MARY AND MEGANs TV TROPES
A-Cup Angst: Mary admits to Freki that she is afraid that he cares more for Megan than for her because her bust is not as large as Megan's. But Freki assures her that's not and never will be the case. And hey, they had that one argument, but afterward, they made up... in a really flexible way.
Identical Twin ID Tag: Apart from a few minor things like hair length and chest size, the twins come across as virtually indistinguishable in terms of looks and sound.
Cute Little Fangs: As befitting their dhampir nature.
Always Identical Twins: Yeah, the twins used to be super identical, especially when they were younger. Even in the present, all it takes for Megan to appear nearly identical is a slight haircut and some clothing that doesn't emphasize her chest.
Color-Coded Characters: Black for Mary, White for Megan.
The Fashionista: They both match their husband's outfits with costumes that are both fashionable and stylish.
Angsty Surviving Twin: Despite recovering her ability to convey emotions, Megan was heartbroken that it came with the sacrifice of her sister's life. Perhaps this is what leads her to dote on Juni, sometimes even more than her own son.
Magical Girlfriend: Freki's beloved dhampir girlfriends, travel partners, confidants, consorts, and mothers of his children.
Betty and Veronica: In a non-hostile way, Megan acts as the Veronica to Mary's Betty. In particular, Mary and Megan take quite different methods to get closer to Freki; Mary is more timid and inexperienced about doing so, but Megan has no such concerns and is much more upfront.
Two Siblings In One: So, when Mary passes away, her sister Megan kind of assimilates her essence (yeah, it's a bit bzarre), but it actually allows Megan to start feeling emotions again.
Mafia Princess: Pretty self-explanatory. They're Freki's wives, unquestionably one of the most powerful criminal leaders in the dragon realms.
Memento MacGuffin: Mary creates one (the bronze headgear) for a very young Juni. This eventually turned out to be more than just a gift for her child.
Baby Factory: What Mary first believed Freki wanted them for. The females in the southern dragon realm were viewed as nothing more than expendable pieces for the race's expansion. But turns out, they found in Freki a lover who actually cares about them as individuals, not just breeding tools. Freki has made it clear that their success and survival are his top priorities, and he's never forced them to have children. He prefers letting things happen naturally when they feel it's the right time for it.
Twincest: Usually when they're alone. Though, while they're with Freki...
Half-Human Hybrid: Their father was a full-blooded vampire and their mother was a human witch and part of the Cult of Anima.
Polar Opposite Twins: Mary's personality is fiery, outgoing, and laid-back compared to Megan, who tends to be more serious and distant. However, it's worth noting that Megan's demeanor might not be intentional since she's cursed with the inability to show emotions other than anger or sadness.
Theme Twin Naming: Mary and Megan. This trend continues with their children, James and Juni (though those two are not twins, with James being three years older).
Violently Protective Girlfriends: Even though he's capable of taking care of himself, they're always ready to step in and protect their husband. They were also not too pleased when The V7D (a team involving three ladies) came looking for Freki, and Medea requested a private meeting with him.
Property of Love: Mary is pretty possessive towards Freki, calling him "her" or "their" wolf, and is unwilling to share him with anyone else. She becomes visibly aggressive and defensive when others attempt to come between them. On the other hand, Megan is more level-headed about the situation, but she still holds a strong desire to protect and keep Freki to themselves.
Red Eyes, Take Warning: Having red eyes is pretty much the standard for vampires. But the twins, they take it up a notch with their intense, crimson-red eyes. It sets them apart from Miyuuki, whose eyes are more of a vibrant scarlet red. It's like a clear sign that these two dhampirs and the vampire from the V7D are in a league of their own.
Covert Pervert: So, when they're out in public, the twins play it cool and classy, showing off their status in the Dynasty. But behind closed doors? Oh boy, things get hot and steamy. They don't hold anything back when it comes to their love and desire for Freki and each other.
Birds of a Feather: Megan and Freki clearly have lots of similarities, at least in terms of how stoic and seemingly unemotional they can be.
Bought Down to Normal: Just like Miyuuki, there's this time when the twins become totally human. But unlike Yuuki, who's a full-on vampire and loses her powers at dawn and gets them back at sunset every day, the twins have their own thing going on. For the last ten days of each month, they forcefully transform into regular humans. And then, like clockwork, when the new month begins and the sun sets, they go back to being their usual selves.
Boyish Short Hair: Mary sports shoulder-long hair to differentiate her from her sister, who has waist-long hair.
Fair-Play Villain: Despite being rude, snobbish, and unpleasant towards their ''guests'', they don't resort to cheating during Freki's confrontation with Quincey. In their 4-on-4 showdown against the V7D, they establish fair ground rules and actually abide by them. Their worst offense is trash-talking their opponents, but that's as far as it goes.
