Texas

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Texas (德克萨斯)
Alias(es)	Little Texas (during her temporary transformation) 133 136
Species/Race	Lupo 22
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Penguin Logistics (formerly); Chen An's traveling group 1 35 102
Occupation/Role	Former Penguin Logistics employee; Chen An's bodyguard 1 160
First Appearance	1

Background / History

Texas lived in Lungmen as Exusiai's roommate and fellow Penguin Logistics employee. Although the two were friends and companions, their personalities sharply contrasted: Texas was quiet, reserved, and largely indifferent to most matters, while Exusiai was loud and impulsive. 1

Before settling into her quieter life, Texas was Lappland's partner. Their relationship fractured after unspecified events, leaving Lappland fixated on Texas returning to her former self. Texas accepts that her past may eventually catch up with her, but considers her present life—and the future she has found—worth protecting. Her hometown is Columbia. 13 16 50

Texas became close to Chen An as his neighbor and friend. She admitted that she liked him, though initially maintained that those feelings did not need to change anything because life was already comfortable as it was. 9 When Lappland staged Chen An and Skadi's kidnapping, Texas rushed to the abandoned factory in anger and concern, arriving armed and prepared to confront Lappland. 16 17

When Chen An left Lungmen with Skadi, Texas followed him and Exusiai into the wilderness. She justified the decision as repayment for the exceptional sword Chen An had given her, promising to protect him until she believed the debt was settled. 35 She later openly kissed Chen An in front of Lappland after being provoked about her lack of progress with him. 102

By the time Chen An was connected to Dawn, Texas had settled into a protective role at his side. She refused his suggestion that she seek employment with Dawn, firmly identifying herself as his bodyguard instead. 160

Appearance

Texas is a long-haired Lupo woman whose ears and fluffy tail visibly react to her emotions. She commonly wears earrings, pantyhose, and avant-garde outfits; at home, she favors lighter, casual clothing. 1 8 22

• Long hair that can interfere with her after missions. 8
• Lupo ears and tail; both become noticeably active when she is embarrassed, anxious, or emotionally stirred. 22
• Habitually wears earrings. 8
• Previously wore a thin cotton nightdress while relaxing at home. 1

Personality

Texas is initially presented as cold, reticent, and laid-back. Even after becoming familiar with others, she tends to speak little and rarely voices strong opinions. 1 She is generally composed and practical, often acting as the restrained counterpart to Exusiai's more reckless behavior. 21 35

Her calm demeanor does not mean she is detached. Texas is intensely protective of Chen An and reacts strongly when she believes he has been endangered or abandoned her without explanation. 13 17 42 She also shows a dry, occasionally mischievous sense of humor, such as deceiving Exusiai with a fabricated story after Exusiai was knocked unconscious. 30

In romance, Texas favors patience over impulsiveness. She compares love to hunting: waiting for the proper opening rather than prematurely alerting the target. 121 Despite this measured approach, she is capable of direct action when challenged. 102

Abilities & Skills

Lupo Senses

Texas possesses a keen Lupo sense of smell, which she usually keeps understated.

• Detected Chen An's scent from outside his villa, confirming that he was inside. 22
• Initially dismissed her sense of smell as nothing special when questioned about it. 22
• Her ears and tail provide visible tells when her emotions fluctuate. 22

Armed Protection

Texas routinely carries swords and is prepared to use them when Chen An or her companions appear threatened.

• Drew her sword and confronted Lappland after receiving the kidnapping message. 17
• Kept Chen An's sword across her lap while waiting for him to return, using it to intimidate Exusiai. 42
• Defines herself as Chen An's bodyguard and refuses to abandon that role. 160

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Personal sword — One of the two swords Texas carried while traveling with Chen An. 35
• Chen An's gifted sword / Originium Sword — Described by Texas as surpassing any sword she had previously seen; she accepted it as payment for protecting Chen An. 35 42
• Chocolate sticks — Replaced the cigarettes Texas used to smoke in the past. 8

Relationships

• Chen An — Neighbor, traveling companion, love interest, and the person Texas has committed herself to protecting as a bodyguard. She openly admitted liking him and later kissed him in front of Lappland. 9 102 160
• Exusiai — Roommate, Penguin Logistics colleague, and close friend. Their friendship is marked by constant teasing, games, pranks, and occasional violence. 1 26 65
• Lappland — Former partner and old acquaintance. Texas worries about Lappland's Oripathy and survival, but resists Lappland's attempts to drag her back into her past. 13 16 18
• Skadi — Fellow companion in Chen An's group. Texas traveled with Skadi after leaving Lungmen and shares a protective loyalty toward the group. 35 45
• Croissant — Former Penguin Logistics colleague; Croissant was left to take an external assignment in Chernobog after Texas and Exusiai declined it. 9
• Emperor — Texas's former boss at Penguin Logistics. His potential reaction to her departure was one reason the group chose to leave Siesta quickly. 49 50

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Lungmen roommate life — Introduced as Exusiai's quiet roommate and Chen An's neighbor, spending much of her time on her phone or joining the group's games. 1 14
• Lappland incident — Protects Chen An from Lappland's involvement, races to rescue him during the staged kidnapping, and helps Lappland accept Chen An's Oripathy treatment. 13 17 18
• Departure from Lungmen — Leaves with Chen An, Skadi, and Exusiai, citing the gifted sword as payment for her continued protection. 35
• Traveling companion — Continues traveling through Siesta and beyond, becoming more openly comfortable with Chen An and the group. 45 49 74
• Public declaration — Responds to Lappland's taunts by kissing Chen An in public. 102
• Dawn period — Joins Exusiai in worrying over Chen An's disappearance, seeks him at Dawn Base, and later reaffirms that she will remain his bodyguard rather than take a Dawn job. 120 122 160

Notable Quotes

“Love is like hunting. You need patience. Wait for the right opportunity, then take them down in one move.”
— Texas 121

“I am your bodyguard, and I always will be, you know?”
— Texas 160

Trivia

• Texas used to smoke, but quit and now occasionally keeps a chocolate stick in her mouth instead. 8
• She was temporarily transformed into a child and called “Little Texas.” 133 136
• Texas reacts particularly badly to comments about her chest; as Little Texas, she chased Little Exusiai after being mocked for it. 143 144
• She considers Chen An unusually skilled at combing hair and asks him to comb hers. 45