Constance Hotchkiss

Constance in GrayLore

Constance Hotchkiss is a recurring supporting character in *GrayLore.*  She is originally from GraySlate’s series, *Scar Agenda.*

## Profile

### Appearance

Constance does not technically have an ethnicity, as she is a reaper, though she appears to be a pale Caucasian woman.  She is 5’9” (175 cm) and 145 lbs (66 kg).  She is tall for a woman and lean with little curvature to her body.  She has long white hair with black streaks and some chunky black portions.  Her left eye is green and her right is red.  She wears round glasses most of the time.  Her teeth are incredibly sharp.  Her nails are typically painted black and sharp.

### Outfit

Constance normally wears a long black trench coat.  Underneath, she wears a white dress shirt and red tie.  Her pants are usually gray slacks.  Her shoes will vary depending on the weather, but she likes to wear boots and dress shoes, if they’re comfortable.  She keeps incredibly random things in her pockets and often forgets what was put in them.

### Personality

Constance is similar to Nishitani in personality, hence why they are such good friends.  She only cares to drink, fight, and fuck.  She is known to have a very brutal personality to those she has deemed an enemy.  However, she is also dedicated to those she has respect and adoration for.  She is a heavy smoker and drinker.

Constance is a smooth talker and can usually convince others to do anything.  Despite her being easily angered and temperamental, she is softer towards her family, friends, animals, and children.  She is easily set off by any mentions of her father.

Constance is on good terms with Majima, though he is wary of her for bringing Nishitani back from the dead.

## Backstory

**| This section contains potential spoilers for Yakuza 0**

Constance and her twin sister, Sami, were born on June 30th.  The two are 2,871 years old.  Their birth was controversial, as their mother was an angelic-leaning reaper and their father demonic-leaning.   A group of old world reapers set out to kill the entire family, but only got as far as their mother. Their father made a deal with a demon to keep them safe, with the only catch of not being able to see them until they were adults.

Sami grew well in her abilities, and prospered as an angelic reaper. Constance, on the other hand, felt abandoned and alone. She was held back from her full potential and suffered with not knowing her father or mother well, and cursed herself when she couldn't remember them. This all changed for her one day; as she saw her sister being harassed by a group of kids, she managed to summon her scythe and defend her sister. As her true nature was revealed, she was sent to another part of the academy they attended to grow in her abilities.

She immediately improved, becoming one of the best students and reaching higher than anyone else had. She is invited by an upperclassman after she graduates to join the most prestigious organization of reapers there is: the Glassash Division. While Sami is invited to another, more angelic division, she declines to be with her sister. Constance accepts, but hardly ever takes the job seriously. She slacks off most of the time, opting to have fun instead. Though, when she focuses or has the desire to, she can accomplish her job better than anyone else.

Constance has jurisdiction over many souls but has rein over both Majima and Nishitani.  Constance relinquished her control over his soul when he ascended to the position of the leader of Lust.

### Volume 1

Constance approaches Majima in 1989 to bring him to Nishitani’s funeral.  The two get to know each other briefly on the way.  When Constance notices Majima’s sadness at the sight of Nishitani, she leaves him alone to say his piece.  Nishitani rises from the casket and after he explains what’s happened, Constance reappears.

Constance tells Majima she is passing Nishitani off to Majima, as well as that she has jurisdiction over Majima’s soul.  Majima has complicated feelings about Constance, though Constance only wants to ensure he’s safe.

## Gallery

Nishitani discussing ConstanceConstance's first appearance in GrayLoreConstance inviting Majima to Nishitani's funeralConstance reappearingConstance passing Nishitani off to Majima
## Trivia

* Constance is one of GraySlate’s oldest OCs.
* Constance is an experienced violinist.
* Constance’s favorite food is apple fritters.
* Despite being a twin, her and her sister, Sami, have very little in common.
* Constance will tell anyone and everyone that her father is dead, despite him still being alive.  She wants nothing to do with him.
* Constance is sometimes mistaken for a man and depending on her mood, she will go along with it or become offended.

## References

https://www.grayslatesstash.com/graylore

https://characterhub.com/character/constance-hotchkiss