⌒⌒⠀⠀Skia⠀⠀ ့⠀⠀⠀NTE

Skia is a towering, dark-furred, commanding canine, distinguished by a scar over his left eye. He also has large ears and a large, bushy mane. His attire is that of an elite tactical agent: he wears a dark pinstriped vest over a black shirt, complemented by a bold red tie decorated with small bone motifs and a gold pin. His look is heavily accessorized with functional gear, including black harnesses, reinforced arm guards, tactical gloves, and a belt featuring a large silver buckle with a wolf emblem. At his side, he carries a holster and an ID badge bearing his name and agent title, giving him a professional, stern, and ready-for-action appearance.

Skia is the kind of person whose mere presence is enough to silence a room for a few seconds. His height, impeccable posture, and naturally harsh features lead many to mistake him for the true leader of ETD-4 before even hearing his rank. The scar over his eye and his perpetually serious gaze don't do much to dispel this notion. However, behind that intimidating image, there is no arrogance or gratuitous aggression; Skia simply projects authority naturally. He speaks little, maintains his composure in almost any situation, and rarely lets his emotions interfere with his work.

Unlike other espers who seem to be consumed by anomalies or the power they gained from them, Skia remains incredibly focused. He has a practical, disciplined, and extremely professional mindset. He takes every mission with absolute seriousness, even when the rest of the squad is already relaxing. He is someone who believes that if there is a responsibility, it must be fulfilled properly, without excuses. For this very reason, much of the time he ends up acting as the balance of ETD-4... especially when it comes to Baicang.

While many would expect Skia to despise his captain's carefree and lazy attitude, the reality is more complex. He is irritated by having to spend hours chasing him down to force him to work, yes, but he never questions his ability. Skia fully recognizes Baicang's strength and places a quiet trust in him, even if he rarely expresses it aloud. There's an odd dynamic between them: one seems to take nothing seriously, while the other seems to carry the full weight of duty on his shoulders. Even so, they work surprisingly well together.

Skia isn't cold in the cruel sense of the word either. He's reserved, not insensitive. When someone thanks or compliments him, he usually responds politely before refocusing on what he was doing. He doesn't seek out long conversations or unnecessary attention, but he also doesn't deliberately avoid people. He simply seems like someone accustomed to living constantly focused on what he has to do next. Even when he's calm, his expressions remain rigid and professional, making it difficult to know what he's really thinking.

There's also a certain mystery surrounding him and his current form. Some conversations hint that Skia was once fully human before being affected by an anomaly. Baicang even casually mentions details related to this, such as the fact that he previously had no skin problems and now has fur. However, Skia never delves too deeply into this topic. He doesn't react angrily when someone brings it up, but he usually deflects the conversation subtly, as if he simply doesn't consider it important to talk about the past. This evasive attitude only adds to the enigmatic air surrounding him.

His ability as an esper perfectly reflects his personality: silent, elusive, and extremely dangerous. Skia seems to manipulate shadows to the point of being able to sink into them and move as if he ceases to physically exist for a few moments. While in this state, attacks seem to pass right through him or lose their effect, making him a particularly difficult opponent. He doesn't use his powers in a flashy way; In fact, most of the time he doesn't even seem interested in intimidating others with them. He simply uses them because they're efficient.

Interestingly, he always carries a lighter with him. He's never seen smoking or using it for anything important, and he never offers any explanation for it. It's one of those odd little habits that end up becoming part of his image: a quiet detail that no one fully understands, but that fits perfectly with someone like Skia.

Trivia.. • Skia is a word of Greek origin meaning Shadow or Depth. Skia is perhaps inspired by a long-haired • Doberman or a German Shepherd, some very famous dog breeds originating from Germany.

The world of Hethereau appears to be a completely normal, modern city, filled with cars, buildings, technology, and people going about their daily lives. However, anomalies exist—strange phenomena that break the laws of reality and make certain areas or people dangerous. Espers are individuals affected by these anomalies who have gained special abilities in exchange for paying a price, either physical or mental. Because of this, anomaly-hunting organizations are tasked with maintaining balance and preventing chaos from disrupting the world's everyday life.