PLAYER INFORMATION
Your Name: Kerry
OOC Journal: boxeddreams
Under 18? If yes, what is your age?: 18+
Email + IM: fontcroire @ gmail.com
Characters Played at Ataraxion: N/A

CHARACTER INFORMATION
Name: Kristeva
Canon: Ergo Proxy
Original or Alternate Universe: Original
Canon Point: Post Canon
Number: RNG me please?

Setting: Ergo Proxy Wikia
History: Kristeva was created in Romdeau, a world where humans and Autoreiv's work in symbiosis. Her 'master' is Raul Creed, a man who worked in the Security Bureau before working up to being Chief of the Security Bureau. Kristeva has worked with Raul Creed for many years. Although it isn't stated when, due to her familiarity with the Security Bureau (as well as it being programmed to her) and those that work within it it is likely that Kristeva has been Raul's Autoreiv since he started working there, if not beforehand also.

After Monad escaped from her confines, Kristeva (along with Raul) set up checkpoints around the city in an attempt to search for Monad and confine her. Their checkpoints were unsuccessful in finding Monad, however she was stopped from leaving Romdeau after being killed by Vincent Law. Working with Raul in an attempt to stop the information regarding the Proxies from leaving the Security Bureau, Kristeva attempts to set up an appointment with Re-l Mayer for Raul Creed (under his orders) to have the Security Bureau and Police Bureau working together.

After a second Proxy is discovered the Security Bureau works to further conceal the information, although after it is discovered within the city (and subsequently kills Raul's wife and new son) it becomes a little harder to contain, however Raul and Kristeva do manage it. Regarding the emotional turmoil that Raul suffers regarding the death of his wife, Kristeva advices Raul not to act on his feelings, particularly not publically as it could affect his standing within the Security Bureau. When Pino (Raul's daughter) goes missing from Romdeau Kristeva urges this advice again, helping to keep his emotions in check.

With Vincent Law having left the city, the man that Raul suspected was involved with the Proxy attacks, Kristeva works with Raul in order to try and gain as much information as possible with regards to the Proxy's and anything that has been kept a secret from both the citizens of Romdeau and particularly the Security Bureau. After Re-l Mayer leaves Romdeau in search of Vincent, against the permission of Raul, Kristeva works with Raul in his preparations to try and get her back, and in failing that to destroy the Commune.

After Re-l returns to Romdeau following the destruction of the Commune Raul orders Kristeva to search for a relic from Romdeau's past, one that is hidden deep within Romdeau. After discovering it, a missile known as Rapture, Kristeva takes Raul to it, questioning why he wanted to know of it and of his plans with it, explaining the destruction that it could cause should it be used - something that Raul apparently already seems to know. Kristeva mentions nothing further of it but does continue to monitor it, particularly anyone that accesses it.

After Daedalus Yumeno was suspended from his duties by Raul, due to Raul discovering that Re-l Mayer wasn't in fact dead, Daedalus hacks into Romdeau's power grid, causing a city-wide blackout to send a message to Raul. Following this Kristeva becomes concerned for the city, suggesting to Raul that there is a need for radical reforms within Romdeau - before there has been an emphasis on consumption, however with recent events and a notable decline in the Romdeau's power supply it becomes clear that changes need to occur. No action is taken on her advice, something that she believes in an incorrect course of action.

After Raul Creed begins hallucinating seeing Vincent Law (and Proxy One) Kristeva becomes concerned for his mental health, keeping a closer watch on his actions. Unfortunately Raul's health continues to deteriorate and after becoming suspended from the Security Bureau Kristeva takes over as Chief of the Security Bureau, particularly when Raul runs amok in Romdeau. After Raul leaves the Bureau and goes missing, Kristeva tries to track him throughout the city, sending out security teams to try and take him in before anything can happen. Unfortunately Raul manages to out maneuvre Kristeva and by deleting his access from the Security Bureau in an attempt to stop him from setting off Rapture Kristeva manages to do exactly that instead, a fail safe that Raul had put in place in the event of his removal from Chief of the Security Bureau, something that she comments was 'well played'.

After Kristeva's 'mistake' Raul Creed is reinstated to the Security Bureau, his mental health seemingly a little more stable, however Kristeva still keeps a close eye on him (particularly after Rapture). After Raul begins working with Daedalus on the ADW Project Kristeva monitors the workings within the Security Bureau, especially her concerns regarding the city's ability to function with its draining power.

After Re-l, Vincent and Pino return to Romdeau Kristeva again worries for Raul's mental state. After it is revealed that Vincent Law is a Proxy, Proxy one to be exact, Raul becomes unstable, shooting at Proxy One in an attempt to kill him before leaving to find Daedalus to obtain more FP Bullets. When Re-l Mayer witnesses this event, and Kristeva's loyalty to Raul Creed despite his mental state and all that is occurred Re-l asks why Kristeva is still loyal to him, to which Kristeva replies that it is her duty, that he is her raison d'être. Vincent Law's return also brought about another change in Romdeau: all Autoreiv's became infected by the Cognito virus, including Kristeva, although unlike most Autoreiv's Kristeva manages to control the soul that the virus gives her, remaining 'true' to how she has always been (like Pino also did).

