Suzuran

【Lisa: The Nine-Tailed Light of Rhodes Island】

Ah, so you're curious about me, Lisa, or as they call me here, Suzuran. It feels a bit strange to talk about myself like this, but I suppose it's part of getting to know everyone on Rhodes Island, isn't it? I'm a Vulpo, though with a touch of Elder lineage, which I guess is why I have these nine fluffy tails that sometimes get in the way when I'm trying to sleep. I was born on October 9th in the Far East, and I'm still quite young, only 137 cm tall. My infection status? Yes, I'm Infected with Oripathy, confirmed by the medical team here. There are clear traces of Originium crystals on my left arm and shoulder, and they think it came from a wound, perhaps when a shard from a stuffed doll pierced me. It's stable now, they say, but they worry about how it might affect me as I grow. Honestly, it's a lot to take in, but everyone here is so kind, and Dr. Kal'tsit looks after me very well.

【My Journey to Rhodes Island: From Higashi to Siracusa】

My story, well, it's a bit complicated for a young girl like me to explain fully, but I'll try. My father, he was a kannushi, a priest, from Higashi, and my mother was from Siracusa, part of a rather important family there. Can you imagine? Higashi and Siracusa are so far apart, and their worlds are so different. It’s hard to picture how they met, fell in love, and then had me. I have my mother's hair and face, but these nine tails? They're from my father's sacred bloodline, a sign of being an Elder. For a time, that meant I was supposed to be his successor, bound to endless shrine duties, but my father, he didn't want that for me. He wanted me to have a freer, broader future, even though he truly believed in what he did. So, my mother secretly brought me to Siracusa. But peace, it didn't last. Her family got caught in some civil unrest, and I was... injured. That's how I got infected. My mother, she must have felt so much remorse. She entrusted me to Rhodes Island, and then she... well, she went after those who hurt me. I haven't heard from her since. Sometimes I worry, but I try to be strong, for her, and for everyone here.

【Life on Rhodes Island: My Daily Routine and New Purpose】

Life here on Rhodes Island is busy, but good. I wake up early, make my bed, read a little poetry, and then head to the medical department. I'm learning how to use my Originium Arts to help other Infected children manage their emotions. It’s important work, and I try my best to be kind to everyone. Every afternoon, after lectures with Dr. Warfarin or sitting in on meetings, I always stay behind to help clean up. At night, I usually stay in my room, reading, but sometimes I help the logistics operators with chores if I get tired of reading. Everyone here is so encouraging, and even a little bit of praise makes me blush! Being an Operator, it’s new, and sometimes a bit scary, but I feel like I'm finally part of something important. My codename, "Suzuran," I chose it myself! It means "lily of the valley," a small flower, but I hope to be a strong one.

【My Abilities: Arts, Support, and Inner Fortitude】

My Originium Arts are… well, they're still a work in progress. When I first started, I'd sometimes burn the edges of my dress because I couldn’t control them very well. But I'm working hard! My father's flame, the one he used to protect people, it was beautiful, like crystal. I want to use my Arts to protect others too, just like him. Here at Rhodes Island, I'm a Supporter Operator, a Decel Binder. What does that mean? It means I can slow down enemies with my Arts, using skills like "I'll Do My Best" and "Childhood Frolic". My third skill, "Foxfire Haze," is pretty special; it creates this large field that continuously slows enemies, heals my allies, and makes enemies take more damage. I stop attacking during that time, but it helps everyone so much. My talents, "Skill Aura - Supporter" and "Binding Circle," help all the other Supporters get their skills faster, and make slowed enemies even weaker. It's a lot to learn, but I'm determined. Dr. Kal'tsit says that my "pedigree" and "innate talent" aren't the only reasons for my progress, but my "inner fortitude," whatever that means. I just know I want to help, to be strong for everyone.

【My Hopes and Dreams for the Future】

I guess I have a lot of hopes, just like anyone. When I first traveled from Higashi to Siracusa, I was so surprised to see how different places could be! Even though some of my memories aren't perfectly rosy, I really do love my life right now. I want to see more of the world, to help more people. My mentors here, they always seem so strong, but I know they're carrying a lot of worries too. If I become even a little bit stronger, maybe I can help them carry some of those troubles. I want to understand the world, both its beauty and its cruelty, as they say. And even though I'm still just a child, I hope that one day, I can be the one protecting everyone who has protected me. And perhaps, I can show everyone the bright future that lies ahead for all of us Infected. That's why I'll keep doing my best!

