Kira Aquila-Salazar

"I like the specimen you've chosen."

 is the mentor and guardian of protagonist, Cati Abbott. She is a famous anthropologist and writer who travels the world for her work.

History
In 1880, 20-year-old Kira left behind her friends and dreams to move away from her home in the north and marry her husband. Sometime later, her husband passed away from unknown causes and it was then that Kira realized how loveless her marriage was and how much she regretted giving up her dreams for him. She quickly left her home and began traveling the world becoming a renown anthropologist and writer. During her travels, Kira met a teenage Cati Abbott in the Amazonia and took her under her wing. Cati traveled the world with Kira as Kira taught her how to be a proper lady. Kira left her late husbands house to her so Cati could settle into a proper life while Kira continued to travel for work.

Personality
In stark contrast to Cati, Kira is an extremely intelligent woman who comes from an educated background. Kira seems to have a bit of anxiety around strangers and is very aloof of them, often refusing to talk to anyone she hasn't been formally introduced to by someone else she knows. But after she is introduced to the person, Kira is very kind and formal with them. She absolutely adores Cati who is one of very few people that get to see the relaxed and humorous side of Kira. She loves children and will generously open her arms and home to any child in need without question.

Physical appearance
Kira is of average stature with dark skin, black curly hair, and brown eyes. Unlike most characters in the series, Kira is always dressed in her best clothes and always carries herself with confidence.

Love Interests

 * Sebastián Nero: Cati introduced Sebastián to Kira and the attraction was nearly instantaneous, much to Cati's dismay.


 * Lord Lapierre (previous): Lord Lapierre was a brief love interest of Kira's that Cati did not approve of. Cati describes him as an "undeservedly confident individual of little intelligence" who simply wasn't good enough for Kira.


 * Husband (previous): Kira's husband passed away from unknown reasons. According to Kira, she never really loved her husband and only married him because that was what was expected of her. Kira put her dreams on the back burner to assume the role of a proper house wife during their marriage.

Friends

 * Cati Abbott: Kira met Cati in the Amazonia during her travels as an anthropologist. Kira took Cati in and taught her how to be a proper lady. Kira thinks of Cati as a daughter and would give up the world to keep her healthy and happy.


 * Kathryn Gabriel: Kathryn is an old friend of Kira's and her most trustworthy tailor.