Donovan Desmond/Synopsis

Introduction Arc
Twilight is tasked with Operation Strix, where he must stop Donovan from harming truce efforts between the Ostanian and Westalian governments by getting close to him and probing for any seditious activities. However, since Donovan's only public appearances are at private events held by the prestigious Eden Academy, Twilight must marry and have a child who can enroll at the school. Thus, Twilight takes on the alias of "Loid Forger," and creates the Forger Family.

Imperial Scholars Mixer Arc
Donovan attends Eden Academy's semi-annual event, the Imperial Scholars mixer. His first son, Demetrius, informs him of Damian's message to meet him at the library courtyard after the mixer. Donovan decides to show up and see his son, where he encounters Loid Forger, the father of Damian's classmate, Anya. Loid tries to talk to Donovan, but his bodyguards tell him to leave. However, Donovan gives him the chance to speak, prompting Loid to apologize for Anya's behavior towards Damian and introduce himself to the man.

Donovan recalls the incident at the orientation and apologizes for being too busy to respond personally. Loid offers to bring a token of regret to his manor, but Donovan brushes it off with an uncharacteristically bright smile, startling Loid. Donovan states it is just a spat among kids, but Damian yells that Anya laid hands on him, a Desmond. Loid agrees and insists on making amends, but Donovan once again smiles and says it is fine, but he does appreciate the sentiment. Loid realizes he is being blown off and withdraws, but not before thanking Donovan for his generosity.

Damian tries expressing his humiliation to his father, who responds with a long, exasperated sigh and continues to do this until the boy apologizes, and he smiles in response. Loid speaks up, saying Damian's anger is justified. He then talks about how exhausting it is to deal with Anya and her bizarre behavior, the challenges of raising children, and how uncontrollable they can be. Donovan concurs, saying that despite sharing your blood, your children are essentially strangers, people impossible to understand. He says that, in the end, people will never truly be sympathetic to each other. While he says this, Damian is left stunned.

Loid agrees with the view but tells Donovan that what is important is meeting people in the middle. Loid admits that despite not understanding Anya's actions, he acknowledges her and creates opportunities for dialogue with her, whether it works out or not. He then says it may have been why Donovan took the time out of his schedule to meet with Damian. Donovan supposes so, which surprises Damian. Loid starts praising Damian's respect for Donovan and shares his thoughts on Donovan's political views. Donovan decides to wrap up the conversation, but not before remembering Loid's name and saying he enjoyed their conversation. Loid thanks Donovan for sharing his time with him, then takes his leave after briefly chatting with Damian. As Loid leaves, he and Donovan quietly glare at each other.

Donovan turns his attention to Damian, asking what his son wants from him. Damian starts getting nervous and says it is nothing. Donovan prepares to leave, but Damian shouts out to him, informing him of his Stella Star from the midterms, his 50 on his reading test, and how the griffin he made in art class won first prize. Hearing this, Donovan commends him. Damian asks why he agreed to see him, and Donovan says he acted on a whim and tells his son to think nothing of it. As he walks away, he tells Damian to continue striving not to besmirch their family name, and Damian enthusiastically agrees.

Current Arc
Winston Wheeler, a mole from the Ostanian intelligence stole classified files, including on the Operation Strix. When Loyd, Fiona and the unnamed WISE Agent were driving in the car developing a further plan to intercept the mole, Fiona offered to curtail Loid's operation, to which he categorically disagreed, believing that in this case they would lose several years before they could try to get closer to Donovan again. Agreeing with this, everyone continued to pursue Winston in the hope of recovering the stolen documents before he handed them over to the State Security Service.