Annelise A. Medina

## Backstory

### Early Life

Annelise was born to Theseus and Alyiah Medina, along with her twin brother, Matthew. Their parents were cousins, but they were also Suzuki Assassins, meaning that Annelise and her brother were destined to follow in their footsteps. Annelise never got along with her brother, their fighting escalating to the point of driving their parents apart, Theseus taking Matthew and Alyiah taking Annelise.

Annelise had difficulty making friends as a child, often staying alone, training. Over time, her constant training drove her into believing (most) of the ideals of the Suzuki Clan, deeming them as justified. She officially joined the clan at 13 years old.

### Arranged Marriage

Into her teenage years, Annelise gained a reputation of having an 'empty' personality. She was always seen alone, usually training. This did not, however, stop the clan from attempting to marry Annelise off at 15 despite her growing adept in combat. Upon meeting the man she was to marry, she stabbed him the hand to make a point to not touch her. A couple of days later, the man attacked Annelise, only to be killed. She cut off his hand and gave it to Hana, insisting to remain unmarried.

### Meeting Riku Suzuki

At 18, Annelise met a man named Riku Suzuki while she was training. Her first instinct was to attack him, Riku being able to fight back with ease. Impressed, Annelise trained with Riku regularly, over time forming a bond with him. Eventually beginning to fall in love with him, Annelise panicked, unsure of what to do. She began avoiding him out of fear of her unfamiliar emotions and being perceived as 'weak'. Riku would find her outside of the clan base one day, having suspected something off about her. Annelise denied anything being wrong, before accidentally confessing her love for him. Riku took it well, telling her it was okay and that he had feelings for her too.

They began dating not long after, much to Hana's disapproval. She threatened arranging Annelise into another marriage as she attempted to 3 - 4 years before, Annelise simply threatening to kill off whoever she was to be married with, just as she did last time. Riku was disowned by Hana, and unknown to her or Annelise, he defected to the Suzuki Insurgency.

### Riku's Disappearance

When Annelise was 23, Riku disappeared, having run away from the Suzuki Clan. He left her a note and a heart-shaped pendant. Annelise, though unsure how to react or what to do, kept the pendant, eventually able to give it healing properties.

Some 5 years later, Riku was found and brought back into the Suzuki Clan, being forced to rejoin...

## Personality

Few remember Annelise before she lost her emotions. In her childhood, she was said to have had a 'daring' and almost carefree personality. Many, however, thought Annelise was crazy due to her enthusiasm toward joining the Suzuki Clan. That, as well as her general detachment from others.

Annelise was confident that she would be able to handle the pressures of being a Suzuki Assassin, however she would ultimately be proven wrong. To cope, Annelise shut away her emotions, worsening her detachment issues. Contrary to the beliefs of those that know her, Annelise is capable of love, and even lust but should she experience these feelings, she would be quick to try get rid of them and avoid any intimacy. She never openly expressed such feelings. Few have seen Annelise smile, even fewer ever seeing her laugh (as very few 'real life' situations ever make her laugh).

Annelise is very loyal to the Suzuki Clan, not questioning their needs or wants as long as she can work alone. She also has a habit of speaking in a very monotone voice, and often looks down on other people. She is rather apathetic, and has little to no care of others or their needs. Despite being labelled 'emotionless', she can feel emotion, though it is usually hidden, if not delayed.

## Appearance

Annelise is a tall woman of an athletic-muscular build. She has long, straight black hair down to her hips with silver tips, which she wears out or tied back. Her right eye is brown, but her left eye is a pale grey (which glows blue when she's using her magic, or when she's showing a significant amount of emotion). Due to her lacking emotion, she more often than not has an 'empty' look in her eyes, matching her semi-permanently blank expression. Annelise has olive tanned skin, and notably wide shoulders, giving her an 'inverted triangle' figure. Annelise also is quite muscular, due to her frequent training and partaking in missions.

Typically she wears a black and blue Suzuki Clan kimono, not dissimilar in fashion to that of Naomi, albeit cleaner and better maintained.

## Relationships

* Theseus Medina - Father (deceased)
* Aliyah Medina - Mother (deceased)
	+ Matthew J. Medina - Twin Brother (missing)
* Rianna B. Beckett - Former mentor
* Riku J. Suzuki - Ex-boyfriend
* Naomi S. J. Moisson - Cousin and 'rival'
* Lilian D. Meyer - Former acquaintance