♕ ERIN's Links
Erin's undoing and her remaking. Erin knows there's nothing she can do to stop Asterisk anymore--not now that they have Kaitlin under their thumb--but Erin also knows this: Asterisk will be irreparable, sundered for good. They will kill Erin and in doing so destroy themselves. Kindling and a flame, but neither knows which is which.
They met many years ago, before Asterisk became Queen. Asterisk refuses to use their Brilliancy on Erin, and offers her the chance to escape the inevitable slaughter, but they both know Erin won't accept it--that Erin will die as a consequence of Ast's actions.
Erin's bodyguard, though she has little need of such a thing. Faolan harbors deep respect and affection for Queen Erin, and the two enjoy a comfortable relationship. Faolan knows well that she hasn't been let in; not truly; but she is content to be where she is, most of the time. Although she trusts Faolan deeply, Erin does not let their relationship become anything more than physical.
Faolan's boss. She works directly under Erin and answers only to Erin. Her loyalty runs deep, and she would do just about anything for the Queen. Though the two of them enjoy a comfortable relationship, Faolan knows very well that Erin has never truly let her in emotionally.
Erin's star-crossed lover. If Erin defines herself by the partners she's had, Zorina holds a lantern filled with every sweet and pleasant thing. The most alive Erin ever felt was on the sea with Captain Zorina--and the knowledge that her death will devastate Zorina completely makes her feel like she's already died. The two of them send letters back and forth, but Erin knows it is ultimately futile: that their relationship is doomed.
The love of Zorina's life. Though they both know they cannot be together, Zorina would still do anything for Erin; to keep her safe, to keep her happy, to keep her. They send letters back and forth; Zorina wholeheartedly believes she can save Erin somehow (someday).
Erin's husband. Though they were married over a decade ago, she barely knows more than his name. It's a distance of her own making, and she is fine with that. She does not care for his life; though she considers his son her own, Erin couldn't muster a care in the world for Xerxat even if you threatened her.
Xerxat's wife. He is aware of most of the things Erin is allowing to happen in the castle, but doesn't move to stop her. He cares little for her; neither negatively nor positively. Though he sympathized with her situation and attempted to be friendly with her, she refused his friendship, and the two of them instead established a mutual distance that has lasted over a decade.