"M-my life is... not my own. I live... I-I live to protect those who care... for me. I live to s-serve those who c-cannot protect themselves. I am a solider... I am s-strong."
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Posted: Sun Nov 10, 2013 8:22 am
+ Name: Shakuntala Tischendorf. + Nickname(s): Tala, "horse smoocher." + Birthday: September 27th. + Age: Seventeen. + Gender: Female. + Sexual Orientation: Asexual. + Height: 5'4". + Body type: Firmly muscled from constant horseback riding; appears rather slim in her uniform. + Hair: Black, pulled into a side bun; when unraveled, her hair goes to about mid-back with a slight wave. + Eye color: Maroon. + Skin color: Copper brown. + Distinguishing Features: Beauty mark above her lip's corner and a small, inch long scar near her chin.
+ Family: Abram Tischendorf (father), Kamla Tischendorf (mother), Sita Tischendorf (older sister), Barnabas Tischendorf (uncle), Neil Tischendorf (cousin).
+ Likes: Rainy days, drawing, tomatoes, light conversation, embroidery, sleeping, feeling like she belongs, her uncle, horses. + Dislikes: Blood and gore, titans, feeling inferior, Neil, arguing, stale bread, getting dirty, feeling queasy, the smell of rotting meat.
+ Profession: After graduating from the compound, Shakuntala has moved on to bigger and better things at the Survey Corps' base. She has not achieved her dream of becoming a veterinary officer yet because she lacks experience, but is currently shadowing an experienced one, known as Centa Thompson, who is showing her the ropes until she has thoroughly learned enough to take the position herself.
+ Affiliation: Survey Corps.
+ Personality: Shakuntala displays a "wooden" facade that appears cold and demeaning; as if she is a woman who would judge you directly on the spot. Many stray from her because of this, but in actuality, Shakuntala is soft with a personality akin to a small, bashful girl. While her shyness prevents her from being an outspoken member of her squad, she puts a hundred and ten percent forward towards any goal and always does what is asked of her. Her domineering fault is her inability to say no even when a task is humiliating or near impossible. Her will oversteps her pride always and it is because of this Shakuntala gets sulky when others have a condescending opinion about her.
Most of these complaints arise from her weak stomach. Shakuntala is known to get motion sickness and lose her meals time and time again when it comes to blood and gore. She couldn't even slay livestock in her own home without feeling queasy. She has trouble hurting something living (even titans) because of slaughter, but Shakuntala herself has a steel forbearance when it comes to pain. She can keep marching if it hurts, but will fall to one knee if it means wringing the neck of a chicken and gutting it.
One lesson Shakuntala learned from her father and won't ever forget is frugality. Despite growing up in one of the higher income neighborhoods of Shiganshina, the trainee was taught at a young age that nothing should go to waste and a life of extravagance and lavishness could have deathly consequences. Even her home was of the modest necessities and never decorated with all of the baubles, trinkets, and things that would certainly make the eye pop. Though Kamla complained to her daughter about it from time to time, Shakuntala thought it was the right way to live. Even as a member of the military, the girl believes that being prudent with resources is a must. As long as every mouth is fed, extra bread should be saved. As long as no one is dying of thirst, extra water should be stored. Shakuntala never overindulges and is actually more open to sharing her food then keeping it.
Many have related Shakuntala to a mother hen. When the young woman comes to care about someone, she will nitpick and peck at them for small things -- especially if the choice or action will bring dire consequences to that person. The soldiers throws her entire concern onto an individual and nurtures them with her soul because it is the only way she knows how to care for someone. Her arrogance is to blame for this; she thinks others can't take care of themselves unless she is there to lend a hand. Yet, despite coming off as an annoyance because of this trait, her squabbles with others is just a sign she cares and is comfortable with another person. Around them, she can spread her wings and have her feathers ruffled.
