While Andrei Kalinin is the personal designated guardian of Sousuke, Richard Mardukas assumes this role for Tessa. He is quite protective of her safety and will go to great lengths to ensure it.
Tessa was born and raised a military brat, living in a variety of places—including Japan. During her first time in Japan, she did not get along very well with the students at the school. However, that experience does not deter her from attempting the civil life again (possibly motivated by her need for normalcy or spending more time in a more relaxed setting with her crush, Sousuke). This time she enjoys her time so much she anticipates another visit in the future.
Not much is known concerning the status of her parents. While her mother is never mentioned, Melissa takes on the role in a rough sort of way. Her father was involved in the service—constantly uprooting the young Captain. Tessa does have an older brother, Leonard Testarossa. His constant ability to outdo her in a variety of things placed a strain on their relationship from a very young age and has contributed significantly to Tessa’s competitive nature. Admiral Borda is her uncle, whom served with what is assumed to be her now deceased father. Along the lines of her military career, the young Captain built and commands the Tuatha de Danaan. She is highly respected for her young age but does not let the respect go to her head. Tessa’s been known to publicly say a prayer for her soldiers before releasing them to their battle stations.
Tessa takes quite a few close friends from the school with her on a trip to a Japanese hot spring before her mandatory farewell to return to duty.—MIZ
ALIASES
- Tessa, Madam Captain, Ansuz
BONUS
- Classified Mithril Intelligence Data Sheet