Gentle Touch vs. Firm Hand: Parenting-wise at least. Mary and Freki are the "firm hand" to Megan's "gentle touch".
Ambiguous Disorder: While this was a consequence of giving Mary all of her emotions rather than a medical disorder, but Megan shows some signs of autism, with her stoic demeanour, monotone voice, and inability to understand how people interact with each other.
Disappeared Dad: Their father (a vampire) abandoned the twins and their mother when they were young, which was one of the reasons Mary was originally insecure about her love for Freki.
Made of Iron: Megan is either this or has a high pain tolerance. She can withstand having Freki (a 255-pound behemoth) slammed over against her. Mostly played for laughs.
Emotionless Girl: Megan, though this is tragically subverted once Mary dies, finally getting her emotions back.
The Comically Serious: Megan's humorous moments borrow from her lack of visible reaction to anything and her blunt, straightforward nature, even more than her boyfriend.
Shameless Fanservice Girl: They both qualify, but especially Megan, she has no issue with Freki publicly groping her whatsoever, although these are mostly accidental.
Older Than They Look: They're both young adults when they meet Freki, yet they could pass for teenagers. It becomes evident when Juni is a teenager and Megan doesn't appear to have aged a day.
Dull Eyes of Unhappiness: Megan's default expression, even if she's, in her head, sqweaking like a high schooler.
Undeathly Pallor: The twins are unusually pale in comparison to everyone else due to their vampire status and the fact that they spend the majority of their time indoors.
Kuudere: Megan always has a deadpan expression on, even when excited.
Vampires Are Sex Gods: If you judge by how blissful and relaxed Freki looks when he emerges from the bedroom, it's safe to say that the twins are incredible in bed.
I Am Not Pretty: Downplayed; Mary believes she is unattractive in comparison to her sister. Freki often reassures her that she is gorgeous and that she loves her as much as Megan.
Red Oni, Blue Oni: Mary is the lively and energetic red to Megan's more stoic and subdued blue.
Hates Being Touched: Subverted. Mary most certainly does not hate being touched. But she acts as if she is because she is afraid of what would happen if she stays in physical contact for too long. Only Freki and Megan can actually touch her for more than 30 seconds.
Major Injury Underreaction: Megan never reacts to any kind of injury (real or fake) more strongly than in a calm manner.
The Stoic: Megan, even more than her boyfriend. Will have a neutral expression even when everyone else is freaking out.
OWEN/KAWREN DU CRONOS:
The Ace: This dragon is a real overachiever. He's not only the only one of Geist's three children that he actually acknowledges, but he's also possibly the strongest, knows first aid methods, is praised and beloved by anybody who met him and is fluent in multiple languages. This dragon does it all, and does it with style - which is probably why his brother Anthony got jealous enough to consider murder!
Always Someone Better: It seems that no matter what Anthony tries to do, Kawren always seems to have done it better. Except for the whole "staying alive" thing. This begs the question: was he just really bad at being alive, or was he so skilled at dying that he made it look easy?
Chronic Hero Syndrome: This guy's got a serious case of the hero complex! He's always itching to save the day, or rather, itching to bask in the glory and ass-licking that come with it. But this ''noble'' ambition causes some major tension between him and his siblings, especially Anthony.
Competition Freak: This guy has the du Cronos blood flowing through his veins, which means he's got a natural urge to outdo everyone, even his own flesh and blood. You know how some people just can't resist the urge to one-up others? Well, he's got that urge on steroids, and he's not afraid to flaunt it.
Insufferable Genius: He's got a serious case of "look at me, I'm the greatest" syndrome. He loves to show off his skills and achievements, even when they're not that impressive. It's so annoying that you just want to throw a punch at him, or in Anthony's case, plan his murder. He even tries to play down his abilities, like when he claims to only know a little bit of French, when in reality he's a fluent speaker. And when his sister Amy calls him out on it, he just brushes it off like it's no big deal.
Parody Sue: The man who is good at everything, Kawren. He was created to be so good that it's annoying. He can speak multiple languages, is a master of combat, and can even give a killer Heimlich manoeuvre. However, his one weakness is that he's terrible at reading people and has no clue that his siblings are sick of his perfection. He just keeps on bragging and humble-bragging, not realizing that it's driving everyone nuts. Sure, he's not the best at staying alive, but that's a small price to pay for being so damn good at everything else.
Take That!: Kawren is my ''take that!'' on the Mary Sues/Gary Stus. He's ridiculously good, and everything he does and anybody who meets him praises him. He is beloved by various female characters and a few male ones, and is considered the only one of the three siblings, in Geist's eyes, to be worthy of challenging him for his throne. He's so good at everything that it's annoying, it's sickening, and his inner circle hates him for it. In the end, he gets outmanoeuvred by Anthony's cleverness, who basically manipulates Kawren into weakening himself and Geist, so when she joins the battle, both of them are too worked up to put up a good fight and get the throne for herself instead. And after that, even though Kawren had no issue with Anthony being Emperor, he got pele kicked in the skull and brutalized to death for all of his perfection. Petty and disproportionatey? Probably. Cathartic to see Kawren's perfect ass being handed to him? Absolutely.
