Tryska Arassi

**Tryska Arassi** is a Felisian FTL Communicator working with the Ravagers. Timid and fearful, she serves Fang out of fear and a misplaced sense of loyalty and admiration.

## Appearance

A short, scrawny Felisian, Tryska has bright yellow eyes and black fur. One of her small, feline ears has been torn and her tail appears rather crooked and sways awkwardly, likely from having been broken. Her fur appears matted in some areas and she is described by others as ragged, weak, and easily influenced. She shivers uncontrollably when afraid and tucks her arms close to her chest nervously when approached by others. Her voice is soft but very quiet and shaky, leaving her difficult to hear for some.

## Personality

Tryska is a clear victim of abuse, both physical and psychological, and her behavior shows it clearly to anyone who meets her. From her uncontrollable shaking and reliance on alcohol for modest bravery, to her timid and submissive nature, those who first meet Tryska often internally question what all drove her to such a state.

She fears many things, and is quick to react to others with caution and anxiety. She claims her greatest fears are pain, failure, and the sight of violence though Fang states that she has jumped at the sight of her own shadow in the past. She also claims to suffer from night terrors and, thus, relies heavily on alcoholic coffee to keep her going.

Fear of pain and punishment leaves Trys at the mercy of her employers and caretakers, and it appears everyone who has been responsible for her in the past has taken advantage of her. She appears largely unable to take proper care of herself and has had to rely on others for emotional support in the past.

Tryska also clearly suffers from high-risk depression, as her sense of self-worth and personal respect is very low, enough that Fang has her living in her office close to his out of concern that she might one day commit suicide. She takes comfort in the occasional compliment or reassurance made by Fang, though she otherwise considers herself worthless due to her cowardice and often seemingly hopeless situations.

Her relationship with Fang appears strange to outsiders. He verbally mocks and teases her and often invades her personal space simply to amuse himself by her "jumpy" reactions. When asked by Frost if the two were engaged in any romantic relationship, Fang deflects the question that he "doesn't kiss and tell", and vaguely alludes that the two were romantically involved at some point in time but were no longer.

Regardless, Trys clearly looks up to and idolizes Fang for his bravery and strength, wishing she herself were similar. Frost deduces that the Felisian suffers from a strong case of "Captive's Curse", a condition where those who are abused develop a sense of loyalty and even affection for their abusers as a coping mechanism. In this instance, Trys appears devoted to Fang in spite of his behavior to avoid being punished in some way, though Fang admits he has never physically hurt her.

She does seem to cope in other ways as well, including distractions. She wears the same uniform she did when she worked for Polloan Commercial Transit every day when working the Ravagers' comms. This is done to recreate a sense of employment, as if she is an employee of Fang's. She also seems quite fond of Dacara puzzles, simple games meant to test a person's imagination that are often meant for children.

Despite being very skilled at her work as a communications' specialist, she states she is mediocre and that Sarai tappers are far more skilled and better trained than her. She picked up communications' tapping from online research, becoming especially skilled at decrypting Terran channels and, as a result, can decrypt the secure lines used by Slayers.

## Trivia

* Her theme song is "Under Pressure" by Queen.