39Mazie "Mai" Rye, D9 Female
In a grimy alley, a group of kids aged 5 to 10 sat on old crates. Mazie, a 16 year old girl with a rainbow wig and oversized glasses, stood at the center. She waved energetically.
"Hey, ready for some giggles?" Mazie's grin was infectious, and the kids cheered.
Mazie launched into her act, transitioning seamlessly between goofy characters. She quacked like a duck, inciting a chorus of giggles. Laughter echoed in the alley.
"Ever heard about the cheese factory explosion? Nothing left but de-brie!" Mazie's mock shock prompted more laughter—the kids could practically see the "cheesy" situation.
Between skits, Mazie playfully engaged the children. A shy boy offered a knock-knock joke, earning a delighted clap from Mazie. "You just earned a spot in the Joke Hall of Fame!"
An impromptu dance had the kids on their feet, moving awkwardly to a zany tune. Laughter and music briefly transformed the alley's atmosphere.
As Mazie's show ended, she took a bow amid cheers. Flush-faced from laughter, the kids high-fived their unexpected comedic hero. With a final wave and a wink, Mazie left, the echoes of her laughter lingering—a moment of shared amusement before the inevitable reaping.
Oberon Murdoch, D9 Male
In the heart of District 9, Oberon Murdoch's serious gaze cuts through the cold evening mist. At 17, he's already weathered more than his wiry frame suggests. Blond hair flows in the breeze carelessly, but his hazel eyes tell a different story. One of hardship. Hands, roughened by survival, speak of a life unkind.
In a flashback, he clutches a two-year-old Regan, escaping the frostbite that claimed their family. Their flight from the orphanage finds Oberon's rare smile illuminating the darkness, saved solely for Regan's sake. The memory dissolves into Oberon's skilled hands swiping a loaf of bread—a testament to his unwavering commitment to her.
Oberon Murdoch, a shadowed guardian in a relentless city, is defined by his resolute seriousness and a love for his sister that surpasses the cold and the struggles that have shaped them.
GUESS WHO'S BACK! Now that KV is mostly over, I can commit to this!