Monica (Three Houses)

"It never occurred to us that something may have happened to her at the Monastery."

- Hanneman

Monica is a character from Fire Emblem: Three Houses.

Profile
Monica von Ochs was a student of the Garreg Mach Monastery Officers Academy in 1179. A member of the Black Eagles, she vanished shortly before graduation, leaving staff with the impression that she ran away. It is revealed that she was, infact, captured by the Death Knight - Byleth rescues her during the events of Horsebow Moon in 1180, and Monica re-enrols to finish her education properly.

Or at least, that's how it seemed: The Monica rescued by Byleth turns out to be Kronya in disguise, as revealed when she kills Jeralt in late Guardian Moon. She intended to infiltrate the Monastery as a student to spy on the institution, and serve as a liaison between Edelgard and Those Who Slither in the Dark. Seteth believes that the real Monica was likely killed back in 1179, so her identity could be assumed.

Personality
Monica is playful, extroverted, and casual in her interactions - a contrast to her personality before her kidnapping. Hilda, who knew Monica previously, is concerned that the Black Eagle may be trying too hard to pretend she's ok for the benefit of others.

She insists on calling Edelgard by the nickname 'Edel'.

The reality is that her personality is 'different' because Kronya is just being herself. She never attempted to impersonate Monica's personality.

Quotes
Fire Emblem: Three Houses ​​​
 * "I look forward to learning from you, Professor!"
 * "Edel! I need to ask you something!"

Etymology
Monica is a name of North African origin, whose original meaning is uncertain. Since the Middle Ages, it has been associated with the Latin moneo, meaning "advisor", and Greek monos , meaning "one".