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The eldest daughter of Lachlan and Ute, older sister of Raziel; Arista's younger paternal half-sister; archduchess of Mirus, heir to the throne of the empress.
[Near tears, perhaps a defeated sob. This is something she never wanted to admit aloud.] “I don’t know why mother bothers. I’m not aggressive, I’m not driven like she is, and I can’t bring myself to think the way she does about dominance and individuality. Once I become empress, I will not adopt her vices. I will lead by my own principles.”
[Thoughtful, yet serious.] "No, we won't do that. Let's think about it this way: yes, this is essentially confirmation that father had...uh, well, louche complicity with a Lamia. B-but don't think crudely! That means Arista's our sister through father, our kin, and we can't abandon our kin; it's dishonorable and demoralizing. [To said Arista, kindly.] You've made it very clear in the past few weeks that you pose no threat to us, you have a very good heart. Raziel and I will keep your secret, you needn't worry. To be honest, I don't care who or what you are, I'm glad we're sisters. You have our full and honest support."
[Angry.] "No, no! I won't listen to you, you aren't in charge! I don't prefer pulling my rank into an argument, but I am your archduchess and - therefore - your future ruler, so when my parents are not present, you are to take orders from me. I only have one order and you shall abide by it: you will /not/, I repeat, /not/ call the soldiers into the field. Not yet. Head of the council or not, I will have you waterboarded if you pull shit like this again."
One of the head soldiers in M'Jaal's army.
"Okay, okay! Keep it to a dull roar. One, two, three, eyes on me. [Addressing] Freaks and geeks! [Someone whoops in the crowd.] This isn't a roll call, but thank you for being enthusiastic. [Addressing again.] Freaks and geeks! Some of you are only a few months shy of official enrollment, and I - frankly - could not be prouder of your progress. Some of you have overcome hurdles and have truly proven yourselves, and for that, I admire and wholeheartedly respect you."
[Firmly.] "I love my apprentices as if they were my own children, you know that. Their troubles are my troubles, and in all honestly, Cyprian, I think you should take your own rearing methods into consideration. There's a fine line between fear and respect, and your charges fear you. I am happy to work alongside you, so please don't think that I am turning on you, but even my own charges are beginning to grow more weary of you."