Allergic to Routine: Kawren is like a walking ball of excitement, constantly looking for new things to do and new people to interact with. He gets restless with routine and seeks out adventure wherever he can find it, whether that means stirring up trouble in a village, starting a brawl for no good reason, or investigating a juicy murder mystery. The problem is that this tendency to go off-script and do his own thing causes major headaches for the du Cronos Siege Party. If only he could stick to the plan and avoid unnecessary conflicts, things might go a lot more smoothly for everyone involved. But where's the fun in that?
Ambition is Evil: If you were to describe Kawren as evil, it might be a bit of a stretch... but it's hard to deny that his competitive spirit and obsession with being the top dog bring out some not-so-great qualities. In fact, his perfectionism and desire to one-up everyone else are what ultimately leads to him butting heads with his siblings, especially Anthony, who starts developing deep murderous fratricidal tendencies the more time Kawren exists alongside her.
Black and White Insanity: Kawren was so confident in his abilities and knowledge that he believed he could do no wrong. If anyone dared to contradict him, he dismissed them as clueless and beneath him, much to the annoyance of his fellow teammates in the du Cronos Siege Party. This egotistical behaviour proved to be a major problem in a series where working together is key to survival.
Decoy Protagonist: If "In the Lair of the Crimson Emperor" was a classic 80s-90s action story, Kawren would surely be the quintessential male protagonist. With his blonde hair, athletic build, and impressive combat skills, he's practically perfect in every way. He's got brains, brawn, and a harem of admirers falling at his feet. But this isn't some cheesy, outdated story – it's Anthony's spinoff, and she's not about to let Kawren hog the spotlight forever. Despite his, or perhaps due to his adoring fans, his perfection quickly wears thin on her and leads to her decision to kill him.
DELILAHs TV TROPES:
Betty and Veronica: The Veronica to Nicoletta's Betty for Medea's Archie.
- Delilah seems to accept Medea for who she is, even the most violent, unrepentant version. She doesn’t flinch at the darker side of Medea’s personality, and in fact, she seems to enjoy it. To Delilah, the ruthless, merciless exorcist—the "Nero Angelo" Medea has become—is not someone to fix or redeem, but someone to admire. In her view, if someone truly cares about you, they shouldn’t expect you to change. Medea, in all her wrathful, elegant monstrosity, is already worthy of affection.
- Nicoletta, on the other hand, is still wrestling with the implications of who Medea is beneath the surface. While she deeply cares for her, Nicoletta holds onto hope that Medea might rediscover a part of herself that’s more compassionate, more human. She doesn’t love Medea in spite of her darkness—but she doesn’t celebrate it either. Nicoletta believes that real love challenges people to grow. To her, caring about someone means helping them become a better version of themselves, not just accepting them at their worst.
- What makes their dynamic so complex is that both women are sincere in their intentions. They both want what’s best for Medea—but they disagree on what “best” even means. Delilah’s love is unconditional, a mirror held up to Medea’s truest form. Nicoletta’s love is aspirational, a guiding light trying to reach the parts of Medea still untouched by the abyss.
''You think she has to earn your care by being something cleaner, softer. But I don't want her sanitized. I want her real.''
Genki Girl: When she's happy or excited, she explodes with energy. She becomes animated, chatty, loud, and physically expressive, often bouncing between people or topics with barely a pause for breath. And truthfully, that’s her default setting whenever she’s around the V7D.
The Hedonist: Delilah may not officially belong to the Cult of Anima, but let’s be honest, she lives as if she’s trying to impress the Crimson Emperor herself. Her lifestyle is unapologetically indulgent. If there’s excitement to be found, a party to attend, a thrill to chase, or a new experience to try, she’s already there or dragging others along for the ride. She devotes her free time to fully immersing herself in the pleasures of the world: food, drink, music, dancing, danger, romance, sensory excess—you name it. Growing up as a Drekar in some tiny town, the world outside was a mystery—now that she’s out in it, everything feels new and exciting. And if anyone tries to kill her vibe when she’s off the clock? Yeah, they’re gonna have a problem.
Loved by All: People are quick to make friends with her. Even Nicoletta, who openly admits to feeling jealous of Delilah for pulling Medea’s attention away, can’t bring herself to dislike her. In fact, she’s acknowledged that Delilah gives some of the best hugs she’s ever had. It’s also worth noting that, while she’s still not a fan, Yuki isn’t entirely opposed to Delilah traveling with the V7D. She never tells her to leave, never starts a fight, and never refers to her with the usual level of dismissive sarcasm she reserves for people she doesn’t like. Coming from Yuki, that silence is practically an endorsement.
