Reine Estrada

Reine Estrada is the tritagonist of The Ravenblack Court story.

## Appearance

Reine is a woman of almost average size, with fair skin and the front half of her hair dyed yellow, with her original dark brown hair in the back, slowly revealing itself. Her easily recognizable buns on each side of her head resembles Rat Ears with uneven bangs covering her eyebrows. She has one distinct eyeliner at the top of her eyes with two long lashes on the bottom sides of her eyes. She would wear a small band-aid over the bridge of her nose and have noticeable buck teeth caused by either genetic or environmental factors.

In her first appearance in early 2018, She would be wearing a black and white sweater with an open collar and matching pants inspired by those manufactured by Adidas. She would sport tanned waterproof steel-toe work boots and a white undershirt. Around her waist atop her undershirt is a leather belt that hangs off the back, resembling a tail.

## Personality

Reine is a rather outgoing yet cautious individual, who is resourceful and knowledgeable of the New York City underground. She is dependable and instrumental to the survival of both herself and Willow by planning the combination of their various income so they can afford food and necessities. She is also compassionate in nature, caring for Willow's safety and wellbeing despite Willow being her senior. Always telling Willow to be safe, or text her for where she is, and even giving Willow caution once she learns her friend is now a Witch who is seeing the spirits of the dead while in The Mortal Plane.

## History

Not much is known about Reine's past as of yet. With her expertise and survival skills while being homeless indicates that she has been in this position for quite some time, even possibly long before she has met Willow. It is unknown specifically when she would meet and befriend Willow; But sometime around March of 2018, the two of them would rely on one another for survival in their situation.

## The Initiate Arc

Reine would make her first official appearance in the Episode: The Riddle, rendezvousing Willow at the $1 slice pizzeria in downtown Manhattan. They would chat about how much money they both made that day and how much their combined income would be for that day. Later that night, Reine would get some sleep on Willow's lap while Willow keeps watch and realizes a potential hint to the riddle she has to solve. The following morning, Reine would accompany Willow to the Lexington Avenue, 63rd Street station to get a better look at an enlarged New York City Subway Map. She would ask Willow what exactly she is looking for and help narrow down the search to two stations. Once they scout out the stations from Church Avenue to Bergen Street, they narrow it down further to the Caroll Street station.

Willow would then ask to part ways with Reine for the moment and meet up with her later, to which Reine would ask for Willow to stay safe as she watches her only friend rush to the end of the platform before disappearing into the tunnels.

## The Malbone Arc

Reine would angrily text Willow, asking for her whereabouts as Willow has been gone far longer than expected with time passing differently in The Otherworld. Willow would find Reine at the Hoy-Schemerhorn station before breaking down in front of Reine. The two would then rest on the benches near the platform to get a better understanding of Willow's predicament and is surprised to learn Willow is now affiliated with The Ravenblack Court. The mere mention of the court's name made Reine suspiciously silent before giving caution to Willow about the court.

The Following day after Willow has another memory of Christa's flash in her mind and sets out to find The Crowmother for answers. Reine asks if Willow is sure to do this to which willow confirms that she will. Before they part ways once more, Reine asks Willow to promise her that if The Court harms her, or makes Willow do something she will regret, to let her know so she can personally kick their ass. Willow smiles and tells Reine that she will let her know if that happens before returning to the tunnels.

## Relationships

### Willow De Salcedos

Reine would come to care for Willow, despite being her senior, Worrying about her safety, and involvement with The Ravenblack Court. She would always keep in contact with or know where Willow would be either by texting Willow's smartphone or travelling to where she suspects Willow can be located. She would even offer Willow food when given the chance.

## Trivia

* Reine's design is inspired by a New York City Brown Rat combined with the likeness of a random Subway Passenger Adorabirb saw one day in 2019.
* Reine is of Venezuelan descent