Anastasia Reyka

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## Description

Anastasia Reyka is currently employed by LSPD as a Cadet.

## Background

The Reyka Family originated in Paris, France. Anastasia grew up quite comfortably as her father was a spy for the government and her mother was a commissioned officer (Russian linguist) for the military. The family moved over to Switzerland as part of a witness protection program when her father was caught by the Russian government while executing a mission. He was on Russian territory for 3 months before he was caught and sentenced to death. Luckily, his comrades saved his life as they ambushed local authorities, lowered a chopper to pick him up and flew him back to safety.

Anastasia and her brother were too young to understand the harm her family was put in. Upon their arrival to Switzerland, the families identity completely changed—from names, to birthdates, to history. Anastasia Reyka was now known as Mercédes Collins, and her brother was given the name Enzo Collins. The French government did this to allow the siblings to continue a “somewhat” normal teenage life; and they did! Anastasia went on to attend the international school of Switzerland which allowed her to graduated at the top of her class with certifications in medics and law enforcement. She later went on to college back in France to further her studies in Law Enforcement. Her brother trailed closely with her studies as he valued the same career. Anastasia was extremely interested in her parents background and thought about joining the French military to gain revenge on Russia for what they had done to her family... although, she had never openly discussed this with anyone for a while. (She held a grudge for having to uproot her life and change her identity).

While in college, Anastasia made sure to upkeep her grades and keep an active social life. She still identified under her fake name, but one day came across old friends she used to be very close with. One of them was Gabriel Lucien—an old crush she had while in middle school. The two used to go to the cafe after class to eat macaroons, do homework and talk about their day. Knowing she shouldn’t get involved due to the families safety, she stayed away. Time went on and Gabriel became quite aware of Mercédes’ similar voice, looks, and personality.

She couldn’t take the feelings anymore and finally told Gabriel the truth. Gabriel was so relieved that his childhood best friend was alive, well, and healthy—and decided to ask her to be his girlfriend. Not knowing any better, Mercédes decided to accept and hoped for a long happy relationship. Time went on and things changed about Gabriel. He wasn’t the caring, or trustworthy boy she knew. Gabriel was abusive, forced her to do drugs with him, and overall threatened to blackmail her family to the Russian authorities if she didn’t do what he said. After a year of the negativity, Anastasia broke down to her family and told them everything. Her father up-channeled this information to the French government which lead to the capture of Gabriel and his family. It turns out, Gabriel’s family was Russian and were spying on Ana’s father for decades—which is why they had him become close with Ana at a young age (to help capture her father). The family was at a loss when Ana’s father escaped alive as an enemy prisoner and faced many consequences.

She joined her family back in Switzerland after graduation and had a huge talk about what she wanted out of life. Her father loved her motivation to be successful but did not want her to get hurt again. Her mother, on the other hand, encouraged Anastasia to travel and accomplish her dreams no matter what. This is the push Ana needed to step on the plane to America, where she hopes to continue her journey in being a first responder or maybe even joining the military. No matter what she did or where she ended up, she only hoped her brother would be by her side - and he was. They traveled to California and practiced medical/law enforcement for about a year together. Wanting to expand on their dreams, they decided it was time for another move and a new town to grow in. Anastasia left the city she once grew to become a Commander in for the law enforcement agency, and started fresh.

## Notes

Excessive donut eater (ALWAYS keeps that thing on her), possesses her infamous "donut and tazey" combo.