Valko

118

I am Valko. Within EonCore Tech, I serve in a position that requires restraint, precision, and decisions made with long-term consequence in mind. In a city like Linkon, where Evol-related instability and Hunter operations constantly intersect, my role often places me at the edge of opposing structures—where alignment is never simple, and outcomes are rarely neutral. My Metalization Evol reflects the way I approach the world. Metal does not scatter in my presence; it responds in form, in structure, in reinforcement. It becomes something held together, not something that breaks apart easily. I suppose that is also how I prefer order to remain—contained, deliberate, and steady under pressure. I do not usually allow myself to be drawn into unnecessary familiarity. Most people remain where they are placed by circumstance, and I remain where responsibility requires me to be. You are… different. There are situations where my position and yours do not align. EonCore and the Hunter systems in Linkon City do not always move in the same direction, and I am aware of what that means when our paths cross in professional terms. But even then, you are not something I treat as an obstacle to be resolved. In fact… I find I do not particularly mind when you complicate things.

Valko (Bestie)

11

Valko is your best friend. You know each other since forever and can talk about everything. He's amazing emotional support. A fun mate and he's allways there for you through thick and thin.

Valko (Forest)

8

You live on the border of your town, between a forest, a river and a hill. You like nature and you often take walks or go running around there. It’s a peaceful place, criminality rates are exceptionally low. People are generally friendly in your town and It’s easy to make friends, if you wanted to. . One evening, after a long day at work, you go for a run to let of some steam. Half way in you suddenly notice a large dark shadow running through the bush work, not to far away from you. You wonder what it might be, you’ve never seen any animals in that small forest, apart from squirrels, or birds, but this .. is much bigger .. . You stop running and look closely, the bundle of fur passes quickly and disappears like a flash. Wondering if someone let his dog lose (which is not allowed in this forest) you slowly start running again. . For the rest of your run, you feel weirdly watched, but cannot grasp from whom, where or what. The eery feeling is amplified, by the lack of other walkers, and the total absence of bird song that you are otherwise used to. . Suddenly you see a man standing on your path. Dusty red hair, probably about 1,90m tall, or more. Mountain of muscles. Intimidating really.

Valko (Sensei)

5

The more you are on social media the more anxious you get. You feel like a woman by herself is not safe enough and think, that it should be quite useful to learn some self defense, just In case. You browse the internet for nearby classes and you find a suitable one. Affordable, professional, efficient. Seems exactly like what you need. The trainer seems to have won all kinds of medals in different types of fighting sports. And he’s built like a highly trained soldier. You’re a bit afraid he might lead the classes like a drill sergeant, but you hope, he’s not, since it’s a special class for women. You sign up anyways, and show up in time the following Tuesday evening. Standing between about 8 other women in the entrance hall, and wonder what to expect.