Shakuntala has only known the company of herself for a very long time. Besides herself, the next person she knows thoroughly is her own mother, Kamla. Since she became her child, Shakuntala has dutifully completed what was instructed of her without any complaint or interaction with anyone. Due to her little socialization, the trainee is terrible when it comes to talking to others. She's uneducated in the ways of proper civility and has a tendency of bringing up terrible topics at the wrong time. Because of this, the girl tries to be careful of what she says and mentally rebukes herself when she says something out of line.
Unfortunately, Shakuntala does not seem the type to aim for the military. Her motherly instincts and sheltered approach to life paints her as a female who would prefer settling down and becoming the stereotypical housewife. However, the girl is quite disgusted with such a fate. The reasoning being is because of her mother's iron hold on a girl who wishes to be free. Shakuntala loves her mother, but knowing the woman made betrothal the equivalent of a must made her felt trapped to a choice she had no way out of. Choosing to join the military, to Shakuntala, felt like the first mature and personal choice that was not either encouraged or already chosen for her by Kamla. And, despite it bringing about major tension between her and her mother when she left for training, Shakuntala swallowed her guilt and stuck through with it because it was one step closer to the person she wanted to become -- the heroic soldier Abram painted his brother to be. Unfortunately, this individual she dreamed of becoming was crafted with idyllic novelty, not realism. Due to this, the girl grew up with a glorified depiction of the army, not the brutal and painful truth that marked the carnage soldiers faced daily.
While her mother's control of her life is one of the main reasons she detests marriage, but it is also due to experiences in her past that shaped her desire not to wed. Kamla did not have a happy marriage with her husband and their tumultuous relationship paved the foundation to thoughts of why their marriage wasn't as happy as Shakuntala's mother made it out to be. What really cemented her dislike and desire not to be with another was her sister's marriage, which fell apart after she had her first child. Sita's husband walked out on her and she was left to care for her infant herself. Bearing witness to an unhappy and failed marriage caused her to believe there could be no happiness in it despite Kamla speaking so highly of it. Thus, to avoid such an outcome that Shakuntala was positive would happen in the future, the military was her escape.
Contributing to a cause is what fuels Shakuntala's current desire in the military. While her inspiration was her uncle, Barnabas, it shifted after the girl saw how the years took their toll on him. At first, she only sought out this reason to justify all the time spent training, but it became truth when Shakuntala realized how satisfying it was becoming a pinprick of light during a rather dim age and serving and protecting civilians behind the walls. While she doesn't have much tact when it comes to calming panicking masses like more open souls, seeing how children look up to her in awe and how others express fond gratitude and respect for her service is enough to keep Shakuntala going.
When it comes to asking for help, Shakuntala seems incapable of doing so vocally. Getting a word out of her is a toughie. She tries to relay messages via body language rather than through word of mouth, so most of the time, what she has to say may be undecipherable. When she does talk, her speech patterns are very precise and broken. Shakuntala speaks carefully, as if reading from a book, and has a tendency of correcting herself or restating something if her thoughts come out as jumbled or what she said sounded vague or could be misinterpreted. Despite being inexpressive vocally, Shakuntala's a bit more open with her other emotions, although they warrant both awkward and embarrassing moments. For example, when she spews tears, she sounds like a whimpering mutt. Since this draws attention to her, it supports her desire to remain stiff-faced, but even Shakuntala has her limits.
Shakuntala is very finicky and has a hard time being content with something. She picks at little things and fusses over the details until whatever it is she is working on fits her acceptance. Unfortunately, it takes a lot of effort to ever please her and most throw their hands up in frustration trying to do so. To the Tischendorf, allowing deviation from a standard only leads to failure. By remaining rigidly accurate, a person is more inclined to find success and, thus, happiness. She tends to frown upon those rebellious souls who try to think outside the box because she believes they are walking the fine line between future success and sorrow.
