ASTER

 

♦  The isolated Protagonist  ♦

Biography

Forced by her foster father to begin a search for a brother she feared had been long gone, Aster found herself in the seaside town of Milour. Exactly where Kyle was supposed to be. Yet no matter how many days passed, he simply would not appear.

Instead, a frightening group of eery and silent watchers set their eyes on Aster’s every step and have played a major role in keeping her from leaving Milour. Much to her growing frustration.

After forcing herself to keep her promise to not reach out to others for help, Aster’s facade finally begins to crack as nightmares that appeared at the end of day…started turning to face her.

Personality

Normally a hopeful and bright young adult, the time spent in isolation in Milour has not been kind to Aster’s spirit.

Her situation and surrounding circumstances have forced her into a defensive stance that just barely masks the fright now threatening to consume her.

Aster is focused first and foremost on gathering resources to make a swift escape from Milour and resume her search for Kyle—her hope, and bits of her old joyous self, rarely shining through the neutral facade she now tries to show the world…

Relationships

To Kyle:

“It all depends on you now, brother.

Without you, I will be nothing.”

Forced into a situation she can’t understand, Kyle might prove to be the only person able to help Aster make light of this twisted reality. Finding him has developed into more than just a wish to reunite with long lost family. It is the one condition where Aster will allow herself to reach out to him.

To Father:

“And don’t talk to anyone, this is especially important, I want you to keep to yourself.”

Ghislain became Aster’s father-figure on a fateful night both still remember. From then on he had done his best to raise her with great care and love…So why? Why did it all have to happen like this?

…The day he made her go?

ASTER

 

♦  The isolated Protagonist  ♦

Biography

Forced by her foster father to begin a search for a brother she feared had been long gone, Aster found herself in the seaside town of Milour. Exactly where Kyle was supposed to be. Yet no matter how many days passed, he simply would not appear.

Instead, a frightening group of eery and silent watchers set their eyes on Aster’s every step and have played a major role in keeping her from leaving Milour. Much to her growing frustration.

After forcing herself to keep her promise to not reach out to others for help, Aster’s facade finally begins to crack as nightmares that appeared at the end of day…started turning to face her.

Personality

Normally a hopeful and bright young adult, the time spent in isolation in Milour has not been kind to Aster’s spirit.

Her situation and surrounding circumstances have forced her into a defensive stance that just barely masks the fright now threatening to consume her.

Aster is focused first and foremost on gathering resources to make a swift escape from Milour and resume her search for Kyle—her hope, and bits of her old joyous self, rarely shining through the neutral facade she now tries to show the world…

Relationships

To Kyle:

“It all depends on you now, brother.

Without you, I will be nothing.”

Forced into a situation she can’t understand, Kyle might prove to be the only person able to help Aster make light of this twisted reality. Finding him has developed into more than just a wish to reunite with long lost family. It is the one condition where Aster will allow herself to reach out to him.

To Father:

“And don’t talk to anyone, this is especially important, I want you to keep to yourself.”

Ghislain became Aster’s father-figure on a fateful night both still remember. From then on he had done his best to raise her with great care and love…So why? Why did it all have to happen like this?

…The day he made her go?

ASTER

 

The isolated Protagonist

Biography

Forced by her foster father to begin a search for a brother she feared had been long gone, Aster found herself in the seaside town of Milour. Exactly where Kyle was supposed to be. Yet no matter how many days passed, he simply would not appear.

Instead, a frightening group of eery and silent watchers set their eyes on Aster’s every step and have played a major role in keeping her from leaving Milour. Much to her growing frustration.

After forcing herself to keep her promise to not reach out to others for help, Aster’s facade finally begins to crack as nightmares that appeared at the end of day…started turning to face her.

Personality

Normally a hopeful and bright young adult, the time spent in isolation in Milour has not been kind to Aster’s spirit.

Her situation and surrounding circumstances have forced her into a defensive stance that just barely masks the fright now threatening to consume her.

Aster is focused first and foremost on gathering resources to make a swift escape from Milour and resume her search for Kyle—her hope, and bits of her old joyous self, rarely shining through the neutral facade she now tries to show the world…

Relationships

To Kyle:

“It all depends on you now, brother.

Without you, I will be nothing.”

Forced into a situation she can’t understand, Kyle might prove to be the only person able to help Aster make light of this twisted reality. Finding him has developed into more than just a wish to reunite with long lost family. It is the one condition where Aster will allow herself to reach out to him.

