Anna

Anna is a love interest in the book Heaven's Secret: Requiem.

About Anna

Anna is a young woman who is part of Dmitry's squad. She first talks to Lane (main character) in the restroom of Rotkov’s estate, but it is mentioned that she was the one who changed Lane's clothes when she arrived unconscious from the rift.

She is in Rotkov a little over a month, but thinks the days there drag on forever. Her body looks strong and hardened by the many challenges she had to face in this devastated world. But she is not in the squad as a soldier, her strengths lie elsewhere: she is a scientist specializing in medical microbiology and infectology.

Anna wants more independence. She is proud and doesn’t hide what she is thinking. She hates the feeling of being second-guessed, and after been rejected by her squadmates, she starts to see in Lane someone who can support her. Although Lane wants to use this to her advantage, to weaken Dmitry's authority over Anna and make it easier for her to reach both of them, the player can choose to improve or not the relationship between the two women (romantic or friendly).

In S1 finale, it is revealed that Anna is Dmitry's sister. And this explains the fraternal protective behavior that one has for the other. In fact, Anna thinks Dmitry just sees her as someone who needs to be protected. The fact is that he doesn’t trust the rest of the world. Dmitry is used to relying on himself, so he wants his sister to be close. He hopes that he can save her, protect her. He is afraid of someday failing to protect Anna.

If you take her diamond scene from S2, Ep1 you discover that when Anna was a child, her father hated when she and Dmitry drew any kind of attention. Anna saw it as if he was ashamed of both of them – and that feeling was passed down to her, so she tried her best not to be weird.

Anna always carries with her a small box with syringes filled with a greenish liquid that helps immortals heal their injuries. Anhea and Pileon are in the squad because of this serum. If you buy the diamond scene from S2, Ep5 you find out that they were hit by the energy wave when the Mother of Life disintegrated, and that these scars never heal - only the squad’s serum allows them to close temporarily. It’s like a painkiller, and Anna is personally responsible for these vials. Donovan keeps the formula a secret, that was part of the Adam project she led. Somehow, the Siberia base managed to get a substance not from the human world. They created a weapon against the immortals from it, and then Donovan developed the “medicine”.

If you take her diamond choice from S2, Ep6 Anna confides in Lane a story from her past which made the squad not like her very much at first. At Adam base there is a collapsed wing with passages leading to abandoned laboratories. It was dangerous to go there, so Donovan banned them; but Anna was in them when another collapse occurred. There were infected on the lower floors, she couldn’t get out from under the rubble, but Dmitry saved her. He got hurt badly, his condition was critical, they gave him a lot of stitches. Anna feels very guilty about this incident.

Relationships

Lane (MC): Possible love interest or friend.
Cain: He helps the squad, and they don’t get along very well.
Dmitry: General of the squad and her brother.
Greg: Squadmate. They have a friendly relationship.
Nick: Squadmate. They have a friendly relationship.
Kira: Squadmate. Anna thinks Kira is a little unhinged, she can’t talk to her normally.
Anhea: Squadmate. Anna thinks Anhea is a moron.
Donovan: She is her aunt. Before the Siberia base collapsed, General Lloyd asked her to look after them.
General Lloyd: Her father (deceased).
Irina: Her mother (deceased).

Quotes

“My clothes fit you pretty well. Lucky.” (S1, Ep1)
“You seem all right. I even hate myself a little for wanting you to turn out this way.” (Diamond scene - S1, Ep2)
“It’s so difficult... To admit that you need others.” (Diamond scene - S1, Ep2)
“You expression is so infuriating. It’s always calm. It never changes.” (Diamond scene - S1, Ep5)
“I lied. Your face isn’t always the same. The way you’re blinking right now after losing to me is pretty cute.” (Diamond scene - S1, Ep5)
“I’m trying to commit this moment to memory. [...] Something to look back on when things become completely unbearable.” (Diamond scene - S1, Ep5)
“I’ve even forgotten what my own laughter sounds like. Has it always been this squeaky? You noticed it too, right? It goes way too high midway through, and...” (Diamond scene - S1, Ep5)
“I see you in beautiful clothes, and my mood instantly gets better.” (S1, Ep6 – Determinant)
“You look so good in my things. I’m starting to feel jealous.” (S1, Ep10 – Determinant)
“Are you afraid that I will die? How sweet. I’d like to live too.” (Diamond scene – S2, Ep2)
“I’ll sleep here, guarding you. What else can I do? I don’t want to lose my first friend in this crazy world.” (Diamond scene – S2, Ep2)
“Time and time again, I refuse to be the weakest and most useless member of the squad. The one who lets everyone down.” (Diamond scene – S2, Ep6)
“I can’t just give up on my research. It’s important to me. But the others don’t believe that I’ll succeed. None of them. And instead of proving them wrong, all I do is screw up and get others hurt.” (Diamond scene – S2, Ep6)
“Well, it looks like we’re not just friends anymore.” (S2, Ep10)

