Art by StrawHatPyro (my goat).
Kiriko
Let the Kitsune guide you! | I draw the lovers. Is something tempting you? | Kira-kira beam! | Draw stength from nature. | The breeze brings relief. | So... I might sometimes pop out of thin air right next to you. Do not shoot me. | I licked my wounds. Let's go. | Can't change the world by following all the rules. | Aw, I feel all warm inside.
Juno
Welcome to orbit. | Beach day? That is too much water for me. | You mean a chicken fried this rice? | Apartment complex? Well it does sound pretty complicated. | Ah! You have invaded my heart! | Oh moons! Not again. | Come on, everyone! | Maximum velocity! | Terrans speak so many different languages. I have decided to learn them all! | I am done for! No, wait... I am still here.
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Kiriko's background is a beautiful study in contrast. Raised in Kanezaka, she was trained by two of the most influential figures in her life: her mother, Asa, a master swordsman who also trained Genji and Hanzo Shimada, and her grandmother, who taught her the spiritual ways of the Kitsune fox spirit. This upbringing granted Kiriko a lethal proficiency with blades alongside a profound connection to the supernatural. For years, the Shimada clan maintained order in the region, but their eventual downfall left a power vacuum quickly filled by the ruthless Hashimoto clan. The Hashimoto terrorized Kanezaka, demanding extortion money and taking Kiriko's father hostage to force him to forge weapons. Refusing to watch her home crumble, Kiriko formed the "Yōkai"—a group of young, tech-savvy rebels dedicated to disrupting Hashimoto operations through targeted guerrilla tactics. Kiriko acts as the bridge between old-world tradition and new-world rebellion, fighting not for global politics, but for the safety of her community. (AI Generated Text)
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Juno's story begins not on Earth, but in the harsh, crimson deserts of Mars. She was born and raised on
the Lucis Colony, a research outpost established by Lucis Interstellar. The project aimed to terraform
Mars and find sustainable alternatives for humanity's survival. Juno's parents were lead scientists on
this mission, dedicating their lives to making the Red Planet habitable. Her mother, Dr. Jiayi Space, was
a brilliant engineer, and her father was an expert in atmospheric sciences.
Growing up as the first generation born on Mars, Juno's childhood was vastly different from anyone on Earth.
Her world was one of airtight seals, sterile corridors, and the constant hum of life-support systems. Despite
the isolation, she possessed a naturally cheerful, deeply empathetic, and curious disposition. Her parents
trained her rigorously in aerospace engineering, pilot mechanics, and medical technology, preparing her to one
day inherit the mantle of Martian colonization. (AI Generated Text)