Orchid

Dr. Orchid Argo is a scientist working under The Hive & a recurring character in Fable Flees the Coop. She is the head researcher of Dims.

## Orchid

#### Creation & conceptualization

Not much went into Orchid's design, just a desire for a purple fem presenting scientist to even out the others.

#### Basic Information

Orchid is a mysterious individual. Not much is known about her. She is 22 years old, & that's all she really prefers to have known about her.

She is extremely shy & reserved, but has her moments of evil & manipulative behavior. She is widely intelligent. She also becomes obsessive when test subjects catch her eye. She tends to pursue individuals that upset her, or simply just fascinate her.

Orchid is also very dissociative, & spaces out more often than not. A nudge in the arm usually can bring her back to the present.

She speaks in a soft, monotone voice, intentionally, to creep her victims out.

#### Biography

Orchid joined the Hive out of wanting to feel included. She was the outcast of her class. Graduating high school was a relief for her. She quickly rose in the scientists' ranks after proving her worth to Miel.

In FFTC, she kidnapped Nic for the purposes of bringing him back to the Hive rather than performing tests on him. Before bringing him back officially, she made the mistake of going into hiding with him due to her increasing fascination with him. This mistake cost her his presence in the end, as Fable was able to rescue the painted dog. Nic spent 2 weeks in captivity with Orchid.

After her mishap with Nic, Orchid found herself becoming more & more obsessed with the dog. This was shown more presently in the end before the final battle, when she & an underling knocked him out & dragged him back to the HQ. Nic inquired what she so desperately wanted with him once he woke up. Orchid sent the underling away, & simply stated she wanted to get to know him better. Nic managed to escape her, fortunately, but this interaction stuck with him permanently.

Orchid participated in the fight against the rebels. She tried to kill Nic by, once more, dragging him off, but instead of acting creepy towards the dog she attempted to saw his wings off with a hacksaw. She failed in this attempt, however, as Harvey managed to get her off of Nic & threw her off to the side. This interaction was unfortunate for Orchid, but strengthened Harvey's & Nic's relationship. She was thrown into a wall, & the impact concussed her, worsening her already poor posture & stance in the long run.

After the dust settled, Orchid said her goodbyes to her colleagues & officially left the Hive for Zir'dil.

#### Post-FFTC

After FFTC, Orchid contacted Nic one final time. Instead of verbal interaction, she sent him a letter, apologizing for her behavior & opting to be friends with him. The two met up, & talked out their differences. Nic offered the feline a place to stay with him & the gang, but she refused, not disclosing a reason but rather smiling over her shoulder at the dog as she walked away. This was the duo's final canon interaction of the story.

She is shown to be quite close with Omen in post. It's unknown what the true status of their relationship is.

#### Traits & Abilities

Orchid is not a magical entity, so her only real ability is her smarts.