+ Background: Shakuntala is the second of two girls born to Kamla and Abram Tischendorf. Unlike her sister, Sita, Shakuntala kept to her family home and worked on embroidery designs or drawing daily. She was typically at the side of her mother as she did so and, for most of her life, her parent was her only friend. Kamla taught her everything the girl knew, from cooking to cleaning to even the language from her side of the family. Abram, who kept to the slaughterhouse and their butcher shop most of the day, could only observe his daughters from afar. Noticing how mirthful Sita was in comparison to his second because she was identical to him in terms of personality, he tried to force her from their home so she wouldn't turn out like him: aloof and distant from most. Abram dragged Shakuntala to the slaughterhouse, thrust a knife into her hands, and ordered her to kill a pig.
When she refused out of fear, Abram grew frustrated and snatched the knife from her. He slaughtered the pig himself in front of her. Shaken by the sight, the girl panicked, and fled from her father. For two days, she went missing. Kamla lashed out at her husband for what he did and was so overwrought with guilt and worry that she dedicated her time to searching for her daughter. Sita overtook the woman's chores during this time because Kamla was so busy. Eventually, Neil came forward to Abram and admitted he was sheltering Shakuntala. When she turned up on his doorstep, he let her in, and allowed her to stay. However, her shaky state worried him, and he felt the need to get her help and turned to his uncle for that. After returning home, Kamla was in a complete state of relief. Since then, the woman never allowed her daughter to leave the house, and Shakuntala was completely imprisoned to her home; much to her delight.
After a few years, Sita revealed to her parents her hopes to get married. At seventeen, she had fallen in love with a neighborhood boy. Kamla happily gave the girl her permission and blessing. Abram had no opinion on the matter. After the wedding, Kamla requested that her daughter try and learn more of Shakuntala and find her a suitable match. Sita tried to get closer to her sister, but couldn't break the girl's defenses. She gave up on her and shifted her concentration to her husband after finding out she was pregnant.
Soon, Shakuntala began being pressured by her mother that she should do something with her life. Yet, according to the woman, the only thing her daughter could and should turn to was an early betrothal. Unfortunately, the girl didn't want to marry, but explaining to her mother her choice took an arduous effort that came to no avail. Recalling the stories her father told her as a child of her uncle as a reputable man in the military inspired her. A few months after Sita turned eighteen and had her first child, Shakuntala broke the decision to her parents that she wanted to join the military. Kamla was absolutely distraught with the situation, reflecting on the possibility in the future where she might die. Abram, again, had no opinion on the matter but feigned anger at his daughter to suit his wife. When Neil, her cousin and childhood rival, heard of her choice, he too decided to join the military, but Abram prevented him because of a promise he made with his brother: Don't make Neil decide anything foolish. Kamla stopped talking to Shakuntala after she left for training -- coming to the decision she was already dead to her.
For her first few months in training, Shakuntala was guilt-ridden over her choice to join the military. She wanted dearly to apologize to her mother to return to a semblance of the family life she once knew, but couldn't for fear that if she did, Kamla would take this as a sign her daughter was giving in. Pride -- as her father had put it -- was her family's poison, and her own pride prevented her from giving up the life she chose just to appease her mother. In turn, Shakuntala started visiting her sister, Sita, on her off days by traveling to Shiganshina on horseback. In exchange for her sister's company and understanding (and also out of pity because of the arduous effort required to raise an infant alone), Shakuntala started assisting her sibling with any household chores that needed doing. Over the course of several more months, Shakuntala and Sita became quite close, and the younger Tischendorf started seeing her sister as an important confidant.
Slowly, but surely, Shakuntala also began repairing -- and destroying -- some of the relationships she had with her family. She came to learn that her father, Abram, was not at all furious with her choice to join the military upon a run in with him. In fact, he was quite proud of her, and let this be known to her. This triggered a relief and teary-eyed moment between the two as the girl reconciled with her father. However, this moment was the first and last time she saw him since training. Considering the guilt and fear she still held for her mother, the youngest Tischendorf kept her distance. Shakuntala also paid some just desserts to her cousin, Neil, who would bully her when they were children. During a random encounter, she tried to reach out to him as a source of support, but the seventeen year old male rebuked her with insults. Growing mad, she struck him across the face with a punch, and for the first time managed to stand up for herself -- a key note of her maturity from the soft-spoken, jittery girl to the more open, brave soldier who was finally realizing her worth.