Trivia

Anna lost his father in the Siberia Military Research Base disaster.
She is tall.
She uses glasses but thinks contacts are much more convenient.
She feels extremely calm in the public city bath in Rotkov, peacefully swaying in the water, as if the bathhouse were a place outside of time and space.
She has difficulty admitting that she needs others.
In S1, Ep4 if you are close to her, she is against the use of drugs to interrogate Lane, as she thinks this method is old and barbaric.
Anna is an irritable and hot-tempered.
She likes salad.
She was kicked out of her first scientific conference in North Carolina for getting drunk.
She misses the peace from a time when problems like missing a conference seemed like the end of the world.
She never liked looking weak in front of her father or Dmitry.
Once, on New Year's Eve when she was a child, it was the only time her family were all together, and Anna was so happy because her father was letting her do at least something, and not Dmitry. For her, Dmitry was their father's favorite children.
At Adam base, Anna’s room is in a similar corridor to Lane’s, but in the building next door.
Her room is covered in papers and sketches of the human body, looking like the home of a mad scientist.
Anna is absent-minded in the morning.
If you are on Dmitry’s path, Lane can ask him in S2, Ep10 why he is against her talking with Anna. He answers that it’s not like that, that he wants Anna to have friends, but that she is stubborn and rebellious. According to him, as soon as she gets encouragement, she loses control of herself. Dmitry doesn’t want Anna to hurt herself, and believes that if he gives her everything she wants, she will destroy herself. It’s hard for him to keep her at a distance even from himself because Anna is all he has left. And that is why he is willing to do everything he can to keep her safe, even if she hates him.
According to the author, the prototype for Anna was the actress Sienna Guillory. And she associated the character with the song My September, from Nastyona.^[1]
The author also shared Anna’s description from the design document: Microbiologist, head of the scientific department of the Adam base. She is part of an elite military unit. The hope for developing a vaccine is pinned on her. Anna is persistent, strong-willed and purposeful. She is feminine, she has pleasant seductive forms. Her voice is powerful, her look is condescending. Anna has had poor eyesight since childhood, so she wears glasses. She seems very self-confident and independent, but she takes any mistake hard and often blames others for her failures, not noticing that she is simply justifying herself. Science really captivates Anna, to the point of trembling in her knees. She has a hard time being separated from her beloved laboratories. She is happy to be distracted by work or conversation, just so as not to be left alone with her thoughts. She is afraid that no one needs her, and her harmful character is tolerated with all their might.^[2]

Romance path

Season 1:

Ep 1 · Open Your Eyes

(Take it.) (💎27) [A new piece of jewelry has been added to your wardrobe.] and later in this episode [+1 Adaptability 🎒] [You managed to undo the handcuffs.] [Anna is grateful that you didn't leave her.]
(Leave it.) [Anna is grateful to you.]

Ep 2 · Lie Not Tell The Truth

You will see [Anna is fond of you.] and [Anna's words influenced Dmitry. He will not be too harsh towards you.]
(Don't look away.) (💎63) [CG unlocked] [Anna will remember this incident in the bathhouse for a long time.]
You will see [You and Anna have a good relationship, so she didn't lock the door.]

Ep 4 · Anamnesis

You will see [You and Anna are close, so she doesn't want to go ahead with the plan. Next time, she won't be silent.]
If you have a bad relationship with Dmitry, you will see [Anna spoke up in your defense.]

Ep 5 · Status Quo

(Pretend to agree.) (No effect on stats, but the other option will result in deteriorating the relationship in Season 2, episode 3.)
"Provoke Anna." (💎72) [People only become truly close when they can share not only laughter but also sadness.] [You saw a new side of Anna.]
Anna offers you a set of clothes 👗: [You and Anna have a good relationship, so she decided to give you a gift.] [A new outfit has been added to your wardrobe!]

Ep 6 · Down The Rabbit Hole

👗Note: If you buy "Mania (💎33)" or "Melancholy (💎53)" outfit and "Locs (💎33)" or "Wavy (💎33)" hairstyle, you'll get later [Anna appreciates your taste.]

Ep 7 · Where The Wind Is Blowing From

Would you like to join me? (💎46) [CG unlocked] [Anna's touch made you nervous. You start to look at her differently.]

Ep 10 · A Wolf In Sheep's Clothing

"I need to help Anna and Greg." (💎17) [It was a nice conversation. Your friendship with Anna and Greg became stronger.] /OR/ "I need to help Anna." (💎11) [Now you know a little more about Anna's past.]
"Give Anna my hand." (💎11) [You and Anna worked well together.]

Season 2:

Ep 1 · The First Consequences

You woke me up just in time. [You and Anna are gradually getting closer.]
(Go with Anna.) (💎64) [Anna's hug felt nice. You seemed to have missed feeling someone else's warmth.] or [Something strange happened between you. Anna's tears gave you an unusual feeling.]

Ep 2 · Adam Base And The Endless Rain

"Hug Anna." (💎44) [CG unlocked] [You and Anna fell asleep holding each other. Even if this hug means something different to you.]

Ep 3 · I Know Who You Are

She sat down next to me on the chair. (💎50) [You understand your desires more clearly. You want to be closer to Anna in every sense.]

Ep 5 · A Vessel For Evil

You will see: [Anna cares about you. She thinks about you often and has become more attached.]

Ep 6 · Hell Is Other Humans

You will see: [Dmitry doubts Anna. He didn't try to reassure his sister.]
Help Anna and talk to her.) (💎73) [Anna accepted your help. She needed your support.]

Ep 7 · Where Does Pain Come From?

Touch Anna. (💎96) [CG unlocked] [It won't be like before. Anna needs time to digest what happened.] (Path of Unlocked Compassion) or [You made Anna afraid she might lose you. It puts pressure on her, forcing her to cling to your relationship.] (Path of Lost Compassion) (Kiss scene)

Ep 8 · Exquisite Corpse