In Transit
AlviTess for Alecto McAlpine
The split-protagonist of In Transit, Alecto is a member of the military aboard Eurus, known as a Sentinel. Trained until adulthood, and then cryogenically frozen, Sentinels are only awoken hundreds of years later, where no traces of their loved ones remain, ensuring a one-hundred-percent dedication to the ship. Alecto is a straight-lined young woman, very dedicated to her job, occasionally coming across as a bit too eager to please. Alecto seems almost robotic, both in her mannerisms, and also in her interests; she doesn’t seem to have any need for joy or friendships. It’s only when she’s exposed to the broader horizons of Eurus that she begins to realise that she can be a person first, and a Sentinel second.
Looking for a calm, cool and almost robotic voice, but can convey a wide variety of emotions.
(Eager) Alecto McAlpine. You’ll see there, my credentials are exemplary. Commander Carmondy - that was the Commander at the time - recommended me for the programme. Two years earlier than usual, as well. I’m sorry - is that boastful? I haven’t spoken to anyone in a while.
I’m afraid I can’t join you. (Beat) Oh, well, I’m not sure. It’s not necessary, is it? (Beat) I suppose you’re right. I’ve never quite had fun before.
I think it’s rather imperative you let me in. (Beat) Well, if you won’t, I will simply stand here until you grow so tired by my presence that you have to give in. (Pleasantly) I’ve found it’s worked on many occasions.
