Ariel Tenn
Overview
Ariel Tenn is a young adult around the same age as Navek Derel. Unlike Navek he works in a more stable administrative or technical position which offers him a degree of security.
Personality
Ariel Tenn is extrovert and sociable with a natural charm that makes him welcome in any company. He is playful and flirts easily but he is not fickle. He is clever and knows how to attract attention and sympathy. Daring and willing to take risks, he often bends or circumvents rules to achieve his goals. Behind the charm he is deeply protective of his friends and especially of Navek Derel.
Special Features
When stressed or frightened Ariel Tenn sometimes stutters which reveals a vulnerability beneath his confidence. When he sings his voice is smooth and strong without any stutter and Navek Derel often teases him about this. He has a lively and attractive voice and he often excites people at gatherings or small shops when he starts to sing.
Relationship with Navek Derel
Ariel Tenn and Navek Derel share a long standing friendship with strong chemistry. Ariel Tenn pulls Navek Derel out of his introversion and pushes him into new experiences. Navek Derel balances Ariel Tenn's impulses with steady logic. Their contrasting characters create a complementary bond.
Social Status
Ariel Tenn enjoys a higher Social Point System rating than Navek Derel which gives him more freedom of movement. He often uses this favorable image to move more easily through society and to take risks with fewer consequences. He owns a plex and he thinks constantly about buying a nexo.
Role in Story
Ariel Tenn acts as a catalyst for the adventure. He drives the skaff and opens the path out of the city. Through his conversations the figure of Alisa Geres and the issues of democratic heritage enter the narrative.
Symbolism
Ariel Tenn represents glamour, boldness and zest for life. He also symbolizes the balance between outward theatricality and inner vulnerability.