After graduation, Shakuntala is transferred into the Survey Corps. She instantly makes her interests known to them upon acceptance and is fitted with horse care and upkeep as her primary focus. Due to her moderate experience with veterinary medicine, she is not directly given the duties of an officer, but instead instructed to shadow an experienced one to give her more of a hands-on approach to her ambition. She happily accepts this despite her slight reluctance and regret of having not spent more time studying equine care. However, she has shown some keen talent in human-animal bond, and has become a go-to person when it comes to breaking or calming those horses that show aversion to their human handlers.
Her three years in training has certainly changed her, though only slightly. Shakuntala has become much more open to those existing friends and close acquaintances she had already made during her time at the compound and does not fear their judgement or critique as badly as she did. She still casts a weary shoulder to those who she is not familiar with and her stutter remains its constant vigilance in her tone when she exchanges pleasantries, but she does not veer away from them completely. Overall, Shakuntala still prefers the company of horses to people, but she's not one to isolate herself from them. Her heart still lingers with a warm fondness towards the compound and she still has not broke herself from its limits. Despite her fierce hatred of Santos, she returns from time to time to check on the horses, specifically Velvet, and be amongst her friends who have not graduated yet.
+ Trivia: - Shakuntala's favorite color is green. - Shakuntala's drawing ability isn't impressive, but she can pass as an all right artist. - Her Survey Corps' horse is named Hayagriva after the horse-headed avatar in Hinduism. - Shakuntala's father also has a stutter, but his is much worse. - Inscribed on the interior of her left glove's strap is the Hindi proverb, "जान है तो जहान है," or "Jaan hai to jahan hai," when translated means, "(If) there's life, then there's the world." - From Sanskrit, shakunta means "bird." She was named after the main character from the fifth century play, Abhijnanashakuntalam, by Kalidasa, which tells of how Shakuntala, raised by birds, married King Dushyanta. - Her first kiss was taken by a horse. It was an accident, she swears! - Shakuntala has some trouble using the 3DMG because she's more used to the bump and trundle of horseback riding, not the groundless, smooth descent of the gear.
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Completed + [SRP] - Cold Splash - Shakuntala bares witness to members of the Survey Corps a moment in her youth. + [ORP] - Taste Test - During the celebration of a century free of titan attacks, Shakuntala assists her mother in running a curry booth. + [ORP] - The Parade - Shakuntala helps and participates in a parade during the festival. + [ORP] - The Bonfire - Shakuntala attends a bonfire where creepy stories are exchanged between the participants. + [SRP] - Grey Morality - Shakuntala stops a theft attempt and offers the culprit a meal. + [PRP] - Into the Blue - Shakuntala meets up with Alec to sign up for the military and happens to meet Lloren who assists them with the task. + [SRP] - A House, Not a Home - Shakuntala is kicked from her home after breaking the news to her mother that she joined the military. + [ORP] - Welcoming the New Trainees - The day finally comes. Shakuntala attends the orientation to Military School and is sorted into her dorm. + [PRP] - Hoof Beats - During her first day on the job to care for the camp's horses and muck their stalls, Shakuntala helps out Shun with an unruly steed. + [PRP] - Maybe She's Born With It... - Shakuntala accidentally overhears a peculiar exchange between Axel and Preacher. + [SRP] - An Azure Paler Than the Sky - Shakuntala recalls the moment that lead to the scar on her chin. + [MAND] - 3D Maneuver Gear Training - Shakuntala attends training of the 3D maneuver gear. + [SRP] - Sisterly Ties - Upon visiting her sister, Sita, during her day off, Shakuntala helps her out with a few household chores. + [SRP] - An Unknown World - Shakuntala pays her sister another visit where she discovers a book with information on the outside world. + [SRP] - Saris