Applicant No.1:
Name: Raina Drake-Eye
Alias: Dragonborn
Nationality: Cyrodil, Tamriel
Age: 25
Appearance: Pale skin, red eyes, facial tattoos (Red), Long raven hair, stocky.
Winston's Log 1 - 21st January
I've interviewed some peculiar characters in my time, but this one was particularly strange. She, unlike so many others, wasn't taken aback by my... well, appearance. When I asked her why, she simply said:
"I've seen stranger things."
Her attire was medieval in design, she wore steel plate armour and kept an intricate looking helmet at her side. I was curious to see that her armour and weaponry had a subtle glow to them, quite similar to Genji's dragon-blade.
"I had them enchanted, my great axe Stormwind has been imbued with the power of sparks. As for my armour, it invigorates me as I fight; so that I don't tire myself in fights."
I asked Raina if she would let me inspect her gear but she was hesitant.
"I'm not a fan of giving my armaments so easily."
Raina only spoke when spoken to. Useful as a soldier I suppose, but it wouldn't be healthy for team relations; though not every member of Overwatch is exactly talkative.
I inquired about her history, to which she described her uneventful childhood to me.
"... it was only when I was of age to leave my homestead in Cyrodil that my life truly begun." She recounted escaping capture in a fort named Helgen, how dragons of all things plagued the land of Skyrim, and how it was her destiny to rid the land of them. She described to me how she could command the power of the dragons with her voice.
"Your voice?" I asked, hoping for some greater explanation.
Raina smiled, standing from her chair and taking in a hefty breath of air. I was going to ask her why she did this, but she suddenly shouted
"FEIM!" like a ghost her body became spectral. In this form she was very much like reaper, which worried me. Not talking much, having a ghost form. They could've been twins. Her form shifted back and she sat down.
"As I was saying..."
After her display she shared with me her most memorable achievements. Most were meaningless to me, but her feats showed merit that she would be able to hold her own in a fight.
I asked her about any motivations, and in particular, why she wanted to join.
"I'm here for coin, and it's always good to have more allies."
When I explained to her that 'coin' wasn't really an option in this world she shrugged.
"Any equipment that I could use would be a worthy substitute."
Raina seemed to have more in common with mercenary work rather than joining an organisation based on justice. Though, we let Roadhog and Junkrat in, so I don't see much of a problem here yet.
"How about we have a practical assessment of your power?" I asked her, to which she smiled and nodded.
"I relish a good fight." Raina stood and chuckled.
"Let's hope you find a worthy opponent, I wouldn't want to cause someone any permanent injury."
Winston's log - 2 (Combat Assessment)
I had the necessary preparation made out in the training yard. It was just past midday and many of the Overwatch members posted in Gibraltar had come to watch the demonstration. Mercy and Tracer sat on a bench overlooking the yard, whilst Hanzo had perched up atop a roof. Mcree lit a cigar and puffed it as Symmetra placed herself next to a shaded stand. I took Raina to the centre of the yard and allowed her to ready herself for combat. She'd left her helm at the side of the field and she held her axe in both hands. She said it was Nordic in design, and so far it was the finest weapon she'd ever wielded.
"Who am I fighting?" She asked, checking her armour was fastened properly.
"You will be against Genji. He is our finest swordsman and he is unparalleled in his ability to sneak."
Raina chuckled at that.
"Oh really? He's the one hiding in the shade over there. The glowing green one, am I right."
It was incredible. Only a few in our organisation could pinpoint Genji when he was hidden away. She pointed at a small alley as Genji walked out into the light.
"I am impressed, not many possess the talent to see what is hidden."
Raina stood without moving, eyeing Genji, assessing him like a predator would before a kill.
"I hope you will be able to withstand the power of the dragon, if only for a brief time."
Raina shook her head.
"I kill dragons for a living."
Raina allowed Genji to meet her on the field as I walked to my tyre. Sitting down, I told the two that they could begin when ready.
"Ready." Said Genji.
"As am I."
Genji immediately released a volley of Shrunken, which to my amazement, Raina caught with a shield like wall of blue energy. Casting the Shrunken away, Raina charged in and attempted to strike Genji. He was quickly able to slide from the swing and he drew his sword in an elegant slice. Raina blocked the blow with the grip of her axe and shunted Genji away.
"Get up Genji!" Lena cheered, giggling and shaking her fist in the air.
"She is strong." Mercy commented, to which Mcree disagreed.
"Don't matter how strong you are. A bullet will put you down."
Symmetra stayed quiet, as she generally does.
Genji rolled away from a downwards strike from Raina and leapt to his feet. Genji delivered a flurry of blows with a tremendous speed and calculated ferocity. Raina struggled back as she barely kept up with the strikes. As Genji seemed to get the upper hand, Raina shouted with great anger.
"FUS RO DAH!"
The blast from the attack caused the ground to shake and the very air to ripple. Genji flew out of the training square and hit one of the buildings, shattering his sword arm and breaking his confidence. Mercy gasped, outstretching her wings and gliding down to Genji's side.
"Genji, let me heal you!"
I knew Genji would be alright but the damage caused by the attack, in training of all places.
"You should not be so reckless with your powers!" Symmetra yelled, scalding Raina like a child.
She huffed and put her axe in its holster.
"It was a good fight," Raina said, letting her armour do its work.
Mercy had finished Genji's arm and let him stand.
"That was a cheap shot." Mcree said, staring at her with an expression that never gave anything away.
"There are no cheap shots, only Victory or Defeat." Raina looked to me and asked,
"Any other tests?"
I didn't have anything in mind, as honestly I expected the fight to last a little longer.
"How about you put your theory to the test Mcree?" Symmetra quipped, crossing her arms. With a grunt, Mcree stepped to the field.
"You might need the helmet now. I'll use dummy rounds, but they'll hurt like hell."
Raina rubbed her chin.
"I've never seen a weapon like that before." Mcree let loose a spray of 6 shots that hit the dirt next to Raina. The sound of gunfire echoed across the field.
"I won't need a helmet." Raina said, preparing her axe.
As Mcree rushed to reload his gun, Raina shouted
"TIID KLO!"
Raina began to move at speeds Tracer would reach when she travelled through time. Mcree attempted to fan the hammer but Raina dodged every shot with ease. As quickly as she dodged each shot, she bolted toward Mcree who rolled out of the way. As he did, he launched a stun grenade that exploded on contact with Raina. Mcree took his chance to lay Raina on her feet but she was quick to regain her sight. The pair brawled right there, Mcree's hits were blocked by Raina; as she struck Mcree with her palm, staggering him. To makes matters worse, Raina shouted again
"FUS!" This was enough to knock Mcree down, allowing Raina to plant her boot on Mcree's chest.
"Submit," Raina commanded, applying more pressure with her boot. With a grunt, Mcree nodded and stood up with Raina's help.
"Guess I was wrong about you. I'd have you at my side anytime."
Patting Raina, she laughed.
"You're not the first to accept me after a good beating like that. But I appreciate it."
Nodding, Mcree went to Mercy who erased any bruises and gashes after the fight.
"I feel that I've proven my ability here. Am I a member of the team now?"
Raina: Approved