Nice Girl: Delilah may be a full-blown hedonist, always chasing pleasure and indulging in every thrill life has to offer... but that doesn’t take away from the fact that, at her core, she’s a genuinely kind-hearted person. Her influence on Medea might not always be the most responsible or constructive—after all, encouraging morally grey decisions and reckless fun isn’t exactly Nicoletta’s idea of moral support—but Delilah’s intentions are never malicious. Even Nicoletta, who has every reason to feel threatened or frustrated by Delilah’s closeness to Medea, can’t stay angry at her.
Make-Out Kids: Delilah doesn’t need much of an excuse to get Medea to start making out with her.
Romantic False Lead: Delilah’s the first person Medea enters into a real, emotionally involved relationship with since her time in the Norrington Household. It’s not just physical, and it’s not fleeting. For once, Medea tries something meaningful—something that goes beyond the casual flings or emotionally detached encounters she’s used to. However, since the ultimate plan is for Medea and Nicoletta to end up together, their breakup is inevitable.
Sex is Violence: Delilah, ever the thrill seeker, had developed a habit of blurring the line between sex and catastrophe. Medea is left baffled when she realizes Delilah counts the V7D’s brutal fight against a demon at her university as their “first date.”
Medea: You’re seriously calling Morodovok nearly leveling one of Italy’s top universities and putting countless students, professors, and staff in danger… our first date?
Delilah: There was panic, aggression, and sex. Sounds like a date to me.
Dating What Daddy Hates: Delilah mentions she’s in no rush to introduce Medea to her parents, mostly because they’re extreme homophobes. They might even go so far as to blame her for "turning their daughter gay" with her "demonic pussy.''
Ivy League for Everyone: She’s a professor and department head at the University of Naples Federico II, the very same university that Yuki attends.
Closet Key: Downplayed. While Medea wasn’t the first woman Delilah ever found attractive, she was the first one Delilah actually acted on those feelings with. Before meeting Medea, Delilah may have noticed or admired women in passing, but she never seriously explored those thoughts—either out of uncertainty, social pressure, or simply never feeling the right spark with anyone.
''You were… sort of the first time I didn’t try to rationalize it away.''
Big Breast Pride: She has a Buxom Beauty Standard figure, something she points out with pride multiple times.
Intrigued by Humanity: She’s intrigued by humanity, or more specifically, the pleasures, fun, and self-indulgent activities it has to offer; like vodka, wild parties, tourist attractions, lasagna, weed, and, of course, topping Medea.
Hot Teacher: Delilah is a seriously attractive college professor at the University of Naples Federico II. She’s tall, curvy, and has those killer looks that can’t be ignored, often showing a bit of cleavage. Some of her students even say she gives off a dominatrix vibe. Medea can confirm—those students aren’t wrong.
Too Much Information: Delilah doesn’t mind sharing details about her and Medea’s love life with the V7D—things most couples would rather keep private. Medea usually has to step in and stop her before she reveals too much.
Love at First Sight: Whether it was love or just attraction, she felt drawn to Medea almost immediately after meeting her. She asked her to stay after class to deliver something to Miyuki, then stuck around after class to give Medea her number and address, letting her know she was welcome to visit on the weekend. Since it was obvious Medea felt the same way, she didn’t waste any time taking her up on the offer.
Minored in Asskicking: She’s not a fighter, though she enjoys watching the V7D in action. However, she’s surprisingly skilled at using her tail to grab people; while not powerful enough to do serious damage—she can’t strangle anyone with it or hurl enemies across a room—but it’s strong and nimble enough to use it to snatch or trip enemies, pull objects toward herself, or most importantly, interfere with someone who's trying to attack Medea.
Hot for Student: At first, she was introduced as someone with a particular interest in Yuki. This is meant to lead the audience to think she might be trying to hook up with her. But it turns out to be a red herring. She actually comes across more motherly toward her students—especially when she talks to Yuki about her grades, assignments, and gives that kind of caring, 'keep working hard' advice. In the end, she turns out to be more interested in Medea.
Bunny-Ears Lawyer: She’s an easygoing, fun loving hedonist who spends her free time smoking weed and living for self-indulgence. However, she’s actually a highly educated and skilled college professor, deeply knowledgeable in ancient languages, forgotten rituals, and obscure texts—fields that just so happen to be incredibly relevant to the supernatural threats the V7D deals with. In fact, when she does decide to contribute, her academic expertise can be the key to deciphering prophecies, understanding cursed artifacts, or even identifying vulnerabilities in ancient enemies. She’s effectively the team’s unofficial scholar—but only when she feels like it.
