rishki

Rishki translates literally into English as "first friend." "Fledge-mate" is another English translation.

Qualifications

Rishkim are also bethkim, having been hatched together and raised by the same trainers.

Duties

Rishkim are more likely to raise a clutch of fledglings. If an angel does not have a rishki or he is currently unavailable, they will fall back on one of their other bethkim.

Benefits

Rishkim are deeply bonded in a manner sometimes compared to human twins. They often know when the other is in trouble, emotionally unstable or injured. While this closeness allows them to always have a companion, they also suffer extreme anxiety and depression if separated for long periods of time. This anxiety led to rishkim always been assigned to the same squads in regimental society.

Cultural Significance

Because regimental angels crave a closer connection due to the errors in their coding, rishkim are more common and more deeply bonded than in Edenic society.

Notable Holders

Killian and Remy are rishkim.

Type

Familial

Alternative Naming

first friend, fledge-mate