and Shawls - Shakuntala tries on the wedding sari passed down to her sister, Sita. + [SRP] - Poison - Shakuntala, after months in the military, finally decides to pay her parents a visit and gets into a conversation with her father. + [ORP] - Truth or Dare? - Despite her reservations, Shakuntala ends up joining a game of Truth or Dare with other trainees after curfew in Dorm Tragen. + [ORP] - The Peace Garden - Shakuntala lends a hand gathering wood at the Peace Garden. + [PRP] - Seeing Red - Shakuntala works with Rennati to help pick cherries during the fruit's harvest season. + [SRP] - Enough is Enough - Shakuntala crosses paths with her jerk of a cousin, Neil, and gives him a taste of his own medicine. + [MAND] - Survival Training - Shakuntala attends training for hand-to-hand combat, horseback riding, first aid, and general survival in the wilderness. + [SRP] - The Hand That Rocks the Cradle - Shakuntala promises Sita that, if anything happens to her sibling, she would take care of Priya. + [PRP] - Instant Message - Shakuntala is commanded to take a message to Santos and bumps into Lenore. + [PRP] - Clip Art - Shakuntala goes for a trim, but ends up unwillingly cutting hair instead with Zinnia. + [SRP] - Silver Linings - Shakuntala runs into Adalwolfa again and extends the offer that she should join the military if circumstances ever worsen for her.
In Progress + [PRP] - Muggy, Sleepless Nights - A stuffy, uncomfortable night prompts Shakuntala to discuss with some of her bunk mates the reasons why they joined. + [ORP] - Gear Tinkering - Shakuntala fixes gadgets and sharpens blades in a 3DMG repair class. + [ORP] - Meat Slew at the Mess Hall - Shakuntala heads to the mess hall for some meat slew after a disappointing end at the Peace Garden. + [ORP] - 3DMG Practice and Theory - Shakuntala attends a secondary class of 3DMG practice and theory to better acquaint herself with use of the gear. + [PRP] - Hay Day - Shakuntala tries to recover the runaway horse, Bounty, after the steed escapes his stall with the help of Saoirse. + [ORP] - In Da Hood - During an outing where Shakuntala buys roses for her sister, she comes upon her fellow trainees fighting off gangsters.
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Survey Corps
Completed + [SRP] - Stack of Letters - Shakuntala exchanges some letters with her sister, Sita, about the circumstances of their family, her birthday, and her graduation. + [SRP] - Sudden Gift - Centa, the veterinary officer the soldier shadows, gifts her her horse, Hayagriva. + [SRP] - Blooms - A pair of twins gift Shakuntala a handful of daisies while she is on patrol duty. + [ORP] - Good Neighbors - During one of her return trips to the compound, Shakuntala comes across a pin-up by Lenore asking for pointers on how to connect with horses, and the soldier ends up teaching a class. + [SRP] - Best Revenge - Another exchange of letters between Sita and Shakuntala leads to the former encouraging her to move on from the guilt she has towards their mother. + [SRP] - Bit by Bit - Shakuntala confronts a male soldier who is always looking at her. + [SRP] - Two of a Kind - After finally paying her sister a visit, Shakuntala also has a reunion with her father.
Family + Abram Tischendorf - Father (Alive) - Shakuntala's father was a caring, albeit aloof man. While he loved his wife and daughters deeply, he was distant when it came to conversing with them, and they regarded his severe introversion as a sign of conceitedness. When he noticed Shakuntala taking on the same attributes of himself, Abram forced her to the be more open and mature unlike her sheltered self because he didn't want her to become like him. Unfortunately, his forward attempt caused her to flee, and she ran away back to her mother. After Shakuntala came out that she was going to join the military, he was actually quite supportive of her choice, unlike Kamla. However, to stay on good terms with his wife, Abram feigned anger at her and hasn't communicated with Shakuntala since she went on to training. Despite a distance they still share, Shakuntala has slowly been coming around to appreciating what her father has taught her. His tales of the military about his brother and teaching her to horseback ride have been major influences in her life.
