[dee-riley]

Is that DIANA “DEE” RILEY? I heard the THIRTY-TWO year old belongs to the ECHO as an IT SPECIALIST. I’d stay away from them if I were you. I heard they were STUBBORN, but they can also be EMPATHETIC, so proceed at your own risk.

BRIEF.

From the moment Diana Riley was born, she was continuously on the move. Growing up alongside her half-sibling, Sullivan Riley, their father was a high-ranking Air Force officer and so Dee lived the life of a military brat. She never had a permanent fixed home, and therefore staying and living in LA for the last four years is a change she welcomed from the moment she was recruited by the undergrounds formidable force: Echo. Her aspirations had been to migrate herself back into that military lifestyle gracing her intellectual skills within the IT sector, however she couldn't refuse a pay packet as big as the offer she had gotten to join Echo's organization. The added bonus? Being in the same city as her brother. Fierce, loyal, selfless, Diana will always put the needs of others before her own - a quality that is both a blessing and a curse.

HEADCANONS.

Owns the Pixel Perch.

Has three rescue cats: Tubs, Tux, and Tini.

Is addicted to sleeping pills.

Her parents are retired and therefore travel a lot, so she generally visits them a few times a year at whatever location they are at.

Believes that gossiping makes the world go around - there's oxytocin in it, surely?

Loves to hike to clear her mind.

WANTED CONNECTIONS.

to be added.

BIOGRAPHY.

The moment Diana entered the world she was continuously on the move due to her father being a high-ranking Air Force officer, her location had never truly been fixed and in truth she thrived. She grew up resilient, she knew how to be present and appreciate the people she was surrounded by. Her relationship with her brother, Sullivan, was strong. Along side their father, Sully was one of her heroes and she looked up to and admired them both.

Growing up she was school-focused, diving into her studies no matter her location, she loved to learn and therefore developed an interest in problem solving, one that eventually extended to technology and its' vast connection within the army. Her goal had always been to enlist, wanting to be one of the minds behind the scenes that kept all systems online.

Diana, however, held hopes to experience University life, as opposed to jumping straight into the life her father and brother had, and so she applied to several universities and got accepted into MIT. She excelled - as would be expected of a Riley, studied through and gained degrees that increasingly enhanced the way her mind worked.

At twenty-eight she was recruited by Echo, an organization she held no awareness to until she bypassed security systems because she was bored. They offered her a role, a check big enough to sway her away from doing the one thing she had always had her mind set on. What they were asking of her was something Diana saw as a challenge and therefore was incapable of refusing. It was that nit and gritty need to simply prove to herself that she could do something.

Diana has lived in LA now for four years, she put her savings towards a home that she bought outright, and in short, she's semi-loving life. Living somewhere permanent had never been on her vision board, yet she has grown accustom to staying rather than leaving and because this is the city her brother also resides in, she doesn't see herself moving anytime soon.

[dee-riley]

with: @sullyriley / location: sully's home

Having already raided her brother's fridge to see what she could eat she found herself now pouring herself a glass of orange juice as she waited for him. Diana had messaged Sullivan to let him know she was coming over - she'd have done so without warning but because of the shootout that hung above the city, she didn't want to surprise her brother. It was common sense, after all. She wanted to talk to him about what Imani had proposed to her, wanting to see if he thought it was a good idea if she started working for the woman mentioned. It wasn't permission she was after, it was advice. Once her brother finally walked through into the kitchen she moved to sit down with her glass, "How are you?"

[rachelxhan]

Rachel felt like that was a completely fine answer, to be fair it wasn't as if there was a correct way to answer what she'd asked. She was relieved that it seemed like Dee didn't think she was trying to be a downer when she brought up the topic. It was true of relationships other than just marriage. Even friendships could be like that too. "Yeah, I mean I am sure I would have been so defensive of the idea of that ever happening. But, you know it's like you go from thinking there's only one person you could ever think of as your person to then wondering if there's a chance that it's possible to find someone else. Cynicism gets to you at some point too." She muses a bit before turning back to the conversation fully. "What do you think? Do people have a single person or you can have multiple soulmates?" It was once again a question that had no right answer, but she was just curious what Diana thought. Her brows raised as her new friend shared some extremely relatable news. "Oh I can't cook, in fact people beg me not to cook. So, I'm just as pitiful as you. I order pretty much every week and then have leftovers to heat up.

[dee-riley]

She smiled lightly, easily finding herself in understanding of the other. "Well I think it's possible to love again with the right person." she paused before adding, "I don't believe in soulmates, billions of people on the planet and only one person belongs to you?" she shook her head, it wasn't something she found herself hooked upon. Not when Diana herself wasn't overly wrapped up with relationships. She loved people, every person she talked to she could find a likable quality, but romantically? It wasn't a desire she felt to connect with. "Have you ever tried to date again?" she wondered, considering the topic of conversation they had touched. Her smile widened however at hearing Rachel couldn't cook - amazing news. "This is turning into the best day," she joked, "You know what I think we should do? Learn together. What're you doing next week?"

