Tonia

Tonia is the cat of Dr. Desmond Wales. She serves as the main supporting character for protagonist Dr. Desmond Wales during the events of In Sound Mind. Throughout several moments in the plot, she directly aids Desmond, keeping him sane, on-track, and motivated.
== Backstory ==
Tonia was found by Dr. Desmond Wales several years before the story of In Sound Mind took place. Desmond found an instant charm in the kitten, and raised her as his only pet, to adulthood.
Tonia often served as emotional relief and unconditional company for the psychiatrist, who felt immense psychological stress from the difficulties of his work. Tonia was described by Desmond as an intelligent, playful, 'angelic' and even all-knowing cat- one he treated as well as he could for the time he owned her.
Tragically, as Desmond's patients began dying or falling ill one after the other, Desmond's care of Tonia faltered when his girlfriend Magdalena left him due to his emotional unavailability. This lapse in awareness from Desmond could be the reason why he did not re-consider his purchase of a lily plant, a house-plant notoriously toxic to felines.
Due to Desmond's mistake, Tonia ingested the flowers of the plant, and ultimately passed away, leaving the distraught Desmond without a companion, and with faltering hope.
It is likely that Tonia's death led to the mounting of Desmond's inherent paranoia and guilt, emotions that plunged him into the self-doubt and depression that was only heightened by Agent Rainbow's effects.
== Appearances ==
After the amnesia-stricken Desmond reaches his office, he sees Tonia in her usual place, the only living being connecting his entrapment in the psychological world to his actual life. Tonia speaks words of encouragement to the doctor, and suggests he pursue his mission of solving why his Patients are dying. 
Tonia is present before the playing of each cassette tape, and disappears when Desmond presses play. She re-appears upon Desmond's return to his office, and can be seen outside the office at certain moments within the story, such as when Agent Rainbow cuts the power to the elevator.
Tonia seems to enjoy the playing of vinyl records in Desmond's office, and will sing a part of the lyrics following the songs ending, furthermore reflecting upon the patients she once sat by, listening to their struggles. 
Tonia can be heard directly within Desmond's mind during his exploration of Icarus Point, when the doctor finds the crash site of the USS Thanatos- the source of Milton Haven's contamination via Agent Rainbow.
Lastly, Tonia requests Desmond meet her at the roof of the apartment building after the final encounter with Agent Rainbow, where she consoles and encourages Desmond for the final time, before disappearing forever. Desmond, grieving her loss, swears he will help the people of Milton Haven, and defeat Agent Rainbow for good with the aid of Lucas Cole. 
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