+ Kamla Tischendorf - Mother (Alive) - Though Kamla never grew to love Abram as she thought she would (she was betrothed to him via an arranged marriage), she poured all her love onto her daughters instead. Of her two girls, Sita was her favorite because of her extroversion, but she doted on Shakuntala after her disappearance in her youth. She became overprotective of her by imprisoning her in their home and sheltering her. Abram tried to break Shakuntala of Kamla's hold by forcing a piece of reality on her, but his plan was a backlash and only caused Shakuntala to run back to her mother. When Shakuntala made the decision to fight titans, Kamla was absolutely distraught. She pleaded to Shakuntala to reconsider, but when her daughter didn't, Kamla settled on having Shakuntala already be dead to her. She hasn't talked to her daughter since she left for training. Shakuntala still shoulders guilt about her decision to leave for the military and a day does not go by without her thinking of her mother's tear-stained face when she revealed her choice. She dearly wants to apologize, but knows if she does, she'll just be roped back in to having the woman determine her life for her.
+ Sita Tischendorf - Sister (Alive) - Sita and Shakuntala were not close growing up. Their clashing personalities was the main strain between the two. However, there wasn't any detest or judgement. At best, their relationship can be described as familial tolerance. They respected each other as siblings, but never went passed that knowledge. They may exchange pleasantries and small talk, but in the long run, Shakuntala stayed to the house while Sita was out with her friends. After Sita got married, she tried to grow close to her sister via request from her mother. Kamla hoped by Shakuntala opening up a bit more, she too would be able to find a husband. Unfortunately, Sita's attempts came to no avail, and Shakuntala remained the same. Their relationship returned to how it was before. Sita remained neutral on Shakuntala's choice since her concerns were on her family instead. Being the only member of her family the girl visits during break days as a trainee, she has been growing steadily closer to her sister after Sita's husband walked out on her. There is still some apprehension on the older Tischendorf's end because she feels Shakuntala is only visiting her out of concern, and while this is true, she seems to put up with this because her assistance around the house and with her infant help ease her frustrations.
+ Barnabas Tischendorf - Uncle (Deceased)- Barnabas was always busy with his duty in the military, so he was never there to support his son. He died on a mission outside the walls so the soldier had never met him in person before. Stories of his bravery in the military had inspired Shakuntala to join and pick the Scouting Legion after graduation. Unfortunately, these stories were far beyond the truth. Barnabas was painted as a hero by his elder brother, but in actuality, he was a short-tempered lush who abused his power as a soldier of the military by taking out his anger on citizens who crossed him the wrong way. It is a likely chance Shakuntala is to forever remain ignorant of his real self, instead seeing him as an inspiration rather than a tarnished role model.
+ Neil Tischendorf - Cousin (Alive) - Shakuntala and Neil have a rivalry that dates back to their time as kids. Since his father was serving time in the military, Neil was primarily alone (his mother had died during childbirth). He learned to care for himself and earned a mature outlook on life at an early age because of this. He thought Shakuntala to be childish and incapable of taking care of herself because she grew up sheltered and reliant on her mother for company.
Others + Centa Thompson - Friend (Alive) - Centa Thompson is the veterinary officer assigned to Shakuntala to shadow before she could become one herself. She is very spry and can keep going no matter what. Matched with her brawn in a filthy mouth that is known to snap at anyone who insults or barks orders at her. Despite her rough outward appearance, the hulking, muscular woman is actually quite gentle with the copper-skinned soldier and is patient with her mistakes. Not much is known of the forty-two year old save the fact she had a daughter named Ruth who also joined the Survey Corps, but died on a mission outside of the walls.