- That's the thing: Delilah doesn’t want to spend her life buried in ancient tomes or constantly aiding life-or-death missions. She could make the V7D’s lives much easier, but more often than not, she prioritizes her hedonistic lifestyle over scholarly contribution. She sees her role as more of an occasional consultant than a full-time support asset.
- Despite that, she does take her job as a teacher seriously. Delilah genuinely cares about her students and goes out of her way to make her classes not only educational but enjoyable. She wants to be the kind of professor that inspires people—not by lecturing at them, but by meeting them where they are. She believes if she can make learning fun and engaging, she might help her students stay motivated, avoid becoming aimless, and maybe even find purpose—just like she did.
Toxic Girlfriend Influence: Delilah isn’t malicious, abusive, or intentionally harmful; she genuinely cares about Medea and wants her to feel accepted and loved. But despite her good intentions, Delilah’s presence in Medea’s life can subtly hinder her personal growth. She’s the kind of partner who loves Medea exactly as she is—flaws, darkness, and all—and makes no effort to encourage her to grow past the parts of herself that might be harmful or self-destructive. In Delilah’s eyes, unconditional love means full acceptance, without expectation or pressure to change. While that may seem ideal on the surface, it creates a comfort zone where Medea feels no need to reflect, evolve, or confront the darker aspects of herself.
Cuteness Proximity: Even though she initially claimed she was just lustfully attracted to Medea when they first met, it was later revealed that Delilah thought Medea was so tiny and cute that she couldn’t resist the urge to cuddle her. Sure, their relationship started with more sparks than sentiment, but over time, it’s become clear that there’s way more to them than just physical desire. These days, they’re often seen curled up together, gently stroking each other’s hair, or just being ridiculously sweet. That said, their relationship still has a healthy balance of old-school romance and pure, unfiltered sexual chemistry.
Good Bad Girl: She’s always been the type to flirt just for the fun of it, effortlessly charming and completely unapologetic about the way she lives her life. No regrets, no excuses—just pure, shameless indulgence in whatever makes her happy. But underneath all that, she’s a genuinely good person with a big heart, and she absolutely loves her job as a teacher. It’s one of the few things she takes seriously, one of the few places where her usual devil-may-care attitude takes a backseat. You can see it when she’s in the classroom—how her whole demeanor shifts, how she lights up when she sees a student finally grasp a concept, how she somehow makes learning feel less like a chore and more like something exciting.
Buxom Beauty Standard: The bustiest character in the story, even more so than Nicoletta. And very proud of it!
TALIAs TV TROPES:
Evil Counterpart: Inverted. Considering the fact that both Talia and Mariya share a past with Medea, there’s a certain familiarity to their dynamic. The two are, in a way, flip sides of the same coin—both succubi with ties to the V7D, but with drastically different approaches to their relationships and their sexuality.
- Mariya, on one hand, is a remorseless and dangerous demon. She’s a serial rapist with little care for the well-being of those she beds. Her intentions are self-serving, and she exerts her dominance without any concern for consent or safety. Her actions leave a trail of broken trust and pain. Medea’s experience with Mariya is particularly traumatic, and whenever her name comes up, Medea visibly tenses, her body reacting with an obvious sense of unease.
- Talia, on the other hand, is a seductive and sexually open succubus, someone who revels in the pleasures of intimacy, but she’s never malicious. While she’s flirtatious and promiscuous, she doesn’t seek to hurt or control anyone. When Medea explained the importance of ensuring that all sexual encounters are safe, sane, and consensual, Talia took those words to heart. She understood the significance of respecting boundaries and mutual desire, something Mariya never cared about.
- When she first crossed paths with the V7D, she was still learning, still growing. If it hadn’t been for Medea’s guidance, she could have easily ended up like Mariya—someone who took what they wanted without any consideration for the consequences. But Medea’s influence allowed Talia to become more mindful of her actions.
Ethical Slut: Talia is an omnisexual succubus who genuinely cares about each and every one of her countless lovers, past and present. She likes to say she’s incapable of falling in love, but anyone who meets her can tell she’s incredibly friendly and flirty—though never overbearing. She knows how to keep things light and fun, never pushing anyone too far, even when she’s interested. She’s also said, with a grin, that she’s had the kids of her favorite lovers—if they were up for it, of course.
Jerk with a Heart of Gold: Towards her lovers, at least, since she's actually otherwise quite friendly for a succubus. Talia often claims that she takes lovers like Medea on a whim, never putting much weight into the connections. She’s also been vocal about her disappointment that she rarely keeps up contact with her children. And yet, despite this supposed indifference, she remembers everything about them—their dreams, their personalities, their favorite positions in bed. She has never once regretted having a child with any of them, regardless of whether that child turned out to be powerful or not. While she may not have loved her partners in the romantic sense—something succubi simply aren’t capable of—she did care for them. More importantly, she ensured that their children grew up admiring their mortal parents, preserving their legacy even if the relationships themselves were fleeting.
