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Ulysses is her friend, even though she loves to annoy him. She even got him a roomba! And taped knives to it!
His closest friend, even though it's highly adversarial in a sibling-type way. They're constantly fighting (or rather, Radmila winds him up and they end up wrestling one another - him yelling that he's going to kill her, her cackling).
Such a dear friend, truly couldn't imagine where I'd be right now without him!
At first, Beniir was certain that Vervain would be just another bodyguard/prison warden, keeping him penned-up in accordance with his parents' orders. OH HOW WRONG HE WAS.
Let me put it this way: if he had to choose one person to spend the rest of his life with, he'd pick Vervain, without question. They do things to his heart that he didn't think were possible, and he's never felt so safe and so loved in the arms of another before.
"As vital to me as the air in my lungs, and more beautiful than the finest artwork. You have my heart and soul in their entireties, and I'm more than willing to let you keep them."
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(she thinks he is annoying, but not someone she needs to worry about. She's a little worried that he might take advantage of Genya, though)
"We haven't spoken, but she nodded to me once. Seems nice enough! Wait, whaddya mean she's Genya's sister??"
"This guy's fun! He knows what it's like to run into a flock of pigeons and tear them apart! Got into trouble though, but I helped out. We undead lot have to lean on one another."
"Pigeon-hunting buddy! He's cool, we get on alright. Saved me from that hunter bastard, so I kinda owe him a bunch."
"Eh. You have to be some kind of fucked up to change a kid. Even I wouldn't do that. Not least because you'd get stuck with someone going through puberty who can't look after themself for centuries, potentially. Hope he killed the bastard who turned him."
"The old bastard's a bit boring, doesn't seem to do much, but he ain't squashed me yet, or told me to fuck off. So I guess he's okay."
Weird man he found outside in the snow. He's met weirder and more obnoxious people, so he's currently just doing his job and assessing how long Tig will stay at Sugar Mountain, and what things he's skilled in. Will teach him chess and go.
Friend! Big friend with the shiny eyes and the scary gun! Tig likes this new friend very much already. He desperately wants to prove that he can be useful, so Stas won't be mad at him!
BES FREN. Elizaveta helped Tarik out after he had a panic attack/meltdown, and he later moved into the same dorms as her. He really adores her, and they have a kind of informal band together, where they sing traditional tunes. He was considering asking her out when they first met, but backed off immediately when he discovered she was a lesbian. They like to eat a lot of food together and watch silly TV shows.
Elizaveta found Tarik at a party when he was having a meltdown, and instead of being mean like quite a few people were, she coaxed his phone off of him and called his parents after helping him to calm down a bit. He later moved into her dorms, and she was delighted and happy to make friends with him. She was introduced to a bunch of stupid TV shows by him, and they teach each other folk songs.
Hank's "owner" and the one who knows his true name. Stas doesn't abuse him, as such. Just uses him for a purpose - killing. Stas has few feelings towards Hank, and sees him as a tool.
Hank is a dedicated bodyguard and sniper for Stas, and dislikes him. He thinks he's a fucked up bastard and hopes he will die soon, but can do nothing towards that. He finds him abominable.
Helena's bf! Met her in uni, though they're studying different things. Was glad to meet someone more organised than he is, and they soon started to study together before it devolved into watching weird youtube conspiracy videos and vine compilations.
Tarik's gf! Met him in Sarajevo and was glad to meet someone who is as goofy as she is deep down. They work well studying together - she organises it all, Tarik brings the snacks and music and blankets.
Danuta is his little sister. Finds her boring, stern, and too judgemental. Will only ever really side with her when it comes to persuading their mother (Monika) to divorce their father (Wladyslaw).
Sepp is her big brother. Finds him annoying, childish, and weird. Will only ever really side with him when it comes to persuading their mother (Monika) to divorce their father (Wladyslaw).