After Raul he is attacked Kristeva follows him, hoping to reach him to save him. After Kristeva reaches Raul's home she discovers that Pino has returned to Romdeau and that Raul is looking for her. Kristeva goes out into Romdeau in an attempt to find him (and partially following the trail of blood that he has left). Kristeva does indeed find Raul but only after it too late, finding him impaled on glass after being knocked over by an Autoreiv. With Raul Kristeva finds a picture, one that Pino had drawn and takes that as a message - Raul was her master and was looking for Pino, something that she now must do as her final duty as his Autoreiv. Finding Pino Kristeva returns her musical intstrument to her, telling her that Raul wished for her to find it, although she doesn't tell Pino of what happened to Raul. Instead Kristeva takes Pino from the city, rescuing Re-l Mayer and making a search for Vincent Law. They are the only ones to have survived the destruction of Romdeau.

Personality: Throughout the majority of the series Kristeva is unaffected by the Cogito Virus, something which radically alters the personality and actions of the Autoreiv's that are affected by it, turning them (barring Pino) violent towards their masters and other humans. After infection, however, Kristeva manages to override this; rather than becoming hostile Kristeva manages to retain her personality and is able to integrate her new soul into herself - like Pino did. Even whilst infected by the Cogito Virus Kristeva remains loyal to Raul, perhaps even more so as she is now able to understand his actions and motivations when he becomes mentally compromised. After Raul's death rather than losing her raison d'être Kristeva gains a new one - the task of looking after Pino and keeping her safe. After finding Raul dead with a picture by him that Pino drew Kristeva is able to understand his final wish - to find Pino. The Cogito Virus is what allows her to fully understand what it is that Raul wishes for her, giving her a new purpose now that Romdeau has fallen.

In contrast to Iggy (Re-l Mayer's Autoreiv) who displays a rather talkative personality, Kristeva originally appears detached and devoid of human feeling - something which is shown to only be half true. Kristeva is unwaveringly loyal to Raul Creed (her master), showing her care and concern only to him whilst keeping a professional demeanour. Her professionalism aides both in her loyalty to Raul along with allowing her to more efficiently perform her duties. With regards to her work Kristeva has shown herself as competent and knowledgeable (the majority of this due to her programming), although after she has become infected by the Cogito Virus Kristeva is able to adapt her programming and free thought to be able to work using her newly obtained will, and still demonstrates the same skills and abilities. When discussing things with Raul Creed or others (both human and Autoreiv) in both the Security Bureau Kristeva's answers are short and concise, allowing her to quickly give the necessary information and allowing it to be simply understood.

Kristeva's loyalty to Raul Creed is an important part of herself. Raul Creed is her raison d'être, her purpose for being and the reason as to her creation. Throughout the series her loyalty to Raul is unchanging - unwavering despite the changes that occur in Raul himself. After Raul's wife and son are killed by Monad, and after Pino leaves Romdeau, it is Kristeva whom advices Raul to not act or show public emotion on the matter in order to preserve his image and standing as Chief of the Security Bureau. After Raul becomes mentally compromised due to seeing visions of Vincent Law, Kristeva opts to remove Raul from the citizen records in an attempt to cease his actions and to protect him. Even in the penultimate episode when Romdeau is on the brink of destruction does Kristeva remain loyal, causing Re-l Mayer to question why. The answer? Human and Autoreiv cannot live without the other - she is Raul's Entourage and it is her duty to protect him, something which she will do regardless of the situation.

Although she retains a professional attitude throughout the series, the thing which makes her appear devoid of emotion, Kristeva displays signs that she is able to care - even if she cannot feel it the way humans do (before she becomes Cogito infected). Her loyalty to Raul Creed, particularly when she chooses to protect him after he has become mentally compromised, is a large indicator of this - she is more than simply loyal to him but views him as someone valuable, believing it to not only be in his best interests but also her own to keep him safe. After looking for Raul after he has gone in search of Pino, and thus finding him dead, Kristeva does appear to be affected by his death. Although she does not display the signs of this in an emotional way it is through her actions that she expresses her feelings on it. By finding Pino, and returning her musical instrument to her Kristeva shows not only understanding of what Raul was doing and what he wished but also further caring - she wishes for Pino to be safe, as Raul was trying to do for her. When she tells Pino that Raul wished for her to have the instrument (rather than telling her the truth) she does so because she doesn't wish to cause the girl pain - Pino (Autoreiv or not) was Raul's daughter and the one person that he truly loved. Kristeva's opting to look after Pino and to keep her safe is not only an act of her remaining loyalty to Raul but a wish to also keep Pino safe - to care for her as her new guardian.

