Verin

Broken Mirrors

Second oldest of the vices, Verin typically acts as a father figure to the younger member of their group, as well as those in the under Seraphina.

## Appearance

Verin's skin is a light green, with darker coloured scales dotting his abdomen all the way down to his tail. His hair, often worn in a loose pony tail or braided, is a faded gold hue, stray strands curling slightly at the ends.

## Personality

Despite his overconfident and somewhat narcissistic attitude, Verin often displays a more mature and quiet side, especially when dealing with younger gods and deities. He is sympathetic to the pain and worries of others, lending an ear to anyone with a heavy weight on their shoulders, always encouraging others and offering advice where he can. At times it seems his dramatic side overshadows the more gentle part of him, such as the time he and Helana went along with Noelle's plan to corner Baybrook in the void, in an attempt to get him to face his inner battle head on. During the planning and execution Verin stated multiple to an anxious Helana that "It (in reference to the rather sadistic plan) would be worth it in the end" if Baybrook was able to achieve some level of peace.

On rare occasions, Verin has shown a much darker side, speaking in a rougher, lower tone when addressing Hop's history of rule breaking and compulsive acts of violence. It was revealed by Essabridge that Verin is much stricter about their "Child Safety" policies than even she, eluding to it being connected with his earlier life as a god.

## Relationships

### Essabridge

Having known each other the longest, Verin and Essabridge both act as parental figures to the younger members, and get along very well. He has confidence in her abilities as leader, seeking Essabridge's guidance during unwonted moments of self doubt.

### Zachara

Supporting Essabridge's offer to let Zachara join, Verin welcomed the new member with large, open arms, even going so far as to taking Gillvert as his new counterpart to make room for Zachara's childhood friend, Cierra, to allow the two to work together so that they could both better adapt to their new powers and responsibilities together. Despite their constant bickering, his love of poking fun, and her status as a much younger god, Verin has shown on multiple occasions to greatly respect Zachara; both as Essabridge's second in command, and as a friend.

### Hopal

Given the other's love of seclusion, Verin doesn't often speak to, or spend time with him, however Hop is one of few people he does not hold in high regard. Often avoiding mentioning the other by name and often appearing distant and cold when faced with the other. Despite their differences though, Verin acknowledges Hop's positive traits, and his ability to do good, rare as it might be.

### Baybrook

Having known him as a child, Verin tries his best to act as a father figure to Brook, giving guidance when possible and protection when necessary. Verin now worries his (and Null's) use of memory blockers had done more harm than good to the younger deity's psyche, Brook having become reliant on the lack of memory to cope with his past instead of seeking to actually work through his trauma. Verin has begun making attempts to rectify his past mistakes by seeking more conventional methods of therapy, though his first attempt was far from orthodox, using the void's psychological effects to force Baybrook to confront his mental barriers. Despite the questionable morality behind that plan, Brook and Verin's relationship did not take much of a toll, the other understanding the worry and care behind his actions.

### Gillvert

Initially just acquaintances, the two became counterparts at Gillvert's request, giving up his position to Cierra so that she could work alongside her childhood friend, Verin going along with it unfazed. After beginning to work together, they became better friends, Verin respecting Gillvert's self-proclaimed "final act of mercy". They are similar in their nonchalant attitudes, both holding a great pride in themselves and those around them, though Gillvert tends to be less loud and upfront about his over-confidence .

### Cierra

When she first ascended into godhood, Cierra was assigned to be Verin's counterpart, however he agreed to let Gillvert switch with her without argument. When asked by her why he did not hesitate in his decision, Verin stated he thought it would help her and Zachara adjust better to their new lives if they were to work together, Cierra responding that they would have been a good team as well. Both act as mediators for their respective groups, and get along well, leading support to Cierra's prediction.