User:Rihko
Rihko Kirijo
(Pronounced: Re·ko Key·re·joe)
Zephyr Field Agent, Engineer, Self-Alleged 'Mad Intern'
(The official Zephyr file:)
Rihko was one of the middle children of the Kirijo family of New York. Her father, Matsu, was an emigrant who earned his citizenship in the US Air Force. Her mother, Susan, was a counselor and the two met through a mutual friend. Rihko is the only survivor - Susan Kirijo was the only known relative to survive PN Day, and she died shortly thereafter when she left the bubble after contracting an inorganic mutation variation. When she initially joined Zephyr and was asked to identify a next-of-kin, Rihko declined, stating that she did not have a single surviving relative of any variety. When asked if she had any friends she wanted to declare as emergency contacts, Rihko likewise declined, stating none were currently alive. Recently, she has listed a 'Takumi' as her emergency contact.
Rihko traveled extensively before PN Day. She was the Purchasing Director for s small museum/gallery in San Diego, California, and worked with private collectors on a freelance basis. Her job sent her on frequent trips, both cross-country and international. During the Outbreak, Rihko volunteered for the rescue operation in San Diego, helping in triage and logistics. She contracted a relatively mild nanite infection at the time, which left her still looking human, but she received the Zephyr inoculation just to be safe. Since she was already 'contaminated' Rihko applied for a position with Zephyr. Currently, she operates as a field agent for Zephyr, and is listed as a lab intern for Pax Ex Scientia, a Zephyr sub-group directed by Loki. In addition to filing paperwork, her general studies, and various errands, Rihko also enjoys tinkering and designing gadgets.
Other Zephyr staff members have noted Rihko for her positive attitude and resilient personality. When she first arrived in Fairhaven, Rihko did not have any experience fighting and frequently ended up in Zephyr's triage - while dealing with the other associated trauma of being overrun by ferals. Despite her trials and tribulations, though, she always remained positive and upbeat, and continues to enthusiastically pursue, well, whatever task she's currently working on.
Known Immediate Relations:
Matsu Kirijo (Father) (Deceased) (Went feral, put down by Susan Kirijo in self defense)
Susan Kirijo (Mother) (Deceased) (Died after leaving the New York bubble)
Miri Kirijo (Sister) (Deceased) (Murdered by feral formally known as Matsu Kirijo)
Yuko Kirijo (Sister) (Missing, Presumed Deceased)(Last known location: Las Vegas)
Angela Kirijo (Sister) (Deceased) (Murdered by looters in St. Louis)
Daniel Kirijo (Brother) (Deceased) (Killed by ferals in Minneapolis)
Tatsu Kirijo (Brother) (Missing, Presumed Deceased) (Last known location: San Antonio)
(Unofficial Addendum)
Rihko does not just tinker with parts now and then; although she might not understand the nanites very well, or be anywhere near as accomplised at using them as an adept or a true dedicated scientist, she is a natural engineer and excels at the practical application of mechanics and electronics. (OOC: Her first Profession was Magnificent Bastard, and she has Design level 3).
Rihko's personal philosophy is not one that she has shared with a lot of people, but she believes that, above all, one must be focused on the now. She believes that if something is worth doing, it is worth doing enthusiastically, and tends to throw herself into whatever it is she is doing - be that something as tame as filing paperwork or talking with a friend, or something like scavenging and fighting. She also believes that she shouldn't drop her problems on other people, so she tends to avoid talking about any of her past that she thinks others might find unpleasant.
Known Associates: (NPCs)
Takumi - Kitsune. Rihko's son, and her 'patrol partner'. Also helps her out around the Tower.
Akiko - Goo-cow. A mercenary, and one of Balina's daughters, frequently hired by Rihko to help her out on missions.
Charlotte - Chimera? She's Muscle, with a capital M, and just showed up one day. She follows Rihko around some times, and tends to not say much, if anything. But she's good at looming.
