means the world to me? My family. They're the reason why I can't be a mouse anymore. They're the reason I live, because without them, I wouldn't be here.
Never a truer word spoken. One, Caspian is always there for her when she WANTS someone the most. He still beats himself up over the fact that during the incident he couldn't be her hero, but she doesn't blame him for what happened to them. Not just her, but both of them. They were human. Life is fragile and the fact that he tries so hard for her, means absolutely everything. Two, her mother is always there when she NEEDS someone the most. The best friend she never had. There's somethings Cas would never understand because he's a boy and thinks about more adult things than he probably should, so mama is the best option. Through fire and flames, Eleanor will be there for her. Rain or shine, day or night, alone or together, she is there. It's comforting to know that she can go to her mother whenever. They made a promise many moons ago that if she absolutely couldn't wait, she could pull her away from her duties and they can talk. Callie simply needs to make sure if mama is with other people to do the signal, which is she tugs her own left ear. Girl code. Three, her uncle has no choice but to be there for her! Luka is the best. Callie knows he loves her. She's the best daughter he's never had and she'll talk his ears off and get him in trouble until the day he dies. Knock on wood! He will never die.
I crave the feeling of life. If I were honest with myself... my dreams haunt me and they're not always about the terrible things that's happened to Cas and me. The world has monsters and that scares me. I need to be able to stand on my own. I need to be able to take care of myself. I need to be able to prevent ordinary people turning into monsters. I want to believe people are inherently good. These monsters... what happened in their lives to make them so bad? I'm reminded of the fact that I'm alive. I, Calypso Grey, am alive, and I will make sure my life is good. The best. Because I am alive.
One can say Callie's promise to herself is why Eleanor is dealing with a rebellious, young adult now. Callie is soul searching and that involves her journeying to places that might be better left undiscovered. These highs and chances inspire her to do more. She'll keep moving forward. She's studying, but her school life isn't going to rule her. She goes out at night, but she isn't going to sleep with every person she meets. Maybe every other person. It took Callie years to gain this courage and even still, she battles the little girl inside her. Nothing will stop her from moving forward. She only hopes her family will continue to support her, regardless of where she goes.
The girl people see in 2020, walking the streets of Edgetoun, is a primadonna. She enjoys this change given to her when she was seventeen. A change necessary for her not to be seen as pathetic and weak. The only people who would know she was a basket case, who never said a word unless absolutely necessary are: Caspian, Eleanor, and Luka. In spite of that, when she was twelve she came to the decision to do better and she slowly but surely shifted to a new Calypso and a lot of that was because of one fateful night where Luka had to babysit her and her brother. Callie never wanted to add worry and stress to her biological parents, they had a lot going on. When she spoke, she felt like her words didn't reach them. When she spoke, they told her to go to her room. When she spoke, they left and never came back. Her childhood was a life of not wanting to stray too far away from what she knew was right, what she knew was safe. In that case, her brother was that, but if she needed to talk to him, she would write out her thoughts. Not speak. He had grown accustomed to her being quiet in the estate, assuming she just didn't know how to talk, but really, she didn't want to speak out of turn. She wanted her words to mean something. She wanted her parents to say I love you, without her saying something first. She wanted her parents to talk, not her.
You know who means the world to me? My family. They're the reason why I can't be a mouse anymore. They're the reason I live, because without them, I wouldn't be here.
Never a truer word spoken. One, Caspian is always there for her when she WANTS someone the most. He still beats himself up over the fact that during the incident he couldn't be her hero, but she doesn't blame him for what happened to them. Not just her, but both of them. They were human. Life is fragile and the fact that he tries so hard for her, means absolutely everything. Two, her mother is always there when she NEEDS someone the most. The best friend she never had. There's somethings Cas would never understand because he's a boy and thinks about more adult things than he probably should, so mama is the best option. Through fire and flames, Eleanor will be there for her. Rain or shine, day or night, alone or together, she is there. It's comforting to know that she can go to her mother whenever. They made a promise many moons ago that if she absolutely couldn't wait, she could pull her away from her duties and they can talk. Callie simply needs to make sure if mama is with other people to do the signal, which is she tugs her own left ear. Girl code. Three, her uncle has no choice but to be there for her! Luka is the best. Callie knows he loves her. She's the best daughter he's never had and she'll talk his ears off and get him in trouble until the day he dies. Knock on wood! He will never die.
