Callan

*“You know, you're a real fucking pain in my ass.”*

**Callan** is one of the Ancient Evils formerly trapped inside the World Between Worlds. Him and the rest of the Ancient Evils escaped once Cain and Merlin created a machine to get Erebus out of the World Between Worlds.

## Personality

Callan seems to take nothing seriously, and almost always has a playful grin on his face. He acts impulsively most of the time, and his plans are normally reckless. He is very flirtatious, as seen in the way he behaves around Mila.

Beneath his flippant attitude, Callan is a broken man who despises both humans and other Ancient Evils, but hates himself more than either. Callan's flirtatiousness comes from his completely solid belief that nobody can ever fall in love with him.

He is very protective of Mila. While he once said that he sees Mila as a daughter, as Mila matured with Callan looking after her, Aga'hna sees it more as a brother-sister relationship. He still looks after and worries about Mila throughout the story, although she is already old enough to do things on her own. There are times when he does not mention where he is going or the condition of his health to Mila so as not to worry her. Mila especially gets mad when he does this; calling him Mister One-man-show.

## Relationships

### Ancient Evils:

#### Mila

Mila and Callan have an extremely close relationship. They have known each other for many, many years. When she was young, Callan constantly looked after Mila and worried about her, and Callan still does to this day. Callan seems to have a soft spot for Mila compared to how he treats most other people.

He tries to keep her away from dangerous situations, as well as keeping "dark" information away from her. However, he soon realizes that Mila isn't a little girl anymore and can take care of herself.

They exchange banter constantly. Mila is able to instantly tell when Callan is pretending to be drunk, while Callan is able to ask Mila a question that defines her ("who are you?"). They both purposefully act carefree and ridiculous normally, but they are both very disturbed and insecure beneath. These similarities seem to help them get along and understand each other.

He is exceptionally upset by his growing attraction to her, and truly believes that Mila could never fall for a person like him.

## Trivia

* According to its Irish origin, the meaning of Callan is 'battle' and 'rock'. The Scottish and Gaelic form of the name is Cailean, whereas its Irish variant is the name Callathian. Also of German origin, Callan means 'chatter'. Whereas, in Gaelic, the name means 'powerful in battle'.
* According to the creator, Callan's dislikes are as follows: Humans, Ancient evils, Primordial beings, Himself. His likes are as follows: Mila, sword fighting.

## Quotes

* *“...It doesn't matter. You don't need to trust me. Just use me. After all... I'm trying to do the same to you.”*
* (To Mila) *"So... well... Mila... for a little while... let me be... a good-for-nothing, just like this.''*
* (To Mila) *"Before I knew it, you turned into a really strong woman.''*
* *"So throw away those useless emotions, I'll show you how to use everything and everyone available."*
* *"Let me give you a word of advice. A loyalty that holds fast will become a blade, and will pierce someday those you hold dear. So open your eyes wide. That is, if you... don't want to end up like me..."*
* (To Mila) *"Mila. You've got three alternatives. First. If time continues to pass... the darkness of the incuse will also devour you. Second. If you keep looking for the truth... there may be a way to save yourself. And third. If you find the answer to THAT question, perhaps I... Remember this, Mila... **That which ultimately remains... may not be hope**."*
* (To Mila, repeatedly) *"Who are you?"*