To Father:

“And don’t talk to anyone, this is especially important, I want you to keep to yourself.”

Ghislain became Aster’s father-figure on a fateful night both still remember. From then on he had done his best to raise her with great care and love…So why? Why did it all have to happen like this?

…The day he made her go?

JEFF

 

♦  The welcoming Stranger  ♦

Biography

This kind widower had been living at the start of the great woods outside Milour for many years now, alone and seemingly just fine. Yet Jeff disliked the ties that still bind him and those dark glasses hide more than just eyes.

Memories, physical evidence of what once was–of what still burns in them like salt in his wounds.

…It made him sick.

Absolutely and disgustingly sick.

Personality

Easy and approachable, this is how Jeff wanted to present himself to that girl when his time came to act.

Though nothing could be further from the truth that dwelled inside, his inner thoughts at odds with the act he despised so much. Deep down he knew  how she felt, noticed the tense air she always carried around herself.

It reminded him a bit of the past because he knew what this spark could eventually turn into…

Relationships

To Aster:

“And here I was thinking I could help someone out.”

He feels pity and shame towards her. He sees her twitches, hears that hitch in her voice…even if she thinks he doesn’t. It almost makes him turn away.

 

To O:

“It’s gotten better, I just can’t make out the details. Thanks for asking.”

After all these years…Why did he agree to meet her? Oh, yes, there was a purpose. One he still felt forced into, the invitation to aid having come rather sudden when he truly did not want it. But now that’s in the past. He agreed. And he dreaded the moment he would have to look into her eyes. It’s been so long.

He…

He felt scared.

JEFF

 

♦  The welcoming Stranger  ♦

Biography

This kind widower had been living at the start of the great woods outside Milour for many years now, alone and seemingly just fine. Yet Jeff disliked the ties that still bind him and those dark glasses hide more than just eyes.

Memories, physical evidence of what once was–of what still burns in them like salt in his wounds.

…It made him sick.

Absolutely and disgustingly sick.

Personality

Easy and approachable, this is how Jeff wanted to present himself to that girl when his time came to act.

Though nothing could be further from the truth that dwelled inside, his inner thoughts at odds with the act he despised so much. Deep down he knew  how she felt, noticed the tense air she always carried around herself.

It reminded him a bit of the past because he knew what this spark could eventually turn into…

Relationships

To Aster:

“And here I was thinking I could help someone out.”

He feels pity and shame towards her. He sees her twitches, hears that hitch in her voice…even if she thinks he doesn’t. It almost makes him turn away.

 

To O:

“It’s gotten better, I just can’t make out the details. Thanks for asking.”

After all these years…Why did he agree to meet her? Oh, yes, there was a purpose. One he still felt forced into, the invitation to aid having come rather sudden when he truly did not want it. But now that’s in the past. He agreed. And he dreaded the moment he would have to look into her eyes. It’s been so long.

He…

He felt scared.

JEFF

 

The welcoming Stranger

Biography

This kind widower had been living at the start of the great woods outside Milour for many years now, alone and seemingly just fine. Yet Jeff disliked the ties that still bind him and those dark glasses hide more than just eyes.

Memories, physical evidence of what once was–of what still burns in them like salt in his wounds.

…It made him sick.

Absolutely and disgustingly sick.

Personality

Easy and approachable, this is how Jeff wanted to present himself to that girl when his time came to act.

Though nothing could be further from the truth that dwelled inside, his inner thoughts at odds with the act he despised so much. Deep down he knew  how she felt, noticed the tense air she always carried around herself.

It reminded him a bit of the past because he knew what this spark could eventually turn into…

Relationships

To Aster:

“And here I was thinking I could help someone out.”

He feels pity and shame towards her. He sees her twitches, hears that hitch in her voice…even if she thinks he doesn’t. It almost makes him turn away.

 

To O:

“It’s gotten better, I just can’t make out the details. Thanks for asking.”

After all these years…Why did he agree to meet her? Oh, yes, there was a purpose. One he still felt forced into, the invitation to aid having come rather sudden when he truly did not want it. But now that’s in the past. He agreed. And he dreaded the moment he would have to look into her eyes. It’s been so long.

He…

He felt scared.

