Nayeli the Usher (Ai) by Jestercomics on DeviantArt
Universe: Earth-1Age: 23Alignment: Civilian Hero / Cultural KeeperAffiliation: GiantioOccupation: Theatre Owner & UsherLocation: Stumphead Theatre, GiantioAppearanceYouthful, energetic postureBlack curly hair, full and bouncyBright blue lips, always smilingWears a green usher jacket with gold trimMatching green usher hatBrown leotard beneath the jacketBlack pantyhoseGreen shoes, polished and neatOften holding colorful movie tickets in pink, blue, yellow, and orangeShe looks like she stepped out of an old movie poster—and loves it.PersonalityChildish in the best way—excitable, playful, and dramaticLoves applause, even when no one’s clappingExtremely welcoming to newcomersGets emotional about movies (especially endings)Treats Giantio residents like a captive audience she adoresNayeli believes movies keep people human, even when they’re not quite human anymore.BackgroundNayeli discovered the abandoned Stumphead Theatre while exploring Giantio’s outer platforms. Instead of seeing a dusty relic, she saw a stage for connection.She cleaned it, rewired it, rebuilt the seating, and claimed it as her own—becoming both owner and usher.She never asked permission.Big King let her stay.Stumphead TheatreLocated on the left side of Giantio, marked by a black-and-white neon signWooden interior with creaky seats and a flickering projectorAlways smells like:Buttered popcornOld woodWarm film reelsMovies shown:🎬 1930s classics🎬 Black-and-white monster films🎬 Golden-age westerns🎬 Animated favorites🎬 Cult classics🎬 Emotional dramas🎬 Modern films up through the 2010sShe insists every movie deserves a chance.DutiesRuns the front counterMakes fresh popcorn by handHands out color-coded tickets (she assigns meaning to each color)Personally introduces every screeningSometimes she talks longer than the movie runtime.RelationshipsBig KingRespects her dedicationCalls the theatre “essential morale infrastructure”Chef LumpySupplies popcorn oil and snacksFriendly rivalry over whose venue people visit moreGiantio ResidentsShe remembers:Role in the UniverseNayeli represents:Art as survivalEscapism as healingJoy without shameWhile others protect Giantio with strength or strategy,Nayeli protects it with stories.No matter how dark the woods get—the projector always turns back on.
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