alina devée

Mother - Lover - Fighter - Shadow - Agent

Background

Alina's backstory, and how she came to be the young lady that the verse knows.

headcanons

Essential headcannons applicable to the character and the verse.

Story & significant relationships

History of Alina's main timeline story, and the people intertwined within her life.

au timelines & relationships

History of Alina's alternate universe stories and people linked to her.

background

  • Alina is the daughter of Alina Elizabeth Millard (nee Devée once she married) and Edward Carver, both of which had an illicit affair behind the back of Alina E's partner. Both fell in love for a brief time as Alina E's partner was a demanding businessman who paid little attention to the woman in his life.

  • When Alina E discovered that she was pregnant, on the same day that her partner proposed to her, she told Edward never to contact her again, and the affair ended, much to Carver's regret.

  • The child was a girl, born Alina Victoria Millard, but known as 'Vicki' to her family, Alina was a part of a wealthy family based in Sector 2 Topside. The eldest of four children, Alina was raised to be a high-class citizen, although her rebellious and tomboyish behaviours as a child were a challenge to her parents.

  • Her father, the man who actually raised her, Marcus Millard, was a renowned businessman, and had his own weapons and armaments business. He had agreed to a partnership deal with the President of Shinra Inc.

  • Not long after Alina turned 18, the partnership deal was broken, and her father's business was summarily 'taken' from him. This caused a breakdown in family relations, leading to her father becoming insane. So much so, that he turned on his own family, and shot them. One by one.

  • Alina pleaded with her father for her life, and he spared it, taking his own instead.

  • She ran away from the family home, scared for her life.

  • This would be the start of her new life, and new identity using her mother's maiden name, 4 years later.

headcanons

  • Had two brothers - Jackson and Baxter, and one sister - Evelyn

  • Her mother was also called Alina, hence why she was called Vicki by her family

  • Alina is an independent, headstrong woman, but can be pretty stubborn at times. She can appear cold and distant, but is a fiercely loyal and devoted ally / friend once you win her over

  • Alina can speak fluent Wutainese. A trait from her Grandfather on her Mother's side of the family

  • She takes her work seriously, and isn't afraid to throw herself into the thick of dangerous situations

  • Alina secretly suffers from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, which impacts on her sleep on a regular basis and she suffers nightmares as a result. This is due to incidents in her past and also due to a few situations from her work as an agent

  • She will go to any lengths to protect those closest to her without a thought for herself

  • Alina will always be close to her first love, Reno. Who is also father to her baby.

alina's story

  • Alina lived in the Slums for two years under the watchful eye of IRIS. Lani approached her and enlisted her to the faction, training her up as an agent over a two year span. Despite this opportunity, Alina regularly took to thieving at night for quick Gil and supplies.

  • She met her first love, Reno, thieving his coin purse, and he ended up pursuing her. She gave him his Gil back in exchange for his expensive watch.

  • Alina and Reno regularly met up in bars as they agreed to undertake an assignment against Wutai together when Alina fended off some Wutai soldiers in the Midgar area. In the bar, Reno lured her into a dare of kissing him by enticing her to take a wedge of lemon from his mouth. They spent more and more time together, eventually spending time on a penthouse rooftop where Alina danced for him, and it spurred on lustful feelings at both sides.

  • Alina and Reno carried out their mission against Wutai agents who planned to infiltrate Junon Harbour.

  • As a result, Alina sustained a moderate knee injury, and Reno agreed to stay with her. After sharing another sudden kiss, the pair decided to embark on a relationship.

  • After Alina's injury healed, Reno took her away for a relaxing hotel and spa break, where their relationship was 'solidified'.

  • A month after the hotel break, and after Reno got called out on assignment, Alina received a message from Reno to say that he was breaking off their relationship, 'for her own protection'. This left her utterly heartbroken.

  • Alina learned the shocking truth about her parentage - Edward Carver was named her biological father.

  • Alina went AWOL from Midgar, and was tracked down by IRIS, with Reno's help. She was located at the frozen ravine, the Great Glacier, almost on death's door.

  • Lani informed Reno that Alina was pregnant.

  • Reno confronted Carver about turning Alina's life upside down, and Carver pleaded with him to look after her and to relocate her out of Midgar.

