Andrea Tran
Rescued human slave, now the Emperor's human best friend.
Physical Characteristics
Pointed face, golden-beige skin, blonde hair, gray eyes [1] or brown [2] (this discrepancy is possibly the result of a failed cosmetic eyefilm, repaired after her rescue). Vaguely Asian. She's about the same height as the Worldlord, or would be if he didn't have horns.[3] Her shoulders are level with the Emperor's. [4]
Biography
She used to chase lizards when she was little. [4]
An EMT, used to drive an ambulance around.
In the Empire
As the Worldlord's slave, her nickname was "Fancy." Learned Chatcaavan quickly, and a keen observer of the political relationships between her captor and his visitors and their enemies (she knew a great deal about Manufactory-East though he was rarely seen in the Worldlord's company).
Christian (Second Space Reformation), argues gently with Emlyn over the various Sects that have developed since the Pelted left Earth.
Is now the Emperor's Counselor (her formally granted Chatcaavan title).[3]
Quotes
- "Because whether we believe in God or not, He exists. And the only thing a lack of religion does is leave you unprepared for His arrival when He shows up in your life. Usually with a hammer the size of a supernova to use on your head."[5]
- "Then the Chatcaava will have made their last mistake. Because once they kill us, we’re beyond their reach, and they can never take our freedom from us again."[6]
- "What he did to you can't be defended. And it's not my place to fight his battles for him. Or yours for you."[7]
- "I'm a ruthless killer of disease and a warrior against shock and injury, and there are times I fight Death directly. When I win... it's very good. Yes. I live for that fight. I have to, or I wouldn't be what I am." [3]
Trivia
- calls the Emperor 'arii' and 'my brother'
- likes to wear Asian-themed textiles
- plucks at her lower lip when thinking
- speaks Chatcaavan with an Apex-East "provincial" accent (it reminds the Worldlord of home), but when she first arrives at the palace her understanding of written Chatcaavan is very poor[4]
References
- ↑ Only the Open, Chapter 1
- ↑ Only the Open, Chapter 14
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Major Pieces, "Deserving," Chapter 2
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Major Pieces, "Deserving," Chapter 3
- ↑ Only the Open, Chapter 9
- ↑ Only the Open, Chapter 11
- ↑ From Ruins, Chapter 7