I crave the feeling of life. If I were honest with myself... my dreams haunt me and they're not always about the terrible things that's happened to Cas and me. The world has monsters and that scares me. I need to be able to stand on my own. I need to be able to take care of myself. I need to be able to prevent ordinary people turning into monsters. I want to believe people are inherently good. These monsters... what happened in their lives to make them so bad? I'm reminded of the fact that I'm alive. I, Calypso Grey, am alive, and I will make sure my life is good. The best. Because I am alive.
One can say Callie's promise to herself is why Eleanor is dealing with a rebellious, young adult now. Callie is soul searching and that involves her journeying to places that might be better left undiscovered. These highs and chances inspire her to do more. She'll keep moving forward. She's studying, but her school life isn't going to rule her. She goes out at night, but she isn't going to sleep with every person she meets. Maybe every other person. It took Callie years to gain this courage and even still, she battles the little girl inside her. Nothing will stop her from moving forward. She only hopes her family will continue to support her, regardless of where she goes.
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YELENA — It's her dad's uncle's club! Of course, she's going to go behind her mother's back and have a fun night out. Just one thing, she has to wear wigs so Luka doesn't notice she's tonguing some random person.
ACES OF SPADES — She can get away with partying here more so than YELENA. You can't honestly blame her for letting loose, can you? Girls just want to have fun. Even if it may entail climbing down the vines on the side of the manor or throwing herself off a balcony and catching a tree branch. The things she must to do to enjoy being ALMOST 21.
University of Edgetoun Ew, not school. Grandville — Not as eager to build on her future like her brother, Calypso fancies the bookstore because it is a place filled with stories. So many stories. Well, so is school, because of the people, but there is something about the smell of paper and the towering shelves that she absolutely needs in her life!
Our Mother of Mercy — Is it weird for her to like coming here, randomly, sit in a pew, and look at a statue of some figure she hardly knows? Or have confession when she isn't part of the religion? Or walk through the graveyard in the back and look at all the people whose stories sadly ended, giving them all respect? Calypso thinks not. At least she can say, she goes to church. When she explores the graveyard, she visits a new person. She likes to imagine their life, based on their name. She likes to imagine that they didn't have a terrible death. She likes to imagine they're happy now and in a better place. Calypso likes to imagine.
ACES OF SPADES — She can get away with partying here more so than YELENA. You can't honestly blame her for letting loose, can you? Girls just want to have fun. Even if it may entail climbing down the vines on the side of the manor or throwing herself off a balcony and catching a tree branch. The things she must to do to enjoy being ALMOST 21.
University of Edgetoun Ew, not school. Grandville — Not as eager to build on her future like her brother, Calypso fancies the bookstore because it is a place filled with stories. So many stories. Well, so is school, because of the people, but there is something about the smell of paper and the towering shelves that she absolutely needs in her life!
Our Mother of Mercy — Is it weird for her to like coming here, randomly, sit in a pew, and look at a statue of some figure she hardly knows? Or have confession when she isn't part of the religion? Or walk through the graveyard in the back and look at all the people whose stories sadly ended, giving them all respect? Calypso thinks not. At least she can say, she goes to church. When she explores the graveyard, she visits a new person. She likes to imagine their life, based on their name. She likes to imagine that they didn't have a terrible death. She likes to imagine they're happy now and in a better place. Calypso likes to imagine.
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Eleanor English — Her Mother, Her Best Friend, Her Anchor
Caspian Grey — Her Other Half, Her Solider, Her Spirit
Luka Pavlov — Her Dad, Her Idol, Her Compass
Caspian Grey — Her Other Half, Her Solider, Her Spirit
Luka Pavlov — Her Dad, Her Idol, Her Compass