  • Alina relocated to Kalm with two orphans under IRIS's care - Nova and Gale.

  • Despite awkward tensions, Alina and Reno remained close friends, and discovered later that they were expecting a baby boy, and decided to call him Riley Milo Sinclair.

  • Alina learned the hard truth that Lani was a traitor to IRIS. The movement was disbanded, and Alina reassigned most of the agents to the WRO. She herself dedicated herself full-time to the WRO's cause.

  • Trying to move forward for her own sake, Alina started meeting up with Luke Sinclair, and sparks immediately flew.

  • Alina agreed to go on a date with Luke, and things soon heated up between them in terms of passion. Luke didn't mind that Alina was pregnant.

  • Alina gave birth to Riley, and relocated back to Midgar - Sector 8 Topside, where Carver paid for her mortgage as an olive branch.

  • Alina and Reno agreed to live together for a while (with Reno occupying the Guest Room), so that they could give Riley the care and attention he needed.

  • Needing to find her independence and own income, Alina got a job at ShinRa having let bygones be bygones, and was successful, gaining the position as the PA to the Vice President, Reeve Tuesti. Much to the shock of Reno and Luke.

  • Alina's conflicted feelings for and between Luke and Reno began to impact on her emotions, and her relationships.

  • Alina was redeployed to a ShinRa Receptionist Post and also took on a Secretarial Role with SeeD, becoming Squall's right-hand woman in running Balamb Garden, and also to financially support herself and her son, who is now 7 years old. (NOTE: From this point, an AU Time Point will be in effect where Alina is a mother but single)

significant relationships

The people who are linked to Alina's main story and the relationships that they have with her:

  • Name: Reno Sinclair

  • Relationship: Ex-boyfriend; Father to Alina's son

  • Twitter Account Tag: CockyRedhead_

  • Facts: Reno dated Alina after meeting her on one of her steals, him namingly the victim of her quick fingers. The two were inseparable and very alike in a number of ways. The friendship they shared developed into a romantic relationship. However, he broke it off with her for her own protection. It was a decision that crushed him, and broke her heart. Despite awkward and bubbling tensions, some potentially pertaining to their 'failed relationship', they remain close friends, and now share the responsibility of raising their son together. In truth, Reno still cares very deeply for his ex-girlfriend, but will never admit it.

  • Name: Riley Milo Sinclair

  • Relationship: Son of Alina Devée and Reno Sinclair

  • Born: October 2nd (Current age: 7)

  • Facts: Riley is the son of Alina and Reno, and a little boy who is fiercely protected by his parents, no matter how close or far apart they are. He is a cheeky lad, but always able to make you smile. He is as handsome as his father, and already a hit with the ladies!

  • Name: Luke Asher Sinclair

  • Relationship: Boyfriend

  • Twitter Account Tag: turkdisturber

  • Facts: Luke and Alina met briefly over his apparent hatred for his blood father. An enigmatic young man who is a Hojo Experiment. They can't seem to keep their hands off one another as the chemistry between them is high. It wasn't established that Luke was Reno's biological son until later on when he and Alina embarked on a romantic relationship. Luke's presence in Alina's life is helping her to move forward from the heartache of all she had lost. He adores little Riley, and will go to any lengths to protect him.

  • Name: Edward J. Carver

  • Relationship: Biological father

  • Twitter Account Tag: ShinRa_HRLegal

  • Facts: Carver had a an affair with Alina'a mother which resulted in her conception. After this transpired via a DNA test which he pursued secretly, it was unknown whether Alina will pursue a relationship with him. But recently after lending a hand getting his estranged daughter to deliver her son safely when she went onto Labour, they have started to slowly build bridges.

  • Name: Rude

  • Relationship: Good Friend; Reno's partner

  • Twitter Account Tag: Reticent_Rude / RudeneedsR&R

  • Facts: Being Reno's closest friend and work partner, Rude vowed to watch over Alina and offer her and her son protection when she needs it. He considers her loyal and respectful, even if she is a lot like his partner at times in terms of how she handles affairs and voices her opinions.

  • Name: Squall Leonhart

  • Relationship: Employer; Boss (direct line manager)

  • Twitter Account Tag: LionheartSeeD

  • Facts: Squall gave Alina the opportunity to work in Balamb Garden as his Secretary. Being his right arm comes with a vast amount of responsibility.