Something Else Also Rises: From what Nicoletta could tell, Talia’s tail shoots straight up and goes completely stiff when she climaxes. Medea and Quincey refused to comment, but the looks on their faces said enough—she wasn’t wrong.
All Women Are Lustful: Talia, like any self-respecting succubus born from the depths of Hell’s iciest infernos, has an insatiable appetite for pleasure. Every kiss, every teasing touch, every lingering embrace fed into the hunger that simmered beneath her skin. It is intoxicating, exhilarating. And if her partners were willing, she has no qualms about taking things much, much further.
Chick/Dude Magnet: If there’s one thing she never has to worry about, it’s attention. Being a succubus kind of guarantees that. Men, women—it doesn’t really matter. If they’ve got a pulse and a set of eyes, chances are they’ve fallen for her charms at least once. And, well, she’s got the track record to prove it. She can proudly say she’s kissed three out of the four members of the V7D—whether that was for fun, or just because she could, who’s to say? But even more impressive? She’s managed to bed half of them. Medea and Quincey, to be exact.
Living Lie Detector: Talia can tell when someone’s lying just by smelling their pheromones. That’s how she always knows whether someone’s actually playing hard to get or if they genuinely have no interest in sleeping with her. Last time she met the V7D, she picked up on the fact Medea wasn’t bluffing when she said she didn’t want to sleep with her. For the first time, Talia realized Medea was serious about being in a healthy, loving, and committed relationship with Nicoletta. Talia took it well, barely making a fuss about it.
- Though, of course, she couldn’t resist adding, “Well, if you two ever change your minds and want a threesome, you know where to find me.”
Just Friends: She insists (and there’s nothing so far to prove otherwise) that succubi and incubi simply can’t feel romantic love. It’s not in their wiring, according to her. So no matter how much she truly cares about her past lovers or flings, in her eyes, they’re all just really good friends. Friends she’s incredibly fond of, sure, but nothing romantic. Not even the ones she’s had kids with. To her, it’s all part of the same platonic-but-deeply-caring category she’s made for herself—and she’s totally fine with that.
Ambiguous Situation: Before parting ways with the V7D after a brief reunion, Talia joked with Medea, saying, "I’ll have you meet our son one of these days." Medea rolled her eyes and shot back, "Yeah, yeah, real funny." But after a beat, she paused, her curiosity piqued, and asked again, "Wait, are you serious?" The succubus merely winked and disappeared. The subject was never brought up again, as that encounter marked the last time Talia crossed paths with the V7D.
Cleavage Window: When she bothers wearing clothes, her attire always allows people to view her assets.
Heroic Seductress: Talia knows she’s a knockout; hell, she practically weaponises it. And when her path happens to cross with the V7D, and she reckons a bit of flirt and flair might tip the scales? She’s more than happy to fuck their problems away... all in the name of helping the team, of course.
Form Fitting Wardrobe: Whenever Talia actually decides to put on clothes—which isn’t often—they’re always tight enough to leave little to the imagination. Her outfits seem custom-designed to highlight every curve, but especially her hips.
Big Breast Pride: Ohhh yes. Talia is very proud of her large breasts, and will take any chance to show off in provocative ways.
Succubi: Just like the vampires in Norrington's Desire stick to the classic vampire tropes, succubi like Talia embody all the traditional traits you’d expect from a succubus:
- While she’s definitely got her share of demonic features—horns, glowing eyes, bright red skin with stripes, and a tail—Talia’s otherwise pretty humanoid, or more like a cute monster girl. In Norrington's Desire, succubi are actually the most human-looking of all demons. Most demons have to disguise themselves or possess someone to pass as human, but succubi skip that step entirely. Makes sense, right? Their whole deal is being irresistibly alluring to mortals; kind of hard to pull that off if you look like disturbingly hideous 30 foot tall blob monster.
- She’s almost always flirting—it’s practically her default setting. Honestly, it feels weirdly off when she’s not trying to charm someone or make a move to get into their pants.
- She couldn’t care less about the species or gender of her partners. What really matters to her is how good they are in bed and, occasionally, the potential of any child they might have together.
- She has the ability to slip into someone’s dreams and turn them into something... steamy, but only if they’re already asleep. That said, most of her partners tend to knock out cold once she’s, well, finished with them—wink.
- Being around Talia has the tendency to get people heated. When she was new to being a succubus, she leaned into that ability a lot, but after her first run-in with Medea, she’s barely used it since, telling her it’s way more effective to charm people the old-fashioned way—by just being herself. Plus, she made Talia realize using that “aphrodisiac aura” could raise some uncomfortable questions about consent.
- Succubi and Incubi are the only demons that can actually reproduce. All other demon breeds are infertile, which is why demonkind doesn’t have to worry about going extinct, but also makes sure Laurel avoids demon overpopulation. The offspring of a succubus or incubus can be pretty much anything—hellhounds, imps, even torturers—so there’s no shortage of variety.