THE FRAGMENTS

 

♦  The peculiar Watchers  ♦

Biography

Since the very beginning…they were watching. Because that, in the end, is part of their most important purpose. A constant shadow to the rushed actions Aster made during her time in Milour, the Fragments have grown more bold.

They liked to appear more frequent to Aster now, their ever-glowing dots for eyes peering deep into her shocked face as they watched her run with great satisfaction.

Until one day there was a new task to add to their eager hands. A task that involved bait and a glimpse of hope…

To awaken nightmares…

Personality

There is something about the FrAgments, iSn’t there? About the way they move, or how they laughed when they found out that Aster called them “the Dots”. ExpressIons oF eMotiOn, geNuine feelingS? It almosT sEemed too human, Right?

Wouldn’t you like to know more?

Stop Hiding From Me

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.̶̤̻̙͂̃̀̇̓̎̎̎̆̓.̷̢̞̭̰͉̞͖̖͎̥͎̠̣̱̽͋̆̑͋͐͋̀̽̅̀̒̕̚͜͝͝.̶̢̧̖̝̤̯̜̯̬̫̅́̾̒̆̀́̆̚ͅ

 

 

THE FRAGMENTS

 

The peculiar Watchers

Biography

Since the very beginning…they were watching. Because that, in the end, is part of their most important purpose. A constant shadow to the rushed actions Aster made during her time in Milour, the Fragments have grown more bold.

They liked to appear more frequent to Aster now, their ever-glowing dots for eyes peering deep into her shocked face as they watched her run with great satisfaction.

Until one day there was a new task to add to their eager hands. A task that involved bait and a glimpse of hope…

To awaken nightmares…

Personality

There is something about the FrAgments, iSn’t there? About the way they move, or how they laughed when they found out that Aster called them “the Dots”. ExpressIons oF eMotiOn, geNuine feelingS? It almosT sEemed too human, Right?

Wouldn’t you like to know more?

Stop Hiding From Me

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█ ███████ ██ ████ ███ ███ █ █ █ █ █

 

.̶̤̻̙͂̃̀̇̓̎̎̎̆̓.̷̢̞̭̰͉̞͖̖͎̥͎̠̣̱̽͋̆̑͋͐͋̀̽̅̀̒̕̚͜͝͝.̶̢̧̖̝̤̯̜̯̬̫̅́̾̒̆̀́̆̚ͅ

 

 

THE FRAGMENTS

 

The peculiar Watchers

Biography

Since the very beginning…they were watching. Because that, in the end, is part of their most important purpose. A constant shadow to the rushed actions Aster made during her time in Milour, the Fragments have grown more bold.

They liked to appear more frequent to Aster now, their ever-glowing dots for eyes peering deep into her shocked face as they watched her run with great satisfaction.

Until one day there was a new task to add to their eager hands. A task that involved bait and a glimpse of hope…

To awaken nightmares…

Personality

There is something about the FrAgments, iSn’t there? About the way they move, or how they laughed when they found out that Aster called them “the Dots”. ExpressIons oF eMotiOn, geNuine feelingS? It almosT sEemed too human, Right?

Wouldn’t you like to know more?

Stop Hiding From Me

██ ███ ████ ███████ ██ ███ ████ ███ ████ █████████
█ ███████ ██ ████ ███ ███ █ █ █ █ █

 

.̶̤̻̙͂̃̀̇̓̎̎̎̆̓.̷̢̞̭̰͉̞͖̖͎̥͎̠̣̱̽͋̆̑͋͐͋̀̽̅̀̒̕̚͜͝͝.̶̢̧̖̝̤̯̜̯̬̫̅́̾̒̆̀́̆̚ͅ

 

 

MLEZI

 

♦  The knowing Merchant  ♦

Biography

A shopkeeper in Milour and the only person that was capable of backing Aster into a corner long enough to get the girl to open up to her a tiny bit, even if only with great strain. She is the only one Aster now approaches on her own as the days near their end, eyes carefully cast down at her feet and unsure hands reaching out for rewards Mlezi readily gives.

And Mlezi loves it. Loves every bit of fright and doubt and despair and hope she glimpses in those wide open eyes.

…Because there would be change.

Soon, everything would change.

Personality

As much as Aster tries to wear a neutral face without letting it slip, it is Mlezi that has truly mastered it. Though she finds pleasure in seeing the girl try.

