Kitsuneyasha was originally my avatar on Gaia Online (and still is), who turned into her own person and is very much a part of me.

I did this for a fanfic she was in called "The Ross Files", where she is a spirit that helps a young man through his magical misadventures. Her ancient self, Kitsuneyasha (on the left), plays a role later on as a key to figuring out someone's past.