[ccxcorioni]

Another night she might have enjoy the party more but in that moment all she could think about was all the other places she could have been. She was already scheduling a car to come pick them up, in an hour or so, figuring a hard out might be what was needed to make sure they could still hit all the places she wanted to. "'Bout to have the luckiest night of our lives." Their paths diverged, Dee heading towards the bar while she carried on towards the table. "I'll grab us a spot. I'll take anything with tequila in it."

END.

[dee-riley]

END.

[conallxward]

There was a lingering sense of guilt that he'd brushed off her questions about the case, it wasn't so much that he didn't trust her. It was that he didn't really trust anyone. Besides, the investigation was still open, technically he shouldn't be talking about it anyway. A quick, apologetic smile was all that was given to convey this, hoping she didn't take it too personally. "Yeah? At least you've managed to silence them. I'm glad it's going well for you." And he was, really. Diana was the kind of person you wanted only good things to happen to. "Yeah, for sure. I'll see if I can't get some of the other guys to make it their regular too." Almost apologetic smile hovered on his lips, quick to qualify his statement. It wasn't as though she was struggling and needed heroics. "Not that it sounds like you need a lot of help getting feet through the door."

[dee-riley]

"Not at the moment," she chuckled lightly - being as modest as she could do here. But it was true, at the moment business was booming and she couldn't be happier with that aspect of her life. "It's appreciated though, thank you." she'd hope to see him there too but that went without saying as she further took a long sip from her coffee cup.

[cfbrckenwiiings]

No, Eren't didn't think it was a coincidence. But it was something he was still trying to wrap his head around. The thought that The Hollow was created by members of the gang was just as absurd as anyone with current alliance to one of the gangs risking their life to aid the people who has sworn to destroy them. But then again how else could he explain how they always seemed one step ahead than everyone else? "I don't believe in coincidences." He voiced his thoughts out, eyes finding hers. "However, I doubt it only extends to our resources." Yet it made them vulnerable. Echo's assets have always been something dangerous if not kept under control and while it hadn't clicked in right away, he was starting to understand now. The alliance he'd been offered wasn't as much to ensure security as it was to secure The Family's control over whatever they could gain access to. Shaking that thought for a moment, his focus returned on more pressing matters. "Do you think it's possible we've got a leak?" It was something he was sure most leaders were wondering right now.

[dee-riley]

Diana stayed quiet for a moment or two, giving herself a second to consider the question Eren had asked her way. Did they have a leak? She couldn't speak facts because she didn't know, but what she could do was let him know her own opinion. "I'd say the only way to infiltrate us is through one, so if that happens then you'd have your answer." they could do everything within their power to put up preventative measures which would be unbreakable, yet if The Hollow had someone on the inside? Well then it was easy work. "Anything make you think we have one - or are you just going off of the last few months?"

[ccxcorioni]

"I say we give it a little while longer, if things don't pick up we can see if a change of scene helps." She was already creating an order of which clubs they should hit, deciding where to go first and where to save to the end. She started walking, a wordless agreement to try some of the tables. "Y'know how life is, you'll probably have all the luck tonight since none of the winnings will be yours." Murphy's Law or whatever. Though the mention of the lack of a prize had her pausing. "Do we know where it's all even going? Or is it just one of those vague 'to a good cause' deals." Hand waved moments later, immediately deciding it wasn't something they needed to discuss. "Doesn't matter, I vote roulette first. It always seems more fun."

[dee-riley]

She nodded - feeling in agreement. Moving her way along beside her friend she chuckled, "You're so right there." that she'd have all the luck imaginable, not that reflection made it so bad for her - hypothetically if she won a load of money and it went to charity, the real winner there would be exactly who she'd have wanted. Not that she knew which charity it was, so even though CC dismissed that thought altogether, it still made her realise she didn't know. "Sure, roulette and - what're you drinking?" a clear ask so she could go and buy them.

[sullyriley]

A genuine laugh escaped him at his sister's retort, before he gave a faint shake of his head. "Don’t worry, I’ll make sure your alibi is airtight." He reassured her, before adding quickly. "For ten percent of the take, so don't be cheap." He couldn't be expected to work for free, now could he? Sullivan smoothed an invisible crease from his suit jacket, casting a quick glance downward before looking back at her. "I think it’s an improvement over half the costumes I’ve seen tonight." The thought drew a dramatic grimace to his face. "How long are you planning to stay?"