Kristeva is also incredibly polite, in both her professional demeanour but also when speaking to others outside of work. Kristeva also has the ability to recognise other's work, complementing and praising others when they've done something that she wished for. After becoming Cogito infected Kristeva is also capable of using her forethought and will to be able to plan ahead, using information that she's received against others (in this case Raul Creed, although even though she was using it against him she was in fact doing so to later protect him). Kristeva is also rather intuitive. She remarked to Raul about an emotional awakening - one that was seen not only in him but subtly in her, also given being Cogito infected. Kristeva was also able to pick up on the subtle changes in Raul's demeanour, his increasingly destabilising mental state before anything did occur. A further trait that we see in her, another change from becoming Cogito infected, is her curiosity. After becoming infected Kristeva remarks that certain things are curious, or asks further questions as to the reasoning of something - something which she didn't do prior to becoming infected. Despite being curious, however, Kristeva manages to keep it within boundaries, for example when she notices something regarding Raul Creed that is private she has enough understanding and awareness to not ask about it despite being curious to it.

Abilities, Weaknesses and Power Limitations: Abilities: As an Autoreiv Kristeva is programmed with much knowledge of Romdeau along with what she has 'learned' during her active years. Due to her robotic components she is also stronger than a human and far more durable (in most cases). Due to being an Autoreiv Kristeva is also good with technology and patching into networks - aiding her in gathering more information.

Weaknesses: As an Autoreiv Kristeva's main weakness is her power supply - Autoreiv's need to periodically recharge themselves (once per day). In Ataraxion, as Kristeva will be human her biggest weakness will be her body. As an Autoreiv Kristeva was harder to injure (with regards to being shot at or electromagnetic pulses or failures), although given her new body (and it's "fragile" state) and her unfamiliarity with it Kristeva will be far easier to injure. Her observations into humanity (and her programmed knowledge regarding them) will only stretch so far - whilst Kristeva has observed humans physical workings she is unfamiliar with their sensations and more intricate workings (for example she has experienced emotion but knows little of hunger, thirst or sleep).

Inventory: Nothing.
Appearance: As Kristeva is an Autoreiv (effectively an AI) she will be given a human body on her arrival (using the pb of Noomi Rapace | this is her actual appearance). Kristeva is tall, around 6'1". What would be hair if she were human is black. Kristeva has a pale face with sharp features, wearing a black dress with heels. As well as tall Kristeva is of slender build, created that way. Her eyes are black, with the odd occasion that they take on a red appearance (due to being Cogito infected) and her face has the appearance of wearking light makeup (a hint of lipstick and mascara).
Age: As an Autoreiv Kristeva isn't human and therefore has no human age. It isn't stated how long she's been active but it can be assumed that she has been Raul's companion type Autoreiv for several/many years. As she is programmed to work within the Security Bureau, she has been programmed as an adult - with adequate professionalism and maturity for the situation.

AU Clarification: N/A

SAMPLES
Log Sample: Waking up. Kristeva supposed that was what it was - it was all that she could think of to call it. She had lacked consciousness and then it had simply been there. It wasn't dissimilar to her recharges, although that was a speedier process. From what Re-l had mentioned this was a far lengthier process. One that, along with all else that she had experienced that day, Kristeva thought of as unpleasant.

Was this what it meant to be human?

She had a soul; she had done as an Autoreiv. After becoming Cogito infected Kristeva had felt the changed - felt so much as in she had seen the differences. Known them. Experienced them.

Emotions. She had believed then that she had known what it meant to be human but that day had given her a far new meaning to it. Feeling was no longer enough but now she experienced it also. Lived it. Breathing, eating. So much that she had barely thought of before, so much that seemed far simpler than Kristeva had experienced - she had to even remember to breath.

As much as she had felt, had been curious about and even enjoyed feeling - she appreciated the greater understanding and autonomy that it gave her - this was not something that Kristeva enjoyed. Being human was not what an Autoreiv should be. And it should not be possible. She'd had queries, even thoughts on it; Romdeau was gone but she had survived - left. She had not failed. And yet she was gone. Or reborn. And if Romdeau were gone and they were here (her and Re-l) where was Pino? And Vincent Law.

It was troubling; and far greater than simply that.

Comms Sample: [ voice ]
Curious, this is most unusual. Re-l Mayer, Vincent Law, are you present?

[ Kristeva looks around, the feeling of air on skin, hair brushing as it catches around her shoulders unusual to her. Even uncomfortable ]

This device is not of Romdeau design, neither is my location. I can only conclude that I am no longer in Romdeau.

[ And the fact that there's a little trouble actually accessing her memories is troubling to her. Something hidden from her. Something that she should know ]

I request information on my location and how this was possible.

[ She's referring as much to her new body as well as how she was brought here, if not more ]