so a fun little concept just popped into my mind this morning: ZZZ versions of the Honkai 3rd Part 2 cast!
and the more I thought about it the more I realized how incredibly well all of these characters fit into the setting of New Eridu (explanation + text in the image is provided below)
Senadina
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Entropy
A White Star Institute researcher who specializes on researching Hollow Zero. Has a serious case of amnesia but clearly remembers somebody important to her named "Senadina" and fervently believes that Senadina is lost in Hollow Zero
Helia
New Eridu Public Security (N.E.P.S.) officer and childhood friend of Coralie. Also friends with Entropy after assisting her with a case in the Hollows. A passionate law enforcement officer, though she often turns a blind eye to the activities of well-meaning Proxies.
Coralie
An independent researcher and Proxy, as well as childhood friend of Helia. Has an amicable relationship with the White Star Institute thanks to Entropy and Chenxue. Rival of Ajita, and proudly proclaims that she, "Dark Lord Coralie", will one day surpass even Phaethon.
Chenxue
Senior researcher of the White Star Institute, Entropy's mentor, and a supposedly "former" Proxy. Friends with Ajita despite their differences in research philosophy.
Songque
Profesional scammer "street merchant" with a side business of fortune-telling and a passion for acting. Became friends with Tsavorae in their late-teens when they both lived on the streets, and remains acquainted with her. She's come up with over half a dozen origin stories, but the most popular rumor suggests that she is from the Outer Ring.
Thelema Nutrimescu
Business magnate and noble lady. Despite being an intimidating and imposing figure, she engages in a significant amount of philanthropy on the low. Somehow became acquainted with Songque, and frequently visits Songque's local theatre undercover and attends her performances.
Baiji
A nobleman, born into a life of wealth and with a notable public presence. Has an ambiguous but long-standing connection with Thelema, as well as more subtle ties with individuals such as Litost and Ajita. He also cares deeply for his sickly younger sister Baili, despite his own poor health, and donates a tremendous amount of his fortune towards medical research.
Tsavorae
A senior investigator of the Hollow Investigative Association (H.I.A.). She and her long-time partner Scudder are part of a small but prestigious group of HIA investigators known as Lantern, though because Tsavorae stands out even amongst this elite group, she's often been referred to as "Lantern" herself.
Serapeum
A young girl who frequents the theatre that Songque performs at, and who has become an anonymous yet popular writer online. A passionate bookworm with a curious mind, and is cared for by Songque and her friends.
Litost
A retired Proxy who has mysterious ties with Baiji. Though he now lives a simple life alongside his dog Duonigue, there are rumors in the darkest corners of the Inter-Knot that Litost still ventures into the Hollows, and that he wields a power beyond the capabilities of known science and technology. Of course, these rumors are exactly that: rumors... right?
Ajita
An eccentric independent researcher and inventor. She was once part of the White Star Institute but left to pursue her own research with greater freedom. Retains a connection with Chenxue and through her has become acquainted with Entropy, Helia, and Coralie, the last of whom she has quickly developed a competitive relationship with. Ajita also collaborates with Thelema and Baiji on projects kept far away from prying eyes.
as unlikely as it is, i'd love to see these two duke it out in a duel. like, they actually have a lot in common and it'd make for one hell of a fight ngl
1: Dead, lifeless eyes; living a life of endless fighting– with Childe falling into the Abyss as a child and Lantern being the Shu of Destruction.
2: Battle junky with a special power, but prioritizes their own martial skill and weapons over said power
3: Part of an antagonistic faction with a bunch of mysterious (and hot) guys and gals, which is also fighting against a greater evil; and in their organizations both have an alias (Ajax -> Childe/Tartaglia, Tsavorae -> "Lantern")
4: Boss fight with a fiery ambiance where they unleash their mysterious power and smash the floor in the transition to the final phase, with a dramatic chanting choir & a female lead vocal in the background