[dee-riley]

"Ten percent?" scoffed - part of the joke, really. "Was going to offer twenty so deal." though it was now Diana having every intentions the following day of sending her brother pictures of scooters. He'd get the joke. Her brow raised at his suit being an improvement on the costumes that swarmed the room - she'd beg to differ. Sully was literally in his default sim outfit, he had no room to comment. "I'm leaving when CC does, she's got us tickets someplace else." they had originally planned to spend the evening elsewhere weeks ago, and so they were doing both. "Are you set here tonight then?"

[sullyriley]

With a flick of his hand, he dismissed her words as if he were shooing them away. Now he was convinced that the robot had already took over her life. Had a robot uprising already begun? Perhaps he should have cared more, but the knock at his door stole the thread of that thought. "Ask it whatever you want." He said, amusement evident in his tone as he turned away, already striding toward the door. “I’ll be eating Chinese.”

[dee-riley]

END.

[sullyriley]

@dee-riley

Location: i think u already know

Sullivan caught sight of his sister across the room, and though her presence hardly surprised him, considering he studied the guest list until it was practically committed to memory. "You have to stop going to the robot for fashion advice." Chatgpt he meant. "You do realize we're indoors." He paused, glancing out toward the window. "And that's it's dark out." Of course he was only joking. Turning his attention back to Diana, studying the pearls with mock suspicion. "Should I be concerned that Interpol are looking for those?" Sully gestured toward her necklace. In his defense, his sister was dressed as though she’d stepped straight off the set of Ocean’s Eight. "Be honest, were you in Paris last week?

[dee-riley]

"What is that even supposed to mean?" she questioned, clearly not following the joke he was making. She figured that was because he was old and in a suit again, for the millionth time in his life. Her brow quirked at the insinuation he was making, "I was, didn't I tell you?" she played along with ease. "Didn't see much of the Louvre, was in and out, you know?" she paused for a beat before hitting him with, "And I see you've come as your scary self tonight."

[ccxcorioni]

Engagement Party with Dee Riley @dee-riley

Brow furrowed in obvious confusion as she watched group move past them, somehow managing to seem cohesive and completely uncoordinated all at once. Face screwed up, confusion turning to distaste. "What are they-" Head shook, not bothering to finish the question when it hardly mattered. "I still have those guestlist spots ready for whenever we get bored of here." Because that was feeling more and more inevitable.

[dee-riley]

Her gaze also zoned onto the group in question, having no response on the tip of her tongue in the slightest. Her interest did pick up, however, with the guestlist spots she knew CC had arranged prior to tonight. "You just say the word and I'm with you." sure, Diana had to notably stick around considering the host of the event, but that didn't meant she was tied completely to one location this evening. "Should we try our luck?" she means with the casino of it all, of course, "I never have any but if I get drunk enough who knows."

[rachelxhan]

Rachel nodded, feeling like she had pushed enough and that if she went any further it would be rude. "Yeah, I mean...it was kinda a weird question, probably if you don't know it's probably a no. I feel like usually you would know instinctively if it was a yes. I don't know if that is just me making up these arbitrary rules as I tell you this." She laughed softly as she didn't mind being honest about her level of knowledge surrounding the matters. Giving a thanks as she held onto the cup. "Oh my gosh! Don't apologize. I didn't tell you so how were you supposed to know?" She points out to Dee feeling like she had been the one to make it awkward if anything. It wasn't on the other woman at all in her perspective. Rachel lets out a small breathy laugh. "Yeah...I mean...yeah. It's weird. I mean I definitely think by now I am used to it, but still. Having someone in your life for a long time and then just they're a complete stranger now is something you don't think about when you're getting married." She wasn't trying to drag the mood in any way, but it was just an observation to be made. She takes a sip of her coffee, letting it warm her insides. "Anyways, what else do you enjoy to do in your free time?"

[dee-riley]

"Really could not tell you, but it's something to think about." the siblings of it all, that was. She could understand how it'd be a curious question from someone who grew up as an only child. Diana appreciated the interest, anyways, she loved a varied mixture of conversations after all. "No I mean.. I guess that's true." she chuckled lightly, finding a ease within the space between them. It wasn't awkward despite the subject that had currently been touched. She listened as she gave Rachel that moment to say what she needed to, and she nodded lightly in understanding - because she could get the whole lovers that were now strangers who passed by each other in the street without so much of a second glance. It was sad, but sometimes that was life. "I'd imagine it'd be the last thing on your mind." she adds, only briefly with no expectation of a follow on there. "Well recently I've been learning to cook - which sounds so pitiful for someone in their thirties, but that's where I am. Not that I'm any good, I'll admit I do give in most nights and order in."

