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Name: Melissa Bosch Actor/Actress: Alona Tal Age: 28 Origin: If United States still exists she has to be in the West coast somewhere. Otherwise it's up to you pal Ethnicity: Israeli-American Occupation: College student (formerly) Nickname(s): Mel (sometimes. She hates it when people she barely knows calls her this) Song: I don't know yet

Personality Melissa, as much as she is naive and passionate, has a strong sense of justice much like her older sister. She is highly unsure of herself, but has since been taking steps to banish that through discipline and hard work. Melissa wishes to toughen up, and will find ways to do so; even if it means desensitizing herself through violence and death. She is transitioning from what she saw as her "weak" self, as she was subject to an abusive relationship. Melissa serves to deliver justice to those who deserve it; in particular, shady, criminal entities that remind her of her former life. Melissa is always finding ways to strengthen her resolve; because of this, she will always try and one-up any competition, only submitting to it if they prove it. Melissa has a soft spot for the abused and neglected, often letting her guard down for them.

Background Melissa was born into an all-girls family; a single mother and three sisters, to be specific. Melissa was the youngest.

Growing up, Melissa only ever looked up to one sister; Cressida, who is about five years older than her. When their mother is present, and her aunt or uncle is not there for them, Melissa always stuck to her. Out of the rest, Cressida seemed to be the only one to listen to her, a quality she admired as they grew up. Her mother was barely there for them, having a high position in the defense contracting business.

Her family had a high expectation for careers, as often expressed by her semi-present mother. Their bloodline, as evidenced from their aunt, uncle, and grandparents, have always had high-paying jobs. This family was to be no different, according to them.

But expectations were always never realized. Upon growing up, Taryn, the eldest sister, succeeded in the adult entertainment business. Ciara, the second eldest, quitted college and settled for independent business. As expected, Cressida became the most successful out of all of them, succeeding in the criminal justice field. Melissa was left behind, graduating high school when Cressida finally left the household. The recurring presence on her life became Taryn, who decided to bring her along after graduation. Taryn kept her straight by making her get a job, but she often left the door of her career open for her little sister. Melissa didn't think much about it, but soon enough, she took interest in her sister's line of work.

Melissa started out with modeling, eventually being noticed and being hired to do "camwork". To Melissa, parading her body as a means of earning seemed normal. Taryn supported her throughout, even having thoughts of recruiting her into the "business".

Cressida appeared before her one day, upon learning her new job from Taryn. Clearly distraught, Cressida did what she could to persuade Melissa out of it. Melissa did not listen, however, mostly afraid to leave what she does best. In time, though, Cressida's voice spoke through Melissa; mostly about how she doesn't need to use her body to make a living. She was doing this to pay for her education, after all, but she became unclear about when she would ever do it.

Cressida supported Melissa in her first two semesters, advising her to find a job for the rest. The leap was difficult; the college workload proved to be too much for Melissa, but she was motivated by her sister to struggle on.

Melissa soon became subject to discrimination in her second semester. A student has recognized her from one of her past "career", and he made it his job to blackmail her for it. Cressida, when she needed her the most, returned to her own life; she wanted Melissa to be independent by the time she finishes her first semester, after all. Distraught, Melissa dropped out and looked for the nearest club to waste away. There, she met Viktor.

It was not her who took interest in him; Viktor approached the drinking Melissa at first glance. A relationship soon formed after she went home with him, and soon enough, Melissa became the subject of his affection. But the truth always found ways to ruin things for her; Viktor is a high-ranking Russian mob member, and Melissa was his mistress. He decided to keep his grasp on her upon seeing her fearful reaction; there, he showed his true colors.

Viktor one day forced Melissa to work in one of his clubs; a normal job for the most part, but she still remained a prisoner of his affection. There, Melissa became acquainted with his job, and with it, his cohorts; they, too, started admiring her, while Viktor openly brandished her like a trophy.

Her older sister, Cressida, returns to her life once again one faithful day; Melissa is blindsided by this, still dazed from her new life. She learns that Cressida has started working for the "bureau", as an agent of sorts; and one of her targets was her boyfriend. Without much choice, Melissa decided to cooperate.

She slowly learned (upon her acting as extended surveillance) that Viktor belongs to a drug and human-trafficking ring. It also became more apparent that Viktor was losing interest in her; his intentions for her future became clear when she was referred to one of the members, Sergei, a key player in their drug-trafficking business.

A sister using her for her job. A madman of a lover who's willing to throw her away like trash. Melissa finally developed her voice of independence, as her own future becomes threatened. Closing in on the end of the year, Melissa traded her information and decided to set her own measures in ending this.

A few days before Viktor's arrest, Melissa shot him with his own gun. She felt free, for once, not feeling an inch of guilt in seeing him bleed. For good measure, she also wastes his loyal driver.

This very action caused Melissa to flee the country and start a new life for herself. It felt good, serving justice for once. The sudden reappearance of her older sister reminded her of where her career can head Cressida reveals to her that she has long lost her job as a federal agent; she was using this case to return, but Melissa's intervention stopped her in her tracks. She knows why her little sister did it, however, and so she didn't hold it against her. Instead, she taught her what she could, and referred her to work in the private security firm she functions in. With not much else to do, Melissa took her up on her offer.

Relationships
 * Georgia Bosch: Melissa's mother. She barely knows her, but she still looks up for her work ethic. Melissa has had thoughts of getting into her line of work ever since her exile.
 * Cressida Bosch: Melissa's older sister of five years. She looks up to her the most, since she was the only one to truly care about her. Cressida appears on and off in her life--but she always intervenes in the right time.
 * Ciara Bosch: Melissa's older sister of eight years. A successful owner of a supermarket chain. The two barely talk, but they're in good terms. She has always been quite distant to the rest.
 * Taryn Bosch: The oldest sister of the four, 12 years Melissa's senior. She is the most hopeless of them all, now deduced to a drug addiction. The two are not quite on good terms.
 * Viktor: Thought it was love at first sight, Melissa and Viktor's relationship became abusive down the road. Viktor has issues, dawg, so that murder was well-deserved (to her)

Misc Info
 * Melissa is self-trained on wielding guns. Just small firearms, though. Like handguns.
 * Getting drunk is sometimes the only way she copes with life. Don't be surprised if you find her slumped on the sofa, drinking herself to sleep.
 * Has turned tomboyish ever since her self-imposed exile. Also she keeps a small pocket knife on her at all times.
 * Still afraid to get into a relationship. The next man in her life better be amazin y'know
 * She likes gummy candy. It's one of her secret weaknesses.
 * She hasn't quite conquered all her fears, so sometimes she hesitates.
 * Fascinated with weapons of any form, from firearms to bombs to military superweapons. This is a fairly new fascination, though, but she likes 'em.
 * She now really loathes the adult entertainment business and will talk anyone out of it if she can. Her interest for it back then was a naive, youth thing (also Taryn was a terrible sister).
 * She's inspired by Ani Bezzerides from True Detective. But I've only seen like 2 episodes of it hehe

I still got things to add, but for the most part this is complete.