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Seele (The Hunt, Quantum)
A resident of the Underworld and the backbone of Wildfire. She goes by the alias “Babochka.”
She has a frank personality, but there is a delicate and sensitive hidden side to her deep in her heart.
Character Details
A spirited and valiant member of Wildfire who grew up in the perilous Underworld of Belobog. She is accustomed to being on her own.
The protectors and the protected, the oppressors and the oppressed… The world Seele grew up known was just a simple dichotomy…
That is, until “that girl” appeared.
Character Story: Part I
Seele's first fight in her life was for herself.
Back then, she would wander aimlessly through the alleyways each day. When she was thirsty, she'd beg for water at the orphanage. When she was hungry, she'd swap scraps she found with the merchants for biscuits. Everyone in the dark side of Rivet Town knew that fearless homeless girl, and everyone was keen to avoid this wild, stubborn little rascal.
One hot evening, she felt very thirsty from too much playing. She arrived at the orphanage to discover the bucket containing water from the well was almost empty. Another shriveled homeless man was also there trying to get a drink — and after a power struggle which involved fists and even teeth, the man fled and Seele earned the right too slake her thirst alone.
Seele saw the man three days later. Through the window of the clinic, she saw that wizened figure at death's door, lying on a stretcher.
Ever since then, she's always left a little water in the bucket for the people coming later.
Character Story: Part II
As a child, Seele only ever went up to the Overworld once. That was after she'd met Oleg — who at the time was still captain of the Underworld's Silvermane Guards. Oleg hid Seele in his supply bag one day and took her up to the Overworld by cable car to give her a peek at the city she yearned for.
Seele followed Oleg around the sights of Belobog, eating delicious foods and dressing up in splendid clothes beyond her wildest imagination. She scared off a group of kids with her uncouth miner slang, which caused Oleg to burst out into laughter. Those two short days were full of joy and laughter.
Before leaving that evening, they sat on a bench in the Administrative District Plaza as Seele stared at the restaurant opposite them.
“Was the Overworld fun, Seele? Wanna come back again later?”
“Can I ask you something?”
“… What's up? Ask away.”
“Those Overworlders are only eating half their meal, and threw the rest away.”
“…”
“Do they know that people down below haven't got enough food to eat?”
“…”
Oleg saw how a look of gloom passed over her tender face.
“Let's go back, Oleg. I don't want to come back here again.”
Character Story: Part III
Lying on the clinic's bed, Seele is finally able to calm herself down as she silently thought over her experiences since becoming a member of Wildfire.
Injuries and blood are routine occurrences for her. Seele has a better-than-average tolerance for pain, which allows her to fully unleash herself in combat — ignoring any lingering bumps and bruises.
Wounds will always heal, just as the threat of the Fragmentum will always grow. Just as people always return to their boring lives once rescued. Sometimes, a misconception would pop up in Seele's mind, as if time in the Underworld had come to a standstill… It somehow seems that all the efforts she and Wildfire had made are all in vain.
The doctor comes over and gently asks about her injury. Seele struggles to organize words, and conveys her confusion to the doctor.
“What's more important than miracles, Seele,” the doctor says with a smile as she places her palm lightly no Seele's forehead, “is to protect people's hopes for miracles.”
