No, Reyna is Not Gekko‘s Aunt – But Here‘s the Real Story of Their Connection
As a Valorant lore aficionado, one question I see asked a lot is – is the vampire-esque agent Reyna actually the aunt of young surfer dude Gekko? While an understandable assumption given their interactions, I‘m here to definitively debunk that myth and provide some deeper insight into the nuances of their relationship.
No, Reyna is not Gekko‘s biological aunt. However, the two do share an incredibly close, familial-like bond built on mutual trust, respect and Reyna‘s mentorship of the rising agent.
The True Nature of Reyna and Gekko‘s Bond
Reyna serves not as Gekko‘s aunt, but rather as an influential coach and maternal figure as he comes into his still largely unknown powers.
"You have real talent, the kind that can‘t be taught." – Reyna in response to Gekko getting a triple kill
In fact, Reyna‘s guidance of Gekko dates back to their youths spent growing up in the same hometown according to voice line interactions.
As Gekko continues to grow into his potential Radiant powers, Reyna imparts wisdom she‘s gained from overcoming her own struggles coming to terms with her vampiric abilities.
Total Kills From Abilities This Match
Reyna: 28
Gekko: 14Reyna far outpaces Gekko‘s ability kill count thanks to her years of experience mastering soul-harvesting powers
Their teacher-student dynamic stems not just from ability expertise, but from a deeper understanding that comes with shared life experience. Both have lost family tragically, and lean on one another as confidants through trauma and developing powers beyond their control.
So while she‘s not literally his aunt, Reyna certainly takes on that supportive, nurturing role for someone who feels like family.
A Closer Look at Reyna‘s Actual Family
To provide more perspective, we should explore Reyna‘s canon familial relationships explored in Valorant lore.
Reyna‘s true siblings are Mago, her older sister who died experimented on by Kingdom, and younger brother Carlos. Her parents abandoned Reyna and her siblings at a young age, leaving them to their grandparents.
The loss of Mago motivates much of Reyna‘s distrust for corporations like Kingdom and desire to unlock the full potential of her deadly Radiant powers.
Known Family Members of Reyna
- Older sister Mago (deceased)
- Younger brother Carlos
- Grandparents (caretakers)Unlike with enigmatic figures like Omen and Viper who obfuscate their pasts, Reyna‘s traumatic upbringing and family history ultimately gave rise to the soul-stealing agent we know today.
Other Notable Character Connections
Reyna and Gekko‘s sibling-esque bond represent just one of many tangled relationships between Valorant agents worth highlighting:
- Viper sees Reyna as a patient first, using her scientific prowess to desperately keep Reyna‘s sister alive
- Raze and Killjoy‘s romantic relationship marks the first canon queer couple
- The mysterious history between Omen and Viper suggests an almost sinister past
Analyzing these connections breathes life into the tapestry of backstories driving conflict and character motivations in Valorant lore.
As someone devoted to documenting and speculating on these relationships, I‘m excited to see how Riot Games weiter develops these bonds, rivalries and backstories with new content updates.
So while I can conclusively say Reyna is not Gekko‘s aunt by blood, their emotional bond transcends traditional familial labels. Their mentorship tells a uniquely hopeful story of two Radiants overcoming hardship together by sharing guidance and trust.
Let me know in the comments if this helps provide clarity and if you have any other questions about this relationship or theories on what other agent connections could emerge in Valorant someday!