Cuddle Bug: Talia has this habit of randomly hugging Medea, Nicoletta, and Quincey—just because she feels like it. Whether things stop at just a hug or take a different turn usually depends on how the other three feel about it in the moment.
What is This Thing You Call ''Love?'': By her own admission, Talia (and by extension, all succubi and incubi) are fundamentally incapable of love. Their entire existence revolves around lust and the satisfaction of their own desires, often at the expense of others. The only moment we see even a hint that Talia may long for genuine affection comes during her reunion with Medea. When the Nero Angelo offers herself willingly, Talia approaches her with a look that's not just hesitant, but almost afraid—vulnerable in a way we've never seen before. She kisses her, gently, almost tenderly. It's an unexpectedly soft moment, followed by a flash of inner conflict. But soon after, Talia falls back into old patterns—biting, grabbing, groping, giving in to the instincts that define what she is. Even if a succubus wants to feel love, to form a real connection, the truth is they simply can't—not in any conventional sense. Not even someone like Talia, who might be considered an exception. Love, for them, is something foreign; impossible to fully understand, express, or truly feel.
The Tease: As you’d expect from a succubus, Talia spends plenty of time flirting with everyone in the V7D... except Yuki, of course, because Yuki scares her. But once she finds out Nicoletta and Medea are dating, she backs off without much fuss... well, not before cheekily suggesting a threesome. Still, she steps away after that, more or less gracefully.
NICOLO ARGENTO
Nicoletta's father who runs a licensed agriturismo-style hunting lodge. On top of that, he provides local hunters with guided services (knowing the terrain, handling licenses, scouting).
TROPES:
Absurdly Elderly Father: It’s downplayed, but still pretty surprising for an Italian man in the '90s. In Nicoletta's flashback, when she was just a week away from turning 15, Nicolo was shown to look pretty damn good for a 50-year-old. That means he and his wife had Nicoletta when he was around 35—especially odd considering it was a time when couples typically started having kids right after getting married.
Silver Fox: He is even favorably compared to Pierce Brosnan.
Cool Old Guy: Sir Nicolo Argento is a refined, well-respected Italian gentleman. Well-educated and boasting a solid build for a man of his age. He’s a crack shot with a rifle who imparted all he knew to his two kids, a capable trapper when the situation calls for it, and an exceptional hunter. His wardrobe, adorned with various furs, and his home, packed with expertly mounted trophies of his conquests, speak volumes about his prowess and passion for the hunt. He’s also a genuinely kind, wise, and all-around good man who raised Nicoletta into the good woman she is today. No tragic backstory, no drama—just a father who did right by his daughter. Oh, and he’s got some musical talent too—can strum a mean ballad on the guitar. Even Medea couldn’t resist joining in with her flute for an impromptu duet, completely unaware at the time that she was jamming with her future father-in-law!
Action Dad: He’s the one who taught Nicoletta and Nicolás everything they know about marksmanship and hunting. And while he might not wield some flashy magic weapon, don’t underestimate him, he’s still razor-sharp, even at his age. Honestly, if he were a bit younger, he’d fit right in with the V7D.
Beware the Nice Ones: Nicolo is, hands down, one of the warmest, most easygoing older men you’ll ever meet. The kind who’ll offer you a beer even if you just met, who laughs often, tells great stories, and makes you feel instantly at ease. He’s patient, kind-hearted, and always up for a tune on his guitar just because the moment feels right. But unlike his daughter, if he decides you’re a problem, if he deems it necessary, he won’t hesitate to put a bullet in your ass.
Good Parents: He and his second wife, Claudia. Were a really positive influence on Nicoletta.
''You only take what you need, you respect your prey, and you never kill for cruelty or ego.''
Former Teen Rebel: In a quiet moment with Medea, Nicolo admits there’s a lot about his past that Nicoletta doesn’t know. He once ran away from home just to try out for the Italian national football team ahead of that year’s World Cup, and at one point, he bought a motorcycle behind his father’s back. He even confesses he used to get into fights at school, because he had a bit of a temper and a strong sense of pride.
Hunter for Necessity, Not Sport: Nicolo made his name hunting genuine threats to Italy: Wolves that turned to killing livestock and people, rogue boars that had gone violent, or animals that killed for sport rather than survival. His code was clear: if a beast was behaving as nature intended, he would not raise his rifle against it.
Master Tracker: Known among rural communities as someone who could “hear the woods breathe,” Nicolo read claw marks, scat, fur, snapped twigs, even the rhythm of bird calls to know where his quarry was. His knowledge of animal behavior bordered on instinct, and he was often called in by farmers, shepherds, and villages when no one else could solve a problem. Nicoletta laments she is nowhere near as good as a tracker as her old man because she doesn't have the patience for it.
