Zatakva

* Post-Brandshock
* Pre-Brandshock

**Zatakva** (zah-TOCK-vuh) is a water Vani apart of the team invading Earth. She is the main antagonist of Sleeping with the Fishes, making her tether, Ágata Tufão, go out and kill individuals with her Amplifier, the Vehemence Blade.

## History

Zatakva was an Arena Brawler during the days before the Brandshock, brawling and betting to earn and save up money for her dream of opening up a grand, 5-star tailor shop in another city. Through this outlet she met Insinera, whom she formed a strong bond with over their similar goals. Together, the two lovers stuck together, saving their money to work towards their common goal.

Ultimately, their relationship came crashing down when the two were pitted against each other in the Arena. Overwhelmed by all the noise, lights, and adrenaline, Insinera accidentally severed one of Zatakva's tails, which triggered a violent and bloody fight between the two that ended their relationship. During the battle, Zatakva stripped Insinera of her skin, and Insinera broke Zatakva's legs. Following the battle, Zatakva took the skin of her former lover and weaved it into a cloak worn to hide her damaged body.

## Personality

Zatakva has a pompous and dramatic demeanor, happily indulging in various pleasantries such as smoking to please herself. She aims to be as sophisticated as possible by surrounding herself with various trophies and luxuries, going as far as to steal to satisfy her aesthetic desires. She despises when others point out her kleptomaniac nature.

Though Zatakva may appear to be benevolent when she sweet talks others, assuring them she'll make them into someone better, it doesn't take much for one to see her for what she truly is: An unpleasant and bitter individual driven by spite and envy for others. Speaking mostly with a tone of distrust to others, it's rather common for her to berate, look down on, and even snap at others. She deals with her insecurities and fulfills her desires by projecting them onto others, whom often ends up being her tether. The moment these people no longer serve a use to her, she won't hesitate to dispose of them.

Unlike her peers, Zatakva isn't interested in the Mercy Mission, viewing it as pitiful and a waste of time. Though she does kill, it's solely for her own satisfaction and not for any cause. She views murder as a form of art, and thus makes her (Or rather, Ágata's) kills flashy and gruesome.

She has a tendency to address others as "darling".

## Relationships

### Insinera

Zatakva's ex and sworn enemy. Following the incident at the arena, the two bear an intense hatred for each other. Zatakva in particular seems to be incredibly bitter over the matter despite how long ago it happened.

### Ágata Tufão

Zatakva's tether. She views Ágata as a mere pawn, making her go out and do all the killing. She speaks to her in a faux-friendly tone, often berating her too, and snaps whenever she questions Zatakva. She trusts Ágata to do her job immensely, however, which ultimately results in her demise when Ágata betrays her.

## Appearances

### Insinera and Zatakva

During an area battle with her then-lover Insinera, one of Zatakva's tails is accidentally cut off. Heartbroken over the presumed betrayal, she strips Insinera of her skin in retaliation.

### Zatakva and her Tether

Zatakva waits for Ágata to return while complaining about how lonely she is. Her mood soon picks up, however, as her tether finally returns from the errands she sent her on. The two then discuss the job she assigned Ágata. When Ágata tells Zatakva she hates her job, Zatakva tries to "console" her, though Zatakva's mood suddenly shifts into a more bitter and hateful one as she remembers Insinera.

### Sleeping with the Fishes

On a stranded island off the coast of Brazil, Zatakva kidnaps Ágata's parents and forces the girl to kill individuals, promising to return Ágata to her parents at 1000 kills. But it was merely an empty promise, however; it's revealed they've been dead the whole time, killed by Zatakva herself. Eventually Ágata, having learned the truth behind her parents, attacks Zatakva and strikes her right in the brand, killing her in a single hit.

## Trivia

* Design notes:
	+ Zatakva's design is based on sea serpents, octopuses, the Loch Ness Monster, crocodiles, and hippos.
	+ Her eye markings resemble a broken heart, a reference to how hers was broken by Insinera's supposed betrayal.
	+ Her brand was originally located at her pelvis.
* She calls alcohol "brainfog juice".
* Zatakva's brand represents her cowardice; she doesn't have the guts to learn how to cope with her situation in healthier ways.
* Throughout Sleeping with the Fishes, Zatakva is associated with butterfly imagery. As butterflies can symbolize death, this foreshadows her fate at the end of the song.

## Gallery

Zatakva without Insinera's skinZatakva wearing Insinera's skin (Pre-Brandshock)Zatakva's silhouetteZatakva headshotSketch of ZatakvaZatakva "consoling" Ágata.Zatakva and the other remaining members of the Earth team (Minus Luktreal).Tallying up Ágata's kills.Zatakva about to be stabbedZatakva being stabbedZatakva's death.