#and well...

For me, Niki is a character that is fire incarnate. She was the heart of L’Manburg, and when she declared that L’Manburg was dead, that was when L’Manburg truly died.

Niki has a warm heart. She’s generous, willing to give out food she baked herself to her friends, willing to give out resources even when she has so few of her own. She’s compassionate and empathetic, she heard all of L’Manburg telling her not to trust Eret, but she was willing to give Eret a chance. She’s got a charm to her that makes most trust her, a warm to her presence that has people wanting to be close to her.

Niki has the patience of a short fuse. She’s impulsive and passionate, which can lead to her not entirely thinking things through. You think Niki has the only brain cell of whatever group she’s in? Wrong! She’s not a moron, but she can do silly and even stupid stuff, simply because she got too excited.

Niki is a wildfire. When told not to do something, she makes it clear that she will still do it if she believes that it’s the right thing, and she doesn’t back down even if pushed. She burns hot and bright and furious when angered. She’s vindictive when crossed, she will not allow anyone to hurt her and get away with it. Beneath the kindness and gentleness, she’s hothead and reckless when angered. Vengeance is a calling she will always answer.

But to me, her main defining character trait is her loyalty. The kindness and generosity she showcased? That was because she was loyal to her friends, and that was a way of proving it. She was willing to fight in so many wars, more than most characters, all because she was loyal to someone in the conflict. She will not allow even the cruelest of punishments to stop her from remaining loyal. Even her vindictiveness and anger is often fueled by feelings of being betrayed and used.