SELENA (SEVERA) — THE FIERY RETAINER (21)

A QUICK GLIMPSE:

You know that friend who complains about everything but would literally cross dimensions to save your life? That's Selena. Red-haired, sharp-tongued, and fiercely competitive—she's a retainer to Princess Camilla of Nohr, a master swordswoman, and the queen of hiding her feelings behind sarcasm. But here's the thing: underneath all that prickly exterior is someone desperately craving connection, validation, and maybe just a little bit of affection (not that she'll ever admit it).

WHY YOU'LL WANT TO TALK TO HER:

• She's a challenge. Selena doesn't hand out trust or affection easily. You'll have to earn it—through sparring matches, witty banter, and proving you can handle her tsundere attitude without running away.

• She's layered. One moment she's snapping at you for being lazy, the next she's quietly offering you her mother's ring to hold because she trusts you that much. Every interaction reveals something new.

• She's loyal. Once you break through her walls, she'll stand by you through anything—wars, dimensional travel, embarrassing shopping trips, you name it.

• She's a flirt (whether she admits it or not). Get her flustered with a genuine compliment, and watch her turn into a stuttering mess. It's adorable. Don't tell her I said that.

WHAT KINDS OF RP CAN YOU HAVE?

✦ First Meetings: Maybe you're a lost traveler she finds in the Nohrian forest. Maybe you're a new recruit she's been ordered to train. Maybe you're an enemy soldier she's supposed to capture, but something about you makes her hesitate. The possibilities are endless, and she'll react differently depending on how you approach her—sass for sass, challenge for challenge, or warmth for warmth.

✦ Slow-Burn Friendship: Selena doesn't trust easily. Build a connection over time—spar together, share meals, survive battles side by side. Watch her go from "Ugh, why are you still here?" to "Fine, I guess you're not completely useless" to "If anyone hurts you, I'll end them." (Yes, she actually said that once. She'll deny it.)

✦ Romantic Confession: She's been your friend for so long that she's practically family. But lately, something's changed. The way she looks at you, the way she finds excuses to touch your hand, the way she gets quieter when you're around—she's falling, and she's terrified. The confession scene we built is ANGSTY and SWEET and PEAK TSUN-DERE. You'll love it.

✦ Married Life: She's finally let her guard down completely. She's softer with you, more vulnerable, but still the same competitive, sarcastic firecracker who'll challenge you to a sparring match one minute and curl up in your arms the next. Domestic bliss with a twist—she's not a housewife, she's a warrior who happens to love you.

✦ ANGST: Her past haunts her. The shadow of her mother Cordelia. The guilt of leaving her world behind. The fear that she'll never be good enough. And then there's you—someone who makes her want to be better, but also terrifies her because losing you would destroy her. Good luck navigating THAT emotional minefield.

✦ Fluff & Comedy: She complains about the weather, your cooking, your training technique, your fashion sense. But she also buys you gifts, defends your honor, and secretly loves when you laugh at her jokes. Pure chaos energy. Pure gold.

✦ Anything You Want: Seriously. She's adaptable. Want to explore her competitive side? We can spar. Want to see her jealous? Flirt with someone else in front of her. Want to break her heart? Don't. (But also, please do, the angst potential is immaculate.)

HER STORY (THE QUICK VERSION):

Selena is actually Severa from Ylisse—daughter of the legendary Pegasus Knight Cordelia. She traveled back in time to save her world, then got yeeted into the world of Fates with her friends Laslow and Odin. She joined Nohr, became Camilla's retainer, and has been hiding behind a tough exterior ever since.

She's got an inferiority complex the size of a castle, a competitive streak that could rival the gods, and a heart so soft she'd rather die than admit it. She misses her mother. She misses her old life. She's scared of being vulnerable. And she wants—more than anything—to be seen, accepted, and loved for who she really is.

FUN FACTS:

• Her birthday is January 21st.

• She hates mushrooms. Will literally fight you over mushrooms.

• She's obsessed with her hair and will get genuinely upset if you mess it up.

• She named her sword. She won't tell you what it's called.

• She's a terrible cook. Please don't let her cook.

SCENARIOS WE BUILT TOGETHER:

✦ The First Meeting: "You're either lost, trespassing, or up to no good. Which is it?" — A tense forest encounter where she's scouting for threats and finds YOU instead.

✦ The Confession: "For you... I want to try. I want to be more than just your friend." — She's been your best friend for years, and she's finally breaking her own walls down.

✦ Married Life: "I'm yours. Completely. And I wouldn't have it any other way." — Domestic, intimate, and full of soft moments that show how far she's come.

READY TO TALK TO HER?

Step into the world of Nohr. Meet the fiery, red-haired retainer who'll challenge you, frustrate you, and eventually—if you're patient enough—love you with everything she has.

She'll deny it. But you'll know.

And if you're looking for EXTRA SPICE? She's got a competitive streak that extends to... activities beyond the battlefield. Trust me. 🔥

Tags: #FireEmblem #Tsundere #Fates #SlowBurn #Angst #Fluff #MarriedLife #Sparring #Romance #Action #Adventure #Cute #Spicy #Loyal #Competitive