Jul 25, 2016

As promised, now it is time for me to deliver an in-depth profile about my other main character, Chris Tinney, Freya’s partner and closest friend.

With this character, I wanted to think outside the box. I wanted to establish his queerness right away so that readers can have a very distinct view of who he is. Chris defies traditional conventions of masculinity as a sort of creative rebellion. When I first introduce him, he has colored his hair purple and he is working on a crossword puzzle to pass the time as he waits for Freya. (His hair, by the way, is generally black.) He is bisexual and considers his masculinity to be fluid.

Despite this open challenge to maleness, he is not the antithesis to the alpha male archetype. There is a darkness to Chris that will be explored in connection with his more feminine presentation. He is a warm person, affectionate and endearing, and this goes to hide a hint of rage stemming from a violent background that preceded his time as a police officer. 

In my last update, I mentioned that Chris was an ENFP in contrast to Freya’s ENFJ. I want to break this down, just like I did with Freya:

Extroverted - Chris likes a good time. He enjoys parties and clubs and being around crowds. He also does a lot of casual dating, though has had few serious relationships, and none in recent years.He very rarely spends an evening at home, alone. Like Freya, he has a large circle of friends.

Intuitive - Like Freya, Chris is adept at interpreting how his own feelings interact with the outside world. While Freya’s intuition is a result of genius intellect, Chris doesn’t need to know the rationale behind his intuition to trust it. 

Feeling - This is, perhas, where Chris is most similar to Freya. Chris has a strong sense of morality which is drawn from his conscience. He never ignores his gut when it tells him that something is wrong, even if it seems like the right thing. He doesn’t believe in sacrificing indiviudals for a greater good, or in collateral damage. 

Perceiving - This is where Chris contrasts most heavily with Freya. While Freya likes having a detailed plan of everything she does, Chris is far more spontaneous. He is not very good to committing to any one thing or event, and he is always looking for better things on the horizon. "Maybe" is one of his favorite words. When Chris wants to do something, he does it with little forethought or planning. 

Chris may be one of my favorite charcters out of all I have ever written. It is my greatest hope for this story that readers grow to love him just as much as I do.