Alison Hadfield
Ms. Margaret Alison Hadfield, Jr. (a.k.a. Agent Strawberry)
At a Glance
Background & Career
She rarely talks about her past, but there’s a strong chance she came from military, intelligence, or high-end corporate security work—the kind of places where you don’t get to be bad at your job. As Team Inertia’s tech specialist, Alison is fluent in cybersecurity, engineering, and systems management. She understands Sterling Dynamics tech better than most of its designers and, more importantly, knows how to keep CASTOR & ORACLE from arguing too much. She and **Milton** both live in the trenches of “making things work” while the others get the spotlight. There’s an unspoken understanding between them—if things fall apart, they’ll be the ones holding it together.
Personality and Motivations
She’s calm under pressure, prepared for contingencies, and doesn’t deal in idealism—just results. Alison isn’t the type to give orders or make grand speeches, but when she says, “I’ve got this,” there’s no doubt she means it.Description
Alison stands slightly taller than average height with a curvaceous build, but she's far more “I can haul a server rack if I have to” than combat-ready. She has a pale complexion, lightly freckled across her nose and cheeks, and deep auburn hair in the kind of cut meant to be low-maintenance but still manages to fall into her sharp, green eyes when she’s focused. Her features are well-defined—high cheekbones, a straight nose, and a slightly pointed chin—with a faint burn scar on her left forearm, a souvenir from an incident she doesn’t talk about. She usually has the faintest hint of a smirk, a telltale sign of her dry wit and low tolerance for nonsense.
Unlike some of her colleagues, Alison favors practical, office-appropriate attire—a fitted button-up blouse, tailored slacks, and a sharp blazer—but always with comfortable flats because she values efficiency over pretense. A sleek, high-end smartwatch is strapped to her wrist, and her AR glasses rest on her forehead when not in use. If she’s working in the field, expect utility pockets, a multitool within reach, and a data slate tucked under one arm.
Legacy and Influence