Mlezi isn’t of a malevolent nature. The fabric of her memories is woven with guilt and a burning determination. But what drives this determination, she never tells.

Relationships

To Aster:

“Can I help you?”

She tried to welcome her with open arms, but Aster simply wouldn’t talk any more than necessary. Just what was causing that inner conflict that plagued this girl so obviously? Or was it all just a show? Mlezi’s eyes would darken at the thought.

MLEZI

 

♦  The knowing Merchant  ♦

Biography

A shopkeeper in Milour and the only person that was capable of backing Aster into a corner long enough to get the girl to open up to her a tiny bit, even if only with great strain. She is the only one Aster now approaches on her own as the days near their end, eyes carefully cast down at her feet and unsure hands reaching out for rewards Mlezi readily gives.

And Mlezi loves it. Loves every bit of fright and doubt and despair and hope she glimpses in those wide open eyes.

…Because there would be change.

Soon, everything would change.

Personality

As much as Aster tries to wear a neutral face without letting it slip, it is Mlezi that has truly mastered it. Though she finds pleasure in seeing the girl try.

Mlezi isn’t of a malevolent nature. The fabric of her memories is woven with guilt and a burning determination. But what drives this determination, she never tells.

Relationships

To Aster:

“Can I help you?”

She tried to welcome her with open arms, but Aster simply wouldn’t talk any more than necessary. Just what was causing that inner conflict that plagued this girl so obviously? Or was it all just a show? Mlezi’s eyes would darken at the thought.

MLEZI

 

The knowing Merchant

Biography

A shopkeeper in Milour and the only person that was capable of backing Aster into a corner long enough to get the girl to open up to her a tiny bit, even if only with great strain. She is the only one Aster now approaches on her own as the days near their end, eyes carefully cast down at her feet and unsure hands reaching out for rewards Mlezi readily gives.

And Mlezi loves it. Loves every bit of fright and doubt and despair and hope she glimpses in those wide open eyes.

…Because there would be change.

Soon, everything would change.

Personality

As much as Aster tries to wear a neutral face without letting it slip, it is Mlezi that has truly mastered it. Though she finds pleasure in seeing the girl try.

Mlezi isn’t of a malevolent nature. The fabric of her memories is woven with guilt and a burning determination. But what drives this determination, she never tells.

Relationships

To Aster:

“Can I help you?”

She tried to welcome her with open arms, but Aster simply wouldn’t talk any more than necessary. Just what was causing that inner conflict that plagued this girl so obviously? Or was it all just a show? Mlezi’s eyes would darken at the thought.

KYLE

 

♦  The “lost” Brother  ♦

Biography

Believed to be long lost or possibly even deceased, Kyle had been out of Aster’s life and mind for many years. So much that when her very own father shared the news of him being alive, Aster struggled to imagine what his face looked like now. Would he want her to find him? Or would he liked for her to stay away.

Seeing her would bring memories in her wake. In the dead of nights of this horrible search, Aster sometimes wondered if he truly deserved that.

Personality

Not much is known about Kyle as he is now.

But back in the old days, he was a good older brother.

…He was a good person.

Relationships

If proven to be dead, he surely wouldn’t have the need for these anymore.

KYLE

 

♦  The “lost” Brother  ♦

Biography

Believed to be long lost or possibly even deceased, Kyle had been out of Aster’s life and mind for many years. So much that when her very own father shared the news of him being alive, Aster struggled to imagine what his face looked like now. Would he want her to find him? Or would he liked for her to stay away.

Seeing her would bring memories in her wake. In the dead of nights of this horrible search, Aster sometimes wondered if he truly deserved that.

Personality

Not much is known about Kyle as he is now.

But back in the old days, he was a good older brother.

…He was a good person.

Relationships

If proven to be dead, he surely wouldn’t have the need for these anymore.

KYLE

 

The “lost” Brother

Biography

Believed to be long lost or possibly even deceased, Kyle had been out of Aster’s life and mind for many years. So much that when her very own father shared the news of him being alive, Aster struggled to imagine what his face looked like now. Would he want her to find him? Or would he liked for her to stay away.

Seeing her would bring memories in her wake. In the dead of nights of this horrible search, Aster sometimes wondered if he truly deserved that.

Personality

Not much is known about Kyle as he is now.

But back in the old days, he was a good older brother.

…He was a good person.

Relationships

If proven to be dead, he surely wouldn’t have the need for these anymore.