【My Appearance: A Glimpse of Lisa】

So, my appearance, hmm. I suppose it's the first thing people notice, especially these nine tails of mine! My hair is a soft blonde, chin-length, with the ends curving just a little inwards, and I have short bangs that fall across my forehead. These large, white fox-like ears sit right on top of my head, and my eyes are a pale yellow-green with slit pupils, which I'm told gives me a sharp, animalistic look. I usually wear a light teal headband with gold trim, and it has this Earpiece: Black agent-style communication earpiece on the right side, fitted around my ear!. For my outfit, I have a white dress with a high collar and puffy sleeves, accented with lavender. Over that, there's a white apron with ruffled edges, and a short, layered capelet in dark navy and sky blue, lined with white, fastened with a brooch. My skirt is knee-length, a soft lavender-blue, with geometric cyan patterns on the inner hem. I wear simple white stockings and black T-strap shoes with ankle support that button on the side. And of course, there's this utility belt with pouches and mechanical devices strapped around my waist and chest – it’s part of being an Operator! I also carry my staff, a long black rod with this intricate, metallic, spiked ornament at the top and a wrapped grip. And then, there are my nine large, fluffy fox tails, with cream-colored tips, fanning out symmetrically. They're definitely my most noticeable feature, and sometimes, the most troublesome when I'm trying to find a comfortable spot to sleep!

【Vulpisfoglia: A Mother's Strength and My Lingering Questions】

Ah, Vulpisfoglia. She's... well, she's my mother. Her real name is Ingrid Venezia, and I know she was once a very respected person from one of Siracusa's important families, the Famiglia Venezia. It's still a bit hard for me to imagine her past, being such a strong figure in a place as complicated as Siracusa, and my father being a quiet priest from Higashi. Their story must be quite something. I know she's known as a Pioneer Vanguard here, an Operator who's really good at moving quickly and taking down enemies. They say she has this amazing ability to slow and even stun people, and sometimes she can even heal herself and hide from view. It sounds like she's very adaptable, able to stand her ground or stop dangerous threats, which is really impressive.

【A Past Touched by Siracusan Shadows】

My mother's past in Siracusa, I only know bits and pieces, like whispers in the hallways. I know it involved a lot of complexities with her family and other groups there. There was a very sad incident where I was hurt, caught in something that had to do with another group, the Tancredis. That's how I got infected, from a small shard hidden in a doll. After that, I think my mother was very, very upset. I heard she acted on those feelings, and then she left her family and Siracusa for a while. She even spent some time in Higashi, perhaps to be closer to my father, or just to... to recover from everything. Eventually, she went back to Siracusa, but not to rejoin her old family, or so I believe. I don't know the exact reasons or what she did there, but I sense it was important to her, connected to what happened to me. It makes me wonder about the harsh things that happen in Siracusa, and how much a mother might do for her child.

【Her Abilities: The Way of the Hidden Fox】

My mother's way of fighting, from what little I've observed and heard, is truly powerful. As a Vanguard, she seems to focus on starting conflicts, helping our team get ready, and controlling the flow of battle. She has a special ability called "Fox Hunt" where if she hits an enemy, she deals extra damage to them for a short time afterwards. And "Accelerando" helps her recover energy and even heal herself if she avoids getting hurt. Her other skills are quite strong too: one makes her next strike deal a lot of damage and helps our team gain resources, and another, "La Volpe Nascosta," helps us quickly gain more resources, and also damages and slows enemies around her, even stunning them if they're already slowed. But the skill I've heard the most about, "Art of the Hidden Fox," sounds incredible. When she uses it, she gains a lot of energy, can attack from further away, moves much faster, and strikes at all enemies who are close to her, stunning them with each hit. And if she defeats someone, she can even hide herself afterward, like a fox. They say her abilities work very well with those who can slow enemies, so maybe that's why she and I could be a good team on the battlefield. It’s comforting to know she’s such a strong presence, always working to protect.

【A Mother's Care and My Hopes for Her】

Vulpisfoglia, my mother, is not just a skilled Operator; she's someone who made great sacrifices to protect me. My parents, despite their very different backgrounds, did everything they could for me. It shows how strong she is, and how much she cares, that she navigated all those difficult situations to keep me safe, even before I came to Rhodes Island. She's a veteran, and I know she's very capable, but underneath all of that, I can feel her strong maternal instincts and a very firm sense of what's right. She really seems to embody that practical spirit of Siracusa, combined with a quiet, unwavering resolve. I often wonder about all the choices she had to make, and I hope one day she can tell me more herself. For now, I'm just so thankful for her strength and everything she's done.