  • NOTE: An AUSL with Squall is currently active.

  • Name: Rufus ShinRa

  • Relationship: Employer; Nemesis; Rival

  • Twitter Account Tag: ShinRasRufus

  • Facts: It's no secret that Rufus and Alina abhoar one another, and after being enlisted as a ShinRa employee, he was less than impressed. He's making it his personal mission to ensure that Alina's life at ShinRa is a difficult one.

  • Name: Lani Contastavlos

  • Relationship: Former Boss; It's complicated

  • Facts: Lani took Alina in under her wing after observing her for 2 years in the Slums. She trained the redhead to be an agent, and acted like a surrogate parent. However, Lani's loyalty was called into disrepute when she shot Edward Carver, aligned herself to Deepground, and then stabbing Alina whilst working with Don Corneo. She has since reformed as it transpired that she was being controlled with Synthetic Mako.

au timeline & relationship

Alina will have one Main AU relationship which will be story-centric (depicted below).

This will exist alongside her Main Story - as an alternate storyline stemming after the events of Alina becoming a mother to Reno's child. This will be treated as a separate storyline.

  • Name: Nick Fox

  • Relationship: Colleague, and romantic interest

  • Acct Tag: ShinraBuyer

  • Facts: Nick and Alina have always been very good colleagues and friends, and now the two have started to go on dates together. Nick didn't think that Alina would ever see him in a romantic light, but after showing him she was interested, they went out to dinner together for a first date. Only time will tell if this will blossom into something special.

other au relationships

The other people in the alternate universe(s) linked to Alina and the relationships connected to her. Some may have plots / storylines behind them.

Please note that only active AU Ships will be referenced in this section.

  • Name: Cloud Strife

  • Relationship: Husband

  • Twitter Account Tag: Fusion__ Sword __CS (single underscore & no spaces in Tag)

  • Facts: Cloud asked Alina out on a date, and the two seemed to hit it off despite some awkwardness. After establishing a romantic relationship, and then decided to elope to get married, the two live in peaceful bliss. They share a loving, tender relationship when his alter-ego Rain Pliskin is in slumber.

  • Name: Tseng

  • Relationship: Boyfriend / Lover (consider him Husband even though they aren't married)

  • Acct Tag: _ Tseng Turk (single underscore before and after each word & no spaces in Tag)

  • Facts: They seem like an unlikely couple, but Tseng and Alina share one thing in common. Their love for passion, work, and their Wutaian roots. The Turk Leader is her fierce Tiger; unafraid to keep her well away from the perils that cruel life may hold, but also playful and dominant when the two are intimate together. Tseng keeps Alina on her toes, and she loves the way he drives her to new heights. They now have twin children - Taro, a boy, and Yumi, a girl.

  • Name: Squall Leonhart

  • Relationship: ...Whatever.

  • Acct Tag: LionheartSeeD

  • Facts: Since coming onboard as Squall's Secretary, he and Alina have both felt an awkward tension in the air. Alina escaped a very rocky relationship thanks to Squall's involvement, but there is clearly an attraction to the Headmaster and Commander of Balamb Garden. They are now an inseparable duo.

  • Name: Reno

  • Relationship: Friend with Benefits / Drinking Pal / Personal Play-thing

  • Acct Tag: ShinRa_Reno

  • Facts: Alina and Reno had been colleagues for a while, only ever talking in passing, until the Turk crashed a helicopter on the roof of the building, and after seeing him into the elevator, Alina and Reno ended up stopping their ride to engage in wild, dangerous, unadulterated sex. The pair have since been on a tactical mission, and hanging out as friends... with lots of benefits. Alina is trying not to fall for this guy...

about the writer

I'm Lilo - a thirty-something year old who has a passion for writing.

I've been writing for Alina since 2013, and I am hugely passionate about her character. She started off as an OC in the FF12 verse and had some very wild and emotional adventures. I have since rebooted her into the FF7 verse with a new fierce personality.

Please feel free to interact and write with me - I will take on most kinds of plots, so please send a DM on twitter account @AlleyKatDevee (link below) if you would like to plot!

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