Freya Hastings

Freya Lorelei Hastings is a new student at Ninth House, hoping to join Quantum society. She is portrayed by Jenna Ortega.
Freya Hastings embodies unwavering dedication and everlasting ambition that illuminates her path. Her mother, Lorelei Hastings passed away when Freya was young. Though the legacy of the Ninth House alumna lived on through the many tales of her remarkable achievements, and consequently Freya grew in accordance to her aspirations to lead a similar life. Regarding her mind as her greatest strength, Freya has spent her life prioritising her education and expanding that power. Mediocracy has never had a place in Freya's world, her pursuit for excellence dictating the standards she sets for herself.
For that reason, she is a generally antisocial person. Freya had always found solace in her own company, and discomfort in the unpredictability of others. Outside of her father and sister, she has never understood the appeal in forming connections with others, nor has she ever let herself understand as they provide little contribution to her ambitions. Relationships were complexities that she didn’t wish for her mind to become occupied with. As a result, Freya presents herself as cold, often closing off any conversation that doesn’t seem necessary, continuously emphasising her singular focus. In desperate times, Freya will embrace her dry sense of humour, though primarily for her own amusement.
With the desire to learn about and follow her mother’s path, enrollment in the Ninth House was inevitable. In her journey, Freya strives to achieve the same level of success that the Hastings name once held.
== Relationships ==
=== Family ===
==== Lorelei Hastings ====
Her mother died when Freya was 3. While she was never able to form a relationship with her, Freya did all she could to learn about who she was, through reading her achievements online and hearing stories from others. It led Freya to desire a similar path to her mother's, wishing to grow up exactly as she did.
=== Friends ===
==== Thalia Starling ====
See Freya and Thalia
== Storyline ==
=== Masquerade Ball ===
Attending a Masquerade Ball was not a priority for Freya, who found socializing unpredictable and challenging. Despite attempts to mingle, she retreated to a corner, finding solace momentarily until approached by Hayes Ferrell. Freya questioned their mutual discomfort at the ball, seeking common ground and hints about his status as a new student. They discuss their mutual reluctance and skepticism towards gatherings like these, reflecting on past experiences and questioning the purpose of attending. Their exchange hints at a shared perspective on the superficiality of such occasions, with both preferring quieter settings away from the bustling crowd. Their conversation remains cryptic as neither divulges much information. 
Later, Freya is startled when she notices Thalia Starling covertly taking her photo, and when questioning her, she finds herself in an unexpected conversation with this drunken photographer, who deflects her questions about the photo by discussing party refreshments. Frustrated, Freya insists the girl delete the photo, but realizes she's intoxicated and struggling to communicate clearly. Concerned for her well-being, Freya decides to escort her outside, but once there, she's unsure how to proceed. She awkwardly asks about the girl's room or how she plans to get home, feeling uncertain about their next steps.
They stand outside, unsure of what to do next until the girl urgently asks for the restroom. Freya assists her and then suggests taking her to her own nearby room. Despite the girl's inability to contribute, Freya takes charge and leads her towards her room, feeling compelled to help despite the awkward circumstances. Inside, she navigates the discomfort of having someone else in her personal space. The girl, unable to stop talking, eventually falls asleep on the floor mid-conversation. Freya tries unsuccessfully to rouse her, then decides to lift her onto the bed. She settles the girl down, retrieves a pillow from her closet, and returns to the floor to sleep, contemplating the strange turn of events in her room.
=== First Day of School ===
Freya wakes up before the girl in her room and quickly gathers her things, eager to leave before any unwanted conversation ensues. She notices a glass and fills it with water for the presumed hangover her guest will face upon waking. Freya makes a swift exit, but outside, she witnesses a commotion—a fight breaking out between two guys in the college courtyard. Rolling her eyes at the crowd filming the altercation, she eventually weaves through and heads towards the entrance. Before she can leave, she's approached by a Renlin Duman asking for a Kleenex, whom she recognises from the fight. Freya offers him tissues and remarks on his condition, suggesting he find a nurse for further assistance.
Freya observes Renlin cleaning himself up with the tissues she gave him, mildly acknowledging his description of having "a bit of a rough morning" despite his disheveled appearance suggesting otherwise. She scans the crowd heading in the same direction, noting the absence of the girl from last night and hoping to avoid another conversation about the previous night's events. Surprised to find Renlin still standing there, he introduces himself, prompting Freya to reluctantly share her name. She questions his lingering presence, wondering if he needs something else. When Renlin mentions her bag, Freya quips about his expectations and asks what he's looking for inside.
At lunch break, she headed straight to the library with a list of essential books in mind, eager to delve deeper into her studies. Upon entering the grand library, Freya was awestruck by its size and beauty, feeling a surge of excitement. She couldn't help but think of her mother and wondered which books she might have read here. As she searched for a specific book, she discovered it was already taken. Disappointed, she turned to find it in the hands of the girl from the previous night, who seemed surprisingly unaffected by her earlier state.
Approaching cautiously, Freya asked to borrow the book, noticing the girl's initial surprise and the books she accidentally knocked over in her alarm. Freya found herself reluctantly engaging with the girl from the previous night in the library. After the girl helped pick up the books she accidentally knocked over, Freya reassured her it wasn't a big deal. Despite wanting to move on quickly, the girl suggested they share the Astral Traveller's Handbook they both needed. Feeling pressured to cooperate, Freya agreed begrudgingly, sitting down next to her and preparing to use the book together.
== Songs ==
* Your On Your Own, Kid (Taylor Swift)
* I Wish (Renee Rapp)
* Getting Older (Billie Eilish)
* breathin (Ariana Grande)
* Teenage Dream (Olivia Rodrigo)
* All In Due Time (Joshua Bassett)
* Midnight Rain (Taylor Swift)
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Category:Characters
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