Amon's Links
Twin brother. Whether permanent or not, Akida is the only individual who does not bear witness to the Nightshade's turmoil, nor is his brother ever on the receiving end. Violently protective of, and would rid the world of anybody that tried to do the Sphinx harm.
Twin brother. Imprinted.
Biological father. Loved and cherished quietly, and through no fault of his fathers', grew emotionally distant from upon the passing of the Nightshade's mother. A welcomed presence, despite it, and loved no less than before Karana's death, perhaps even more so. Walled off from near everyone, but for his father he tries to appear less so.
Son. Of his youngest twins. Regrets now how he handled himself after his wife's overdose. Let his children withdraw and did not pull them back as he ought. Beloved but lets Taji come about on his own terms and keeps the pain it's caused to himself. Desperate to mend the rift but fears pushing Taji further away.
Mentor. Teacher. Viewed as kin. Taught from the best, and upon allowing his walls down momentarily for the Hatched, readily accepted his place within the organization. Does not care that he does not know who the Heads are, or that he very likely never will, feels a purpose and release for emotions and feelings he has never done well in containing or controlling.
Prospect. Happened upon the male and approached purely because of his large physique. Charmed his way into Taji's walls and slowly introduced him to his world. With acceptance, and even enthusiasm, he indoctrinated the Nightshade into the organization. After his ask to personally teach Taji was accepted, spent the next many months doing just that. Personally proud of where he is today with his training, as well as his first assignment that went off without a hitch and was successful. Proud of himself mostly, but also of the Nightshade's capability and natural instinct.
The only individual, outside of family, that he spends a significant amount of time with in forest, and the only one right now he seeks out
A friendship initially born of defiance against her guardian but now kept for genuine like.