+ Hayagriva - Horse (Alive) - The stallion was gifted to Shakuntala some time after she joined the Survey Corps by her mentor, Centa. It is to say that when the horse fanatic was given the steed, she was fell deep in love with him. At once, she broke him of his flimsy connection to humans and formed a deep bond with him. Currently, Hayagriva is head-over-hooves for his owner. It is always by her side; hanging his head over her shoulder and nickering at her to play. Despite the standoffish and sometimes strict attitude Shakuntala directs toward him, she too shares the same loving opinion of him. The reason why she doesn't give in all the time to her brimming affection is because she doesn't want to spoil him, as that could lead to unruly behavior from the stallion.
+ Mitchell Adams - Friend (Alive) - Shakuntala is good friends with Mitchell after she helped haul the man's sister to safety. She's a frequent visitor to his bakery during off times for the free food he offers to trainees.
+ Danny Fitzgerald - Acquaintance (Alive) - Shakuntala doesn't have much of an opinion toward the spice heiress. However, she was surprised at the fact the girl could down her mother's spicy curry without a wince of pain from the heat.
+ Shun Kuroda - Acquaintance (Alive) - Shakuntala doesn't have much of an opinion of Shun. She did think he was a bit intimidating when he came to eat at her mother's booth with Danny.
+ Cecilia Allegri - Acquaintance (Alive) - While she did seem like a nice girl, Shakuntala has some qualms with herself about meeting her again because of accidentally scaring her with the possibility her tongue may fall off from eating her mother's curry. The Tischendorf has been beating herself up about what she said since the festival.
+ Alec Scott - Friend (Alive) - Shakuntala thought him to be kind, especially since he helped her at the booth. She hopes to meet him again and become better acquainted. After continuous contact with the fiery red head throughout the festival, Shakuntala started to consider him a friend. Following the events in the parade, she agreed to sign up with him for the military. She made a promise that she will not die as long as he won't. It is a promise she intends to keep.
+ Sebastian Schneider - Acquaintance (Alive) - Like some others, Shakuntala doesn't have much of an opinion about him. He did frighten her with his outburst after trying a hand at her mother's curry game and unfortunately getting the wrong dish.
+ Preacher Maria - Friend (Alive) - While Shakuntala holds no ill feelings towards the boy, she was bothered by his forward display of affection and the fact he won her mother's curry game. Since Kamla is rearing to put her out there as an available bride, it means she won't hear the end of "the boy from the booth." After finding out Preacher's true gender and even rooming with her, Shakuntala warmed up to her and now considers her a friend. Despite a tiff between them and that provoked a small misunderstanding, she wishes to remain on good wavelengths with the navy-haired girl.
+ Nikolaus Windsor - Acquaintance (Alive) - A dignified noble Shakuntala had met while working at her mother's curry booth. Her opinion of nobles was one of slight distaste. Since he was the first of his status to visit and try his hand at her parent's game, her opinion of the nobility shifted a shade brighter.
+ Farvardin Wyman - Friend (Alive) - A contestant at her mother's curry booth. Shakuntala didn't have much of an opinion of her yet, until they were partnered up to work together during 3DMG practice. While her excitement and chortles can be a bit overwhelming, they're also highly infectious, and pull a good attitude out of the copper-skinned girl.
+ Saoirse Claes - Acquaintance (Alive) - A customer at her mother's curry booth. Shakuntala doesn't have much of an opinion on her yet.
+ Zinnia Hayes - Friend (Alive) - Yet another contestant at her mother's curry booth. She doesn't have much thoughts about the girl, though Shakuntala did find her to be cheerful. After repeated exposure at the compound and an unfortunate day together cutting hair that spurned the rumor of the "demon barber," Shakuntala finds that she adores the twin-tailed girl for her enthusiasm and has a lot of fun being in her presence. Her jab about cutting the manes and tails of horses for practice? Not so much.