[dadivosos]

" well --- what is its nine hundred and ninety nine coffees ? " he questioned with an arch of a brow. " i think it'll all be worth it , " he nodded with a smile. he couldn't imagine working a service job , it was called a gen z stare for a reason. " no , i think they'll age me , " he shook his head. " thirty is like right there , i'm trying to savor my youthful expression for as long as possible. " no offense to thirty year olds , but it seemed like a drag.

[dee-riley]

"Always is." worth it, that was. Diana just loved people, she loved to surround herself with others and whilst she never expected anything from anyone, what she did get was that feeling of joy social interactions brought. "Age you?" she repeated, unable to help the chuckle that slipped out. It wasn't funny, no, it was the fact that that comment alone made her feel old. "Okay so what I'm hearing is once you hit thirty you'll get the glasses?" it was a light tease as she finished her bagel.

[dee-riley]

Diana Riley x Casino Night/Engagement Party.

[cfbrckenwiiings]

Eren nodded, listening to what Diana had or at least was willing to share. As much as he hated it, The Hollow's message has managed to plant the seed of doubt in his heart and mind. "I bet they didn't like it." He agreed. A beat of silence stretched between them. "And I think you just mentioned the reason why." No one liked being cornered, certainly not someone who took pride in being better than the rest. Or at least that was the image The Hollow tried to impose and keep. But they were getting sloppy, their attacks getting messier and leaving more room for mistakes. She was just using that to her advantage. That bit remained stuck to the back of his mind, but it was a conversation that needed to be held elsewhere. The Hollow has started something that Eren needed to finish himself. "We need to be careful." He said in the end, eyes finding hers. "It seems like we aren't the only ones with the knowledge to find out more."

[dee-riley]

She nodded softly as Eren spoke, knowing there wasn't much to say initially due to it merely being in repeat to what she had said. She didn't feel as if she was wronging Imani for saying the little she had, nor did she feel like she owed Echo's leader an answer, but this was a clear case of Diana simply being honest. "I believe," and here she was only guessing, "That The Hollow have people just as smart as us working for them, anything we can do with tech so can they.. I wonder if that's more than a coincidence?" she asked but she wasn't expecting an answer, not here, but it was food for thought because she thought it would be silly not to expect an attack on Echo.

[conallxward]

There was still an awkwardness about him as he tried to make himself at home, too acutely aware it was her space to fully relax. "Not sure." It was the truth and for most others he'd have left it there but with Dee he found himself willing to expand, at least a little more. "I've got the whole investigation to catch up on. My partner kept me updated but it's never quite the same from the sidelines." Bitterness and frustration crept into his tone, not at anything in particularly but more the situation he'd found himself in. Feeling powerless was hardly something anyone liked to feel, let alone a man who liked to be in control of his life. "Yeah we do." The last thing he wanted was to keep it all focused on himself. "But I don't need to bother you with all that, how's the Perch?"

[dee-riley]

"No I guess it's not.." she mentions quietly as she prepped his coffee, in turn placing it down on the counter space to the side of Conall. She reached for her own cup as she moved back, hands wrapped around the porcelain as her gaze came back to the other. Him dismissing her question told her he clearly had no plans on answering it, so she didn't feel that need to ask again. Maybe it was because he worked for the police? Instead, she did what she did best and continued the conversation, "Oh so busy, it's great I don't think I've had a slow day for the last few months which is.. really crazy, but it's been such a good venture for me and - did I tell you when I opened the café I had regrets?" she wasn't sure if she had, but she said it anyway just in case. "Either way, you should totally stop by when you're back on the job." she paused as she heard herself back, "Or just in general."

[imanixkline]

Smile curved over her lips at the question posed, confirming that she'd been right to extend an offer to her. "If you'd like to." Light, hoping to relieve some of the pressure that would undoubtedly come with the feeling that she had to answer on the spot. There was a time and a place to make someone a little uncomfortable in the name of getting what you wanted but offering a job was hardly the time. "The offer has no expiration so you can take your time." It wasn't a privilege she'd extend to just anyone, a willingness to make space for them regardless of the circumstances, but Imani felt as though Diana had earned it. "I just felt as though it'd be foolish of me not to ask when we've worked together so well before."

[dee-riley]

"Thank you," she responded, more out of acknowledgment than expectation; Imani hadn’t been looking for an answer right away. Not that Diana had one to give. Truthfully, she’d rather see what her brother thought. He didn’t make her decisions for her, but it would be nice to talk to someone with an outside point of view. "No, I understand. Do you know who you’ll be working with now, or is it more of a case by case thing?" she asked. There could be an upside here, she realised. Imani had once been on the wrong side of The Hollow and was still standing, that meant something.