Ethical Hunter: Both Nicoletta and Nicolás grew up not just around rifles, traps, and skins; but also around stories of when not to shoot. He instilled in them respect for life as much as respect for craft. This becomes the moral seed for Nicoletta’s later insistence on redemption and rehabilitation, even for enemies.
Conservationist: As Italy modernized and wild lands shrank, Nicolo became an early voice for preserving natural spaces and species. He never abandoned hunting, but redefined it: offering guided hunts to wealthy tourists, carefully selecting only the old, the sick, or the genuinely dangerous animals. In this way, he both preserved tradition and protected ecosystems.
Pragmatic Hero: When Nicolo was dispatched to deal with a threatening man-eating or livestock prowler animal, he never asked for payment upfront. But he also knew that bullets, travel, time, and feeding a family cost money. If someone offers payment, he accepts. He also had a tendency to keep the carcass of the animals he hunted to make clothes with them.
''I'll take the payment; I have a pregnant wife at home and a son starting elementary school. My Responsibility to them is just as important as responsibility to Italy.''
Great White Hunter: Among Nicolo's more grounded pastimes is the age-old sport of hunting. A handful of furs, modestly displayed in his study, serve as quiet testaments to years spent tracking game through Europe’s temperate woodlands. But unlike the stereotypical image of the reckless aristocratic hunter, Nicolo is also a dedicated environmentalist in both word and practice, Nicolo has long advocated for the preservation of the very ecosystems he traverses. His logic is blunt but effective: “There is no hunt without a living forest.” To that end, he’s committed significant time and resources to maintaining healthy woodland habitats, funding conservation efforts, and ensuring that the lands he frequents are protected from urban encroachment and ecological degradation. In fact, few within his circle have done more to preserve endangered species or secure protected zones across regional borders.
Nicoletta: "Il mio Nero Angelo, the best hunter I ever knew once told me, ‘If you can’t walk the woods without needing to fire a shot, you’ve missed the point entirely.’ I’ve carried that with me since I was twenty."
Retired Badass: In his younger years, Nicolo was far more active in the field—particularly when it came to hunting. He was known for often tracking his targets for days before ever raising a weapon. However, in a now well-known incident, Nicolo once discharged his firearm at what he believed to be an intruder entering through a window. The intruder turned out to be Yuki, who fortunately, was a vampire, therefore could simply heal the wound by drinking blood..
- Beyond marksmanship, Nicolo also spent part of his early adulthood as a dedicated practitioner of capoeira. Though he retired from formal practice by the time his son Nicolás was born, he occasionally refers back to those days with a sense of quiet pride.
After the rest of the V7D explain to Nicolo that Yuki was not an intruder, the man laughs after noticing his shot missed her chest and instead landed on her neck ‘Guess I’ve slowed down,’ he quipped, ‘used to be I never missed.’
GIANNI CAVALIERIs TROPES
Attractive Bent-Gender: Gianni makes a very cute girl, mostly because he's very androgynously handsome as a guy, he was even able to trick Medea's lesbian ass at first.
First Law of Gender Bending: Gianni identifies as male (given he labels himself gay for Quincey), and is nominally fine presenting as such, but we almost always see him dressed with pretty feminine clothing.
The Tease: He's pretty easy on the eyes, and he knows it. At one point he teasingly suggests for Quincey to join him in the bath in order to prove that he's a male. He probably didn't expect for Quincey to take the offer.
Meaningful Name: The idea was to give him the gayest name I could come up with. I settled with Gianni Cavalieri, composed of the names of Gianni Versace and Tommasso Cavalieri. The former was openly gay and the latter is heavinly implied to be Michelangelo's lover or at least, as some put it, the object of the greatest expression of his love.
- He's also a sculptor, and he was named after the greatest sculptor of all time's lover.
Second Love: He's Quincey's second attempt at love after his offscreen relationship with Nicoletta.
Follow the Leader: He's not shy about admitting his passion for sculpting came from admiring Michelangelo.
Eccentric Artist: He has his quirks, crossdressing being only one of them. He also seems to be able to have some form of subtle seer abilities, as he seems to be able to predict outcomes instinctively via his craft, as many times when the V7D pays him a visit after a job, he already has made a sculpture about it, even though Gianni couldn't possibly know about it as he doesn't like phones so Quincey wouldn't be able to call him about it.
Mr. Fanservice: Many men in his works are depicted either naked or with little clothing. Strangely enough, he rarely seems to actually have any sexual intentions in his drawings, just seemingly appreciating male beauty.
Wholesome Crossdresser: He admits he hasn’t been dressing femininely for very long—maybe a year or two. It started as a lost bet, with the “punishment” being to wear a pretty dress. The problem? He ended up loving it. Not only did it feel comfortable, it also reignited his artistic drive at a time when he’d been stuck in a creative slump.