+ Axel Halle - Friend (Alive) - Shakuntala danced with him while at the parade. They had a small conversation during the time that led to the girl accidentally stepping on his foot. She finds he was understanding about the incident. Like the others, she warmed up to him after meeting with him a few times at the compound. Usually around him when in a group, Shakuntala doesn't have much of opinion of Axel when they're in the company of each other. The small misunderstanding that happened in the horse stalls that led to an awkward apology did clear up any quips she had about him.
+ Lloren Klerksen - Friend (Alive) - A trainee Shakuntala had met when she signed up for a position in the parade. She didn't have much of an opinion about the girl, but upon finding out she was the perpetrator for the incident with Drakon, the girl's slightly hazy feelings towards the assailant diminished. She was quick to internally forgive and forget since it was a simple mistake. Her opinion of the girl takes a turn for the better when she meets Lloren again come her recruitment. She sees her as a much friendlier person after becoming her roommate.
+ Galacie Priesterin - Acquaintance (Alive) - Shakuntala's third and final roommate. Unlike Preacher and Lloren, she doesn't know much about the bespectacled girl save what was exchanged between the four during that one muggy, sleepless night. She knows, however, that she is commonly found amongst the pile of papers in the compound's main building.
+ Adalwolfa Westhofen - Acquaintance (Alive) - Shakuntala met the noble-turned-peasant when she tried to steal from a general store she was at. Due to stopping her theft, Adalwolfa immediately thought of Shakuntala as an annoyance. But when the girl offered her a meal as long as she put off her wrong-doings for another day, the copper-skinned girl showed she still thought better of the girl, though Adalwolfa did not immediately share the same feelings. She also extended the offer that the silver-haired teen should join the military if her current circumstances take a turn for the worst. Despite internally rebuffing the offer, Adalwolfa agreed to remain on good terms with her.
+ Rose Maria Sina - Acquaintance (Alive) - Shakuntala met this younger trainee once during a sparring session during survival training. Their practice squabble was very brief and she came out learning only his face, neither his name or other discreet details.
+ Ryom Hwan-Jae - Acquaintance (Alive) - Due to the fact he is an identical twin, Shakuntala has much difficulty telling the difference between him and his brother. Yet, that doesn't stop the girl from immediately thinking one thing: dangerous. Maybe they're just teasing her or maybe they're really out to get her, but the copper-skinned girl has found herself on high-alert amongst both of them. Her awkwardness at wanting to be their friend but failing blooms from both her bashfulness when it comes to their straightforwardness and her own mixed feelings regarding anyone she doesn't know thoroughly. Kneeing him during survival training certainly didn't help the before statement at all.
+ Ryom Jeong-jae - Acquaintance (Alive) - The above extends to Jeong as well. Having never encountered a person (let alone a duo) so keenly interested in not just her, but other girls altogether has left her thoroughly confused. What spurs such desire to tease people and revel in their reaction? She truly doesn't understand, nor does she ever think she will if she remains on the receiving end of their pokes and prods.
+ Rennati Ayala - Acquaintance (Alive) - Shakuntala doesn't know much about the girl, save for the time they picked cherries together. The fact she is a klutz has never slipped her mind.
+ Martino Velazquez - Acquaintance (Alive) - Shakuntala thinks he's a weirdo. Other than that, she doesn't have much of an opinion about him.
+ Yesenia Quinonez - Acquaintance (Alive) - Shakuntala didn't get to talk to her much during Truth or Dare. She does have a high opinion of her, though, when she managed to masterfully complete her dare of having her steal a pair of underwear from Santos.
+ Elenore "Lenore" Abendritter - Acquaintance (Alive) - Like other acquaintances, Shakuntala reserves most of her opinion about someone until after she has gotten to know them relatively well. This fact also extends itself to Lenore. Despite coming off as either wistful or reluctant to be in her company (the copper-skinned trainee is unsure), she was quite content to have the younger girl by her side when it came to confronting Santos with a message that was to be delivered to him.
