Tori

"'Hi! What's your name?… Interesting! I had a colleague with that name.  If you need to talk science, I'll be here for when you need me.'"

Background
Tori is an avid lover of knowledge. Her father was a hard worker and loved science quite a bit. Whenever he had a day off he would study with his three children and do projects with them. Both he and his wife always wanted to spend as much time as possible with them. Getting good books and schooling for their kids was a high priority. Because of this, Tori has a strong urge to study and went to as many lectures as possible during school. When Tori was transitioning into high school, she came into contact with Shyla - the school's librarian - who was giving a lecture at the time. They became quick friends, and shared meals often, whether it be at lunch or after school hours. Once Tori had graduated from high school, Shyla made some connections and got Tori a completely free scholarship at a nearby college. Since they were so close, took a trip together to the college in England, and were returning home by plane when something went wrong on their flight...