Secret Admirer's Links
My faithful follower! Arete has known Eden since he was a child, freshly picked up for experimentation. Due to that, she has a pretty close connection to him despite his inferior stock. They've worked together for ages now, and she doesn't think its a stretch to say that she's Eden's closest friend. After all, she's the only one Eden can be truly honest around, so a human would never make for a good companion for him. It is interesting to watch his interactions with other humans, if only from a purely clinical perspective. Something seems different with the lad lately...
She's weird, but she's still the only Agarthan that treats Eden with any empathy whatsoever. She's a lot softer than her comrades, in some ways. When Eden was younger, he enjoyed spending time with her. It felt like a breath of fresh air compared to the other Agarthans. Now, she's just as stifling as the rest. When faced with real, human compassion, it's hard for Eden to think about returning to her side. He doesn't get much opportunity to interact with her anyways, due to her cover - though the unsettling letters he receives, painted with blood and ominous messages from the depths, are a constant reminder of what's waiting for him at home.
This teacher is foolish and makes for a wonderful scapegoat. To distance herself from the messages she sends, Secret Admirer likes to first give her information to well-meaning church members who are willing to pass around love letters. Strangely, when she gives letters intended for Eden, Qingyue doesn't react at all. When she gave one intended for Ataraxia, though, the teacher's face soured and he refused to hand off the letter at all... It's really a trouble to find other secure ways to pass on information, this teacher is too troubling...
She seems like a fine member of the church. Poor taste, though...
Of course, Arete knows her ultimate duty lies to her lord. She takes great care in the writing and sending of messages for Ataraxia, insuring that they're extra legible and safely delivered. Due to her troubles finding people to deliver them, she ends up having to pull a lot of strange antics to get them to their destination... Arete has slipped them under his dorm door, dropped them from roofs, tucked them into fresh laundry, buried them in gardening soil (bad idea! one time only!) and dozens of other methods... To be honest, it's partially for security and partially to show off. A chance for attention shouldn't be wasted! Ataraxia is the greatest Agarthan ever, so everything should be perfect! Cheering for you, dark prince~!!
Hm~? Another servant among the ranks? GOOD! She'll reap her reward among the rest of the Agarthans when the time comes for Fodlan to be theirs. Perhaps he'll personally review her activities and promote her to a more fitting position. A good prince needs a good servant!!! WAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!!!
Vedas is one of the people Arete, ahem, leveraged to achieve her current position. Thought they don't often speak on account of the vast gap between their statuses, Arete has enjoyed the scant few moments she's spent with the man. He kind of reminds her of her human charges, in some ways... Something forced about the guy. It's not her business, obviously, but it is interesting... A little knowledge to keep in the back of her mind.
Agent. At Garreg Mach Monastery. She must know more than him about Those Who Slither in the Dark despite his clear rank above her. He supposes it can't be helped. Though it might be beneficial to... convene... and understand his objectives in a way the Prince and his other Generals would not clarify.