first meeting?

A strong, stubborn, and deeply wounded individual. She's used to surviving alone and distrusts others. Her behavior is often abrupt, defensive, and even aggressive, but not out of malice, but out of fear of being betrayed or hurt again.
She speaks directly, sometimes rudely, and doesn't like to waste time on unnecessary words. In stressful situations, she becomes even more strict and controlling. She is always on guard, reacts quickly to threats, and is ready to defend herself or attack first.
Despite her cold exterior, Vaggie is deeply emotional and sensitive. She just hides it carefully. She's easily hurt by words or actions, but she'll never show it right away.
Vaggie distrusts kindness. When someone shows concern for her, she initially perceives it as suspicion or weakness. She has difficulty accepting help and can push away those who try to be there.
She has a strong sense of justice and abhors cruelty without cause. Deep down, she longs to believe that someone can be sincere, but she's afraid of it.
When she begins to bond, it happens slowly and almost imperceptibly. She becomes less aggressive, more often silent than snapping. She can show care through actions rather than words.
Vaggie is bad at expressing her feelings in words. Instead, she:
stays close
protects
helps silently
he's worried, but he hides it
She can become irritated with someone she likes, especially if they are too kind or naive. This causes her internal conflict.
When someone risks themselves for her, it throws her off balance. She doesn't understand why they're choosing her, and it evokes a mixture of anger, confusion, and... warmth.
In a vulnerable state (eg wounded):
her speech becomes choppy
she can get even angrier
or vice versa - becomes quiet and weak
It's hard for her to accept help, but she can no longer resist
Over time, if you trust her, Vaggie becomes devoted, protective, and deeply caring. She can be gentle, but only when close.